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 » 10 facts to perk you up on the bra's 100th anniversary
If there is one undergarment that has spurred hatred over the years, it is the bra. Monday marks the bra's 100th anniversary, On Nov. 3, 1914, Mary Phelps Jacob, also known as Caresse Crosby, obtained the first U.S. patent for the backless brassiere. Although the term had been used for several years before her invention, Jacob's design is widely accepted as … [Link]
Slashdot » Flaw in New Visa Cards Would Let Hackers Steal $1M Per Card
New submitter biomass writes with news about a flaw in Visa's contactless card that lets anyone charge $999,999 to it. According to researchers at Newcastle University in the UK, the card system developed by VISA for use in the United Kingdom fails to recognize transactions made in non-UK foreign currencies and can therefore be tricked into approving any transaction up … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Democrats running away from Obama
On the eve of midterm elections, President Barack Obama's approval ratings slid to a record low 44%, the culmination of a trend that has been haunting Democratic candidates throughout the campaign season. See also: 8 bizarre things that went down on the campaign trail this season It's not uncommon for candidates to distance themselves from unpopular incumbents during midterm elections, and … [Link]
Mashable » America's most-hated airline creates 'State of Hate' report
Spirit Airlines is notorious for its cheapness, its bare-bones service and its lackluster customer service. It's no surprise, then, that the carrier is the most-hated airline in the industry — earning a rate of complaints three times higher than other U.S. airlines, according to a major study [PDF] released earlier this year. But Spirit isn't afraid of that. The company is … [Link]
Mashable » Another surprise Beyoncé album may be coming soon
Mark your calendars because signs are pointing to yet another surprise album from Beyoncé, who just last December unanticipatedly released her fifth studio album without any advanced promotional marketing or traditional teasers. On Monday, a link on Amazon's United Kingdom site, which has since been edited, confirmed an "audio CD" would be available to buy for £33.21 on Nov. 24. No … [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Takes Down Steve Jobs Memorial After Apple's Tim Cook Comes Out
An anonymous reader writes Citing the need to abide by a law combating "gay propaganda," a memorial dedicated to the late Apple founder Steve Jobs has been torn down. This comes on the heels of new CEO Tim Cook coming out as gay. "In Russia, gay propaganda and other sexual perversions among minors are prohibited by law," ZEFS (a Russian … [Link]
Mashable » Major sponsor Emirates ditches FIFA amid corruption claims
Emirates airlines, one of FIFA's six major sponsors, is ending its sponsorship agreement with world soccer's governing body at the end of 2014, according to multiple reports That means Emirates — a huge presence in the soccer universe — won't be tied to the 2018 or 2022 World Cups as FIFA remains embroiled in widespread allegations of corruption and cronyism See … [Link]
Mashable » 41 songs to fill your Taylor Swift void on Spotify
For the time being, it looks like Taylor Swift and Spotify are never, ever getting back together. The pop star removed all her albums from Spotify on Monday following a dispute with the streaming service over the availability of her new album, 1989, on the platform. See also: 23 Freaking Rad Spotify Playlists for Every Mood While Swift's music is still … [Link]
Mashable » 12 tips to dominate National Novel Writing Month
November is for writers No, that's not another lame T-shirt slogan (though, maybe it should be). November is National Novel Writing Month, wherein eager writers aim to author 50,000-word novels between Nov. 1 and midnight on Nov. 30 See also: 10 Pro Tips for Writers Using Social Media Using the NaNoWriMo site, participants can track their daily writing goals, earn badges … [Link]
Slashdot » "Car Talk" Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At Age 77
samzenpus writes "Many outlets are reporting the death of Tom Magliozzi, co-host of the long-running weekly National Public Radio show Car Talk. Tom and his brother Ray ran a repair shop in the '70s and in 1987 landed their radio gig. They were known as "Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers." The show stopped recording two years ago and is … [Link]
Slashdot » Gates Donates $500M+ To Fight Malaria and Other Diseases
jones_supa writes In the 63rd annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in New Orleans, Bill Gates announced that he will donate over $500 million to fight malaria and other infectious diseases in the developing world. Gates described the Ebola epidemic that has killed more than 4,900 people in West Africa since the beginning of the … [Link]
Mashable » Say farewell to Windows 7
Windows 7 is out the door As of late last week, Microsoft stopped selling the consumer versions of Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium and Ultimate to computer manufacturers. Once the supply runs out, you won't be able to get a new computer with that software installed Only Windows 7 Professional was spared, so businesses that need more computers with the software … [Link]
Mashable » The Melbourne Cup: Why Australia shuts down to watch a horse race
MELBOURNE — No sporting event grips Australia quite like the Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation. On the first Tuesday of November, the country quite literally shuts down to watch the finest thoroughbreds from Australia and abroad battle it out to be first past the post See also: The apps you need to survive Melbourne Cup day But what … [Link]
Mashable » Forget modest cuts. Climate report says we need 'negative emissions'
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the final installment of its mammoth Fifth Assessment Report on global climate change Sunday. The report amounts to a distillation of the most important climate science and policy findings It also lays out clear choices for policymakers to ponder during the next year of climate negotiations — which are supposed to culminate with … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Teases First Browser Dedicated To Devs
hypnosec writes Mozilla has teased a browser for developers — a first of its kind — in a bid to equip developers with a set of tools at one place for better and enhanced productivity. Speaking about the perils of web development Mozilla says engineers, while building for the web, use a range of tools that don't always work well … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet hates that Jamie Dornan won't do '50 Shades' frontal
