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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Slashdot » Robots Put To Work On E-Waste

Monday 17 November 23:58:00 UTC 2014

aesoteric writes: Australian researchers have programmed industrial robots to tackle the vast array of e-waste thrown out every year. The research shows robots can learn and memorize how various electronic products — such as LCD screens — are designed, enabling those products to be disassembled for recycling faster and faster. The end goal is less than five minutes to dismantle … [Link]

Mashable » 6 guys perfectly recreated a childhood photo at ages 10, 17 and 29

Monday 17 November 23:49:40 UTC 2014

Unnamed6Feed-tw Feed-fbThese friends are a six-man wolfpack. Reddit user Downwarddawg posted a photo on Friday with the caption, "Best Buddies at 10, 17 and 29 years old." The sweet picture, showing him alongside five friends at a dining room table, quickly went viral See also: 15 passive aggressive holiday gifts to confuse your friends 6 Friends Recreate a Childhood Picture Downwarddawg, surprised by the popularity of the image, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a group of G20 police officers' impressive dance-off outside a pub

Monday 17 November 23:40:36 UTC 2014

PolicequeenslandFeed-tw Feed-fb These police officers know how to keep the vibe on the street relaxed. A group of seven Queensland police officers in Brisbane patrolling near the secure zone of the G20 Summit on Sunday decided to let their hair down and get into the party mood The group performed The Nutbush line dance to Tina Turner's classic "Nutbush City Limits" opposite … [Link]

Mashable » AT&T suggests it needs to protect your cellphone location privacy

Monday 17 November 23:35:05 UTC 2014

Att-badgeFeed-tw Feed-fbAT&T has just taken a small step in the direction of user privacy by suggesting in a legal brief that cellphone location data might need stronger legal protections. Previously, law enforcement agents were able to obtain location data from cellphone providers without having to get a warrant from a judge, using a simple court order. In June, however, the 11th U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » Comet lander 'sniffs' the atmosphere, finds organic molecules

Monday 17 November 23:33:36 UTC 2014

Philae-touchdownFeed-tw Feed-fbPhilae may have just sniffed its way into the history books. The European-made comet lander that bounced down on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko last week is officially in hibernation, its primary battery exhausted after a 10-year trip with its parent spacecraft, Rosetta. See also: Rosetta's ultimate mission: Landing on a comet But while Philae is taking a power nap, scientists back on Earth … [Link]

Mashable » How a (TV) superhero inspired a (TV) angel's latest charitable move

Monday 17 November 23:32:00 UTC 2014

Tweet-mishaFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Supernatural's Misha Collins is no a stranger to charitable acts His annual worldwide scavenger hunts have attracted increasing amounts of attention every year and his organization, Random Acts, frequently has a presence at the show's fan conventions across the country. But he actually owes credit for his latest do-good venture to fellow CW star and TV super hero, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Sandia Releases API to Manage Energy Usage in HPC Environments

Monday 17 November 23:29:13 UTC 2014

Sandia National Laboratories, a government contractor that works to solve national security issues with science and technology, has released the Power API. The Power API aims to standardize measurement and control of energy in high-performance computing (HPC) systems. [Link]

Mashable » HBO picks up 'Westworld' series starring Anthony Hopkins

Monday 17 November 23:23:38 UTC 2014

WestworldFeed-tw Feed-fbIs it too early to say we're excited about the latest news from Camp HBO? Probably. But we are The network announced Monday it has ordered to series a show based on the 1973 sci-fi drama by Michael Crichton, Westworld, which centers on a mind-bending amusement park where humans and life-like robots interact as part of the one-of-a-kind experience See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Unlimited 'Interstellar' ticket offer is just brilliant marketing

Monday 17 November 23:08:12 UTC 2014

Christopher-nolanFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Whether anyone actually pays $34.99 to see Interstellar as many times as they want to, in any format, is immaterial. The brilliant stroke of movie publicity behind that offer has already done its job. AMC Theatres and Paramount Pictures announced the unlimited ticket on Monday — and even if nobody buys one, the nation's second-largest theater chain and … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » WebRTC Powered Platform Skylink Unveiled by Temasys

Monday 17 November 23:06:11 UTC 2014

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 » Convicted mass murderer Charles Manson gets license to marry 26-year-old

Monday 17 November 23:01:31 UTC 2014

Charles-manson-recentFeed-tw Feed-fbCORCORAN, Calif. — Mass murderer Charles Manson has gotten a license to marry a 26-year-old woman who visits him in prison. The marriage license obtained Monday by The Associated Press was issued Nov. 7 for the 80-year-old Manson and Afton Elaine Burton, who left her Midwestern home nine years ago and moved to Corcoran, California — the site of the prison … [Link]

Mashable » Peter Dinklage is just like Tyrion, and other 'GoT' dish from Natalie Dormer

Monday 17 November 23:01:07 UTC 2014

Unnamed5Feed-tw Feed-fbJaime smells like spicy deliciousness in real life. Oleanna Tyrell loves dirty stories. And Tommen's cat Ser Pounce is quite the diva on set Natalie Dormer, who plays Margaery Tyrell on Game of Thrones shared juicy tidbits from the set in a Reddit AMA. See also: Mind-Blowing 'Game of Thrones' Theory Shakes Up Westeros Dormer was there to promote Hunger Games: … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Samsung Premieres Life Fitness Bluetooth Connectivity

Monday 17 November 23:01:03 UTC 2014

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]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Phone Case Adds Polaroid-Like Printing

Monday 17 November 23:00:49 UTC 2014

What’s old is new again. A proposed new phone case would use Polaroid-like technology to allow you to print pictures immediately after taking them. Prynt appears to be very much at the ideas stage as the makers plan to demo the technology at CES in January and then launch a Kickstarter with a planned pre-order price of $99. Precise specifications … [Link]

Mashable » 6 really deep moments from Jaden and Willow Smith's bizarre interview

Monday 17 November 22:34:16 UTC 2014

SmithsFeed-tw Feed-fbJaden and Willow Smith, the famous children of famous people Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, were interviewed by T Magazine on a slew of wide-ranging topics, including Prana energy, time itself and Final Cut Pro It is 2014. What a time to be alive. See also: 20 Weird GIFs That Belong in Another Dimension The immeasurably bizarre interview solidifies the … [Link]

Mashable » March Madness just got some of its dignity back

Monday 17 November 22:28:49 UTC 2014

BrandonrushFeed-tw Feed-fbOnce upon a time, the world was a simple placeMarch Madness was comprised of 64 teams, the first round was called the first round, the second round was called the second round, and that led into the venerated Sweet 16 Then the NCAA — as it is wont to do — had to go and muck everything up. The NCAA added … [Link]

Mashable » Apple releases iOS 8.1.1 to improve performance on older devices

Monday 17 November 22:12:16 UTC 2014

Iphone-4s-01Feed-tw Feed-fbApple released iOS 8.1.1 on Monday to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch owners. The release comes nearly a month after the release of iOS 8.1, and according to the release notes, the focus is on bug fixes and performance improvements for older devices such as the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. See also: Your iPhone 4S Will Run iOS 8, But … [Link]

