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

Mashable » Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Talks to Play Doctor Strange

Thursday 2 October 23:51:57 UTC 2014

Doctor.strangeFeed-tw Feed-fbThose hoping to see Joaquin Phoenix don a high-collared red cape and vanquish villains on the big screen as neurosurgeon-turned-psychedelic sorcerer Doctor Strange will be sorely disappointed. Rumors that the Oscar-winning star of Her and The Master would play the title character in Marvel's upcoming film adaption of the comic series were put to rest Thursday when Deadline reported that talks … [Link]

Mashable » Jerry Seinfeld's Favorite Seinfeld Emoji Baffles Him: 'Who's That? He's Cute'

Thursday 2 October 23:37:54 UTC 2014

Jerry-seinfeld-faceFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK CITY — Jerry Seinfeld took off his glasses for a better view of a shiny smartphone screen and used his frames to point to an emoji — his favorite emoji from the popular fan-made Seinfeld Emoji collection The 60-year-old didn't pick the emoji of Seinfeld wearing Google Glass, nor the Tweety Bird Pez dispenser, Soup Nazi, Frogger arcade game, … [Link]

Mashable » The Ebola Patient's Path From Liberia to Texas

Thursday 2 October 23:08:34 UTC 2014

Monrovia-liberia-airportFeed-tw Feed-fbA Liberian man who traveled to Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 20 from the Liberian capital of Monrovia and brought with him the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the United States. His journey has raised questions concerning the screening process before boarding flights. how, exactly, he did that. We trace his journey on a map. Have something to add to this … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Threatened With $100M Lawsuit Over Nude Celebrity Photos

Thursday 2 October 22:50:00 UTC 2014

Dave Knott writes A Los Angeles lawyer representing over a dozen female celebrities, is threatening to sue Google for $100 million US over nude photos leaked online from personal iCloud accounts. The law firm Lavely & Singer accuses the web giant of "accommodating, facilitating and perpetuating" the distribution of the photos when it failed to remove the images from its … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Does Its Own 'Bend Test' to Capitalize on iPhone Bendgate

Thursday 2 October 22:39:57 UTC 2014

Listing-image-samsung-bendFeed-tw Feed-fb Samsung is once again throwing fire at Apple — this time, with a video of its Galaxy Note 4 surviving a "bend test." This is, of course, a direct reference to Apple's Bendgate — a so-called controversy that stemmed from reports that the iPhone 6 Plus was prone to bending in your pocket. A very popular YouTube video helped stir … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » LexisNexis Risk Solutions Launches HPCC Systems Developer Contest

Thursday 2 October 22:36:13 UTC 2014

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a risk management solution provider, has launched its inaugural High Performance Computing Cluster (HPCC) Systems Developer Contest. [Link]

Mashable » Legal Experts Unimpressed with Facebook Oversight Promises

Thursday 2 October 22:19:32 UTC 2014

Facebook_researchFeed-tw Feed-fbThree months after Facebook was widely criticized for a study into user's emotions, the social network has announced that it will be more careful when doing this type of research in the future. The company pledged to do things "better" and in "the most responsible way" by giving its researchers "clearer guidelines," better training, and creating an internal review panel. But … [Link]

Mashable » The Best Quotes of Advertising Week

Thursday 2 October 22:19:11 UTC 2014

Quotes_advertisingFeed-tw Feed-fbThe stars at Advertising Week, an annual conference in New York, used to be brand icons like Tony the Tiger and the M&Ms characters, along with the "mad men" (pre-Draper's debut on AMC) from all over the country who gathered to talk about 30-second commercials and the creative inspiration behind them. Now, 11 years into the industry gathering, advertising luminaries and … [Link]

Mashable » As Resignation Deadline Lapses, Peaceful Protests Carry On in Hong Kong

Thursday 2 October 22:13:01 UTC 2014

Hong-kong-umbrella-protests-october-2-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Beijing-appointed leader of Hong Kong, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, refused protestors' demands that he step down before midnight on Thursday Thousands of protesters gathered on the city's streets, listening intently as Leung spoke to the nation and, while emotions ran high following the announcement, peace prevailed See also: Third Day of Hong Kong Protests Were Expansive and Peaceful Leung said … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacking USB Firmware

Thursday 2 October 22:07:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Now the NSA isn't the only one who can hack your USB firmware: "In a talk at the Derbycon hacker conference in Louisville, Kentucky last week, researchers Adam Caudill and Brandon Wilson showed that they've reverse engineered the same USB firmware as Nohl's SR Labs, reproducing some of Nohl's BadUSB tricks. And unlike Nohl, the hacker … [Link]

Mashable » Typhoon Phanfone May Hit Tokyo This Weekend

Thursday 2 October 22:01:01 UTC 2014

PhanfonewindfmFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter being struck by two typhoons so far this season, residents of Japan are girding themselves for yet another powerful storm this weekend. This one, Typhoon Phanfone, is spinning its way northwestward across the western Pacific Ocean, packing maximum sustained winds of 125 miles per hour as of Thursday at 3 p.m. ET It is forecast to intensify significantly, possibly into … [Link]

Mashable » Ebola Patient's Family Quarantined in Dallas Apartment With His Dirty Sheets

Thursday 2 October 21:59:45 UTC 2014

UnnamedFeed-tw Feed-fbRelatives of the Liberian man being treated for Ebola in Dallas are under a forced quarantine after defying previous orders to stay home, Texas officials confirmed Thursday The "strict public health control order" was put in place after a member of Thomas Duncan's family in northeast Dallas reportedly violated earlier requests to stay indoors and not allow any visitors to enter … [Link]

Mashable » JPMorgan Chase Says 76 Million Households Had Info Stolen in Breach

Thursday 2 October 21:58:24 UTC 2014

Jp-morganFeed-tw Feed-fbJPMorgan Chase & Co. says that a recent cyberattack compromised customer information for about 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. The New York-based bank said Thursday that customer information including names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses were stolen in the cyberattack. However, JPMorgan says there's no evidence that the data breach included customers' account numbers, passwords, Social Security … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Alien Mind Control Halloween Mask

Thursday 2 October 21:52:03 UTC 2014

mask1 Just what I need for Halloween… but WHY IS IT OUT OF STOCK? WHY? I WANT ONE! Free your mind with Our Alien mind control. Sit back and relax because his thoughts are yours and he is now in the driver seat. Full OverSized Mask.This is a nicely made foam filled mask so it keeps it shape, comfortable to wear … [Link]

Slashdot » MIT Study Outlines a 'Perfect' Solar Cell

Thursday 2 October 21:33:00 UTC 2014

Daniel_Stuckey writes A new MIT study offers a way out of one of solar power's most vexing problems: the matter of efficiency, and the bare fact that much of the available sunlight in solar power schemes is wasted. The researchers appear to have found the key to perfect solar energy conversion efficiency—or at least something approaching it. It's a new … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » SnapLogic Extends Hadoop Integration Reach

Thursday 2 October 21:28:56 UTC 2014

As a source of data, Hadoop has emerged as a “data lake” that almost every developer will eventually need to dive into. To make that easier to do, SnapLogic this week added support for Hadoop 2.0 to the fall release of the SnapLogic Elastic Integration Platform. [Link]