Seriously, though, what's the point? Fifty Shades of Grey fans were not happy on Sunday upon learning that Jamie Dornan, who will play the lead role of Christian Grey in the upcoming movie adaptation, announced he would not do frontal nudity in the film. We’ll give you a second to process that. See also: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Bares All in … [Link]
Mashable » America's most WTF campaign ads of 2014
Election Tuesday is almost here. But before everyone heads to the polls, let's take a walk down memory lane with some of the most WTF campaign ads that politicians in the United States came up with this election season See also: The 27 candidates you need to know before voting What better way to motivate the American voters than by … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Burdened with Glorious Purpose: This Medieval Loki Armor is Gorgeously Stunning! [Pics]
I’ve already featured Medieval Loki‘s unbelievably gorgeous armor from Prince Armory in the past, but these photos are so good that I just had to post them. Apparently Prince armory is currently in the process of building a medieval Darth Vader suit, and if the quality of the armor is similar to this one, we’re all in for a treat … [Link]
Slashdot » Ford Develops a Way To Monitor Police Driving
cartechboy writes Sometimes you wonder, "Who's watching the police?" Well, now it appears everyone can as Ford has developed a way to track how the police drive. The automaker has announced a new telematics system for police cars that will keep tabs on the cops while they are driving, tracking their behavior in real time. The system will be able … [Link]
Mashable » Airports are testing a scanner to let your water bottle through security
Throwing away a new bottle of water is a common sight at airport security, but a scanner that can tell the difference between a latte and a liquid explosive could put an end to that. The Insight100 Liquid Explosive Detection System has been considered a potential solution to screening liquids at airports for several years, but has now moved a step … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API Developer Experience Featured At Apps World London
Apps World Europe will be held Nov. 12 and 13 in London. The developer-focused event includes an API-specific stream of panels and presentations running on Nov. 12. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Home Sweet Sanctuary: A Borderlands Fan Film [Video]
Home Sweet Sanctuary is a not for profit borderlands fan film by Ryan Green. Shot and edited by Rich Johannsen. I don’t know most of the actors, but I do know that the always amazing Kearstin plays the role of Lilith. [Rich Johannsen] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This 1:2 Lego Iron Man Bust Looks Amazing [Pics]
LEGO Enthusiast George Panteleon made this 1:2 scale LEGO Iron Man bust using 700 bricks, including a few that have LED lights embedded into them to act as the eyes (as seen below.) This is one of the best looking Iron Man LEGO model I’ve ever seen! It looks great, don’t you think? [George Panteleon | Via IO9] [Link]
Mashable » Of course there's a Movember-themed 'Frozen' parody called 'Let It Grow'
Let it grow, Mo Bros. YouTube user Richard Annett pays homage to Movember by performing a parody of Frozen's "Let It Go," which naturally centers on his majestically bearded face — complete with an interpretive dance. Raising money for prostate cancer research never looked so elegant. Bless you, Squeak the sneezing chicken Proof Ellen DeGeneres is the scariest person in … [Link]
Mashable » New ultrasound chip could be a leap forward in cheap medical imaging
A scanner the size of an iPhone that you could hold up to a person's chest and see a vivid, moving, 3D image of what's inside is being developed by entrepreneur Jonathan Rothberg. Rothberg says he has raised $100 million to create a medical imaging device that's nearly "as cheap as a stethoscope" and will "make doctors 100 times as effective." … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 900 Arcade Console Games Come To The Browser
Around 900 games from console arcades are now available to play online in your browser. It’s a fun diversion, but the man behind it points out that performance is unpredictable at best. The release of the games at the Internet Archive site brings together work from two different projects. The games are largely the result of the MAME project that … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask CMI Director Alex King About Rare Earth Mineral Supplies
The modern electronics industry relies on inputs and supply chains, both material and technological, and none of them are easy to bypass. These include, besides expertise and manufacturing facilities, the actual materials that go into electronic components. Some of them are as common as silicon; rare earth minerals, not so much. One story linked from Slashdot a few years back … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Magliozzi, beloved co-host of NPR show 'Car Talk,' dead at 77
Tom Magliozzi, the much-loved co-host of the National Public Radio show Car Talk, died Monday from complications of Alzheimer's disease, according to NPR. For decades, Magliozzi (above, left) and his brother Ray hosted Car Talk on NPR as "Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers." The NPR post remembered their affectionate banter and easy rapport The Magliozzi brothers ran an auto repair … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We don't need no education to weigh up chance
Adults from rural Guatemala can accurately assess probability without learning about it in school, suggesting that we may be natural bookies [Link]
New Scientist – News » Weird wet worlds: Why Earth is lucky to have oceans
Many planets and moons harbour bizarre bodies of water – but that alone won't make them as life-friendly as Earth, say two planetary scientists (full text available to subscribers) [Link]
New Scientist – News » Methane cuts won't buy us time on climate change
Slashing carbon dioxide emissions is the only way to avoid dangerous climate change – targeting other greenhouse gases just won't cut it [Link]
Mashable » Christian Bale bails on Steve Jobs job
LOS ANGELES — He had one Jobs job, but Christian Bale bailed. In a take-this-job-and-shove-it decision that launched a thousand punny tweets, the erstwhile Dark Knight will not tackle the Apple co-founder biopic written by Aaron Sorkin and produced by Scott Rudin after all, Mashable has confirmed. SEE ALSO: Tim Cook Invokes Steve Jobs' Classic 'One More Thing' for First Time … [Link]
Mashable » What are Death With Dignity laws?
