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 » Dominic Cooper to Reprise His Role as Howard Stark on 'Agent Carter'
Did you really think Marvel was going to recast Dominic Cooper? Of course not. When Marvel's Agent Cartercomes guns blazing to ABC in 2015, Cooper will, indeed, reprise his role as Howard Stark, the studio confirmed Tuesday See also: 9 Nerdy Marvel Facts Backed by Science Cooper first played the role as Tony Stark's father in 2011's Captain America: The First … [Link]
Mashable » China Appears to Attack Yahoo in Latest Censorship of Hong Kong Protests
As thousands of people swarm the streets of Hong Kong asking the Chinese government to fulfill its promise of real democracy in the autonomous region, Chinese censors seems to be tightening their control over the Internet. In what's almost unprecedented, China appears to be targeting Yahoo with what's called as a "man-in-the-middle attack." With such an attack, connections to Yahoo.com, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Four Charged With Stealing Army Helicopter Training Software
itwbennett writes: Four alleged members of an international computer hacking ring face charges in the U.S. of breaking into the computer networks of the U.S. Army and several tech companies and stealing several software packages, including programs used to train Army helicopter pilots, as well as software and data related to the Xbox One gaming console, the Xbox Live online … [Link]
Mashable » Yvette Nicole Brown Is Leaving 'Community'
When Community returns for a new season on Yahoo Screen, it will be without the study group's most perpetually plucky member. Yvette Nicole Brown, who played Shirley on the show, has asked to be released from her contract with the show so that she can tend to her ailing father See also: Get to Know 'SNL' Newcomer Pete Davidson With These … [Link]
Slashdot » Hong Kong Protesters Use Mesh Networks To Organize
wabrandsma sends this article from New Scientist: Hong Kong's mass protest is networked. Activists are relying on a free app that can send messages without any cellphone connection. Since the pro-democracy protests turned ugly over the weekend, many worry that the Chinese government would block local phone networks. In response, activists have turned to the FireChat app to send supportive … [Link]
Mashable » Tim and Eric Switch On Jeff Goldblum's Weird in Lightbulb Commercial
Jeff Goldblum has found the role he was born to play: famous person Terry Quattro. In this advertisement for GE Link lighting solutions, the Hefner-esque Goldblum struts around the screen with his "lighting servant" and sparkly-dressed women in a mock infomercial directed by comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. Tim and Eric aren't new to the viral advertising game, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Pristine Sidesteps the Mirror API for HIPAA
Pristine Aims to Expand Telehealth Through Google Glass. Nordic APIs to host a platform summit. Plus: Looking for the Facebook of Pot and hacking your API security testing. Pristine Raises $5.5M to Expand Telehealth Through Google Glass Pristine has just raised $5.5 million to expand its Telehealth via Google Glass. This is the only HIPAA-compliant video-streaming and checklist solution available … [Link]
Mashable » Hands On With the Windows 10 Preview
Microsoft unveiled Windows 10, the long-awaited followup to Windows 8 Tuesday. The latest version of Windows walks back some of the more jarring changes of Windows 8, including the return of the Start menu and improvements to how apps are displayed, while also adding multitasking enhancements that will appeal to those who use touchscreen devices as well as PCs. See also: … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2053: Link shame!
Does your surfing make you sheepish? If you enJoyed, please retweet, Like, or share the URL! [Link]
Mashable » Through Darkness and Rain, Hong Kong's Protesters Pledge to Stay 'Forever'
HONG KONG — Hong Kong Central and Admiralty were packed with tens of thousands of people late Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning, as Mashable took a midnight walk through the protest areas. The crowd was relaxed See also: Hong Kong Protests: What You Need to Know About the Umbrella Revolution Masses of protestors’ sleeping bodies sprawled across some of the … [Link]
Mashable » Bar Owner Slams Tom Morello: 'Rock Stars Don't Get Special Treatment'
Like many Twitter users when they're upset, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello fired off a tweet to complain about an unfavorable customer-service experience. Morello criticized 5 Point Cafe, a small Seattle bar restaurant, for being "super rude" and "anti-worker" with the "shittiest doorman in the Northwest." See also: Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Performs Ferguson Tribute Five Point restaurant … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Fashion Brands Actually Eyeing Bigger Pockets for the iPhone 6 Plus
Your pants aren't happy about the new iPhone 6 Plus. Along with Samsung's mammoth Galaxy phones, Apple's phablet mega-sized phone is starting to look like the future of mobile tech That's bad news for your pants. Gone are the days of casually stuffing your palm-sized phone in your pocket. Phablets are too big for such a trend, causing people to worry: … [Link]
Mashable » Photographers Take Quest for the Perfect Shot to Terrifying Heights
Some people will do anything to capture the perfect shot Thrill-seeking Instagrammers have taken their photography to new heights, capturing dizzying images of cityscapes from the tops of skyscrapers with views typically reserved for pigeons and penthouses The trend, known as Rooftopping, first gained prominence with a 2005 book called Access All Areas. A quick search of the #RoofTopping on Instagram … [Link]
Slashdot » Joey Hudy: From High School Kid to Celebrity Maker to Intel Intern (Video)
Timothy Lord met Joey Hudy at an Intel Dev Forum. Joey is possibly the youngest intern Intel has ever hired, but he's made a big splash in the 'Maker world', so having him around is probably worth it for the PR value alone. Joey is obviously pretty bright — he's been called one of the 10 smartest kids in the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Citi Launches Citi Mobile Challenge to Drive Innovation
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Mashable » Pharrell's 'It Girl' Video Mashes Up Anime and Video Games
Add an animated hat to Pharrell's list of noteworthy headgear The "Happy" singer and his attire got quite the transformation for his new "It Girl" music, which features Pharrell running around as a video-game character in between vibrant anime scenes. See also: Aretha Franklin's Cover of 'Rolling in the Deep' Is Almost Better Than Adele's Original The animated ladies in … [Link]
Mashable » In Hong Kong, All Eyes on Beijing's Next Move
HONG KONG— An almighty thunderstorm lashed the streets of the city. Earlier in the day, skyrocketing pollution levels had triggered a health warning from authorities. And yet on Tuesday night in Hong Kong, people took to the streets in the tens of thousands to continue a days-long protest, calling for more democracy. See also: How My Hong Kong Home Turned Into … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The best and worst countries in the world to be old in
Human lifespan is rising fast everywhere, but the Global AgeWatch Index shows that some places do better than other at making the most of their old people 
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Slashdot » Ebola Has Made It To the United States
An anonymous reader sends news that the CDC has confirmed the first case of Ebola diagnosed on U.S. soil. An unnamed patient at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas was placed in isolation while awaiting test results for the dreaded virus. Apparently, the patient had traveled recently to a West African country, where the disease is spreading, and later developed … [Link]
Mashable » CDC Director: 'We Will Control' First Ebola Case Diagnosed in U.S.
