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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 » Hilarious Aaron Rodgers Look-Alike Pranks Packers Fans and Players

Wednesday 15 October 23:41:21 UTC 2014

Rodgers-wigglesworthFeed-tw Feed-fb British comic Tom Wigglesworth looks kind of like Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Actually, that’s an understatement; he looks a lot like Aaron Rodgers The British “double-check doppelganger”— a play off Rodgers' famous line of State Farm commercials— recently made his way stateside to see if he could use his looks to prank the unsuspecting people of Green Bay … [Link]

Mashable » Meet Booth's new partner James Aubrey in 'Bones'

Wednesday 15 October 23:38:57 UTC 2014

BonessneakpeekboydFeed-tw Feed-fbThe team on Bones might have lost an important member with the death of Sweets in the season premiere, but they've also added some new blood this season with new agent James Aubrey (John Boyd) But exactly how's the sarcastic young agent fitting in? See also: The Story Behind That Shocking 'Bones' Season Premiere If you ask the cast, swimmingly — … [Link]

Mashable » New Croissant-Hybrid 'Baissant' Brings Crumbs Bakery Back to Life

Wednesday 15 October 23:30:01 UTC 2014

CrumbsFeed-tw Feed-fb When Crumbs announced it would be reopening with a new hybrid food item on the menu, Mashable just had to get the flaky low down In July, Crumbs abruptly closed all 48 of its U.S. shops due to serious financial difficulties. But with the help of a few cupcake-loving investors, the chain was acquired in a Chapter 11 process by … [Link]

Slashdot » HBO To Offer Online Streaming Without TV Subscription

Wednesday 15 October 23:30:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes By now, everyone not living in total isolation knows that HBO has announced plans to offer content streaming in 2015 with no TV subscription requirements. Many wonder what took HBO so long to make this transition. Some speculate that the growing unpopularity of ISP giants has shifted bargaining power in HBO's favor. Others say that it's … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » What The Snappening Taught Us About API Security

Wednesday 15 October 23:18:52 UTC 2014

Snapchat's recent hack of over 200,000 explicit photos reiterates the importance of comprehensive app & API security measures. Though Snapchat is blaming illegal unofficial 3rd party apps for the hack, the fact is that Snapchat's API was too frail from the start. [Link]

Slashdot » Drupal Fixes Highly Critical SQL Injection Flaw

Wednesday 15 October 23:07:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Drupal has patched a critical SQL injection vulnerability in version 7.x of the content management system that can allow arbitrary code execution. The flaw lies in an API that is specifically designed to help prevent against SQL injection attacks. "Drupal 7 includes a database abstraction API to ensure that queries executed against the database are sanitized … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Is it Unhealthy to Stand in Front of a Microwave While it is Cooking? [Science Video]

Wednesday 15 October 23:00:47 UTC 2014

It’s not, but watch the video to understand why. [Mental Floss] [Link]

Mashable » Why is HBO Going OTT and What Does it Mean?

Wednesday 15 October 22:58:15 UTC 2014

Hbo.logo_Feed-tw Feed-fbCord cutters received some of the most welcome news they'd heard since House of Cards premiered on Netflix: HBO will in 2015 unveil a streaming (also known as Over The Top or OTT) option that can be purchased without a cable subscription. In essence, no cable provider necessary to gain access to HBO Go. See also: Are Cord-Cutters Killing Cable Companies? … [Link]

Mashable » 7 Superheroes Coming to a Movie Screen Near You

Wednesday 15 October 22:54:23 UTC 2014

AquamanFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Wednesday, Warner Brosannounced its plans for a legion of new superhero reboots in the years to come, as well as which of Hollywood's elite would have the honor of donning a cape (or spandex suit) The list included exhaustively-discussed regulars, such as Ben Affleck playing Batman in Zack Snyder's film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, to surprises, including the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: PayPal Flubs Response to Security Flaw

Wednesday 15 October 22:47:08 UTC 2014

PayPal, along with other companies, responds poorly to discovery of security flaws. Duo Security offers an API for its two-factor identification service. Plus: 5 tips on how to craft APIs for developers, and will Apple make a social TV play? [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Handling Patented IP In a Job Interview?

Wednesday 15 October 22:44:00 UTC 2014

ZahrGnosis writes I'm in the midst of a rather lengthy job interview; something I haven't done for some time as I've worked as a contract employee with a much lower barrier to entry for years. Recently, I've started patenting some inventions that are applicable to my industry. One hope is that the patents look good to the prospective employer on … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of Kissing Protestors Swarm British Supermarket

Wednesday 15 October 22:37:46 UTC 2014

SainsburysFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen a female student was thrown out of a Sainsbury's in Brighton, UK, for kissing her girlfriend, her university rallied around her. Wednesday evening, hundreds of protestors joined a kiss-in to demand tolerance, embracing under rainbow umbrellas and holding homemade signs A security guard asked Annabelle Paige, 22, a student at the University of Sussex, to leave Sainsbury's after she gave … [Link]

Mashable » Ezra Miller Cast as 'The Flash' for Film, Confusing TV Fans of Grant Gustin

Wednesday 15 October 22:25:43 UTC 2014

Ezra-miller-grant-gustinFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Warner Bros. laid out the game plan Wednesday for 10 DC Comics films — all flying into theaters within the next six years — fans of the TV series The Flash noticed Grant Gustin wasn't listed to star in the newly announced film The Flash. Instead of Gustin, who portrays the fastest man alive in CW's live-action series that debuted … [Link]

Mashable » Dear NBA: Please, Please Never Shorten Games

Wednesday 15 October 22:13:55 UTC 2014

LebronFeed-tw Feed-fbDear NBA, Let's nip this thing in the bud right now OK, so you're experimenting with a 44-minute game — four minutes shorter than that current regulation time — in a pre-season game on Oct. 19. Yes, that's all it is: An experiment and not necessarily a sign of things to come. But some of us love you so much that … [Link]

Mashable » Required Reading: 5 Articles to Help Demystify #Gamergate

Wednesday 15 October 22:13:04 UTC 2014

GamergateFeed-tw Feed-fbRight now, people who love, work on and write about video games are in a conflict This conflict centers around female representation both in video games and its surrounding industry, but has splintered into concerns about journalistic ethics and internet anonymity See also: Feminist Game Critic Cancels Talk After Death Threats All that is expressed in one hashtag: #Gamergate. It's a … [Link]

Mashable » Beachgoers Capture Shark Feeding Frenzy

Wednesday 15 October 22:02:49 UTC 2014

SharksFeed-tw Feed-fb Ah, the beauty of the food chain Beachgoers at Cape Lookout National Seashore captured sharks getting their grub on earlier this month in a massive feeding frenzy near the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Hundreds of sharks followed a school of bluefish right onto the beach on Oct. 8, while seagulls and pelicans dove in for the leftovers See also: … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Bad Lip Reading of The Walking Dead Season 4 – Part II[Video]

Wednesday 15 October 22:00:59 UTC 2014

The glue police? I’m pretty sure that’s not a real thing either. If you like these kind of videos and missed part one, be sure to check it out right here. [Bad Lip Reading] [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Partners With Docker

Wednesday 15 October 21:59:02 UTC 2014

rjmarvin writes Docker is teaming up with Microsoft to bring its open container technology to the next release of Windows Server. Docker Engine will work with the next release of Windows Server and images will be available in Docker Hub, which will also integrate directly into Microsoft Azure. The partnership moves Docker beyond Linux for the first time with new … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 15 October 2014

Wednesday 15 October 21:29:53 UTC 2014

Guidance Note on Uncertainty (PDF) –expert advice to IPCC scientists on identifying, quantifying, and communicating uncertainty. Everyone deals with uncertainty, but none are quite so ruthless in their pursuit of honesty about it as scientists. (via Peter Gluckman) pageres — … [Link]