Mashable » 5 reasons your boss should send you to Media Summit

Monday 17 November 21:55:35 UTC 2014

Ms20141Feed-tw Feed-fbAt its core, Mashable's 2014 Media Summit is about the ever-changing ways that technology is transforming media. Focusing on the future of storytelling in marketing, advertising and social media, it’s one of the best opportunities for digital media professionals to discuss new formats of creativity in content, branding and human expression. Whether you represent a brand that’s engaging your audience across top … [Link]

Mashable » Intel's MICA smart bracelet is a wearable that women would actually wear

Monday 17 November 21:47:32 UTC 2014

IntelFeed-tw Feed-fbA large majority of smart accessories on the market are big, clunky and unisex. For many women, this means that the gadgets tend to overpower and lack a sense of style that one might hope for when wearing it, say, out to dinner. In perhaps one of the most discreet approaches to wearables so far, Intel introduced a smart bracelet called … [Link]

Mashable » 'Starshade' helps find planets by blocking out the stars

Monday 17 November 21:45:27 UTC 2014

Stars-space-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“Starshade” technology that could help astronomers find and characterize rocky, Earth-like alien worlds was put to the test earlier this year in the Nevada desert. A starshade, also dubbed an external occulter, is a precisely shaped screen that flies in far-away formations with a space telescope. The device blocks a star's light to create a high-contrast shadow, so that only light … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Pop Culture Characters Done 16th Century-Style [Picture Gallery]

Monday 17 November 21:29:00 UTC 2014

Photographer and artist Sacha Goldberger, who you may remember for his series of pictures featuring Darth Vader befriending a superhero grandpa named Dark Papouka, has a fantastic series of photos where he presents various pop culture icons as 16th century Flemish aristocrats. The level of attention brought to these is absolutely fantastic and goes far beyond what you usually see … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Optical trickery brings Rothko's paintings back to life

Monday 17 November 21:25:46 UTC 2014

Bespoke lighting effects are returning the original colours to five faded masterpieces by artist Mark Rothko at Harvard Art Museums [Link]

Mashable » Little boy attempting to whistle is all of us failing at life

Monday 17 November 21:23:16 UTC 2014

KidwhistlingFeed-tw Feed-fb Spencer has finally learned one of life's most difficult lessons: Whistling is damn near impossible We'd tell him to never give up, but whistling is stupid. It's best to continue on with your childhood unfazed by this crushing defeat. Watch a group of G20 police officers' impressive dance-off outside a pub Family sings the Thanksgiving-inspired parody 'All About That Baste' … [Link]

Mashable » A guide to the Ferguson case: Timeline, evidence and eyewitness accounts

Monday 17 November 21:18:28 UTC 2014

Michael-brown-funeral1Feed-tw Feed-fbAny day now, a grand jury will decide whether to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Wilson fired several shots at 18-year-old Brown on Aug. 9, leading to riots in the St. Louis suburb. Wilson has been on paid leave since the shooting. Meanwhile, protesters calling for his arrest have become a permanent fixture in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Seeing-eye vest' could help the blind navigate via vibration

Monday 17 November 21:15:56 UTC 2014

Seeing-eye-dogFeed-tw Feed-fbImagine if instead of swinging a white cane, a visually impaired person could wear clothing that senses things in the environment and relays that information through touch. That's the dream of a team of scientists and engineers at a company called Tactile Navigation Tools, which is developing a vest embedded with sensors that can detect objects or people nearby and convert … [Link]

Mashable » It's getting a lot harder to run a political campaign on Facebook

Monday 17 November 20:57:17 UTC 2014

Obama-zuckerbergFeed-tw Feed-fbPolitical campaigns will have to rethink their online outreach tactics to potential voters ahead of the 2016 election, because Facebook is limiting the amount of user information available to third-party apps In a way, the change will disrupt the disruptors. Campaigns will no longer have access to endless friend lists, making it more difficult for the groups to build a network … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Some Dis-Assembly Required: When a Robot Refuses to get Decommissioned [Video]

Monday 17 November 20:46:02 UTC 2014

A fantastic short film by my pals over at Sneaky Zebra featuring some very notable Youtubers including Clinton Jones, Jimmy Wong, Chad and Angie from the Screen Team, the guys from Mars Rising, Mark Meer (Voice of the Robot), and Chris Hardwick. Left in storage & neglected from memory it comes a time to dispose of this once loved Geek … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat lets you transfer money to friends with Snapcash

Monday 17 November 20:38:30 UTC 2014

Snap+moneyFeed-tw Feed-fbIf it feels like your money keeps disappearing, this won't help. Snapchat has announced a partnership with mobile payments service Square to introduce Snapcash, a payments feature that lets you transfer money between accounts on the ephemeral photo-sharing platform. See also: 9 Snapchat Tips and Tricks You May Not Know About Square will handle the actual cash movements in the new … [Link]

Mashable » The Lakers suck so much Jeremy Lin forgot how to speak

Monday 17 November 20:38:05 UTC 2014

LinFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s no surprise — we called it right here, for example — but the Los Angeles Lakers really, really, really suck this NBA season This was thrown into the starkest relief yet on Sunday night when the Golden State Warriors — once stepchildren in the California basketball pecking order — clowned the Lakers up and down their home court on the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Mulesoft Bakes Support For Ping's Federated OAuth Into Anypoint

Monday 17 November 20:32:29 UTC 2014

As part of an effort to make application integration more secure, MuleSoft this week announced that it has inked an alliance with Ping Identity to enable developers to more easily leverage PingFederate as an Open Authorization (OAuth) provider from within the MuleSoft Anypoint integration platform. [Link]

Mashable » 10 low-hassle tools to master your commute

Monday 17 November 20:30:09 UTC 2014

Rush_hourFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s your daily commute like? Do you stand numb on the subway staring at the same acne prevention ads you've looked at for the past five years? Do you slump in your car waiting for traffic to clear or swerve your Schwinn to avoid erratic cab drivers? See also: 7 easy ways to shake up your daily routine Whatever your method … [Link]

Mashable » Think your job's stressful? Talk to these 5 people

Monday 17 November 20:28:50 UTC 2014

StressFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery job can be stressfulBut certain career paths, however, are more likely to turn your hair grayMashable tracked down a few individuals with the most stressful professions and asked them about the inner workings of their day-to-day life. See also: 8 Steps to a Successful Career Change From an Minnesota-based event planner to a sergeant with the Seattle Police Department, these … [Link]

Mashable » Report: GOP used dummy Twitter accounts to skirt campaign finance laws

Monday 17 November 20:27:36 UTC 2014

Gop_twitterFeed-tw Feed-fbRepublicans and pro-GOP funding groups used dummy Twitter accounts to share internal polling data, something that might run afoul of campaign finance laws, according to a report by CNN. The accounts allegedly posted seemingly gibberish tweets such as "CA-40/43-44/49-44/44-50/36-44~ which actually represented polling data on House races While parties can accept money from outside groups, such as non-profits and super PACs, … [Link]

Mashable » Time travel to the 1970s for one night on a Pan Am airplane

Monday 17 November 20:26:49 UTC 2014

Air-hollywood-sceneFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you have flown economy class on an airline recently, you don't need to be reminded that the standard of service has plummeted in recent years. Complimentary items are few and far between; the space between seats keeps shrinking; the actual seats are getting smaller as airlines remove that pesky padding to make room for even more seats. Some airlines now … [Link]

Mashable » Are you in a relationship with your smartphone?

