Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Adult Swim's newest infomercial is way more disturbing than 'Too Many Cooks'
Following the sensation that was "Too Many Cooks," Adult Swim is back at it with another one of their so-called "infomercials." This installment, titled simply "Unedited Footage of a Bear" is something of a horror-parody of YouTube inanity, video ads and — we're just throwing ideas out here — the pharmaceutical industry. See also: 21 Weird GIFs You Can't Unsee … [Link]
Mashable » The Cavaliers' brilliant passing doesn't excuse this ESPN fail
After some weird early-season hiccups, LeBron James, Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to gel. They've won eight of their last 10 games and, on Monday night in a win over the Charlotte Hornets, put on just the kind of display that had NBA fans drooling before the season Hypothetical length-of-the-court, Love-to-LeBron outlet passes were the off-season fetish … [Link]
Slashdot » Dr. Dobb's 38-Year Run Comes To an End
An anonymous reader writes: Dr. Dobb's — long time icon of programming magazines — "sunsets" at the end of the year. Editor Andrew Binstock says despite growing traffic numbers, the decline in revenue from ads means there will be no new content posted after 2014 ends. (The site will stay up for at least a year, hopefully longer.) Younger people … [Link]
Mashable » Company offers $30,000 diamond-encrusted Apple Watch for preorder
Some may have thought a $5,000 Apple Watch was a bit extravagant. That's chump change compared to this. Mervis Diamond Importers is planning a diamond-encrusted Apple Watch that costs more than some cars: $30,150 It's not a real thing yet — the Apple Watch isn't even available for purchase, and the designers are waiting to make sure that buyers are out … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Megatron Profoundly Hates Selfies and Social Media [Video]
Megatron the all-wise and all-knowing. [LTavvy] The post Megatron Profoundly Hates Selfies and Social Media [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Curiosity discovers methane and organic compounds on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has recently made a surprising find on Mars that could help scientists get one step closer to figuring out if the Red Planet has ever supported life. The 1-ton Curiosity rover also discovered a fleeting spike in the levels of methane at its landing site, Gale Crater. Over the course of four measurements in two months on Mars, … [Link]
Mashable » LA mayor announces plan to outfit every police officer with a body camera
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti announced a plan to purchase body cameras for every Los Angeles police officer during a press conference on Tuesday. Garcetti said he plans to set aside money in the city's next budget to fund the purchase of 7,000 body cameras for LA police officers as part of a plan to equip every officer with the technology. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Performed on 167 Theremins
I’m not sure why the theremins are hidden inside Russian nesting dolls, but hey, this was performed in Japan, so I guess this is reason enough, right? [Mandarinelectron | Via IHC] The post Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Performed on 167 Theremins appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 3D-printed braces help jumpstart Derby the dog's mobility
A puppy born without front paws can now frolic with his friends thanks to a new pair of 3D-printed prosthetics. Derby was born with a congenital deformity that left him with unusually small forearms and no front paws. It wasn't until he came into the care of Tara Anderson, an employee at 3D Systems, that real measures were taken to increase … [Link]
Slashdot » Attorney Yasir Billoo Explains NDA Law (Video)
Yasir Billoo, an attorney with Golden & Grimes in Miami, Florida, is licensed to practice law in both Florida and California, and works heavily in the areas of business/commercial law, employment and labor, and civil appeals. Yasir also has a business-oriented blog titled Small Business Law. In this Slashdot video interview hosted by Timothy Lord, Yasir gives what is essentially … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Groove Launches API for Its SaaS Help Desk Solution
Software-as-a-service help desk software provider Groove has launched an API. The JSON REST API allows Groove customers to integrate the company's functionality directly into their apps.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » SugarCRM Execs Sling Veiled Shot Over API Charges at Salesforce
Though Salesforce wasn’t identified by name, SugarCRM execs warn that the API charges associated with some SaaS providers can sneak up on you as a rising cost (particularly where deep integrations are done). In a SugarCRM world, you install your own instance of the open source software (on-prem or in the cloud) or you have your own instance hosted by … [Link]
Slashdot » Curiosity Detects Mysterious Methane Spikes On Mars
astroengine writes: A gas strongly associated with life on Earth has been detected again in the Martian atmosphere, opening a new chapter in a decade-old mystery about the on-again, off-again appearance of methane on Mars. The latest discovery comes from NASA's Curiosity rover, which in addition to analyzing rocks and soil samples, is sniffing the air at its Gale Crater … [Link]
Mashable » The evolution of the Nintendo controller in 1 hypnotic GIF
From simple square to a giant box with a screen in the middle, Nintendo's controllers have never been consistent. Whiles its rivals have focused on tweaking one main idea, each Nintendo console iteration had a radically different controller, each iconic in its own way See also: The 20-year evolution of PlayStation hardware If that change is hard to visualize, stare at … [Link]
Mashable » American Apparel fires Dov Charney and hires its first female CEO