Mashable » Report: YouTube Videos on Facebook Are Getting Rarer

Wednesday 15 October 21:22:21 UTC 2014

YoutubeFeed-tw Feed-fbYouTube is losing a key distribution platform as Facebook's home-grown videos become more popular, according to a report from Socialbakers. Facebook is now poised to overtake YouTube in video posts in the News Feed, according to the researcher. The analysis was based on 20,000 Facebook Pages from brands, media, celebrities and entertainment companies and 180,000 posts over the last 12 months … [Link]

Slashdot » Eggcyte is Making a Pocket-Sized Personal Web Server (Video)

Wednesday 15 October 21:16:00 UTC 2014

Eggcyte has been working on this for two years. It's on Kickstarter now; a personal server you can use to share music, video, text, and just about anything else without resorting to cloud-based services where one weak password can put your private celebrity photos (you are a celebrity, right?) into the wrong hands. If you suddenly decide you don't want … [Link]

Mashable » What Retail Stores Want to Do With Your Consumer Data

Wednesday 15 October 21:07:23 UTC 2014

Ads-target-shopper-01Feed-tw Feed-fbIn 2014, it shouldn’t come as a shock to hear that retailers are monitoring your movements and actions when you shop online. Online stores commonly track your cookies (check their privacy statement) to find out where you’ve been, what you’ve searched for and what you purchased. Experts call these data points "bread crumbs." See also: Less Traffic on Your Commute? Thank … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Surnames of Westeros Bastards in America [Pic]

Wednesday 15 October 21:00:54 UTC 2014

[Source: Randyrants] [Link]

Mashable » 24 Cosplayers Beyond the Mask at New York Comic Con

Wednesday 15 October 21:00:29 UTC 2014

People-nycc-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNew York Comic Con is a mecca for super fans. The living dead mingled with super humans, with a couple Groots thrown in for good measure among a reported 151,000 attendees, surpassing San Diego Comic Con as the largest pop culture convention in North America. United in fandom and dangerously high body temperatures, the superheroes of NYCC each have their own … [Link]

Mashable » What Will It Take for Apple to Rejuvenate iPad Sales?

Wednesday 15 October 20:59:03 UTC 2014

Ios7-ipad-5-of-10Feed-tw Feed-fbApple is still, by a wide margin, No. 1 in U.S. tablet sales, but its growth in the market has stagnated while the fortunes of Amazon and Samsung have flourished, according to a recent study by research firm Parks Associates. Analysts there, though, think Apple could still turn things around and see significant room for market growth. They even think adding … [Link]

Mashable » Zach Galifianakis Melts Down on Michael Keaton in 'Birdman' Clip

Wednesday 15 October 20:55:31 UTC 2014

Birdman.clip_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — As if Birdman weren't Hollywood-meta enough with Michael Keaton playing a washed-up former star of a superhero film franchise, he's now itching to kick Edward Norton's renowned but difficult stage-actor character off his play. (Norton, a two-time Oscar nominee and one of the finest actors working today, is known to be difficult and demanding — which is … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris Tapped to Host the Oscars

Wednesday 15 October 20:54:53 UTC 2014

Neil.patrick.harris.oscar_.host_Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — It's going to be legen—wait for it… Neil Patrick Harris, whose many talents have made the Tonys a watchable TV event and who took on the Emmys again this year, has been tapped to host the Academy Awards, industry trade Variety first reported on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Stay on Track for the Oscars With Our Handy Awards-Movies Calendar … [Link]

Mashable » Fracking Tied to Earthquakes in Ohio

Wednesday 15 October 20:45:04 UTC 2014

SeismographFeed-tw Feed-fbAnother rare case of fracking-caused earthquakes has jolted Ohio. A new study connects some 400 micro-earthquakes near the town of Canton, in Harrison County, to hydraulic fracturing wells. The three wells operated from September through October 2013 in the Utica Shale. Ten of the quakes registered between magnitude 1.7 and magnitude 2.2, but the tremors were too deep to cause damage … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix Stock Falls 25% After Missing Subscriber Growth Numbers

Wednesday 15 October 20:36:27 UTC 2014

NetflixFeed-tw Feed-fbNetflix’s rough day just got even worse. Netflix revealed that it missed its own subscriber forecast for the September quarter, adding fewer than one million new members (980,000) domestically and two million internationally. It ended the quarter with 37.2 million domestic subscribers and just more than 53 million members globally. "This quarter we over-forecasted membership growth," the company's CEO Reed Hastings … [Link]

Mashable » Move Over, 'Let It Go': Here's Your New Disney Addiction

Wednesday 15 October 20:36:26 UTC 2014

Big-hero-six-catFeed-tw Feed-fb Let go of "Let It Go." Disney is heavily teasing Big Hero 6, the studio's animated follow-up to Frozen, with Fall Out Boy's "Immortals," a song the band recorded just for the film. While it may not reach the Oscar-winning heights of "Let It Go," it's pretty darn catchy See also: First Look at 'Tomorrowland' and George Clooney's Insane Weapons … [Link]

Mashable » Fox News' Shep Smith Gets Serious on Ebola

Wednesday 15 October 20:36:25 UTC 2014

Shep-smithFeed-tw Feed-fb Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is noted for being a levelheaded journalist who isn't afraid to take a moment to set things straight. He took a few minutes Wednesday afternoon to lay out the facts about Ebola cases in the United States and address some misleading stories that have begun to circulate. It's well worth a watch. While Smith is … [Link]

Mashable » 30+ Services to Make Your Move to a New City Less Stressful

Wednesday 15 October 20:36:24 UTC 2014

Moving1Feed-tw Feed-fbAt some point between duct-taping your hundredth box and having absolutely no idea where the heck you packed your toothbrush, it hits you: Moving is the worst. Anyone who has taken the plunge and moved to a new city can attest to why moving is consistently labeled one of the most stressful life events. In fact, a recent study found that … [Link]

Mashable » Apple iPad Event: What Do You Want to See?

Wednesday 15 October 20:36:23 UTC 2014

Ipad-pollFeed-tw Feed-fb Just more than a month since Apple's Tim Cook took the stage in Cupertino, California, to unveil two new iPhone models — the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus — as well as its first entrance into wearables with the Apple Watch and its Apple Pay platform. See also: What to Expect From Apple's Big iPad Event On Thursday, all … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone Can Relate to This Guy's Embarrassment

Wednesday 15 October 20:35:39 UTC 2014

CaughtFeed-tw Feed-fb We all have our guilty pleasures Some like watching reality television; others enjoy awful pop music. Both are totally fine to do in the privacy of your own home. But when someone points a camera in your face and catches you in the act, most reactions will be something like this poor guy, who is caught enjoying some terrible music … [Link]

Slashdot » Pentagon Reportedly Hushed Up Chemical Weapons Finds In Iraq

Wednesday 15 October 20:31:00 UTC 2014

mr_mischief writes "Multiple sources report that the US found remnants of WMD programs, namely chemical weapons, in Iraq after all. Many US soldiers were injured by them, in fact. The Times reports: "From 2004 to 2011, American and American-trained Iraqi troops repeatedly encountered, and on at least six occasions were wounded by, chemical weapons remaining from years earlier in Saddam … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's Subsidized Egg-Freezing Is Cool, But a Little Creepy

Wednesday 15 October 20:17:11 UTC 2014

BabiesFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s news this week that it planned to cover the cost of egg-freezing for female employees elicited a complex reaction Is this good news for women? Is it creepy? Is Apple trying to send some kind of message to female employees? As usual, Apple's not talking. But the company's not alone in offering this new perk. Facebook, for one, began covering … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Interactive Brokers Hopes to Encourage Developer Engagement With New API strategy

