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 » Ultrasound Used To Create Haptics That Can Be Touched and Felt
mrspoonsi writes "Bristol University used ultrasound focused to create 3d objects out of the thin air. The research, led by Dr Ben Long and colleagues Professor Sriram Subramanian, Sue Ann Seah and Tom Carter from the University of Bristol's Department of Computer Science, could change the way 3D shapes are used. The new technology could enable surgeons to explore a … [Link]
Mashable » What the Cleveland Police Department's 'excessive use of force' looks like
The Justice Department issued a report Thursday that says Cleveland police officers use excessive and unnecessary force far too often, often violating the constitutional rights of citizens. Rather then focusing on the legal standings of each individual action, the investigation worked to determine if the department had an overall issue with excessive use of force. The answer was yes, Cleveland police … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gorgeous Hand Blown Glass Solar System Christmas Tree Ornaments
Sure, those might be a little pricey, but they are absolutely gorgeous and are hand-made by an actual artist. 
A Saturn that actually LOOKS like Saturn, with Cassini data used to etch the rings! A Sun with sunspots! Earth and Mars with clouds and polar caps, Jupiter with a red spot, and I include Pluto, just because! Very cool!! And … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google To Drop Text-Based CAPTCHA
Google is to start replacing its CAPTCHA tests with a simple request for users to confirm they are not a robot. The company believes the new system will be easier for humans and harder for computers. Until now Google, and numerous sites that use its CAPTCHA service, have asked web users to type two words shown in images of scans … [Link]
Mashable » 'Strange' days ahead for Benedict Cumberbatch, who lands Marvel role
LOS ANGELES — The internet's strange obsession with Benedict Cumberbatch has been magically amplified: The Sherlock star has locked in the lead role for Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange. The long-rumored deal was made official with a statement on Marvel.com. Doctor Strange is slated for November 4, 2016. SEE ALSO: Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Inhumans join the Marvel Cinematic Universe If … [Link]
Mashable » 7 secrets from the Sony hack: Scripts, salaries, employee romances and more
I’ve spent the last few days poring over the nearly 40GB of data hacked and leaked from Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) internal computer systems. The group responsible for the hack, which calls itself Guardians of Peace (GOP), claims there is more to come. The rationale for the hack is still unclear; North Korea is a suspect and the FBI is actively … [Link]
Mashable » The evolution of 'Peter Pan'
Peter Pan may never grow up, but he has certainly changed over the years. Since J.M. Barrie first published his play Peter and Wendy, later to be known as Peter Pan, children and adults alike have been captivated by a world of pirates, fairies and a boy who would never grow up. See also: 'Peter Pan' trailer is a song-and-dance with … [Link]
Slashdot » Ocean-Going Robot Fleet Completes Fish Tracking Mission
Hallie Siegel writes The second phase of an ambitious project to gather valuable information on ocean processes and marine life using a fleet of innovative marine robots has just reached its conclusion. Co-ordinated by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), the Exploring Ocean Fronts project took place off southwest England and saw the largest deployment of robotic vehicles ever attempted in … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel has reportedly found its star for Netflix's 'Jessica Jones'
Marvel’s Jessica Jones will reportedly be played by the former B—— in Apartment 23. Krysten Ritter will, according to Deadline, topline the forthcoming superhero series for Netflix. See also: Marvel Premieres Footage of Netflix's 'Daredevil' at New York Comic Con Netflix and reps for Ritter have not yet responded to requests for comment. Jessica Jones is the second of a four-series … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Hallelujah' cover is a gift from the a cappella gods above
Every breath Sony Music recording artist Peter Hollens and America's Got Talent alum Jackie Evancho drew was hallelujah in this a cappella cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." The duo recorded it coasts apart, with Hollens in Oregon and Evancho in Pennsylvania See also: Men's 'Wicked' Medley Gives Idina Menzel a Run for Her Magic Broom "This is actually only the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: how plants think, art before humans, inside Google's quantum computer, telerobotics and digital immigrants, and more 
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Convincing My Company To Stop Using Passwords?
gurps_npc writes Any password policy sufficiently complex to be secure is too complex to remember so people write them down. Worse, company policy is to leave a message on your answering machine describing it — when the software uses a 6 number password to get your 8 letter/symbol/number/capital/no dupes (ever) real password. I want to suggest a better method. I … [Link]
Mashable » China's economy has surpassed America's — and that's OK
The Chinese Century has begun China's economy has surpassed that of the United States to take the title of the world's largest economy, according to recently released figures from the International Monetary Fund. See also: The 10 Countries With the Most Access to High-Speed Internet China has been long projected to eventually overtake the U.S. in terms of sheer economic might, … [Link]
Mashable » Financial experts share tips to better manage your money in 2015
Mashable hosted its second #BizChats Twitter chat on Wednesday, Dec. 2, featuring finance experts @MrMoneyMustache, @BudgetsAreSexy and @ClubThrifty. The conversation encompassed a variety of topics related to Mashable business editor Todd Wasserman's piece on how to turn your finances around in 2015 See also: Whip Your Finances Into Shape With These 3 Helpful Sites Over an hour, @mashbusiness covered all things … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Some Superheroes are More Useful than Others… [Comic]
A superhero that emanates radiations? Yep, that would be totally logical considering that many gained their powers exactly that way. [Source: Tubey Toons | Like “Tubey Toons” on Facebook] [Link]
Mashable » The 20-year evolution of PlayStation hardware
Twenty years ago this week, the PlayStation console changed the face of video games. With 3D graphics and games aimed at more mature audiences, the console marked the beginning of a sea change for gaming. Sony has changed and refined that hardware a great deal over the course of 20 years, turning the original PlayStation into a sleeker, boxier artifact. The … [Link]
Mashable » In the thick of New York's Eric Garner protests
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of New York City on Wednesday night, after a grand jury decided not to indict white police officer Daniel Pantaleo in the chokehold death of Eric Garner Outraged over what they say was a lack of justice in the killing of an unarmed black man by police, protesters gathered in different parts of the … [Link]
Mashable » First 'Terminator: Genisys' trailer takes us on a trip through time
Terminator: Genisys has faced its share of challenges to get to this, its first trailer — but lacking a sense of history is not one of them. So now we know: the reboot of the reboot won't be afraid to acknowledge its predecessors. It also won't be afraid to re-write them — there appears to be a significant amount of … [Link]