The CDC has confirmed the first Ebola case diagnosed in the United States. CDC Director Tom Frieden said the patient had traveled from Liberia, where he contracted the virus, leaving the country on Sept. 19 and arriving in the U.S. on Sept. 20 by plane. He showed no signs of the disease while traveling, Frieden said. Symptoms began to show on … [Link]
Mashable » With Windows 10, Microsoft Finally Gets It
Call me crazy, but I think businesses are going to like Windows 10. By reintroducing the start menu, adding easy-to-access multiple desktops and even giving the Command Prompt its first upgrade in years, Microsoft is doing more than paying lip service to a disenfranchised business customer — it's delivering what could be the best Windows for business ever. See also: Was … [Link]
Mashable » Incredibly Fast Laser Could Speed Up Your Internet
Researchers in Germany and London have made what may now be the world's fastest laser, and it could be used to make the Internet quicker. The laser turns on and off at a record-breaking speed. It's uncertain what the real-world impact may be, but the researchers behind the laser say that it could be a big leap for communication technology and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Taken 3' Trailer Is So Much Liam Neeson Ass-Kicking
Not again. The Taken 3 — excuse us, Tak3n — trailer dropped Tuesday, and it's basically the Liam Neeson variety hour, featuring (but not limited to) jumping out of windows, car chases, bullet-dodging and stuffed-bear holding. 
In case you were worried how Neeson's character Bryan Mills somehow managed to lose his daughter again, it's OK — she does not get … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Embarrassing Times the Secret Service Screwed Up
When the Secret Service makes the news, it's usually not a good thing. The agency's most high-profile purpose is to protect the president of the United States and other high-ranking officials — and to be invisible in that process. But, not so invisible that they fail to notice a White House intruder. See also: The Biggest Parties in Secret Service History … [Link]
Mashable » 1938: JFK Swims for Harvard
John F. Kennedy's favorite sport was swimming. In November 1937, Kennedy was 20 years old, and his time-trials were sufficiently speedy to gain him a place on the Harvard college swimming team. But when press photographers visited to take pictures of the swimming team, Kennedy hid in the shower room. According to Harvard swimming coach Harold Ulen: "His physique wasn't anything … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Fun Cosplay Music Video from Montreal Comic Con 2014
Another awesome cosplay music video from Montreal Comic Con 2014. This one was filmed with a Canon 7D and a Flycam Nano and edited in Adobe Premiere and FX done with After Effects. If you’ve missed our geektastic picture galleries from Montreal Comic Con 2014, be sure to check ‘em out right here: PART I – PART II. Can’t wait … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Netflix Research Says We Love Spoilers (Shame On Us!)
Netflix hired a cultural anthropologist named Grant McCracken to explore why we love giving — and seeking — spoilers. McCracken says it’s simply a power play. He created a chart featuring five categories of spoilers people fit into: 
For their part, Netflix is embracing McCracken’s results. They’ve created a “What Kind of Spoiler Are You?” quiz and a “Spoil Yourself” … [Link]
Slashdot » Grooveshark Found Guilty of Massive Copyright Infringement
An anonymous reader writes: If you're a Grooveshark user, you should probably start backing up your collection. In a decision (PDF) released Monday, the United States District Court in Manhattan has found Grooveshark guilty of massive copyright infringement based on a preponderance of internal emails, statements from former top executives, direct evidence from internal logs, and willfully deleted files and … [Link]
Mashable » Mercury Pollution Has a Surprising Source: Your Dentist
Your dentist wants you to clean your teeth. The federal government wants your dentist to clean his office. The Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 25 released a proposal to cut down on the amount of mercury that winds up in the water supply as a result of a routine dental procedure. The problem? Dentists use mercury and other heavy metals to … [Link]
Mashable » Missing Child Discovered by Journalist Reporting on Story
Reporter Cameron Polom of ABC Action News did more than just report on the details of a missing boy in Florida on Friday — he discovered him According to the local news network, 10-year-old Paul Ezekiel Fagan was last seen in his driveway around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. When his grandmother, who he lives with, was unable to find him by … [Link]
Mashable » The Best of Advertising Week, in Tweets
Advertising Week kicked off on Monday, September 30, marking the industry’s busiest week of the year. A whirlwind of parties, panels and award shows, this New York City event draws heavy hitters from advertisers, agencies, publishers and startups, discussing hot industry topics like “mobile” and “native.” For a full calendar of events, visit the official site, but if you're not able … [Link]
Mashable » 10,000 Pigeons Undergo Anal Security Checks for China National Day
The 10,000 pigeons selected to participate in the National Day of the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1 were inspected for suspicious objects by security officials this week. Thoroughly inspected. According to a tweet by People's Daily, China's government-sponsored newspaper, each of the birds was anally examined, ensuring they weren't carrying, you know, suspicious things or whatever. See also: Commandos … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Pharoah Reads Your Basic Tweets About Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Sure, autumn is a great time to gaze at beautiful foliage. But the best part of the season? Hashtagging your coffee run for all the world to see. Jay Pharoah isn't just a comedian and rapper — he's also a coffee lover. In celebration of the changing seasons and National Coffee Day, Pharoah stopped by the Mashable office to read … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Payment Security, Authentication Key Concern for Apple Watch Users
A few days ago, Apple made several big announcements including the upcoming launch of the company's new contactless payment technology Apple Pay in October, the US release of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on September 19 (pre-order available on September 12), and the ">
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Linked Data Is A Major Theme At APIcon In London
This past May, the subject of linked data made a showing at ProgrammableWeb's API conference in San Francisco and with this next iteration of APIcon in London from Sept 24-26 2014, we're giving the topic even more coverage. The sessions and workshops are not to be missed and if you have not already registered, be sure to visit the APIconUK … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » APIcon UK Kicks off with Machine Learning & API Description Languages
ProgrammableWeb’s vendor-neutral, developer-focused conference, APIcon, began its second installment this morning in London. After a successful event in May in San Francisco, APIcon UK has taken the format across the pond to European and British developer communities.
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Mashable » California Enacts Nation's First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill banning single-use plastic bags Tuesday, making California the first state to bar their use. Environmentalists have hailed the law as a major victory, and plastics manufacturers are already seeking to overturn it. "This bill is a step in the right direction — it reduces the torrent of plastic polluting our beaches, parks and even … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Foundation Announces Major Network Functions Virtualization Project
Andy Updegrove writes: The Linux Foundation this morning announced the latest addition to its family of major hosted open source initiatives: the Open Platform for NFV Project (OPNFV). Its mission is to develop and maintain a carrier-grade, integrated, open source reference platform for the telecom industry. Importantly, the thirty-eight founding members include not only cloud and service infrastructure vendors, but … [Link]
Mashable » 100-Foot-Tall Beer Cans Grace the Skyline in Buffalo, New York
Sometimes a regular six-pack just isn't enough Unfortunately for thirsty residents of Buffalo, New York, the towering, 100-foot six-pack of Labatt Blue beer isn't exactly filled with a hoppy intoxicating beverage. See also: 12 People Extremely Excited About Their 99-Pack of Beer The silos are actually owned by the RiverWorks Brewery. Though they won't be filled completely with beer, one of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Fickle female guppies fancy fresh faces
What happens at the fishy equivalent of a cocktail party with too many male guests? 