Mashable » Evernote to Expand Beyond Note-Taking

Thursday 2 October 21:03:33 UTC 2014

Evernote-mythbustersFeed-tw Feed-fbEvernote’s collaboration tools are improving Evernote CEO Phil Libin unveiled a series of new offerings, including new collaboration and presentation tools, at the company's EC4 conference in San Francisco on Thursday. See also: The 5 Best Email Apps for Power Users Evernote's flagship app is gaining two new features called Context and Work Chat. As you type a new note, Context … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Zip Around the Pool in This Inflatable Landspeeder [PICS]

Thursday 2 October 21:00:56 UTC 2014

I’m sorry that I found this after pool season, you guys, BUT at least you know about it and can keep on eye out for when it’s back in stock. Available on Amazon! [via Laughing Squid] [Link]

Slashdot » User Error Is the Primary Weak Point In Tor

Thursday 2 October 20:50:00 UTC 2014

blottsie (3618811) writes with a link to the Daily Dot's "comprehensive analysis of hundreds of police raids and arrests made involving Tor users in the last eight years," which explains that "the software's biggest weakness is and always has been the same single thing: It's you." A small slice: In almost all the cases we know about, it’s trivial mistakes … [Link]

Mashable » How the Soviet Union Honored the Dogs That Conquered Space

Thursday 2 October 20:43:22 UTC 2014

Soviet-22Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen it came to deciding which living creature would be first to orbit the earth, the Soviet Union chose the dog. And specifically, stray female dogs. Russian space scientists believed that such animals possessed the requisite characteristics for successful missions – self-reliance, calm and the ability to tolerate long periods of boredom. Altogether, the Soviet Union provided positions for 57 dogs, … [Link]

Mashable » Joshua Wong: The People Have Tasted Freedom, Leung Must Resign

Thursday 2 October 20:35:22 UTC 2014

Wong1Feed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG — The young leader of the student activist group Scholarism, Joshua Wong, spoke to Mashable about the dramatic events that unfolded early Friday morning in Hong Kong and repeated his call for Leung Chun-ying's resignation. In the late hours of Thursday, Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying refused to resign from office, despite calls from pro-Democracy protesters that he step … [Link]

Mashable » Emoji++ Keyboard for iOS8 Conveniently Organizes Your Emoji

Thursday 2 October 20:22:13 UTC 2014

EmojithumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe inventors of emoji have changed the way people communicate via text, however the person whose job it was to organize these emoji has ruined lives. Nothing grasps the essence of the frustrated emoticon more than searching for an obscure emoji only to find it tucked away on the "bell" or "vehicle" page for no apparent reason See also: Express Yourself … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard Is Great for iPads, Androids and Windows

Thursday 2 October 20:17:32 UTC 2014

Microsoft_keyboard_hands_in_useFeed-tw Feed-fb What goes around, comes around. We put aside our laptops in favor of tablets because they’re super-light, but still powerful. Developers recognized the power and mobile devices’ omnipresence in our lives and began to alter mobile platforms and apps to make them better productivity tools. See also: Microsoft Adds to Office Line With Sway Storytelling App But the more work … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » QUESTION: Can We Auto-Correct Humanity? [Video]

Thursday 2 October 20:02:34 UTC 2014

A simple advice that makes a lot of sense. Do you agree with this video? Do you think humanity is in need of an “auto-correct” feature? Or is this video putting too much emphasis on something that you think is perfectly fine as it is? Let us know in the comments below! [Prince Ea] [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » PayStand Releases API Allowing Developers to Build Apps That Accept Bitcoin, Digital Payments

Thursday 2 October 20:00:44 UTC 2014

PayStand, a next-generation online payment solutions provider, has just announced the public release of the PayStand API and the launch of the PayStand Developer Platform. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Street Fighter: Angry Goat Edition [Video]

Thursday 2 October 20:00:37 UTC 2014

The ultimate Street Fighter edition. Angry Goat vs the world. Fight! [Marca Blanca] [Link]

Mashable » On Hulu's 'Quick Draw,' Improv Is King

Thursday 2 October 19:59:12 UTC 2014

QuickdrawFeed-tw Feed-fb Nancy Hower and John Lehr have made careers out of embracing the unexpected For evidence of that, one need look no further than their show, Quick Draw, an improvised Western comedy that's finishing up its second season on Hulu. See also: Why You Should Drop Everything and Watch ‘Transparent’ on Amazon Lehr stars in the 1875-set show as John Henry … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Facts About Time That Will Hurt Your Brain

Thursday 2 October 19:56:40 UTC 2014

Time-nailFeed-tw Feed-fb Steve Miller Band's 1976 hit "Fly Like an Eagle" begins with the lyrical loop, "Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping … into the future." It's catchy — you're humming it to yourself right now. Admit it! And, hey, it's also true. Or is it? See also: 5 Roadblocks to Virtual Reality Becoming Mainstream Turns out, there's a lot more to … [Link]

Slashdot » Online Creeps Inspire a Dating App That Hides Women's Pictures

Thursday 2 October 19:56:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com (3830033) writes "Tricia Romano reports at the Seattle Times that Susie Lee and Katrina Hess have developed Siren, a new online dating app designed to protect against men inundating women with messages that are by turns gross, hilarious, objectifying and just plain sad. A 2012 experiment by Jon Millward, a data journalist, found that women were messaged 17 times … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Untangling physics: Knots in water, light and the sun

Thursday 2 October 19:21:45 UTC 2014

From our star's excess heat to the complexities of fluid turbulence, many a mystery might be unravelled by the bane of the headphone wearer – knots (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » 14 Hidden Tricks and Tools in iOS 8

Thursday 2 October 19:16:03 UTC 2014

Ios8-tricks-thumb-1Feed-tw Feed-fbSome of the best new features on iOS 8 are the ones you probably haven't used yet. That's because Apple has hidden a collection of new tricks and tools deep into its new mobile operating system, and many aren't easy to find. See also: 7 Ways to Preserve Your Battery Life on iOS 8 From ways to keep photos private to … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is It Worth Being Grandfathered On Verizon's Unlimited Data Plan?