Slashdot » Aliens Are Probably Everywhere, Just Not Anywhere Nearby
rossgneumann writes If there's intelligent life in the cosmos, it's probably nowhere we can get to anytime soon. At least that's the finding of the astrobiologist who, for the first time in decades, has rendered a major update to the key formula scientists use to seek out interstellar life. That'd be the Drake equation, which was developed over half a … [Link]
Mashable » We are all this little kid jamming to Ciara
Despite her age, this kid has cultivated an attitude that we can all relate to This six-second video of adorable bliss features impressive side-eye and some of the most earnest dancing to Ciara's "Body Party" that we've ever witnessed See also: Little girl teaches us to never care what people think, farts This is your new Side-Eyeing Chloe. While the Vine … [Link]
Mashable » My meeting with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad
DAMASCUS, Syria — It had been a rocky journey. With the flow of refugees pouring out of Syria, crossing the Lebanese border was difficult, even though the president's staff were waiting for us on the other side to take us to meet Bashar al-Assad See also: Funding crisis halts food voucher program for 1.7 million Syrian refugees Once in Damascus, we … [Link]
Mashable » Jameis Winston compares being falsely accused of rape to actually being raped
Florida State star Jameis Winston is the latest athlete to become something of a sports-media meme, joining LeBron James and Johnny Manziel as a player whose every action is hyper-scrutinized and often over-criticized But dang, the guy sure doesn't help his cause See also: 'Unprecedented': Buffalo Bills fans unite to help their fallen hero USA Today got a hold of Winston's … [Link]
Mashable » Sexual assault reports within U.S. military on the rise in 2014
Sexual assault reports within the United States military increased in 2014, according to a new survey released on Thursday by the Department of Defense Reports rose because military personnel have more confidence in the reporting system, and not because the number of sexual assaults is growing, according to the department. This new information comes just days after New York Democratic Sen. … [Link]
Mashable » 'They cannot silence my soul': 11,000 miles from climate talks, a key negotiator waits
Shortly after Super Typhoon Haiyan ravaged his home country in November of last year, a slim, soft-spoken and totally unknown climate negotiator from the Philippines found himself overcome by emotion when addressing a U.N. climate summit in Warsaw, Poland Yeb Saño, one of three climate commissioners from the Philippines, broke down in tears as he pleaded with representatives from other nations … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Django REST Framework Upgraded
Django, the high-level Python framework, has been upgraded to Version 3.0 with improvements made to the API serialization process. Django Version 3.1 & 3.2 will be released in early to mid 2015 and are stated to affect development and user facing experiences, respectively.
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Mashable » Restaurateurs behind The Meatball Shop and Toro dish on New York's food scene
Join Michael Chernow, co-founder of The Meatball Shop, and Jamie Bissonnette, James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner of famed tapas joint Toro, two individuals driving the modern food industry, as they drive through Brooklyn in search of great pizza.Tattoo-covered, with slick haircuts and tight jeans, Michael Chernow and Jamie Bissonnette might, at first glance, appear to be rock stars. And they … [Link]
Mashable » 'Serial' charts that feed your addiction
Another Thursday, another gripping episode of Serial. And unless you've been hiding from the Internet for the past two months, then you know the addiction is real. What started as a humble offshoot of This American Life has rocketed to popularity, sparking spin-off podcasts, a subreddit, parodies, think pieces, new case developments and, likely, heated debates with your coworkers. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Fan-made 'Bones' infographic gives by-the-numbers breakdown of the show
Bones fans, behold the most impressive thing you'll see today. In celebration of next week's 200th episode, an army of fans teamed up with Fox to create a by-the-numbers tribute to the show in a way only a true Bonehead could. In the infographic, exclusive to Mashable, this is particularly evident in section 5, "the relations for the shippers." See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » New Effort To Grant Legal Rights To Chimpanzees Fails
sciencehabit writes Advocates of "legal personhood" for chimpanzees have lost another battle. This morning, a New York appellate court rejected a lawsuit by the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) to free a chimp named Tommy from captivity. The group had argued that the chimpanzee deserved the human right of bodily liberty. Despite the loss, the NhRP is pursuing more cases in … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Serial' problem and why you probably can't trust your own memory
Six weeks ago I arrived back in London after my first trip to Australia. It felt considerably colder than the 34 degrees we'd left behind in Sydney, but the skies were clear and blue. Or were they? My partner said no, it had been pouring with rain. I had felt absolutely sure, but now I had started to doubt myself, like … [Link]
Mashable » Snowden documents reveal NSA bid to hack the world's cellphone networks
The NSA has worked for years to hack into cellphone networks worldwide, trying to bypass and undermine their security, according to Edward Snowden documents revealed by The Intercept on Thursday. The documents reveal a top secret operation codenamed AURORAGOLD. The operation's aim: collect information about cellphone carriers' internal systems to find vulnerabilities that can be exploited by the NSA to hack … [Link]
Mashable » Vine glitch frustrates stop-motion animators
It’s not just you; the Vine app on iOS is having some issues. A glitch is preventing users from uploading stop motion-style videos to the Vine app, though Android users appear to be unaffected See also: 12 Inventive Vines That'll Pump Your Own Creative Juices This is the second major issue Twitter's six-second video service has had in as many days. … [Link]
Mashable » How to make 'me time' a priority when you're super busy
While there's certainly something wonderful about the holiday season, it can also make life pretty crazy. Whether you're wrapping up a semester at school, trying to finish a project at work before the end of the year, or stressing out about what present you're going to buy for your sister who has everything, it can feel impossible to find time for … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Accused of Deleting Songs From iPods Without Users' Knowledge
SternisheFan writes with this excerpt from a story at AppleInsider that says "During in-court proceedings of Apple's iPod/iTunes antitrust lawsuit on Wednesday, plaintiffs' lawyers claimed Apple surreptitiously deleted songs not purchased through the iTunes Music Store from users' iPods. Attorney Patrick Coughlin, representing a class of individuals and businesses, said Apple intentionally wiped songs downloaded from competing services when users … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beautiful Doctor Who TARDIS Mug and Teapot
Check out these absolutely beautiful TARDIS-themed mug and teapot for the Doctor Who fans among you guys! If you want to see more super geeky mugs, be sure to check out this article we previously published: 11 Geektastic Mugs for the Coffee/Tea Loving Geek in Your Life. 