Monday 17 November 20:22:45 UTC 2014

Smartphone-pile-picFeed-tw Feed-fbIn an increasingly mobile world, people are spending more time than ever on their phones, but we're not doing as much talking as you might expect. Mobile has become the leading digital platform, with users spending 60% of their digital media time on mobile. Of this time, 52% is spent on app usage — with more than 1.3 million Android apps … [Link]

Mashable » First full trailer for 'The Peanuts Movie' is coming Thanksgiving Day

Monday 17 November 20:16:08 UTC 2014

PeanutsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first full trailer for the 2015 CG-animated Peanuts movie will hit the Internet on Thanksgiving day, a spokesperson for the film announced on Monday. The highly-anticipated 3D feature film starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang will debut in theaters on Nov. 6, 2015. Produced by Paul Feig (the director of Bridesmaids), the film has big shoes … [Link]

Mashable » Family sings the Thanksgiving-inspired parody 'All About That Baste'

Monday 17 November 20:11:16 UTC 2014

HoldernessFeed-tw Feed-fb The Holderness family is becoming a holiday tradition to rival the Easter Bunny and Santa's cookies. And by holiday tradition, we mean that every single holiday they reappear out of YouTube to deliver a cheesy, family-oriented cover of a pop song. A tradition that started when their 2013 holiday video "Christmas Jammies" racked up 14 million views Thanksgiving is right … [Link]

Mashable » NYC announces free city-wide Wi-Fi with next-gen pay phones

Monday 17 November 20:02:40 UTC 2014

Payphone-1Feed-tw Feed-fbNew York City might soon have one more reason to never sleep: free public Wi-Fi. A group of city officials and private business representatives unveiled an ambitious plan for free city-wide Wi-Fi on Monday while displaying sleek new designs for the next generation of pay phones. The design – which more closely resembles a giant tablet than a landline telephone – … [Link]

Mashable » What are the best ways to score a job interview using social media?

Monday 17 November 20:02:37 UTC 2014

StartupinterviewFeed-tw Feed-fbThis question originally appeared on Quora. What is the best way to network through Facebook and Linkedin to secure a job interview? Answer below by Quora user Hunter R Peress, entrepreneur. First, forget about Facebook, unless you have thousands of friends — but even then, it is not a work-oriented network. I believe that in-person networking is the most effective way. … [Link]

Mashable » Why Zuck and other successful people wear the same thing every day

Monday 17 November 20:00:00 UTC 2014

ZuckerbergFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a bit of gentle ribbing during a Q&A session that was live streamed earlier this month One person asked a question that evidently has been on the minds of quite a few people: Why does he seem to wear the same gray T-shirt every day? See also: 5 Things Managers Should Never Say Aloud Zuckerberg took … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Seastar ripper prime suspect pinned down

Monday 17 November 20:00:00 UTC 2014

Three lines of evidence suggest a virus is the likely culprit behind a mysterious epidemic ravaging sea stars on North America's Pacific coast [Link]

New Scientist – News » World War R: Rise of the killer robots

Monday 17 November 20:00:00 UTC 2014

When robots fight in place of soldiers, will wars have fewer civilian casualties? Or will the world slide into non-stop conflict? (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » 10 horrible lessons in love from 'The Little Mermaid'

Monday 17 November 19:45:35 UTC 2014

Little-mermaidFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Little Mermaid came out 25 years ago today, becoming an instant classic for Disney and inspiring generations of girls to try combing their hair with forks. While it's a great movie — it's almost impossible to hear "Under the Sea" without wanting to dance — some of the messages are a little twisted. See also: If Disney Princesses Were Flirty … [Link]

Mashable » From palate to palette: 10 dressed-up dishes of food art

Monday 17 November 19:31:47 UTC 2014

BunartFeed-tw Feed-fbTo many, food is art. There's something spectacularly satisfying about preparing beautifully constructed cuisine. In fact, any chef will tell you that a large part of the job rests on designing an aesthetic just as delicious as the dish's taste You, too, can master this artistry in your kitchen, and if you do, there are great benefits. If you're cooking for … [Link]

Mashable » Email templates for 27 of your toughest work tasks

Monday 17 November 19:30:11 UTC 2014

BlueprintFeed-tw Feed-fbCommunication is hard workA 2012 survey by McKinsey found that highly skilled desk workers spent an average of 28% of their work weeks dealing with email — a number that is surely rising. And that doesn't even take into account the stress involved in figuring out how to convey a potentially difficult message, like asking for help, saying no, or admitting … [Link]

Mashable » The first character poster from Disney/Pixar's 'Inside Out': Sadness

Monday 17 November 19:27:00 UTC 2014

Sadness.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — How sad is it that it's been almost a year and a half since we had a new Pixar movie? Whether you're suffering summer-animated-movie seasonal affective disorder or just a case of the Mondays, we feel you. But take heart, because here's a sign that the plucky desk lamp is bouncing just around the corner: Mashable presents … [Link]

Mashable » Why I'm breaking up with Google Glass

Monday 17 November 19:10:54 UTC 2014

Lance-glassFeed-tw Feed-fbDear Google Glass, I think we need to break up It’s not you — well, it is a little bit you — it’s me. I just can’t handle the looks and stares. I mean, it pains me to say this, but you embarrass me. I don’t know exactly when you passed from being cool to being weird, but the transition is … [Link]

Mashable » Westerners among knife-wielding militants in ISIS beheading video

Monday 17 November 19:08:43 UTC 2014

Isis-fightersFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen a graphic video surfaced this weekend, claiming to show that ISIS militants had beheaded the American aid worker Peter Kassig, investigators across the world quickly took notice: several knife-wielding men could be seen in the video, standing over the corpses of their captives, and the militants' faces were clearly visible. See also: British jihadists who travel abroad will have passports … [Link]

Mashable » 'Arrow' star Stephen Amell: 'Flash' movie 'could have been handled better'

Monday 17 November 19:06:51 UTC 2014

AmellflashnewsFeed-tw Feed-fb Arrow star Stephen Amell isn't too happy with how the rollout of Warner Bros. movie plans rained on the parade of his fellow TV super hero Grant Gustin, who plays the title character on CW's Flash. "I thought that the way Warner Bros. announced the slate of DC movies could have been handled better," said Amell in an interview with … [Link]

Mashable » Rosetta images show Philae's descent after 10-year journey to Comet 67P

Monday 17 November 19:05:53 UTC 2014

Philae-comet-driftFeed-tw Feed-fbThe European Space Agency's Rosetta team published a series of images on Monday that show the Philae lander's fateful journey across Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko on Nov. 12, 2014. See also: Rosetta's ultimate mission: Landing on a comet The photos capture the last 30-minutes of the lander's ten-year journey, as seen by Rosetta’s OSIRIS narrow-angle camera when it was roughly 10 miles above … [Link]

Mashable » 12 weirdest accomplishments at Guinness World Records Day 2014

Monday 17 November 19:00:25 UTC 2014

Chinabreakfast-in-bedFeed-tw Feed-fbAnother World Records Day, another reminder that we are all connected as people through our utterly weird behavior Thousands of people from all corners of the world participated in delightfully strange challenges on Nov. 13 to secure their spots in the Guinness World Records book See also: 15 Quirkiest Achievements in the 'Guinness World Records 2015' The day marked the 10th … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Are we ready for quantum biology?