Wednesday 15 October 20:15:02 UTC 2014

Interactive Brokers, a leading forex broker-dealer, has begun tests for a Mobile API. The API will allow third-party developers to integrate with Interactive Brokers accounts. [Link]

Mashable » Gordon Hayward Says He'd 'Crush' LeBron James in 1-on-1

Wednesday 15 October 20:14:33 UTC 2014

GordonhaywardFeed-tw Feed-fbLet’s just go ahead and award the NBA trolling MVP award for the 2014-5 season to Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz. He's earned it Hayward is a promising young player, but he's never made an All-Star team, never been named All-NBA, never truly threatened to crack the stratosphere of the league's ruling class. In other words, Gordon Hayward is no … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Workers Oppose Settlement They Reached In Silicon Valley Hiring Case

Wednesday 15 October 20:10:00 UTC 2014

itwbennett writes Tech workers have asked an appeals court not to approve a $324.5 million settlement in Silicon Valley's controversial employee hiring case, according to a document filed Tuesday. This move by the plaintiffs puts them in alignment with an earlier decision by Judge Lucy Koh of the federal district court in San Jose to throw out the settlement on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Movie Trailer Voice Food Court Prank [Video]

Wednesday 15 October 20:00:42 UTC 2014

Watch as the guy with the epic movie trailer voice narrates what people are doing at the food court at Universal CityWalk. Funny stuff. [Break] [Link]

New Scientist – News » What would a world without fossil fuels look like?

Wednesday 15 October 20:00:00 UTC 2014

Our advanced civilisation is built on easily exploited coal, oil and gas. New Scientist explores an alternative history that holds lessons for us all (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » Mozilla Teams Up With Humble Bundle To Offer Eight Plugin-Free Games

Wednesday 15 October 19:48:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Mozilla and Humble Bundle announced a new package that features award-winning indie best-sellers for which gamers can choose how much they want to pay. Naturally called the Humble Mozilla Bundle, the package consists of eight games that have been ported to the Web. The first five games (Super Hexagon, AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome, Osmos, Zen Bound … [Link]

Mashable » Stem Cell Eye Treatment May Restore Vision

Wednesday 15 October 19:45:44 UTC 2014

Eye-examFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen stem cells were first culled from human embryos sixteen years ago, scientists imagined they would soon be treating diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and many other diseases with cells manufactured in the lab. It's all taken longer than they thought. But now, a Massachusetts biotech firm has reported results from the largest, and longest, human test of a treatment based on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Family Feud' Contestant Tells America She's Not Satisfied With Husband's Penis

Wednesday 15 October 19:42:10 UTC 2014

PeteFeed-tw Feed-fb A real-life Family Feud likely erupted behind closed doors after one contestant's recent appearance on the gameshow The contestant, Joyce, was asked, "If you could change one part of your husband's body what would it be?" It is unclear how anyone might have thought this question wouldn't turn out badly for the couple. But based on the exasperated responses from … [Link]

Mashable » World's Tallest Building Gets World's Highest Observation Deck

Wednesday 15 October 19:36:11 UTC 2014

Burj2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe tallest building in the world is now home to the highest observation deck in the world. Beginning Wednesday, a new deck on the 148th floor of the 2,717-foot-tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai is open to tourists. The view is 1,821 feet above street level, earning it the record for the highest observation deck on the planet, according to Guinness World … [Link]

Mashable » Google Glass Proves Key to Man's Internet Addiction Disorder

Wednesday 15 October 19:30:31 UTC 2014

Google_glass_stock-112Feed-tw Feed-fb When a 31-year-old man receiving treatment for alcoholism was required to remove his Google Glass while completing rehab, he reportedly started to feel frustrated and irritable without the device. He had been wearing Glass for up to 18 hours a day, only taking it off when he slept and bathed According to the journal Addictive Behaviors, this was the first … [Link]

Mashable » Stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Reunite for New Series

Wednesday 15 October 19:15:01 UTC 2014

Mst3kFeed-tw Feed-fbHope you haven't already fulfilled your nerdy news quota for the day, because this is definitely going to top it off. Former Mystery Science Theater 3000 stars Joel Hodgson and Trace Beaulieu are heading back up into the cosmos together for the sci-fi comedy Other Space, the new Yahoo web series coming from The Heat director Paul Feig. This project was … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Stores Will Stop Selling Fitbit, Report Says

Wednesday 15 October 19:10:06 UTC 2014

Fitbit-flex-1-of-4Feed-tw Feed-fbApple is looking to pull the plug on selling Fitbit wristband trackers at its retail stores, a new report suggests. According to Re/code, the reason for the move isn't entirely clear but it comes as Apple readies its own entrance into the wearables market in 2015 with the Apple Watch. See also: The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need to … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Announces Motorola-Made Nexus 6 and HTC-Made Nexus 9

Wednesday 15 October 19:06:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes In addition to Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google today also announced the first devices running the new version of its mobile operating system: the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 9. The former is a phablet built by Motorola, and the latter is a tablet built by HTC. The Nexus 6 is going up for pre-order on October … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Apple Harmed Finnish Economy Says Prime Minister

Wednesday 15 October 19:00:02 UTC 2014

Finland’s Prime Minister has suggested Apple has contributed to an economic slump in the country. Alexander Stubb said problems with two of the country’s major industries, communications technology and paper production, have contributed to the downturn. He spoke as ratings agency Standard & Poors downgraded Finland from the top AAA rating status to AA+. That means the agency predicts it’s … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Extinct giant kangaroos didn't hop, they walked

Wednesday 15 October 19:00:00 UTC 2014

They had faces like rabbits and some were 2 metres tall, but the oddest thing about extinct relatives of modern kangaroos is that they walked just like us [Link]

Mashable » The Market Is Having Another Awful Day

Wednesday 15 October 18:49:22 UTC 2014

Wall-streetFeed-tw Feed-fbU.S. stocks tumbled in midday trading Wednesday as investor fears of a global economic slowdown intensified, setting the Dow Jones industrial average on course for its fourth consecutive loss. The Dow plunged as much as 369 points in the first 10 minutes of trading and swooned more than 400 points in the afternoon, following steep declines in Europe, as the market … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Orchestrate Announces New Enterprise Multimodel Database Service and Updated Pricing

Wednesday 15 October 18:48:52 UTC 2014

Last week, Orchestrate announced the addition of geospatial search to its database service, allowing developers to build Web, mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) applications that utilize a complete database and data processing solution. Orchestrate has just announced the availability of the new multimodel database service portfolio for enterprises. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why APIs Help Drive Today's Corporate Acquisitions

Wednesday 15 October 18:30:08 UTC 2014

APIs continue to create tremendous value for organizations. In a recent article written for Nordic APIs, Mark Boyd considered the transformative power of cloud computing, and the disruption it is stirring in the corporate acquisition market. With today's ability to include location, payment, social networking, messaging, CRM, and more services into one platform through the use of specific APIs, these … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cancer code aims to nudge us all into avoiding risks

Wednesday 15 October 18:30:00 UTC 2014

Along with the usual suspects, cigarettes and booze, the European code for avoiding cancer has been updated to include having the HPV vaccine and breastfeeding [Link]

Mashable » 'The Matrix' Trilogy Explained in Less Than 3 Minutes

Wednesday 15 October 18:27:25 UTC 2014

Matrix-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Everybody knows that reality is an illusion and we exist within a computer simulation. What everybody doesn't know? The plot of The Matrix trilogy. That's where we come in. See also: 'The Mighty Ducks' Explained in 2 Minutes This week on TL;DW (Too Long; Didn't Watch), we discuss the story of Neo, played by actual human vampire Keanu Reeves. Loose … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg Was Once on CNN's List of '10 People Who Don't Matter'

