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 » Firefox Signs Five-Year Deal With Yahoo, Drops Google as Default Search Engine
mpicpp writes with news that Yahoo will soon become the default search engine in Firefox. Google's 10-year run as Firefox's default search engine is over. Yahoo wants more search traffic, and a deal with Mozilla will bring it. In a major departure for both Mozilla and Yahoo, Firefox's default search engine is switching from Google to Yahoo in the United … [Link]
Mashable » 15 feminist-improved pages for the computer engineer Barbie book
Only the Internet can save Barbie from misogyny. In the book I Can Be a Computer Engineer, Barbie wants to be, as the title states, a computer engineer — which is a fantastic premise, in theory. In actuality (and in the book), Barbie needs the help of two men to code a computer program for her instead of doing it herself. … [Link]
Mashable » After deadly storm, Buffalo area may be buried under 3 more feet of snow
Communities just south of Buffalo, New York are barely beginning to recover after a deadly blitz of more than five feet of snow fell like a smart bomb, with pinpoint precision, on Tuesday into Wednesday, yet more heavy snow is on the way Worse yet, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office in Buffalo, which has some of the most experienced … [Link]
Mashable » Firefox to switch default search from Google to Yahoo
Yahoo will soon be the default search engine on Firefox browsers. Mozilla CEO Chris Beard announced the new five-year partnership in a post on the company's blog Wednesday. See also: Yahoo's New Long Game: Contextual Search "Our new search strategy doubles down on our commitment to make Firefox a browser for everyone," Beard wrote. "We believe it will empower more people, … [Link]
Mashable » Dope grandmas smoke weed for the first time
Most of us have not had the distinct pleasure of taking bong rips with our grandmas. Thanks to a new video from Cut.com, you can finally imagine what that might be like The videographers rounded up three grandmas who've never smoked weed before, and set them up with a bong, vaporizer and plenty of water. Watch these fun ladies take … [Link]
Slashdot » The Software Big Oil's PR Firm Uses To "Convert Average Citizens"
merbs writes The CEO of the world's largest PR firm has a policy when it comes to campaigns that focus on the environment. "We do not work with astroturf groups and we have never created a website for a client with the intent to deny climate change," Richard Edelman wrote in a blog post in August. That may actually turn … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GOAT Simulator Gets Medieval MMO Expansion! [Video]
8 months after its initial launch, the developers of the revolutionary GOAT simulator are releasing a patch that will transform the game into a MMO, giving you the ability to play as 5 classes, including one that transforms you into a microwave that walks. Goat MMO Simulator is a free expansion for Goat Simulator. It will be released as a … [Link]
Slashdot » Congress Suggests Moat, Eletronic Fence To Protect White House
PolygamousRanchKid writes Acting Secret Service director Joseph Clancy on Wednesday faced a number of tough questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the fence jumper who made it deep into the White House. But along with the tough questions, Clancy fielded a couple eyebrow raising suggestions on how to better protect the president's home. "Would a moat, water six feet … [Link]
Mashable » Brennan and Booth prep for arrival of Daisy's baby in 'Bones' sneak peek
Baby Sweets is on its way, and in the following exclusive sneak peek from the new episode of Bones, Aunt Brennan and Uncle Booth are on the case I mean, of course they are. If your dead friend's first child was about to be born, you'd step up your game, too. And that appears to be exactly what Brennan has done, … [Link]
Mashable » Robbie Rogers, an openly gay player, is excelling in Major League Soccer
Jason Collins — the first openly gay man to compete in one of the United States' four most popular sports — retired from the NBA on Wednesday morning. He's being celebrated as a groundbreaking athlete who, while never a star player, will forever hold a special place in pro basketball history. Rightfully so — Collins deserves credit, accolades and admiration for … [Link]
Mashable » Bono's Central Park bike crash injuries are worse than we thought
The injuries Bono suffered in a New York City bicycling accident are more serious than his U2 bandmates, and late-night host Jimmy Fallon, previously claimed. The 54-year old singer sustained a facial fracture on his eye socket as well as multiple fractures on his left shoulder blade, left arm and left hand, Mashable has confirmed. See also: U2's Manager Responds to … [Link]
Slashdot » Is a Moral Compass a Hinderance Or a Help For Startups?
Nerval's Lobster writes As an emerging company in a hotly contested space, Uber already had a reputation for playing hardball with competitors, even before reports leaked of one of its executives threatening to dig into the private lives of journalists. Faced with a vicious competitive landscape, Uber executives probably feel they have little choice but to plunge into multi-front battle. … [Link]
Mashable » Engineering photography reveals unexpected, microscopic beauty
We all know engineering is useful, functional, even ingenious. But the engineering photography competition we hold each year provides us a chance to wander outside its merely utilitarian aspects into dimensions such as beauty, humor and even humanity to find unexpected connections and poetic resonance. As one of the judges, one quality I look for in the images is some added … [Link]
Mashable » Uber will probably ride out the latest scandals, brand experts say
Uber’s latest round of scandals involving threats to smear journalists critical of the company didn't go over so well with journalists, but consumers are likely to shrug it off, branding experts say, even though the revelations show Uber has the ability to track them in real-time and to keep a tally of their activities "I think people realize that when you're … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Ferriss on personal mantras, work-life separation and the future of flexible careers
There’s no shortage of motivational career and lifestyle advice out there, but one of the most ubiquitous presences in the space over the past few years is surely Timothy Ferriss, author of the acclaimed 4-Hour book series and the de facto face of a concept (and movement) aptly dubbed "Lifestyle Design." See also: Talking satire, tech and social media with Baratunde … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Challenges for US-Iran nuclear talks
An interim deal freezing Iran's nuclear enrichment programme expires on 24 November – the race is on to agree a new deal 
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New Scientist – News » Us vs the universe: 8 ways we bend the laws of physics
Whether it's squeezing the uncertainty out of Heisenberg or busting the cosmic speed limit, we're outsmarting the universe to learn its secrets 
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Slashdot » Nielsen Will Start Tracking Netflix and Amazon Video
An anonymous reader writes Nielsen is going to start studying the streaming behavior of online viewers for the first time. Netflix has never released detailed viewership data, but Nielsen says they have developed a way for its rating meters to track shows by identifying their audio. From the article: "Soon Nielsen, the standard-bearer for TV ratings, may change that. The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gay gene discovery has good and bad implications
The finding that male homosexuality has a strong genetic component should be a boon for gay rights – but it could backfire 
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Mashable » Canadian couple face $1 million medical bill after woman gives birth in U.S.
