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 » How to DIY a Kim Kardashian #BreakTheInternet ornament
Kim Kardashian's Paper magazine cover is the stuff of a workout guru's dreams and Tumblr-worthy memes. It's only fitting that when presented with such an astounding opportunity, we'd want to take full advantage of all Kardashian has to offer. So, we made her into a shiny, bodacious Christmas ornament See also: Wanna Be the Best at 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood'? 5 … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S.-China climate commitments are game changing — and not nearly enough
There’s a paradox that becomes clear when analyzing the significance of the U.S. and Chinese global warming emissions commitments announced on Wednesday in Beijing. On the one hand, the announcements by President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping are a potential political game changer that could pave the way toward a new, meaningful climate treaty by the end of 2015 To … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Claims Chip Suppliers Will Flock To Its Mobile Tech
MojoKid writes It has been over six years since Intel first unveiled its Atom CPUs and detailed its plans for new, ultra-mobile devices. The company's efforts to break into smartphone and tablet sales, while turning a profit, have largely come to naught. Nonetheless, company CEO Brian Krzanich remains optimistic. Speaking to reporters recently, Krzanich opined that the company's new manufacturing … [Link]
Mashable » This is ecstasy: Professor can't contain her emotions at Rosetta landing
The emotion in this video shows what the successful Rosetta mission means to the world Professor Monica Grady, from Open University, was overcome by sheer joy as the European Space Agency (ESA) completed one of the biggest space feats in history. The Rosetta spacecraft dropped the Philae lander onto comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and it landed safely at 8:03 a.m. AEDT on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Message Systems Launches an Email Service for Developers
Message Systems, a leading email infrastructure software provider, has just announced the launch of SparkPost, a cloud-based email service designed for developers. Using the SparkPost API and SDKs, developers can quickly add email functionality to their Web and mobile applications.
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Slashdot » US Weather System and Satellite Network Hacked
mpicpp writes with this story about Chinese hackers breaching the federal weather network. "Hackers attacked the U.S. weather system in October, causing a disruption in satellite feeds and several pivotal websites. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, said that four of its websites were hacked in recent weeks. To block the attackers, government officials were forced to shut down … [Link]
Mashable » Tinier Baby Groot sprouts in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' extras
BURBANK, California — The most important thing you need to know about the deleted scenes and other features that The Guardians of the Galaxy is bringing to its DVD and Blu-ray package is that there's an even tinier, more infantile Baby Groot. There is also some more random dancing, additional silliness and quite a bit of behind-the-scenes stuff that fans of … [Link]
Slashdot » Crowd-Sourced Experiment To Map All Human Skills
spadadot writes French-based startup has just launched a website that will let you add your skills to a comprehensive map of human skills. As quoted from their website "We aim to build the largest, most accurate, multilingual skills database ever made, by allowing a diverse and skillful community to contribute their individual skills to the global map." The ontology is … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T To "Pause" Gigabit Internet Rollout Until Net Neutrality Is Settled
An anonymous reader writes AT&T says it will halt its investment on broadband Internet service expansion until the federal rules on open Internet are clarified. "We can't go out and just invest that kind of money, deploying fiber to 100 cities other than these two million [covered by the DirecTV deal], not knowing under what rules that investment will be … [Link]
Mashable » The brilliant team behind the comet-landing robot's Twitter account
“Ok @Philae2014, I’m getting lined up with #67P, are you ready to jump?," the Rosetta spacecraft tweeted to its lander shortly before it dropped to a comet on Nov. 12. "Ready when you are, @ESA_Rosetta. Give me a little nudge?" Philae tweeted back. The two spacebots had been together for every second of their 10-year journey to this comet, and these … [Link]
Mashable » Revealed: the conniving domain-squatters trolling an NBA team
Go ahead, Internet user — type Knicks.com into your web browser. It takes you to the official website of the NBA's New York Knicks. Type in Warriors.com; it takes you to the official site of the Golden State Warriors. The same goes for most of the NBA's 30 teams But this is not so for Nets.com. It's been a topic of … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning data visualizations that explain rap, 'Game of Thrones' and more
LONDON — The winners of this year's Information Is Beautiful Awards were announced on Wednesday, revealing some truly stunning visualizations. The awards, which claim to be the world's first and only open global data visualization contest, recognise excellence and beauty in information design across a variety of categories including Data Visualization, Motion Infographic and Infographic Design. See also: Beautiful graphics visualise … [Link]
Mashable » Hey, 'Serial' listeners: MailChimp embraced that 'MailKimp' meme
Podcast listeners are used to hearing repetitive preroll advertisements before their beloved shows. But much like Serial, the investigative podcast of the 1999 murder of a Baltimore high school student, the MailChimp ad has also become a viral hit The ad for the email marketing service, which sponsors Serial, is short and sweet. It uses regular people on the street to … [Link]
Slashdot » Data Center Study Reveals Top 5 SMART Stats That Correlate To Drive Failures
Lucas123 writes Backblaze, which has taken to publishing data on hard drive failure rates in its data center, has just released data from a new study of nearly 40,000 spindles revealing what it said are the top 5 SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) values that correlate most closely with impending drive failures. The study also revealed that many SMART … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston reading 'You Have To F**king Eat' is absolutely delicious
Whether he's a goofy dad on Malcom in the Middle or a meth kingpin dad on Breaking Bad, one thing is certain: Bryan Cranston has the ultimate dad voice. The actor is putting his talent to good use by narrating Adam Mansbach's new book You Have To F**king Eat, a follow-up to his much-acclaimed Go The F**k to Sleep. Cranston … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » AVENGERS 2: AGE OF ULTRON – Official Extended Trailer #2
Yet another extended trailer for Avengers 2: Age of Ultron with some extra footage thrown in at the beginning. [CBMTrailers] [Link]
Mashable » Following a new beat: YouTube's latest music gambit explained
YouTube is free. Now it wants to be freemium Music doesn't want to be free. Freemium is slightly better The launch of subscription service YouTube Music Key (YTMK) is a bold attempt to monetize the massive audience that has become accustomed to free, on-demand music. It could prove an important experiment for both the video platform and the music industry, as … [Link]
Mashable » Did ESPN rip off 'Tosh.0'?