Monday 17 November 19:00:00 UTC 2014

In Life on the Edge, Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe McFadden argue quantum effects are decisive in biology – but this challenging idea needs proof [Link]

Mashable » Senior citizens dancing to 'Turn Down for What' fixes everything wrong with Mondays

Monday 17 November 18:37:00 UTC 2014

Senior-citizens-dancingFeed-tw Feed-fb Age won't stop senior citizens from getting turnt. Tastefully Offensive's supercut of babies dancing to "Shake It Off" was cute, but their compilation of senior citizens gyrating to "Turn Down for What" is downright flawless. Step aside, DJ Snake and Lil Jon — the Greatest Generation will take it from here. BONUS: 1 Easy Way to Make Your Monday SO … [Link]

Mashable » How to find and furnish your first apartment with ease

Monday 17 November 18:33:48 UTC 2014

FirstaptFeed-tw Feed-fbFinding the perfect apartment can feel impossible, especially in high-demand metropolitan markets. Phrases like “junior one bed” and “W/D in unit” can stump first-time renters, making the process seem overwhelming. See also: 7 Roommate Red Flags to Look Out For Below, we've compiled a guide to landing your first apartment, complete with helpful tips — tech-oriented and otherwise — to help … [Link]

Mashable » Kmart's 'Jingle Bellies' ad is a fat load of fun

Monday 17 November 18:30:31 UTC 2014

Kmart_jinglebelliesFeed-tw Feed-fb Santa's belly's got nothing on Kmart's Joe Boxer men In its new holiday ad for its branded boxer collection, Kmart employs a group shirtless, pajama-clad men to use their bellies (that shake like bowls full of jelly) as the percussion accompaniment to "Jingle Bells." The ad is appropriately named "Jingle Bellies." See also: The Most-Shared Ads of 2013 The one-minute … [Link]

Mashable » There is more snow cover across the U.S. now than there usually is on Christmas

Monday 17 November 18:27:56 UTC 2014

SnowFeed-tw Feed-fbA little more than 50% of the continental U.S. is covered in snow, with more to come in the next week, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This greatly exceeds the average amount at this time of year, and is a more typical reading for late December or early January. What's more remarkable is that most … [Link]

Mashable » Jellyfish cam shows off sea creatures in all their jiggly glory

Monday 17 November 18:25:45 UTC 2014

JellyfishcamFeed-tw Feed-fb The jellyfish party is happening, and everyone's invited. The Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California is streaming live footage of jellyfish in its Open Sea ExhibitOcean lovers can witness the creatures' hypnotic beauty (complete with soothing music) every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET The aquarium decided to feature the tentacled sea nettles after the success of their … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the End of Interstellar [Video]

Monday 17 November 18:22:05 UTC 2014

If you can’t make sense of what happened at the end of Interstellar, let astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson help you unravel that mystery for you. [Via Indiewire] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Let R2-D2 Help You Cook With These Measuring Cups!

Monday 17 November 18:21:06 UTC 2014

This R2-D2 is completely comprised of 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup of, well, measuring cups! Available for just $19.99 on ThinkGeek! [Available at ThinkGeek] [Link]

Mashable » Grieving dad's goodbye to his wife and newborn will bring you to tears

Monday 17 November 18:19:45 UTC 2014

Chris-piccoFeed-tw Feed-fb Chris Picco found a beautiful and heartbreaking way to say goodbye to his wife and newborn son in song. Last week, Picco made the Internet all teary-eyed with a rendition of him singing "Blackbird" to his dying newborn son in the hospital went viral. The video was filmed three days after his wife Ashley, 30, died unexpectedly during an emergency … [Link]

Mashable » Real-life Mario Kart races down Tokyo streets

Monday 17 November 18:15:29 UTC 2014

459068692_10Feed-tw Feed-fbDrivers in Tokyo had to watch out for Koopa Shells and banana peels this weekend. Mario Kart fans drove go-karts based on the Nintendo video game series through the streets of one of Tokyo’s busiest districts on SundayCosplayers decked out in full Mario costumes revved their engines to the delight of bystanders and other drivers. See also: A 'Mario Kart' Drinking Game? … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Android Lollipop 5.0 To Open Watch Face API

Monday 17 November 18:13:43 UTC 2014

The newest release of Android 5.0 Lollipop is expected to improve the Android wearable interface and give access to a documented Watch Face API. Though developers have already been experimenting with rogue watch face apps, according to Phandroid, a documented Watch Face API is expected to be released, offering access to customizable interfaces, and the inclusion of weather notifications as … [Link]

Mashable » Colts player celebrates touchdown with 'Street Fighter' victory dance

Monday 17 November 18:12:58 UTC 2014

Anthony-castonzoFeed-tw Feed-fbIndianapolis Colts offensive lineman Anthony Castonzo scored his first career touchdown in a loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, but his end zone celebration trumped all talk of the game Clearly a Street Fighter fan, Castonzo slipped into a hypnotic dance reminiscent of the victory dance of Dhalsim from the popular fighting games. See also: 8 People Crashing Your … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hunger Games' social-media rebels mobilize on 'Mockingjay' premiere day

Monday 17 November 18:06:38 UTC 2014

JlawFeed-tw Feed-fbWant to ask Jennifer Lawrence if she dreams of shooting her hackers in the heart? Curious how director Francis Lawrence handled the challenge of splitting Mockingjay into two films? Desperate for a sneak peek? You can do all that and more today on the social media events of #ASKMOCKINGJAY. SEE ALSO: Jennifer Lawrence says the Internet has 'scorned' her At its … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Recent First Person Shooters in a Nutshell [Pic]

Monday 17 November 18:00:56 UTC 2014

Yep, a few years ago it was all bows and arrows, and now, all jetpacks. Jetpacks are awesome. Jetpacks solve everything. [Via Memebase] [Link]

Mashable » Submit your product for Mashable's 'Best Tech of CES 2015'

Monday 17 November 18:00:09 UTC 2014

Showroom-floor-ces-2014-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIt may not seem like it, but CES 2015 is just around the corner. Once again, Mashable will publish a guide to the best products making their debut at the world's biggest technology show, which kicks off officially January 6. CES is an enormous tech event; it's the place where major brands and products set trends for the entire year. Our … [Link]

Mashable » Nokia's mysterious 'up to something' tweet hints at new product

Monday 17 November 17:57:32 UTC 2014

NokiaFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile Nokia's phone branding days are over, we might see another product with the name very soon. Nokia tweeted a mysterious photo of what appears to be a black box on Monday; it closely resembles what could be a set-top box, which powers streaming on TVs. If the black box Nokia is teasing is, in fact, a set-top box, then it … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Surveillance box alerts you to break-in noise at home

Monday 17 November 17:48:00 UTC 2014

An untiring ear when you are out, the Point sensor system will send a message to your smartphone if something sounds off in your home – or if there's a fire [Link]

Mashable » Robots could soon replace human security guards

Monday 17 November 17:45:12 UTC 2014

K5-with-officerFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the sun sets on a warm November afternoon, a quartet of five-foot-tall, 300-pound shiny white robots patrolled in front of Building 1 on Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus. Looking like a crew of slick Daleks imbued with the grace of Fred Astaire, they whirred quietly across the concrete in different directions, stopping and turning in place so as to avoid running … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dark matter could be seen in GPS time glitches