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Mashable » UK Launches First Airstrikes Against ISIS
The UK conducted its first two airstrikes against the Islamic State militant group in Iraq on Tuesday, destroying a "heavy weapon position" and leveling an armed pickup truck. Royal Air Force jets launched the strikes to relieve Kurdish ground forces in northwest Iraq who were under assault by ISIS militants, according to a UK government website. The UK is now the … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Tetris' Becomes a Movie, Hollywood Really Is Out of Ideas
Tetris is probably one of the greatest puzzle games of all time. It's been played by millions and influenced thousands of game designers since its 1984 release. But Tetris is not a movie. Not by any stretch of the imagination. It's a devious game about falling blocks set to electronic versions of Russian folk tunes. It's not the next summer blockbuster, … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift Surprised a Cancer Patient and Sang an Adele Cover With Him
It's official: Taylor Swift is the patron saint of celebrity kindness. The pop star paid a surprise visit to Ben, a leukemia patient in early August, and together they performed a sweet cover of Adele's "Someone Like You." Swift sang the lyrics while the patient accompanied her on a keyboard that he had moved into his room a week before. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AlchemyVision Face Detection/Recognition API Identifies Celebrities Using Data From Knowledge Graph
AlchemyAPI, a leading advanced natural language processing and computer vision technology company, has announced the public release of the AlchemyVision Face Detection and Recognition API, which is capable of detecting faces in photos and returning information such as position, age and gender.
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Mashable » Apple Releases OS X Yosemite GM Candidate to Developers
Apple released the OS X Yosemite GM candidate on Tuesday. GM, or golden master, refers to the final copy of a piece of software that is ready for a public release. The GM candidate build will likely be one of the last releases before Yosemite is officially unveiled to the public. See also: The Mac Never Looked So Good: OS X … [Link]
Mashable » Theaters Revolt Against Plan to Debut 'Crouching' Sequel on Netflix, IMAX
Netflix and the Weinstein Company's plan to premiere Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend simultaneously on the streaming network and in IMAX theaters next year has already met a formidable foe: The major U.S. theater chains, who are vowing to fight the unprecedented release strategy. The two entertainment entities, who already had a partnership in place for movies and TV, announced … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Natalie Dormer of “GoT” To Star in “Patient Zero”
The beautiful Natalie Dormer, known for playing Margaery Tyrell on Game of Thrones, has just been confirmed to star in Patient Zero, which, admittedly, sounds like World War Z meets 28 Days Later. That being said, I love those types of movies, so I’ll be there! According to Deadline: Patient Zero focuses on an unprecedented global pandemic that causes the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beat temptation with the marshmallow psychologist
We need willpower to resist our desire for instant gratification, but first we need to know our enemy, says Walter Mischel (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Reddit CEO Proposes Cryptocurrency to Let Redditors Own Shares in Company
Reddit has announced a $50 million round of fundraising, as expected. But there's an interesting quirk in the news for average Redditors — it could also be working a cryptocurrency that would be backed by shares in the company. Yishan Wong, CEO of Reddit, announced in a blog post that Reddit community members could soon have the opportunity to buy some … [Link]
Mashable » New Weather Forecast Model Can Pinpoint Thunderstorms Up to 15 Hours in Advance
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service (NWS) gained a new, sharper weapon in their arsenal of computer models on Tuesday, which could result in better weather forecasts. The agency put its newly updated High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR, which is pronounced like the word "her," except with many more Rs), into operational use after several years of experimental simulations. The model will … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Rejects Blackout Rules
Today the Federal Communications Commission eliminated its sport blackout rules, which prevented cable and satellite television providers from showing sporting events that were blacked out on a local station. It's common practice in the NFL to black out football games locally if the stadium didn't sell enough tickets. The ruling now removes government protections for the NFL's policies (the NFL … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BlockCypher Releases Payment API
BlockCypher, cloud-optimized block chain platform, has released its highly anticipated Payment API. The API offers users a quick and simple way to accept crypto currency payments. The API offers new levels of security from a number of standpoints.
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Mashable » Pebble's Snarky Reply to the Apple Watch: 'Breathe Jony, It's Just a Watch'
If you were wondering how Pebble was responding to the Apple Watch, check out the brand's website. The Kickstarter-developed smart watch brand has put up a special message for Apple SVP of Design Jony Ive: 
Image: PebbleScroll down and the brand explains that the Pebble gets up to seven days of battery life off of one charge (versus about a day … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How air conditioning overwhelmed its hothead haters
It was a fight between vested interests and institutional boneheadedness, but as Cool: How air conditioning changed everything explains, common sense won out 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Is Apple HealthKit Losing Data?
Apple's HealthKit platform, which gives developers the ability to tap into the health and fitness data its devices collect, is a big part of iOS 8. But this week, some users are reporting that their HealthKit data has been lost. On Sunday, a user posted a report to the Apple Support Communities forum indicating that data being shared with the … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Jong-un Broke Both Ankles and Is Hospitalized, Report Claims
Kim Jong-un has broken both of his ankles and is now in the hospital after undergoing surgery, a report in a South Korean newspaper claims. The North Korean leader has been missing for more than three weeks, fueling speculation about what could cause his unusual disappearance from the public eye. Some rumors indicated that he was suffering from gout, others speculated … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chimp social network shows how new ideas catch on
A study of how a chimp trick for drinking water spread throughout the social network is the first time social learning has been seen in wild chimps 
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Mashable » PayPal's Split From eBay Is the Best Thing That Could Happen to It
It was supposed to be a marriage between two parties that complemented one anothereBay had built up an impressive auction marketplace that accounted for the majority of PayPal's business and PayPal had mastered online payments, something eBay had tried and failed to do with a service called Billpoint. After months of flirting with each other, the two companies finally tied the … [Link]
Mashable » The Powerful Protest Art Behind Hong Kong's 'Umbrella Revolution'
The umbrella was initially used by activists in Hong Kong to shield themselves from police pepper spray. But it has quickly emerged as an unlikely symbol of resistance in ongoing pro-democracy protests there. The #OccupyCentral demonstrations began peacefully last week, and escalated Sunday when police attempted to disperse the protesters, who are calling for democracy in Hong Kong and free elections … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Must Watch Sci-Fi Short: Envoy [Video]
A young boy discovers what looks to be a friendly (even though deadly) alien creature and winds up entangled in a top secret government operation. To the people who made this: WE WANT A FULL FILM! 🙂 Director: DAVID WEINSTEIN Producers: DAVID WEINSTEIN, MARIAM PRICE, ADAM COGGIN VFX Supervisor: ADAM COGGIN Photography: MARIO CONTINI Editor: PHIL BUCCI Music: EDWIN WENDLER … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earth gets a new companion for trip around sun
Newly discovered asteroid 2014 OL339 is the latest member of the entourage of space rocks that temporarily join Earth in its orbit around the sun 
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Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Windows 10
Today at a press conference in San Francisco, Microsoft announced the new version of their flagship operating system, called Windows 10. (Yes, t-e-n. I don't know.) With the new version of the operating system, they'll be unifying the application platform for all devices: desktops, laptops, consoles, tablets, and phones. As early leaks showed, the Start Menu is back — it's … [Link]
Mashable » Consensual Sex App Promises to Make Your Personal Life Super Awkward
From wake up calls from strangers to avoiding friends we don't want to see, sometimes apps designed to help with our personal lives just end up making things really awkward instead. Good2Go, a new app that encourages users to make responsible choices in their sex lives, starts with good intentions but takes unintentional awkwardness to a new level. See also: 8 … [Link]
Mashable » What Kind of Monsters Would Forfeit Their Kids for Free Wi-Fi?