Just call her the million-dollar baby. A Canadian couple were slammed with a $950,000 medical bill in March after their daughter was prematurely born during a trip to the United States last year, and the costs won't be covered by insurance, according to multiple reports. See also: Big Data Is Changing the Way We Get Well Darren Kimmel and Jennifer Huculak … [Link]
Mashable » Apple App Store switches 'Free' label to 'Get'
If you perused the Mac App Store or iOS App Store on Wednesday, you might've notice something different. Applications that are free to download no longer carry the "Free" designation. Instead, they say "Get." See also: 5 can't-miss apps: Photo Editor by Aviary, 'Space Age,' Ocho and more First noticed by TechCrunch, the move likely comes after pressure from the European … [Link]
Mashable » More 'Fast and Furious' movies to come, even without Paul Walker
Last winter, the Fast and Furious franchise suffered a terrible loss when one of its stars, Paul Walker, unexpectedly died. Since then, the film's makers have been hustling to complete Walker's final film for the car-chase-centric series. But while we have had to say goodbye to Walker, we may not need to say farewell to Fast and Furious THR recently hosted … [Link]
Mashable » Artist creates 'realistic' fashion doll with acne, cellulite and tattoos
While most girls are used to seeing zits and body art in real life, it's not something they often see on their Barbie dolls — until now. Nickolay Lamm, designer of the so-called "realistic" fashion doll named Lammily, has officially produced his new doll thanks to a crowdfunding campaign launched last March. Not only does Lammily emulate an average 19-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » Meghan Trainor's follow-up to 'All About That Bass' gets splashy video
For eight weeks, Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart Now "Lips Are Movin," her catchy follow-up to the smash hit, could be just the song to keep her from joining music's long list of one-hit wonders. And to help the potential ascent of "Lips Are Movin," the 20-year-old just … [Link]
Slashdot » CMI Director Alex King Talks About Rare Earth Supplies (Video)
CMI in this context is the Critical Materials Institute at the Iowa State Ames Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. They have partners from other national laboratories, universities, and industry, too. Rare earths, while not necessarily as rare as the word "rare" implies, are hard to mine, separate, and use. They are often found in parts per million quantities, so it takes … [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell-loving bicyclist takes the saddest mugshot
The lengths some will go to to stuff their stomachs with knock-off Mexican food. Intoxicated Florida man, Gabriel Harris, was arrested by the New Smyrna Beach police after attempting to use a Taco Bell drive-through at 3 a.m. while riding a bicycle. Harris' subsequent mugshot captures the standard reaction to being denied access to a Cheesy Gordita Crunch. See also: 8 … [Link]
Mashable » Eye-popping stats and photos from the monster snowstorm in New York
A huge and deadly lake effect snow event has blitzed parts of New York over the past few days, dumping more than five feet of snow at a near-record pace, and up to three feet more is still to come through Friday The snow trapped residents in their homes and caught others in their cars, leaving them stranded on the road … [Link]
Mashable » 'Super Smash Bros.' still dazzles on the Wii U
Nintendo is releasing the same game twice in one year, and its fans couldn't be happier Super Smash Bros. is out on the Wii U Friday, after inhabiting the 3DS for two months. The 3DS version was, in effect, an amuse-bouche for fans, whetting appetites for its full-sized sibling. See also: 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' is the sequel fans deserve We've … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What it's like to have Parkinson's for 15 minutes
A theatre company in London is using simple technology to build a first-hand experience of disabling conditions like Parkinson's 
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Slashdot » Martin Jetpack Closer To Takeoff In First Responder Applications
Zothecula writes Last year's redesign of the long-awaited Martin Jetpack was accompanied by plans to begin commercial sales in 2014, starting with emergency response services and individual sales to follow thereafter. The release date for the first responder Jetpack has since been revised to 2016, a prediction bolstered by the fresh announcement of a partnership between Martin Aircraft Company and … [Link]
Mashable » I took my first Uber, and I’m not sorry
My first Uber ride ever got off to a bit of a rough start Wednesday. I'd just signed up this morning and was feeling nervous about trusting this critical ride to what was, for me at least, an untested service. So it's perhaps not surprising that I hopped into the first black car I saw arrive with the Uber sign jutting … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hackathon develops tech tools to fight Ebola epidemic
Innovations such as pulse readings by webcam and triage by SMS are just some of the ideas coders are pursuing to help rein in Ebola 
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Mashable » Rage out to the third character poster from Disney/Pixar's 'Inside Out': Anger
LOS ANGELES — Aaaargh! These Inside Out posters — they just — GAAAAHHH! THEY JUST KEEP COMING! Yes, let your fury flow today, as Mashable presents Anger, the third of five character posters for Inside Out. If you need a little inspiration, remember that the film's June 19, 2015 release will come two years after the last Pixar movie, 2013's … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists stumped by mysterious explosion that lit up Russian sky
What in the world exploded over Russia on Nov. 14? That's the $64 question, as scientists, meteorologists and, well, Mashable staff were left totally stumped as to what caused the skies over the Sverdlovsk region in Russia to light up one night last week. See also: 7 Mysterious Treasures the World Is Still Looking For First, the visual evidence. At least … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Can CSPs Save The Industry With An API Strategy
Increasing trends toward online entertainment and video streaming through over-the-top content providers (OTTs) is posing a serious threat to traditional Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Brad Bush, an EVP and Chief Marketing Officer for GENBAND, believes that the only hope CSPs have for staying profitable in the digital economy is through integration. The bottom line is CSPs need to embrace APIs … [Link]
Mashable » Apple may forcibly put Beats Music into your iOS update next year
Apple will reportedly include Spotify rival Beats Music as a pre-installed app in an iOS update next year, similar to how Apple launched iTunes Radio with iOS 7 in 2013. This means the paid streaming-music app would be included as part of Apple devices alongside other pre-installed apps, such as iTunes, GarageBand and iTunes Radio. See also: Apple Is Considering Renaming … [Link]
Slashdot » Number of Coders In Congress To Triple (From One To Three)
jfruh writes Last weekend, Tim Berners-Lee said that the UK needs more members of parliament who can code. Well, the most recent U.S. congressional election has obliged him on this side of the Atlantic: the number of coders in Congress has tripled, with the downside being that their numbers have gone from one to three. 
