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 » Working on 'Stalker,' Star Maggie Q Is More Wary of Social Media Than Ever
LOS ANGELES — Even before chasing down delusional creepy people on CBS's Stalker, Maggie Q was wary of sharing too much on social media "It's like blood from a stone getting me to post anything," she joked during a recent set visit. (And her spotty Twitter activity is evidence of that.) But she's hoping those active on various platforms will see … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Wireless Caves To FCC Pressure, Says It Won't Throttle 4G Users
MetalliQaZ writes Verizon Wireless was scheduled to begin throttling certain LTE users today as part of an expanded "network optimization" program, but has decided not to follow through with the controversial plan after criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler. All major carriers throttle certain users when cell sites get too congested, but Wheeler and consumer advocates objected to … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Compound Found In Beer Boosts Brain Function
An anonymous reader writes Researchers have found that a chemical found in hops may actually improve memory. Unfortunately, a person would need to drink 3,520 pints of beer a day to get a high enough dose of the chemical to boost their brain power. A daunting task for even the most enthusiastic Oktoberfest participant. From the article: "Researchers at Oregon … [Link]
Mashable » Street Art and Music Inspire Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Protesters
The de facto symbol of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, the umbrella, has taken on new life in street art installations amongst the demonstrating crowd. Aside from shielding protesters from pepper spray and tear gas as violence unfolded on the streets of Hong Kong's central business district on Sunday, the umbrellas also kept protesters dry amid heavy downpours during subsequent days … [Link]
Slashdot » DARPA Technology Could Uncover Counterfeit Microchips
coondoggie writes The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said this week one of its contractors, working on one of the agency's anti-counterfeit projects has developed and deployed what it calls an Advanced Scanning Optical Microscope that can scan integrated circuits by using an extremely narrow infrared laser beam, to probe microelectronic circuits at nanometer levels, revealing information about chip construction … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Twitter Creates New Platform to Make Nice With App Developers
After repeatedly angering third-party apps by cutting off access to its API, Twitter will launch a new app development platform called Fabric to bury the hatchet with scorned developers, according to a report. The Information reports that Twitter wants to embed itself into more mobile apps and collect more data from mobile users. If Fabric officially launches, Twitter hopes it will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Reddit May Issue Own Cryptocurrency
Reddit has raised $50 million in funding. It’s now planning to offer “shares” in the company to users, though exactly how that will work is uncertain. The funding round is designed to raise money for a program of measures to better maintain and establish the site including taking on new staff, targeting mobile devices and improving its ability to sell … [Link]
Slashdot » Will Windows 10 Finally Address OS Decay?
colinneagle (2544914) writes The real question on my mind is whether Windows 10 will finally address a problem that has plagued pretty much every Windows OS since at least 95: the decay of the system over time. As you add and remove apps, as Windows writes more and more temporary and junk files, over time, a system just slows down. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Paypal eBay Relationship Hampered by API
Paypal spun out from eBay partly over conflict created by API strategy. Message Systems updates Momentum with new API capabilities. Plus: Apigee named a leader in API management, and Ziftr's API for accepting cryptocurrencies.
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Mashable » Michael Dunn Convicted of Murder in Shooting Over Loud Rap Music
A jury found a Florida man guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday for the 2012 shooting of an unarmed black teenager following an argument over playing music too loudly. Michael Dunn, 47, had told Jordan Davis, 17, and his three friends to turn down their rap music outside of a convenience store in Jacksonville, Florida. When the teens refused, Dunn fired 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Intensifying Typhoon Phanfone Heads for Japan
Typhoon Phanfone is gathering strength in the western Pacific Ocean, with projections showing that it may intensify significantly — likely to super typhoon status — before veering toward mainland Japan by Oct. 5 Computer-model simulations on Wednesday show that the storm will likely intensify over the next few days, while moving northwest, toward extreme southwest Japan or the open East China … [Link]
Mashable » Plastic Spacemen! How the 501st Legion Conquered Star Wars
The following is our second excerpt from How Star Wars Conquered the Universe (Basic Books, 2014). Star Wars was the last thing on Albin Johnson’s mind on a grey, wet summer day in 1994 when he skidded into the back of a van in Columbia, South Carolina. The other guy didn’t seem to have any damage, but Johnson got out to … [Link]
Slashdot » Factory IoT Saves Intel $9 Million
jfruh writes Want a good way to sell someone a new technology? Prove to them that you believe in it enough to use it yourself. Intel has been trying to get customers to buy into the concept of the "Internet of Things," in which tiny distributed networked sensors would improve manufacturing processes. To prove its point, they implemented such a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OMG RUN: Robotic Japanese Cheerleaders Are Here to Take Over the World [Video]
Seriously, this is how the robot apocalypse starts, with cute-looking robotic cheerleader dancing around and frying your brain with their pom poms just like Doctor Who’s Oods do. In all seriousness though, this is a promotional video promoting Murata Manufacturing’s new sensors. “Of course they cannot jump like true cheerleaders,” said Koichi Yoshikawa, a Murata engineer involved developing the technology. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Inbox Eases Access to Email APIs
Inbox today announced the launch of open source APIs for accessing email. The company is building on its early successes and now claims to support every email service, from legacy Exchange systems to custom IMAP servers. The company believes its APIs will help developers get started with their own email apps.
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Mashable » 2 'Modern Family' Actors Crashed a Frat Party at 2:30 a.m.
