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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.

Slashdot » More Details On The 3rd-Party Apps That Led to Snapchat Leaks

Saturday 11 October 23:59:00 UTC 2014

Yesterday we posted a link to Computerworld's reports that (unnamed) third-party apps were responsible for a massive leak of Snapchat images from the meant-to-be-secure service. An anonymous reader writes with some more details: Ars Technica identifies the culprit as SnapSaved, which was created to allow Snapchat users to access their sent and received images from a browser but which also … [Link]

Slashdot » Z Machine Makes Progress Toward Nuclear Fusion

Saturday 11 October 23:15:52 UTC 2014

sciencehabit writes Scientists are reporting a significant advance in the quest to develop an alternative approach to nuclear fusion. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, using the lab's Z machine, a colossal electric pulse generator capable of producing currents of tens of millions of amperes, say they have detected significant numbers of neutrons — byproducts of fusion … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel Premieres Footage of Netflix's 'Daredevil' at New York Comic Con

Saturday 11 October 23:05:03 UTC 2014

DaredevilcostumeFeed-tw Feed-fbNo one in the Daredevil panel at New York Comic Con could have thought of a better place to be on a Saturday night. Why? Because Marvel premiered four — yes, four — clips from the highly anticipated series. The clips, taken from various points during the pilot, featured first looks at almost all of the main characters — including Matt … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mind-Blowingly Cool E.T. Face Makeup [Tutorial]

Saturday 11 October 23:00:55 UTC 2014

/center> A cool (but fairly complex) E.T. face makeup tutorial by Youtuber Iwanted2c1video. [iwanted2c1video] [Link]

Slashdot » Ex-NSA Director Keith Alexander's Investments In Tech Firms: "No Conflict"

Saturday 11 October 22:35:00 UTC 2014

Presto Vivace (882157) writes "No conflicts appear to exist" among Keith Alexander's investments, the NSA said. "New financial disclosure documents released this month by the National Security Agency (NSA) show that Keith Alexander, who served as its director from August 2005 until March 2014, had thousands of dollars of investments during his tenure in a handful of technology firms." Don't … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a Mugshot Every Tom Brady Fan Can Appreciate

Saturday 11 October 22:17:43 UTC 2014

Patsfanvictorthompson1Feed-tw Feed-fbAdd this to the ever-growing list of mugshots we can't believe are real. Victor Thompson, 46, was arrested in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sept. 10 for possession of synthetic marijuana, The Smoking Gun reports. Thompson, who originally hails from New Hampshire, told police he had recently moved down to Florida. He was discovered trespassing on the grounds of a community center. … [Link]

Mashable » Walgreens Memo Leak Hints at Oct. 18 for Apple Pay Launch

Saturday 11 October 21:54:20 UTC 2014

Apppy0870Feed-tw Feed-fbHints cropped up last week that Apple Pay might make its debut on October 20, but a newly discovered memo indicates that it may launch even sooner In a memo revealed in a report from MacRumors, managers at Walgreens are instructed to prepare for the launch of Apple Pay on Oct. 18 See also: 5 Reasons Why Apple Pay Is the … [Link]

Slashdot » Experts Decry Randomized Ebola Treatment Trials As Unethical, Impractical

Saturday 11 October 21:36:00 UTC 2014

New submitter Strangely Familiar writes "A letter in the Lancet calls for alternatives to randomized trials for Ebola treatments: "Leading health experts today urge the deployment of alternative trial designs to fast-track the evaluation of new Ebola treatments. In a letter to The Lancet, 17 senior health professionals and medical ethicists, from Africa, Europe, and USA, argue that although randomised … [Link]

Mashable » What We Learned About Season 5 of 'The Walking Dead' at Comic Con

Saturday 11 October 21:33:58 UTC 2014

ThewalkingdeadcomicconFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first few minutes of The Walking Dead Season 5 are among the most intense ever seen on the show before A crowd of more than 3,000 know this to be true, as they were shown the footage during a panel for the show during New York Comic Con Saturday evening. (Minor spoilers ahead.) In the clip, we return to Terminus … [Link]