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New Scientist – News » Contact lenses with built-in video could be 3D printed
A new technique for 3D-printing nanoscale LEDs into contact lenses could one day turn them into heads-up video display – or tools to spot pilot fatigue 
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Mashable » Browser extension bans NFL's most controversial name from your Internet
It’s no secret that the NFL's Washington Redskins have a controversial, if not downright racist, name that many agree doesn't belong in pro sports or anywhere else Washington owner Daniel Snyder has steadfastly refused to change the name, however, and the NFL seems disinclined to put any pressure on him to do so. But — thanks to a trio of creative … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Discover Ancient Massive Landslide
sciencehabit writes For decades, geologists have noted the signs of ancient landslides in southwestern Utah. Although many parts of the landscape don't look that odd at first glance, certain layers include jumbled masses of fractured rock sandwiched among thick veins of lava, ash, and mud. Now, new fieldwork suggests that many of those ancient debris flows are the result of … [Link]
Slashdot » Bicycle Bottle System Condenses Humidity From Air Into Drinkable Water
Diggester writes The weight of water limits how much can be brought on a long bike ride. There isn't always an option to stop and fill up from a clean stream or drinking fountain, but water could be obtained from a different source: the air. Austrian industrial design student Kristof Retezár has created Fontus: a prototype of a water bottle … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 'Good viruses' defend gut when bacteria are wiped out
Some viruses may help protect the body from disease and injury by keeping the gut healthy, much like "good bacteria" do, suggests a study in mice 
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Mashable » NFL player declared dead by Wikipedia wakes up 'in heaven'
Emmanuel Sanders ain't dead; he's L-I-V-I-N After the Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders sustained one of the most brutal hits you'll ever see while playing against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, a joker on Wikipedia declared him dead Sanders took to Twitter on Monday to post a selfie as some humorous proof of life — then one-upped himself on … [Link]
Mashable » Disney's first 'Cinderella' trailer fulfills all your live-action fairytale dreams
LOS ANGELES — Disney is playing all the beats of the classic Cinderella story for its first full trailer from the live-action adaptation: wicked stepmother and step-sisters, forced labor, Prince Charming, fairy godmother, helpful mice, pumpkin carriage, glass slippers, stroke of midnight. Does that about cover it? It sure does, as this first look plays more like a mini-movie than … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer: The Little Mermaid [Video]
It’s been 25 years since Disney took us under the sea. Now, relive the film that saved Disney before Pixar did – The Little Mermaid!! [Screen Junkies] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ugliest Geeky Christmas Sweater-Style Tees You’ll See Today
My friends over at the Neatoshop currently have a sale on a large series of geeky/ugly Christmas sweater-style t-shirts. They’re all going for just $15.96 right now, so I invite you all to take a peek at what they have to offer! 
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Mashable » NBC drops Bill Cosby comedy amid rape allegations
LOS ANGELES — As expected, NBC is putting the brakes on Bill Cosby's return to TV The network has decided not to move forward with plans for a Cosby-led family comedy, Mashable has confirmed. See also: Bill Cosby Netflix special nixed after Janice Dickinson accusations The move comes as the network, facing a large penalty, was under increasing pressure to drop … [Link]
Mashable » Emigrant Britain: Where do UK citizens live in the European Union?
LONDON — Comments made by the UKIP candidate standing in a by-election taking place Thursday have again focused attention on the party's policies concerning migrants from the European Union Mark Reckless suggested that existing European Union migrants should only be allowed to stay in the UK for a "transitional period" if Britain opted to leave the EU See also: Beautiful graphics … [Link]
Slashdot » Lunar Mission One Proposes To Take Core Sample, Plant Time Capsule On the Moon
MarkWhittington writes: The U.S. may have foresworn the moon, the venue of its greatest space triumph during the Apollo program, by presidential directive, but that does not mean that other countries and even private organizations are uninterested. The latest proposal for a private moon landing is a British effort called Lunar Mission One, according to a Wednesday story in the … [Link]
Mashable » Guy Fieri's hair on sexiest head alive, Chris Hemsworth
With spikes that could impale and a bleach sheen that could blind, Guy Fieri's hair and goatee are a trademark. Some genius by the name of "Wrong Opinion Guy" on Twitter showed us what the celebrity chef might look like with a more subdued look, by putting Tom Cruise's hair on Fieri's head in July, and the Internet went bonkers this … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest in newscientist.com: why it's simpler to be two things at once, mystery Russian spacecraft, weed evolution (it's our fault) and more 
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New Scientist – News » US and China's emission cuts may not be enough
Pledges made last week won't keep global warming below the 2 °C limit. But adopting best practices could allow the US and China to go beyond those promises 
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Mashable » The sexist Barbie book about women in tech proves we deserve better
Back in 2010, Mattel released a Computer Engineer Barbie. Barbie has had every other type of career known to man (including her recent stint as an entrepreneur), why not have her work in the tech world too? Four years ago, Computer Engineer Barbie was met with criticism over her look and design. Still, the idea behind the doll was at least … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tagged fish make an easy meal for eavesdropping seals
Seals learn quickly that "pings" make tagged fish easy to find, putting tagged animals, and scientific findings based on tagging studies, at risk 