When Modern Family costars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet get together, insane things happen. On Tuesday's episode of Conan, Ferguson detailed a trip the pair took to Stonestreet's alma mater, Kansas State University on Sept. 19. After hosting a panel discussion with students and doing a bit of bar hopping, Stonestreet decided it would be a good idea to … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Bennett Is Oldest Artist to Have No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
For Tony Bennett, anything goes — like breaking records The 88-year-old music staple's new duets album with Lady Gaga, Cheek to Cheek, has claimed the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, helping him break his own record of being the oldest living artist to top the chart. When Bennett was 85 in 2011, he shattered Bob Dylan's record with his … [Link]
Slashdot » The "Man In the Moon" Was Created By Mega Volcano
astroengine writes Whenever you look up at the near side of the moon, you see a face looking back at you. This is the "Man in the Moon" and it has inspired many questions about how it could have formed. There has been some debate as to how this vast feature — called Oceanus Procellarum, which measures around 1,800 miles … [Link]
Mashable » Funky-Shaped Solar Car Can Transport the Whole Family
You’re not imagining things if you've recently spotted an oddly shaped car topped with solar panels in California. It was probably Stella — a family-sized solar car — which finished up its U.S. debut trip on Sept. 24. It's believed to be the first solar car that can comfortably transport four people — more than any other solar car, according to … [Link]
Mashable » Tweet an Innovative Idea for Exploring a New City to Win a Trip to London
As advances in technology improve our everyday lives, they also make traveling more convenient. From jetlag-reducing apps and traffic maps to currency calculators and paperless tickets, gadgets are cutting costs and saving time every step of the way. See also: Where to Find the Best Food at Airports Around the World Next week, we're flying the five lucky winners of our … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Cosplay Documentary: Cosplay Boom [Episode I and II]
Cosplay Boom is an amazing documentary covering the life of various cosplayers, their lives, and how they came to have a passion in creating fabulous costumes. If you like what Cosplay Boom is doing, be sure to subscribe to them on Youtube and support them on Patreon! [Cosplay Boom] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Digital flip-book shows changing cities in time-lapse
A 3D-modelling system called Scene Chronology pulls photos from across the internet to automatically show how places have changed over time 
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Mashable » 19th Century Artist Predicted Whale-Shaped Flying Cars by 2000
In 1882 French illustrator Albert Robida (1848–1926) completed a wildly futuristic engraving: his vision of fashionable Parisian opera attendees, in the year 2000 In tandem, Robida wrote a science fiction trilogy in the late nineteenth century, which drew comparison to author Jules Verne's renown works, such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. In Robida's novels he predicted many phenomena of … [Link]
Mashable » Study Says Half World's Wildlife Has Vanished Since 1970. Is It Misleading?
Humans are causing populations of wildlife around the world to decline at a rate much higher than previously thought, according to a study released Tuesday by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). See also: 11 Great Shots of Wildlife in Its Natural Setting The environmental group's biennial Living Planet Report found the number of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish in the … [Link]
Slashdot » Boeing Told To Replace Cockpit Screens Affected By Wi-Fi
Rambo Tribble writes The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered Boeing to replace Honeywell-built cockpit screens that could be affected by wi-fi transmissions. Additionally, the FAA has expressed concerns that other frequencies, such as used by air surveillance and weather radar, could disrupt the displays. The systems involved report airspeed, altitude, heading and pitch and roll to the crew, and the … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Hosts Facebook Q&A, Answers Only 1 Question
As it turns out, Prince's understanding of the Internet could makes doves cry. The artist formerly known as an unpronounceable symbol has finally joined Facebook. The rock icon’s official fan page launched on Tuesday, and has already amassed more than 1.7 million fans. As a reward for his fans' devotion online, Prince decided to host a Q&A session on his page. … [Link]
Mashable » Secret Service Director Resigns
Julia Pierson, the director of the Secret Service, resigned on Wednesday in the wake of a series of blunders by the agency, including the episode last month when an intruder with a knife jumped over the White House fence and made it deep inside the mansion. Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced that Pierson had offered her resignation and that … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Hashtags We Can Use to Advance Gender Equality
Every fall we prepare to advance the global discussion by tackling social issues and human rights transgressions, particularly around September's United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Among talks of climate change and clean water, the empowerment of women and girls took center stage this year The discussion follows months of activity: women-focused advertising, corporations investing in female potential, celebrities … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: marshmallow psychologist, wildlife halved in 40 years, chimp social network, longevity drugs, where to be old and more 
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New Scientist – News » Mind expanding: 7 ways to fine-tune your brain
From peak focus to maximum creativity, optimise your brain's features and avoid its bugs with these tips from the cutting edge of cognitive research 
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Mashable » Facebook Apologizes, Promises to Update 'Real Name' Policy
This story was updated at 2:50 pm P.T. with a statement from the Transgender Law Center. Facebook has apologized to users affected by its "real name" policy and said in a statement it will update its policy to allow users to identify themselves by their preferred names, even if it's not their legal name. In the apology, issued in a lengthy … [Link]
Mashable » How U.S. Hospitals Deal With Ebola
In mid-August, a man who had recently traveled to Liberia showed up at an emergency room in Birmingham, Alabama, with a fever. Doctors quarantined the patient, fearing that he might have contracted Ebola, a deadly virus that has spread swiftly through West Africa in recent months. Attending physicians at the University of Alabama-Birmingham hospital suited up, donning face masks, gloves, goggles … [Link]
Mashable » Forklift Operator Drops Coin Into a Bottle With Expert Precision
This warehouse worker has perfected the neatest trick you didn't know you could do with a forklift. Through some divine balance of careful maneuvering and patience, he lifts a coin off the ground and drops it into a plastic water bottle. Today's mission: Find forklift, procrastinate. 'MyBook' is a Game-Changing Piece of Technology That Doesn't Actually Exist 2 'Modern Family' … [Link]
Mashable » Very Few People Watched a Show About a Girl Addicted to Selfies
ABC might be feeling some doubt about its newest comedy. Selfie, which stars Doctor Who alum Karen Gillan, is about a social media obsessive who tries to reform her shallow image. The sitcom debuted to just 4.9 million viewers and a 1.4 rating in the key 18-49 demographic — down 55% percent from last year's debut of family sitcom The Goldbergs. … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Ridiculously Sexist Superhero T-Shirts
Sexism isn't new for comics. From grappling with treatment in online communities and at Comic Cons, to coming to terms with how female characters are so inaccurately portrayed, many women have struggled against the male-dominated comic book world Over the years, both Marvel and DC Comics have attempted to make strides for their female fans, but even though the times are … [Link]
Mashable » The New 'American Horror Story' Main Titles Are A Creepy Thrill
Welcome to your worst nightmares, clown haters The new American Horror Story: Freak Show main titles are here, ready to terrify you with twisted images of razor-toothed clowns, warped skeletons and whatever the hell that blobby thing is See also: 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' Promo Takes You Inside the Carnival Are they over the top? Maybe. But are we … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Theory of Everything' Trailer Is a Cosmic Delight
The Theory of Everything was brightest among a very small constellation of highlights from last month's Toronto International Film Festival, leaving no doubt that Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones (as Stephen and Jane Hawking) will be up for acting Oscars in February. No trailer can do justice to Theory — a must-see on Nov. 7 when it opens, fittingly, against Christopher … [Link]
Mashable » Accused White House Intruder Pleads Not Guilty
WASHINGTON — Accused White House fence-jumper Omar J. Gonzalez has pleaded not guilty to charges that he ran into the presidential mansion while carrying a knife. Gonzalez's lawyer entered the plea on behalf of his client in a proceeding Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah A. Robinson. See also: 6 Embarrassing Times the Secret Service Screwed Up A three-count federal grand … [Link]
Mashable » Doctors Perform World's First Cataract Surgery on a Falcon
A female lanner falcon is recovering from the world's first falcon cataract surgery, performed at Caves Animal Hospital in Deering, N.H. The falcon, named Banner, lives at the New Hampshire School of Falconry, in Deering, N.H. She has had cataracts in each eye for nearly two years. Her condition had debilitated to the point where she could no longer fly or … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » General Catalyst Creates $10 Million Fund for Stripe-Based Startups
Venture capital firm General Catalyst Partners today announced the creation of a $10 million fund to invest in companies building businesses and applications on the Stripe Connect platform.