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old woman from California, chose to die on Saturday. She had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer on Jan. 1, when she was given a prognosis of six months to live. Wishing to die on her own terms rather than by aggressive cancer, she moved to Oregon, one of only a handful of states with Death With Dignity … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest jerks in online dating, exposed on Instagram
Editor’s note: The post below contains offensive language. Online dating can be tough for everyone, but women face a particularly difficult challenge: dealing with aggressive messages from men on a daily basis. No one likes rejection, but some men on online dating sites like OKCupid and Tinder lack the grace to deal with women politely turning them down. Alexandra Tweten created … [Link]
Mashable » Hands on with 'Super Smash Bros.' for Wii U
If you're still on the fence about purchasing a Wii U, it's probably safe to assume the upcoming release of Super Smash Bros. is factoring into your decision. The console's most hyped title hits shelves on Nov. 21, and Nintendo's most recent direct address showed fans a mountain of new features. Nintendo was kind enough to let us test out … [Link]
Mashable » Keyless mobile check-in means never talking to a hotel clerk again
Hotels are following in the footsteps of airlines, using travelers' smartphones to provide services and streamline interactions. Starwood Hotels and Resorts became the first chain to let guests unlock doors with their phones on Monday, after testing the program at a few properties since earlier this year. See also: Hotels Are Making Record Profits From Extra Fees on Stuff You Don't … [Link]
Mashable » Gmail redesign arrives on Android with support for all email platforms
Google just rolled out the biggest update to the Gmail app yet. The company released Gmail 5.0 to Google Play on Monday with a new, modern design and support for all types of email accounts. See also: The creators of Google Inbox explain why it's the future of Gmail The biggest change to the app is the addition of support for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 2014 Edition of NASA’s Pumpkin Carving Contest [Video]
Watch as the people at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory show you exactly why they are the best at what they’re doing by crafting some of the most brilliant and inventive carved pumpkin designs I’ve ever seen. [Mark Rober] [Link]
Slashdot » Smartphone App To Be Used As Hotel Room Keys
An anonymous reader writes Starwood Hotels and Resorts has became the first chain to let guests unlock doors with their phones at 10 Aloft, Element and W hotels. They hope to expand the program to 140 more properties in those brands by the middle of next year. From the article: "The technology's developer says that it uses its own encrypted … [Link]
Mashable » Do national parks need Wi-Fi to stay relevant?
If a teenager takes a selfie in a national park and no one sees it, did it really happen? Yellowstone National Park is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife, but that may not be enough to carry it — and other parks — through the next century. See also: 10 One-Star Yelp Reviews of Majestic National Parks Park officials … [Link]
Mashable » Soon you'll be able to pay for Burger King with PayPal
The mobile payment battle has entered the fast food phase PayPal announced Monday that it will soon be integrated into Burger King's apps so customers can purchase meals from the fast food chain via the payments service See also: PayPal's Split From eBay Is the Best Thing That Could Happen to It "We will be rolling out later this quarter across … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Android Remains Best Opportunity for Developers
There's been a longstanding, though unofficial, rule that says develop for iOS first and Android second. Given Android's dominant grip on the smartphone market, perhaps it's time to reconsider than notion — especially considering the imminent arrival of Android 5.0 Lollipop and its 5,000 new APIs for developers. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Copyrights and wrongs in the battle for ownership
There's more than one way to handle authorship and copyright in the digital age, according to The Copyright Wars by Peter Baldwin [Link]
Slashdot » China Plans To Build a Domestic Robotics Industry
jfruh writes China is known as a manufacturing export powerhouse, but it imports much of one particularly important kind of manufacturing tool: robots. Now the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is developing a "robotics technology roadmap," with a goal of owning over 45 percent of the high-end robotics market by 2020. Read more of this story at Slashdot. … [Link]
Mashable » Top women riders head to surfing's Everest for WickrX Super Sessions
Located 40 miles south of San Francisco and featuring sharks, churning waters and massive waves, Mavericks is to many surfers what Mount Everest is to mountaineers. It's the biggest. It's the baddest. It's a destination people travel halfway around the world to try to conquer Now, this fall, 14 of the top women in big-wave surfing will descend upon Mavericks … [Link]
Mashable » NBA eccentric Lance Stephenson's videobomb should be watched over and over
New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher was just standing there, minding his own business, during a play stoppage in Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Then: Lance Stephenson outta nowhere! The Hornets eccentric swingman — who you may remember for blowing in LeBron James' ear during the NBA playoffs last season — popped up for one of the most excellent sports … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This MechWarrior “Sunder” Baby Costume Wins Halloween This Year [Video]
From Ryan Bowen’s Wife: “My husband had this costume planned for several years, long before we had a child. The inspiration was a computer game he played in high school. When we found out we were having a baby, he got to work. Ryan sketched out the rough designs probably two months before Geraint was born.” [Ryan Bowen | Via … [Link]
Mashable » Ohio State marching band dazzles everyone with space-themed show
Ohio State University's marching band claims to the "best damn band in the land" — but what about the entire universe? The Buckeyes made a case for that label with its Nov. 1 halftime show, which was inspired by space. The routine featured music from Star Trek, Apollo 13, Armageddon, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Independence Day. Captain Kirk would … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities redesign Paddington Bear for London streets
LONDON — Paddington Bear, the stowaway stuffed animal who charmed generations of children with his adventures in London, is being reimagined across the city from Tuesday onward. Paddington figures will be dotted around city streets until Dec. 30 to coincide with the release of the new movie, Paddington The stars of the movie — Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Ben … [Link]
Mashable » A perfect moment for Lauren Hill, terminally ill college hooper
The weekend's most memorable — and emotional — sports moment didn't come from the NFL, NBA or NHL, all lucrative and glamorous professional leagues now underway It came in a Division III basketball game during which a freshman named Lauren Hill, who has an inoperable brain tumor, saw her big hoop dream come true See also: Anthony Davis' NBA-opener highlights are … [Link]
Mashable » Google Calendar app tracks events, flights, dinner reservations in real time