Mashable » An Astronaut's Fisheye View of Earth Spinning Day Into Night

Saturday 11 October 21:00:57 UTC 2014

Fish87adfsaFeed-tw Feed-fb Assuming you don't count our robot on Mars, we're still a single-planet species, so any extra insight into our planet remains pretty fascinating Such is the case with a new video posted on Saturday by European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst. Recorded from on board the Cupola observatory module on the International Space Station, the time-lapse, fisheye-style video shows us … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It’s Caturday: Geektastic Cat Scratching Posts for Your Cat!

Saturday 11 October 21:00:25 UTC 2014

Unfortunately, these video game-themed cat scratching posts are concept products only, but how cool would it be if they’d exist for real? I’d totally order the “Catari” version above! [Source: If Induestries | Via] [Link]

Slashdot » How Spurious Wikipedia Edits Can Attach a Name To a Scandal, 35 Years On

Saturday 11 October 20:34:00 UTC 2014

Andreas Kolbe (2591067) writes For more than six years, Wikipedia named an innocent man as a key culprit in the 1978/79 Boston College point shaving scandal. The name Joe Streater was inserted into Wikipedia by an anonymous user in August 2008. The unsourced insertion was never challenged or deleted, and over time, Streater became widely associated with the scandal through … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: Autodesk Sketchbook and More

Saturday 11 October 20:30:40 UTC 2014

App-roundup-1010Feed-tw Feed-fb Amid the news of Tesla unveiling its new Model D and Apple confirming the date of its next iPad event, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, each weekend, Mashable rounds up our favorite new and updated apps so you won't miss out. See also: Use These 10 Apps During Downtime This week's list includes … [Link]

Mashable » Grieving Parents Shocked When Son Turns Up Alive and Well

Saturday 11 October 20:30:24 UTC 2014

Bzjim92ceaeea0qFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, an Alaskan couple was overcome with relief after discovering that their son was actually alive and well at his girlfriend's home. Karen and Jay Priest received a knock on their Palmer, Alaska, home at 3 a.m. on Thursday from a state trooper, who told them that their 29-year-old son Justin had died in a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Really Bad? [Science Video]

Saturday 11 October 20:00:09 UTC 2014

From the American Chemical Society: It’s happened to many of us: Half asleep in the morning, you finish brushing your teeth and reach for your daily glass of orange juice. After taking a big swig, you spit it back out, making a face like you’ve just chewed on a lemon. Turns out, a specific chemical in your toothpaste is responsible … [Link]

Mashable » The 27-Year-Old Who Tells Investors and Reporters What's New in Tech

Saturday 11 October 19:45:34 UTC 2014

Ryan-hooverFeed-tw Feed-fbRyan Hoover was dancing with some friends at DNA Lounge in San Francisco last month when a stranger suddenly turned to him and asked, "Are you Ryan from Product Hunt?" A few weeks later, another person recognized him while he was working out at the gym. "It's been happening more than I would expect lately," Hoover says. "It makes me feel … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: VPN Setup To Improve Latency Over Multiple Connections?

Saturday 11 October 19:33:00 UTC 2014

blogologue writes I've been playing Battlefield for some time now, and having a good ping there is important for a good gaming experience. Now I'm in the situation where I have mobile internet access from two telecom companies, and neither of those connections are stable enough to play games on, the odd ping in hundreds of milliseconds throws everything off. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Yep, Even Weeping Angels Have Pets [Video]

Saturday 11 October 19:00:17 UTC 2014

Don’t blink. Blink and you’re dead. They are fast. Faster than you can believe. Don’t turn your back. Don’t look away. And don’t blink. Good Luck. [Ralph Eastwood | Via GU] [Link]