Wednesday 15 October 18:25:08 UTC 2014

Zuckerberg1Feed-tw Feed-fbMark Zuckerberg wasn't always the billionaire Internet mogul we know today. In 2006, just two years after Facebook's creator, Zuck was just another 20-something trying to make his way in the world wearing a hoodie. CNN's Business 2.0, a magazine that once lived as part of CNN Money, vastly underestimated his potential all those years ago, listing him as No. 10 … [Link]

Slashdot » Designing Tomorrow's Air Traffic Control Systems

Wednesday 15 October 18:23:00 UTC 2014

aarondubrow writes According to FAA estimates, increasing congestion in the air transportation system of the United States, if unaddressed, will cost the American economy $22 billion annually in lost economic activity by 2022. MIT researcher Hamsa Balakrishnan and her team are making air traffic control systems more efficient through a combination of better models and new embedded technologies. Testing their … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Accidentally Leaks Images of New iPads Before Event

Wednesday 15 October 18:21:54 UTC 2014

Ascani_ipadair-21Feed-tw Feed-fbApple just accidentally gave everyone a sneak peek at the new iPads it's expected to unveil tomorrow. Images of the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 appeared in screenshots for an iPad user guide, confirming the new tablets will be equipped with Apple's Touch ID and Burst Mode. See also: What to Expect From Apple's Big iPad Event The images, … [Link]

Mashable » Kate's Past Comes to Light in 'Criminal Minds' Sneak Peek

Wednesday 15 October 18:11:21 UTC 2014

CriminalmindssneakpeekFeed-tw Feed-fb So far, Jennifer Love Hewitt's Kate Callahan has been a fun addition to the BAU, and in this week's episode, Reid gets to know the latest team member a little bit more after the pair is confronted with a case that's difficult for Callahan See also: Inside Kensi's Emotional Moment on 'NCIS: LA' This exclusive sneak peek from Wednesday's episode, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Wise.io API Puts Machine Learning Functionality at Developers' Fingertips

Wednesday 15 October 18:10:29 UTC 2014

For business, the power of machine learning is a game-changing tool in the understanding of customer behavior. The ability to find patterns and trends buried deep in complicated data makes creating a more optimized customer experience an exciting reality. Wise.io leverages the power of machine learning in its applications, providing users with the ability to do just that. The Wise.io … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer: Fight Club [Video]

Wednesday 15 October 18:00:22 UTC 2014

A movie about violence, mayhem, product placement… and littering? Fight Club is already 15 years old, can you believe it? [Screen Junkies | Fight Club] [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Snapchat Not Blameless for Snappening After Snapsaved Accepts Guilt

Wednesday 15 October 17:53:35 UTC 2014

Last week, popular photo-sharing service Snapchat made headlines after photos its users had sent were leaked on 4chan, an online forum where photos obtained in other high-profile breaches have been previously released. Over the weekend, Snapsaved.com, an unauthorized website that enabled Snapchat users to save snaps, acknowledged that it was the source of the incident. [Link]

Slashdot » Technology Heats Up the Adultery Arms Race

Wednesday 15 October 17:40:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes: Michelle Cottle reports in The Atlantic that today, spouses have easy access to an array of sophisticated spy software that record every keystroke; compile detailed logs of calls, texts, and video chats; that track a phone's location in real time; recover deleted messages from all manner of devices (without having to touch said devices); and that turn phones … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rosetta's latest selfie: just showing off now

Wednesday 15 October 17:33:44 UTC 2014

This is the last photo we're getting before the Philae lander touches down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fly in the face of danger with first-person drone view

Wednesday 15 October 17:30:00 UTC 2014

Zip past obstacles at 160 kilometres an hour but without risking life and limb – the immersive sport of first-person video drone racing makes it possible [Link]

Mashable » Drunk People Make Pretty Accurate Zombies in 'The Walking Dead'

Wednesday 15 October 17:24:52 UTC 2014

Thewalkingdeadcomiccon1Feed-tw Feed-fb Season 5 of The Walking Dead premiered Monday, and it was zombie business as usual Though the premiere was the most-watched episode of Walking Dead ever, YouTuber Marca Blanca has discovered a concept that would have really set the plot over the edge: completely sloppy, drunk people In "The Walking Drunk," inebriated folks stumble around with the same grace and … [Link]

Slashdot » Data From Windows 10 Feedback Tool Exposes Problem Areas

Wednesday 15 October 17:20:00 UTC 2014

jones_supa writes: Two weeks in, and already a million people have tried out Windows 10 Technical Preview, reports Microsoft, along with a nice stack of other stats and feedback. Only 36% of installations are occurring inside a virtual machine. 68% of Windows 10 Technical Preview users are launching more than seven apps per day, with somewhere around 25% of testers … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Wednesday 15 October 17:15:00 UTC 2014

All the latest stories on newscientist.com: whale chasing, Rosetta selfie, sight improved with stem cells, porcupine-inspired surgical staples, and more [Link]

Mashable » Harry Potter Spinoffs, DC Superhero and 'Lego' Movies Coming From WB

Wednesday 15 October 17:01:59 UTC 2014

Movie-tryp-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. dropped a motherlode of movie news on Wednesday, from Harry Potter spinoffs to major DC Comics films and Lego Movie sequels galore. The announcements were made at the Time Warner investor conference in Burbank. See also: Swipe Your Wand Right on These 'Harry Potter' Tinder Profiles Three Harry Potter spinoffs, based on J.K. Rowling’s original story … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Game Of Thrones Dragon Egg Flash Drive

Wednesday 15 October 17:00:29 UTC 2014

Once it hatches, this Game of Thrones dragon egg flash drive will fortunately not reveal a tiny dragon that will set your house ablaze, but will carry around 8GB of data for you. From Thinkgeek: Knowledge is power, right? Then this egg holds 8 GB of power, specifically. When you break open the shell of this dragon egg, it reveals … [Link]

Mashable » 2 New Fitbit Trackers Revealed in Leaked Images

Wednesday 15 October 16:59:15 UTC 2014

Fitbit-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter recalling its Force wristband earlier this year, images of what appears to be two new Fitbit fitness trackers — the Charge and Charge HR — have leaked online. The "cleanest look yet" at the new fitness devices, obtained by Gizmodo, is pictured in the marketing materials that have not yet been made publicly available. See also: First Batch of HealthKit … [Link]

Slashdot » KDE Releases Plasma 5.1

Wednesday 15 October 16:58:00 UTC 2014

jrepin notes the release of KDE Plasma 5.1. Quoting the release announcement: KDE Plasma 5.1 sports a wide variety of improvements, leading to greater stability, better performance and new and improved features. Thanks to the feedback of the community, KDE developers were able to package a large number of fixes and enhancements into this release, among which more complete and … [Link]

Mashable » Cosplay Is Not Consent: The People Fighting Sexual Harassment at Comic Con

Wednesday 15 October 16:57:13 UTC 2014

Rainicorn2Feed-tw Feed-fb“I had to physically stop two people from putting hands on me," said Alana Leilani. Dressed as Lady Rainicorn from Adventure Time, she described one of many harassments she experienced at last year's New York Comic Con. “One stopped after I pushed him away; the other asked permission to put his head in my cleavage, and I said no … He … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » New Ziftr API Will Support Major CryptoCurrencies

Wednesday 15 October 16:52:02 UTC 2014

Ziftr, an eCommerce payment provider, recently announced that their soon-to-be-released improved API will allow merchants to not only accept BitCoin for transactions, but will add support for other major cryptocurrencies on the market as well. So far, they have confirmed LiteCoin, and though not officially released, the industry supposes others such as PeerCoin, DogeCoin, and DarkCoin will likely join the … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Rainbow Brite' Series Is Coming to Color Your World