Monday 17 November 17:43:00 UTC 2014

What if the unseen stuff making up 80 per cent of the universe's matter isn't a weird particle, but cosmic kinks? Then GPS satellites could reveal its effects [Link]

Mashable » Japan's levitating train travels 300 mph and just carried its first passengers

Monday 17 November 17:39:38 UTC 2014

Train-fastFeed-tw Feed-fb A Japanese train that ever-so-slightly floats above the tracks and moves at super-fast speeds completed its first run with passengers last week The maglev train (shorthand for magnetic levitation) carried 100 passengers over a 27-mile span in Japan between the cities Uenohara and Fuefuki, reaching speeds of 311 mph; monitors charted the train's quick speed. In December, the train will … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Monday 17 November 17:30:00 UTC 2014

All the latest on newscientist.com: myths and maybes of fat-burning, supercool quantum circuits, gay genes, Philae's hop, skip and jump, and more [Link]

Mashable » True love is rapping your heart out to Salt-N-Pepa in front of your husband

Monday 17 November 17:22:59 UTC 2014

WifesaltnpeppaFeed-tw Feed-fb Love means never having to say, "I'm sorry I enjoy rapping along to Salt-N-Pepa." YouTube user Sir Prise secretly recorded his wife's impassioned car karaoke session to "None Of Your Business." He posted the video online on Saturday under the title, "The cutest gangsta I know. My wife." "My wife is THE most beautiful human being I know and I … [Link]

Mashable » For some reason, Airbnb launched a print magazine

Monday 17 November 17:02:57 UTC 2014

Airbnb-redesign-belo-1Feed-tw Feed-fbAirbnb wants you to have some bedtime reading when you're about to sleep in a stranger's bed. The room-rental platform announced the launch of Pineapple on Monday, a travel-focused print magazine that will also cover topics like culture, art and food. It will be distributed for free to Airbnb hosts, with a limited number available for sale in magazine and book … [Link]

Mashable » 'Do You Want to Build a Meth Lab?' mashes 'Frozen' with 'Breaking Bad'

Monday 17 November 17:00:09 UTC 2014

BreakingbadFeed-tw Feed-fb What better way to beat two dead horses than to mash them into one musical parody? Almost a year ago, Disney's Frozen took over the world and just wouldn't go away. And the hype around Breaking Bad hasn't died down since its series finale aired in September 2013. Set to the tune of Frozen song "Do You Want to Build … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SO BEAUTIFUL: SuperNova Light Cube LED Bluetooth Speaker [Pics + Video]

Monday 17 November 17:00:08 UTC 2014

super Not only is the SuperNova light cube LED bluetooth speaker absolutely beautiful, it also looks like a tesseract… or a borg cube, which is totally cool. Resistance is futile. From Thinkgeek: Ok, so, first, you’ve got the amazing sound of the SuperNova. Pair it with Bluetooth (or use the auxiliary input, for non-Bluetooth music devices), and your ears will be … [Link]

Mashable » Kristen Bell singing 'Text Me Merry Christmas' is a modern-day classic

Monday 17 November 16:51:17 UTC 2014

KristenbellFeed-tw Feed-fb If you can't be with a special someone during the holidays, the least you can do is text him with an emoji and selfie to really show you care Actress Kristen Bell has partnered up with the professional a cappella group Straight No Chaser on its new song "Text Me Merry Christmas," with lyrics that nail modern-day communication and how … [Link]

Mashable » GIFs are the new political cartoons

Monday 17 November 16:37:01 UTC 2014

Gif-news-nailFeed-tw Feed-fb Nowadays, people get their news in more ways than ever before FoxADHD, the team behind Fox's Animation Domination, is now offering news stories in the form of short, fully animated GIFs — perfect for a generation that speaks in 140 characters or less. See also: 5 Easy-to-Use Animation Tools for Beginners It's called GIF News, and it presents headlines through … [Link]

Mashable » The new push for NSA reform is more of the same. Will it finally be granted?

Monday 17 November 16:21:54 UTC 2014

Mike-rogers-nsaFeed-tw Feed-fbA coalition of tech companies is asking the U.S. Senate to pass a bill to curb NSA surveillance and let the companies be more transparent in reporting the number of data requests they receive. The group includes ones who have lobbied for this cause before, like Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft — as well as new ones, like Twitter, Evernote, LinkedIn … [Link]

Geek Culture » A History of Ideas

Monday 17 November 16:16:10 UTC 2014

Here's a great series of animations from the BBC Radio 4 series – A History of Ideas. [Link]

Mashable » Spider-Dad surprises terminally ill son for his 5th birthday

Monday 17 November 15:58:41 UTC 2014

BirthdayFeed-tw Feed-fb Mike Wilson wanted to make his son Jayden's birthday extra special this year, so he surprised him by jumping off the roof in full Spider-Man attire and hung out with him on his special day Just over a year ago, Jayden, who is now 5-years-old, was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and is expected to have only one year … [Link]

Slashdot » Magic Tricks Created Using Artificial Intelligence For the First Time

Monday 17 November 15:58:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Researchers working on artificial intelligence at Queen Mary University of London have taught a computer to create magic tricks. The researchers gave a computer program the outline of how a magic jigsaw puzzle and a mind reading card trick work, as well the results of experiments into how humans understand magic tricks, and the system created … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Huge twin study homes in on 'gay genes'

Monday 17 November 15:48:00 UTC 2014

The biggest study of its kind links gay men's orientation with two regions of the genome picked out previously – suggesting that being gay has some genetic basis [Link]

Mashable » Couple announces pregnancy to friends with sweet group photo trick

Monday 17 November 15:20:51 UTC 2014

Pregnancy-announcementFeed-tw Feed-fb Katharine and Kris Camilli devised a clever trick to immortalize their family and friends' reaction to their pregnancy news. The couple had their loved ones pose for photos and secretly recorded the scene on their phones, then revealed the good news. The initial confusion followed by an explosion of happiness are priceless. Katherine's sister uploaded a compilation of the reactions … [Link]

Slashdot » Sweden Considers Adding "Sexism" Ratings To Video Games

Monday 17 November 15:15:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes A government-funded agency in Sweden is considering creating specials label for video games based on whether or not the games' portrayals of women are sexist. From the article: "Avoiding sexism and gender stereotypes in video games produced in Sweden will become a key goal for the association, which has been given a 272,000 kronor ($36,672) grant … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Philae's hop, skip and jump across comet 67P

Monday 17 November 15:02:00 UTC 2014

Check out this image of Philae's journey over comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko, as captured by the orbiting Rosetta spacecraft [Link]

New Scientist – News » Should we all get out of fossil fuels now?