Thursday 2 October 19:15:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes I understand a lot of people dislike Verizon in general, but assuming for a moment that they were your only option for a cellular service provider, is staying on their grandfathered unlimited data plan still worth it? Their recent announcement to not throttle traffic is inpiring, but I just don't know the long-term benefits of staying … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Interstellar – The Final Movie Trailer [Video]

Thursday 2 October 19:00:31 UTC 2014

This is the last trailer for Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR we’ll see before the movie hits the big screen on November 7th. I have very high hopes for the movie, so please Interstellar, do not disappoint us! [Interstellar Movie] [Link]

Mashable » 'Gone Girl' Launches 'River of Secrets' That's as Dark and Twisted as the Movie

Thursday 2 October 19:00:22 UTC 2014

Gone.girl_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — It's a bit like Whisper, but darker, more depressing, and if you get pulled into its current it can drown your entire lunch break. It's the "River of Secrets," an interactive environment that 20th Century Fox is launching Thursday as part of its promotion for Gone Girl, David Fincher's deliciously twisted adaptation of the Gillian Flynn novel … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GoodData Adds Predictive Features to Analytics Engine and Launches New SDKs

Thursday 2 October 18:42:22 UTC 2014

Business intelligence platform GoodData is preparing for its next wave of rapid growth, releasing new capabilities and SDKs for both customers and third-party "white label" developers. The new releases coincide with new funding and executive hires, all of which suggest GoodData is a key dashboard and data analytics product to watch heading into 2015. ProgrammableWeb spoke with Cory Vander Jagt, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » 'Perfect storm' turned HIV from local to global killer

Thursday 2 October 18:30:00 UTC 2014

The rapid expansion of mining and railway links from Kinshasa, the epicentre of the pandemic, helped HIV spread, say a study tracing the virus's first steps [Link]

Slashdot » End of an Era: After a 30 Year Run, IBM Drops Support For Lotus 1-2-3

Thursday 2 October 18:25:00 UTC 2014

klubar writes Although it has been fading for years, the final death knell came recently for the iconic Lotus 1-2-3. In many ways, Lotus 1-2-3 launched the PC era (and ensured the Apple II success), and once was a serious competitor for Excel (and prior to that Multiplan and VisiCalc). Although I doubt if anyone is creating new Lotus 1-2-3 … [Link]

Mashable » Were You a Pizza Hut BOOK-IT! Kid? Have a Free Personal Pan Pizza

Thursday 2 October 18:22:30 UTC 2014

PizzaFeed-tw Feed-fbPerhaps the worst part of growing up is losing eligibility to participate in Pizza Hut's BOOK-IT! When finishing books couldn't offer us the satisfaction we were seeking, there was always BOOK-IT! to ensure a personal pan pizza was waiting for us at the end of every month for our effort, nonetheless. See also: Surge Soda Returns After 12 Years of Sugary … [Link]

Mashable » How to Check If the Used iPhone You're Buying Is Stolen

Thursday 2 October 18:07:58 UTC 2014

Lost_iphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbIf a new iPhone 6 isn't exactly in your price range, there's always the option of a used device. Of course, there are some risks when buying a previously owned iOS device from an unofficial retailer like acquaintances or online sellers. If it's stolen, for one, the device's original owner may have Activation Lock turned on. If you don't have the … [Link]

Mashable » See Where America's Highest-Paid Developers Live

Thursday 2 October 18:07:03 UTC 2014

Microsoft-build-developersFeed-tw Feed-fbSeattle is home to Microsoft, and Silicon Valley is home to Apple — that much is obvious. But if you want to see where the rest of America's developers live, you'll need to take a bit of a road trip While California boasts the highest number of developers of any U.S. state (followed by Texas, New York and Washington), the Northeast … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Digital Regulator: Celebrity Hacking Victims “Stupid”

Thursday 2 October 18:00:15 UTC 2014

The man who’ll almost certainly be Europe’s next head of digital issues appears to be standing by his comments that victims of the recent celebrity photo leak were “stupid” and can’t be protected. Gunther Oettinger introduced the statement by saying that it was impossible for lawmakers and regulators to mitigate all risks. He then gave what he called a “semi-serious” … [Link]

Mashable » Pluto Is a Planet Again. Sorta.

Thursday 2 October 17:54:20 UTC 2014

PlutoFeed-tw Feed-fbPluto’s inbox is filling up with awkward NASA apology emails today. After an eight year exile from the list of technical planets in our solar system, Pluto might be making its way back as our ninth celestial next-door neighbor. Pluto’s journey through planethood started with its discovery and subsequent admission as our tiny ninth planet back in 1930. Skeptics emerged in … [Link]

Mashable » Wu-Tang Clan Releasing Part of New Album on $80 Portable Speaker

Thursday 2 October 17:48:14 UTC 2014

Wu-tang-clan-speakerFeed-tw Feed-fbRapper RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan is up to something unconventional again The rap group will release eight songs from its upcoming 20th anniversary album, A Better Tomorrow, on Nov. 14 via a portable Bluetooth speaker called a Boombot REX Only 3,000 speakers will be manufactured, and each will be sold for $79.99. Further, one of the eight songs will be … [Link]

Slashdot » Lost Opportunity? Windows 10 Has the Same Minimum PC Requirements As Vista

Thursday 2 October 17:42:00 UTC 2014

MojoKid writes Buried in the details of Microsoft's technical preview for Windows 10 is a bit of a footnote concerning the operating system's requirements. Windows 10 will have exactly the same requirements as Windows 8.1, which had the same requirements as Windows 8, which stuck to Windows 7 specs, which was the same as Windows Vista. At this point, it's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » 3D printing's future is the high street, not the home

Thursday 2 October 17:30:00 UTC 2014

Last week, US firm UPS announced it is putting 3D printers in 100 stores in response to demand from a public that wants to get creative [Link]

Mashable » Liberia Says Man Who Brought Ebola to U.S. Lied at Airport

Thursday 2 October 17:28:33 UTC 2014

EbolaFeed-tw Feed-fbLiberian officials say they will prosecute Thomas Eric Duncan, the man infected with Ebola at a Dallas hospital, because he lied at the airport about having been in contact with the disease when he left Liberia, the Associated Press reported. Duncan had been screened for fever at the airport in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, upon his departure Sept. 19, and showed no … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Create Engaging Custom Maps Using Google Maps Engine API v1.0

Thursday 2 October 17:24:18 UTC 2014

Google has announced the release of Google Maps Engine API v1.0, which features new CRUD operation functionality; applications can now perform CRUD operations on Maps Engine data via the API. Google Maps Engine is a service that allows developers to use Google's cloud infrastructure to store geographic data that can be layered on top of Google’s base map to create … [Link]

Mashable » Pixar's 'Inside Out' Trailer Will Give You All the Feels, Literally

Thursday 2 October 17:23:56 UTC 2014

InsideoutFeed-tw Feed-fb The first trailer for Disney Pixar's new film Inside Out has dropped, and the whole gang is here: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear — it's like the modern day seven dwarves The film takes place in the mind of a tween girl (terrifying concept), Reilly, as she is faced with a new city, a new school and new friends … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter Hates Adam Sandler's Netflix Deal More Than 'Jack and Jill'

Thursday 2 October 17:13:22 UTC 2014

Adam-sandlerFeed-tw Feed-fbNetflix is now in the business of resurrecting Hollywood careers it seems, demonstrated Thursday when it signed Adam Sandler to a four-movie deal Twitter did not take the news in stride, wondering if Netflix execs had watched a Sandler flick of late. (Doubtful. No one is paying for those tickets these days.) See also: Netflix Launches Site Dedicated to Spoilers Netflix … [Link]

Mashable » Sea Ice Melt Forces a Record 35,000 Pacific Walruses Onto Alaskan Beach

Thursday 2 October 17:07:43 UTC 2014

Walrus1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a vivid demonstration of the cascading consequences of manmade global warming, a record 35,000 Pacific walruses have hauled out of the Chukchi Sea onto a beach near Point Lay, Alaska. Walruses are an ice-dependent species, and with sea ice having retreated far offshore, the walruses have been forced to swim to land to be able to forage and rest, officials … [Link]

Mashable » Jon Stewart Compares White House Security to 'Home Alone'

Thursday 2 October 17:00:18 UTC 2014

Daily-show-white-houseFeed-tw Feed-fbThe White House has had a couple embarrassing (and a little terrifying) breaches of security recently, with two intruders making it into the building within 24 hours of each other in September. The latest trespasser is Daily Show Senior White House Correspondent Jordan Klepper. See also: 6 Embarrassing Times the Secret Service Screwed Up Klepper faces steps covered in ice, a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Plunge deep into an undersea mountain crater

Thursday 2 October 17:00:00 UTC 2014

Gaze into the underwater abyss where hidden mountains lurk and new islands rise from the sea [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Thursday 2 October 17:00:00 UTC 2014

All the latest on newscientist.com: how to fine-tune your mind, Ebola in the US, monster neutrino, Watson supercomputer turns heart doctor and more [Link]

Slashdot » Could Maroney Be Prosecuted For Her Own Hacked Pictures?