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Mashable » Time is running out to buy your Media Summit tickets
Mashable’s Media Summit is this Friday — do you have your tickets yet? If not, you're missing out on one of the most exciting events of the year — and an absolute must-attend for media-industry professionals. See also: 5 reasons your boss should send you to Media Summit Dedicated to analyzing the impact of technology on the media industry, the 2014 … [Link]
Mashable » Billboard's new streaming formula jolts album chart: Guess who benefits?
Billboard’s overhaul of its Billboard 200 to incorporate streaming and track downloads instantly jolted the albums chart, to the immediate benefit of several artists including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sam Smith. Physical sales and paid downloads of full albums are still part of the formula that now includes Nielsen SoundScan's streaming and digital track salesAriana Grande's My Everything skyrocketed from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cereal killer: Are you eating too much iron?
You need iron – but fortified foods are now being blamed for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Let New Scientist guide you through the menu minefield (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Ferguson businesses crowdfund to rebuild after riots
Dozens of businesses in Ferguson were looted, damaged or destroyed in the riots that followed a grand jury's decision to not indict Officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed Michael Brown in August. The majority of those businesses, most of them on West Florissant Avenue — located near the apartments where Brown was shot and the site of the August protests … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The First Full Terminator Genisys Trailer Is Finally Here! [Video]
After yesterday’s very short teaser, the trailer is finally here, and Arnold is back. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/~ fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); [Terminator Genisys] [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Justice Department: Cleveland police are 'poorly trained and reckless'
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says the Cleveland police department uses "excessive force," and that its officers are "poorly trained and reckless," findings described in a Department of Justice report released Thursday The report comes at the end of an investigation that began in March 2013 to determine if the officers were engaged in a pattern and practice of excessive force. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Raises Calendar API Quota to 1 Million Requests Per Day
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Mashable » 6 brands that are dominating on Instagram
Having recently turned four years old, Instagram's user base of just north of 200 million may pale in comparison to Facebook's 1.35 billion, but the engagement rate for brands on this visually oriented app is hard to beat in the social media ecosystem. In fact, pretty much anyone who uses Instagram knows just how superior the ratio of likes and comments … [Link]
Mashable » Sriracha beer is the hottest new drink to confuse your palate
The golden age of Sriracha-inspired food and drinks is a glorious time to be alive. The latest innovation in the condiment's world takeover is spicy beer — Rogue Ales is rolling out a Sriracha Hot Stout Beer on December 8, available for pre-order now. See also: The Mouth-Burning Chemistry Behind Sriracha Finally, you can swig a drink during your meal without … [Link]
Slashdot » Consumer-Grade SSDs Survive Two Petabytes of Writes
crookedvulture writes The SSD Endurance Experiment previously covered on Slashdot has reached another big milestone: two freaking petabytes of writes. That's an astounding total for consumer-grade drives rated to survive no more than a few hundred terabytes. Only two of the initial six subjects made it to 2PB. The Kingston HyperX 3K, Intel 335 Series, and Samsung 840 Series expired … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Verizon is getting ready to cut back 3G in favor of 4G LTE
For phone users that rely on Verizon's 3G network, this might not be great news. The wireless carrier apparently has plans to cut the amount of spectrum dedicated to 3G connectivity to make room for more high-speed 4G LTE. This could mark the beginning of a gradual phasing out of 3G services. The name "3G" loosely refers to the third generation … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Jordan approves of Kemba Walker's ankle-breaking crossover
When you impress Michael Jordan, you know you're doing something right Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker unleashed on Wednesday night one of the most devastating ankle-breaking crossovers you'll ever see in an NBA game. As seen in the video, above, the move left Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic stumbling backward onto his bum like a drunk bar patron being turned … [Link]
Mashable » London's Crossrail project creates sci-fi-esque subterranean passageways
There’s almost as much going on under underneath London as on the surface Sewers, hidden rivers, 270 Tube stations, disused postal railways and Churchill's War Rooms all combine to create a 3D maze just out of sight. But somehow, the ambitious Crossrail transportation project, which is now 60% complete, has managed to carve huge tunnels through it all in an effort … [Link]
Mashable » Everything we know about James Bond's new car, the Aston Martin DB10
James Bond has driven a plenty of iconic vehicles in his time as a 00 Agent, but he never seems more in his element than when he's driving an Aston Martin. Details about the next James Bond film, including the title Spectre, were released Thursday, including a few additions to the cast, including Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux and Monica Bellucci. But … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Instasham [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » Eels use electricity to remote control prey movements
The electric eel's shocking hunting tactics ensure that fish have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide 
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New Scientist – News » Y men are more likely to get cancer than women
Men who smoke start to lose the "male" chromosome in their blood and are also more likely to get cancer, hinting at a link between the two 
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New Scientist – News » Warm water undermining Antarctica's ice shelves
Antarctica's ice shelves are being melted from below, which could speed up overall melting and eventually raise sea levels by around 4 metres 
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Mashable » The last generation of the disappearing island of Kiribati
EITA, Kiribati—We are following Rupee home when we suddenly find ourselves knee-deep in seawater An expert on the shallow route to her house, 15-year-old Rupee asks us to follow her closely through the water. As we emerge from the sea, a toilet seat drifts past our ankles. Her little brother splashes us, barely escaping Rupee’s swat “Cute… But annoying!” she says, … [Link]
Mashable » Southern California storms trigger mudslides, flooding, dozens of rescues
Dozen of people had to be rescued in southern California after strong storms brought mudslides and flooding to the San Diego area. The incidents come after heavy rain moved through southern and central California this week, dumping much needed moisture on the drought-stricken area. See also: Global Warming Elevates Odds of Extreme Weather, From Australia to California In San Francisco, the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bizarre brains highlight missing organ mystery
