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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 » In UK, Internet Trolls Could Face Two Years In Jail

Sunday 19 October 23:43:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with this news from The Guardian about a proposed change in UK law that would greatly increase the penalties for online incivility: Internet trolls who spread "venom" on social media could be jailed for up to two years, the justice secretary Chris Grayling has said as he announced plans to quadruple the maximum prison sentence. Grayling, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Overstressed? Why Not Try this Infectious Disease Stress Ball?

Sunday 19 October 23:00:27 UTC 2014

Stress balls are an awesome way to help relieve your stress, but they’re kind of boring. Fortunately, thanks to these infectious disease balls from Thinkgeek, that’s no longer the case! Available in four colors: Smallpox, zombie virus, cooties red, and bubonic plague. [Infectious Disease Stress Ball – Available from Thinkgeek – $4.99] [Link]

Slashdot » Gigabit Cellular Networks Could Happen, With 24GHz Spectrum

Sunday 19 October 22:33:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes A Notice of Inquiry was issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday that focuses research on higher frequencies for sending gigabit streams of mobile data. The inquiry specifically states that its purpose is to determine "what frequency bands above 24 GHz would be most suitable for mobile services, and to begin developing a record … [Link]

Mashable » Tweet a Short Story for a Chance to Win a Copy of Margaret Atwood's 'Stone Mattress'

Sunday 19 October 22:02:23 UTC 2014

Margaret-atwood1Feed-tw Feed-fbNovels, poems, essays, children's books — Margaret Atwood can write it all Since she released her first poetry collection Double Persephone in 1961, Atwood has published more than 50 works, including her dystopian masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale. See also: Read the First Story from Margaret Atwood's 'Stone Mattress,' Our MashableReads Selection Most recently, Atwood has delved into short story writing with … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Amazing “League of Legends” Cosplay Photos You’ll See Today [Picture Gallery]

Sunday 19 October 22:00:08 UTC 2014

league3 Another great photo by the always amazing Lexa One! And have you seen those costumes? They’re just perfect!!! Featuring Yaya Han as Arcade Miss Fortune, Henchmen Props as Classic Lee Sin, and Vickybunnyange as Arcade Sona. arcade yaya2 Arcade Miss Fortune: Yaya Han Classic Lee sin: Henchmen Props Arcade Sona: Vickybunnyangel Photo by Lexa One Photographie [Link]

Mashable » Germany Says Pro-Russian Rebels in Ukraine Downed MH17 With Captured Missiles

Sunday 19 October 21:38:27 UTC 2014

Grmmh17-1Feed-tw Feed-fbKIEV, Ukraine – Germany’s federal intelligence service has concluded that pro-Russian rebels shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 using a missile system captured from a Ukrainian military base, the German news magazine Spiegel reported on Sunday The findings of the intelligence service, known as BND, contradict claims by Kiev and the West that the rebels fired on the passenger jet using … [Link]

Slashdot » Soda Pop Damages Your Cells' Telomeres

Sunday 19 October 21:31:00 UTC 2014

BarbaraHudson writes Those free soft drinks at your last start-up may come with a huge hidden price tag. The Toronto Sun reports that researchers at the University of California — San Francisco found study participants who drank pop daily had shorter telomeres — the protective units of DNA that cap the ends of chromosomes in cells — in white blood … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Game of Thrones Theme Performed by a Cello Orchestra [Video]

Sunday 19 October 20:45:51 UTC 2014

Check out this beautiful cello cover of the Game of Thrones theme as performed by Cellocyl, a club of cello players located in Castilla y León in Spain. It’s not entirely perfect, but it’s pretty darn good anyways! [Cellocyl | Via TA] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sir Ian McKellen (As Gandalf) on The Importance of Studying [Video]

Sunday 19 October 20:42:53 UTC 2014

Gandalf is very passionate about education, isn’t he? 🙂 Sir Ian McKellen came to visit Chew Valley School on 17th October 2014. He had this important message for the students gathered outside the library to catch a glimpse of the actor and Stonewall champion. [ChewValleyMedia] [Link]