Thursday 2 October 17:00:00 UTC 2014

Contributor Bennett Haselton writes with a interesting take on the recent release of racy celebrity photos: "Lawyers for Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney succeeded in getting porn sites to take down her stolen nude photos, on the grounds that she was under 18 in the pictures, which meant they constituted child pornography. If true, that means that under current laws, Maroney … [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong's Leader Refuses to Resign Amid Protests

Thursday 2 October 16:54:30 UTC 2014

Leung-cyFeed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG — Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, the Beijing-appointed leader of Hong Kong, said that he does not plan to acquiesce to protestors' demands that he step down before midnight on Thursday The news was met by resounding boos from the thousands of protesters gathered on the city's streets, who listened intently as Leung spoke to the nation See also: Hong … [Link]

Mashable » Can Used Cooking Oil Solve Egypt's Environmental Problems?

Thursday 2 October 16:45:29 UTC 2014

Cairo-smogFeed-tw Feed-fbIn Egypt, a country where fuel shortages and price hikes are common, it seems unthinkable that millions of gallons of usable fuel would literally be poured down the drain. But this is in fact what happens over and over again, though with an unlikely resource: vegetable oil. After millennia of cultivation, vegetable oil still reigns as the most prolific oil to … [Link]

Mashable » 80 People Are Under Watch for Ebola in Texas

Thursday 2 October 16:41:22 UTC 2014

Ebola-emtsFeed-tw Feed-fbDALLAS — Health officials in Texas have reached out to about 80 people who may have had direct or indirect contact with the man infected with Ebola or someone close to him, a Dallas County Health and Human Services spokeswoman said Thursday. No one is showing symptoms, agency spokeswoman Erikka Neroes said. See also: How U.S. Hospitals Deal With Ebola The … [Link]

Mashable » How Many Times Does a Brooklyn Record Store Have to Reinvent Itself?

Thursday 2 October 16:32:05 UTC 2014

Permanent_records_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbPermanent Records sits on an idyllic block in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Or rather, it used to The vinyl shop, regularly named one of New York City's best by local news outlets like Gothamist and Time Out New York, lost its lease. Anyone walking by the store would know it, with signs screaming, "Lost our lease" and "We're moving" through the front windows … [Link]

Mashable » John Mulaney and Jennifer Garner Get Intense Playing 'Catchphrase'

Thursday 2 October 16:30:22 UTC 2014

MulletFeed-tw Feed-fb John Mulaney and Jennifer Garner joined Questlove and Jimmy Fallon, respectively, for a very intense and rapid-fire game of Catchphrase on Wednesday's Tonight Show Turns out, "stiff upper lip" is the hardest phrase in the book to describe in a game of Catchphrase, but Garner does not crumble under pressure. Speaking of crumble, Garner executes an award-winning performance of Cookie … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cerebellum's growth spurt turned monkeys into humans

Thursday 2 October 16:30:00 UTC 2014

As the first apes evolved into chimps and humans, it seems the cerebellum grew faster than the rest of the brain, giving us uniquely human traits and skills [Link]

Mashable » Luke James: A Soulful Crooner on the Precipice of Fame

Thursday 2 October 16:27:31 UTC 2014

LukejamesthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn an Island Records recording lounge in midtown Manhattan, Luke James is lounging on the couch, head held back and eyes closed. "And it feels so good, when I lay you down. Dancing in the dark again, in the dark again," he croons, uttering lyrics from his recently released debut album, Luke James. The cameras are off, but James — who … [Link]

Mashable » Brace Yourselves: The Kim Kardashian Game Is Now on Facebook

Thursday 2 October 16:27:17 UTC 2014

Kardashian-facebook-5Feed-tw Feed-fbFor those who felt constrained by the fact they could only play Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on their phones and tablets, we come bearing good news: Kim K. and her fabulous life (you know, the one in which you suspend disbelief and pretend you're a part of while playing) are now on Facebook. The game is expanding to the Facebook app store, … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Drops Gamasutra Sponsorship Over Controversial Editorials

Thursday 2 October 16:20:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Processor firm Intel has withdrawn its advertising from Gamasutra in response to the site's decision to carry feminist articles. The articles had drawn the ire of the self-described "Gater" movement, a grass-roots campaign to discredit prominent female games journalists. Intel was apparently so inundated with criticism for sponsoring the Gamasutra site that it had no choice … [Link]

Mashable » Jason Sudeikis, Peter Dinklage Flock to 'Angry Birds' Movie

Thursday 2 October 16:01:09 UTC 2014

Angry-birds-movieFeed-tw Feed-fbSony and Rovio seem to have made every effort to include as many comedians as possible in their animated Angry Birds movie. The voice cast, announced Wednesday, will star Saturday NIght Live alumnus Jason Sudeikis as the iconic Red bird. Josh Gad, who cut his teeth in the animated world in Frozen, will play the yellow bird Chuck, and Danny McBride … [Link]

Mashable » There Are No Words to Describe How Precious This Tiny Horse Is

Thursday 2 October 16:00:48 UTC 2014

Little-horseFeed-tw Feed-fb Li'l Sebastian fans, meet his real life counterpart: Acer, the miniature horse. At 22 inches tall, the 3-year-old Aquinas is one of the smallest horses in Britain. He lives on Wolfscastle Miniature Horse Farm, where he spends his time with other small steeds and relaxes in his stable, complete with a custom miniature door Acer even has a best friend … [Link]

Mashable » Shake Your Butt to the Tina Belcher Techno Remix

Thursday 2 October 15:59:11 UTC 2014

TinaFeed-tw Feed-fb Put down your erotic friend fiction and hit the dance floor. YouTube user Eclectic Method pays homage to Tina Belcher, everyone's favorite awkward, butt-loving ultra-nerd, with a totally danceable techno remix. Nothing captures Tina's raw sensuousness quite like a thumping techno beat tinadance tumblr_ncc5g5QQPd1r55h1ho1_400 Image: Tumblr asianamericanist Matthew McConaughey Should Consider a Career in Pep Talks Extreme Teeterboard Steps Up Your Classic … [Link]