Mashable » A Week for U.S. History Books: 12 Beautiful Gay Marriage Moments

Saturday 11 October 18:45:54 UTC 2014

SamesexmarriageFeed-tw Feed-fbThis week, same-sex couples across the United States flocked to courthouses with hopes of securing marriage licenses and a place in history. The Supreme Court refused to hear five states' appeals of pending gay marriage cases on Monday, essentially clearing the way for same-sex marriages to take place in Indiana, Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin. Those states began issuing marriage certificates … [Link]

Slashdot » Oculus Hiring Programmers, Hardware Engineers, and More For VR Research Division

Saturday 11 October 18:20:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Buried toward the end of the must-watch keynote by Oculus VR's Chief Scientist, Michael Abrash, was the announcement of a new research division within Oculus which Abrash says is the "first complete, well funded VR research team in close to 20 years." He says that their mission is to advance VR and that the research division … [Link]

Mashable » Nikon 1 J4: $600 Point-and-Shoot Pretends to Be a Mirrorless Camera

Saturday 11 October 18:00:37 UTC 2014

Nikon-1-j4-review-1Feed-tw Feed-fb The saying "you snooze, you lose" has never been more appropriate than to describe Nikon's paltry mirrorless camera offerings Mirrorless cameras are no longer experimental camera products. While Nikon was busy pumping out its millionth entry-level DSLR iteration, camera makers like Olympus, Sony and Panasonic have mounted a huge offensive against DSLRs with smaller, lighter and more affordable interchangeable-lens cameras … [Link]

Mashable » Heightened Ebola Screenings Begin at New York's JFK Airport

Saturday 11 October 17:46:21 UTC 2014

EbolascreeningFeed-tw Feed-fbCustoms and health officials began taking the temperatures of passengers arriving at New York's Kennedy International Airport from three West African countries on Saturday in a stepped-up screening effort meant to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. Federal health officials said the entry screenings, which will expand to four additional U.S. airports in the next week, add another layer of … [Link]

Mashable » 30 Spooky Snacks for a Frightfully Delicious Halloween Party

Saturday 11 October 17:30:47 UTC 2014

WitchfingersFeed-tw Feed-fbThe only thing more terrifying than ghosts and ghouls is a Halloween party with no hors d'oeuvres. If you want your big monster mash to be hit, it's not the music or the decorations that are really going to wow your guests — it's the food. A big buffet of things that go bump in the night is exactly what you … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel to Release Official Singing and Dancing Baby Groot Toy [Video]

Saturday 11 October 17:29:01 UTC 2014

This is for all you “Guardians of the Galaxy” fans out there: Marvel will be releasing this adorable singing and dancing baby Groot toy just in time for the holidays! The toy was made in collaboration between Marvel and electronic toymaker KIDdesigns and will retail for just $14.99. Naturally, Groot will play a version of the Jackson 5’s I Want … [Link]

Slashdot » Core Secrets: NSA Saboteurs In China and Germany

Saturday 11 October 17:28:47 UTC 2014

Advocatus Diaboli writes with this snippet from The Intercept: The National Security Agency has had agents in China, Germany, and South Korea working on programs that use "physical subversion" to infiltrate and compromise networks and devices, according to documents obtained by The Intercept. The documents, leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, also indicate that the agency has used under cover … [Link]

Mashable » Deadpool Dance Party Takes Over New York Comic Con

Saturday 11 October 16:45:48 UTC 2014

Screen-shot-2014-10-10-at-6.53.55-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb What happens when you get a bunch of Deadpool cosplayers into a room together? A Deadpool dance party, of course. See also: 35 Cutest Cosplay Couples at New York Comic Con We caught these costumed wise-crackers at this year's New York Comic Con. Check out the video above for all the Deadpool you can handle, and visit our comprehensive cosplay … [Link]

Slashdot » How Poor Punctuation Can Break Windows

Saturday 11 October 16:38:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with a report at Ars Technica about how a small bug can lead to a security problem. In this case, the problem is that quotation marks — or the lack of them — can be significant. From the Ars article: "The scenario… requires a 'standard' user with access rights to create a directory to a fileserver … [Link]