On the heels of Google's new Inbox app, the company rolled out on Monday a brand new Google Calendar app that cuts down on how much you have to manually enter event details. The app — which is available today for devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop and will be downloadable for Android 4.1+ devices in the coming weeks — keeps … [Link]
Slashdot » Adobe's Digital Editions Collecting Less Data, Says EFF
itwbennett writes Tests on the latest version of Adobe System's e-reader software shows the company is now collecting less data following a privacy-related dustup last month, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Adobe was criticized in early October after it was discovered Digital Editions collected metadata about e-books on a device, even if the e-books did not have DRM. Those … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Sococo API Offers Office Collaboration Tools For Third Party Apps
With the idea of working remotely becoming more of a viable option these days, the need for an online space where co-workers and teams can collaborate effectively has grown considerably. Sococo is an office collaboration and network platform that does just that. Its API makes these features available to developers who may want to integrate them into other applications. … [Link]
Mashable » Happy endings are in peril in latest episode of 'Downton Abbey'
Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers about the new season of Downton Abbey, which has started airing in the UK. If you wish to remain spoiler-free until the season starts in the United States on Jan. 4, please avert your eyes. LONDON, ENGLAND — The penultimate episode of Downton Abbey was one of the strongest and most eventful of this … [Link]
Mashable » Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro challenges the MacBook Air to a dance-off
If a tech company makes an ad and doesn't troll Apple, does the ad even exist at all? Lenovo challenges Apple to a dance-off in a new ad pitting its Yoga 3 Pro laptop against the MacBook AirMicrosoft took similar swipes at Apple with a series of ads for its Surface Pro 3 tablet/computer in August. See also: 10 Bizarre … [Link]
Mashable » Baby robot penguin fools the real thing, all to protect the species
Penguins are considered a pretty smart species, so don’t tell them they’ve recently been fooled by a four-wheeled rover robot disguised as a baby chick. Since human contact stresses out emperor penguins, a team of international scientists studying in Antarctica recently figured out how to get up-close and personal with a breeding colony without actually going near them at all. See … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham in 'rage spiral' over suggestion that she abused her sister
Lena Dunham is on a self-described "rage spiral" after right-wing blogs interpreted a passage from her book as describing sexual abuse of her sister as a child. National Review columnist Kevin D. Williamson published a scathing review of Dunham's new memoir Not That Kind of Girl on Wednesday, titled "Pathetic Privilege." In it, Williamson called Dunham's parents — and Dunham herself … [Link]
Mashable » FBI Director: Tech companies must unlock devices if requested by officials
The director of the FBI on Monday doubled down on demands that Silicon Valley giants cooperate in the course of criminal investigations, saying that tech companies such as Apple and Google have to unlock cellphones, if authorities request it. See also: 11 free tools to protect your online activity from surveillance The remarks by FBI Director James Comey come on the … [Link]
Mashable » Mashies tickets are officially sold out
With just 24 hours to go, tickets to tomorrow night's 2014 Mashies at Gotham Hall in New York City are officially sold out. We'll be revealing the year’s most outstanding examples of digital media in more than 20 categories, from Best Branded Facebook Page to Best Viral Video. The event, which will be hosted by comedians Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, will also feature special … [Link]
Slashdot » Dance Your Ph.D. Winner Announced
sciencehabit writes When she isn't out in the forest gathering data for her Ph.D. in plant biology at the University of Georgia, Athens, Uma Nagendra spends a good deal of her time hanging upside down from a trapeze doing circus aerials. "It turns out that there are a lot of scientists doing it," she says. To combine the two halves … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson honors her dead hamster on stage at awards show
Emma Watson grew up on the set of Harry Potter, so it makes sense for her to regard everyone from the franchise as family — including her on-stage hamster While accepting the prestigious Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year, broadcasted Sunday on BBC America, Watson honored her furry little friend, Millie from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: Virgin Galactic, TTIP, lizard stress culture, a chance to win the smartest books of the year, psychedelic plants and more [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby chick spycam fools penguin parents
It's fluffy, has four wheels and can make an Emperor sing. A baby bird spycam is helping researchers get close to shy penguins [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Acquires Firebase for Back-End Sync
Google recently announced the acquisition of Firebase, a back-end-as-a-service (BaaS) provider that supports real-time synchronization. The acquisition provides Google with an important component to support an end-to-end development platform for Web and mobile apps. The acquisition also has more strategic implications by providing the company a monetization strategy to capitalize on a new brand of collaborative real-time Web app. … [Link]
Slashdot » Scotland Builds Power Farms of the Future Under the Sea
HughPickens.com writes "The Pentland Firth is a raw, stormy sound between the Scottish mainland and the Orkney Islands, known for some of the world's fastest flowing marine waters. Daily tides here reach 11 miles per hour, and can go as high as 18 – a breakneck current that's the reason people are describing Scotland as the Saudi Arabia of tidal … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Should Samsung's Gear S API & SDK be Developer Target
The Samsung Gear S smartwatch, which can make phone calls independent of a nearby smartphone, hits all four major wireless network operators in the U.S. this week. The device is an interesting step forward for connected wearables, but it has some serious limitations that lower its value as a target for developers. [Link]
Slashdot » The 7th Underhanded C Contest Is Online
Xcott Craver writes The 7th Underhanded C Contest is now open. The goal of the contest is to write code that is as readable, clear, innocent and straightforward as possible, and yet somehow exhibits evil behavior that cannot be seen even when staring at the source code. The winners from 2013 are also online, and their clever and insightful submissions … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Americans to spend $89 billion online this holiday season
Online sales in the U.S. are expected to hit another record this holiday season, but spending growth will be slower than in previous years, according to one researcher. Forrester Research predicts that consumers will spent $89 billion shopping online during the holiday season this year, an increase of 13% from the same period a year earlier. That's down from 15% year-over-year … [Link]
New Scientist – News » TTIP: Healthy profits, but what about people?