Mashable » Ebola-Infected Spanish Nurse Tests Negative for Virus

Sunday 19 October 20:41:16 UTC 2014

Ebola-spainFeed-tw Feed-fbThe person with Europe's first confirmed case of Ebola is on the mend. Teresa Romero, the Spanish nurse that contracted Ebola, has tested negative for the virus, authorities said Sunday. Further tests will be necessary to determine whether Romero is indeed cured, but the news is another positive sign after she responded well to treatment. See also: Ebola Protocols for Treating … [Link]

Mashable » The NYC Cook Who Turned a Tiny Food Cart Into His Biggest Dream

Sunday 19 October 20:39:13 UTC 2014

Dosa-man-031Feed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK, New York — On a hot Friday afternoon, a herd of customers flank both sides of the food cart, waiting on their South Indian fare. The phone rings loudly with takeout orders. Yet New York food vendor Thiru Kumar calmly shuffles between tasks, giving everyone due attention. Better known as the Dosa Man, Kumar opened his tiny world-renowned cart, … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Cancels "Sunjammer" Solar Sail Demonstration Mission

Sunday 19 October 20:20:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes "Space News reports that NASA has cancelled its solar sail demonstration mission (also known as Sunjammer) citing "a lack of confidence in its contractor's ability to deliver." "Company president Nathan] Barnes said that in 2011 he reached out to several NASA centers and companies that he believed could build the spacecraft and leave L'Garde free to … [Link]

Mashable » St. Louis Rams Trick Play Is Fun for Everyone (Unless You're From Seattle)

Sunday 19 October 19:31:52 UTC 2014

RamsFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s just something about a well-executed trick play. When it goes wrong, it's a disaster. When done right, it's beautiful. The St. Louis Rams tricked just about everybody during a punt play at Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Nearly the entire Rams team feigned the punt going one way, drawing practically every Seahawk to the wrong side of the field. … [Link]

Slashdot » Brain Patterns Give Clues To Why Some People Just Keep Gambling

Sunday 19 October 19:20:00 UTC 2014

Research from several UK universities, as reported by Time, indicates that the brain activity of compulsive gamblers shows a marked difference in response to pleasure-triggering behavior, which may help explain why they have trouble stopping: [The participants] took an amphetamine capsule, which unleashes endorphins with similar effects to the rush you get from exercise or alcohol, the study says. An … [Link]

Mashable » Malaysia's 'I Want to Touch a Dog' Event Popular With Canine-Curious Muslims

Sunday 19 October 18:32:14 UTC 2014

Iwanttotouchadog-shep-copyFeed-tw Feed-fbFour-legged friends helped close a cultural gap in Malaysia during a unique event that invited Muslims to pet dogs — some for the very first time. The "I Want to Touch a Dog" event, held in Central Park in Petaling Jaya, attempted to dispel myths about canine cleanliness. Some Muslims believe dog fur and saliva is unclean, and prefer not to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Seasons and Superheroes [Comic]

Sunday 19 October 18:00:22 UTC 2014

[Source: Nebezial on Deviantart] [Link]

Slashdot » Watch Comet Siding Spring's Mars Fly-By, Live

Sunday 19 October 17:52:00 UTC 2014

From the L.A. Times, and with enough time to tune in, comes this tip: Comet Siding Spring's closest approach to the red planet will occur at 11:27 a.m. [Pacific Time] on Sunday. At its closest approach, the comet will come within 87,000 miles of Mars. That's 10 times closer than any comet on record has ever come to Earth. Sadly, … [Link]

Mashable » Ebola Protocols for Treating Patients to Include Protective Gear With No Skin Showing

Sunday 19 October 17:37:26 UTC 2014

Ebola-guidelinesFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — Revised guidance for health care workers treating Ebola patients will include using protective gear "with no skin showing," a top federal health official said Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said those caring for an Ebola patient in Dallas were left vulnerable because some of their skin was exposed. See also: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Powering up the poor shouldn't hurt the climate

Sunday 19 October 17:30:00 UTC 2014

When countries get rich, their emissions rise – but connecting poor rural households barely affects greenhouse gas emissions [Link]