Daniel Tosh won’t accept that imitation is the highest form of flattery. ESPN recently aired a segment on SportsCenter that highlighted Matt Donnelly, a Canadian singer whose fall during an ice dance performance of "O Canada" went viral in October. The segment gave Donnelly a chance to tell his side of the story, and then offered him a shot at "redeeming" … [Link]
Mashable » 4Chan is trying to get the word 'feminist' banned
Time launched its annual "What word should be banned?" poll on Wednesday, including run-of-the-mill, mind-numbing Internet phrases like "bae," "turnt" and "yaaaaassssss." But Time also decided to throw "feminist" into the mix because, apparently, there isn't already enough online controversy about feminism The poll's author, Katy Steinmetz, defended the inclusion of the word by saying that banning the word does not … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Twisted light sends Mozart record distance through air
By twisting photons into spirals as they travel, large amounts of information can be encoded in light and used for long-distance communication 
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Slashdot » Amazon Goes After Oracle (Again) With New Aurora Database
Sez Zero writes with news about the latest from Amazon Web Services. "Once again Amazon Web Services is taking on Oracle, the kingpin of relational databases, with Aurora, a relational database that is as capable as 'proprietary database engines at 1/10 the cost,' according to AWS SVP Andy Jassy. Amazon is right that customers, even big Oracle customers who hesitate … [Link]
Mashable » How two fashionable college friends reinvented the online shopping experience
It's difficult to feel original in today’s big-box, mass-produced world — an issue the Lower Manattan-based Of a Kind team is attempting to solve, at least when it comes to purchasing unique designs online Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur, who became close friends at the University of Chicago, created the site in 2010 to support emerging designers and give fashion-focused … [Link]
Mashable » Internet-connected battery turns your old smoke detector into a smart one
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night to the chirping sound of your smoke detector, wailing practically for the whole town to hear that it's low on battery. While smart smoke detectors from companies like Nest warn you ahead of time when the battery is low (and are an attractive addition to the home for many … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: World of Warcraft [Video]
From the company who never met a game they couldn’t postpone, comes a more effective form of teenage abstinence than acne, sex ed, and the catholic church combined, World of Warcraft. [Smosh Games] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as Princess Leia
Watch as Princess Leia is harassed by various Star Wars characters as she walks for 10 hours through the streets of New York City. This is a parody of Hollaback’s anti-bullying video that went viral a few weeks ago. Princess Leia is propositioned numerous times as she walks down the streets of New York City. [Are We There Yet?] [Link]
Mashable » The dirty, dangerous job that powers Greece
It takes a lot to power a country — and though it’s small, Greece is no exception Lignite is a soft, crumbly form of brown coal that has low carbon content, high water content and causes more pollution than black coal. Still, it accounts for more than 50% of Greece’s electricity supply, and is mined primarily at the Lignite Center of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » American Horror Toy Story [Video]
“Clowns are hilarious!” Yeah, right… [OnlyLeigh] [Link]
Mashable » CW unveils first photos of Laurel as Black Canary on 'Arrow'
Laurel Lance has never looked better The CW on Wednesday unveiled the first photos of the lawyer-turned-butt-kicker who will don the Black Canary outfit in an upcoming episode of Arrow. See also: The Story Behind That Shocking End of the 'Arrow' Season 3 Premiere 
Katie Cassidy has suited up.Image: Ed Araquel/The CWThe transition of Laurel (Katie Cassidy) from sideliner to action … [Link]
Mashable » Here are all the ways Twitter as you know it is about to change
Some analysts and investors have criticized Twitter for not doing enough to tweak its product and reignite user growth. The company sought to address that on Wednesday by promising to accelerate its pace of product innovation. During Twitter's first-ever Analyst Day event, the Twitter team promised to launch new messaging, video creation and content curation features, among other services, in the … [Link]
Mashable » Read Ronald Reagan's expert apology to Margaret Thatcher
It may be little remembered today, but for one brief moment in 1983, the enduring "special relationship" between the UK and the U.S. — and the very special friendship between President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minster Margaret Thatcher, in particular — was seriously endangered. Now we know exactly how they kissed and made up. The topic that drove a wedge between … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bio-drone simply melts away when it crashes
Researchers have built the first "biological" drone, an autonomous aerial vehicle stitched together largely with materials from living things 
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Mashable » Samsung Gear VR is coming to users in early December
Good news virtual reality fans, Samsung announced Wednesday that the Gear VR Innovator Edition will be available in the U.S. in early December. Powered by Oculus and compatible exclusively with the Galaxy Note 4, the Gear VR Innovator Edition is Samsung's first foray into the world of virtual reality. See also: Samsung Gear VR: What a Trip The company announced the … [Link]
Mashable » 'We … do .. dollarrr': Foreign exchange scandal reveals bankers' banter
LONDON — The latest scandal to hit the banking industry has lifted the lid on communications between traders inside five major banks in the U.S. and UK Examples of communications between traders in chat rooms were revealed Wednesday as part of investigations into foreign exchange trading by Britain's Financial Conduct Authority, the U.S.'s Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Swiss Financial … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Lease of NASA Airfield Criticized By Consumer Group
Spy Handler writes Yesterday's announcement that Google will lease Moffett Field from NASA for 60 years drew criticism from a group called Consumer Watchdog, which stated "This is like giving the keys to your car to the guy who has been siphoning gas from your tank. It is unfairly rewarding unethical and wrongful behavior. These Google guys seem to think … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Digitally Inserted Super Mario Creates Mischief in Fail Compilation – Part II [Video]
If you’ve missed part I, you can watch it right here! [Pastek] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Are some people doomed to be fat?