A photographer's obsession with a collection of abnormal brains in a storage closet, some of which are mysteriously missing, is documented in a book published today 
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Slashdot » How the NSA Is Spying On Everyone: More Revelations
The Intercept has published today a story detailing documents that "reveal how the NSA plans to secretly introduce new flaws into communication systems so that they can be tapped into—a controversial tactic that security experts say could be exposing the general population to criminal hackers." The documents also describe a years-long effort, aimed at hostile and friendly regimes, from the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » 2014 Data Science Salary Survey
Data is growing: Whether in terms of data-driven applications, the diversity of tools or the actual quantities of data we collect and process, the data space is characterized by expansion. The excitement around data has been tempered in some circles … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Dancing in time makes crabs sexual failures
The synchronised courtship display of the fiddler crab may be doing it more harm than good 
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Slashdot » Using OwnCloud To Integrate Dropbox, Google Drive, and More In Gnome
Jason Hibbets writes Jiri Folta was looking for an easy way to have all of his online storage services, such as Google Drive and Dropbox, integrated with his Linux desktop without using any nasty hacks. He shares this solution in this short tutorial, and shows you how to integrate ownCloud with the Gnome desktop and then add your favorite cloud … [Link]
Mashable » 'This is Target!' Employee gives '300'-style Black Friday pep talk
Every once in a while comes a speech so inspiring, so motivating, that it redefines human existence. This Target employee's Black Friday speech is that moment Scot, from a Target in Westminster, Maryland, prepared his fellow employees for battle with a speech that may sound familiar — it's a slightly amended version of the "This is Sparta" speech from 300. … [Link]
Mashable » Richard Branson gets into the cruise business
Richard Branson's Virgin Group announced Thursday that it is entering into the cruise business. The newly-formed Virgin Cruises will "provide something new, fresh and meaningful to the guest," according to the company. Virgin's airlines are known for their style, with details like mood lighting and Vivienne Westwood-designed crew uniforms. See also: How a TV show from the '80s shaped today's leisure … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geektastic Christmas Cards and Ornaments from Artist PJ McQuade
Since the 2014 holiday season is now upon us, artist PJ McQuade has released a bunch of geektastic Christmas cards and ornaments in his Etsy shop like he does each year. Here are a few of our favorites: 
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Slashdot » A Backhanded Defense of Las Vegas' Taxi Regulation
At Medium.com, Blake Ross takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the consumer protections that exist courtesy of the the Nevada Taxicab Authority, which (putting it mildly) seem to be rather more friendly to the existing taxi businesses in Las Vegas than they are to any disgruntled riders. By contrast with Uber (just booted from Las Vegas), Ross points out that the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Curious bots make better companions in the classroom
"Wah! There are so many molecules in here! Let's go see what they are." Virtual assistants are more effective when they ask students about what they're doing 
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Mashable » Super Typhoon Hagupit poses deadly risks to Philippines, raises specter of Haiyan
Super Typhoon Hagupit poses a major, life-threatening danger to the Philippines — including the same areas of Leyte and eastern Samar that were devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan last year, and where nearly 100,000 families are still living in highly vulnerable makeshift shelters Making matters worse, residents of the central and northern parts of the archipelago are facing considerable forecast … [Link]
Mashable » White people confess their unpunished crimes with #CrimingWhileWhite
Following a Staten Island grand jury's decision Wednesday not to indict a New York police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner, the hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite trended online, sparking a dialogue about what some say is an unequal U.S. justice system that treats black people more harshly than whites. Many people who identified themselves as white recounted crimes they claimed to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Brain link for obesity and high blood pressure found
The mechanism making obese people have high blood pressure has been pinpointed in mice, so we might be able to make drugs to block it in humans 
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Mashable » The stunning locations of the new Bond film 'Spectre'
Sand dunes by Erfoud in the Moroccan Sahara.Image: DeAgostini/Getty ImagesThe James Bond films have long been known for their exotic locations, with action scenes taking place in all corners of the globe from Jamaica (Dr No) to Shanghai (Skyfall). So when director Sam Mendes announced the title and cast of the forthcoming Bond film Spectre this week, it was no … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Moneyball' Approach Reduces Crime In New York City
HughPickens.com writes The NYT reports that NY County District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s most significant initiative has been to transform, through the use of data, the way district attorneys fight crime. "The question I had when I came in was, Do we sit on our hands waiting for crime to tick up, or can we do something to drive crime … [Link]
Mashable » Uber raises another $1.2 billion, pledges to become 'more humble company'
After a bumpy November, Uber is closing the year by raising another $1.2 billion in financing, bringing the total to more than $2 billion to date In a blog post announcing the financing, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said the company is six times bigger than it was a year ago. The financing will be used to invest in new markets, "particularly … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Using the Scientific Method to Help You Pick a Cologne [Video]
Destin from Smarter Every Day is one of the most interesting people on Youtube. I mean, the guy could be talking about a simple rock in a 10-minute video and he would keep me listening till the end. In this video, he uses the scientific method to pick the right cologne for him among a list of some of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Negative Online Reviews Are Not Defamation (At Least In Canada)
An anonymous reader writes A client who was dissatisfied with the service of an immigration company in Canada took her grievances online, upon which she was sued for defamation and libel by the owner of the company. A Canadian superior court has tossed out the lawsuit with the note: "One may be dissatisfied with the quality or efficiency of services … [Link]
Mashable » Wizardry school in Poland is the next-best thing to Hogwarts
For those of us who didn't get Hogwarts acceptance letters on our 11th birthdays, here's another chance. At the Czocha College of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Poland, you can recreate the magic of Hogwarts and the Harry Potter universe — if you're over 18, that is. See also: Live Like a Wizard in a 'Harry Potter'-Themed Hotel Suite In this post-Hogwarts … [Link]
Mashable » New York and San Francisco coalitions team up against Airbnb