Mashable » Matthew McConaughey Should Consider a Career in Pep Talks

Thursday 2 October 15:46:40 UTC 2014

McconaugheyfootballFeed-tw Feed-fb Alright, alright, alright already! We get it, Matthew McConaughey; your many talents include giving inspiring pep talks to football players The Oscar-winning actor stopped by his alma mater, the University of Texas, to get the football team riled up for a big game against Kansas on Sept. 27. Something he said must have worked; the Longhorns won the game, bulldozing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lip-reading computers unlock with a word

Thursday 2 October 15:43:00 UTC 2014

We might log on to future computers simply by having them watch our mouths as we speak, because the way our lips move can identify us, like a fingerprint [Link]

Slashdot » Building a Honeypot To Observe Shellshock Attacks In the Real World

Thursday 2 October 15:39:00 UTC 2014

Nerval's Lobster writes A look at some of the Shellshock-related reports from the past week makes it seem as if attackers are flooding networks with cyberattacks targeting the vulnerability in Bash that was disclosed last week. While the attackers haven't wholesale adopted the flaw, there have been quite a few attacks—but the reality is that attackers are treating the flaw … [Link]

Mashable » St. Lucia: How One Man Went From Choirboy to Electropop Frontman

Thursday 2 October 15:19:23 UTC 2014

StluciabandFeed-tw Feed-fbWelcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. With genre trends and throwbacks, we synthesize music and nostalgia. St. Lucia frontman Jean-Philip Grobler’s musical background is varied — and that's putting it lightly. The South African-born musician grew up performing in a traveling, internationally performing boys choir. This group, the Drakensberg Boys Choir, is also a school … [Link]

Mashable » The Hong Kong Protest Echoes Heard 'Round the World

Thursday 2 October 15:09:37 UTC 2014

Hong-kong-solidarityFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile mass demonstrations are bringing the streets of Hong Kong to a virtual standstill, the movement, dubbed the Umbrella Revolution has taken on a life of its own outside the city Solidarity rallies have sprung up internationally, driven by kids and young adults who are echoing the calls for democracy of those taking to the streets in Hong Kong. See also: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » A smell-defying mystery to savour

Thursday 2 October 15:08:03 UTC 2014

Losing the sense of smell can leave people feeling emotionally blunted – so why is a new exhibition about anosmia so moving, asks Mick O'Hare [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) Cooks [Comic]

Thursday 2 October 15:01:57 UTC 2014

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Slashdot » Xen Cloud Fix Shows the Right Way To Patch Open-Source Flaws

Thursday 2 October 14:50:00 UTC 2014

darthcamaro writes Amazon, Rackspace and IBM have all patched their public clouds over the last several days due to a vulnerability in the Xen hypervisor. According to a new report, the Xen project was first advised of the issue two weeks ago, but instead of the knee jerk type reactions we've seen with Heartbleed and now Shellshock, the Xen project … [Link]

Mashable » A Brief History of the Most Influential Camel Selfies of Our Time

Thursday 2 October 14:49:19 UTC 2014

Camel-selfieFeed-tw Feed-fbThe most important camel selfie of our time surfaced on Reddit on Wednesday. The photo, which features three happy friends and an even happier camel, quickly made to Reddit's front page, inspiring several other users to upload their own camel selfies to the site. It was a hump day miracle. See also: 12 Selfie Tips You Can Learn From Animals The … [Link]

Mashable » Rumor: Apple Pay, iOS 8.1 Release Date Revealed

Thursday 2 October 14:41:58 UTC 2014

Apple-pay-dateFeed-tw Feed-fbYou won't have to wait much longer for Apple Pay, if a new report holds true. In fact, it might even arrive in time to help you pay for your Halloween costume. The mobile payment platform is slated to release as part of Apple's iOS 8.1 update on Oct. 20, according to banking blog Bank Innovation. See also: 7 Ways to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Embryonic stem cells to tackle major killer diseases

Thursday 2 October 14:38:00 UTC 2014

Human embryonic stem cells are at last being tested in common, potentially fatal diseases such as heart failure and diabetes [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sonic sensors let you control tablets with table taps

Thursday 2 October 14:36:00 UTC 2014

Using microphones attached to your touchscreen device, a new system lets you give commands simply by tapping nearby surfaces [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » A foundation of empathy: The OReilly Radar Podcast

Thursday 2 October 14:29:21 UTC 2014

Editor’s note: you can subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast through iTunes, SoundCloud, or directly through our podcast’s RSS feed. In this podcast episode, Tim O’Reilly talks about building systems and services for people, keeping a close eye on the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Angry Birds' Maker Rovio to Cut 130 Jobs

Thursday 2 October 14:10:00 UTC 2014

Angry_profitsFeed-tw Feed-fbHELSINKI — Mobile game developer Rovio Entertainment says it plans to cut some 16% of its workforce amid signs that its Angry Birds game is losing some of its luster. CEO Mikael Hed said in a statement on Thursday that Rovio expects to cut up to 130 jobs in Finland, as the company had been building its team on assumptions of … [Link]

Slashdot » After Dallas Ebola Diagnosis, CDC Raises Estimate of Patient's Possible Contacts

Thursday 2 October 14:08:00 UTC 2014

As reported by Bloomberg News, The Washington Post, and other outlets, the Liberian patient whose diagnosis of Ebola infection marks him as the first such case to have been first diagnosed within the United States may have had contact with more people than previously estimated, and 80 people in the Dallas area are now believed to have come into contact … [Link]

Mashable » Fighting Crime With Google Glass in Dubai

Thursday 2 October 13:57:59 UTC 2014

Google_glass-134Feed-tw Feed-fbPoliceman and detectives in Dubai are about to get some high-tech, wearable help in the fight against crime. Dubai's police department plans to distribute Google Glass to law enforcers, according to a report. As part of a plan to make Dubai's police force the "smartest in the world" by 2018, according to Reuters, the police department in the country wants to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Secrets of Grindea' Will Satisfy Your Old-School RPG Cravings

Thursday 2 October 13:51:11 UTC 2014

Secrets-of-grindeaFeed-tw Feed-fb Secrets of Grindea is a 2D action RPG, reminiscent of Super Nintendo classics like Secret of Mana and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. But its endearing pixel art style belies a deep skill and talent system that forces you to make hard choices between specialization and balance. In our new gaming series What to Play, we … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk Teases Tesla's 'D' and the Internet Has a Field Day

Thursday 2 October 13:33:39 UTC 2014

Tesla-muskFeed-tw Feed-fbElon Musk, the founder of Tesla, gave a sneak peek at a new car on Wednesday night on Twitter, and his wording led to a few giggles. The Tesla Model D is expected to be the newest car in the company's lineup, joining the flagship Model S sedan and the upcoming Model X SUV. The company is also preparing its Model … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Copyright Reforms Legalize Back-Ups, Protect Parody

Thursday 2 October 13:28:00 UTC 2014

rastos1 writes A law has come into effect that permits UK citizens to make copies of CDs, MP3s, DVDs, Blu-rays and e-books. Consumers are allowed to keep the duplicates on local storage or in the cloud. While it is legal to make back-ups for personal use, it remains an offence to share the data with friends or family. Users are … [Link]