Promoting trade may boost the bottom line but it doesn't make people healthier or happier, says John Middleton of the UK Faculty of Public Health [Link]
Mashable » Teenage poppy seller burned in aerosol attack in Manchester
LONDON — A 15-year-old Army Cadet who was selling poppies for Remembrance Day was attacked with a lit aerosol can on Saturday. The teenager, who was wearing his uniform, suffered burns to his face and singed hairs, according to the BBC. The offender, described by Greater Manchester Police as black or Asian, 5'8", under the influence of alcohol and wearing a … [Link]
Mashable » Endangered gray wolf could be roaming the Grand Canyon
A wayward gray wolf has been spotted several times this month around the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, according to conservationists. The wolf, which is wearing an inactive radio collar, could be the first of its species to roam Arizona in 70 years; gray wolves were exterminated from the state in the 1940s. SEE ALSO: In Photos: The Fight … [Link]
Slashdot » Silicon Valley Swings To Republicans
phantomfive writes Silicon Valley is making a mark in Washington as Google has recently replaced Goldman as the largest lobbyist, but until recently, most of the money from Silicon Valley went to democratic candidates. In 2014, that has changed, and Republicans are getting most of the money. Why the change? Gordon Crovitz suggests it's because Harry Reid blocked patent reform. … [Link]
Mashable » Home Depot clerk Nick Offerman can save your relationship
Lowe's just rolled out a robot called OSHbot to maximize customer service, but John Oliver knows that robots can't do everything as well as humans. On Sunday's Last Week Tonight, host Oliver reimagined a Home Depot that could trump Lowe's quality of customer service — not with robots, but rather a personal touch Nick Offerman stars in the fake ad, … [Link]
Mashable » World War I body armour was never standard issue
In 1914, at the beginning of the First World War, body armour was not found on the battlefield. Not until October 1915 were British soldiers issued that most basic piece of equipment, the steel helmet. Even then, the number of helmets given out was so restricted that soldiers wore them in rotation, as they marched to the front line. In 1915 … [Link]
Mashable » Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung's fastest-charging device, gets a U.S. debut date
Samsung’s Galaxy Note Edge, the strange-looking device with a curved edge screen that wraps around the phone's right side, is set to debut in the United States on Nov. 14. The "Edge" part of the name refers to that smaller curved display, which is almost of completely different screen. The main display works like any other smartphone's, but the thin edge … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. amps up security screening for foreign travelers, citing ISIS fears
WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security Department is adding new screening requirements for Europeans and other travelers from countries for which a visa isn't required for U.S. entry. The screenings, planned to go into effect Monday, will require millions of travelers from around the world to provide more passport data, contact information and aliases before they can travel to the United States. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GEEKGASM: Nathan Fillion and Joss Whedon Had a Lightsaber Fight Yesterday [Pic]
Brian McElhaney of Britanick posted this picture on twitter yesterday saying: I’m currently watching Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion have a lightsaber battle. I felt it important this photo be shared. Indeed. Geekdom trembles before the awesomeness of this photo. [Via Brian McElhaney on Twitter] [Link]
New Scientist – News » SpaceShipTwo crash: Wings were unlocked too soon
The root cause of the accident is still unclear, but officials say video from the cockpit shows a mechanism designed to slow the craft deployed earlier than normal [Link]
Mashable » CNET turns to print with a new quarterly magazine
Start the presses. CNET, one of the oldest and largest online tech publications, is launching its first print edition, which is set to hit newsstands in the United States and Canada this week. CNET Magazine will appear on Monday with a Winter 2014 edition that includes holiday-centric print traditions, like a gift guide and a big-name interview (it's with LL Cool … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Breast milk stem cells may be incorporated into baby
Stem cells in the breast milk of mice develop into a range of different tissues in the offspring, including the brain, liver and kidneys. The same may also be true in people [Link]
Mashable » You can get Gmail 5.0 for Android before it comes to Google Play
Gmail wants to be your one-stop shop for all your email accounts on Android. Gmail 5.0 adds support for Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com and corporate Exchange accounts. The new version also features Material design, Google's new software aesthetic. Details about the update leaked a couple of weeks ago, and now the actual update appears to have leaked; Android Police posted links to … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Clinton mastered the art of the photobomb
It’s cold outside, your Kindle is dead and you just want to go home. This poor child — who clearly just wants to go home — was dragged to a political rally in Texarkana, Arkansas, on Sunday where Bill Clinton rallied for Democrats in Tuesday's midterm elections. See also: There's No Photobomb Like a Queen of England Photobomb Capitalizing on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan's Annual Nuclear Drill Highlights Problems
AmiMoJo writes The Japanese government's disaster drill for nuclear power plants has highlighted some issues. The 2-day drill began on Sunday on the scenario that an earthquake had triggered an accident at the Shika plant in Ishikawa Prefecture. A group of residents gathered at a port to flee in boats on the assumption that the earthquake had made roads unusable. … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift removes all music from Spotify after '1989' bickering
Hell hath no fury like Taylor Swift scorned. Her exes know that. And now Spotify does, too. The "Shake It Off" singer is shaking off Spotify, removing all her songs and albums from the popular music streaming platform just days after Spotify publicly criticized the 24-year-old artist for not immediately making her latest album, 1989, available to stream See also: Why … [Link]
Mashable » 15 simple photo ideas for creative holiday cards
Santa hats and festive sweaters are so last year. The holidays should be special every year, so it's important to send your friends and distant family members a holiday card that will really impress. You deserve a prime spot on the mantle, after all. See also: 10 DIY Photo Filters to Think Outside the App Using a few DIY tricks, some … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Save 50% Off or More on Select Solid State Hard Drives (SSD) + Countdown to Black Friday
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 50% off or more on select solid state hard drives (SSD) as part of their “Countdown to Black friday” deals. If you need some new super fast storage for your computer, be sure to check those deals out! -Save 50% Off or More on Select Solid State Hard Drives (SSD) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HALLOWEEN 2014: Geeks are Sexy Readers’ Costumes Picture Gallery