Share Better, an anti-Airbnb coalition in New York City comprised of elected officials, affordable housing advocates and community organizations, announced Thursday it is expanding to San Francisco. It's more of a partnership than an expansion, though. A campaign organized to support a November 2015 ballot measure regulating short-term residential rentals, "San Franciscans for Neighborhoods, Affordable Housing & Jobs," will change its … [Link]
Slashdot » Woz Downplays the Significance of Apple's Startup Garage
mrspoonsi (2955715) writes "When thinking about the early days of Apple, most people who know even a little bit about the company probably picture Steve Jobs and cofounder Steve Wozniak busily brainstorming in a small garage in Silicon Valley. That's how the story goes — in fact, the garage where they famously started the company was even deemed a historical … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Delicious and Refreshing [Comic]
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Mashable » With 'Peter Pan Live,' NBC hopes lightning strikes twice
One year ago, almost to the day, Carrie Underwood and Bill from True Blood found themselves at the sacrificial altar of the Internet as they took the stage in NBC's super-crazy-risky live production of Sound of Music. The comments on Twitter, as you recall, were ruthless. See also: 6 Fun Facts About NBC's Live Musical 'The Sound of Music' Everything from … [Link]
Mashable » Billy Eichner really, really wants to be Taylor Swift’s songwriting partner
Taylor Swift and Billy Eichner are pretty much kindred spirits. Well, at least on one side of the equation: Eichner is such a fan of Swift, he penned a song that he hopes she'll record for her next album. The Billy on the Street host dropped by Conan on Wednesday to perform his heart-wrenching ballad, "Glitter and Ribs," as part … [Link]
Mashable » Lawsuit contends Apple deliberately deleted competitors' music from iPods
Apple deliberately deleted songs from customers' iPods that had originated from music services that competed with iTunes between 2007 and 2009, according to reports. If an iTunes user synced an iPod to iTunes with outside music, an Apple dialog box would show an error message, the The Wall Street Journal reported. The message asked users to restore to factory settings, which … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is selling its own diapers with a farm-to-changing-table concept
Amazon launched a new product line on Thursday aimed at providing consumers with … diapers? Amazon Elements is the ecommerce giant's offering that provides parents with a way to order "everyday essentials" that have been vetted by other users and Amazon's research. While the announcement does not seem to explicitly say it is only for diapers, that's just about all that … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey's performance at Rockefeller Center might ruin Christmas
This is worse than discovering the truth about Santa (that he's diabetic, of course) Mariah Carey, once considered an angel among us, a heavenly voice sent to earth to save our souls, the diva among auto-tuned pop stars — has fallen from grace following a shaky performance at Wednesday's annual Rockefeller Tree Lighting ceremony See also: 35 Christmas songs to officially … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Adds Battery Saver Feature
jones_supa writes In past builds of Windows 10 Technical Preview there has been an interesting feature called Battery Saver, but for the time being it has been just a mockup. In a leaked build 9888, the code is now in place. Battery Saver, as the name implies, will help your mobile device make the most out of your battery. This … [Link]
Mashable » 'I can't breathe': America protests Eric Garner decision
A high-profile police brutality case in New York ignited protests across the U.S. on Wednesday after a grand jury decided not to indict an NYPD officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner. Garner, a 43-year-old black man, died after Officer Daniel Pantaleo placed him in a chokehold and other officers pinned him to the ground in Staten Island. Garner … [Link]
Mashable » Face transplants get a big boost from 3D printing
Surgeons are using new, highly accurate 3D printers to guide face transplantation operations, making the procedures faster and improving outcomes, according to a new report. The face replicas made on these printers take into account bone grafts, metal plates and the underlying bone structure of the skull. They improve surgical planning, which ultimately makes the surgery much shorter, the report authors … [Link]
Mashable » Thirsty giraffe stops by a swimming pool for a quick drink
As the old adage goes, if you build a pool, a thirsty giraffe will come Upon returning to their bungalow after breakfast, a couple recently staying at Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa was pleasantly surprised to find a tall new friend slurping from their elevated backyard pool. According to Barcroft TV, the pool was unchlorinated and perfectly safe to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 60% Off or More on Men’s Automatic Watches
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers 60% off or more on select men’s automatic watches. Choose from a variety of styles, including watches from Ingersoll, Invicta, Kenneth Cole New York, and Stuhrling Original. [60% Off or More on Men’s Automatic Watches] [Link]
Mashable » NYC mayor Bill de Blasio tells New Yorkers to keep demanding change
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told radio listeners on Thursday morning that he was saddened by the video of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man, being put in a deadly chokehold by a New York police officer. A Staten Island grand jury decided on Wednesday not to indict the officer in Garner's death. De Blasio criticized the police's role … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CYMATICS: When Music Crashes into Science [Video]
What happens when you combine a chladni plate, a speaker dish, a hose pipe, some ferro fuilds, a ruben’s tube organ, and a tesla coil along with some great music? Cymatics is what you get! [Nigel John Stanford] [Link]
Mashable » Tumblr's most popular celebrities of 2014
As part of its 2014 year in review, Tumblr announced the community's most reblogged actors and actresses of the year. Being the object of a Tumblr fandom entails essentially the same responsibilities as being a world leader — millions of eyes are on your every move, everything you do is commented on, hundreds of pages of Shrek erotica fan fiction are … [Link]
Mashable » White cop charged in shooting of unarmed black man in South Carolina
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — A white man who was the police chief in a small South Carolina town has been charged with murder in the 2011 shooting death of an unarmed black man. Richard Combs worked in Eutawville when 54-year-old Bernard Bailey came to Town Hall to argue about his daughter's broken-taillight ticket. Combs and Bailey briefly fought, and the police chief … [Link]
Slashdot » The Cost of the "S" In HTTPS
An anonymous reader writes Researchers from CMU, Telefonica, and Politecnico di Torino have presented a paper at ACM CoNEXT that quantifies the cost of the "S" in HTTPS. The study shows that today major players are embracing end-to-end encryption, so that about 50% of web traffic is carried by HTTPS. This is a nice testament to the feasibility of having … [Link]
Mashable » You can now send self-destructing Wickr messages from your computer
Wickr, the secure mobile messaging app that is like a Snapchat for adults, is now available on desktop Wickr's desktop app works just like its mobile counterpart; it allows users to send and receive messages, images, file attachments and audio recordings that only the sender and the receiver can read. Technically speaking, they are end-to-end encrypted See also: 11 free tools … [Link]
Mashable » 'Kids will be kids': St. Louis police post bizarre comment on Tamir Rice death