New Scientist – News » Oldest genitals found. Went out of fashion for eons

Sunday 19 October 17:30:00 UTC 2014

If you're going through a dry patch, it's nothing compared to the entire animal kingdom – it appears to have gone millions of years without copulating [Link]

Mashable » Comet to Buzz by Mars — And You Get to Watch

Sunday 19 October 17:04:48 UTC 2014

MarsFeed-tw Feed-fbA comet zoomed past Mars in a rare celestial event Sunday afternoon. The event was live streamed by Slooh, an organization that connects powerful telescopes to the Internet. The viewing started at 2:15 p.m. ET, and the actual passing occurred around 2:27 p.m. ET. See also: NASA Puts All Eyes on Comet's Historic Brush With Mars The Virtual Telescope Project also … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Job Openings in Marketing, Media and More

Sunday 19 October 17:00:54 UTC 2014

InternetjobzFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight 10 recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stan’s Rants: Stan Lee on SuperHero Potty Breaks [Video]

Sunday 19 October 17:00:15 UTC 2014

Calling for more realism in comic books, Stan Lee thinks more scenes should be dedicated to the mundane parts of the life of superheroes, such as bathroom breaks! What do you think? Do you agree with him? Let us know in the comments below! [worldofheroes] [Link]

Slashdot » Be True To Your CS School: LinkedIn Ranks US Schools For Job-Seeking Programmers

Sunday 19 October 16:41:41 UTC 2014

theodp writes "The Motley Fool reports that the Data Scientists at LinkedIn have been playing with their Big Data, ranking schools based on how successful recent grads have been at landing desirable software development jobs. Here's their Top 25: CMU, Caltech, Cornell, MIT, Princeton, Berkeley, Univ. of Washington, Duke, Michigan, Stanford, UCLA, Illinois, UT Austin, Brown, UCSD, Harvard, Rice, Penn, … [Link]

Mashable » 13 Strange Animals Photoshopped as Fruits and Vegetables

Sunday 19 October 16:30:22 UTC 2014

CarrotthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbVegetarians be warned. We're about to ruin your favorite foods, including avocados. Mashups and hybrids are no stranger to the Internet, and yet we're still finding ourselves saying "WTF?" to some of the creepy combos that should never be stitched together. See also: 15 Funky Hybrid Animals That Deserve a Chance at Life Artist Sarah DeRemer stepped up the weird, creating … [Link]

Mashable » Death of Endangered Northern White Rhino Puts Subspecies on Brink of Extinction

Sunday 19 October 16:28:03 UTC 2014

RhinoFeed-tw Feed-fbThe death of a northern white rhinoceros has left the subspecies on the brink of extinction. Suni, a 34-year-old rhino, was found dead on Friday at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy near Nairobi, Kenya. Only six other northern white rhinos remain alive, with Suni having been one of only two males capable of breeding. See also: 10 Wildlife Adventures You Must See … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Call of Duty' Trailer Shows Futuristic Mayhem

Sunday 19 October 15:59:01 UTC 2014

Cod-advanced-warfareFeed-tw Feed-fb Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare may still have a three weeks left until its release, but publisher Activision is giving eager fans the high-octane launch trailer now. The trailer shows bits of gameplay spliced in with lots of fast-paced action. It also includes shots of a motion-captured Kevin Spacey, the game's main villain. Spacey plays Jonathan Irons, the head of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Fun Science Experiment: Exploding Elephant Toothpaste [Video]

Sunday 19 October 15:46:21 UTC 2014

Anthony and Tara teach you how to make a very exciting exothermic reaction with hydrogen peroxide. It will also keep your pet elephant’s teeth clean. Experiment Tips and Warnings: -Experiment’s reaction produces heat, be careful not to touch until it has a chance to cool. -WARNING: 30% hydrogen peroxide can bleach/burn so be sure to avoid contact with skin and … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Good Hosting Service For a Parody Site?