Mashable » A George R.R. Martin-Themed Uber Will Cruise Around NYC Next Week

Thursday 2 October 13:16:31 UTC 2014

Newyorksuperweek-arFeed-tw Feed-fbChevrolet, Uber and ReedPOP, the events company behind the upcoming Comic-Con in New York City, are combining forces to offer free rides for attendees at pop culture festival Super Week throughout the event. The inaugural Super Week, which launches on Friday in New York City, is a multi-location “pop-culture celebration” that will offer film screenings, fan events, comedy, an astronomy night … [Link]

Mashable » 5 of Europe's Most Exciting Upcoming Events in Tech and Digital

Thursday 2 October 13:04:13 UTC 2014

EuroeventsFeed-tw Feed-fbMashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that we think can help move your career forward. If you don't find something that's right for you, check out dozens of event listings featured in our complete listing. Read more… On the Events … [Link]

Mashable » Groupon's Snap App Gives You Money Back on Groceries

Thursday 2 October 13:01:06 UTC 2014

Snap-groupon-app-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbGroupon is migrating further from its original group discount product with a new app called Snap that gives you money back for grocery purchases. Snap by Groupon, on iOS and Android, features a list of grocery and consumer packaged goods. If you make a purchase and take a photo of your receipt as proof, Groupon will mail you a check for … [Link]

Mashable » LinkedIn Continues Mobile Push With SlideShare for iOS

Thursday 2 October 13:00:40 UTC 2014

The-alliance-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLinkedIn has added another standalone app to its growing mobile portfolio. The company rolled out an iPhone version of SlideShare, the presentation-sharing platform acquired by LinkedIn earlier this year. See also: 8 Tips and Tricks for LinkedIn Power Users SlideShare's iOS app was built completely with Swift, the programming language Apple introduced at this year's WWDC — a first for the … [Link]

Mashable » Nike Foundation Launches 'Girl Effect' Accelerator to Alleviate Global Poverty

Thursday 2 October 13:00:33 UTC 2014

Bridge-schoolFeed-tw Feed-fbTen companies that have been selected for a new startup incubator are committed to a linchpin of lifting millions out of poverty: empowering young women. The Girl Effect Accelerator, launched Thursday by the Nike Foundation and the Unreasonable Group, will mentor a cohort of companies that are all dedicated to the hundreds of millions of girls who live in poverty globally. … [Link]

Slashdot » How Hackers Accidentally Sold a Pre-Release XBox One To the FBI

Thursday 2 October 12:47:00 UTC 2014

SpacemanukBEJY.53u (3309653) writes Earlier this week, an indictment was unsealed outlining a long list of charges against a group of men that stole intellectual property from gaming companies such as Epic Games, Valve, Activision and Microsoft. An Australian member of the group, Dylan Wheeler, describes how it was betrayed by an informant working for the FBI, which bought a hardware … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Asynchronous now!

Thursday 2 October 12:30:10 UTC 2014

Editor’s note: this post originally appeared on Medium; it is republished here with permission. Conventional workplace wisdom declares email a daily scourge. We receive too much of it. We spend too much time replying to it. We concoct elaborate strategies … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Animator vs. Animation IV [Video]

Thursday 2 October 12:23:26 UTC 2014

The struggle between a stick figure and its creator, a computer animator. In this fourth installment, the animator is finally shown in real life interacting with his computer monitor. The stick figure, resisting his tormentor, attacks his social life by hacking his Facebook account, traveling onto his iPhone via USB cord, and drawing animations of his own to dismantle the … [Link]

Slashdot » New OS X Backdoor Malware Roping Macs Into Botnet

Thursday 2 October 12:23:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes New malware targeting Mac machines, opening backdoors on them and roping them into a botnet currently numbering around 17,000 zombies has been spotted. The malware, dubbed Mac.BackDoor.iWorm, targets computers running OS X and makes extensive use of encryption in its routines, Dr. Web researchers noted. What's even more interesting is that it gets the IP address … [Link]

Mashable » Oops! UK Council Accidentally Removes Banksy Mural

Thursday 2 October 12:06:42 UTC 2014

Banksy-muralFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A council in southern England says it instructed its workers to remove a mural before realizing it was the work of internationally famous graffiti artist Banksy. The mural, which featured a group of pigeons carrying anti-immigration banners, appeared at Clacton-on-Sea, the site of a special election next week featuring the anti-immigration U.K. Independence Party. See also: 'Bricksy' Reimagines Banksy's … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Apologizes To Drag Queens Over "Real Name" Rule

Thursday 2 October 12:06:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Facebook apologized to drag queens and the LGBT community after an outcry over the social network's policy of requiring members to use real names on their accounts. While the policy itself will stay in place, Facebook says, it will be changing how the rule is enforced. In a Wednesday post, Facebook's Chief Product Officer Chris Cox … [Link]

Mashable » Adam Sandler and Netflix Sign 4-Movie Deal

Thursday 2 October 11:59:36 UTC 2014

Adam-sandlerFeed-tw Feed-fbAdam Sandler has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix to make four feature films for the Internet TV network, the company announced Thursday. The actor's production company, Happy Madison Productions, will work with Netflix to make the films under the new contract. Netflix said the films will premiere exclusively for members of its streaming service. See also: 12 Signs You're Addicted … [Link]

Mashable » 13 Most Memorable Quotes From Famous Classic Novels

Thursday 2 October 11:30:14 UTC 2014

BooksFeed-tw Feed-fbNew authors fill the bookshelves every day, but it's the classics that we always come back to. Those old, tattered books you've had since high school contain some of history's most quotable lines of wisdom See also: The 100 Most Influential Books, According to Facebook Data Amazon analyzed Kindle users' most highlighted passages to determine the top quotes from classic novels … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Online crowd can guess what you want to watch or buy

Thursday 2 October 11:19:00 UTC 2014

Netflix-like systems work well when their algorithms have large amounts of data to learn from, but struggle without. Sometimes it's best to ask humans instead [Link]

Mashable » Your Next Acne Treatment Could Be Bacteria

Thursday 2 October 11:15:14 UTC 2014

Washing_faceFeed-tw Feed-fbThe latest front in combating acne breakouts could be in bacteria that feed on your sweat. Ammonia-oxidizing bacteria digest ammonia, which is a major component of sweat. A new, small study has shown that applying a topical creme containing the bacteria leads to healthier skin and could be used to treat acne and promote healing in wounds. SEE ALSO: Human Skin's … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 55% Off Transformers: Age of Extinction (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD) – $17.99

Thursday 2 October 11:04:39 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the just released Transformers: Age of Extinction (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD) for just $17.99. That’s 55% off on the movie’s regular list price of $39.99. Transformers: Age of Extinction is the fourth film in director Michael Bay’s global blockbuster franchise. With help from a new cast of humans, … [Link]

Mashable » Tensions Rise in Hong Kong as Police Warn Protesters Ahead of Deadline

Thursday 2 October 11:03:25 UTC 2014

Hong-kong2Feed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG — Hong Kong police warned of serious consequences if pro-democracy protesters try to occupy, or surround, government buildings as demonstrators have threatened to do if the city's pro-Beijing leader doesn't resign by midnight Thursday. The warning came as tensions grew with the approach of the deadline that student protest leaders had set for Leung Chun-ying to step down. The … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Handy Dandy Euler Diagram for your TV Watching Experience [Pic]