Wednesday 15 October 16:50:08 UTC 2014

RainbowFeed-tw Feed-fb Anything can happen as long as you believe. Colorful superhero Rainbow Brite and her trusty steed Starlite are back in a series reboot for Feeln, a family-oriented online streaming site. See also: 'Magic School Bus' Rides to Netflix for a Reboot The new, extra-vibrant, extra-dramatic trailer (above) features Emily Osment as the voice of Rainbow Brite and '80s teen queen … [Link]

Mashable » To Be a Flight Attendant, All It Takes Is a Scarf

Wednesday 15 October 16:40:59 UTC 2014

ScarfFeed-tw Feed-fbI couldn’t take my eyes off her. She wore orange short-shorts, a matching tight T-shirt and white knee-high go-go boots. The sexy getup wasn’t what stood out to me, though, nor was it the mile-high Afro. I didn’t even notice the silver tray with a Bloody Mary balanced on top of it. No, what I noticed the moment I saw her … [Link]

Mashable » What to Expect From Apple's Big iPad Event

Wednesday 15 October 16:35:15 UTC 2014

Tim_cook_wwdc_2014Feed-tw Feed-fbHas it only been a month since Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage in Cupertino, California, to reveal not only two new iPhones, but its first entry into a new product category since the iPad, the Apple Watch? Considering all that's gone on since — the millions of phones sold, a major iOS 8 flub and a nonstop rumor mill … [Link]

Mashable » Google Announces Android Lollipop, Nexus 6 Smartphone, Nexus 9 Tablet

Wednesday 15 October 16:26:37 UTC 2014

Lollipop-forestFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle has announced the next version of Android, formerly known as Android L, will be called Lollipop, officially version 5.0 of the mobile operating system. It also announced the first two devices to run Android L: the HTC Nexus 9 tablet and the Motorola Nexus 6. See also: 25 Other Names Google Considered for Android L The company also unveiled the … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook and Apple Now Pay For Female Employees To Freeze Their Eggs

Wednesday 15 October 16:16:00 UTC 2014

Dave Knott writes: While freezing eggs has become an increasingly popular practice for career-oriented women, the procedure comes at a steep price: Costs typically add up to at least $10,000 for every round, plus $500 or more annually for storage. Now two Silicon Valley giants are offering women a game-changing perk: Apple and Facebook will pay for employees to freeze … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter Kills Support for SSL 3.0 in Wake of Poodle Vulnerability

Wednesday 15 October 16:13:19 UTC 2014

Transparent_twitterFeed-tw Feed-fbTwitter has disabled support for SSL 3.0 due to a vulnerability in the 15-year-old Internet software, meaning the site will no longer work properly in older browsers, such as Internet Explorer 6. IE6 was the primary browser for Windows XP, which debuted in 2001. Its market share is still significant, according to Net Applications, at 3.23% of all browsers in use. … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Familiar Faces From 'Fight Club' You Probably Forgot About

Wednesday 15 October 16:10:02 UTC 2014

Jared-leto-croppedFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first rule of Fight Club is — just kidding The fact that this iconic line is now the formula for basically every joke on Twitter exactly 15 years later, is proof alone that the spirit of the film still lingers See also: Movie Characters Jumpstart New Careers With Business Cards Another thing that stuck around? A ton of actors from … [Link]

Mashable » Every 'Friends' Episode Is Coming to Netflix in 2015

Wednesday 15 October 16:05:37 UTC 2014

Friends-milkshakes-netflixFeed-tw Feed-fbIt will be there for you — on Netflix. All 10 seasons of Friends will be available to stream on Netflix starting in January 2015 for subscribers in the U.S and Canada, more than 10 years after its series finale aired in 2004. See also: The Top 27 'Friends' Moments, According to Tumblr They will all be there for you, Jan.1, … [Link]

Mashable » Feminist Game Critic Cancels Talk After Death Threats

Wednesday 15 October 16:03:19 UTC 2014

Anita-sarkeesianFeed-tw Feed-fbFeminist video game critic Anita Sarkeesian canceled her talk at Utah State University scheduled for Wednesday following a threatening email sent to the school, and the administration not banning guns from the talk because of state concealed-carry laws. Forced to cancel my talk at USU after receiving death threats because police wouldn't take steps to prevent concealed firearms at the event. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It’s True: Destiny and Phantasy Star Online Are the Same Game [Pic]

Wednesday 15 October 16:00:34 UTC 2014

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Mashable » Bermuda Faces Direct Hit From Major Hurricane Gonzalo

Wednesday 15 October 15:59:16 UTC 2014

GonzalowvFeed-tw Feed-fbIt is becoming increasingly likely that Hurricane Gonzalo, which is the strongest hurricane of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, will come very close to directly hitting Bermuda on Friday, before roaring ashore in Newfoundland during the weekend Computer models used to forecast hurricane intensity and track are almost unanimous in bringing Gonzalo within 100 miles of the tiny, British-run island that … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mini MRI to check bone health on space station

Wednesday 15 October 15:54:00 UTC 2014

A wrist-scanning MRI could fly to the ISS to monitor astronauts' bone health in microgravity, as well as helping people in far-flung parts of Earth [Link]

Slashdot » First Demonstration of Artificial Intelligence On a Quantum Computer

Wednesday 15 October 15:53:00 UTC 2014

KentuckyFC writes: Machine learning algorithms use a training dataset to learn how to recognize features in images and use this 'knowledge' to spot the same features in new images. The computational complexity of this task is such that the time required to solve it increases in polynomial time with the number of images in the training set and the complexity … [Link]

Mashable » The Pros and Cons of Watching 'The Walking Dead'

Wednesday 15 October 15:45:08 UTC 2014

JimmywalkingdeadFeed-tw Feed-fb Pro: watching Carol take out a compound of cannibals from the safety of your couch. In honor of the season premiere of AMC's The Walking Dead, Jimmy Fallon examines the pros and cons of watching the zombie hit on The Tonight Show After an action-packed Season 5 premiere, it's hard to imagine any cons. Undeniable Proof That Emma Stone Is … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » The human side of Hadoop

Wednesday 15 October 15:30:23 UTC 2014

Roger Magoulas, director of market research at O’Reilly and Strata co-chair, recently sat down with Doug Cutting, chief architect at Cloudera, to talk about the new partnership between Cloudera and O’Reilly, and the state of the Hadoop landscape. Cutting shares … [Link]

Mashable » CDC: Nurse Infected With Ebola Shouldn't Have Flown to Cleveland

Wednesday 15 October 15:30:16 UTC 2014

Dallas-health-care-worker-ebola-flight-01Feed-tw Feed-fbThe CDC and Frontier Airlines say a health care worker infected with Ebola flew on an airplane the day before she reported having symptoms. The health care worker, who was not named by the CDC, had cared for Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan in Dallas. Duncan died last week. The worker then flew from Dallas to Cleveland on Friday, and then … [Link]

Slashdot » MAVEN Spies Mars' Atmosphere Leaching Out Into Space

Wednesday 15 October 15:27:36 UTC 2014

astroengine writes: Early results from NASA's recently arrived MAVEN Mars spacecraft show an extensive, tenuous cloud of hydrogen surrounding the red planet, the result of water breaking down in the atmosphere, scientists said Tuesday. MAVEN, an acronym for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, arrived on Sept. 21 to help answer questions about what caused a planet that was once warm … [Link]

Mashable » The Next Pricing War: GetTaxi Promises to Double What Uber Pays Drivers in NY

Wednesday 15 October 15:14:51 UTC 2014

GettFeed-tw Feed-fbRon Srebro doesn't hold back when he talks about Uber. "Uber is trying to bully everyone, to destroy everyone," says Srebro, CEO of Gett, the U.S. division of ride-hailing service GetTaxi. "We don't think we need to destroy or be illegal or play dirty to be disruptive." See also: Driven: Uber's Campaign to Run Over Competitors and Win the World On … [Link]