Sunday 19 October 15:46:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes "Ok, bear with me now. I know this is not PC Mag 2014 review of hosting services. I am thinking of getting a parody website up. I am mildly concerned about potential reaction of the parodee, who has been known to be a little heavy handed when it comes to things like that. In short, I … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Skyrim Theme (Dragonborn) Performed on Wine Glasses [Video]

Sunday 19 October 15:45:42 UTC 2014

A fantastic cover of the Skyrim theme performed on wine glasses by Youtuber Dan Newbie. Check it out! [Dan Newbie] [Link]

Mashable » Ebola Risk in Dallas Eases as No New Cases Reported So Far

Sunday 19 October 15:35:13 UTC 2014

Texas-hospital1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe absence of new Ebola cases found in Dallas have put the city on track to reduce its watch list, an acknowledgment that the risk of a further outbreak in the Texas city has lessened. "This is a critical weekend," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Saturday, according to Dallas-Fort Worth ABC affiliate WFAA. See also: Crazy Ebola and ISIS Quotes … [Link]

Mashable » 28 Horrifying Halloween Makeup Ideas That Look a Little Too Real

Sunday 19 October 15:30:31 UTC 2014

HalloweenmakeupFeed-tw Feed-fbThose Halloween kits comprised of four or five different colors of face paint and some fake blood just aren't going to cut it in 2014 With zombie walks slowly making their way across the country in our zombie apocalypse-obsessed culture, people are getting pretty good at creating believably horrifying personas using makeup See also: 30 Spooky Snacks for a Frightfully Delicious … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superhero Movies: What to Expect (From 2014 to 2020) [Infographic]

Sunday 19 October 15:00:18 UTC 2014

Here is what the next few years (2014 to 2020) of your life will look like when it comes to superhero movies (Marvel or DC.) [Source: ComicsAlliance] [Link]

Mashable » 10 Pumpkin Recipes to Carve Into Your Diet

Sunday 19 October 14:30:01 UTC 2014

Pumpkin-muffinsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s possible that we've gone overboard on pumpkin spice this season. Despite concerns that we've pushed this flavor too far, let's not forget why it became a fall favorite in the first place. The delicious combination of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice perfectly complements pumpkin's subtle earthy flavor Of course, there's more to pumpkin than just spice. The fall fruit … [Link]

Mashable » Arrests Made After Pumpkin Festival Turns to Mayhem

Sunday 19 October 14:28:27 UTC 2014

Pumpkin-mayhemFeed-tw Feed-fbKEENE, N.H. — Violent disturbances near Keene State College during an annual pumpkin festival lasted until early Sunday, and involved dozens of arrests and injuries, as well as police in riot gear using tear gas to disperse crowds. Keene State student Ellery Murray told The Boston Globe that she was at a party Saturday that had drawn a large crowd when … [Link]

Slashdot » No More Lee-Enfield: Canada's Rangers To Get a Tech Upgrade

Sunday 19 October 14:23:00 UTC 2014

ControlsGeek writes The Lee-Enfield .303 rifle is being phased out for use by the Canadian Rangers, a Northern aboriginal branch of the Armed Forces. The rifle has been in service with the Canadian military for 100 years and is still being used by the Rangers for its unfailing reliability in Arctic conditions. If only the hardware that we use in … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 58% on The Tim Burton Collection (7 Movies) & Hardcover Book [Blu-ray]

Sunday 19 October 14:10:45 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon The Tim Burton Collection (7 Movies) & Hardcover Book on Blu-ray for just $26.49. That’S 58% off on the collection’s regular list price of $59.99. Celebrate some of Tim Burton’s best works with this 7-movie Blu-ray collection featuring an all-new premium hardcover book. Collectible hardcover book contains 64 pages of rare, … [Link]

Mashable » Nepal Closes Trekking Route After 38 Die in Storm

Sunday 19 October 14:05:13 UTC 2014

Nepal-himalayasFeed-tw Feed-fbKATMANDU, Nepal — Nepalese officials closed a section of a popular Himalayan trekking route Sunday after rescuers, overwhelmed with last week's snowstorms that killed 38 hikers, had to bring to safety new climbers who set out on the same mountain trails where the blizzards struck. The dead from the blizzards and avalanches that hit the upper section of the Annapurna Circuit … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Book with No Pictures is the PERFECT Book to Read to Kids [Video]