Some people can't lose weight – and others can't put it on. Linda Geddes explodes the myths about what separates whippets from walruses (full text available to subscribers) 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » OwnCloud Extends Reach of File-Sharing API Into the Cloud
As an open source file-sharing and synchronization application, ownCloud has gained a fair amount of traction inside enterprise IT organizations. Now it's is taking advantage of public APIs to connect deployments of ownCloud with external cloud services that in effect creates a universal file system that developers can invoke using ownCloud APIs.
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Mashable » Hackers from China breached the federal weather network, report says
When a handful of weather satellites went offline last October, many suspected the National Weather Service was suffering from another in a long line of technical glitches. Nope. The outage was sparked by an "an Internet-sourced attack," Scott Smullen, a spokesperson for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tells Mashable. Worse, the Washington Post says Chinese hackers were behind the … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Builds a Dark Net Version of the FBI Tip Form
Daniel_Stuckey writes A London-based programmer has set up a new hidden service for anyone using Tor to submit anonymous tips to the FBI. With the new .onion hidden service link, which accesses the FBI's tips page through a reverse proxy, Mustafa Al-Bassam told me in an IRC chat that he's engineered a "proof-of-concept," demonstrating how the bureau might go about … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung reveals 3D virtual reality camera, new plans for health tracking
Samsung just revealed a host of new products and tools for developers, including new details about its futuristic health tracker and a 3D camera for its virtual reality headset. The announcements came during Wednesday's keynote presentation at the company's second developer conference in San Francisco. See also: Samsung Gear VR: What a Trip "VR is about much more than games and … [Link]
Mashable » Kobe Bryant has missed more shots than anyone in NBA history
Kobe Bryant set the NBA record for career missed shots on Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's now missed a total of 13,421 shots since entering the league back in 1996. Bryant's a gunner, yes, but he's also arguably a top-10, all-time NBA player. He entered the league straight out of high school, and has been a star almost ever … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No magic gene behind supercentenarians' longevity
A genetic comparison of people aged 110 or older with those of adults under 80 fails to find any gene variants that blunt the effects of ageing 
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Slashdot » How Baidu Tracked the Largest Seasonal Migration of People On Earth
KentuckyFC writes During the Chinese New Year earlier this year, some 3.6 billion people traveled across China making it the largest seasonal migration on Earth. These kinds of mass movements have always been hard to study in detail. But the Chinese web services company Baidu has managed it using a mapping app that tracked the location of 200 million smartphone … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft joins Instagram, hires photographer to travel the world
One of the biggest tech companies in the world joined Instagram on Wednesday. Microsoft will use the account to show all sorts of people — from baristas to surgeons — using its products in their work. The technology company is using the picture-sharing website to post images and stories about people with all sorts of careers who use Microsoft in their … [Link]
Mashable » This is what your cat sees when you see a couch
The vast majority of cat behavior can be attributed to cats being total jerks who know there's plenty they can get away with because of how cute they are. But some of their weird habits are probably just because they see the world very differently than we do. At least, we hope there's an explanation for why they find hair … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Eventbrite Reorients Toward API First Model
Renaud Visage, CTO and Founder of Eventbrite, spoke at Apps World in London today about how his company's API is central to its goal of becoming the world’s biggest event marketplace. “In 2013, event organizers made over $1 billion on the Eventbrite platform,” said Visage, “and 15% of the gross ticket sales were channeled via our API.”
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ian The Robot Masters Karate Kid’s Crane Kick
A robotics firm owned by Google has programmed a human-sized robot to carry out the crane kick from The Karate Kid. The idea appears to be to show that the robot has the type of balance and depth perception that even real humans might find a challenge. It’s the work of Boston Dynamics, the firm behind several high-profile robots based … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The rise of digital courts in settling disputes
If you've been stung by an online buy, you can get even online too, thanks to an unexpected side effect of the e-commerce boom 
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Mashable » Unrelenting outbreak of frigid air smashes temperature records in U.S.
A rare early-season Arctic outbreak has smashed all-time records in parts of the West, from Montana southeastward to Texas Temperatures there have been running more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit below average in some places, and computer models show that more Arctic air is reloading in northern Canada, poised to make its way into the lower 48 states in the next week … [Link]
Mashable » NATO: Russian troops are pouring into Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday they fear renewal of hostilities in the east after a NATO warning that Russia has been bringing in heavy military hardware to rebel-controlled areas. See also: After Russian troop move, tensions increase in Ukraine Western journalists and monitors from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) have observed several such convoys transporting tanks, Grad … [Link]
Slashdot » Internet Sales Tax Bill Dead In Congress
jfruh writes: Last year, a bipartisan coalition helped get the Main Street Fairness Act approved by the U.S. Senate. The bill would have allowed state and local governments to collect sales taxes on Internet sales by companies in different jurisdictions. But House Speaker John Boehner, a longtime opponent of Internet taxes, won't bring the matter to a vote in the … [Link]
Mashable » Window washers rescued from 68th floor of One World Trade Center
Two window washers were rescued at One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon after a snapped scaffolding cable left them dangling outside the 68th floor for over an hour. The two workers were trapped on the south side of the the 1,776-foot-tall building, before being rescued by firefighters who cut through the building's glass windows to reach them. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Red Planet racers: Next Mars rovers get a speed boost
A new navigation system called Seeker could have the next generation of Mars rovers running circles around Opportunity and Curiosity 
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Mashable » Matthew McConaughey's Lincoln commercial gets the Power Wheels parody it deserves
For this kid, driving Power Wheels was never about being cool. He just liked it Fisher-Price just joined the Lincoln Motors parody party with its very own Power Wheels spin on that inconceivably earnest Matthew McConaughey commercial The fake ad features a boy driving a vehicle against a city backdrop, while reenacting McConaughey's enigmatic, True Detective-y lines Judging by this … [Link]
Mashable » Dutch artist's machine turns Coca-Cola back into clean water
In too many parts of the world drinking what comes out of the tap can make a person seriously sick or kill them — assuming there is even a faucet to turn on. But if the nearly one billion people around the globe who lack access to clean H2O have the cash to buy a bottle of Coca-Cola, the sugary, caramel-colored … [Link]
Mashable » Carol Ann Susi, voice of Howard's mom on 'Big Bang Theory,' dead at 62
Carol Ann Susi, the heard-but-never-seen actress who played Mrs. Wolowitz on CBS' The Big Bang Theory, has died. She was 62 Susi was battling an aggressive form of cancer at the time of her death, according to Warner Bros. TV. See also: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Removed From China After TV Crackdown So grateful to have known Carol Ann Susi who … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The man who can hear Wi-Fi wherever he walks
Frank Swain has been going deaf since his 20s. Now he has hacked his hearing so he can listen in to the data that surrounds us 
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New Scientist – News » Problems hit Philae after historic first comet landing
After a decade-long journey, the Philae lander separated from the Rosetta spacecraft and touched down on a comet – the first time such a landing had ever been attempted 
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Mashable » Twitter spells out its plan to build the largest daily audience in the world
Twitter’s top execs sent a clear to message to Twitter analysts and investors on Wednesday: Yes, we really do have a plan During the company's first Analyst Day event in San Francisco, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo revealed plans to reduce the friction of onboarding new users by introducing an "instant timeline" feature that would make it easier for users to discover … [Link]
Slashdot » Study Shows How Humans Can Echolocate
sciencehabit writes: Blind from infancy, Daniel Kish learned as a young boy to judge his height while climbing trees by making rapid clicking noises and listening for their echoes off the ground. No one taught him the technique, which is now recognized as a human form of echolocation. Like Kish, a handful of blind echolocators worldwide have taught themselves to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Accellion Launches Kiteworks Secure Mobile Content Platform
Accellion, maker of a mobile file-sharing and collaboration platform for the enterprise, today announced the launch of a mobile content platform that companies can use to build secure enterprise mobile applications.