Blindly agreeing to a jargon-filled Terms of Service without reading it is a fairly common occurrence. But one security firm's latest experiment might make you reconsider that decision. In Canada Square, London, the security firm F-Secure set up a free Wi-Fi hotspot for everyone — given their agreement to a lengthy terms of service. Hidden within the terms of service was … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World's wildlife population halved in just 40 years
Populations of vertebrate species have declined by an average of 52 per cent between 1970 and 2010, and habitat destruction by people is to blame 
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Slashdot » eBay To Spin Off PayPal
In 2002, eBay bought PayPal for $1.5 billion in stock. Nowadays, PayPal's yearly revenues exceed $7 billion, and investors are worried that eBay and PayPal together are too big to compete effectively. (They're also too big to be acquired, which is on their minds after the ludicrously successful Alibaba IPO.) To solve that problem, eBay today announced it will be … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Shellshock Bash Security Vulnerability Threatens the Internet
A security vulnerability in Bash, widely used Unix and Linux software, threatens large swaths of computers connected to the Internet and has security experts rushing to develop a comprehensive fix and companies scrambling to protect their systems.
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Mashable » Oklahoma Man Charged With Murder in Beheading of Co-Worker
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma man who had been suspended from his job was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the gruesome beheading of a co-worker, who was attacked from behind as the man sought revenge, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Alton Nolen, 30, could face the death penalty for Thursday's deadly attack on Colleen Hufford, 54, at the Vaughan Foods plant … [Link]
Mashable » No One Wins in the Barista Spelling Bee
Somewhere along the line, your coffee has gotten cold while you were waiting for it, simply because the name scrawled on the cup in front of you bore no resemblance to what's written on your birth certificate. How to Fix Your Bent iPhone 6 Plus (Don't Try at Home) Ben Affleck Is a Terrible Singer, But We'll 'Let it Go' … [Link]
Mashable » There Are Now 3 Million Data Centers in the U.S., and Climbing
Data centers, the key backbone of the cloud, are growing larger and more energy intensive, prompting the Department of Energy (DOE) to launch a new initiative on Tuesday aimed at improving their energy efficiency. According to DOE statistics, data center electricity use doubled between 2001 to 2006, from 30 to 60 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, and stood at about 100 billion … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Blame climate change for heatwaves that struck in 2013
An assessment of the extreme weather events concludes that five heatwaves across the world would have been unlikely without greenhouse gas emissions 
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Mashable » Microsoft Unveils Windows 10: The Return of the Start Menu
Microsoft announced Windows 10 on Tuesday at an event in San Francisco, marking the next major upgrade to Windows and the return of the Start menu Windows 10, which skips a number in its sequential order (many believed it would be called Windows 9), is the first major update since Windows 8, which was considered a failure by many and … [Link]
Mashable » Why Japan's Deadly Ontake Eruption Couldn't Have Been Predicted
Mount Ontake, Japan's second-highest volcano, erupted killing at least 31 people on September 27. Since then, there has been feverish speculation about why tourists were on an active volcano and why the eruption wasn't predicted. Mount Ontake (also known as Ontakesan) is a stratovolcano which last erupted in 1979-80 and 2007 (there was also a possible, unconfirmed eruption in 1991). Before … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Affleck Is a Terrible Singer, But We'll 'Let it Go'
Ben Affleck's kids couldn't care less that he's Batman Affleck told Jimmy Fallon on Monday's Tonight Show that the only movie on his kids' radar is Frozen In a valiant attempt to be a superstar dad, Affleck tried to sing along with popular Frozen tunes. But it wasn't long before his kids discovered one of Affleck's biggest flaws: The Oscar-winning … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: what dolphins really think, being yourself online, how Hong Kong protesters network and more 
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Mashable » What Are Some Psychological Tricks for Mastering a Job Interview?
This question originally appeared on Quora.What are some psychological tips, tricks and techniques that I can use during a job interview that will increase my chances of getting an offer? Answer below by Zambelli Sylar Federico, student and entrepreneur. Mirror your interviewer's body language. This technique, known as "mirroring," is widely used in the psychological world as a means to gain … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Native Ads the Media's Talking About
Native advertising is perhaps the biggest trend in advertising. According to a recent eMarketer report, spending on native ads on social sites alone is expected to increase from $3.1 billion to $5 billion by 2017. Advertisers and publishers — and even readers — are helping to evolve the practice. And that means our understanding of the best and worst examples of … [Link]
Mashable » Mindy Kaling and Elmo Are Undeniably Enthusiastic
Elmo is really enthusiastic about dancing with friendsMindy Kaling is really enthusiastic about dancing with chickens. Chickens are, evidently, really enthusiastic about jumping. The crew has to meet somewhere in the middle, so the final compromise is to jump to music For anyone who's dreamed of a dance party filled with chickens and Mindy Kaling (really, who hasn't?), your moment … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Podio Increases Platform Focus to Entice Developers to Ecosystem
The Citrix-owned cloud software product Podio has been focusing this year on increasing its platform potential. APIs and SDKs are at the center of this strategy. Founding developer Andreas Haugstrup and engineering manager Sebastian Rehnby spoke with ProgrammableWeb about the opportunities for API Developers.
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Slashdot » HP Introduces Sub-$100 Windows Tablet
jfruh writes While Windows-based tablets haven't exactly set the world on fire, Microsoft hasn't given up on them, and its hardware partners haven't either. HP has announced a series of Windows tablets, with the 7-inch low-end model, the Stream 7, priced at $99. The Stream brand is also being used for low-priced laptops intended to compete with Chromebooks (which HP … [Link]
Mashable » Get Your Act Together, Local News
Local news had it all in September: weed-loving reporters, rogue bats and an angry Mike Tyson But don't worry — this month also featured all the uncomfortable pauses, unfortunate line flubs and shocked laughter we've come to expect from local news bloopers. Mindy Kaling and Elmo Are Undeniably Enthusiastic How To Fix Your Bent iPhone 6 Plus (Don't Try at … [Link]
Mashable » How My Hong Kong Home Turned Into the Frontline Against Beijing
HONG KONG — Surreal. That’s what was running through my head as I raced through one of Hong Kong’s biggest highways on Sunday night, dodging canisters of tear gas with more than a thousand other pro-democracy protesters behind me. A 50-strong police line was advancing, pushing the crowd up a flyover. It was hard to reconcile how my orderly, efficient hometown, … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Phelps Arrested for Second DUI
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, was arrested in Maryland on Tuesday for a driving under the influence. Phelps, 29, who grew up in Maryland, was pulled over in the Fort McHenry Tunnel by Maryland Transit Authority police at around 1:40 a.m. in his white 2014 Land Rover for excessive speeding (84 MPH in a 45 MPH zone), according … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ISS’s Expedition 42 Crew Recreates Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Poster [Pic]
From Reservoir Dogs to Pirates of the Caribbean, Astronauts venturing into space have been recreating famous movie posters to promote their missions for a while now, and for Expedition 42, there was only one possible choice: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. From Flight engineer Samantha Cristoforetti: I am incredibly excited to share with you the Expedition 42 poster! If … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Badass Knife Block Ever
Missing Digit Woodshop is only making 50 of these, so if you want one, you better hurry up! You’ve seen it on the web, and we’ve got the goods. Fantastic addition to any countertop that will be a conversation starter for sure. Load it with standard knives (not included) and dazzle your guests with your wit and charm. Each Spartan … [Link]
Mashable » How to Fix Your Bent iPhone 6 Plus (Don't Try at Home)
Bendgate. Bendghazi. Call it what you want — what you need is a solution. When you just can't choose between your sleek, new phablet and your stylish skinny jeans, there is one solution for fixing your bendable iPhone 6 Plus: a drill press Desperate times call for desperate measures. But we suggest leaving this to professionals. No One Wins in … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Stop hacking random stuff. Its getting trivial.