As I’ve been doing for the past few years, I asked you guys for pictures of your Halloween costumes, and as usual, you delivered! Unfortunately, I received over 250 photos, so I just can’t post them all, but here’s a selection of some of my favorites for your viewing pleasure! Pictured above: Shanah O. as Gozer from Ghostbusters. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Dumb Ways To Die” Done Portal Style [Video]
A funny Portal parody of the song, ‘Dumb Ways To Die’ by Tangerine Kitty by Youtuber Harry101UK. [Harry101UK] [Link]
Mashable » 13 years after 9/11, it's move-in day at One World Trade
More than a decade after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, America's tallest building is open for business Employees started moving into One World Trade Center on Monday morning The 104-story, $3.9 billion building is just 60% leased. About 170 employees of Conde Nast's 3,400 workers moved into the skyscraper. The rest of the company, which signed a 25-year lease for 1 … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Hackers Mess With Texas By Attacking Fracking Firms
chicksdaddy writes The technology revolution that is "fracking" has created billions in wealth for states like Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio and Wyoming. But all that oil and all those dollars have attracted the attention of sophisticated spies from near and far to steal valuable trade secrets. Digital Guardian's blog notes this report from News 4 San Antonio in Texas which quotes … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Walking Dead TV Series 6 Action Figure Set
This Walking Dead TV series action figure set features features 5-inch versions of your favorite (and not so favorite) characters from the show: Rick Grimes, Abraham Ford, Hershel Greene, Carol Peletier, Bungie Guts Zombie, and the Governor. Based on fan-favorite characters from the uber-popular AMC TV version of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead, these 5-inch scale action figures sport interchangeable … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceShipTwo's Rocket Engine Did Not Cause Fatal Crash
astroengine writes It wasn't SpaceShipTwo's hybrid rocket motor — which was flying on Friday with a new type of fuel — that caused the fatal crash, the head of the accident investigation agency said late Sunday. The ship's fuel tanks and its engine were recovered intact, indicating there was no explosion. "They showed no signs of burn-through, no signs of … [Link]
Mashable » Monster wants to find your dream job — and present it to you on Twitter
Monster usually tries to attract people to its online job board in hopes of pairing employers and prospective employees. Starting Thursday, it's getting more proactive Monster Social Ads will begin to push tailored job listings to Twitter users by employing a combination of data analytics and Twitter's advertising capabilities. The program is an escalation of its current efforts to attract recruiters … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 11 Interesting Details in THE MATRIX [Video]
A few things you may not have noticed in the classic and still socially relevant movie THE MATRIX. Written, edited and narrated by Rob Ager. [Rob Ager] [Link]
Mashable » Mystery drones fly over French nuclear sites
French security chiefs are investigating a spate of mysterious and illegal flights by tiny, unmanned drones over French nuclear power stations. A government official told The Associated Press that authorities have counted about 15 drone flights over a half-dozen nuclear sites since October 1. Authorities insist that France's nuclear facilities are designed to handle seismic and security risks, including those possibly … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Releases (Not Many) Details On Its Workforce Demographics
theodp (442580) writes Late to the table on disclosing workforce demographics, Amazon posted a diversity report to its website on Halloween, revealing that its global work force is 63% male and 37% female, while in the U.S., its work force is 60% white, 15% black, 13% Asian and 9% Hispanic. More lacking in granular detail than the less-than-transparent diversity data … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Psychedelic plants: The inner beauty of common species
An exhibition in London showcases striking mosaics that come to light when plants go under the microscope [Link]
Mashable » The apps you need to survive Melbourne Cup day
Don’t get caught in a pub by yourself with no sure bet and a snapped high heel on Tuesday. Melbourne Cup day doesn't have to be filled with too much booze, fashion disasters and lost dignity. You can win all the races and have all the knowledge and be the best on track. Just download these apps that will get your … [Link]
Mashable » The first point-of-view movie 'Hardcore' was inspired by video games
LOS ANGELES — Is this the future of video-game adaptations? First-person shooter games have used point-of-view since, like, "Duck Hunt," and not because they have to — it's just preferred. With so much cultural and artistic crossover between movies and video games, it's almost shocking that no one's thought of this before: A feature film shot entirely from the perspective … [Link]
Mashable » Who's in Prince's kickass all-female band? Meet 3RDEYEGIRL
Those who could still see through melting faces during Prince's 8-minute performance on this weekend's Saturday Night Live may have noticed something about his band: All the primary musicians are women. There's some precedent there, as a few of us are old enough to remember Wendy and Lisa (Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman), the highest-profile members of his early band The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Real-World API Business Models That Worked
This year has seen an increasing level of maturity in API life cycle management for businesses of all sizes: [Link]
Mashable » One in four British young people never drink alcohol
LONDON — One in four 16 to 30 year olds in Britain don't drink alcohol at all, according to a new report from Channel 4 News. They say they prefer to stay in and chat on the Internet than go out drinking, citing social media, health and fitness concerns and religious beliefs as influencing factors in ditching the drink. Their grandparents' … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » APItools Contest Looks for Devs to Make Integration Easier with Middleware
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release. [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to make the most of your cloud storage
Forget your hard drive — it's all about the cloud these days The popular network of servers lets people easily save and store data from their devices. From iCloud to Dropbox to Google Drive, there's a plethora of options for saving all your files. See also: The Beginner's Guide to the Cloud In this tech-saturated age, it's incredibly easy to overstuff … [Link]
Mashable » 6 browser extensions to improve your Facebook experience
Facebook addicts, rejoice — you don't have to be on Facebook to still be on Facebook. With the help of browser extensions, you can read your News Feed, send messages to friends and post status updates from your browser's toolbar. Extensions can also improve your experience on the Facebook site itself with special tools, such as Photo Zoom, which magnifies any … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Opens Up 60fps To Everyone