Monday 17 November 15:00:00 UTC 2014

UN head Ban Ki-moon has urged divestment from fossil fuels. Premature posturing, says Paul Younger. No, it's vital and timely, insists Tim Ratcliffe [Link]

Mashable » Washington holds its first weed auction

Monday 17 November 14:48:17 UTC 2014

Pot-auction_willFeed-tw Feed-fbWashington state's first marijuana auction brought in about $600,000. Fireweed Farms of Prosser sold about 300 pounds of pot to state-licensed processors and retailers Saturday, the Tri-City Herald reported. Bidding took place under a black tent fronted by tall heaters, and the event was monitored by at least two representatives of the Washington Liquor Control Board. Bidders could smell plastic bags … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save $140 on the Top of the Line Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ Tablet – $259.00 + FREE Shipping

Monday 17 November 14:35:29 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, amazon offers $140 off on the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ Tablet. Usually priced at $399, you can now get the tablet at just $259.99 + FREE shipping. Exclusive 8.9″ HDX display (2560×1600) with incredible pixel density (339 PPI) and perfect color accuracy (100% sRGB) for vivid, lifelike images that go beyond standard … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mom Draws Geektastic Pop Culture Artwork on Her Children’s Lunch Bags Every Day [Pics]

Monday 17 November 14:34:26 UTC 2014

Each day, Christy Kilgore likes to bring a little sunlight in her children’s life by drawing pop culture artwork on the lunch bags they bring to school. She’s been doing this for about a year now and uses regular colored pencils, sharpies, and crayola markers to create her art. If you want to check out more of Christy’s work, you … [Link]

Mashable » Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell car is coming to northeastern U.S. in 2016

Monday 17 November 14:34:07 UTC 2014

Toyota-mirai1Feed-tw Feed-fbToyota’s hydrogen fuel cell car finally has a name and a rollout plan. The water-vapor-producing vehicle, called Mirai, was first unveiled in June 2014 (its name means “future” in Japanese). The four-door sedan is coming to northeastern U.S. in 2016 alongside 12 hydrogen fuel stations to support the launch, Toyota announced Monday. See also: Flying car prototype could get you to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantastically Geeky Christmas Sweaters for the Geek in Your Life [Pics]

Monday 17 November 14:33:13 UTC 2014

I’ve already posted a few, but 80stees has a bunch of fantastically geeky Christmas sweaters available to offer to your favorite geek(s)! I’ve included a few of my favorite above, but they have a lot of other ones at their stores! sw1 [Geeky Christmas Sweaters – 80stees] [Link]

Slashdot » Magnetic Field In Meteorite Provides Clues About Formation of Solar System

Monday 17 November 14:33:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Scientists have discovered a meteorite that provides evidence that intense magnetic fields caused the formation of the solar system. A meteorite called Semarkona crashed in northern India in 1940 and is now being studied for signs of primordial magnetic fields. Lead researcher, Roger Fu, a planetary scientist at MIT says: "It's a very primitive meteorite, which … [Link]

Mashable » Explosions rock Kobani as ISIS fight escalates

Monday 17 November 14:30:07 UTC 2014

KobaniFeed-tw Feed-fbViolence intensified in the embattled Syrian town of Kobani on Monday, as Kurdish forces upped resistance to Islamic State (ISIS) militants' offensive See also: New satellite images show dramatically changed landscape in battle for Kobani Journalists across the nearby Turkish border reported a series of large blast in the town where plumes of smoke could be seen rising. Below is video … [Link]

Mashable » Newark Airport's Terminal C is about to get a lot more high-tech

Monday 17 November 14:00:54 UTC 2014

NewarkFeed-tw Feed-fbNewark Airport, like all of the New York region's major transportation hubs, could use some work. In airport rankings last year, Newark came in as the fourth worst in the country. But things are looking up, at least from one angle: The dining experience at Terminal C is getting a complete overhaul. See also: Finally, airline food delivered to your doorstep … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Do You Want to Build a Meth Lab? – A “Frozen” Parody by Walter White [Video]

Monday 17 November 14:00:32 UTC 2014

Here’s what a Frozen parody composed by Walter White would sound like. You’re welcome. [animeme] [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Planning Office Version To Rival LinkedIn, Google

Monday 17 November 13:51:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader points out a report that Facebook may be coming out with an office version to take on LinkedIn. Facebook at Work would “allow users to chat with colleagues, connect with professional contacts and collaborate over documents.” "Facebook is reportedly gearing up to take on LinkedIn, Google's Drive and services, Microsoft's Outlook and Yammer with a workplace-friendly version … [Link]

Mashable » Sierra Leone surgeon dies of Ebola in U.S. hospital

Monday 17 November 13:36:29 UTC 2014

Ebola-omaha-patient_willFeed-tw Feed-fbA surgeon who contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone died at a Nebraska hospital on Monday. Dr. Martin Salia, who was diagnosed with Ebola last Monday, arrived in Omaha on Saturday to be treated at the Nebraska Medical Center's biocontainment unit that has successfully treated two other Ebola patients this fall. Salia was in extremely critical condition on Sunday evening, … [Link]

Mashable » Net neutrality: Where does America's next president stand?

Monday 17 November 13:09:05 UTC 2014

2012-electionsFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident Barack Obama put net neutrality back in the headlines this week with a new (and controversial) proposal which would ensure the internet remains a level playing field by preventing companies from selling 'fast lanes.' Not surprisingly, other politicians, tech companies and Internet service providers had opinions. Ted Cruz, Republican Senator for Texas and a 2016 presidential hopeful, took it further … [Link]

Slashdot » State Department Joins NOAA, USPS In Club of Hacked Federal Agencies

Monday 17 November 13:08:00 UTC 2014

Hot on the heels of recent cyber attacks on NOAA, the USPS, and the White House, the New York Times Reports that the U.S. State Department has also suffered an online security breach, though it's not clear who to blame. “This has impacted some of our unclassified email traffic and our access to public websites from our main unclassified system,” … [Link]

Mashable » 9 simple body language tips for your next job interview

Monday 17 November 13:02:25 UTC 2014

Body-language-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLeaning in isn't just a metaphorical way to get ahead. It's also a legitimate way to portray good body language during a job interview Job interviews are notorious tightrope walks. You want to be confident, but not obnoxious; intelligent but not a know-it-all. Trying to find a balance and also explain why you deserve a job is hard enough. But what … [Link]

Mashable » 6,000 ducks to be culled as bird flu hits Britain

Monday 17 November 12:47:35 UTC 2014

Ducks_1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A case of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck breeding farm in East Yorkshire, according to officials. It’s the first instance in the UK since 2008. 6,000 ducks will be culled and a 6 mile (10km) exclusion zone is set to be put in place around the farm. See also: Why There Isn't a Vaccine for Ebola … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Being born early is now the chief cause of infant death

Monday 17 November 12:47:00 UTC 2014

As doctors get to grips with infections in infants, another problem is taking over: premature birth is now the leading cause of death in under-5s worldwide [Link]

Mashable » Pope Francis is coming to the U.S. next year

Monday 17 November 12:42:51 UTC 2014

Pope-francisFeed-tw Feed-fbPope Francis is coming to the United States. Francis confirmed Monday that he will travel to the U.S. next year to participate in a rally for families in Philadelphia. He confirmed his presence at the World Meeting of Families during a speech to an interreligious conference on traditional family values at the Vatican. See also: The Pope Comes to America: Here's … [Link]

Mashable » Bono falls off bicycle, postpones 'Tonight Show' appearance

Monday 17 November 12:27:24 UTC 2014

Bono1Feed-tw Feed-fbU2 has postponed its appearance on The Tonight Show after the band's frontman Bono got injured in a bicycle accident, the band has announced. "It looks like we will have to do our Tonight Show residency another time – we're one man down. Bono has injured his arm in a cycling spill in Central Park and requires some surgery to repair … [Link]