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Mashable » Facebook 'Say Thanks' videos turn your friendships into movies
Building off of the success of Facebook's wildly popular "Look Back" videos that took members down memory lane last year, the company launched on Wednesday another video tool that it hopes will go just as viral. Facebook's new video project "Say Thanks" lets users create personalized video cards for their friends and family that highlights the times they've shared together See … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new YouTube music service is here, but invite-only for now
The major players in the streaming music market are suddenly a quintet: Spotify, Pandora, Apple, Amazon and now Google. YouTube announced the launch of its highly anticipated subscription music service on Wednesday, as well as an overhaul to how the site organizes and presents its collection of free music. See also: Does Google Need YouTube Music? The subscription service, called YouTube … [Link]
Mashable » Google Nexus 6 review: Yes, smartphones can be too big
If there’s a word to describe the Google Nexus 6, it’s gargantuan. This is a seriously big phone. To paraphrase the late Douglas Adams, you just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. You might think that shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is pretty huge, but it's really just peanuts to the Nexus 6. Built by Lenovo-owned … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Android app gets better reminders and coin-flipping abilities
Whether it's making dinner reservations or figuring out where your car is parked, Google's flagship app has been getting better and better at anticipating what information you'll need before you ask. The company updated its Android app Wednesday with more personal assistant-like features, including enhanced search, better reminders and a new coin-flip feature to help you make snap decisions. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Global Subscription System? [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: thinking chip for brain-like computers, Rosetta comet landing, US-China emissions deal, buried trauma and more 
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Mashable » 2 adorable spacebots just tweeted their journey to a comet
Humans made space history on Wednesday by successfully landing a spacecraft on a comet. And the tweets exchanged between the lander, Philae, and the spacecraft that delivered it there, Rosetta, are melting our hearts. See also: Rosetta's ultimate mission: Landing on a comet The Twitter accounts for the two space robots have engaged in a near-constant dialogue since Philae began its … [Link]
Mashable » Rosetta scientists are super pumped about landing a robot on a comet
There were hugs all around at the European Space Agency on Wednesday, as news broke of the Rosetta mission's success Despite incredible odds, the ESA successfully landed a small robot on a comet, rushing at almost 40,000 miles per hour between Jupiter and Mars See also: A short history of comet exploration The agency celebrated one of the biggest space feats … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Rachel Sussman About Photography and the Oldest Living Things
samzenpus writes Rachel Sussman is a photographer whose work covers the junction of art, science, and philosophy. Perhaps her most famous work is the "Oldest Living Things in the World" project. Working with biologists, she traveled all over the world to find and photograph organisms that are 2,000 years old and older. Sussman gave a TED talk highlighting parts of … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Handler challenges Instagram to take down her butt selfie
Warning: the following article contains content that may be considered NSFW. Chelsea Handler has thrown down the Instagram gauntlet. Again. But this time, she's not mocking Vladimir Putin — she's mocking Kim Kardashian. Kardashian bared her well-oiled derrière for Paper Magazine for a cover story titled "Break the Internet." Of course. Now that the issue is out, Kardashian posted an Instagram … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung released a corporate rap video. What could possibly go wrong?