Mashable » Edward Snowden's Life in Moscow Isn't as Bad as You Think

Saturday 11 October 16:31:20 UTC 2014

Edward-snowdenFeed-tw Feed-fb He survives on a diet of ramen and chips. He spends much of his time reading books and learning Russian. When he does leave his room, it's with an awareness that he might very well be under surveillance. Those are the details that have previously come out about Edward Snowden's life in Moscow during the past year or so. It … [Link]

Mashable » 19 Brain-Popping Costume Ideas Involving Balloons

Saturday 11 October 16:30:31 UTC 2014

BalloonsFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t be fooled by the astronomically high prices of Halloween costumes — there is a better way Armed with only a package of balloons, a balloon pump and a little (OK, a lot) of patience, you'll have all you need to make a one-of-a-kind costume. See also: 30 Creative DIY Costumes You Should Start Working on Now For a costume that … [Link]

Mashable » Negotiating Salary at a Startup Versus a Corporation

Saturday 11 October 16:04:25 UTC 2014

SalaryFeed-tw Feed-fbStartups, which used to take around $8 million and six months of work to launch, increasingly demand only tens of thousands of dollars and a few weeks of time to get off the ground. Technology has made it easier to establish startups, and with increased entrepreneurial options come attractive opportunities for job seekers looking to abandon the traditional corporate modelWhile passion … [Link]

Slashdot » Only 100 Cybercrime Brains Worldwide, Says Europol Boss

Saturday 11 October 15:38:00 UTC 2014

mrspoonsi writes There are only "around 100" cybercriminal kingpins behind global cybercrime, according to the head of Europol's Cybercrime Centre. Speaking to the BBC, Troels Oerting said that law enforcers needed to target the "rather limited group of good programmers". "We roughly know who they are. If we can take them out of the equation then the rest will fall … [Link]

Mashable » 10 'Game of Thrones' Cosplayers Killing It at Comic Con

Saturday 11 October 15:00:39 UTC 2014

Got-cosplay-thumb-110Feed-tw Feed-fbThe weekend is long and full of cosplay The Game of Thrones' fandom flocked to New York City for an action-packed weekend full of Comic Con and cosplay: Sansas and Daenerys and Jon Snows (oh my!). Fortunately, no reports of marriage or murder have been reported See also: 59 Most Impressive Cosplayers at New York Comic Con 2014 Instead, Lannisters and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Wonder stuff: Frozen smoke to clean the world

Saturday 11 October 15:00:00 UTC 2014

Almost as light as air, aerogels are a heavyweight solution for everything from heat-bleeding windows to carbon emissions (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » Here We Go Again: Kmart Says It Got Hacked, Too

Saturday 11 October 14:51:27 UTC 2014

KmartFeed-tw Feed-fbKmart is the latest retailer to be hit by a data breach. Kmart announced late Friday that its stores' payment systems were hit by malware early last month, compromising an untold number of credit and debit card numbers. The company says its IT team first discovered the data breach on Thursday and launched an investigation into it with a security firm. … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows Users, Get Ready For a Bigger-Than-Usual Patch Tuesday

Saturday 11 October 14:33:00 UTC 2014

dibdublin (981416) writes with a report from The Register: October is stacking up to be a bumper Patch Tuesday update with nine bulletins lined up for delivery — three rated critical. Cloud security firm Qualys estimates two of the lesser "important" bulletins are just as bad however, as they would also allow malicious code injection onto vulnerable systems. Top of … [Link]

Mashable » Preparing for Battle, Badass World War I Pilots Said 'Cheese'

Saturday 11 October 14:10:11 UTC 2014

Cockpits-1-cropFeed-tw Feed-fbThese photographs were taken during biplane training flights just before and after the United States entered World War I, in San Diego, Calif., and San Antonio, Texas. Most of the pictures were taken by the pilot of the second man in a plane, usually the flying instructor; a few of the images were taken by the pilot. All the pictures were … [Link]