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Mashable » Child's Death in Rhode Island May Be First in U.S. Linked to Rare Virus
A child in Rhode Island has died from a rare disease combination that stems in part from an enterovirus that has spread across the United States over the past few months, and it may be the first such U.S. death associated with the virus this year. The child, who has not yet been identified, passed away last week after being infected … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » APIcon UK: Why Developers Should Take Linked Data Seriously
If you aren't familiar with linked data or the Semantic Web, it's probably a good time to get better acquainted with the concepts, as it seems to be a popular theme that is rippling through the Web development world, with promises of exciting possibilities. At this year's APIcon in London, Markus Lanthaler, inventor of Hydra and one of the core … [Link]
Mashable » Less Traffic on Your Commute? Thank Big Data
Last year, Los Angeles became the world's first major city to synchronize all of its traffic lights, a nearly 30-year, $400 million project that allows the city's traffic operators to instantaneously turn red lights green and control signals in congested areas. Though the early results of the program have been favorable — travel speed has increased 16%, while travel time is down … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Administration Argues For Backdoors In Personal Electronics
mi writes Attorney General Eric Holder called it is "worrisome" that tech companies are providing default encryption on consumer electronics, adding that locking authorities out of being able to access the contents of devices puts children at risk. “It is fully possible to permit law enforcement to do its job while still adequately protecting personal privacy,” Holder said at a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Homemade Iron Man Gauntlet Can Fire Actual Rockets [Video]
This Iron Man gauntlet by prop maker Patrick Priebe can fire real rockets. The gauntlet features a palm-mounted laster and an actual rocket launcher. Of course, he’s not providing plans to help people build one of themselves, naturally. [AnselmoFanZero | Via IO9] [Link]
Mashable » How to Install the Windows 10 Preview Version
It’s already time. Windows 10 was officially announced Tuesday, and now you can download the preview version of the software. To get the Windows 10 preview, you should sign up for the Windows Insider Program, which means Microsoft will send you the latest Windows preview builds as soon as they're available, albeit with "earlier but less polished" software. Windows will want … [Link]
Mashable » Third Day of Hong Kong Protests Were Expansive and Peaceful
Pro-democracy demonstrations on the streets of Hong Kong grew on Wednesday, as a two-day national holiday began. The largely student-driven protests are demanding the resignation of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (also known as CY Leung), as well as democratic elections for his successor. The protest has been dubbed the "Umbrella Revolution" for the umbrellas that have dominated the cityscape … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers Claim China Is Using Malware to Spy on Hong Kong Protesters
Thousands of protesters continue to fill Hong Kong's streets with umbrellas and demands for democracy, much to the dismay of the Chinese government. To prevent news of the movement from flowing into mainland China, authorities have blocked Instagram, censored social media posts and, allegedly, targeted Yahoo with an attack that would make the normally secure site vulnerable to snooping and censorship … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan's Shinkansen Bullet Trains Celebrate 50th Anniversary
AmiMoJo writes Japan's Shinkansen bullet-train has marked its 50th anniversary. The first Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka debuted on October 1st, 1964, ahead of the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Since then, the Shinkansen has run about 2 billion kilometers, or the equivalent of 50,000 times around the earth. It has carried about 5.6 billion passengers. The latest series to enter operation, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Lingo24 Releases APIs for Machine Translation and Professional Service
Machine and professional translation service Lingo24 has opened up its services via API. Speaking with ProgrammableWeb at last week’s APIcon UK, CTO David Meikle explained how the service can provide greater accuracy than big-name translators and how the API can learn as it goes to improve accuracy in any given industry vertical.