Who would have thought a company could squeeze so much awkwardness into 90 seconds? Samsung decided to discuss the all-important issue of corporate sustainability this week by releasing a rather bizarre illustrated rap video "Here we go once again: Samsung to the rescue. Put wings to your dreams. Everyone just listen," the Samsung corporate sustainability rap begins. Presumably Samsung is talking … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Teleportation Goes Wrong: Undelivered Package [Short Sci-Fi Film]
A proof of concept trailer for what is possibly an upcoming short film by independent director Julen Santiago, who also worked on movies such as Rio, Ice Age, Epic, and Despicable Me. In the near future, a company has discovered human teleportation. The world is a better place now. But the technology has a glitch. One out of several milions … [Link]
Mashable » World's first solar cycle lane opens in the Netherlands
Solar power joined pedal power in Amsterdam on Wednesday. A short stretch of the bike path connecting the city's suburbs of Krommenie and Wormerveer has been embedded with solar panels that could potentially produce enough electricity to power three houses. See also: Funky-Shaped Solar Car Can Transport the Whole Family Henk Kamp, Netherlands' Minister of Economic Affairs, and Provincial-Executive Elisabeth Post … [Link]
Mashable » How Einstein's theory of relativity is messing with your GPS
LOS ANGELES — Some of the key time-travel science of Interstellar isn't billions of light years away — it's in your smartphone Specifically, in your GPS. See also: Why scientists are in a love-hate relationship with 'Interstellar' In a conversation with Mashable about his book, The Science of Interstellar, astrophysicist Kip Thorne went on a fascinating tangent about how Einstein's theory … [Link]
Slashdot » Philae Lands Successfully On Comet
The European Space Agency has confirmed that the Philae probe has successfully landed on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko and established contact with headquarters. The harpoons have deployed and reeled in the slack, and the landing gear has retracted. (Edit: They're now saying the harpoons didn't fire after all.) There are no photos from the surface yet, but the Rosetta probe snapped … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian's butt breaks the Internet with memes
Kim Kardashian West asked us to break the Internet, so we obliged The reality star's butt, which is no stranger to the limelight — after all, it has made appearances in sex tapes, Instagrams and magazine covers — has finally cracked its way to the front and center of Paper Magazine See also: The 10 Most Disturbing Things About 'Kim Kardashian: … [Link]
Mashable » How the world celebrated the first Armistice Day, in 1918
Armistice Day is celebrated across many nations to commemorate the soldiers who fought in World War I. Specifically, it refers to the armistice treaty signed by the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France. The truce went into effect on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour. However, in the hours between the announcement of the armistice and … [Link]
Mashable » Rosetta spacecraft records eerie 'song' coming off comet
Scientists have picked up on the mysterious "song" of a comet speeding through deep space. European Space Agency officials have used their Rosetta spacecraft to listen to a sound emitted by Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The comet song captured by Rosetta is produced by "oscillations in the magnetic field in the comet's environment," ESA officials said in a statement. The Rosetta spacecraft was able to pick … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First image from comet lander as it drops to surface
The Philae lander, dropped by the Rosetta spacecraft, has sent back its first photo as it aims to make humanity's first footprint on a comet 
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Mashable » U.S. condemns attack on American sailors in Istanbul
Three American sailors were assaulted in Istanbul on Wednesday in what the United States is calling an "action that disrespects Turkey’s reputation for hospitality." Video emerged showing the sailors being pelted with paint and shoved by the attackers, before a plastic bag is placed over one of their heads. See also: Traveling Across Turkey Never Looked So Good The U.S. Embassy … [Link]
Mashable » The Grumpy Cat movie is so ironic, Aubrey Plaza can't handle it
The upcoming Grumpy Cat Christmas movie is apparently so ironic that even the queen of irony, Aubrey Plaza, can't seem to wrap her head around it Plaza, who voices Grumpy Cat in the Lifetime film, visited Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday to share her excitement about working on the Internet meme-turned-movie "It's not just for kids and cat lovers," Plaza said. … [Link]
Mashable » Kitten therapy is the answer to your stressed-out prayers
You can't be stressed out after sitting in a box full of kittens. That's the thinking behind SoulPancake's kitten therapy experiment. On Tuesday, the company invited stressed adults in Los Angeles to meditate in a glass box full of tiny cats. The therapy box was available for use by appointment only, and was open only to "patients" with cases of … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Open Source .NET and Take It Cross-Platform
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft today announced plans to open source .NET, the company's software framework that primarily runs on Windows, and release it on GitHub. Furthermore, Microsoft also unveiled plans to take .NET cross-platform by targeting both Mac OS X and Linux. In the next release, Microsoft plans to open source the entire .NET server stack, from ASP.NET 5 … [Link]
Mashable » Senate's top climate change contrarian hates the new U.S.-China emissions targets
The U.S. and China jointly announced new emissions reduction targets on Wednesday (Tuesday night in the U.S.), including a first-ever commitment from China to see its emissions peak by 2030. The targets have been widely hailed as a game-changer for global climate talks, which have made little tangible progress in limiting global warming emissions since they began more than 30 years … [Link]
Mashable » Google glitch prompts some sites to temporarily go ad-less
An unknown Google ad server glitch caused major websites, including those of the BBC, CNBC and the Financial Times to load slowly, prompting some to temporarily remove ads from their sites Wednesday morning. Google acknowledged the issue to CNBC, stating "Our engineers are already on this, and will be providing an update ASAP." Google representatives could not be reached for further … [Link]
Mashable » Christoph Waltz performs a heart-wrenching version of 'Sesame Street' song
Sesame Street celebrated its 45th anniversaryon Monday — you know, that gritty show about despair, grief and sorrow that also happens to have Muppets. No? Not familiar? It seems Christoph Waltz has a much different interpretation of the classic children's program, so he performed a dark, emotionally raw version of the show's theme song on Tuesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live "Can … [Link]
Mashable » A short history of comet exploration
Exciting as it is (and it is incredibly exciting), the Rosetta mission is the latest in a history of comet exploration that has added to our knowledge of these icy dirtballs. Comets are usually just a few kilometres across and consist of a mixture of ice, carbon-based material and rock dust. A comet can develop a spectacular million kilometre-long tail of … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat's 24-year-old CEO finally moved out of his dad's house
Evan Spiegel can already claim some impressive accomplishments; namely, he's the chief executive of a fast-growing startup, a little company called Snapchat, which has made him the youngest billionaire. Now, he can add another item to that list: homeowner. See also: The Beginner’s Guide to Snapchat The Snapchat cofounder and CEO has purchased a house in a wealthy neighborhood of Los … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Releases Cloud Drive API
Amazon announced the launch of a Cloud Drive API that allows third-party developers to integrate Cloud Drive into their applications, giving their users the ability to do more with the photos and documents they store using Amazon's service.