I was gratified to read Dave Aitel’s rant about junk hacking last week [via Peter Lewisand abridged below]: “Yes, we get it. Cars, boats, buses, and those singing fish plaques are all hackable and have no security. Most conferences these … [Link]
Mashable » Live Updates: Hong Kong Protesters Stay Put as China Refuses to Back Down
Protesters are continuing to flood the streets of Hong Kong as the pro-democracy demonstrations enter a pivotal day, Oct. 1, the beginning of a two-day national holiday to celebrate the Republic of China. The activists of Occupy Central (also known as the Umbrella Revolution) had set Wednesday as the deadline for the government to meet their demands for free elections in … [Link]
Mashable » Roadtrippers: 'You're Always 5 Minutes Away From Something Interesting'
Put down that phone and open a map — it’s time for an adventure. For many of us, wanderlust is a constant presence in our lives. Countless minutes are spent daydreaming at our office desks, thinking about packing up our car and setting out on the road. See also: 30 Gorgeous Travel Locations: Most-Pinned Places on Earth For James Fisher and … [Link]
Slashdot » Matchstick and Mozilla Take On Google's Chromecast With $25 Firefox OS Dongle
An anonymous reader writes Matchstick and Mozilla today announced their open-source take on the Chromecast: a $25 Firefox OS-powered HDMI dongle. The streaming Internet and media stick will be available first through Kickstarter, in the hopes to drive down the price tag. Jack Chang, Matchstick General Manager in the US, described the device to me as "essentially an open Chromecast." … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Microsoft Sets Sights On Polling Firms
Microsoft is using the wisdom of crowds theory to run a prediction service. It may use the technology to turn its Siri-alternative into an opinion pollster. After some previous trials, Microsoft has now launched the Microsoft Prediction Lab. It’s similar to an opinion poll or survey but rather than ask people what they want to happen (such as the winner … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hong Kong protesters use a mesh network to organise
To communicate with one another, activists on the city's streets are relying on the free FireChat app to send messages without any cell connection 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Two Former “Mythbusters” Are Returning to TV
That’s right! Former Mythbusters Kari Byron and Tory Belleci will be hosting Discovery’s annual coverage of Delaware’s famous Punkin Chunkin event. 
Each year, over 100 teams gather to see who can build the contraption to chuck a pumpkin the furthest. The 2-hour special will air on both the Discovery and Science channels on November 29th at 8 p.m. [via Entertainment … [Link]
Mashable » Couple Pays It Forward With Big Tip for Bad Service
An Iowa couple didn't let bad service prevent an act of restaurant kindness. When Makenzie and and Steven Shultz went out to dinner for their anniversary last Saturday night, they were disappointed by the slow service at the understaffed restaurant. "Our service tonight sucked. 20 minutes to get water, 40 minutes for an appetizer and over an hour for our entree," … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 8.1 Beta Reveals Apple Pay, Touch ID Settings for iPad
After last week's buggy iOS 8.0.1 update, Apple's latest mobile software isn't attracting tons of fanfare But this might get you excited about iOS 8 again. See also: The 18 Most Important Features in iOS 8 Hidden settings on the iOS 8.1 beta include a string of code that references Apple Pay and Touch ID (Apple's mobile fingerprint scanner) support on … [Link]
Mashable » Animators Visualize Pixar Theory Into Brain-Boggling Video
Jon Negroni's theory about beloved Pixar characters swept the Internet last summer when he provided an in-depth analysis suggesting every Pixar movie, from Brave to Ratatouille to WALL-E, took place in the same universe While Negroni's theory was spectacular, it was extensive and complex. So the animators at Bloop deconstructed the concepts into a detailed 8-minute video to help visualize … [Link]
Mashable » 5-Year-Old With Cancer Urges Other Patients to Be Brave Like Her
In February, 5-year-old Hannah Higgins was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, and since then, she has undergone six months of chemotherapy, including radiation therapy and four surgeries. Wilms' tumor is a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Despite carrying the stress of the illness at such a young age, Higgins has managed to stay level-headed and focused on her recovery. … [Link]
Mashable » How Twitter Is Turning GIFs Into Cash
Twitter has started making some noise about Amplify. The ad program, which Twitter introduced last May, re-promotes moments that just occurred on TV in the form of tweets. For instance, here's a replay of Blue Jay Ryan Goins' recent barehanded catch in an early September game against the Chicago Cubs that has been repurposed as an ad for the Holiday Inn … [Link]
Mashable » Sol Republic's Social Bluetooth Speaker Gets a Big Upgrade
We liked Sol Republic's Deck speaker when it debuted last summer. More than just your average Bluetooth speaker, the Deck had a powerful social component, allowing up to five different people connect to it simultaneously — letting a bunch of people have their turn at playing DJ. See also: 6 Laptop Speakers for Astute Audiophiles However, the Deck was a little … [Link]
Slashdot » Interview With Facebook's Head of Open Source
Czech37 writes Facebook may be among the world's most well-known tech companies, but it's not renowned for being at the forefront of open source. In reality, they have over 200 open source projects on GitHub and they've recently partnered with Google, Dropbox, and Twitter (among others) to create the TODO group, an organization committed to furthering the open source cause. … [Link]
Mashable » CBGB's House Photographer
Seminal New York music venue CBGB (country, bluegrass and blues, since you asked) opened in 1973 at the meeting of Bowery and Bleecker Street, and was run by Hilly Kristal. During the late '70s, CBGB was the epicenter of the punk and new wave music scenes. David Godlis was its primary documenter. Here he talks exclusively to Retronaut about his photographs. … [Link]
Mashable » Faces of Faith: Where Religious Leaders in Uganda Stand on LGBT Rights
Uganda is a deeply religious country, with diversity woven into that fabric. Much of its population practices Catholicism or belongs to the Church of Uganda (Anglican), resulting from European missionaries and British colonialism in 1962. But American-style Evangelism is quickly gaining a foothold; there are also significant pockets of Muslims, Hindus and those who practice local traditional religions. Thus, pastors, priests … [Link]