On the heels of violent protests in Ferguson, St. Louis County Police on Thursday posted about the shooting death of Tamir Rice, 12, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Facebook post, which came from the Fenton Precinct, located just south of Ferguson, provided a detailed outline of what children should do if confronted by a police officer while playing with a toy gun. … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Completes 250km of Undersea Broadband Rollouts
DW100 writes The UK has completed a highly challenging rollout of broadband to remote islands in Scotland, covering 250km of seabed. The work has taken many months but will mean some 150,000 residents in the islands will be able to get broadband of up to 80Mbps. A cable laying ship, the Rene Descartes, carried out the work, with the longest … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Building Apache Kafka from scratch
At the heart of big data platforms are robust data flows that connect diverse data sources. Over the past few years, a new set of (mostly open source) software components have become critical to tackling data integration problems at scale. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Welcome to the age of indie hardware
Editor’s note: this is an excerpt from our new report When Hardware Meets Software — download the free report here. All trends rise and fall. A new generation of smart techies has emerged to challenge the false duality of the … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis: NBA superstars, a study in contrasts
SAN FRANCISCO — When the Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans in the Bay Area on Thursday night, fans at the game and those watching on national TV won't just be treated to the NBA's two newest superstars, Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis, leading their respective teams into battle Curry and Davis will also provide fans with a delightful … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify is offering 3 months of Premium for $0.99
If you've been on the fence about trying Spotify Premium, here's your chance to test out the service for three months for half the price of a cup of coffee. Starting Thursday through Dec. 31, users who haven't tried Premium or Unlimited before, can sample Premium. Unlike Spotify's standard service, which offers stations related to an artist or song à la … [Link]
Mashable » The Eric Garner decision renders Jon Stewart speechless
There are few times in the history of The Daily Show that Jon Stewart has been rendered speechless, let alone joke-less. (His first show after the Sept. 11 attacks is one rare instance.) On Wednesday, a Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict the white New York police officer who was involved in the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed … [Link]
Slashdot » Technical Hitches Delay Orion Capsule's First Launch
According to NBC news, "A series of delays held up the maiden launch of NASA's Orion capsule on Thursday, adding some extra suspense to the first test of a spacecraft that's designed to take humans farther than they've ever gone — including to Mars." The much-anticipated launch, which had been scheduled for launch 7:05 a.m. Florida time, is to boost … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marty McWoof [Pic]
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Mashable » Hawkish Putin says West has tried to destabilize Russia for years
KIEV, Ukraine – A hawkish Vladimir Putin capped off a tumultuous year in Moscow on Thursday with his annual state of the nation address, during which he defended Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the country’s bullish foreign policy, saying it is needed to ensure its survival. Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean peninsula in March after the ouster of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych, … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese CEO Says "Free" Is the Right Price For Mobile Software
hackingbear writes Sheng Fu, CEO of Cheetah Mobile, a public Chinese mobile software company you probably haven't heard of, but whose products are among the top downloaded products in Android markets around the world, said that the intense competition of the Chinese market leads to products that can compete globally. Many recent university graduates are working in tech, all with … [Link]
Mashable » Harry's raises $75 million to build out its shaving empire
Jeffrey Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield stood on top of two wooden crates in the middle of a distribution facility in Eisfeld, Germany, and announced to 427 employees that their factory had been acquired by Harry's, a 10-month old startup from New York. "We were speaking to them in English and it was being translated into German by the senior team," recalls … [Link]
Mashable » Food fight: Caviar launches iOS app for gourmet delivery service
Square just ramped up its food delivery service. Caviar, the gourmet food delivery service owned by Square, launched its first iOS app on Thursday See also: 12 best iPhone apps of 2014 Caviar's service allows individuals and businesses to place delivery orders at high-end restaurants that don't offer their own delivery service. The service is currently available in Boston, Chicago, Los … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch Orion’s First Test Flight Right Here Right Now! [Live Stream]
Edit: Launch postponed to tomorrow. Sigh. Watch as a Delta IV Heavy rocket with Orion attached on top is waiting to be launched at at Space Launch Complex 37 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It’s happening in about an hour, but you can watch the whole launch process live right now! NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built to take humans farther than … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Know thy enemy: the million space rocks we must find
It's time to ramp up efforts to find the many smaller near-Earth objects that could unleash destruction on our planet, says astronomer Martin Rees 
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Slashdot » Google Confirms That It's Designing Kid-Friendly Versions of Its Services
An anonymous reader writes USA Today reports that rumors about Google working on specific services catering to young kids are true. From the article: "With Google processing 40,000 search queries a second — or 1.2 trillion a year — it's a safe bet that many of those doing the Googling are kids. Little surprise then that beginning next year the … [Link]
Mashable » Life in Maryland's last island community
Nestled in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay is a tiny island community that is the last of its kind On Smith Island, there is no hospital or police station. There are few cars and just one school. The doors stay unlocked at night See also: See the Effects of Climate Change in Side-by-Side Images This small utopia is the only … [Link]
Mashable » Commuter captures spectacular Vines of his train on fire
LONDON — A train full of commuters got a surprise near the end of rush hour Wednesday when their train caught fire See also: 14 Vines that take food art to another level of yum Passengers were evacuated from the Southeastern Railway train, but not before passenger Dave Dalrymple-Pryde captured the whole event in a series of Vines “We were coming … [Link]
Mashable » 15 stand-out photobombs of 2014
It’s no secret — 2013 was the year of the photobomb. With time-tested classics like, "Guy walking in front of proposal" and "Zach Braff in the city" the forward-thinking Internet writer had to consider whether the photobomb could survive into 2014. Thanks to a bit of help from British royalty like Elizabeth II and Benedict Cumberbatch, the art of ruining a … [Link]
Mashable » Why NASA's Orion is critical for our future in space