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Mashable » 'Heartless' housing startup sued for displacing residents driven out by fire
SAN FRANCISCO — When a fire destroyed an affordable housing complex in San Francisco's SoMa district in 2011, it forced the tenants of the building's mostly occupied 48 units to look for a new place to live According to the city's rent ordinance, they were to be offered their old home back at the same rent within 30 days once the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kevin Bacon Would be Proud: Ronan the Accuser vs. Star Lord Dance-Off [Video]
A dance-off between Ronan the Accuser and Star Lord? Kevin Bacon would be proud! [Pre-Order Guardians of the Galaxy on Amazon | CBMTrailers] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Are We on the Brink of the Sixth Great Mass Extinction? [Science Video]
This time, the human being is the asteroid. -Read “The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. -Half of world’s wildlife has died off in past 40 years. [It's Okay To Be Smart] [Link]
Slashdot » Three-Way Comparison Shows PCs Slaying Consoles In Dragon Age Inquisition
MojoKid writes: "BioWare's long-awaited Dragon Age Inquisition has dropped for the PS4, Xbox One, and PCs. A comparison of the visuals in key scenes between all three platforms shows that while the PC variant clearly looks the best in multiple areas (as it should), there's evidence of good, intelligent optimization for consoles and PCs alike. After the debacle of Assassin's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plastic pads let you climb walls like Spider-Man
Using a new adhesive, climbers can now shimmy up walls gecko-style. Plus the greatest human migration tracked by smartphone and the danger of killer robots 
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Mashable » Cecily Strong announced as White House Correspondents’ Dinner host
The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation With at a Party will soon mingle with the president, members of the press and other Washington movers and shakers. Saturday Night Live cast member Cecily Strong is scheduled to host the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25. Strong is only the fourth woman to host the dinner since the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Apple Watch Specifics Revealed In WatchKit Release
Apple on Tuesday released WatchKit, the set of tools developers need to begin coding apps for Apple's smartwatch. The Apple Watch is not expected to go on sale until early 2015, but Apple wants to have plenty of apps ready to go when it arrives.
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Mashable » UK denies controversial pick-up artist Julien Blanc entry
LONDON — Controversial "pick-up artist" Julien Blanc has been banned from entering the UK. The Home Office has refused the self-styled "dating guru" entry in the wake of widespread criticism of his techniques and advice. Blanc, from U.S.-based group Real Social Dynamics, suggests methods that have been condemned as sexually abusive See also: American pick-up artist dumped in Australia after using … [Link]
Mashable » Part of Beyoncé's new song '7/11' leaks days ahead of box set release
A 30-second snippet of Beyoncé's "7/11" has leaked online just days before the Nov. 24 release of her four-disc Beyoncé Platinum Edition Box Set "7/11" is one of the two anticipated new songs on the box set, which is an elaborate re-release of last year's surprise self-titled visual album See also: Beyoncé for $800: 'Jeopardy' tests how well you know Queen … [Link]
Slashdot » Halting Problem Proves That Lethal Robots Cannot Correctly Decide To Kill Humans
KentuckyFC writes: The halting problem is to determine whether an arbitrary computer program, once started, will ever finish running or whether it will continue forever. In 1936, Alan Turing famously showed that there is no general algorithm that can solve this problem. Now a group of computer scientists and ethicists have used the halting problem to tackle the question of … [Link]
Mashable » 10 ways to attain godlike sexiness like Thor
Take a few pointers from the god of sexiness himself. Chris Hemsworth is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, and it's tough to argue with that decision when you consider his Asgardian alter-ego, Thor See also: Become a Superhero With a Homemade Thor Hammer With his flowing blonde locks, rock-solid abs and the ability to wield the power of thunder, Thor is … [Link]
Mashable » Uber investor Ashton Kutcher is cool with investigating 'shady' journalists
Ashton Kutcher kicked the hornets' nest that is the Uber scandal on Wednesday with a series of tweets criticizing "shady" journalists. Kutcher weighed in on the controversy that rocked the company this week, when Uber Senior Vice President Emil Michael suggested hiring "opposition researchers" to dig up dirt on journalists who have written critically about the company. Michael specifically focused on … [Link]
Mashable » Don Lemon apologizes for telling Cosby accuser she could have prevented her rape
UPDATED 3:02 p.m. ET In a CNN segment Wednesday, Don Lemon addressed controversial comments he made while interviewing a woman who had accused Bill Cosby of rape "As I am a victim myself, I would never want to suggest any victim could have prevented a rape," he said. "If my question to her struck anyone as insensitive, I am sorry, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dawn of farming sparked speed-evolution in weeds
Just a few millennia after farmers began domesticating crops, weed species had also adapted to survive exclusively on agricultural land 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Officially Licensed Iron Throne Christmas Tree Ornament
This ladies and gentlegeeks, is an officially licensed Iron Throne Christmas tree ornament, and if you think that people will fight over it after putting it in the tree, maybe you should get more than one! Whether your tree of choice is a weirwood or an evergreen, this Game of Thrones Ornament from Kurt Adler will look right at home … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Toyota Tries To Take Hydrogen Car Mainstream
Toyota is to sell what’s being called the first mass-market fuel-cell car. But it’s very much a luxury product for now and won’t be dominating the highways any time soon. The model is called Mirai, which translates literally as “the future” but has a meaning that might more accurately be conveyed as “the distant future” or “the world to come.” … [Link]
Mashable » Does more technology equal a safer home?