Mashable » HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service in U.S. in 2015

Wednesday 15 October 15:03:26 UTC 2014

TyrionFeed-tw Feed-fbThank the old gods, and the new. HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler announced that the popular premium cable channel will offer its streaming platform as a standalone service in the U.S. in 2015. See also: 18 New TV Shows to Watch This Fall Speaking at the Time Warner investor meeting on Wednesday, Plepler emphasized the chance to reach new customers … [Link]

Slashdot » The Great Robocoin Rip-off

Wednesday 15 October 15:03:00 UTC 2014

FhnuZoag writes: Last year, Andrew Wilkinson, founder of MetaLab, bought a Robocoin Bitcoin ATM, figuring it would be a fun little side project and a good way to help move Bitcoin forward. It did not quite turn out that way. He has now written a timeline of the 10-month, $25,000(CAD) struggle. In short: there was a massive shipping delay, a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lighting cities with cheap, glaring LEDs is a dim move

Wednesday 15 October 15:02:00 UTC 2014

The roll-out of cheap energy-saving street lights with a bluish glare has little regard for people or wildlife. There is a better way, says Jeff Hecht [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Walking Drunk [Video]

Wednesday 15 October 15:00:30 UTC 2014

Sure, Zombies may not be real, but drunk people often act and move just like our undead friends from The Walking Dead. Youtuber Marca Blanca used stock footage of drunk people to create a new intro for the show in honor of the start of the 5th season. [Marca Blanca] [Link]

Mashable » Momentary Panic in the UK Over Inflatable Crocodile

Wednesday 15 October 14:50:59 UTC 2014

CrococilesFeed-tw Feed-fbA worried call to police from a resident of Plymouth, UK, turned out to be a load of crock — inflatable croc, that is. A caller described an "escaped animal" to Devon and Cornwall police on Wednesday, which was believed to be a three-foot-long crocodile. The "escaped animal" was enough of a concern to police that local zoo officials were called … [Link]

Mashable » Undeniable Proof That Emma Stone Is a Terrible Liar

Wednesday 15 October 14:50:07 UTC 2014

Emmastone_fallonFeed-tw Feed-fb Emma Stone is a terrible liar. How do we know? Well, because she said so But also because she was really bad at playing "Box of Lies" on The Tonight Show against Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday Stick to lip syncing, Emma, you're really good at it — and we wouldn't lie about that. The Pros and Cons of Watching 'The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia prime minister to chair new science council

Wednesday 15 October 14:24:20 UTC 2014

Still no appointed science minister, but there will be a council with a budget of A$12 million to improve the focus on science, mainly through education [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft, Facebook Declare European Kids Clueless About Coding, Too

Wednesday 15 October 14:21:00 UTC 2014

theodp writes: Having declared U.S. kids clueless about coding, Facebook and Microsoft are now turning their attention to Europe's young 'uns. "As stewards of Europe's future generations," begins the Open Letter to the European Union Ministers for Education signed by Facebook and Microsoft, "you will be all too aware that as early as the age of 7, children reach a … [Link]

Mashable » Ada Lovelace, a Computer Programmer Ahead of Her Time

Wednesday 15 October 14:16:27 UTC 2014

Ada_lovelace_computerFeed-tw Feed-fbAda Lovelace was ahead of her time In 1843, at age 27, the world's first computer programmer envisioned the future of computer technology as we know it — nearly a hundred years before the first computer was even invented See also: 44 Female Founders Every Entrepreneur Should Know This week, Lovelace's legacy is celebrated with events around the world designed to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 76% Off Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones with Extended Bass – $59.95 + FREE Shipping

Wednesday 15 October 14:10:23 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon has the Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones with Extended Bass for just $59.95 plus free shipping. That’s 76% off on the headphones’ regular list price of 249.95. Harman Kardon CL headphones feature an exclusive acoustic system that integrates superb mechanical design, materials, and electronics. User-exchangeable bows, self-adjusting … [Link]

Mashable » My Childhood Friend, the ISIS Jihadist

Wednesday 15 October 14:00:18 UTC 2014

Jakob-sheikh-21Feed-tw Feed-fbWe grew up in the same building, played football together, shared the same interests and have parents who come from the same place. But he became a foreign fighter in Syria, I became a journalist writing about jihadists like him. Here’s my personal story about how and why we chose different paths. Amir has calculated that it takes about four seconds … [Link]

Slashdot » Lockheed Claims Breakthrough On Fusion Energy Project

Wednesday 15 October 13:39:00 UTC 2014

Lockheed Martin claims it has made a significant breakthrough in the creation of nuclear fusion reactors. The company says it has proved the feasibility of building a 100MW reactor measuring only 7 feet by 10 feet. They say the design can be built and tested within a year, and they expect an operational reactor within a decade. The project is … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » And This is How you Cheat Death, Geeks [Comic]

Wednesday 15 October 13:20:26 UTC 2014

People who give out full-sized candy bars quickly become legendary in small towns. There’s a few very generous folks in my neighborhood that does it, and people come from all over the place by car just for those few houses. Jim Benton is an amazing cartoonist and if you like what he’s doing, he has a new book out featuring … [Link]

Mashable » 10 CEOs Pitch Their Disney Accelerator Startups in 6 Seconds

Wednesday 15 October 13:11:33 UTC 2014

10.ceos_1Feed-tw Feed-fbBURBANK, California — A game that teaches children to code. An app guaranteed to make your kids do chores. Your selfies, burning up the dance floor. These were just a few of the ideas pitched Tuesday at the Disney Accelerator's inaugural demo night, the grand pageant at the end of the media giant's first startup incubator. Focused on entertainment and media … [Link]

Mashable » What Nurses Really Want to Say About Ebola

Wednesday 15 October 13:08:04 UTC 2014

Ebola-nurses1Feed-tw Feed-fbTwo health-care workers in Dallas have now been infected with Ebola. Nina Pham, 26, is in good condition. Another unnamed healthcare worker was diagnosed with the virus late Tuesday night. Both treated Thomas Eric Duncan, who died of Ebola last week. See also: Ebola Author Says Outbreak Is 'Part of a Pattern' of Emerging, Deadly Diseases Other nurses who treated Duncan … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Is the Best Android Phone Money Can Buy

Wednesday 15 October 13:00:32 UTC 2014

Samsung-note-4-thumbs-3Feed-tw Feed-fb If large-screen phones have a royal bloodline, it's Samsung's Galaxy Note brand. The Note was the first real "phablet" — a smartphone with a big enough screen that it was almost a tabletSamsung has greatly improved the line over the last three years, culminating in the impressive Galaxy Note 4. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 ($299.99 with a contract from … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Up with the thunderclouds above the Amazon rainforest

Wednesday 15 October 13:00:00 UTC 2014

A tricked-out Gulfstream jet called HALO tackled 100 °C temperature swings and forest fire smoke to penetrate the storm clouds above Brazil [Link]

Slashdot » Positive Ebola Test In Second Texas Health Worker

Wednesday 15 October 12:56:00 UTC 2014

mdsolar tips news that a second healthcare worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has tested positive for the Ebola virus. Like the nurse who tested positive a few days ago, this worker was involved in providing care to Eric Duncan, the Liberian man who seems to have brought the virus into the country. The CDC is working to identify further … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dark Souls: The Honest Game Trailer [Video]

Wednesday 15 October 12:52:34 UTC 2014

The most frustrating game franchise ever: Dark Souls. From Smosh Games: In a world where new games are as easy as you want them to be, one franchise dares to return to gaming’s roots – it’s frustrating, rage inducing roots. From “From Software” comes Dark Souls. [Smosh Games] [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Python tuples: immutable but potentially changing

Wednesday 15 October 12:29:44 UTC 2014

Python tuples have a surprising trait: they are immutable, but their values may change. This may happen when a tuple holds a reference to any mutable object, such as a list. If you need to explain this to a colleague … [Link]

Slashdot » If Your Cloud Vendor Goes Out of Business, Are You Ready?