Mashable » 'Apparently Kid' Walks With Dinosaurs, Talks Tough to T-Rex
Apparently Kid walked with dinosaurs — and survived a triceratops sneeze. Noah Ritter, known on the Internet as Apparently Kid, is having a better month than all of us. Well, unless you also had a local TV interview go viral and then Ellen Degeneres invited you on her show. If that happened to you, then you and Noah are having … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Gets Illegal Tax Rebates From Ireland, EU Says
BRUSSELS — Ireland appears to be granting Apple illegal tax rebates that may have to be recouped, the European Union's competition watchdog said Tuesday as it pressed on with an inquiry into the iPhone maker's overseas tax practices. If the EU's preliminary finding is confirmed over the coming months, Apple could face a repayment bill worth billions of dollars because it … [Link]
Slashdot » Adobe Photoshop Is Coming To Linux, Through Chromebooks
sfcrazy writes Adobe is bringing the king of all photo editing software, Photoshop, to Linux-based Chrome OS. Chrome OS-powered devices, such as Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, already have a decent line-up of 'applications' that can work offline and eliminate the need of a traditional desktop computer. So far it sounds like great news. The bad news is that the offering is … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch Is on Display in Paris, for One Day Only
Paris Fashion Week features eye-popping designs from Stella McCartney, Chloe, Valhalla — and one rather well-known gadget company based in Cupertino Apple partnered with local fashion retailer Colette for a one-day Apple Watch window display. See also: Apple Watch Hands-On: Plenty of Promise, Plenty of Unknowns Little has been seen or heard of the Apple Watch since the company unveiled the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nerdist Presents: Superhero Talent Agency [VIDEO]
Because someone needs to manage those egos. And those endorsement deals. [Nerdist / via The Huffington Post] [Link]
Mashable » 'Jeopardy' Had a 'What Women Want' Category and It Was Unbelievably Sexist
What is… Stop right there, Alex, there's no correct response for this one. Jeopardy got itself into hot water Monday night by featuring a category called "What Women Want." Unfortunately, the category was not a cute play on words and was, instead, a series of clues spotlighting female stereotypes. See also: How to Empower Women and Girls Even More — With … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Affordable Resources for Self-Employed Workers
Today’s career landscape is bizarre by Boomer standards: 23-year-olds are CEOs, working parents are running businesses out of their living rooms and work-from-home opportunities abound in almost every industry. Given these recent trends in the career industry, it's unsurprising that more and more employees are considering becoming their own boss — and many get the opportunity to do so. The "virtualization" … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 70% Off Creative Airwave Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with NFC (Grey) – $29.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Creative Airwave Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with NFC (Grey) for just $29.99. That’s 70% off on the speaker’s regular list price of $99.99. Features Near Field Communications (NFC) technology which allows for easy, one-touch pairing by simply tapping your NFC-enabled Bluetooth smart device on the speaker Smart devices that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Thorn Gun Replica (From Destiny) [Pics]
Check out this totally amazing thorn gun replica by designer Eric Newgard. This listing is for one urethane casting of the Thorn, an exotic hand cannon from Destiny. The original was 3d printed, finished up, and molded for reproduction. The finished Thorn Hand cannon is made of 10 separate parts that allow each gear to spin individually. These replicas are … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Overhauls MSN Ahead of Big Windows Announcement
Microsoft released a completely redesigned MSN web portal ahead of its scheduled Windows announcement on Tuesday. The company also announced new versions of its MSN apps on Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 will become available on Tuesday See also: What Microsoft Needs to Accomplish With Its 'Windows 9' Event The new site is built on Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform, which … [Link]
Mashable » NFL Admits Mistake in Penalizing Muslim Player Who Prayed After Touchdown
A short slide followed by a brief moment on his hands and knees resulted in an excessive celebration penalty on Kansas City Chiefs defensive player Husain Abdullah during Monday night's game against the New England Patriots It has also ignited fierce criticism from those who see the penalty as a double standard, and the NFL has since backtracked on flagging the … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's Asimov System To Monitor Users' Machines In Real Time
SmartAboutThings writes Microsoft will monitor users in the new Windows 9 Operating System in order to determine how the new OS is used, thus decide what tweaks and changes are need to be made. During Windows 8 testing, Microsoft said that they had data showing Start Menu usage had dropped, but it seems that the tools they were using at … [Link]
Mashable » Live Updates: Secret Service Director Gets Grilled by Congress
First came the Salahis. Then there were the Cartagena prostitutes. Now a White House intruder managed to run in the front door, carrying a serrated knife, before he was tackled by scrambling Secret Service agents. After a few high-profile mishaps, members of Congress want to know what, exactly, is going on at the Secret Service. Now, its director, Julia Pierson, who … [Link]
Mashable » How Developers Should Adapt to Larger iPhones
In our latest Ask a Dev video, iOS architect Conrad Stoll discusses how to develop for the new larger screens of the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus The first step is to decide how you want the app to be designed to take advantage of the larger screen size. Apple's given us a few good examples of this … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Japanese Brewery Has Created a True Blue Beer
Blue Moon, Wild Blue Lager, and even Pabst Blue Ribbon got absolutely nothing on the Abashiri Blue. The Japanese brewery has crafted an actual blue beer. 