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Mashable » 6 speakers join the Media Summit
We’re excited to announce the first round of speakers for the Mashable Media Summit! Speakers will all be analyzing the latest trends in digital media and storytelling, and how to apply these trends to media companies and brands 
2014 speakers include: Pete Cashmore, CEO of Mashable, will discuss the future of media and how we are all working together to develop … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart's 'new Black Friday' will be a 5-day event this year
Walmart announced a bevy of Black Friday deals on Wednesday, including substantial savings on several HDTVs, Apple's iPad mini and Beats wireless headphones The company calls these deals the "new Black Friday," which run from Thanksgiving morning on Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. Walmart claims the event includes more deals then ever, but will have plans in place manage crowds. See … [Link]
Slashdot » US School Installs 'Shooter Detection' System
An anonymous reader writes: A school in Methuen, Massachusetts has demonstrated the first installation of an automated detection system for active gunmen. Sensors placed throughout the building are activated by the sounds of gunfire. The sensors relay data on the shooter's real-time location directly to police, who can then track and subdue their target. The system was developed for the … [Link]
Mashable » Beats announces Solo 2 Wireless headphones
Beats is releasing its latest wireless headset, the Solo 2 Wireless on-ear headphones, just in time for the holiday season The headphones, a wireless version of the cans released in May, is the first product Beats launched since its acquisition by Apple was completed in July. See also: Beats Solo² Headphones Sound Great, But You're Paying for Fashion But don't get … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch ESA’s Philae Probe Land on a Comet LIVE Right Here!
Did you know that ESA’s Philae lander has detached itself from the Rosetta satellite just a few hours ago (09:35 CET) and is currently in the process of landing on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenk? You can watch the event live above! If everything goes according to plan, the probe should land on 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenk at around 11:02 EST (08:02 PST) This is an … [Link]
Mashable » AT&T plays hardball: CEO says no more fiber investment 'til net neutrality is settled
Internet service providers have warned that harsh regulation on net neutrality could affect Internet infrastructure investment. AT&T is now making that a reality. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday that the company is putting a hold on the buildout of its fiber network until the Federal Communications Commission comes to a decision on net neutrality regulations See also: Anything but … [Link]
Slashdot » Duke: No Mercy For CS 201 Cheaters Who Don't Turn Selves In By Wednesday
theodp writes: The Duke Chronicle published an e-mail reportedly sent to hundreds of Duke students who took Computer Science 201 (Data Structures & Algorithms) last spring, giving those who copied solutions to class problems until Nov. 12th to turn themselves in for cheating. "Students who have violated course policies but do not step forward by November 12, 2014," warns the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 63% off Action-Adventure Blu-ray Collections
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, save up to 63% off on select action-adventure blu-ray movies, including the ultimate matrix collection, the Lethal Weapon Collection, and a bundle featuring the Robocop trilogy and Robocop 2014. [Up to 63% off Action-Adventure Blu-ray Collections] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » R2-D2 Budgie [Video]
Hey, that budgie even has the perfect color scheme too! [Carli Jeffrey | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Artist Changes Old Thrift Store Paintings by Adding Geeky Characters or Objects to Them [Pics]
Rochester, New York-based Artist Dave Pollot likes to purchase old paintings from thrift stores and then modify them by adding objects or characters from pop culture, making them much more interesting in the process. For those interested, the artist has an Etsy store where he sells his creations. 
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Mashable » Israel's Wix has bought an ad in the Super Bowl
Wix, the Israeli maker of tools for creating web sites, will attempt to raise its low profile among U.S. consumers with a Super Bowl ad buy. The company has run direct-response TV ads in the U.S., but the 30-second spot during Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1 on NBC will be its biggest splash to date and the start of a … [Link]
Mashable » Square offers chip card reader for $29
Square on Wednesday began offering a $29 chip card reader for those who want to get ahead of an industry-mandated switch in October 2015 The Square Reader for chip cards, which plugs into your iPhone or Android's headphone port, is available for preorder at squareup.com/shop/reader. The device reads both chip-based credit cards and traditional ones with magnetic strips See also: Square … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tattoos and Growing Old [Comic]
That’s the spirit! 🙂 [Source: Anything About Nothing Comics | Like "Anything About Nothing" on Facebook | Follow "Anything About Nothing" on Twitter] [Link]
Slashdot » U.S. and China Make Landmark Climate Deal
An anonymous reader writes: After extended talks on the issue of climate change, the U.S. and China have reached a landmark accord to curb emissions in the near future. The two countries are the top carbon polluters, so their actions are likely to have a major effect on world pollution levels and also set the standard for other countries. The … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the first augmented reality-powered beauty book
It’s like a coffee table book-slash-video experience Fashion and beauty photographer Kenneth Willardt compiled some of his most celebrated photographs of celebrities and models into a thick tome called The Beauty Book. Released Nov. 7, the book comes with an AR app of the same name. Point your phone at specially labeled pages in the book, and the photographs animate with … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 most interesting new members of Congress
You probably know the newly elected senators — or you've at least heard their names. But what about the rest of the politicians voted into office last week? Hundreds of elections took place across the country, and most of the victors will remain largely anonymous outside of their immediate jurisdiction. But a few of the new members of Congress have biographies … [Link]
Slashdot » After Silk Road 2.0 Shutdown, Rival Dark Net Markets Grow Quickly
apexcp writes: A week ago, Silk Road 2.0 was theatrically shut down by a global cadre of law enforcement. This week, the dark net is realigning. "In the wake of the latest police action against online bazaars, the anonymous black market known as Evolution is now the biggest Dark Net market of all time. Today, Evolution features 20,221 products for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US and China make surprise early emissions pledge
The two countries have jointly announced plans for major cuts of carbon emissions in the lead-up to the 2015 UN climate summit in Paris 
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Mashable » Iran shows off U.S. drone replica
Iran might finally have its copycat drone. On Wednesday, the country's state TV showed footage of what it claimed is a replica of an American stealth drone captured in 2011 The images show a black aircraft resembling a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel flying over mountainous terrain and arid lands before landing at an unnamed air base. The video is the first … [Link]
Mashable » Church turns to Facebook to find mourners for ex-serviceman's funeral
LONDON — A church in Wales has launched an appeal on Facebook to find mourners to attend the funeral of an 85-year-old veteran who has no family or friends remaining Harold Morgan, who had been living in a care home in Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan for the past 14 years, had served in the Welsh Guards and was posted … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon announces 'Connection Day' with digital freebies from Amazon, Apple, more
Verizon plans to kick off the holiday season this year with "Connection Day" on Nov. 26. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is infamous as one of the worst travel days of the year, and the telecom has partnered with several companies to create a mobile package of services intended to make travel a bit more enjoyable. See also: FCC Challenges Verizon Wireless … [Link]
Mashable » 'Selma,' 'American Sniper' crash the Oscar race on the same night
LOS ANGELES — It'd been roughly two months since a sure-fire new Oscar hopeful hit the scene, and right on the heels of Interstellar come two more — Selma and American Sniper, which landed on the same night Tuesday at AFI Fest. On the night of Veteran's Day, Selma, the Dr. Martin Luther King biopic covering the 1965 voting-rights marches in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Record-breaking ocean temperatures wreak havoc
Warm water in the North Pacific could be cancelling out an El Niño event and is expected to threaten valuable marine life 
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Mashable » Original copy of Magna Carta now on display in Washington D.C.