Mashable » Creativity (and Satisfaction) Take a Hit When You Watch the Clock

Saturday 11 October 13:45:15 UTC 2014

TimeFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are two kinds of people in the world. You've probably heard that. There are introverts and extroverts, planners and improvisers, marshmallow eaters and marshmallow savers, women (Venus) and men (Mars), right-brained people and left-brained people (or maybe not). Now there's yet another way to divide the human race in half: by how we organize time. There are "clock-time" people and … [Link]

Mashable » 35 Cutest Cosplay Couples at New York Comic Con

Saturday 11 October 13:41:29 UTC 2014

Comicon-couples-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt can be rather intimidating to go to New York Comic Con alone. So cosplayers are tag-teaming at the Javits Convention Center this weekend in creative and elaborate getups Comic book heroes clash with TV and book characters, and superheroes walk hand-in-hand with monsters and villains. It's like fandom shipping, but IRL See also: 59 Most Impressive Cosplayers at New York … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2014 Cosplay in Pictures – Friday [Gallery]

Saturday 11 October 13:35:07 UTC 2014

Yep, once again this year we are on location at New York Comic Con 2014 to cover the event for you guys, and this time, Rich from Aggressive Comix is there to snap photos of some of the most awesome costumes we’ve seen. You can check them all out in the picture gallery below, and if you see yourself featured … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 55% Off X-Men: Days of Future Past [Blu-ray] – $17.99

Saturday 11 October 13:34:44 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has X-Men: Days of Future Past on Blu-ray for just $17.99. That’s 55% off the movie’s regular list price of $39.99. -X-Men: Days of Future Past [Blu-ray] – $39.99 $17.99 (55% Off) [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DIY Zombie Pancake Art! [Pic + Video]

Saturday 11 October 13:33:03 UTC 2014

Nathan Shields of Saipancakes, whom we featured on many occasions on GAS, is back with some rather terrifying pancakes for Halloween, and this time, he has a quick video tutorial giving the basics on how to make some of your own at home! [Saipancakes] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Minecraft – Doctor Who Skin Pack Volume I [Video]

Saturday 11 October 13:32:51 UTC 2014

The Minecraft Doctor Who Skins Volume I is a DLC that is exclusively available for the Xbox 360 edition of Minecraft. Launch yourself on an epic adventure in space and time with the Minecraft Doctor Who Skins Volume I. Over 50 characters from all eras of the show including the First, Fourth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors, Amy Pond, Clara Oswald, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvelous Zelda Statues [Pics]

Saturday 11 October 13:31:56 UTC 2014

From Thinkgeek: These Zelda Statues depict Link and Ganondorf as they appear in the game The Legend of Zelda – Twilight Princess. Link stand at 10″ tall on his sculpted base, while Ganondorf is a bit bigger at 12″ tall. Both are incredibly detailed and are approved by Nintendo! Hey, it’s a good thing these are Zelda Statues and not … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Is Telekinesis Real? [Science Video]

Saturday 11 October 13:30:59 UTC 2014

Telekinesis, the ability to manipulate matter with the mind alone, is a trait exhibited by some of the most iconic fictional characters, including Neo, Yoda, and, of course, Carrie. But is this mind control actually possible in real life? Emma Bryce subjects telekinesis to the scientific method. [Ted Ed] [Link]

Mashable » Photographer Says Goodbye to Her Dog in Heartfelt Portrait Series

Saturday 11 October 13:30:10 UTC 2014

ChubbythumbFeed-tw Feed-fbSaying goodbye to a loved one is one of the hardest experiences life throws, and losing a pet is no exception. When 23-year-old photographer Maria Sharp saw that the days with her beloved pup were numbered, she decided to create a portrait session so that she could always remember her dog Chubby. See also: Photo Series Documents Tiny Kittens From Rescue … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand Deep-Drilling Project May Help Warn of Future Quakes