Wednesday 15 October 12:14:00 UTC 2014

storagedude writes: With Amazon Web Services losing an estimated $2 billion a year, it's not inconceivable that the cloud industry could go the way of storage service providers (remember them?). So any plan for cloud services must include a way to retrieve your data quickly in case your cloud service provider goes belly up without much notice (think Nirvanix). In … [Link]

Mashable » 'Civilization: Beyond Earth' Introduction Paints Our Bleak Future

Wednesday 15 October 12:10:26 UTC 2014

Beyond_earth-screenFeed-tw Feed-fb After humanity has rendered our planet unlivable, where will we go, and what will we become? That's the question of Civilization: Beyond Earth will make players answer. The opening cinematic for the upcoming strategy title by Firaxis Games puts a touch of humanity into Earth's uncertain future. See also: 'Civilization: Beyond Earth’ Hands On: Building the Society of the Future … [Link]

Mashable » Dallas Nurses Cite Horrifying Conditions in Ebola Care

Wednesday 15 October 11:39:41 UTC 2014

Ebola-nursesFeed-tw Feed-fbA Liberian Ebola patient was left in an open area of a Dallas emergency room for hours, and the nurses treating him worked for days without proper protective gear and faced constantly changing protocols, according to a statement released late Tuesday by the largest U.S. nurses' union. Nurses were forced to use medical tape to secure openings in their flimsy garments, … [Link]

Mashable » 50 Purrfect Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Pet

Wednesday 15 October 11:30:16 UTC 2014

Pug-costumeFeed-tw Feed-fbForget your human Halloween costume— it's your cuddly pet's costume that's racking up the likes on Instagram this season Ensuring that your furry friend has the cutest costume at the pet parade will require a bit of foresight, preparation and patience. But it's worth it to know that your dog, cat, hamster or guinea pig will be properly decked out for … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Dos and Don'ts of Selling Your Business

Wednesday 15 October 11:15:49 UTC 2014

Selling-your-business-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThinking about selling your business? From evaluating your company to preparing your financials and meeting with prospective buyers, it's a long and complicated process, so it's important to be prepared. Chuck Richards, CEO of business evaluation software provider CoreValue, discussed his tips for making sure the transfer process goes smoothly, including what to tell interested buyers and how to determine your … [Link]

Mashable » These Origami Creations Will Crush Your Paper Crane Flat

Wednesday 15 October 10:53:48 UTC 2014

OrigamiFeed-tw Feed-fbRoss Symons can conjure the likeness of almost any creature using only a piece of paper and bit of patience. For the past year, he's taken time out of each day to fold tiny horses, frogs, cats, boats and more. His origami creations have earned him an Instagram following of more than 41,000 people impressed with his dedication to the craft … [Link]

Mashable » The Kiss, 1955: James Dean and Ursula Andress Go Out on a Date

Wednesday 15 October 10:37:58 UTC 2014

Dean.andressFeed-tw Feed-fbOne month after these pictures were taken, James Dean was dead at the age of 24. He had made three memorable films – "East of Eden," "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Giant." Only one – "Giant" – had been released while he was alive. When he met Ursula Andress in 1955, she was just 19, and was dating Marlon Brando. The … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Simple Rules for Mobile Etiquette to Make You a Considerate Traveler

Wednesday 15 October 10:31:21 UTC 2014

Selfie2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s clear we are well into the mobile era: At every stop sign, traffic light and street corner, people are on their phones and tablets, tapping and swiping away But we're still figuring out the rules for what is and isn't appropriate in this connected age. In a study released Wednesday, Expedia and Egencia surveyed travelers in North America, South America, … [Link]

Mashable » 'It May Get Worse Before It Gets Better': Second Ebola Case in Texas

Wednesday 15 October 9:45:14 UTC 2014

Texas-ebola-new-caseFeed-tw Feed-fbA second health care worker at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas has tested positive for Ebola, the Department of State Health Services in Texas disclosed early Wednesday The unnamed health care worker reported a fever on Tuesday and was immediately isolated at the hospital. The worker had provided care for the first Ebola patient in the U.S., Thomas Eric … [Link]

Slashdot » Oracle Database Certifications Are No Longer Permanent

Wednesday 15 October 9:12:00 UTC 2014

jfruh writes: It used to be that you could get an Oracle database certification and declare yourself Oracle-certified for the rest of your career. That time is now over, causing a certain amount of consternation among DBAs. On the one hand, it makes sense that someone who's only been certified on a decade-old version of the product should need to … [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong Protesters Still Very Polite, But the Mood Turns Bitter

Wednesday 15 October 8:35:40 UTC 2014

Hong-kongFeed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG — The pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are as colorful and polite as ever. Their sprawling site outside government offices in the area of Admiralty has turned into an encampment of bright green, blue, yellow, orange tents. Cheerful origami umbrellas are everywhere. But in the past few days, the mood around the protests, which are now well into their … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Releases CUPS 2.0

Wednesday 15 October 7:37:00 UTC 2014

kthreadd writes: 15 years after the release of CUPS 1.0, Apple has now released version 2.0 of the printing system for GNU/Linux and other Unix-style operating systems. One of the major new features in 2.0 is that the test program for ippserver now passes the IPP Everywhere self-certification tests. Also, they've made an interesting blog post looking at the past … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2059: Snapback!

Wednesday 15 October 7:23:55 UTC 2014

JoT thumbOh snap, there baaaack! If you enJoyed, please retweet, Like, and share the URL! [Link]

Mashable » Silly Scarecrow Turns Into Terrifying Zombie Prank

Wednesday 15 October 6:30:56 UTC 2014

Silly1Feed-tw Feed-fb It's so simple, yet so perfect. While classic pranks have grown increasingly intricate with props such as robotic devil children, this clip from YouTube jokester edbassmaster brought the prank back to a simpler time. Edbassmaster surprised his victims, who were just trying to pose for a photo with a silly scarecrow, by revealing a deadly monster beneath the mask. Needless … [Link]

Slashdot » MAVEN Spies Mars' Atmosphere Leeching Out Into Space

Wednesday 15 October 6:15:00 UTC 2014

astroengine writes: Early results from NASA's recently arrived MAVEN Mars spacecraft show an extensive, tenuous cloud of hydrogen surrounding the red planet, the result of water breaking down in the atmosphere, scientists said Tuesday. MAVEN, an acronym for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, arrived on Sept. 21 to help answer questions about what caused a planet that was once warm … [Link]

Mashable » Aussie Band's Photobong Sets the Internet Alight

Wednesday 15 October 6:14:07 UTC 2014

BenniesFeed-tw Feed-fbMELBOURNE — The career of Melbourne band The Bennies may be yet to truly blossom, but that didn't stop the punk rockers from potentially sparking a new photobombing phenomenon on Sunday See also: Rare Beaked Whale Washes Up On Australian Beach Currently on tour in the US, the group were enjoying some time in the LA sun when the opportunity arose … [Link]

Mashable » Why Every Brand is Hilarious Lately

Wednesday 15 October 5:28:36 UTC 2014

Reggie-wattsFeed-tw Feed-fbBrands want you to laugh with them, not at them. That’s why some of the most powerful companies in the world — GE, Google, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and Nestlé, among them — are hiring increasing numbers of stand-up comedians, improv masters and comedy troupes to produce and star in their advertising. The campaigns, often short-form digital videos, are racking up … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama Dances to 'Turn Down for What' While Holding a Turnip