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New Scientist – News » Ebola case in the US highlights risk to other nations
As long as the African epidemic continues unabated, researchers warn that the risk to countries in Europe and elsewhere will keep rising 
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Mashable » Live Updates: Hong Kong Protesters Demand Leader's Resignation
Pro-democracy demonstrations in central Hong Kong have shown no signs of waning on the second day of a national holiday. The activists of Occupy Central (also known as the Umbrella Revolution) threatened to occupy government buildings if Hong Kong's leader, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, did not resign on Thursday. Protesters are also demanding that China allow a democratic selection of candidates … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Monster neutrino solves cosmic-ray mystery
A cosmic coincidence hints that high-energy neutrinos and superfast cosmic rays both come from the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy 
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Slashdot » iOS Trojan Targets Hong Kong Protestors
First time accepted submitter Kexel writes Security researchers have claimed to discover the first Apple iOS Trojan attack in a move to thwart the communications of pro-democracy Hong Kong activists. From the article: "The malicious software, known as Xsser, is capable of stealing text messages, photos, call logs, passwords and other data from Apple mobile devices, researchers with Lacoon Mobile … [Link]
Mashable » The Two Faces of Hong Kong: National Day Photos Show Stark Division
HONG KONG — The scene at National Day celebrations across Hong Kong couldn't have been more different from what was happening on the city's streets. As Hong Kong's top leader, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (also known as CY Leung), greeted Beijing officials behind a barrier of security to mark the 65th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, tens of thousands … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby used in notorious fear experiment is lost no more
In 1919 "Little Albert" was conditioned to fear harmless animals in an infamous experiment. Now it looks as if we've solved the mystery of his later life 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When the Starbuck Mermaid Mutates [Pics]
While at work, Redditor IHunt likes to transform the mermaid on his Starback cups into characters from comic books or movies. Unfortunately, there’s only 4 for now, but these look pretty good! Check ‘em out! posted a Reddit thread sharing his/her drawings on Starbucks cups, which are completed during lulls at work. The creative doodler transforms the mermaid girl into … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watson supercomputer looks for genetic heart danger
The Jeopardy!-winning supercomputer is teaming up with a powerful individual heart simulator to diagnose someone's chances of sudden cardiac arrest 
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Mashable » The Reality of GoPro Videos vs. Our Expectations
Tiny GoPro cameras have captured the lives of the most extreme adventurers, giving us adrenaline rushes vicariously. But as the cameras get cheaper, people with not-so-adventurous lives are snatching them up in hopes of making their lives appear more exciting Unfortunately, such very normal existences aren't worth documenting with a fisheye lens. Forklift Operator Drops Coin Into a Bottle With … [Link]
Slashdot » Earth Gets Another Quasi-Moon
The Bad Astronomer writes Astronomers have found a new asteroid, 2014 OL339, that is a quasi-moon of the Earth. Discovered accidentally earlier this year, the 150-meter asteroid has an orbit that is more elliptical than Earth's, but has a period of almost exactly one year. It isn't bound to Earth like a real moon, but displays apparent motion as if … [Link]
Mashable » ARM Introduces a Platform for the Internet of Things
More and more devices are joining the Internet of Things, but the quality of the experience can very greatlyARM is introducing a platform that does most of the heavy lifting on the chip side, in hopes of making it easier for gadget makers to build connected devices with some consistency, ARM — with a chip tech that serves as the backbone … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » FBI to Open Up Malware Portal to Private Sector
The Federal Bureau of Investigation will soon open its Malware Investigator portal to the private sector.
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Mashable » Celebrities Start #FeelingNuts for Testicular Cancer Awareness
Prepare to go nuts. Arriving on the heels of the ALS #IceBucketChallenge comes #FeelingNuts, a social media campaign to raise awareness for testicular cancer. Unlike the viral ALS challenge, #FeelingNuts doesn't require a donation or any cold water (thank goodness, amirite?). It just takes a photo (hopefully a SFW one) of a crotch grab to encourage men to regularly feel their … [Link]
Mashable » The World's Fourth-Largest Lake Has Nearly Disappeared
The Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest freshwater lake, is down to just 10% of its peak capacity. NASA released dramatic photos showing its rapid disintegration over the past 14 years, as the lakebed has given way to cracked soil and rusted, stranded boats. A new paper in science journal Nature, published Wednesday, found that the nations that straddle the Aral … [Link]
Mashable » Texas Ebola Patient Had Contact With School-Age Children, Governor Says
An Ebola patient who is in isolation at a Dallas hospital had previous contact with school-age children, Texas Governor Rick Perry said on Wednesday. Those children are now being monitored at home, Gov. Perry said, and their parents are obviously concerned about the contact. See also: CDC Director: 'We Will Control' First Ebola Case Diagnosed in U.S. The news comes as … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Look inside a giant supernova that seeded the universe
Some of the very massive stars that populated the early universe exploded completely, sowing the seeds of future stars, solar systems and galaxies 
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Mashable » The Original 'Star Wars' Trilogy in 3 Minutes
The original Star Wars trilogy: a pinnacle of science fiction, a master class in space opera, an iconic example of universe building and, maybe, just a little bit too long to watch. If you're planning on watching the J.J. Abrams-helmed 2015 installment and want a bit of a refresher course, look no further than our breakdown here. See also: The … [Link]
Mashable » Last Chilling 'Interstellar' Trailer Starts the Final Countdown
LOS ANGELES — T-minus five weeks until the release of Interstellar. But who's counting? We are, after this fourth (and apparently final) trailer for Christopher Nolan's forthcoming space epic, which raises the stakes significantly for Matthew McConaughey's mission to find another home for the human race. In this movie, clock is ticking a lot faster than we thought. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Sarah Silverman's 'SNL' Promo Is 20 Years in the Making
Sarah Silverman tackles Saturday Night Live hosting duties this weekend, marking her first return to the show in 20 years Silverman worked as a writer for SNL during the 1993-1994 season, but lost her job when none of her sketches made it to air after 18 weeks. Thankfully, her promo with Taran Killam looks promising, and with Maroon 5 as … [Link]
Mashable » At Least 10 Dead After Ukraine Shelling on First Day of School
Clashes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk left at least 10 people dead on Wednesday after a residential area in the city was shelled Donetsk has seen a spike in violence in recent weeks, much of which is centered around the airport, despite a tenuous cease-fire in the region. See also: People Are Willing to Give Away Their Personal Data … [Link]
Slashdot » Back To Faxes: Doctors Can't Exchange Digital Medical Records
nbauman writes: Doctors with one medical records system can't exchange information with systems made by other vendors, including those at their own hospitals, according to the New York Times. One ophthalmologist spent half a million dollars on a system, but still needs to send faxes to get the information where it needs to go. The largest vendor is Epic Systems, … [Link]
Mashable » 1964: Cassius Clay vs. The Beatles
In February 1964, the Beatles made their first visit Stateside. The Liverpudlians performed twice on the Ed Sullivan show, and played concerts in Washington, D.C.’s Coliseum and New York’s Carnegie Hall, all while I Want to Hold Your Hand and the album Meet the Beatles rode high on the U.S. charts and dominated the airwaves. Meanwhile, in Miami's 5th St. Gym, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Oracle Extends API Management Reach in the Cloud
At the Oracle OpenWorld 2014 conference today, Oracle made a major thrust toward bridging the gap between enterprise IT systems and mobile applications with the preview of Mobile Application Accelerator, a rapid application development tool, and the launch of a new cloud integration service.