Sunday 19 October 14:00:33 UTC 2014

I don’t know about you, but even though I’m not a kid anymore (not a small one, anyway,) this video of author B.J. Novak reading his “Book with No Pictures” to a bunch of children made me smile big time. From American actor, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, author, and director B.J. Novak: At once perfectly simple and ingeniously imaginative, The Book … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Doesn't Design For Yesterday

Sunday 19 October 13:24:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes Erik Karjaluoto writes that he recently installed OS X Yosemite and his initial reaction was "This got hit by the ugly stick." But Karjaluoto says that Apple's decision to make a wholesale shift from Lucida to Helvetica defies his expectations and wondered why Apple would make a change that impedes legibility, requires more screen space, and makes the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why do We Have Hiccups and How to Get Rid of Them [Science Video]

Sunday 19 October 13:00:36 UTC 2014

Techniques on how to get rid of hiccups are many and varied, but what does science has to say about the most popular methods, and why do we get the hiccups in the first place? The hiccups originate from your diaphragm, a muscle that’s sitting beneath your lungs and is used to control breathing by enlarging the volume of the … [Link]

Mashable » Who Owns the Moon?

Sunday 19 October 12:45:16 UTC 2014

MoonFeed-tw Feed-fbWhether you're into mining, energy or tourism, there are lots of reasons to explore space. Some "pioneers" even believe humanity's survival depends on colonizing celestial bodies such as the Moon and Mars, both becoming central hubs for our further journey into the cosmos. Lunar land peddlers have started doing deals already — a one-acre plot can be yours for just 16.75 … [Link]

Mashable » Cruise Ship Carrying Dallas Health Care Worker Docks in Texas After Ebola Scare

Sunday 19 October 11:37:00 UTC 2014

Cruise-ship-health-workerFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 12:19 p.m. ET: The Dallas lab worker has tested negative for Ebola, Carnival Cruise Lines said Sunday, according to Reuters. The Carnival cruise ship carrying a Dallas health worker who quarantined herself after possibly being exposed to Ebola docked in Galveston, Texas, early Sunday morning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention realized that the unidentified lab supervisor at Texas … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fetus's arthritis genes can affect the mother

Sunday 19 October 11:15:00 UTC 2014

Stowaway DNA which seeps from fetuses to their mothers may raise their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, and dads may be to blame [Link]

Mashable » Imagine Running a Marathon in Heavy Smog. That Just Happened in Beijing.

Sunday 19 October 10:55:43 UTC 2014

Beijing-marathonFeed-tw Feed-fbBEIJING — Despite heavy pollution blanketing Beijing on Sunday, an international marathon went ahead, with face masks and sponges among the equipment used by competitors to battle the smog. The 34th Beijing International Marathon began at Tiananmen Square with many of the tens of thousands of participants wearing face masks. The 42-kilometer (26-mile) course ended at the Chinese capital's Olympic Park, … [Link]

Slashdot » BBC Takes a Stand For the Public's Right To Remember Redacted Links

Sunday 19 October 9:35:37 UTC 2014

Martin Spamer writes with word that the BBC is to publish a continually updated list of its articles removed from Google under the controversial 'right to be forgotten' notices." The BBC will begin – in the "next few weeks" – publishing the list of removed URLs it has been notified about by Google. [Editorial policy head David] Jordan said the … [Link]

Mashable » What's Really the Difference Between Facebook Pages, Groups and Profiles?