Saturday 11 October 13:15:34 UTC 2014

New_zealand_south_island_north_coastFeed-tw Feed-fbA deep-drilling project into one of the world's most dangerous earthquake faults is now underway on New Zealand's South Island. Scientists from around the world have gathered at the drill site near Whataroa, north of Franz Josef glacier, for the rare opportunity to glimpse the inner workings of the Alpine Fault. The island-spanning fault unleashes a great earthquake every two to … [Link]

Mashable » Read the First Story from Margaret Atwood's 'Stone Mattress,' Our MashableReads Selection

Saturday 11 October 13:13:26 UTC 2014

Margaret-atwoodFeed-tw Feed-fbIt is possible that no writer has greater bridged the gap between the pre- and post-Internet worlds quite so skillfully as Margaret Atwood, and this particular skill makes her a natural fit for the MashableReads social book club. But her enchanting Twitter presence is only one of many reasons why Stone Mattress: Nine Tales is our October MashableReads pick Atwood is … [Link]

Mashable » What It Takes to Be a Professional Voice Actor

Saturday 11 October 13:00:33 UTC 2014

AndrearomanoFeed-tw Feed-fbSaturday morning cartoons are a defining piece of everyone's childhood. The people who have made our favorite cartoons have worked day and night for decades to create incredible shows. Even the voices behind your favorite characters require a dedicated amount of time and a keen ear, one that Andrea Romano (no, the other one) has honed for more than three decades. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cops Complain Criminals Wiping Seized Phones

Saturday 11 October 13:00:17 UTC 2014

Five British police forces have confirmed that phones and tablets seized as evidence have been remotely wiped while in their custody. Responding to enquiries by the BBC, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Durham and Nottingham police all reported one wiping incident, while Dorset said it had suffered six such incidents in the space of a year. A sixth force, Cleveland, had one wiping … [Link]

Slashdot » What Will It Take To Run a 2-Hour Marathon?

Saturday 11 October 12:32:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes Alex Hutchinson writes at Runner's World that runners have cut the distance to the sub-two marathon in half since 1998, but it will get progressively harder to trim the remaining seconds. Still, the physiologists tell us that it's not impossible, meaning it is possible. Hutchinson says it will take several things: a cold day in March or November; … [Link]

Mashable » This Year's National Christmas Tree Lighting Will Be Dec. 4

Saturday 11 October 11:30:20 UTC 2014

TreeFeed-tw Feed-fbIt isn't even Halloween, but if you want to see the national tree lighting in Washington, D.C., it's time to start thinking Christmas. Tickets for the National Christmas Tree lighting on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. ET will be available through an online lottery, according to the National Park Service and National Park Foundation. The lottery will be open from 10 … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Essential Tips to Survive a Breakup Without Deleting Facebook

Saturday 11 October 11:04:58 UTC 2014

Facebook_breakupFeed-tw Feed-fbNo matter how it went down, breaking up is tough. And let's be real, Facebook doesn't make the emotional aftermath any easier The social network, which often preserves the digital remains of relationships, has given the post-breakup blues a whole new meaning. During the healing process, many tend to deactivate and delete their accounts to get over their heartbreak faster See … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gamers polled on Xbox can predict US election results

Saturday 11 October 11:00:00 UTC 2014

Cheaper, faster and able to reach larger audiences than traditional methods, polling through game consoles could predict the outcome of US elections [Link]

Slashdot » Flash IDE Can Now Reach Non-Flash Targets (Including Open Source)

Saturday 11 October 9:20:00 UTC 2014

lars_doucet (2853771) writes Flash CC now has an SDK for creating custom project file formats; this lets you use the Flash IDE to prepare and publish content for (not-the-flash-player) compile targets. Among these new platforms is OpenFL, a fully open-source re-implementation of the Flash API that exports to Javascript and C++ (no Flash Player!), among other targets: When Adobe demoed … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Martian methane sniffer adapted for Earth