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Mashable » People Are Willing to Give Away Their Personal Data for a Cinnamon Cookie
This story was co-published with ProPublica. In a highly unscientific but delicious experiment last weekend, 380 New Yorkers gave up sensitive personal information — from fingerprints to partial Social Security numbers — for a cookie. “It is crazy what people were willing to give me,” said artist Risa Puno, who conducted the experiment, which she called “Please Enable Cookies,” at a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World's smallest microphone is just one molecule
By making the tiniest microphone, researchers hope to listen in on super-small sounds made in chemical and biological reactions 
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Slashdot » Hundreds of Police Agencies Distributing Spyware and Keylogger
realized sends this news from the EFF: For years, local law enforcement agencies around the country have told parents that installing ComputerCOP software is the "first step" in protecting their children online. … As official as it looks,ComputerCOP is actually just spyware, generally bought in bulk from a New York company that appears to do nothing but market this software … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A First Look at Windows 10
On September 30th, 2014, Microsoft Announced the next OS in the Windows line: Windows 10. Yep, they’re totally skipping Windows 9 since they claim the next operating system will be a huge leap forward technology and feature-wise. The new version will also bring back many features that were left behind in Windows 8 such has the Start Menu and the … [Link]
Mashable » Florida Police Officer on Leave After Firing Stun Gun at 62-Year-Old Woman
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida police officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation after he fired a stun gun at a 62-year-old woman's back during an arrest in a Tallahassee neighborhood. Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo called a news conference early Wednesday morning to announce the investigation after authorities obtained a video capturing the Tuesday … [Link]
Mashable » Home Design Site Houzz Raises $165 Million to Expand Globally
Houzz is about to do some renovation of its own. The home-design and remodeling website announced on Wednesday that it raised $165 million in a Series D round of funding led by Sequoia to accelerate its global expansion, and further invest in technology. See also: Houzz Helps You Make Your House a Home Houzz launched in the United States in 2009 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Immune signature predicts recovery time after operation
Some people are on their feet within days of major surgery while others are confined to bed for weeks – a blood test could one day predict which you'll be 
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Mashable » Listen to Jason Aldean's Album a Week Before It Goes on Sale
From the sound of Jason Aldean's Old Boots, New Dirt album, which you can hear below ahead of its Oct. 7 release, the "Burnin' It Down" singer is gunning to win Male Vocalist of the Year again at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2015. The album stream — available on Mashable first as well as CMT.com and the CMT … [Link]
Mashable » Booth and Brennan Cope With Heartbreak in 'Bones' Sneak Peek
Is your heart still ripped to shreds after last week's episode of Bones? Well, just wait until you see what's in store this week In this exclusive clip from Thursday's episode, we see that Bones and Booth are having trouble putting the pieces back together in the the aftermath of Sweets' death. Booth is particularly shouldering the blame because, as he … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's Big Day: See Exactly How Windows 10 Works
Microsoft introduced Windows 10, the followup to the unsuccessful Windows 8, at an event in San Francisco on Tuesday. There was no live stream of the presentation at the time, but now you can watch the entire demo in the video above See also: Hands On With the Windows 10 Preview Some wondered why Microsoft skipped Windows 9 and went … [Link]
Slashdot » The $1,200 DIY Gunsmithing Machine
An anonymous reader writes: You may recall Cody Wilson as the man behind the world's first 3D-printed gun. He built a company behind the ideals of DIY gun-making, and now he's come back with another device: the "Ghost Gunner," a CNC mill designed to create the lower receiver of an AR-15 rifle. "That simple chunk of metal has become the … [Link]
Mashable » The Weather Channel Releases 2014-15 Winter Storm Names, And They're Terrible
The Weather Channel is continuing its practice of unilaterally naming winter storms, which it began doing two winters ago. The list of storm names for the upcoming winter came out on Wednesday, and they're awful Naming any type of storm without the endorsement of the National Weather Service — which does not name anything other than tropical storms and hurricanes — … [Link]
Mashable » Derek Jeter Is Tired of Boring Athlete Comments, So He's Starting a Blog
Derek Jeter, the former shortstop and surefire Hall of Fame inductee, spent years as the face of not only the New York Yankees, but also much of baseball. Despite one of the highest profiles in baseball, Jeter admits that he was never quite comfortable talking to the press. Enter The Players' Tribune, a media website from the former captain that will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Montreal Comic Con 2014 Cosplay in Pictures: The Leftover Edition [Photo Gallery]
I published most of my photos from Montreal Comic Con 2014 earlier this month (Part I | Part II), but in the past few weeks, I received a lot of requests about putting the rest online. So here they are, geeks. If I took your photo on September 13th and it does not appear in the gallery below, it’s simply … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kill Map Shows You Where to Avoid Liam Neeson [CHART]
EOne Marketing created this handy chart in honor of the new movie A Walk Among the Tombstones. I guess Liam Neeson really does have a very particular set of skills. Click Map to Enlarge (opens in new tab)! 