Scrawled in Medieval Latin on yellowing parchment, an original copy of the Magna Carta is now on view at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The historic charter turns 800 next year. To celebrate, the Library of Congress is hosting a 10-week exhibition, Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor. The centerpiece of the show is the Lincoln Cathedral Magna Carta, on … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things digital marketers should know about user experience
User experience is becoming an increasingly popular feature of the digital landscape. But as digital marketers, we don't always have a clear view of what it is, and how it impacts our work In my work as a user experience designer, we often work closely with digital marketers. Although the budgets for both types of work often come under the broad … [Link]
Mashable » Google leases Moffett Airfield from NASA for $1.16 billion
Moffett Federal Airfield, home to the gigantic, eight-acre Hangar One, is now under new management. Google-owned Planetary Ventures, LLC signed a $1.16 billion lease for the airfield. The company plans to restore the historic structure and save NASA about “$6.3 million annually in maintenance and operation costs.” NASA will accrue the $1.16 billion over the length of the 60-year lease. … [Link]
Mashable » 23 urban wedding photo ideas that could stop traffic
Rushing traffic and graffiti probably isn't the first thing you think of when planning your wedding, until you see the real beauty in a bustling metropolis. While wide open spaces and renovated barns are top places to say "I do," there are so many options for urban couples who want to take advantage of the wonderful cities they live in. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Demonstrate Electrically Activated Micro-Muscles
mpicpp sends news of research at the University of Michigan in which a self-assembling chain of particles can be used as tiny, electrically-activated muscles. The team started with particles similar to those found in paint, with diameters of about a hundredth the width of a strand of hair. They stretched these particles into football shapes and coated one side of … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. trade deal with China could end tariffs on high-tech products
A trade deal between the U.S. and China could end tariffs on $1 trillion in global sales of high-tech items such as semiconductors, MRI machines, GPS devices, printer ink cartridges, video game consoles and other products. President Barack Obama who is in Beijing for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit said Tuesday that the U.S. and China reached an "understanding" on expanding … [Link]
Mashable » Obama denies U.S. involvement in pro-democracy Hong Kong protests
President Barack Obama has denied the U.S. have had any involvement in the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong but requested the Chinese government listen to the people of Hong Kong. In a news conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, President Obama said: "On the issue of Hong Kong, which did come up in our conversations, I … [Link]
Slashdot » Denmark Faces a Tricky Transition To 100 Percent Renewable Energy
HughPickens.com writes Justin Gillis writes in the NYT that Denmark is pursuing the world's most ambitious policy against climate change, aiming to end the burning of fossil fuels in any form by 2050 — not just in electricity production, as some other countries hope to do, but in transportation as well. The trouble is that while renewable power sources like … [Link]
Mashable » Uber beat out taxis this election season among Congressional workers
Politicians and their staffs love Uber, which seems like a good thing for the future of ride-sharing apps Congressional campaign staffers used Uber 61% of the time when they took a trip for less than $100 this past election season, according to statistics compiled by Hamilton Place Strategies, a consulting firm That percentage is way up from the numbers in 2010, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' is the sequel fans deserve
The Dragon Age series has always been a bit of a polarizing experience for fans When Dragon Age: Origins hit stores in back in 2009, it received praise from players and critics alike. It was an example of what BioWare does best: Creating an expansive and interesting world filled with lore rivaling established fantasy franchises like George R.R. Martin's A Song … [Link]
Mashable » 20 singers just sang their hearts out on 'The Voice': Now go vote
The competition has changed. Pre-taped shows are over, and what that means is more power for the people (you, viewers) and more outfit changes for the coaches. The "Live Playoffs" have begun. This week, we are hoping one team doesn't outshine the others due to The Voice equation, where only three singers per team can advance this round, even if there … [Link]
Mashable » 14 photos of Heston Blumenthal food porn to make life worthwhile
So, everyone in Australia is going quacking mad over Heston Blumenthal's restaraunt The Fat Duck. The experimental three-Michelin star restaurant is relocating from Bray, England, to Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 3 for six months. On Monday, tickets were released after a month-long ballot process. Those who didn't get a ticket — only 14,000 diners were chosen out of 89,179 entries — … [Link]
Mashable » Bob Ross shaking off his brushes is the original 'Shake it Off'
Most are familiar with Bob Ross as the impossibly chill painter who can tranquilize anyone with his soothing voice and methodic strokes But he's only able to achieve this because he has stress outlets. Like, for example, cleaning his brushes In a supercut uploaded by YouTuber paavi2005, we get a collection of moments in which Ross takes out his hostilities … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2070: Mission to a comet!