Thursday 2 October 11:03:11 UTC 2014

[Source: Hoof–hearted on Reddit] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Game of Thrones Theme Done Western-Style [Video]

Thursday 2 October 11:01:52 UTC 2014

A fun Western cover of the Game of Thrones theme by Youtuber BenDanProductions. [BenDanProductions] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Assassin’s Creed Unity Gameplay Video

Thursday 2 October 11:00:47 UTC 2014

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for Assassin’s Creed Unity to come out (November 11, 2014)! The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, and the storyline, as usual, looks amazing. From Ubisoft: Creative Director Alex Amancio presents you the new customization system and how it impacts the coop missions introduced in Assassin’s Creed Unity. Discover how far the customization … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Best Practices to Use in Your Holiday Marketing Campaign

Thursday 2 October 10:45:49 UTC 2014

Christmas-elvesFeed-tw Feed-fbWith e-commerce holiday sales set to increase 16.6% this year, up from $61 billion in 2013, marketers everywhere are trying to make the most of the holiday season. As you craft your own holiday marketing strategy, here are five best practices to steal from some of the top holiday campaigns in recent memory: 1. Make it personal, like OfficeMax Everyone remembers … [Link]

Mashable » The Best Seasonal Produce You Should Eat This Fall

Thursday 2 October 10:30:55 UTC 2014

Fall-produceFeed-tw Feed-fbSummer is gone, and with it, our desire to eat anything that tastes even remotely like watermelon. Instead, we're craving heartier fruits and vegetables that will carry us through autumn At the local farmer's markets, sellers are offering newly harvested seasonal produce that's begging to be roasted, baked, stewed or fried See also: 11 Veggies You Can Regrow From Leftovers Not … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 October 2014

Thursday 2 October 10:28:47 UTC 2014

I Heart Logs — I linked to Jay Kreps’s awesome blog post twice, and now he’s expanded it into a slim O’Reilly volume which I shall press into the hands of every engineer I meet. Have you heard the Good … [Link]

Mashable » NASA Discovers Secret Behind 'Man in the Moon'

Thursday 2 October 10:28:07 UTC 2014

MoonFeed-tw Feed-fb Until recently, it was believed that the 'man in the noon' — the craters that give the moon its human-like features — had been created by asteroid strikes Now, thanks to data from NASA’s GRAIL mission, which aims to create a high-res map of the moon's gravitational field, scientists have a new theory on how the moon got its "face." … [Link]

Mashable » Forget Airbnb: Sharing Economy Blooms During Hong Kong Protests

Thursday 2 October 9:58:04 UTC 2014

Hongkong-watersprayFeed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG — During these past few days of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, a communal spirit has bloomed under the overpasses and on the highways. Groups of people play cards, laugh and relax under shared umbrellas. Stalls have popped up, providing necessities to those who need it — free of charge. People help each other build beds from newspapers and … [Link]

Mashable » 35 Fun Group Halloween Costumes for You and Your Friends

Thursday 2 October 9:34:36 UTC 2014

GroupcostumeFeed-tw Feed-fbHalloween is best enjoyed with good candy, and good company Sure, going it alone is fine. But if you and your best friends are dressed in character the entire night, it's a guaranteed party. See also: 36 Elaborate Halloween Costumes to Make Everyone Jealous Before you go to your local ripoff popup shop and dress up as a group of ghosts … [Link]

Slashdot » Robot Arm Will Install New Earth-Facing Cameras On Space Station

Thursday 2 October 9:28:00 UTC 2014

SternisheFan writes Canada's robotic Canadarm2 will install the next two Urthecast cameras on the International Space Station, removing the need for astronauts to go outside to do the work themselves. Urthecast plans to place two Earth-facing cameras on the United States side of the station (on Node 3) to add to the two they already have on the Russian Zvezda … [Link]

Mashable » No Graffiti, No Alcohol: Why Hong Kong Protesters Are Keeping Order Amongst the Chaos

Thursday 2 October 8:02:49 UTC 2014

Hong-kong1Feed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG—Hong Kong people are polite, and the city's streets are kept spotless even at normal times. Shopping malls gleam, escalator handrails and lift buttons in office blocks are disinfected several times a day – a hangover from the bout of SARS that shook the city in 2003. Spitting, commonplace in mainland China, is a big no-no here. Litter, and you … [Link]

Mashable » Join 'Bone Clocks' and 'Cloud Atlas' Author David Mitchell for a Hangout

Thursday 2 October 7:30:15 UTC 2014

Google-hangoutFeed-tw Feed-fb In September, the MashableReads social book club chose The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell as its official selection. Over the course of the month, we discussed this amazing novel on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Goodreads, and Mashable readers around the world participated in a Twitter contest inspired by The Bone Clocks and Mitchell's unique style of writing. On Oct. 2 … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Life-extending drugs take humanity into new territory

Thursday 2 October 7:30:00 UTC 2014

The reasons to be cautious about taking longevity drugs probably won't hold us back. They will just be too tempting to turn down [Link]

Slashdot » UK Government Tax Disc Renewal Website Buckles Under Pressure

Thursday 2 October 7:03:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes When you pay the tax on a road vehicle in the UK, you used to get a paper "tax disk" to affix to the inside of your car windshield. However the relevant records are documented electronically anyway, inspiring the government to replace the paper system with a purely online one. Unfortunately said system was still in … [Link]

Mashable » 18 Twitter Short Stories That Prove Tweets Can Be Literary Too

Thursday 2 October 6:30:11 UTC 2014

Bookthumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbA good novel is like a teleportation machine — the story found within its pages can take you somewhere entirely new. But the novel isn't the only literary format that possesses transportive powers. So do tweets! That's what David Mitchell, author of The Bone Clocks and this month's MashableReads author, demonstrated in his short story The Right Sort. Written entirely through … [Link]

Mashable » Photographer Couple Logs Travel Adventures Kiss-by-Kiss

Thursday 2 October 6:00:45 UTC 2014

ThumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCapturing life with your significant other can be tricky, especially if one person is always behind the lens. Photographers Kendrick Brinson and David Walter Banks are documenting their happy memories in a creative way. Whenever they travel to a new place, they photograph themselves locking lips in the same signature pose. See also: Lego Travellers Build Memories With Creative Vacation Photos … [Link]

Mashable » Inside Jennifer Love Hewitt's 'Criminal Minds' Debut

Thursday 2 October 5:30:17 UTC 2014

CriminalmindsphotoFeed-tw Feed-fbJennifer Love Hewitt is officially a member of the BAU The former Client List star made her debut on CBS's Criminal Minds Wednesday night as Kate Callahan, a seasoned FBI agent with a knack for undercover work who in the premiere episode goes from interviewee to team member in a blink of an eye See also: Working on 'Stalker,' Star Maggie … [Link]

Mashable » Vomiting Robot App Illustrates Why You Shouldn't Get High on Cough Syrup