Saturday 11 October 7:00:00 UTC 2014

The hypersensitive methane detector on NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is being repurposed to ferret out gas leaks on Earth [Link]

Slashdot » Infinite Browser Universe Manyland Hits 8 Million Placed Blocks

Saturday 11 October 6:18:00 UTC 2014

j_philipp (803945) writes Manyland [Here's the twitter feed and a FAQ] is an html5/ JS-based MMO universe created by a community and two indie developers from Europe. Everything in the world can be freely drawn and placed: From the cars, animals, plants, houses, bridges, to everyone's own bodies. Like Wikipedia, by default areas are editable by everyone (and removing a … [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong Protests Continue With Fewer Participants

Saturday 11 October 5:53:36 UTC 2014

Hong-kong-democracy-protestFeed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG—So you thought the big street protests that began in Hong Kong late last month have fizzled and gone away? Think again. Contrary to many people's expectations, the street protests in this Asian financial hub – complete with umbrellas, pro-democracy banners and blocked multi-lane thoroughfares – are very much alive and kicking. See also: Hong Kong Government Cancels Talks With … [Link]

Mashable » Protesters Easily Take Over Ferguson Police Department Lot

Saturday 11 October 4:43:39 UTC 2014

Ferg1Feed-tw Feed-fbOn the first night of a weekend of planned demonstrations called "Ferguson October," protesters took over the Ferguson Police Department parking lot. At first, the takeover had a tense feeling, but the mood soon transitioned to one of calm, activists and reporters on the ground said, despite a large crowd, which began to thin around midnight. Police officers wore name badges—in … [Link]

Mashable » School Disbands Rugby Team Over Sexist Leaflet

Saturday 11 October 4:30:44 UTC 2014

RugbyFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen the London School of Economics men's rugby team handed out misogynistic and homophobic leaflets at a student fair, it attracted more media attention than new recruits. Now the famed school — alma mater of presidents, prime ministers, Nobel Prize economists and the Rolling Stones — has disbanded the rugby team for a year as a punishment, The Guardian reports. See … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S5 Active: A Flagship Phone With Klingon Aesthetics

Saturday 11 October 4:00:28 UTC 2014

Samsung_s5_active-15Feed-tw Feed-fbArmor worn and swords swung by actors in ancient and medieval movie adventures are often constructed of plastic, etched and painted to look like the heavy metal ware worn and wielded by the original warriors Samsung has pulled some similar materials tomfoolery with its Galaxy S5 Active. In photos, the Galaxy S5 Active looks as if it's encased in protective metal … [Link]

Mashable » Pollution in China Hits 20 Times Safe Limit

Saturday 11 October 3:43:22 UTC 2014

Tienanmen-squareFeed-tw Feed-fbA thick haze of smog has descended on parts of northern China, pushing pollution to more than 20 times what the World Health Organization considers a safe limit. The heavy smog reduced visibility in some areas to such an extent Friday that highways were closed and residents were warned to stay indoors. Beijing authorities raised the city's air pollution alert to … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 Most Charitable Cities in the U.S.

Saturday 11 October 3:30:03 UTC 2014

Charitable-city-salt-lakeFeed-tw Feed-fbSalt Lake City, Memphis and Birmingham are the most charitable cities in the U.S., according to a new study. The Chronicle of Philanthropy published its annual "How America Gives" special report on Sunday, and found that these metropolitan areas had the highest percentages of gross income given to charity in 2012. The findings are based on IRS data covering $180 billion … [Link]

Slashdot » NSA To Scientists: We Won't Tell You What We've Told You; That's Classified

Saturday 11 October 3:12:00 UTC 2014

MojoKid writes One of the downsides to the news cycle is that no matter how big or hot a story is, something else inevitably comes along. The advent of ISIS and Ebola, combined with the passing of time, have pushed national security concerns out of the limelight — until, that is, someone at the NSA helps out by reminding us … [Link]