Do you agree with this kill count? Are there any movies that are missing? [via Shortlist] [Link]
Slashdot » Aral Sea Basin Almost Completely Dry
An anonymous reader writes: In 2000, NASA began taking satellite images of the Aral Sea in central Asia, which was once the fourth-largest inland lake in the world. At that time, there was an expansive eastern basin, and smaller basins to the north and west. In images recorded just last week, we see that the eastern basin is completely gone, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beautiful Princess Ruto Cosplay [PICS]
The Blue Girl is a cosplayer and aspiring makeup artist. If this Legend of Zelda Princess Ruto cosplay is any indication, this young lady has some skills. (Photos by Dark Star Photography) 
[via Geek Girls] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Shuttle map gives the best view yet of Earth's curves
Fourteen years ago, the space shuttle flew a mission to map the contours of our planet in unprecedented detail. Now the data is finally released in full 
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Mashable » 'Twilight' Lives On, as Short Films on Facebook
It seems that vampires really are immortal. Lionsgate is planning to revive Twilight as a series of short films on Facebook, according to a new report in the New York Times. See also: 11 Movies That Change When You're an Adult The studio is planning five films, each of which focuses on Twilight characters, to debut exclusively on Facebook in … [Link]
Mashable » Boston Herald Cartoon About Obama Draws Fire for 'Watermelon' Reference
An incendiary political cartoon in Wednesday's Boston Herald depicting a White House intruder asking President Obama if he has tried the new watermelon toothpaste is drawing fire for employing an offensive racial stereotype. The cartoon below appears to reference an incident last week, when an Army veteran named Omar Gonzalez allegedly scaled the White House fence, overpowered a Secret Service agent … [Link]
Mashable » Tyler Perry Is Oddly Talented at Drone Racing
Add drone racing to the list of several things (acting, directing, screenwriting) Tyler Perry can do Using iPad-controlled drones, Perry raced Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday's Tonight Show. And as it turns out, the one thing Fallon is not good at is drones — he should've stayed in 2013 Perry is also set to be a father soon, so hopefully this … [Link]
Mashable » PopKey GIF Keyboard Proves Sometimes a GIF Can Say It All
Ladies and gentleman of the Internet, animated GIF keyboards for iOS have arrived. PopKey, the emoji-style keyboard for animated GIFs, rolled out to Apple's App Store Wednesday, and it's pretty much everything you hoped for. See also: 21 Weird GIFs You Can't Unsee The app is a bit like a super-charged emoji keyboard, but one that allows you to use GIFs, … [Link]
Mashable » New York Times to Cut 100 Jobs, Shuts Down NYT Opinion App
The New York Times announced Wednesday that it plans to cut around 100 newsroom jobs, roughly 7.5% of the staff. The Times will offer buyouts to staffers, with extra incentives for those who have been there longer, before resorting to layoffs to reach the target for reductions See also: The Full New York Times Innovation Report "While there are promising signs … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Everyday drugs could give extra years of life
Evidence is emerging that some widely used drugs can prolong lifespan for well people – and insiders have started taking them off-label 
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Slashdot » China Worried About Terrorist Pigeons
An anonymous reader writes: A pleasant event was planned for the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. A ceremony at Tiananmen Square would release 10,000 pigeons at sunrise to symbolize an era of peace. Unfortunately, even symbols of peace can apparently remind people of violence. Chinese authorities searched all 10,000 pigeons for "dangerous materials," after … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 Tech Terms You're Mixing Up
Do you ever find yourself trying to hide your confusion at work meetings while the tech team is tossing around terms like UI and UX? Or maybe you’re all about downloading the latest apps, but you’re not totally sure what “app” actually means. Well, it’s time to stop faking it and start learning some of today’s most important tech vocabulary. We’re … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong Protesters: We'll Occupy Buildings If Demands Not Met
HONG KONG — As the crowd searched for direction, the two groups behind Hong Kong's massive pro-democracy demonstrations — Occupy Central and Scholarism — spoke up on Wednesday afternoon. Reiterating previous demands, both groups requested the immediate resignation of Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying See also: Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution: A Protest Like No Other The student leaders behind Scholarism … [Link]
Slashdot » Which Cars Get the Most Traffic Tickets?
An anonymous reader writes: Have you ever been pulled over for a traffic stop and wondered if your sporty car was what caught the officer's attention? Ever had an officer pass up your clunker to snag a flashier vehicle? Well, there's now some data showing which vehicles accumulate the most tickets. According to a study by Insurance.com, drivers of the … [Link]
Mashable » How Developers Should Adapt to Apple Watch
In our latest Ask a Dev video, iOS architect Kevin Harwood discusses what the Apple Watch means for developers Apple finally unveiled in early September that its long-rumored wearable will be available in 2015. They also confirmed it will run on its own custom operating system, Watch OS. While there are still a lot of unanswered questions for developers out … [Link]
Mashable » The 25 Most Romantic Cities in the World
Searching for Mr. or Ms. Right? Head over to Paris, Sydney or Venice. These three lucky destinations are the most romantic cities in the world, according to a new report by WeLoveDates.com. Although these hot spots may be obvious choices, the global dating site uncovered various cities that may be a little closer to home. You might be able to whisk … [Link]
Mashable » Apple to Add Gold to iPad Lineup, Report Says
Apple’s love affair with gold is about to extend to the iPad, as the company is planning to introduce the color as a new option in an effort to boost lagging tablet sales. Gold-colored backings for 9.7-inch iPads are set to be released sometime in October, according to Bloomberg. A gold iPad would join other products that have sported the metal … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Adds to Office Line With Sway Storytelling App
Before Windows Phone and the Windows Store, some of the software most associated with Microsoft was Office. But though the Office portfolio has undergone several updates and refreshes over the years, the lineup itself has remained relatively unchanged — until now Microsoft rolled out a preview version of Sway, its new storytelling app, which will be added to the Microsoft … [Link]
Slashdot » Tetris To Be Made Into a Live Action Film
SchrodingerZ writes: Threshold Entertainment has announced that it will be producing a live action film based on the Russian stacking game Tetris. Designed in 1984 by Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris has sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Threshold CEO Larry Kasanoff promises "a very big, epic sci-fi movie," explaining, "this isn't a movie with a bunch of lines running around the … [Link]
Mashable » Jony Ive Talks Apple Watch, Design Process in October Vogue