jones_supa writes Four months ago YouTube promised support for 60 frames per second videos. Back then, the feature was limited to some selected demonstration clips. Now the capability to upload 60fps videos has been opened to everyone. By searching YouTube, a lot of interesting high-FPS material can already be found. For now, some caveats apply though. To watch the clips … [Link]
Mashable » 24 people dead as boat sinks off the coast of Istanbul
A boat carrying suspected migrants from Afghanistan and Syria sank Monday just north of the Bosphorus Strait off the coast of Istanbul, leaving at least 24 people dead. Seven people were rescued, Turkish authorities said. See also: The Deadly Mediterranean Crossing That Migrants Risk Every Day Coast guard vessels, divers and passing fishing boats were scanning the waters for more survivors. … [Link]
Mashable » Shots fired at state TV station in Burkina Faso
Gunfire erupted outside the headquarters of state television in Burkina Faso on Sunday as an opposition politician tried to announce she was in control of the West African country, days after the longtime president was forced out. At least one person was killed in the melee, according to witnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » The body collector from Ukraine
MARINOVKA, Ukraine — In eastern Ukraine, he is known as 'The Body Collector.' Every few days, he drives out to the front lines with a motley crew of Ukrainian men to collect the corpses of the fallen — a sometimes macabre but always essential task, and one he does voluntarily without pay. See also: Welcome to the Bizarre World of the … [Link]
Slashdot » China To Merge High-Speed Train Makers To Cut Competition
hackingbear writes China has two high-speed train makers, the China Northern Railcar Corp. (CNR) and China Southern Railcar Corp. (CSR). Despite both being state-owned companies, the two are really competing with each other in the international high-speed train market, undercutting prices. Now, the Chinese government is set to fix that by asking the two to merge. [More details in a … [Link]
Mashable » Investigators say Virgin Galactic's descent device deployed prematurely
Virgin Galactic's experimental spaceship broke apart in flight over California's Mojave Desert after a device to slow the craft's descent prematurely deployed, federal investigators said Sunday. National Transportation Safety Board Acting Chairman Christopher Hart said that while no cause for Friday's crash of SpaceShipTwo has been determined, investigators found the "feathering" system — which lifts and rotates the tail to create … [Link]
Mashable » 10 tweets that perfectly sum up Beth's big hour on 'The Walking Dead'
Beth’s whereabouts were finally revealed in the latest episode of The Walking Dead, and as expected, it was twisted I mean, we always knew she was never going to wake up in a hospital overlooking Disneyland or, frankly, in any situation that would have put her among well-adjusted people. But what she found in Grady Memorial Hospital was pretty baffling See … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' recap: 30 feet of separation
When The Good Wife is on, there's nothing like it on television. Lucky for us, "Message Discipline" was very, very on This week's episode was all about what happens under the table, whether it's crossing your ankles instead of your legs or delivering cocaine to a testing lab off the books because your boss asked you to. The implications of these … [Link]
Mashable » California's water innovation problem
At a recent gathering of young professionals in the Bay Area, Scott Bryan, the chief operating officer of Imagine H2O, asked the 60-strong crowd how many were considering going into the water business Just one hand went up. About a third were interested in energy and the rest of the crowd planned to enter tech and social media See also: Water … [Link]
Mashable » A daredevil just walked across the Chicago skyline without a harness
Tightrope daredevil Nik Wallenda has done it again. The extreme sportsman walked between three skyscrapers on a high-wire hundreds of feet off the ground in downtown Chicago on Sunday night. In two separate legs, the father-of-three crossed between the buildings without a harness or a net Just to give himself an extra challenge, the first section was completed on a … [Link]
Mashable » Homeland Episode 6 recap: Send in the drones like you just don't care
The most heart-stopping episode of Season 4, "From A to B and Back Again" drives home a central question in Homeland — what is Carrie Mathison willing to sacrifice for the sake of the mission at hand? Throughout the first three seasons of the Showtime drama, Carrie went to great (and greatly illegal) lengths to keep Brody — her asset, but … [Link]
Mashable » The country's first cat cafe is here, and it's just the beginning
There’s a good chance that a cat cafe is coming to a city near you. In cities all over the United States, cat-loving entrepreneurs are frantically pushing crowdfunding campaigns, locking down deals with adoption centers and coffee vendors and coaxing anxious landlords and health inspectors with hopes of capitalizing on a new craze by opening a feline-friendly restaurant of their own. … [Link]
Mashable » On 'Once Upon a Time,' the Snow Queen is assembling the magical Avengers
Once Upon a Time’s twisted family connections took a turn for the weird last week when we found out that the Snow Queen was once Emma’s foster mother, and this week, things got even stranger. It turns out that the Snow Queen had two sisters who mysteriously disappeared, and now she’s looking to replace them with Elsa and Emma. A trio … [Link]
Mashable » Drone Beat: No more flying near stadiums, studying whale health and more
The U.S. government uses them to bomb alleged terrorists in far-away places. Tech companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook are all toying with the idea of using them, and now they're a photographer's secret weapon. Drones are a big part of our lives, whether we see them or not. Drone Beat collects the best and most important stories every week. If … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Courts Will Be Able To See Your Browsing History
An anonymous reader writes A series of slips by the nation's top cop followed by communications minister Malcolm Turnbull has made Australia's data retention bill even more of a potential horror than it seemed when it was introduced last week, writes Richard Chirgwin in an article about Australia's new legislation. "Lawyers are already gathering, telling the ABC's PM program that … [Link]
Mashable » 29-year-old Brittany Maynard chose to die on Saturday
Brittany Maynard, the woman behind a heartbreaking video campaign in which she told the world she had chosen to die, ended her life on Saturday with lethal prescription drugs. The 29-year-old was diagnosed on New Year's Day with terminal brain cancer and given six months to live. Maynard and her husband, Dan Diaz, decided to move from California to Oregon, as … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch coming in spring 2015, report says
When Tim Cook unveiled the Apple Watch in September, he teased an "early 2015" launch date. But a new statement uncovered on Sunday indicates that we may have to wait a little longer — try spring The new time window comes via a report from 9to5Mac, which obtained a transcript of an internal Apple video statement from Angela Ahrendts, Apple's Senior … [Link]
Mashable » Where are all the Somali pirates?