NASA is set to embark on a journey that will usher in a new era for Americans in space, but we'll have to wait for another day to see it happen. The space agency was set to launch its Orion spacecraft on Thursday for a test flight around the Earth. The original launch time was set for 7:05 a.m. ET, but … [Link]
Mashable » 25 festive life hacks for a stress-free holiday
The holidays and the weeks leading up to the festivities can be stressful for most, so it's important to cut corners and make your life a little bit easier wherever you can. Although we can't reduce stress from your family members, a few tips and tricks can turn the chores and annoyances of the holidays, like storing fragile ornaments and Christmas … [Link]
Mashable » The 12 best Android apps of 2014
Between the release of Android Lollipop, a slew of new cutting-edge handsets, and a brand new platform for smartwatches and wearables, 2014 was an exciting year for Android users. New hardware and operating system updates aside, the Google Play Store had its share of awesome new titles as well. Between innovative new keyboard apps, new calendars and productivity tools, you'd be … [Link]
Mashable » 9 marketing mistakes that make you look like a rookie
There are a few glaring marketing faux pas that crop up everywhere, from newsletters to email campaigns, over and over again. But what could seem like a small social media offense to you could actually be costing your business thousands of dollars — a price most early-stage startups can't afford to pay. To find out which marketing mistakes are truly embarrassing, … [Link]
Mashable » 8-bit band Anamanaguchi on tech in music and nostalgic Internet culture
Welcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. With genre trends and throwbacks, we synthesize music and nostalgia. Anamanaguchi aren’t your average New York-based electro band. They're far from the typical Brooklyn-y synth-infused indie outfit, and there’s no trace of EDM. Instead, the 8-bit chiptune rockers spew sonic unicorn tears from a hacked 1985 Nintendo system, and … [Link]
Mashable » Crowds in Germany mourn student killed while defending teen girls
Hundreds of mourners turned out Wednesday to pay their respects to a German student who died defending two teenage girls from men who were threatening them See also: GoPro exposes the harassment women face just walking down the street Tugce Albayrak, a 23-year-old student, was in a McDonald's near Frankfurt when she heard cries for help from the bathroom. She discovered … [Link]
Slashdot » How High-Tech Temporary Tattoos Will Hack Your Skin
Molly McHugh writes with this story about sensors that can be attached to temporary tattoos to monitor various medical information. "The Center for Wearable Sensors at the University of California San Diego has been experimenting with attaching sensors to temporary tattoos in order to extract data from the body. The tattoos are worn exactly as a regular temporary tattoo would … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 4 December 2014
One Click Captcha (Wired) — Google’s new Captcha tech is just a checkbox: “I am not a robot”. Instead of depending upon the traditional distorted word test, Googles reCaptcha examines cues every user unwittingly provides: IP addresses and cookies provide … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Getting Started with Impala – $12.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Getting Started with Impala" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2014-12-05 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » AI knows a great sporting moment when it sees one
Computers have already tried their hand at sports commentary – now they're picking highlight clips by scanning videos for telltale signs of excitement 
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Mashable » Starbucks launches iPhone ordering in Portland, expanding to other cities in 2015
Starbucks has announced the launch of its Mobile Order & Pay system, a mobile app feature that lets customers make an order before they arrive at the store The new feature has debuted in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday. Starbucks says it’s planning to roll it out nationally in the coming year. See also: The Reason Starbucks Spells Your Name Wrong … [Link]
Mashable » New James Bond film to be called Spectre and feature Christoph Waltz
LONDON — The title and cast of the latest James Bond film have been announced at Pinewood. The film will be called Spectre and will shoot over seven months in locations including Tangiers, Mexico City, the Alps and London. Christoph Waltz and Sherlock's Andrew Scott are among the new additions to the cast. See also: The 10 Coolest Gadgets in 50 … [Link]
Mashable » For British advertisers, Christmas is the Super Bowl
And now for a good cry, courtesy of holiday advertising from the UK that covers a swath of the warm-and-fuzzy spectrum from family bonding to childlike wonder to unlikely friendships. These commercials, many of them instant classics racking up huge YouTube numbers, are reaching worldwide, far beyond the local target consumer who might be lured into stores like Sainsbury’s or Tesco … [Link]
Mashable » Yemen's al-Qaeda threatens to kill US hostage
Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen is threatening to kill an American hostage kidnapped over a year ago and has given Washington three days to meet several unspecified demands, a U.S. terrorism monitoring group said Thursday. The SITE Intelligence Group said it obtained a video by Yemen's al-Qaeda offshoot featuring the hostage, identified as 33-year-old Luke Somers, an American photojournalist born in Britain. … [Link]
Mashable » Chechen police killed by militants during gun battle in Grozny
KIEV, Ukraine – The streets of Grozny, the Chechen capital, were the scene of a deadly battle between local security forces and heavily armed militants early on Thursday. Chechen authorities and local media said militants traveling in several cars gunned down three traffic police at a checkpoint in Grozny before they stormed the centrally located Press House building. A law enforcement … [Link]
Slashdot » UK MP Says ISPs Must Take Responsibility For Movie Leaks, Sony Eyes North Korea
An anonymous reader writes that the recent IP advisor to Prime Minister David Cameron has laid some of the blame for the recent Sony hack at the feet of ISPs. Meanwhile, it's reported that Sony is close to officially blaming North Korea. As the fallout from the Sony hack continues, who is to blame for the leak of movies including … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will remote-controlled robots clean you out of a job?
"Digital immigrants" in other countries could soon guide robots around your house. Some find that creepy – and that could be just the start of the trouble 
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Mashable » Famous movie posters reimagine Santa as a ho-ho-Hollywood star
Santa is skipping the chimney and going right for the big screen. Jolly old St. Nick becomes a Hollywood hero in films such as The Godfather, Star Wars and GhostbustersExpedia Denmark commissioned artist Alessandro Minoggi to reimagine cinematic favorites as the ultimate holiday classics. See also: Artist Takes Movie Posters a Little Too Literally Santa has to do something the other … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Pluto Still Matters
StartsWithABang writes Nearly a century ago, Pluto was discovered, and for 48 years it remained the only known object whose orbit takes it beyond the gravitational pull of Neptune. In a single generation, we've now discovered more than 1,000 additional objects in the Kuiper Belt, but does that make Pluto any less special? Here's a strong argument for why Pluto … [Link]
Slashdot » Programmer Father Asks: What Gets Little Girls Interested In Science?