The October issue of Vogue, hitting newsstands now, features an extensive interview with Jony Ive. The interview also includes a few new details on the Apple Watch, which author Robert Sullivan was able to get his hands on a few weeks before the product was unveiled to the press at the Sept. 9 iPhone 6 event. See also: The Apple Watch … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk: We Must Put a Million People On Mars To Safeguard Humanity
An anonymous reader writes: Elon Musk's ambitions for SpaceX keep getting bigger. First he wanted to make the trip to Mars affordable, then he wanted to establish a city-sized colony, and now he's got his eye on the future of humanity. Musk says we need a million people on Mars to form a "sustainable, genetically diverse civilization" that can survive … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save Up to 50% on Popular Movie Franchises
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 50% off on movies and box sets from popular movie franchises such as Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Batman, The Matrix, Terminator and a lot more! [Up to 50% on Popular Movie Franchises] [Link]
Mashable » 7 Ways to Preserve Your Battery Life on iOS 8
Those of you running the latest iOS 8 software on your iPhone or iPad might notice your battery life dwindling faster than usual That's because the handful of shiny new features added to the mobile operating system are working harder to make your mobile experience more productive. Of course, ironically, that productivity lasts for less time than before. See also: The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Robotic Dolphins and Flying Water Car! [Video]
An amazing video featuring robotic dolphins and a flying water car by Devin Graham (Devin Supertramp.) [devinsupertramp] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Winners of the SDCC 2014 Her Universe Fashion Show Are… [VIDEO + PICS]
Back in March, we brought you the fashion show and contest Her Universe, Hot Topic, and Nerdist were holding at San Diego Comic-Con. Thirty-six designers competed, and as it turns out, the two creations that won were Back to the Future-themed and Once Upon a Time-themed. The “Great Skirt, Marty” ensemble was designed by Amy Beth Christenson and won the … [Link]
Mashable » 36 Elaborate Halloween Costumes to Make Everyone Jealous
You spent all year dreaming up a concept, painstakingly executed your costume weeks in advance. Then you show up to the party utterly disappointed in your performance — you've been outdone. What you thought was an amazing Halloween costume is actually a couple linens haphazardly sewn together coupled with some bad face paint See also: 22 Haunted House Reactions to Pee … [Link]
Mashable » Humanity Has More Mothers Than Fathers, DNA Reveals
Mothers outnumbered fathers throughout much of human history, a new DNA analysis of people around the world shows. The genetic findings offer evidence for polygyny, when one man has many wives, and other reproductive customs, as people migrated out of Africa. "[Historically] more of the women were reproducing than the men," study researcher Mark Stoneking, a professor of biological anthropology at … [Link]
Mashable » These 8 Popular Games Totally Kill Your Phone Battery
It’s all fun and games until your smartphone battery dies Whether you're passing time or procrastinating, mobile games offer endless hours of entertainment. But with advanced graphics, special effects and more, games can sharply cut your device's battery life and quietly eat up your data plan. See also: 10 Best Cross-Platform Multiplayer Mobile Games From Angry Birds to Candy Crush Saga, … [Link]
Mashable » Local Search Popularity Means Small Businesses Still Need SEO
More and more consumers are turning to their smartphones and mobile devices to help them find nearby businesses and make purchases. In fact, 50% of people who make local searches on a smartphone visit a store within a day, according to a report from Google. The report, which broke down consumers' local search behavior, also found that 34% of tablet and … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Painfully Embarrassing Mistakes Made at Work
It’s one thing to jam the copier your second day on the job. But falling asleep at your desk? That's just unforgivable. At work, when every potential mistake could mean an unwanted 9:00 a.m. meeting with human resources, it can be tough to laugh off your slip-ups See also: 16 Hilarious Confessions About Being Fired Secret-sharing app Whisper tapped into its … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 October 2014
Robotics Has Too Many Dreamers, Needs More Practical People (IEEE) — Grishin said that while looking for business opportunities, he saw too may entrepreneurs proposing cool new robots and concepts but with no business cases to support them. The robotics … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Hermione Remix' Will Cast a Spell on You
It's been the month of Emma Watson, and to conclude it: a Hermione-themed song created with clips from the Harry Potter films The magical remix (featuring a frizzy-haired, baby Watson) was a collaboration between music producers Pogo and P.SUS Pay close attention to the important cameo appearance by the boa constrictor escapee from Sorcerer's Stone. Thaaaaankz! Tyler Perry Is Oddly … [Link]
Slashdot » David Cameron Says Brits Should Be Taught Imperial Measures
00_NOP writes: Children in the U.K. have been taught in metric measures in school since (at least) 1972, but yesterday British Prime Minister David Cameron suggested that they should actually be taught in Imperial measures (which are still in use officially to measure road distances and speeds, but not really anywhere else). Is this because he hasn't a clue about … [Link]
Mashable » Ebola Case Stokes Concerns for Liberians in Texas
DALLAS — The first case of Ebola diagnosed in the U.S. has been confirmed in a man who recently traveled from Liberia to Dallas, sending chills through the area's West African community whose leaders urged caution to prevent spreading the virus. The unidentified man was critically ill and has been in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital since Sunday, federal health … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution: A Protest Like No Other
HONG KONG — A young man drops a box full of water bottles on the street, and ten people come running to help. As the garbage trucks roll in, volunteers help clean the streets, paying close attention to sorting the recyclable bottles from the trash. If you need to cross a barricade on the highway, a team of ten people will … [Link]
Mashable » ‘We Will Execute You’: The Survival of One Man Held by Pro-Russian Rebels in Ukraine
DONETSK, Ukraine – At a corner table inside Donetsk’s Ramada hotel, Dmytro Potekhin takes a long sip from a glass of Jack Daniels before huffing down a bowl of hot carbonara. See also: The Woman Running Supplies to the Ukraine Front Lines His hair is unkempt and his face unshaven. Dark bags encircle his eyes. He is exhausted and his muscles … [Link]
Slashdot » The Executive Order That Redefines Data Collection
sandbagger writes: " …it is often the case that one can be led astray by relying on the generic or commonly understood definition of a particular word." That quote apparently applies to words offering constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure. TechDirt looks at the redefinition of the term "collection" as redefined by Executive Order 12333 to allow basically every … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Vines That Show Off Upload and Editing Features