Sunday 19 October 8:02:24 UTC 2014

Facebook-group-pageFeed-tw Feed-fbWith several overlapping features, Facebook's Pages, groups and profiles leave many users confused Together, these three functions help us stay connected, but each has its own purpose and works for different types of content. Whether you want to stay in touch with friends, promote your brand or meet others with the same hobbies, we can help you determine which tool will … [Link]

Slashdot » Canada Will Ship 800 Doses of Experimental Ebola Drug to WHO

Sunday 19 October 6:45:00 UTC 2014

The WSJ reports that 800 doses of an experimental vaccine for Ebola, developed over a decade at Public Health Agency of Canada’s main laboratory in Winnipeg, will be shipped to the World Health Organization in an effort to help fight the ongoing Ebola crisis in West Africa: The vaccine will be shipped by air from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the University … [Link]

Mashable » Retired Charreria Horses Start Second Careers in Mexico City

Sunday 19 October 4:30:23 UTC 2014

Horses-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMexico’s national sport, charreria, is a kind of rodeo made up of different equestrian competitions — complete with glamorously dressed horses. Since their arrival from Spain in the 1500s, horses have been a rich part of Mexico's history. And there is perhaps no better representation of the country's unique culture and national identity than charreria. See also: 13 Horses That Couldn't … [Link]

Slashdot » Despite Patent Settlement, Apple Pulls Bose Merchandise From Its Stores

Sunday 19 October 3:43:00 UTC 2014

Apple has long sold Bose headphones and speakers in its retail stores, including in the time since it acquired Bose-competitor Beats Audio, and despite the lawsuit filed by Bose against Apple alleging patent violations on the part of Beats. That's come to an end this week, though: Apple's dropped Bose merchandise both in its retail locations and online, despite recent … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Ana to Miss Hawaii But Brings Strong Winds, Big Waves

Sunday 19 October 3:33:33 UTC 2014

HurricaneanaFeed-tw Feed-fbHurricane Ana is expected to miss Hawaii, passing 115 miles southwest of Kauai and 120 miles southwest of Oahu Saturday night, but that isn't stopping strong winds and heavy rainfall The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has described the 120-mile distance from Kauai as "dangerously close" as the Category 1 hurricane prompted tropical storm warnings for Kauai County, including Kauai and the … [Link]

Mashable » 4 Ways Employers Can Use Social Video to Attract Top Talent

Sunday 19 October 3:00:28 UTC 2014

Socialvideo_edited-1Feed-tw Feed-fbWelcome to the rise of online video everything We use videos to share the important moments of our lives, to challenge our friends to donate to a worthy cause or even to find great new hire. According to Shutterstock and comScore, 190 million Americans watched an average of 397 million online videos in the month of January alone. Increasingly, we are … [Link]

Mashable » Astronaut's Timelapse Video Shows Europe From Space

Sunday 19 October 2:23:36 UTC 2014

EsaFeed-tw Feed-fb The music is as dazzling as the scene in a timelapse video that shows Europe—and other parts of the globe—from space. The footage, shot by Astronaut Alexander Gerst, was released on YouTube by the European Space Agency on Saturday. See also: I'm an Astronaut. Here's the World as I See It Gerst took the remarkable video that passes over the … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat Freaks Out Users With First Ad for 'Ouija'

Sunday 19 October 1:09:55 UTC 2014

OuijaFeed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat ads have officially arrived The photo sharing app's first advertisement was a 20-second trailer for the upcoming horror movie from Universal Pictures, Ouija. See also: 9 Things We'd Change About Snapchat As previously outlined by the company, the ad appeared in the app's "Recent Updates" section and users can choose whether or not they want to view the ad. Snapchat's … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: 'RollerCoaster Tycoon,' Alien Blue and More

Sunday 19 October 0:52:53 UTC 2014

App-roundup-tycoonFeed-tw Feed-fb With Google unveiling the latest updates to its Nexus line— the Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 9 tablet— and Apple revealing two new iPads and new Macs, you may have missed some of the 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: Everything You Need … [Link]

Slashdot » iFixit Tears Apart Apple's Shiny New Retina iMac

Sunday 19 October 0:35:00 UTC 2014

iFixit gives the new Retina iMac a score of 5 (out of 10) for repairability, and says that the new all-in-one is very little changed internally from the system (non-Retina) it succeeds. A few discoveries along the way: The new model "retains the familiar, easily accessible RAM upgrade slot from iMacs of yore"; the display panel (the one iin the … [Link]

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