nbauman writes Programmer David Auerbach is dismayed that, at a critical developmental age, his 4-year-old daughter wants to be a princess, not a scientist or engineer, he writes in Slate. The larger society keeps forcing sexist stereotypes on her, in every book and toy store. From the article: "Getting more women into science and technology fields: Where’s the silver bullet? … [Link]
Mashable » Got an old Nook? Trade it in at Barnes & Noble for tablet discounts
Barnes & Noble is offering a $30 discount on its latest a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook to some customers who trade in their old Nooks. Through Jan. 17 of next year, the retailer will accept used models of the Nook 1st Edition, Nook Color and Nook Tablet for store credit. If the devices work, Barnes & Noble will take them. … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter employee No. 51's exit interview is an eye-opener
She has one of those single-name Twitter handles that signals either an early adopter or — in this case — an early Twitter employee @Claire, or Claire Diaz-Ortiz as she's known IRL, started as an intern with Twitter way back in 2008 and was using the service as early as 2006 — back when people still used SMS to Tweet, and … [Link]
Mashable » Grand Theft Auto V pulled from Target, Kmart in Australia
Two large retailers in Australia have pulled Grand Theft Auto V from shelves after more than 40,000 people signed a petition. Kmart has joined Target in banning the "sickening" game which "encourages players to commit sexual violence and kill women," according to a statement from the big-box retailer. Kmart and Target in Australia are owned by Wesfarmers Limited and not affiliated … [Link]
Mashable » That 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer, Wes Anderson style
Yes, we know — there have been one or two parodies of that instantly iconic The Force Awakens trailer this week. This is what happens when myths are born now — a panoply of memes follow, like heralds in their wake Still, Wes Anderson fans might appreciate this one, which invests those exact same images from the galaxy far, far … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Hopes To One Day Replace Gmail With Inbox
An anonymous reader writes Three Inbox by Gmail engineers today answered questions as part of a Reddit AMA session. Most of the answers were tidbits we've heard of before, but one stood out to us: Google plans to eventually replace Gmail with Inbox. In response to the question "Do you think Inbox will replace Gmail on the long road?," lead … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Amazon has quietly launched its answer to Seamless and GrubHub
Amazon’s food takeout and delivery service that's similar to GrubHub and Seamless is live — sort of. TechCrunch reports that the service went live over Thanksgiving weekend. The report also noted that the service is apparently only live in Seattle at about 20 restaurants for delivery and 110 for takeout orders, so it's not a wide launch. No word yet on … [Link]
Slashdot » Kiva Systems Co-Founder: Drone Delivery Could Be As Low As 20 Cents Per Package
Hallie Siegel writes A year ago, Amazon announced its plans for Prime Air — a drone delivery service. Recently Amazon has been posting job ads, saying they are looking for drone pilots. Whatever the regulatory issues, is drone delivery financially feasible? ETH Zurich professor Raffaello D'Andrea thinks it is economically feasible to deliver small packages by drone. D'Andrea is responsible … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters flood streets, stage 'die-ins' in wake of Eric Garner decision
After lying motionless on the ground of Grand Central Station in New York City during a die-in organized in protest of a Staten Island grand jury decision not to indict a New York police officer involved in the chokehold death of Eric Garner, demonstrators sprang to life, chanting "I can't breathe." The three words were the last Garner, who was black … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Threadless: 94 Geektastic Tees at Just $12 EACH
Just a quick post to let you guys know that Threadless is currently holding a big sale on 94 awesome t-shirts priced at just $12 each! And if you order above $40 (US) or $75 (INT’L), shipping is free! Just be sure to use promo code “THREADHOLIDAY14″ at checkout! 
[93 Geektastic Shirts at Just $12 EACH] [Link]
Slashdot » The Fastest Camera Ever Made Captures 100 Billion Frames Per Second
Jason Koebler writes A new imaging technique is able to capture images at 100 billion frames per second—fast enough to watch light interact with objects, which could eventually lead to new cloaking technologies. The camera was developed by a team at Washington University in St. Louis—for the team's first tests, it was able to visualize laser pulse reflections, photons racing … [Link]
Mashable » Developers, designers and data: The hottest tech jobs of 2015
If you added 'find a new job' to your list of New Year's resolutions, we're here to help. We talked hiring trends with Scott Dobroski, a career trends analyst at Glassdoor to help identify the hottest jobs in tech We looked at data provided by the site, which aggregates reviews of jobs and companies, that ranks tech jobs according to how … [Link]
Mashable » 15 gifts without screens your kids will probably still love anyway
With more kid-friendly technology available than ever before, finding a gift that will pry your kids away from smartphones, tablets or computer screens might seem like a daunting task. But there are plenty of inventive toys out there that will capture kids' attention without gluing them to a screen. From outdoor activities like self-propelled skateboards, pitching machines or jumping stilts to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Unprecedented': Buffalo Bills fans unite to help their fallen hero
When it comes to rooting for an NFL team, 50-year-old Niagara Falls, New York, native Frank Croisdale never really had a choice "In my family, if you weren't a Bills fan you weren't going to have a seat at the dinner table," he says today. "I was born into it." See also: A woman's touching quest to get Grandpa to Fenway … [Link]
Slashdot » Pantry Pests Harbor Plastic-Chomping Bacteria
MTorrice writes In the U.S. alone, consumers discard over 32 million tons of plastic each year, only 9% of which is recycled. Polyethylene is one of the most popular and, unfortunately, persistent types of plastics. Bags, bottles, and packaging made from the polymer accumulate in landfills and oceans across the globe. Scientists have lamented that the material isn't biodegradable because … [Link]
Slashdot » Dragon Age: Inquisition Reviewed and Benchmarked
MojoKid writes To say that BioWare has something to prove with Dragon Age: Inquisition is an understatement. The first Dragon Age: Origins was a colossal, sprawling, unabashed throwback to classic RPGs. Conversely, Dragon Age: Inquisition doesn't just tell an epic story, it evolves in a way that leaves you, as the Inquisitor, leading an army. Creating that sense of scope … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Zendesk Launches Embeddables to Enable In-App Customer Support
Customer service provider Zendesk has launched Zendesk Embeddables, a solution that enables companies to build customer support functionality directly into their mobile and web applications.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beautiful Marvel Comics Molded Mugs
These officially licensed Marvel Comics molded mugs are super colorful and are equal parts sculpture and drinkware! Made from a lightweight ceramic that boasts bright, intense colors, Marvel Comics Mugs feature a generous 16-ounce capacity. Available in the following characters: Spider-Man, Captain America, and Deadpool. [Marvel Comics Molded Mugs] [Link]
Mashable » Inspirational dog pursues her dreams, gets a belly rub
Take a lesson from this dog — the key to success is knowing what you want and going after it A determined Cockapoo begs for a belly rub until her human meets her demands, and she won't just settle for a quick scratch. She's also probably a good resource if you ever need a spa recommendation. Dude loses fantasy football … [Link]
Slashdot » What Canada Can Teach the US About Net Neutrality
blottsie writes If there are two ways in which the Internet is similar in the United States and Canada, it's that it's slow and expensive in both places relative to many developed countries. The big difference, however, is that Canada is looking into doing something about it. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission—the northern equivalent of the Federal Communications Commission … [Link]
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