Mashable » People could not handle all the Daryl and Carol moments in the latest 'Walking Dead'

Monday 17 November 12:23:37 UTC 2014

CarolFeed-tw Feed-fbThe latest episode of The Walking Dead is being hailed as one of the best episodes of the season But unlike the season premiere, where we saw the gang escape the cannibals, and the other strong episode where Gareth finally got what was coming to him, Sunday's installment, titled "Consumed," was lauded for putting one of the show's most complex and … [Link]

Mashable » 7 crucial tips to refine your mobile email etiquette

Monday 17 November 12:08:29 UTC 2014

LeadthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you still include "Sent from my iPhone" at the bottom of your messages, it's time you thought about the etiquette of sending a mobile email. According to data collected in the most recent U.S. Consumer Device Preference Report, nearly 63% of emails were opened on a mobile device, while only about 37% were opened on a desktop computer. With more … [Link]

Mashable » One kiss spreads 80 million bacteria

Monday 17 November 11:43:19 UTC 2014

KissingFeed-tw Feed-fb When you kiss someone, you don't only show your affection for them; you're also sharing millions of bacteria with that person — 80 million, to be exact, according to a recent study published in the journal Microbiome. Scientists from the Netherlands headed to Amsterdam’s Artis Royal Zoo, and asked 21 couples to participate in the study. The couples had their … [Link]

Mashable » 19 confessions from the baristas brewing your coffee

Monday 17 November 11:30:28 UTC 2014

BaristaFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter your parents and your cat, your local barista may be one of the most stable presence in your life. Whether she knows your name and order by heart, or consistently roll his eyes at your demands for a skinny, no whip, sugar-free latte, you can at least be sure that you'll see them again tomorrow morning See also: Coffee Lover? … [Link]

Mashable » New Band Aid single raises £1 million for Ebola within five minutes

Monday 17 November 11:20:13 UTC 2014

ElliegouldingFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Band Aid 30, the 2014 update of the Band Aid campaign that raised money for Ethiopia in 1984, has raised over £1 million ($1.5 million) for Ebola within five minutes of being launched. The updated version of Do They Know It’s Christmas?, which features One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith among others, was recorded in … [Link]

Mashable » Lesson from Inbox: Email marketing needs to be 'expected and relevant'

Monday 17 November 11:15:25 UTC 2014

Google-inbox-app-2-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn part two of this series, I pick up talking about the latest and greatest news from the email world: Google's Inbox. Three email vets chime in on key takeaways and advice. P.S.: Don't panic! What advice do you have for email marketers that may be panicking because of Inbox or ready to seize the new opportunities presented? Ryan Phelan: Sit … [Link]

Mashable » How to improve your mailing list before everyone unsubscribes

Monday 17 November 11:04:26 UTC 2014

Email_subscribersFeed-tw Feed-fbReply-all disasters are so common, they have their own Wikipedia page. They're so ubiquitous, even, that the bad manners of reply-all offenders overshadow the bad manners of those who make and distribute mailing lists in the first place. While the listservs that dominated the 2000s may not be as common anymore, mailing lists are still central to the operation and social … [Link]

Slashdot » World's Youngest Microsoft Certificated Professional Is Five Years Old

Monday 17 November 10:56:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes Gurvinder Gill writes at BBC that Ayan Qureshi is the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional after passing the tech giant's exam when he was just five years old. Qureshi's father introduced his son to computers when he was three years old. He let him play with his old computers, so he could understand hard drives and motherboards. "I … [Link]

Mashable » 55% of recruiters reconsider job candidates after seeing their social profiles

Monday 17 November 10:05:34 UTC 2014

Facebook-110Feed-tw Feed-fbIn 2014, 93% of recruiters will use social media to evaluate job candidates Competition is increasing in the head hunting industry as well, and recruiters are primarily investing more in social recruitment to beat their competitors, beyond referral and mobile recruitment. They report that social tactics increase candidate quality and quantity in 2014, and improved the time it took to hire … [Link]

Mashable » Japan slides into recession as tax hike takes toll

Monday 17 November 8:23:47 UTC 2014

Japan-recessionFeed-tw Feed-fbJapan’s economy unexpectedly slid into recession as housing and business investment declined following a sales tax hike, further clouding the outlook for the global economy. The world's third-largest economy contracted at a 1.6% pace in the July-September quarter, the government said Monday, contrary to predictions it would grow after a big drop the previous quarter. An economy is generally considered to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Maximize Developer Adoption

Monday 17 November 8:22:59 UTC 2014

Carlo Longino, VP of developer program services at the Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP), spoke at the API Strategies stream at Apps World in London on Thursday to share his seven steps for developer adoption. Many of these reflect the standard best practice thinking usually espoused for developer engagement. [Link]

Slashdot » Preview Jaunt's Made-for-VR 360 Degree, 3D Short Films

Monday 17 November 8:10:14 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Jaunt, a company that's raised more than $34 million to create a platform for live-action cinematic virtual reality experiences, has set out to demonstrate their toolset by producing three made-for-VR short films that are shot in 360 degrees and in 3D. Road to VR has an exclusive preview of the films, which the company says will … [Link]

New Scientist – News » I'm engineering for 10,000 metres under the sea

Monday 17 November 8:00:00 UTC 2014

A deep-sea exploration vehicle imploded this year – now engineer Victor Zykof explains how he aims to build one that's more than a match for the pressure [Link]

Mashable » Homeland Episode 8 recap: Better save Saul

Monday 17 November 7:07:43 UTC 2014

Homeland.saul_Feed-tw Feed-fb“There are only wrong choices,” Carrie realizes at the end of “Halfway to a Donut,” the eighth episode in “Homeland’s” fourth season. “How can saving someone’s life be the wrong choice?” Wrong choices are the name of the game as the tension surrounding Saul’s captivity in Pakistan continues to escalate. Haqqani plans to use Saul as a bargaining chip in a … [Link]

Mashable » From farms to fashion: Inside leather production in India

Monday 17 November 7:00:10 UTC 2014

Leather-tanneries-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are countless leather tanneries operating in India, many of which were declared illegal in 1996 due to the excessive air and water pollution they generate. Hundreds of these small family-owned tanneries are densely packed into residential districts of Calcutta, West Bengal. Although residents and the state Pollution Control Board of Calcutta blame tannery owners for the lack of pollution control, … [Link]

Mashable » Innovative pit bull puppy conquers fear of doorways butt-first

Monday 17 November 6:00:56 UTC 2014

PitbullFeed-tw Feed-fb Queso the pit bull is morbidly afraid of the walking through doorways. But he doesn't let that stop him from traveling about the house as he pleases. Instead, he tackles his fear creatively by slowly backing into rooms butt-first. While maybe not the quickest way to get around, Queso apparently considers this a much safer method of entering a room … [Link]

Mashable » New footage shows officer Darren Wilson soon after the shooting of Michael Brown

Monday 17 November 5:26:56 UTC 2014

Dwlsfre87Feed-tw Feed-fbNewly revealed police radio recordings and surveillance footage provide a more complete timeline of the day Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. The audio, obtained by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch through state public records laws, shows that the entire encounter happened in less than 90 seconds. The recordings are embedded throughout the Post-Dispatch's report. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Leonid Meteor Shower Hits Tonight, Peaks Tomorrow

Monday 17 November 5:16:00 UTC 2014

Though expectations for a spectacular show may be low, the Leonid meteor shower is on the way. For those in the continental U.S., late Monday night into Tuesday early morning will be your best chance to catch a few glimpses. Space.com explains why you might see only a smattering of meteors: This year finds Comet Tempel-Tuttle nearing the far end … [Link]

Mashable » Real estate drone captures woman sunbathing topless in backyard

Monday 17 November 5:04:28 UTC 2014

Drone1Feed-tw Feed-fbA woman sun-baking topless in her backyard has been captured by a real estate agency's drone and the image plastered on a billboard. Mandy Lingard was enjoying the sunshine in a g-string and without a top in her backyard in Mount Martha, Melbourne, when a drone flew overhead to take a photograph of her neighbour's property. The photo was then used … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2072: Shirt Wars!