Wednesday 15 October 5:11:40 UTC 2014

Michelle-obama-turnipFeed-tw Feed-fbHow hip is first lady Michelle Obama? Hip enough to dance to DJ Snake and Lil Jon's "Turn Down for What" inside the White House — with a turnip clenched in her right hand. #TurnipForWhat? During a Twitter Q&A, the 50-year-old FLOTUS humorously answered President Barack Obama impersonator Iman Crosson's question with a 6-second Vine. His question: "On average, how many … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Top Crowdsourced 'Secrets' for an Amazing Trip to Iceland

Wednesday 15 October 4:30:29 UTC 2014

Iceland-waterfallFeed-tw Feed-fb Iceland has skyrocketed in popularity as an out-of-the-ordinary vacation destination — so much so that it's becoming a stretch to call it out-of-the-ordinary. The country's growing popularity has been clear for a while, but a new campaign seeks to feature some of the lesser-known highlights of the mid-Atlantic island. Promote Iceland asked people to submit their favorite "secrets" about Iceland, … [Link]

Slashdot » Millions of Voiceprints Quietly Being Harvested

Wednesday 15 October 4:13:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from The Guardian: Businesses and governments around the world increasingly are turning to voice biometrics, or voiceprints, to pay pensions, collect taxes, track criminals and replace passwords. "We sometimes call it the invisible biometric," said Mike Goldgof, an executive at Madrid-based AGNITiO, one of about 10 leading companies in the field. Those companies have … [Link]

Mashable » The Battles Begin: Teams Get Shuffled and Singers Stolen on 'The Voice'

Wednesday 15 October 3:59:51 UTC 2014

Nup_165074_1536-croppedFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the beginning of the battle rounds, and we all know what that means: Harmonizing to the extreme But before we continue, there’s some news that must be shared, and that’s the return of Coach Christina Aguilera to The Voice Season 8 — replacing Gwen Stefani, and sitting beside Pharrell Williams, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine. This means less Gwen-Pharrell cuddling … [Link]

Mashable » See the World in Slow Motion Through These 11 Vines

Wednesday 15 October 3:22:19 UTC 2014

Slow_vine_challengeFeed-tw Feed-fbWe looked at life in slow motion this week, and our eyes captured the little details we often miss Thanks to the new camera features in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, users can now shoot high quality footage in 240 frames per second "The fact that super slow-mo video is now in the hands of average people means we're … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Web Services To Build Two New Aussie Data Centers

Wednesday 15 October 3:10:00 UTC 2014

Bismillah writes: Sydney will get two new AWS data centers in the western and south-western parts of the city. AWS apparently decided to build the new DCs after it struggled to find enough Tier III space for rapid expansion in the region. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong Police Seen Beating Protester Reassigned

Wednesday 15 October 2:28:33 UTC 2014

Hongkong11Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE Oct. 14, 2014 8:40 p.m. PT Six police officers who were caught on tape beating a protester in custody as authorities clashed with demonstrators early Wednesday local time have been reassigned, Hong Kong's security chief said The announcement came on the heels of Hong Kong authorities reporting that they plan to review the protester's drubbing filmed by local TV channel, … [Link]

Slashdot » "Double Irish" Tax Loophole Used By US Companies To Be Closed

Wednesday 15 October 2:03:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: The Irish Finance Minister announced on Tuesday that Ireland will no longer allow companies to register in Ireland unless the companies are also tax resident. This will effectively close off the corporate tax avoidance scheme known as the "Double Irish" used by the likes of Google, Apple, and Facebook to route their earnings through their Irish … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » New Digital Ocean API Enters Public Beta, Improves on Original

Wednesday 15 October 1:50:10 UTC 2014

Mist.io, a service that allows one to manage and monitor their virtual machines, recently adopted and reviewed the new Digital Ocean API v2 beta release. Having overviewed and exercised the API parameters, new additions and procedures found in v2 seem to be an overall great improvement compared to v1. [Link]

Mashable » Apple iPad Event: The Live Blog

Wednesday 15 October 1:40:45 UTC 2014

Wwdcios_updatesFeed-tw Feed-fbPart two of Apple’s Fall Product Extravaganza is about to get underway. The fall fusillade of new products started in September with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch and now the proverbial “other shoe” will drop with new Apple iPads and maybe more You can start preparing now by reading our compilation of all the rumors leading up … [Link]

Mashable » Bono on Automatic iTunes Download of U2 Album: 'Oops, I'm Sorry About That'

Wednesday 15 October 1:07:20 UTC 2014

Bono-cookFeed-tw Feed-fbiTunes users: Bono is sorry he forced his surprise album on you. In a video Q&A on the band's Facebook page, the U2 frontman apologized to fans for putting the new album in everyone's iTunes libraries without asking. See also: U2's Manager Responds to Backlash: If You Don't Like This Gift, Delete It "Oops, I'm sorry about that," he said in … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Limit Your API Liability with Proper Controls

Wednesday 15 October 0:53:30 UTC 2014

From a banking perspective, an enterprise API's legal status and accounting procedure can be confusing. With so many people consuming raw publicly open data, sometimes through a 3rd party host, business executives don't know whether to consider an API as a liability or an asset to a company's interests. Potential risks may be mitigated by crafting in-depth customer agreement terms, … [Link]

Mashable » This Is What It's Like to Travel From Liberia to the U.S. Right Now

Wednesday 15 October 0:52:54 UTC 2014

Ebola-liberia-airportFeed-tw Feed-fbNPR producer Rebecca Hersher has seen the world's somewhat-heightened Ebola security protocols first hand Hersher, who NPR says reported on Ebola in Liberia for the past two weeks, returned home on Tuesday and was (sort of) screened for the disease. See also: Dallas Ebola Patient's Dog Is in Doggy Quarantine at Ex-Naval Base She tweeted each step of the process, from … [Link]

Mashable » 10-Year-Old Meets Hillary Clinton, Freaks Out

Wednesday 15 October 0:28:50 UTC 2014

Hillaryclinton_macyfridayFeed-tw Feed-fbMacy Friday, a 10-year-old, met Hillary Clinton at a coffee shop in Denver, Colorado on Monday, and, to put it lightly, she freaked out No word yet if Clinton confirmed her 2016 Presidential run plans to Friday, but at least the kid got a selfie out of it See also: A Brief History of American Politicians Eating Frozen Treats Hillary Clinton, Mark Udall, Elaine, Derek, Macy, Finn Friday Hillary Clinton … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Finds Vulnerability In SSL 3.0 Web Encryption

Wednesday 15 October 0:28:02 UTC 2014

AlbanX sends word that security researchers from Google have published details on a vulnerability in SSL 3.0 that can allow an attacker to calculate the plaintext of encrypted communications. Google's Bodo Moller writes, SSL 3.0 is nearly 15 years old, but support for it remains widespread. Most importantly, nearly all browsers support it and, in order to work around bugs … [Link]

Mashable » Neymar, Messi Continue to Dazzle in International Matches

Wednesday 15 October 0:16:29 UTC 2014

NeymarmessiFeed-tw Feed-fbThe World Cup ended three months ago and, without it, that dismal void in our souls lingers on. But while the rest of us wallow in existential purgatory, two of the tournament's biggest stars — Lionel Messi of Argentina and Neymar Jr. of Brazil — continue to dazzle in international matches Both players, who are club teammates at FC Barcelona, had … [Link]

Mashable » Google Warns of Design Vulnerability in SSL 3.0

Wednesday 15 October 0:12:55 UTC 2014

GoogleFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle on Tuesday announced that it has discovered a "vulnerability in the design of SSL version 3.0" The vulnerability, which Google announced on its security blog and detailed in a security advisory [PDF link], "allows the plaintext of secure connections to be calculated by a network attacker." See also: What Is Shellshock, How Does It Work and Why Does It Matter? … [Link]

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