Mashable » Why Stealthily Saving Snapchat Photos Is So Easy

Saturday 11 October 2:53:11 UTC 2014

Unnamed3Feed-tw Feed-fbYour Snapchat photos and videos may disappear from the app, but the messages can still be saved indefinitely without your knowledge All it takes is downloading one of many readily available third-party apps. While it appears the purported Snapchat photo hack was a hoax, the incident raises some longstanding questions about the security of the popular ephemeral messaging app. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Police Block Radio Communications as 'Ferguson October' Protests Kick Off

Saturday 11 October 2:11:15 UTC 2014

Police-shooting-missouriFeed-tw Feed-fbAuthorities in St. Louis encrypted their radio communications system Friday, just two days after protesters rushed to demonstrate at the scene of a fatal shooting involving a white police officer and a black teen. The controversial move will limit access to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department transmissions, which activists, protesters and the media have been listening to via scanners to keep … [Link]

Mashable » How to Follow the 'Ferguson October' Weekend of Protests

Saturday 11 October 1:31:53 UTC 2014

Ferguson-october-fridayFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands of protesters have convened in a rainy St Louis this weekend for a multi-day protest called "Ferguson October." Organizers say the aim is to build momentum for a movement against police violence, to call for justice for shooting victims Michael Brown and Vonderrit D. Myers, and to spotlight other police-related incidents. See also: Raw City: Inside Ferguson's War at Home … [Link]

Mashable » Edward Norton Really Compared His New 'Birdman' Film to 'Gravity'

Saturday 11 October 1:12:09 UTC 2014

Birdman-keaton-nortonFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — The Hulk and Batman walked onto a stage to small talk about another superhero. No joke. Edward Norton and Michael Keaton totally teamed up Friday night at New York Comic Con to discuss their Birdman film, with Norton going so far as to compare the upcoming dark comedy to the Oscar-winning space epic Gravity. The cinematography in Birdman … [Link]

Mashable » Hasan Minhaj and Trevor Noah to Join 'The Daily Show'

Saturday 11 October 0:55:55 UTC 2014

Minhaj-noahFeed-tw Feed-fbJon Stewart's news-comedy juggernaut just got a little bigger. Comedy Central announced Friday that The Daily Show will be adding two fresh faces to its staff in upcoming months. Comedian, storyteller and writer Hasan Minhaj is to join the cast as a correspondent in November while acclaimed South African comic, Trevor Noah plans to begin as a contributor in December See … [Link]

Mashable » The 9 ‘Once Upon a Time’ Secrets They Spilled at New York Comic Con

Saturday 11 October 0:26:13 UTC 2014

EmmahookFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — Once Upon a Time is full of secrets, a few of which were spilled at New York Comic Con on Friday. Co-creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis sat down with star Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan) for a candid chat about the show's Frozen season. From details about the mysterious Snow Queen (Elizabeth Mitchell) to intriguing hints about Emma’s … [Link]

Mashable » 13 Well-Meaning But Misguided Ebola Avoidance Tips From Scared Moms

Saturday 11 October 0:23:10 UTC 2014

Mom-advice-on-ebola-01Feed-tw Feed-fbMoms around the world appear to be united in their belief that you will get Ebola while flying on a plane. Their fears persist on Twitter despite numerous reassurances from the World Health Organization that Ebola is not an airborne virus The fact is it is spread through "direct close contact with symptomatic patients." And airports are screening passengers to keep … [Link]

Slashdot » Kmart Says Its Payment System Was Hacked

Saturday 11 October 0:05:00 UTC 2014

wiredmikey writes Kmart is the latest large U.S. retailer to experience a breach of its payment systems, joining a fast growing club dealing successful hack attacks. The company said that on Thursday, Oct. 9, its IT team detected that its payment data systems had been breached, and that debit and credit card numbers appear to have been compromised. A company … [Link]

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