Monday 17 November 4:30:43 UTC 2014

JoT thumbSuffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fabric! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]

Mashable » Greece borrows Australian landmark to promote itself in new tourism ad

Monday 17 November 4:23:03 UTC 2014

ApostlesFeed-tw Feed-fb The natural beauty of Australia has been used to promote Greece in a new tourism campaign. The Twelve Apostles off Victoria's Great Ocean Road is now a landmark apparently not far from the Parthenon. In a clear sign that the existence of the world is all thanks to the Greeks, Visit Greece claimed its promotion was not an error but … [Link]

Mashable » Professionals share their tips and tricks for freelance success

Monday 17 November 4:03:16 UTC 2014

Bizchats-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMashable hosted its first-ever #BizChats Twitter conversation this week, featuring freelance experts Michael Solomon, founder of 10X Management, and Janice Barnes, global discipline leader for Perkins+Will. The conversation, inspired by Mashable business editor Todd Wasserman's digital nomads article, helped cultivate insightful answers to the industry's most burning questions regarding freelance work. See also: How to Make Freelancing Work for You Over … [Link]

Mashable » EcoXGear EcoStone: A Bluetooth speaker for survivalists and beach bums

Monday 17 November 3:34:41 UTC 2014

EcostoneFeed-tw Feed-fb The coolest thing about rechargeable Bluetooth speakers is you can take them anywhere. But most can’t survive everywhere — a small splash of water could turn your hip-hop pool party into a meditation group Not so with the EcoXGear EcoStone Bluetooth speaker. Not only can it shrug off a splash, it floats and can survive being dunked up to 3 … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Discover Diamond Nanothreads

Monday 17 November 3:29:00 UTC 2014

First time accepted submitter sokol815 writes Penn State University scientists discovered diamond nanothreads can be created from benzene when compressed. The compression brings the benzene molecules into a highly reactive state. It was expected that the molecules would create a non-ordered glass-like material, but due to the slow speed of decompression used, the benzene molecules ordered themselves into a naturally … [Link]

Mashable » Vice brings in former Obama staffer for its COO role

Monday 17 November 3:26:47 UTC 2014

Vice-mediaFeed-tw Feed-fbVice has hired former Obama official Alyssa Mastromonaco for its chief operating officer role, adding a veteran with high-profile experience as the media company executes CEO Shane Smith's plan for global domination. The hiring, first reported by The New York Times, comes after Vice recently laid out plans to expand internationally and expand its video operations See also: Vice and BuzzFeed: … [Link]

Mashable » 5 tips for landing a seasonal job

Monday 17 November 3:17:45 UTC 2014

HolidaysFeed-tw Feed-fbThe holidays — and all the credit card debt that accompanies them — are right around the corner, and companies are ramping up their seasonal hiring. If you’re wondering how to balance your budget during holiday spending, a part-time seasonal job may be just the solution. And while retail still dominates the seasonal job market, there’s more of a variety in … [Link]

Mashable » Australia and China trade deal to 'supercharge' export industry

Monday 17 November 2:27:13 UTC 2014

ChinaaustraliaFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia and China have signed a "ground-breaking" $18 billion free trade agreement on Monday afternoon in Canberra. Australia's Trade Minister Andrew Robb said it is the most significant trade deal China has done with any developed country and 99.9% of all tariffs will be gone on Australia's manufactured exports. The tariff reductions, agreed upon by Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott and … [Link]

Slashdot » A Worm's Mind In a Lego Body

Monday 17 November 2:07:00 UTC 2014

mikejuk writes The nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) is tiny and only has 302 neurons. These have been completely mapped, and one of the founders of the OpenWorm project, Timothy Busbice, has taken the connectome and implemented an object oriented neuron program. The neurons communicate by sending UDP packets across the network. The software works with sensors and effectors … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's health ambitions go way beyond wearables

Monday 17 November 1:36:04 UTC 2014

Ram-fish-samsungFeed-tw Feed-fbSamsung is probably not the first company that comes to mind when you think of healthcare. Seeing the electronics giant release an experimental health-centric wearable took many by surprise. But as Samsung continues to push into the health market, there's a lot more to its plan than fitness trackers and smartwatches The Simband and the Sami platform behind it signal a … [Link]

Mashable » TV host wore the same suit for one year, and no one noticed

Monday 17 November 1:03:27 UTC 2014

KarlFeed-tw Feed-fb Australia's popular morning show host and prankster Karl Stefanovic has worn the same suit for a year — and no one noticed. The wearing of the rip-off Burberry suit for 356 days was a silent protest against the sexism his Today show co-host, Lisa Wilkinson, faces on a daily basis in regards to the clothes she wears, how she styles … [Link]

Slashdot » Battlestar Galactica Creator Glen A. Larson Dead At 77

Monday 17 November 0:29:00 UTC 2014

schwit1 writes Glen A. Larson, the wildly successful television writer-producer whose enviable track record includes 'Six Million Dollar Man', Quincy M.E., Magnum, P.I., Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider and The Fall Guy, has died. He was 77. From the article: Battlestar Galactica lasted just one season on ABC from 1978-79, yet the show had an astronomical impact. Starring Lorne Greene and … [Link]

Slashdot » Battlestar Galactica Creato, Glen A. Larson Dead At 77

Monday 17 November 0:29:00 UTC 2014

schwit1 writes Glen A. Larson, the wildly successful television writer-producer whose enviable track record includes 'Six Million Dollar Man', Quincy M.E., Magnum, P.I., Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider and The Fall Guy, has died. He was 77. From the article: Battlestar Galactica lasted just one season on ABC from 1978-79, yet the show had an astronomical impact. Starring Lorne Greene and … [Link]

Slashdot » Ars Dissects Android's Problems With Big Screens — Including In Lollipop

Monday 17 November 0:16:00 UTC 2014

When it comes to tablets, Google doesn't even follow its own design guidelines." That's the upshot of Ars Technica writer Andew Cunningham's detailed, illustrated look at how Android handles screens much larger than seven inches, going back to the first large Android tablets a few years ago, but including Android 5.0 (Lollipop) on the Nexus 10 and similar sized devices. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » He-Man’s Best One-Liners That Put Skeletor to Shame [Video]

Monday 17 November 0:00:39 UTC 2014

As we’ve already shown you, Skeletor might be the master of insults, but HE-MAN is still the Master of the Universe, and has some great one-liners of his own! [DreamWorksTV] [Link]

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