We’ve got more technology than ever before — there are apps to help us accomplish everything from cleaning our homes and compiling a grocery list to monitoring our belongings from afar. And when it comes to smart home tech, it seems as if nearly everything is now automated. But with this influx of technology comes a whole new breed of criminal … [Link]
Mashable » Mashable Media Summit agenda announced
The Media Summit is just around the corner on Dec. 5, and we're excited to announce the topics we'll be focusing on this year. All sessions have themes of storytelling in the digital age, and we'll be analyzing trends like big data, scalable video, global social media and more 
Stay tuned for new speaker and session announcements daily. Ticket prices increase … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Flushing is a feminist issue this World Toilet Day
These striking portraits reveal a daily struggle for sanitation that affects the health, safety and schooling of millions of women and girls 
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Slashdot » Head of FCC Proposes Increasing Internet School Fund
Rambo Tribble writes: The commissioners at the FCC are expected to vote, on December 11, on a proposal by Chairman Tom Wheeler to increase the funding for the nation's largest educational technology subsidy program, E-Rate, by 62 percent. The proposal is intended to be paid for by higher fees on phone service. The increased cost is pegged at $1.92 a … [Link]
Mashable » 5 fabulous game show facts you probably didn't know
You're not really sick. You just want to stay home from school and watch game shows in bed. The Price Is Right, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Tic-Tac-Dough, Let's Make a Deal — all spectacle and fabulous prizes. But what went on behind the scenes of your favorite game shows? Spin the wheel with this week's #5facts to find out. Special … [Link]
Mashable » Even Homer Simpson would devour this statue of himself made of junk food
They say you are what you eat. If that's true, Homer Simpson looks absolutely delicious. Mandatory.com built a giant Homer Simpson out of tasty treats that everyone's favorite cartoon dad would definitely chow down on. A marshmallow shirt, black licorice for his cartoon lines and even some Simpsons-inspired pink frosted donuts all go into completing Homer's signature look. See also: We … [Link]
Mashable » Surfers embrace snow storm to ride Lake Erie
Not even a blizzard can stop some people from carving out a killer wave, brah Despite freezing temperatures and massive snowfall that rocked upstate New York earlier this week, athletes Kevin Cullen and Christian Edie of WNY Expeditioners made the dangerous decision to surf Lake Erie's bodacious waves on Tuesday in Sunset Bay, New York See also: Time-lapse shows why New … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Flash’s Secret Identity Revealed! [Pic]
The Flash keeps his costume in a ring he wears at all time. If you want to keep your secret identity secret, that’s just a bad idea. [Source: Text from Superheroes] [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Azure Outage Across the Globe
hawkinspeter writes: The BBC reports that overnight an outage of Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform took down many third-party sites that rely on it, in addition to disrupting Microsoft's own products. Office 365 and Xbox Live services were affected. This happened at a particularly inopportune time, as Microsoft has recently been pushing its Azure services in an effort to catch … [Link]
Mashable » Drone shows view from inside the crazy #Snovember storm
Five feet of lake-effect snow blanketed locations in upstate New York on Tuesday, in a storm that has been dubbed #snowvember Snow warnings continued in the area through Wednesday night, after locations near Buffalo were nearing the national record of 76 inches of snow in less than 24 hours. The storm also killed six people, and left more than 100 … [Link]
Mashable » Tracy Morgan is 'just not better' after brain injury in crash, lawyer says
TRENTON, N.J. — Tracy Morgan is fighting to recover from a severe brain injury suffered in a highway crash more than five months ago, and it's uncertain if he will be "the Tracy Morgan he once was," his lawyer said Tuesday. Benedict Morelli said the former Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock star suffered a traumatic brain injury in the June … [Link]
Bad Science » That YouGov parlour game is wrong. This annoys me.
YouGov have produced a fun, popular new parlour game. You give the site the name of a celebrity, author, TV show, pet, activity, or anything; and it gives you a lot more information in return. Essentially: “other things that such a person typically does and likes”. So, the “favourite dishes” of people who read Ben Goldacre books are Vegetarian Thali, … [Link]
Mashable » Kik raises $38 million to take on mobile messaging apps
The messaging startup battle continues to heat up. Kik Messenger announced on Wednesday that it has raised $38.3 million in funding to hire more engineering and business development staff, and to better compete against the growing number of messaging apps See also: Ex-Googlers Build an Inbox to Unify All Your Messaging Apps Kik also announced that it had acquired Relay, an … [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue adding bag fees, cutting legroom, breaking hearts
Say it ain't so, JetBlue. The airline that billed itself as customer-friendly is going to start taking some very unfriendly steps soon, according to its SEC filings. Those steps will include baggage fees — a common charge by other airlines — and steps to cut back on legroom. See also: 10 Types of Bosses You Don't Want to Work With …or … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Collins says he's retiring from the NBA
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, announced his plans to retire from the league on Wednesday. See also: Jason Collins Gives Matthew Shepard's Parents No. 98 Jersey The announcement comes 18 months after Collins made history when he came out in a Sports Illustrated article, becoming the first openly gay man in any of … [Link]
Slashdot » Jolla Crowdfunds Its First Tablet
SmartAboutThings writes: Jolla is another rising star in the tech world, having recently expanded its smartphone sales into more countries across the globe. Jolla's Sailfish OS is based on the Linux kernel, and considered by many to be a direct successor to Nokia and Intel's MeeGo and the N9 mobile phone. Its software is based on the open-sourced components of … [Link]
Mashable » Checking in on the NBA: 4 truths we've learned already
Yes, it's mid-November. Most NBA teams have only played about 10 games, which means most NBA teams' seasons are only about 12% done But, hey: 10 games is a lot more than two or three games. And dissecting the NBA is half of what makes it so much fun. So, with a very small sample size — but a slightly sizable … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chance to bury your DNA on the moon in a time capsule
A venture called Lunar Mission One aims to crowdfund a moon shot to bury a time capsule including your hair and digital records of human civilisation 
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Mashable » Alec Baldwin gives unsolicited love advice in the back of a taxi
You may know legendary hair model Alec Baldwin from stage and screen, but did you know he's also an internationally renowned relationship counselor? That's not actually true, but it's a great punchline for his new web series Love Ride, in which he gives unsuspecting couples backseat counseling sessions in an NYC cab. You can find new episodes every week over … [Link]