Thursday 2 October 5:10:27 UTC 2014

Puking-robotFeed-tw Feed-fb This is your robot. This is your robot on drugs. It pukes a lot. Any questions? A new mobile app aimed at teens who are at risk of abusing over-the-counter medications such as cough syrup lets them test the effects on a customized robot. The results? Lots of projectile vomiting. AWK-ward! The campaign, less in the vein of a traditional … [Link]

Mashable » Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters of Dire Consequences

Thursday 2 October 4:36:07 UTC 2014

HongkongprotesterFeed-tw Feed-fbChinese-state newspaper The People's Daily released a scathing editorial on Wednesday, saying the end result for democracy protesters in Hong Kong would be "disastrous." The editorial, which called on the protests to cease immediately, was printed on National Day, a holiday meant to celebrate the People's Republic of China. But in Hong Kong, when the national flag was raised that day, … [Link]

Slashdot » Bangladesh Considers Building World's 5th-largest Data Center In Earthquake Zone

Thursday 2 October 4:34:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with news about a government plan to build a Tier IV data center in an earthquake prone district of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Ministry of Information is considering the establishment of a Tier 4 data centre in Kaliakair, in the Gazipur region, an ambitious build which would constitute the fifth largest data centre in the world, if … [Link]

Mashable » Extreme Teeterboard Steps Up Your Classic Playground Seesaw

Thursday 2 October 4:30:43 UTC 2014

TeeterFeed-tw Feed-fb The seesaw was such a peaceful playground activity, until that one kid decided to jump off his end, slamming you to the ground. Well that kid is all grown up, and he's joined the circus and mastered the teeterboard DevinSupertramp's newest video features three dudes who pull off flips that would impressive all the kids on the playground. 'MyBook' is … [Link]

Mashable » 'MyBook' is a Game-Changing Piece of Technology That Doesn't Actually Exist

Thursday 2 October 3:55:05 UTC 2014

MybookFeed-tw Feed-fb Everyone is talking about the brand new Mybook. Too bad it doesn’t exist. One City, a San Francisco based community initiative, released a comedy video about how products become viral and it’s pretty darn spot-on. Also, Joe Montana and MC Hammer are randomly in it. Watch as a simple gaffe at an interview leads to the rise in popularity of … [Link]

Slashdot » 35,000 Walrus Come Ashore In Alaska

Thursday 2 October 3:52:00 UTC 2014

the eric conspiracy writes "Lack of sea ice in the Arctic has forced record numbers of walrus to come ashore in Alaska. The walrus, looking for a place to rest have come ashore in Point Lay Alaska. The walrus normally rest on floating ice. "We are witnessing a slow-motion catastrophe in the Arctic," Lou Leonard, vice president for climate change … [Link]

Slashdot » 35,000 Walrus Come Ashore In Alaska

Thursday 2 October 3:52:00 UTC 2014

the eric conspiracy writes "Lack of sea ice in the Arctic has forced record numbers of walrus to come ashore in Alaska. The walrus, looking for a place to rest have come ashore in Point Lay Alaska. The walrus normally rest on floating ice. "We are witnessing a slow-motion catastrophe in the Arctic," Lou Leonard, vice president for climate change … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Dallas Cowboys' C.J. Spillman Involved in Sexual Assault Investigation

Thursday 2 October 3:49:29 UTC 2014

SpillmanFeed-tw Feed-fbC.J. Spillman, special teams player for the Dallas Cowboys, is involved in a police investigation for sexual assault against a woman at a hotel, according to the New York Daily News. The investigation of the Sept. 20 incident comes amid a public image debacle for the NFL, which has been grappling with its mishandling of Ray Rice, formerly of the Baltimore … [Link]

Mashable » New York Launches a Web Portal to Match Its Tech Boom

Thursday 2 October 3:09:33 UTC 2014

Toru0870asfFeed-tw Feed-fbThe dream of Silicon Alley, New York's first attempt at crafting a tech hub competitor to Silicon Valley before the "Web 1.0" dot com crash of 2000 to 2001, has been resurrected in the form of a new website called Digital.NYC Officially launched on Wednesday by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, the website is hoping to become an online … [Link]

Mashable » A Swim in the Black Sea

Thursday 2 October 2:54:58 UTC 2014

Black_sea-1Feed-tw Feed-fb“Regardless of nationality or social status, spending a week of vacation on the shores of the Black Sea is a common dream." The Black Sea – mysterious, menacing and mythical – is at the heart of centuries of warfare, turmoil and historical drama. But to photographer Petrut Calinescu, the sea and it's surrounding resorts are "a show without an end… you … [Link]

Mashable » Windows 10 Preview and OS X Yosemite Look More Alike Than Ever Before

Thursday 2 October 2:02:25 UTC 2014

Mac_pc-1Feed-tw Feed-fbSo just how similar are Windows 10 and OS X 10.10 Yosemite? My immediate takeaway from Tuesday's Windows 10 Preview event was "Wow, this looks a lot like OS X." I say that not with any judgment — just as an observation. On Wednesday, the Windows 10 Preview became available to advanced users and developers and I rushed to install it … [Link]

Slashdot » Laying the Groundwork For Data-Driven Science

Thursday 2 October 2:00:00 UTC 2014

aarondubrow writes The ability to collect and analyze massive amounts of data is transforming science, industry and everyday life. But what we've seen so far is likely just the tip of the iceberg. As part of an effort to improve the nation's capacity in data science, NSF today announced $31 million in new funding to support 17 innovative projects under … [Link]

Mashable » New California Gun Law the First of Its Kind in the U.S.

Thursday 2 October 1:38:03 UTC 2014

Martinez-jackson-weissFeed-tw Feed-fbGov. Jerry Brown signed into law a landmark gun control bill Tuesday making California the first state in the country to allow those who suspect a close relative might pose a threat to seek a restraining order that would confiscate any firearms. The bill was introduced in response to a deadly rampage near the UC Santa Barbara campus on May 23 … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Hot Trends in Advertising

Thursday 2 October 0:59:48 UTC 2014

Wireless-tech-advertisingFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you've ever wondered if it's possible to converse in vernacular consisting almost entirely of industry buzzwords, look no further: We're officially in the thick of Advertising Week 2014 The buzzwords are signs of an ever-evolving ad space, and never is that more apparent than during the annual conference, which attracts global advertising professionals to discuss the latest industry trends This … [Link]

Mashable » Ferguson Grand Jury Faces Misconduct Investigation Over Tweet

Thursday 2 October 0:19:26 UTC 2014

FergFeed-tw Feed-fbA tweet that appears to show a leak from the Grand Jury considering whether to charge the Ferguson police officer that shot and killed unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown has sparked a misconduct investigation. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking into the alleged breach after an activist sent the tweet to authorities Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. See … [Link]

Slashdot » Leaked Docs Reveal List of 30 Countries Hacked On Orders of FBI Informant Sabu

Thursday 2 October 0:00:00 UTC 2014

blottsie writes A Federal Bureau of Investigation informant targeted more than two dozen countries in a series of high-profile cyberattacks in 2012. The names of many of those countries have remained secret, under seal by a court order—until now. A cache of leaked IRC chat logs and other documents obtained by the Daily Dot reveals the 30 countries—including U.S. partners, … [Link]

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