According to Shortlist: Using the water of melted icebergs (so that’s who’s behind it all) from the Sea Of Okhotsk off the coast of Japan, the brew is then mixed with blue seaweed and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » What Amazon, iTunes, and Uber teach us about Apple Pay
Something’s been nagging at me about Apple Pay, and the hype about it. The Apple-Pay web page gushes: “Gone are the days of searching for your wallet. The wasted moments finding the right card. The swiping and waiting. Now payments … [Link]
Slashdot » Robotic Taster Will Judge 'Real Thai Food'
HughPickens.com (3830033) writes The NYT reports that Thailand's former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra repeatedly encountered a distressing problem while traveling the world: bad Thai food. Too often, she found, the meals she sampled at Thai restaurants abroad were unworthy of the name, too bland to be called genuine Thai cooking. The problem bothered her enough to raise it at a … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Fixes Shellshock In OS X
jones_supa (887896) writes Apple has released the OS X Bash Update 1.0 for OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion, a patch that fixes the "Shellshock" bug in the Bash shell. Bash, which is the default shell for many Linux-based operating systems, has been updated two times to fix the bug, and many Linux distributions have already issued updates to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dancing With the Stars' Week 3: The Grand Generosity of the Judges
What you may have missed last week: Michael and Emma, Sadie and Mark, and Tavis and Sharna found themselves in jeopardy, but as we learned in Tuesday's results show, Tavis' lack of skill and personality ultimately sent him packing This week: One team lighter, we twirled into movie night, during which the pairs danced to the theme of a classic movie. Before … [Link]
Slashdot » California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Warrants For Drone Surveillance
schwit1 sends word that California governor Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have required warrants for surveillance using unmanned drones. In his veto message (PDF), Brown said, "This bill prohibits law enforcement from using a drone without obtaining a search warrant, except in limited circumstances. There are undoubtedly circumstances where a warrant is appropriate. The bill's exceptions, however, appear … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rogue winds swept humans to last uninhabited islands
Shifting wind patterns could solve the mystery of how Polynesians colonised the most remote islands in the world 
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Mashable » EBay to Spin Off PayPal Into a Separate Company in 2015
EBay has announced a plan to split its PayPal business into a separate, publicly traded company in 2015. The move has been advocated for some time by minority shareholder Carl Icahn, though his January 2014 proposal for the spinoff failed in April. Icahn, known for his willingness to make big bets on companies and publicly push for new strategies, had argued … [Link]
Mashable » Express Yourself With These 17 Emoji Accessories
If you're lost in real life without emoji to let people know how you feel, have no fear. Your favorite characters don't have to be sequestered to your iPhone screen any longer. There are emoji accessories that will cover your lifestyle head to toe, from 14K gold earrings to nail decals. You'll never have to actually laugh or cry ever again. … [Link]
Mashable » Basis Peak Monitors Heart Rate While You Exercise, And All Day Long
Basis announced on Tuesday its next-generation fitness and sleep tracker that monitors your heart rate 24/7 and will eventually alert you of phone calls and text messages The company, which was acquired by Intel earlier this year, is still targeting its core demographic (mostly runners) with a new device called the Basis Peak ($199), while giving them a little something extra … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earth's navel: Stare into an eye-wateringly big hole
The Siberian mining town of Mirny is home to the second-largest hole ever dug in the world, which produced a monster diamond with a ghastly name 
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New Scientist – News » Sunflower solar harvester provides power and water
An all-in-one, cheap, solar energy harvester can deliver power, clean water and heat to places that need it, quickly 
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Mashable » The Story Behind That Major Disney Moment in the 'Once Upon a Time' Season Premiere
Once Upon a Time executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz have always had a pretty good relationship with Disney when it came to bringing iconic pieces from the universe into the show. I mean, they even let them use characters from Frozen just months after the movie hit theaters. But in Sunday night's season premiere, arguably one of the sweetest … [Link]
Mashable » How to Cultivate Trust in Your Work Relationships
A few years ago, I worked with a woman named Angela who managed a program that was interdependent with the one I was involved with. Though we didn’t have a reporting relationship, our mutual success was clearly dependent on our ability to collaborate. It was one of the most difficult working relationships I’ve ever experienced — and an extremely stressful one. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 30 September 2014
Continuously Testing Infrastructure — “infrastructure as code”. I can’t figure out whether what I feel are thrills or chills. Engineer Sees Big Possibilities in Micro-robots, Including Programmable Bees (National Geographic) — He and fellow researchers devised novel techniques to fabricate, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Mindless Games You Can Play While Zoning Out
With mobile gaming, you'll never need to stare into space again. You can go from waiting rooms and train platforms to zipping through asteroid fields or racing against the clock to claim Candy Crush Saga superiority over your friends. The best games for totally zoning out are those with simple objectives and repetitive actions — but even within those limits, you'll … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong Leader Says Beijing Won't Back Down
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that China won't back down from its decision to limit voting reforms in the Asian financial hub, dashing hopes that the standoff between demonstrators and authorities could be resolved quickly through negotiations. As pro-democracy protests that have blocked Hong Kong's streets entered a fifth day, the unequivocal statement from Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying … [Link]
Mashable » Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Inherent Vice' Is Wonderfully Weird
Paul Thomas Anderson makes two, maybe three full-length films per decade — the last three were Punch-Drunk Love (2003), There Will Be Blood (2007) and The Master (2013) — and he rarely makes any that aren't very good, if not excellent It is thus unsurprising that movie buffs have been anxious to see his upcoming movie, Inherent Vice, and while … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Strange rock formation was "fracked" by ancient quake
A group of rocks in Colorado's Front Range that seems to defy the rules of geology could be among the rarest of formations on Earth 
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Mashable » Instagram Artist Beautifully Manipulates Photos Using Only His iPhone
Robert Jahns' Instagram account is a stunning example of how far mobile photo editing and manipulation have come. Using the apps ArtStudio, Filterstorm, PhotoForge2, VSCOcam and Snapseed in conjunction with actual pictures taken by himself or collaborators, Jahns creates surreal and intriguing images using only his iPhone 5S. See also: 8 Famous Photographers Worth Following on Instagram "I love rooftop views … [Link]
Slashdot » Analyzing Silk Road 2.0
An anonymous reader writes: After a recent article about breaking the CAPTCHA on the latest incarnation of Silk Road (the darknet-enabled drug market place), Darryl Lau decided to investigate exactly what narcotics people were buying and selling online. He found roughly 13,000 separate listings. Some sellers identify the country they're in, and the top six are the U.S., Australia, England, … [Link]
Mashable » The Shocking Evolutions of 8 Iconic Female Gaming Characters
Makeovers aren't just for reality TV. Most video game redesigns incorporate new characters, along with detailed costumes and evolving physiques. Just ask Lara Croft, the titular character of the successful Tomb Raider series. Since 1996, she's been nipped and tucked all over, constantly varying her original outfit. She's not the only one — from the ladies of Street Fighter, to the … [Link]
Mashable » Nasty iOS 8 Bug Could Erase Your iCloud Drive Documents
After a disastrous iOS 8.0.1 rollout and a ton of publicity surrounding Bendgate, saying that Apple had a bad week is an understatement Unfortunately for Apple, things aren't looking much better this week, as MacRumors reports on a particularly nasty iOS 8 bug, which could potentially erase the iWork documents stored in your iCloud drive See also: Purposely Bending an iPhone … [Link]
Slashdot » How Tech Is Transforming Teaching In a South African Township
An anonymous reader writes: The founders of the African School for Excellence have an ambitious goal — nothing less than redefining low cost, scalable teaching that brings international standards to the poorest schools in Africa. Their first model school is off to a good start: in just 18 months, all grade 9 students are achieving scores higher than 50% on … [Link]
Mashable » Apple to Bring iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to China
Apple has announced the availability date for its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones in China. Apple authorized resellers and with all three major carriers: China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. The devices will be available at Apple's retail stores on Oct. 17. See also: 9 Worst Things About iOS 8 Both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Plans To Open Up Malware Analysis Tool To Outside Researchers