Slashdot » Republicans Block Latest Attempt At Curbing NSA Power
Robotron23 writes: The latest attempt at NSA reform has been prevented from passage in the Senate by a margin of 58 to 42. Introduced as a means to stop the NSA collecting bulk phone and e-mail records on a daily basis, the USA Freedom Act has been considered a practical route to curtailment of perceived overreach by security services, 18 … [Link]
Mashable » An illustrated history of drones
Before the turn of the 20th century, the thought of airplanes — or any kind of aerial machine, for that matter — was purely science fiction. Fast forward to the 21st century, and drones have completely taken over the spotlight of the sky. The phrase "drone" — or "unmanned aerial vehicle" — is tossed around in news reports on a … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung launches ad-free YouTube competitor Milk Video
You can now add video to the growing list of areas Samsung is stepping into. The company launched Milk Video on Wednesday, a new social video app for owners of Galaxy devices. See also: 30 Funny YouTube Videos Shorter Than Your Attention Span A followup to the company's Internet radio service Milk Music, Samsung is positioning Milk Video as a way … [Link]
Mashable » Stranded: I was buried in snow on a New York highway for 24 hours
The following story was told to a Mashable editor by phone, as the author was stranded on a highway in upstate New York. SOMEWHERE SOUTH OF WEST SENECA, NEW YORK — I am sitting in my truck surrounded by snow that looks like it’s somewhere around 4-feet high on all sides around me I've been here, just past the 400 exit … [Link]
Slashdot » Debian Votes Against Mandating Non-systemd Compatibility
paskie writes: Voting on a Debian General Resolution that would require packagers to maintain support even for systems not running systemd ended tonight with the resolution failing to gather enough support. This means that some Debian packages could require users to run systemd on their systems in theory — however, in practice Debian still works fine without systemd (even with … [Link]
Mashable » British hotel fines customers £100 for bad review on TripAdvisor
LONDON — A British couple have been fined £100 ($150) by a Blackpool hotel for leaving a negative review on TripAdvisor. The couple wrote that the hotel was a "filthy, dirty, rotten, stinking hovel run by muppets." See also: TripAdvisor's 'Just For You' feature to offer curated results Tony and Jan Jenkinson posted their thoughts on the Broadway Hotel after a … [Link]
Mashable » CERN scientists discover 2 new subatomic particles
Scientists at the world's largest smasher said Wednesday they have discovered two new subatomic particles never seen before that could widen our understanding of the universe. An experiment using the European Organization for Nuclear Research's Large Hadron Collider found the new particles, which were predicted to exist, and are both baryons made from three quarks bound together by a strong force. … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake is new co-owner of audio tech company
Justin Timberlake wants to make sure you have a 20/20 sound experience when you listen to music: He's now a co-owner of the audio technology company AfterMaster Audio Labs, Inc. AfterMaster, a subsidiary of Studio One Media Inc., announced Wednesday that the Grammy-winning pop star will join the company, which focuses on enhancing and re-mastering audio quality. Its website showcases examples … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Uber probing New York City exec for tracking journalist
Uber is investigating its top New York City executive for using the company's "God view" tool to track a journalist, according to a report. The exec, Josh Mohrer, is the general manager of Uber NYC. According to BuzzFeed Mohrer used God view to catalog trips taken by Johana Bhuiyan, a reporter for that publication Reps from Uber could not be reached … [Link]
Mashable » 10 tips for talking to your relatives during the holidays
The holidays would be so much calmer without all those pesky relatives stirring trouble. As much as you love this time of year, you can't help but dread making awkward and often heated conversation with relatives at the annual family gathering. You're going to need a game plan if you want a happy holiday in sweet, blissful solitude. See also: 15 … [Link]
Mashable » 16 slam-dunk holiday gifts that also give to charity
More than ever, consumers are looking to make more meaningful purchases. The majority of global shoppers, according to a recent Nielsen survey, would pay extra for items from companies committed to positive social impact. If you want to make a difference with your dollar, start with the gifts you give to friends and family. Complement (or replace) your usual dust-catcher with … [Link]
Mashable » Who's pushing for immigration reform in Silicon Valley
United States President Barack Obama is reportedly preparing a string of executive actions for as early as Nov. 20 that would significantly alter the nation's immigration system — without consulting Congress. The debate over whether and how the system should be changed has been fraught with partisan politics. But, a few years ago, political newcomers from Silicon Valley coalesced into a … [Link]
Mashable » Music mogul wants YouTube to remove Pharrell, Eagles
Irving Azoff, founder of Global Music Rights, wants YouTube to remove songs from his clients, including Pharrell Williams, John Lennon and the Eagles, Bloomberg reports Azoff and his partner Randy Grimmett claim YouTube does not have permission to use the work of 41 artists represented by Global Music Rights. “There’s no evidence there’s a license,” said Grimmett. See also: Pharrell's … [Link]
Mashable » 20 boozy gifts for your alcohol-loving friends
Like most things, the holiday season is best enjoyed with a few alcoholic beverages. Eggnog, anyone? And what better way to show your boozehound loved ones just how much you care than with an alcohol-inspired gift? It's definitely one way to get into the holiday spirit. See also: 5 DIY and safe hangover cures to try this weekend So before you … [Link]
Mashable » Want to bury your hair on the moon? That'll be £200 ($300)
LONDON — It's unlikely that most of us will be walking on the moon any time soon, but a British-led consortium is offering the next best thing. Lunar Mission One is selling the chance to send your photos or DNA into space in a time capsule to be buried under the lunar surface. See also: Rosetta's ultimate mission: Landing on … [Link]
Mashable » Gift Card 101: Your 10 biggest questions, answered
‘Tis the season of gift card giving. These little plastic cards are often seen as the lazy person's go-to gift, but that doesn't stop us from buying themIn the past year, 77% of American consumers have given a gift card, and 90% have received at least one. See also: 20 Incredible 3D-Printed Gifts Whether you plan on giving a gift card … [Link]
Slashdot » How Facebook Is Influencing Who Will Win the Next Election
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from Forbes: [Facebook] announced yesterday that it was shutting down a feature that the Obama campaign used in 2012 to register over a million voters. During the election supporters shared access to their list of Facebook friends list with the campaign through an app. Researchers have found that while people view often political messages … [Link]