Last week, we challenged Mashable readers to use the features of Vine's latest update to create unique six-second videos We saw submissions that showed off the uploading capability, as well as the duplicating and editing tools. Some Vines even used multiple aspects of the update, resulting in cool compilation videos of special effects and all-natural shots. See also: Hands On With … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Voice' Recap: A Budding Coachmance and A Week of Fierce Competition
After an exciting start last week, The Voice returned with another round of auditions this week, featuring two returning hopefuls, a total of five 4-chair turners and the show's first blind singer We also continued to witness the developing coachmance between Gwen and Pharrell, as well as appreciate Blake's witty one-liners and the emotional roller coaster that is Adam Levine As … [Link]
Mashable » Space Time-Lapse Dazzles With Nature's Light Shows
Although this time-lapse of Earth taken from space is only a minute long, it's out of this world. (Sorry.) Astronaut Alexander Gerst captured the footage from the International Space Station as he traveled 17,895 miles-per-hour above our tiny planet. This 'Hermione Remix' Will Cast a Spell on You GOTCHA: Hidden Bra Cam Does Its Job, Catches People Staring At Boobs … [Link]
Slashdot » Antarctic Ice Loss Big Enough To Cause Measurable Shift In Earth's Gravity
An anonymous reader writes: Contrary to what we were sometimes taught in high school physics, the Earth's gravity is not constant. It actually shows slight variations on different parts of the Earth's surface, and the variations correlate with the density of the material on that surface. The European Space Agency has been measuring gravity for four years, mapping these variations … [Link]
Mashable » Rescuers Spend Hours Saving a Dog Caked in Tar
Determined rescuers in India gave new life to a dog in a painful situation. A passerby noticed a dog covered in tar and frozen in place after he fell into a hot tar pit in Rajasthan, India. A call was placed to Animal Aid Unlimited, a local rescue center for street animals in need of assistance See also: Firefighters Save … [Link]
Mashable » GOTCHA: Hidden Bra Cam Does Its Job, Catches People Staring at Boobs
Smile, gawkers, you're on Hidden-Nestlé-Boobie camera! Nestlé is taking an unusual, yet on-topic approach to raising awareness for its #CheckYourSelfie breast cancer awareness campaign with this stunt. The jury is still out on whether this is an effective campaign to raise awareness for #CheckYourSelfie, but I think we can all admit that they get an A for effort… or shall … [Link]
Slashdot » Mysterious Feature Appears and Disappears In a Sea On Titan
schwit1 writes: Cassini images taken in 2007, 2013, and 2014 of one of Titan's largest hydrocarbon seas find that a mysterious feature there keeps appearing and disappearing. Quoting: "The mysterious feature, which appears bright in radar images against the dark background of the liquid sea, was first spotted during Cassini's July 2013 Titan flyby. Previous observations showed no sign of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D': Flowers for Agent Cooper
We’ve known since August that Kyle MacLachlan was coming to Marvel's Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D. this season, but there was no realizing the full, surreal impact of seeing the erstwhile Agent Cooper in the Marvel universe until it actually happened. Well, cue the snappy jazz and put on some damn good coffee, because MacLachlan — who is presumably Skye's father — shows … [Link]
Mashable » Why Denver Public School Students Are Protesting For AP History
Hundreds of students and teachers at Denver-area public schools are skipping classes to protest a school board proposal that could change the way AP U.S. History is taught in the district as well as board-mandated tweaks to teachers' pay Two Denver high schools were shut down on Monday after a vast majority of teachers called in sick or took personal days … [Link]
Slashdot » Are the World's Religions Ready For ET?
Science_afficionado writes: At the current rate of discovery, astronomers will have identified more than a million exoplanets by the year 2045. That means, if life is at all common in the Milky Way, astronomers could soon detect it. Realization that the nature of the debate about life on other worlds is about to fundamentally change, lead Vanderbilt astronomer David Weintraub … [Link]
Mashable » Meet 15 of Advertising's Rising Stars
Agencies and advertisers have descended upon New York for Advertising Week to discuss new trends, platforms and tactics in the marketplace. We wanted to celebrate the industry's young talent, so we asked senior agency staff to highlight the up-and-coming creatives whose work has caught their eye. See also: 5 Ways the Ad World Has Changed in the Last 10 Years Below, … [Link]
Mashable » Messages Supporting Hong Kong Protesters Stream from Web to the Streets
The protests in Hong Kong calling for more local control of its political future have largely played out on television news broadcasts and live blogs, constantly updated with the latest developments But for one group of self-described media artists in Hong Kong, even this high level of focus on the protests was simply not enough. They decided to crowd source support … [Link]
Mashable » Mozilla Fans Are Getting a Firefox OS Streaming Media Stick
After cheaper smartphones, it now appears that the next frontier for the Mozilla community is the television, thanks to an open source device called Matchstick Like Google's Chromecast, the Firefox OS-powered device, which was previewed back in June, aims to make your television smarter by seamlessly connecting it your computer See also: Chromecast Hack Lets You Rickroll Your Neighbor's TV The … [Link]
Mashable » 1907-1915: Russia Before the Revolution, in Color
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863–1944) became photographically renowned in Russia for a color portrait of Leo Tolstoy. It was this fame that, in 1909, brought him to the attention of Tsar Nicholas II. Prokudin-Gorsky's subsequent meeting with the tsar and the tsar's family was to be the pivotal moment in his life: The tsar provided both the funding and the authority for Prokudin-Gorsky … [Link]
Mashable » Tracy Morgan: 'Can't Believe Wal-Mart is Blaming Me'
Seatbelt or no seatbelt, Tracy Morgan wasn't about to let Wal-Mart put the blame on him without a response. A day after the retailer filed an answer to Morgan's lawsuit, claiming Wal-Mart wasn't responsible for his injuries because he wasn't buckled in, Morgan fired back: "After I heard what Wal-Mart said in court I felt I had to speak out. I … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » APIcon UK: SimilarWeb Shares Its J-Curve Dev and Revenue Growth Experience
It is rare for an API provider to reveal quants around developers onboarded, API calls or revenue generated from its API. At APIcon UK, SimilarWeb offered a rare inside look, not only sharing its growth rate metrics but also revealing the tactics and techniques that got it there. Noam Schwartz, ex-CEO of TapDog — the competitive intelligence technology bought by … [Link]
Slashdot » Arducorder, Next Open Source Science Tricorder-like Device, Nears Completion
upontheturtlesback writes: The Arducorder Mini, an Arduino-compatible pocket-sized handheld sensing tool and the next in line of open source science tricorder-like devices designed by Dr. Peter Jansen, is nearing completion. Where the previous models have included about a dozen sensors spanning atmospheric, electromagnetic, and spatial readings, an exciting video of the new prototype shows this model includes sensors for spectroscopy, … [Link]
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