Damn redneck space objects! If you enJoyed the comic, don't just blow smoke, kindly retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]
Slashdot » What Happens When Nobody Proofreads an Academic Paper
An anonymous reader writes: Drafts are drafts for a reason. Not only do they tend to contain unpolished writing and unfinished thoughts, they're often filled with little notes we leave ourselves to fill in later. Slate reports on a paper recently published in the journal Ethology that contained an unfortunate self-note that made it into the final, published article, despite … [Link]
Mashable » Major climate breakthrough: U.S. and China announce emissions cuts
In a surprise breakthrough on Thursday, President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled new targets for cutting the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. At a joint news conference in Beijing, the two leaders laid out their respective commitments, which were broader than expected. Obama said the new U.S. goal is to cut emissions by 26% to 28% … [Link]
Mashable » To prevent total 'collapse,' Feds enact New England cod fishing ban
In an unprecedented move that signals growing concerns about the survival of once-bountiful cod populations off the coast of New England, federal regulators on Tuesday announced a six-month closure of commercial and recreational cod fishing in parts of the Gulf of Maine The action comes as the cod population in the area hits an all-time low, which is the result of … [Link]
Mashable » Digital artist creates epic timelapse of a cyborg kiss
His name is Android Jones and he just posted one of the most amazing demonstrations of timelapse art you'll ever see on YouTube "Electric Love Hyper Lapse," as seen in the video above, is a four-minute ride through Jones' imagination, powered by software and an amazingly surrealistic vision of what the first cyborg kiss might look like See also: Manga … [Link]
Slashdot » Groupon Backs Down On Gnome
Rambo Tribble writes: Groupon has announced it will abandon the 'Gnome' name for their product, ending the recent naming controversy that had the open source community up in arms. They said, "After additional conversations with the open source community and the Gnome Foundation, we have decided to abandon our pending trademark applications for 'Gnome.' We will choose a new name … [Link]
Mashable » Post-disaster angst fuels Japanese pop artist's tablet-focused works
If art is the most honest barometer of technology's effect on the human condition, Takashi Murakami's latest works uncover a Japan still quietly reeling from 2011's Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, and struggling with the ever-present specter of the ongoing nuclear crisis at Fukushima But aside from cultural imperatives, Murakami's new tech-themed work was largely powered by his adoption of tablets. … [Link]
Mashable » 6 years, 1 inspiring video: Amputee learns to run again, becomes world champ
This inspiring video of an Australian paralympian learning to run proves what you can achieve in six years of hard work. From a hobble in 2008 through to a sprint in 2012, this video shows the impressive journey of 24-year-old Scott Reardon. Reardon grew up on a property in the New South Wales country town of Temora. When he was … [Link]
Slashdot » ISPs Removing Their Customers' Email Encryption
Presto Vivace points out this troubling new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation: Recently, Verizon was caught tampering with its customer's web requests to inject a tracking super-cookie. Another network-tampering threat to user safety has come to light from other providers: email encryption downgrade attacks. In recent months, researchers have reported ISPs in the U.S. and Thailand intercepting their customers' … [Link]
Mashable » To really get 'Interstellar,' you'll have to read Kip Thorne's book
LOS ANGELES, OR POSSIBLY THE FIFTH DIMENSION — If you’re struggling to understand how the "tesseract" scene in Interstellar got Matthew McConaughey from the other side of the universe to the backside of his daughter’s bookcase — or if you’ve read anything on the Internet this week throwing shade at the film’s science in general — Kip Thorne has some choice … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Confirms Delay of New Net Neutrality Rules Until 2015
blottsie writes: The Federal Communications Commission will abandon its earlier promise to make a decision on new net neutrality rules this year. Instead, FCC Press Secretary Kim Hart said, "there will not be a vote on open internet rules on the December meeting agenda. That would mean rules would now be finalized in 2015." The FCC's confirmation of the delay … [Link]
Mashable » Abbott disappoints the world, doesn't 'shirt-front' Putin
The moment has finally come. The moment Prime Minister Tony Abbott got so close to Putin he could finally put his words into action and "shirt-front" the Russian president over the shooting down of MH17. We all watched on in anticipation. Abbott and Putin were facing off on the sideline of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Tuesday in … [Link]
Mashable » Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol,' and he's serious this time
The dawg is leaving his house Fox has confirmed that Randy Jackson, who was one of American Idol's three original judges, will not be returning to the show in any capacity. See also: 'American Idol' unveils key art for Season 14 After Season 12, Jackson left his role as judge but returned as a mentor the following year, a post he … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé for $800: 'Jeopardy' tests how well you know Queen Bey
Jeopardy host Alex Trebek debuted a Beyoncé category Tuesday night to test if your knowledge of the pop diva is flawless or not. So, is it? Let's find out One contestant missed the $1,000 answer, using the incorrect preposition. Don't make the same mistake. Scroll to the bottom for the answers, though you likely won't need them. See also: 'Jeopardy' Round … [Link]
Slashdot » US Postal Service Suspends Telecommuting Following Massive Breach
An anonymous reader writes: The folks at the USPS have responded to the recent breach that exposed data on 800K employees and another some 2.8 million customers. They have suspended telecommuting for all employees until further notice while they replace their VPN with a more secure version. "Additionally, the postal service will upgrade some of its equipment and systems in … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft quietly patches potentially dangerous Windows security hole
Microsoft released 14 regular security updates for Windows on Tuesday, but one in particular shines a light on a sizable critical vulnerability that affects most widely-used versions of the operating system, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista, RT and more. The patch addresses a security hole in Schannel, Windows' secure channel used for security protocols like encrypted communication, particularly for Internet … [Link]
Mashable » 'Too Many Cooks' theme song gets an 8-bit NES makeover
Just when you thought you had the Too Many Cooks theme song out of your head … The 11-minute sitcom parody from Adult Swim took over the Internet last week, and now, thanks to Rush Coil, we have an 8-bit NES-style cover to rid from our brains Thanks a lot, Rush — thanks a lot. Bob Ross shaking off his … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » The Routehappy API Provides Flight Quality Indicators
Routehappy has developed a Score & Happiness Factors API that utilizes the company's Flightpad and Flightmatch. Flightpad is the dataset of every flight worldwide pulled from a large number of sources. Flightmatch uses algorithms to create a score covering possible flight combinations, options that number in the billions.
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