Mashable » Nanopatch is the vaccine delivery system for people who fear needles
An Australian company is developing a piece of nanotechnology, which could see the end of the painful vaccination jab. The next-generation vaccine delivery system, created by Vaxxas, is called the Nanopatch and is the size of an adult thumbnail. It uses thousands of vaccine-coated pins that perforate into the skin See also: NASA animations show a year in carbon dioxide emissions … [Link]
Mashable » Gun sales surge ahead of jury's Ferguson decision
Some suburban St. Louis gun dealers have been doing brisk business, particularly among first-time buyers, as residents await a grand jury's decision on whether to indict the police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown. See also: Waiting for the grand jury: The Ferguson case laid out Metro Shooting Supplies, in an area near the city's main airport, reports selling two to … [Link]
Slashdot » Fish Tagged For Research Become Lunch For Gray Seals
sciencehabit writes: When scientists slap an acoustic tag on a fish, they may be inadvertently helping seals find their next meal. The tags — rods a few centimeters long that give off a ping that can be detected from up to a kilometer away — are often used to follow fish for studies on their migration, hunting, or survival rates. … [Link]
Mashable » Marry the Internet with an 18-karat gold #hashtag ring
If you like social media, you should probably put a hashtag ring on it For the small price of $825, Bloomingdale's is now allowing you to do just that. The upscale department store is selling an 18-karat gold hashtag ring made by New York-based designer Khai Khai See also: Acer's Selfie Hat Takes Wearables to Scary Place Those anxious to jump … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Hotel Adds Hefty Charge For Bad Reviews Online
Bizzeh writes: A British couple has been "fined" £100 by a Blackpool hotel for leaving critical comments on Trip Advisor. The UK's Trading Standards organization is investigating the incident, saying it may breach regulations. The Broadway Hotel's booking policy reads (in small print), "Despite the fact that repeat customers and couples love our hotel, your friends and family may not. … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, Travis, but I'm boycotting Uber
It pains me to have to delete the Uber app; in fact, I've been procrastinating on pulling the trigger all day. I've grown loyal to the service over the last couple of years, and you can see just how pro-Uber I was in this anti-taxi opinion piece from earlier this year. Like many a user, I've been mesmerized by its efficiency. … [Link]
Mashable » London photo exhibit highlights what it means to have a decent toilet
LONDON — It’s not a topic that’s often discussed when we look at inequality in the world, but a new exhibition that opens this week seeks to highlight the importance of having access to a decent toilet no matter where you live The exhibition My Toilet: Global stories from women and girls, which coincides with World Toilet Day on Wednesday, reflects … [Link]
Mashable » These British beer innovators are driving the craft beer scene forward
LONDON — It's no secret that craft beer is having a moment in the UK. From Aberdeen's Brewdog to the Craft Beer Co. in Brighton, the number of people brewing, selling, buying and supping interesting brews is growing every week. Majestic have just reported a 165% increase in sales year-on-year as consumers run screaming from the mass-produced gassy lagers to something … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Cosby Netflix special nixed after Janice Dickinson accusations
Netflix said it is "postponing" the release of its Bill Cosby stand-up special on Tuesday night, just hours after Entertainment Tonight aired its interview with model and TV host Janice Dickinson, who became the latest woman to publicly accuse Cosby of sexual assault. Dickinson said Cosby attacked her 32 years ago in California after meeting him for dinner. The streaming network … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Hemsworth named People's Sexiest Man Alive
Australians have completed their domination of Hollywood: Chris Hemsworth has been named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine. The 31-year-old Thor actor takes the crown from the 2013 Sexiest Man Adam Levine — with many lounge chair critics no doubt happy about that news. See also: Unlimited 'Interstellar' ticket offer is just brilliant marketing 
Chris Hemsworth in 2005.Image: Getty ImagesIn 2004, … [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia's N1 Android Tablet Is Actually a Foxconn Tablet
sfcrazy writes: "Nokia surprised everyone when it announced the N1 Android tablet during the Slush conference in Finland, today. This story has a twist, though: the N1 is not a Nokia device. Nokia doesn't have a device unit anymore: it sold its Devices and Services business to Microsoft in 2013. The N1 is made by Taiwanese contract manufacturing company Foxconn, … [Link]
Mashable » Snowstorm traps women's basketball team in bus for more than 24 hours
The Niagara University women's basketball team has been trapped for more than 24 hours on a highway as a heavy snowstorm pummels New York state The team isn't alone. More than 100 vehicles have been stranded along a 132-mile stretch of the Thruway, the main highway across New York, due to white-out conditions. As the hours tick by, team members gather … [Link]
Mashable » Artist plans to wear Oculus Rift virtual reality headset for 28 days straight
A U.K-based artist plans to spend a month in a room wearing virtual reality headset Oculus Rift. In those 28 days, Mark Farid will have a few handlers and remain in a confined setting that includes only a bed and bathroom area. His living space will be on display in London to an audience, like an art gallery. He will never … [Link]
Mashable » Two singers gone, one saved by tweets: 'The Voice' narrows to top ten
This week on The Voice begins and we're still reeling from the loss of great singers like Mia Pfirrman and Elyjuh Rene. All we can hope is that the singers whom the coaches saved last week will live up to expectations Since we're one week into live eliminations, we are introduced to the all-powerful instant save. Now, the coaches are there … [Link]
Mashable » 8 reasons why you should leave work on time today
It’s Go Home On Time day If you aren't going to do it today, you never will. The initiative by The Australia Institute, a local think tank, is in its sixth year and encourages the 11.6 million Australian workers to think about the extra time they put in for The Man How will you manage such a highly problematic task? The … [Link]
Mashable » Frida, a chihuahua-mix, became the mayor of San Francisco for a day
The city of San Francisco has gone to the dogs. A chihuahua-mix named Frida rose to power as mayor of San Francisco on Tuesday with a platform calling for more protection of animal rights and mandatory belly rubs. Her one-day term was made possible by a $5,000 bid from her owner, Dean Clark, at a gala fundraiser for the city's Animal … [Link]
Slashdot » Collin Graver and his Wooden Bicycle (Video)
This is not a practical bike. "Even on smooth pavement, your vision goes blurry because you're vibrating so hard," Collin said to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter back in 2012 when he was only 15 — and already building wooden bicycles. Collin's wooden bikes are far from the first ones. Wikipedia says, "The first bicycles recorded, known variously as velocipedes, dandy … [Link]
Slashdot » City of Toronto Files Court Injunction Against Uber