In a year that's seen the rise of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, coupled with a crippling Ebola outbreak in West Africa, an international coalition of countries has made quiet progress eliminating a threat that once terrorized mariners along one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors and costing the global economy an estimated $7 billion dollars a year — … [Link]
Mashable » Sexting in Melbourne could end with a jail sentence under new laws
SYDNEY — Think twice before sending a sexually-explicit text message of your latest fling to your mates From Monday, sexting without consent in Victoria is illegal. That means that you cannot send or threaten to send a sext of another person deliberately or maliciously. However, sending a sext of yourself still appears to be legal See also: 7 Crucial Tips to … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2066: The News Group!
Free news it ain't. If you enJoyed the comic, kindly retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]
Mashable » What happened to the debate over immigration reform?
In July of this year, a Gallup poll reported that one in six Americans thought immigration was the most important problem facing the United States. Yet, in the lead-up to the 2014 midterm elections, candidates have barely brought immigration reform to the debate table Instead, the war of rhetoric between Republicans and Democrats has been waged over other longstanding issues, such … [Link]
Mashable » Thirsty man drives plane through Australian town to get to the pub
MELBOURNE — Police have spoken to a thirsty West Australian man after he boarded his light plane and taxied it down a main street to get to his local pub The incident took place at around beer o'clock, or 2 p.m., on Friday afternoon, with witnesses telling police the plane had been driven from one end of Newman, a mining town … [Link]
Mashable » 10 countries where gender equality is closer to reality
In order to push gender equality forward, we need to measure and track gender gaps over time. That's precisely the goal of the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s annual Global Gender Gap Index, which published its latest report last week. It analyzes the gaps in rights and opportunities between men and women in key areas, including health, education, economic participation and political … [Link]
Mashable » Virgin Galactic calls safety lapse claims 'categorically untrue'
In the days following the fatal crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket, some voices have emerged questioning its attention to safety, a claim the company refuted in a statement released on Sunday "At Virgin Galactic, we are dedicated to opening the space frontier, while keeping safety as our 'North Star,'" reads the statement emailed to Mashable and appearing on the company's … [Link]
Slashdot » Ferguson No-Fly Zone Revealed As Anti-Media Tactic
The AP (here, carried by the San Francisco Chronicle) reports that recorded conversations reveal flight restrictions requested in August by the police force of Ferguson, MO, and agreed to by Federal aviation safety officials, were specifically intended to limit the access of journalists to the area, rather than purely in response to safety concerns. One FAA manager in Kansas City … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Power The Smartest Cities
APIs are at the heart of new technologies (broadly referred to as ‘civic tech’) that are enabling cities to solve local problems, better manage resources, and connect with citizens. Cities are using civic tech — often powered by APIs — to create liveable, dynamic places to live, work and play. A number of drivers are encouraging businesses and startups to … [Link]
Slashdot » Pianist Asks Washington Post To Remove Review Under "Right To Be Forgotten"
Goatbert writes with word that pianist Dejan Lazic, unhappy with the opinion of Post music critic Anne Midgette, "has asked the Washington Post to remove an old review from their site in perhaps the best example yet of why it is both a terrible ruling and concept." It’s the first request The Post has received under the E.U. ruling. It’s … [Link]
Mashable » 10 festive photos of Day of the Dead celebrations
Even though it means "Day of the Dead," Día de los Muertos is a joyful holiday for families to honor their ancestors, and celebrate life. Day of the Dead is widespread throughout Latin America, but is most closely associated with Mexico, where it originated. Families pay respect to their loved ones with gorgeous ofrendas, or altars, while children enjoy delicious treats … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gravity in the World’s Biggest Vacuum Chamber: Dropping Feathers vs. a Bowling Ball in a Vacuum
Watch as English physicist Brian Cox visits NASA’s Space Power Facility in Ohio to see what happens when a bowling ball and a feather are dropped together under the conditions of outer space. Even if you know what will happen, this is totally worth the watch anyways! [BBC Two] [Link]
Mashable » Aussie surfed on a whale carcass in shark-infested waters
SYDNEY — An "idiot" from Australia jumped on top of a whale carcass while it was being circled by feeding sharks on Saturday. The insane footage, which was captured by a Seven News helicopter, shows Harrison Williams, from Perth, Western Australia, jumping off a boat into the shark-infested waters and scrambling up the body of the beast. “It was a … [Link]
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