Trailrunner7 writes: The FBI has developed an internal malware-analysis tool, somewhat akin to the systems used by antimalware companies, and plans to open the system up to external security researchers, academics and others. The system is known as Malware Investigator and is designed to allow FBI agents and other authorized law enforcement users to upload suspicious files. Once a file … [Link]
Mashable » Women Are Vastly Underrepresented in On-Screen Workforce, Study Finds
Hopefully you've already heard of the Bechdel test, which asks if a film (or, really, any work of fiction) meets three criteria: There are two or more female characters with names, they talk to each other and the topic of conversation is about something other than a man It seems simple enough, but as of June, half of 2014's films failed … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong Protesters Set Deadline for Government to Meet Demands
HONG KONG — Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong set a Wednesday deadline for a response from the government to meet their demands for reforms after spending another night blocking streets in an unprecedented show of civil disobedience. A brief statement from the Occupy Central civil disobedience movement said it had set an Oct. 1 deadline for the city's unpopular Chief Executive … [Link]
Slashdot » LTE Upgrade Will Let Phones Connect To Nearby Devices Without Towers
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from MIT's Technology Review: A new feature being added to the LTE protocol that smartphones use to communicate with cellular towers will make it possible to bypass those towers altogether. Phones will be able to "talk" directly to other mobile devices and to beacons located in shops and other businesses. Known as LTE Direct, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Roadblocks to Virtual Reality Becoming Mainstream
For more than 25 years, one iteration or the next of virtual reality has been touted as a life-altering technological breakthrough. At the first Oculus Rift developers conference, attendees saw how far its creators have come in pursuit of an outstanding virtual reality platform. But virtual reality still has a long way to go before it's ready for consumers, and its … [Link]
Mashable » Man Jailed for Tweeting Rape Threats
In a landmark decision at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, a man was sentenced to 18 weeks of jail time Monday for having tweeted (and retweeted) a series of rape threats at a British member of parliament. Peter Nunn, a Bristol-based blogger, launched his tirade at Stella Creasy, Labor MP for Walthamstow. Creasy backed a campaign to put preeminent novelist Jane … [Link]
Mashable » 41 Songs To Fall in Love With This Autumn
As summer turns to fall, our tastes tend to change as well — it's the only way you can explain some of those pumpkin spice products And while good music is good music, there are some songs that just feel especially fitting as we move from the beaches to the apple orchards See also: 21 Songs to Help You Keep Calm … [Link]
Mashable » The 9 Ways 'Gotham' Got Super Dark in Episode 2
You had to figure a crime procedural that (very loosely) winds back the clock on Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy would be a grisly, vaguely twisted affair, even if it is on network TV. But who could have predicted that we'd be seeing child cannibalism, eyes getting poked out, innocent people being beaten within an inch of their lives in Episode … [Link]
Mashable » There's No Place Like Ohio State: Band Pays Tribute to 'The Wizard of Oz'
Somewhere over the rainbow in a land called Ohio, the Buckeyes created another amazing halftime show. During Saturday's big game, the Ohio State Marching Band performed choreography inspired by The Wizard of Oz in honor of the movie's 75th anniversary. The tribute included a tornado, scarecrow, the Emerald City and a little (actually, gigantic) dog, too. Mesmerizing Drone Video Reveals … [Link]
Mashable » Monday Marked Upbeat, Peaceful Protests In Hong Kong
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protestors filled Hong Kong's streets Monday, demanding free and fair elections in 2017. Demonstrators ignored the government's calls to peacefully disperse, and faced less police opposition than the day before, the New York Times reported The protestors are demanding full democracy in Hong Kong. China had promised free elections, but backtracked last month when the legislature … [Link]
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Mashable » BlackBerry Wants to Launch One Unconventional Product Every Year
BlackBerry might not be one of the cool kids among smartphones anymore, but it apparently doesn't mind being quirky and is willing to take some risks along the way. The company wants to release at least one unconventional device every year and already has one in the works, a BlackBerry executive told Reuters. See also: BlackBerry: Here's Why We Built a … [Link]
Slashdot » CloudFlare Announces Free SSL Support For All Customers
Z80xxc! writes: CloudFlare, a cloud service that sits between websites and the internet to provide a CDN, DDOS and other attack prevention, speed optimization, and other services announced today that SSL will now be supported for all customers, including free customers. This will add SSL support to approximately 2 million previously unprotected websites. Previously SSL was only available to customers … [Link]
Mashable » Robotic Octopus Can Crawl, Carry Stuff
Scientists have built a robotic octopus that is not only capable of swimming and moving in the same way as its biological inspiration, but that can carry objects in its tentacles. A video of the mechanical creature has been making the rounds after the octopus' creators, a team of researchers from the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas in Greece, presented … [Link]
Mashable » Five More Feared Dead in Japanese Volcano, Rescuers Called Off
Rescue teams on Monday found five more bodies near the peak of Mount Ontake, the site of a deadly volcanic eruption that took hikers and climbers by surprise this past weekend, before fears of toxic gas exposure forced around 500 rescue workers to abandon the search. The expected death toll now sits at 36, though only 12 deaths are confirmed. An … [Link]
Slashdot » Tor Executive Director Hints At Firefox Integration
blottsie writes: Several major tech firms are in talks with Tor to include the software in products that can potentially reach over 500 million Internet users around the world. One particular firm wants to include Tor as a "private browsing mode" in a mainstream Web browser, allowing users to easily toggle connectivity to the Tor anonymity network on and off. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dragon Con 2014 Cosplay Showcase [VIDEO]
From Monika Lee to Volpin Props, this compilation video by MLZ Studios showcases some of the best cosplay from the most recent Dragon Con in Atlanta. [MLZ Studios / via YouTube] [Link]
Mashable » California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Landmark 'Yes Means Yes' Sexual Consent Law
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Sunday mandating that sexual partners on college campuses must give "affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement." By definition, a drugged, drunk or unconscious person cannot give consent, and silence or lack of resistance does not constitute consent, according to the new law In order to receive state funding for student financial aid, colleges will also … [Link]
Mashable » Wal-Mart to Tracy Morgan: Not Our Fault! You Weren't Wearing a Seatbelt
Wal-Mart seemed downright magnanimous after the June 7 crash that severely injured Tracy Morgan and killed fellow comedian Jimmy Mack when the corporate behemoth immediately said: “If it’s determined that our truck caused the accident, Walmart will take full responsibility.” Nearly four months later, the retailer says not so fast –- the victims weren’t wearing seatbelts. SEE ALSO: Sensor-Powered Seatbelt Could … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg Buys Massive Hawaii Plantation, Report Says
Mahalo, Mark Zuckerberg. The Facebook founder apparently isn't content with his multimillion-dollar mansion in San Francisco's Dolores Heights neighborhood, despite its renovations that require the presence of up to 50 workers. He has also reportedly invested in a 357-acre beachfront plantation on the island of Kauai in Hawaii — a space zoned for 80 well-appointed homes See also: Mark Zuckerberg Sounds … [Link]
Slashdot » Energy Utilities Trying To Stifle Growth of Solar Power
An anonymous reader writes: Incremental improvements have been slowly but surely pushing solar power toward mainstream viability for a few decades now. It's getting to the point where the established utilities are worried about the financial hit they're likely to take — and they're working to prevent it. "These solar households are now buying less and less electricity, but the … [Link]
Mashable » Limited-Edition Stamps Preview: Like Catwoman, You Too Can Lick Batman
Pounce on your chance to lick Batman Michelle Pfeiffer did it as Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns. Soon, you'll get your opportunity when the U.S. Postal Service debuts eight Batman stamps on Oct. 9. See also: POW! Batman Medley Video Blends 50 Years of Music and Batmobiles The limited-edition stamps, commemorating Batman's 75th anniversary, feature various versions of Gotham City's Dark … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Would Your Company Benefit From Having an API Broker?
With thousands upon thousands of APIs, and more being launched every week, can companies keep up and maximize their use of APIs without the assistance of an API expert? It's a question raised by a recent blog post by entrepreneur Cyril Gaillard. Titled "I don’t need a business co-founder, I need an API broker," Gaillard's post explains:
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