Sebolains writes: The city of Toronto in Ontario, Canada has filed a court injunction on Uber Canada Inc. today that requests for all operations in the city to cease. Uber has been operating there since 2012 without a license from the city, and so officials are concerned that Uber's operations pose a risk to both drivers and riders. How quickly … [Link]
Mashable » Nielsen to hack Netflix, other streaming viewership with audio recognition
Nielsen will begin tracking viewership of streaming networks like Netflix and Amazon Prime beginning in December, dragging the secretive companies' ratings out into the open by using its home-based meters to listen in on TV audio, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Netflix and its streaming rivals have never self-reported viewership, and despite reaching nearly half of American homes this year, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dunkslaps' art series mashes NBA stars with pop culture iconography
Not that Lebron James needed an ego boost… At times NBA players seem like they are one cape short of being superheroes. They’re fast, they jump crazy heights and with the exception of Brian Scalabrine, most of them are built like monster trucks. In a world full of humans, NBA stars aesthetically look like modern-day titans. Alberto Berroa Jr., or as … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 50% Off Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-Ray – $19.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, you can pre-order Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-Ray for just $19.99 (the price just dropped.) That’s 50% off on the movie’s regular list price of $39.99. If you order it, the movie will get shipped to you the day it gets released (on December 9) so you can get it in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hall of Games: A Fun Cosplay Music Video from Wrocław, Poland [Video]
Check out this fun cosplay music video featuring some costumers from the Hall of Games event in Wrocław, Poland. I just love to see that wherever you go, the cosplay community is all the same: Everyone just wants to have fun! [HomeworldPictures] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Shiniest Flash Drive in the ‘Verse
A die-cast metal replica of the Firefly-class Serenity cargo ship that also acts as a flash drive? Now how AWESOME is that? It even features light-up engine lights (when plugged into a USB port). 
[Firefly Serenity Flash Drive] [Link]
Mashable » White men can't what? Here's the best dunker you've never heard of
Despite what a certain classic flick from 1992 might lead you to believe, white men can jump. Or at least, an otherwise unknown Canadian named Jordan Kilganon can Take the completely ridiculous dunk that begins the video above, for example. It's apparently called "the Scorpion" and a new invention, according to viral basketball hit-maker Hoopmixtape, which uploaded the clip to … [Link]
Slashdot » Rooftop Solar Could Reach Price Parity In the US By 2016
Lucas123 writes: The cost of rooftop solar-powered electricity will be on par with prices of coal-powered energy and other conventional sources in all 50 U.S. states in just two years, a leap from today where PV energy has price parity in only 10 states, according to Deutsche Bank's leading solar industry analyst. The sharp decline in solar energy costs is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Restlet Unfurls APISpark Cloud Service to Manage API Life Cycle
As part of an effort to help organizations streamline both the development and management of APIs, Restlet this week launched an APISpark cloud service based on the open source Restlet Framework.
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Mashable » Uber: We will only access your data for 'legitimate business purposes'
Yes, Uber employees can access your data, but don't worry, it's only for "legitimate business purposes." In an apparent attempt to assuage privacy concerns following top executive Emil Michael's suggestion that the company could look into the personal lives of reporters who are critical of it, the company posted an update to its privacy policy Tuesday. In it, Uber assures users … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hair-raising moon shot to cache your DNA – for cash
A venture called Lunar Mission One aims to crowdfund a moon shot to bury a time capsule including your hair and digital records of human civilisation
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Slashdot » Elusive Dark Matter May Be Detected With GPS Satellites
An anonymous reader writes: Two researchers say time disparities identified through the network of satellites that make up our modern GPS infrastructure can help detect dark matter. In a paper in the online version of the scientific journal Nature Physics, they write that dark matter may be organized as a large gas-like collection of topological defects, or energy cracks. "We … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix announces it is launching in Australia next year
After months of speculation and of Australians feeling smug sneaking in the back way, U.S. subscription movie and television service Netflix has finally announced it will be coming Down Under in March 2015. The service will also be available in New Zealand. See also: 15 Questions We Still Have About 'Friends' 20 Years Later In a statement emailed to Mashable, Netflix … [Link]
Slashdot » NYT: Privacy Concerns For ClassDojo, Other Tracking Apps For Schoolchildren
theodp writes: The NY Times' Natasha Singer files a report on popular and controversial behavior tracking app ClassDojo, which teachers use to keep a running tally of each student's score, award virtual badges for obedience, and to communicate with parents about their child's progress. "I like it because you get rewarded for your good behavior — like a dog does … [Link]
Mashable » Parrot’s Bebop drone is a speed demon
Parrot’s latest drone the Bebop has an, at best, misleading name. There’s nothing boppy about this pro-level drone masquerading in a kid-friendly name (and colors). Unveiled on Tuesday in New York City, the Bebop drone is smaller, lighter and infinitely more powerful than Parrot’s AR.Drone 2.0 It does have at least one thing in common with the previous drone. Both … [Link]
Mashable » Air bags that shoot metal prompt demand for nationwide recall
DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators are demanding that automakers and Takata Corp. expand a nationwide a recall of vehicles with certain driver's side air bags equipped with inflators that can erupt and send metal fragments into the passenger compartment. The recall could affect millions of vehicles. Previously, cars with the inflators have been recalled only in areas along the Gulf Coast … [Link]
Mashable » Pittsburgh Steelers player to fan on Twitter: 'Kill yourself'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly suspended safety Mike Mitchell from using social media after he lashed out at fans following the team's 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans in NFL action on Monday night The team has told Mitchell to stay away from social media indefinitely, according to CBS Pittsburgh, after he used Twitter to tell one fan "kill yourself," call … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could We Actually Live On Mars? [Science Video]
With all the talk about manned missions to Mars, ASAP Science breaks down the feasibility of humans living and surviving on the red planet. [AsapSCIENCE] [Link]
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