So long, Dov. American Apparel announced Tuesday that it has terminated its controversial founder and CEO Dov Charney "for cause" and appointed its first female CEO to take over in early January. See also: Unraveling American Apparel CEO's Fall From Grace Charney had been ousted by the board in June amid an investigation into "alleged misconduct." Over the years, Charney has … [Link]
Mashable » Mom calls C-SPAN to scold her sons on live TV
A house divided cannot stand, and a Woodhouse divided cannot escape its mother Brothers and opposing political pundits Brad and Dallas Woodhouse were on C-SPAN when a call came in from their dear ol' mum. Joy, from North Carolina, was just phoning in to check on her little boys, and also scold them on national TV for fighting all the … [Link]
Mashable » The Pirate Bay crew reportedly 'couldn't care less' about weeklong outage
The crew currently running the BitTorrent search site The Pirate Bay apparently doesn't care about the recent police raid on the site's servers. “We were not that surprised by the raid. That is something that is a part of this game. We couldn’t care less really,” said a person associated with the site, according to TorrentFreak. The person was known only … [Link]
Mashable » Good Samaritans pay off strangers' Toys R Us layaway accounts
It’s definitely that time of year when the spirit of gift giving is in the air. If you headed to the mall this past weekend, you know it was packed with people looking for the perfect presents for their friends and relatives. But with one in four Americans living in concentrated poverty, not every mom or dad has the means to … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the 'Hart of Dixie' season premiere surprise
Rachel Bilson's real-life baby joy is going to make for some serious on-screen drama for her Hart of Dixie character, Zoe In the final minutes of Monday's Season 4 premiere, the show revealed that Dr. Hart was expecting a bundle of joy with love interest Wade (Wilson Bethel), a twist that executive producer Leila Gerstein says will propel the character in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs are Improving Transportation
Presenting at APIdays in Paris earlier this month, Manfred Bortenschlager from 3scale and Eric Thiebaut-George from Carma demonstrated how APIs are creating new transport opportunities and solving urban mobility challenges around the world.
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Should a Liberal Arts Major Get Into STEM?
An anonymous reader writes: I graduated with a degree in the liberal arts (English) in 2010 after having transferred from a Microbiology program (not for lack of ability, but for an enlightening class wherein we read Portrait of the Artist). Now, a couple years on, I'm 25, and though I very much appreciate my education for having taught me a … [Link]
Mashable » Turbulence forces emergency plane landing in Tokyo
A flight headed to Dallas/Fort Worth from Seoul was diverted to Tokyo to make an emergency landing after as many as 14 people were injured in a bout of turbulence. American Airlines Flight 280 was carrying 240 passengers and 15 crew when it hit a storm with strong winds. Estimates of the number of injured varied from 12 to 14, according … [Link]
Mashable » Rock next semester with these 4 step-by-step studying tips
This question originally appeared on Quora.I'm a computer science major; could you please give me advice on the best way to study (especially for math classes)? How do you get good grades at top universities? Please give me specific directions (i.e. What you do before lectures, after and during weekends? How do you study from textbooks? How do you take tests? … [Link]
Mashable » Lingerie company makes Christmas tree recycling sexy, literally
Still debating over whether purchasing a real or a fake Christmas tree is more eco-friendly? If you celebrate the holiday and are still treeless, as of this writing you only have 10 more days to choose between an imitation plastic one and a 100% genuine evergreen conifer. Here's a winning nugget of information that might just sway you over to Team … [Link]
Mashable » James Franco, Seth Rogen cancel media appearances amid threats
Actors James Franco and Seth Rogen have reportedly pulled out of public appearances to promote their upcoming Sony Pictures film The Interview amid threats that the Sony hackers might target moviegoers who see the film, which opens Dec. 25. Franco and Rogen, who were scheduled to participate in a Q&A session hosted by BuzzFeed in New York City on Tuesday, is … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Machine assistants learn to run your schedule
Got a busy calendar? Let AI assistants set your meetings for you and suggest friends for you to interact with 
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Mashable » A group of people waiting for the Tube had an impromptu sing-along
LONDON — Seeing Erasure in concert wasn't enough for passengers at a London Tube station on Sunday night Led by professional vocalist Neil Francis, the platform of singers at the Kentish Town Tube stop somehow manages to nail that super high note in the '80s synth-pop duo's song A Little Respect, which was covered in 2000 by Wheatus See also: Late-Night … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old legend sends NFL superstar an autographed jersey
All-world defensive lineman J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans is the NFL's most-feared pass rusher, enjoying a mind-bogglingly good season (he's scored five touchdowns to go with his 16.5 sacks) and could become the first defensive player named MVP since Lawrence Taylor in 1986 Seven-year-old Anthony Tarantelli — apparently a football star in his own right — is only mildly impressed … [Link]
Slashdot » In IT, Beware of Fad Versus Functional
Lemeowski writes: Cloud, big data, and agile were three of the technology terms that were brandished the most by IT leaders in 2014. Yet, there could be a real danger in buying into the hype without understanding the implications of the technologies, writes Pearson CTO Sven Gerjets. In this essay, Gerjets warns that many IT executives drop the ball when … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Asteroid soil could fertilise farms in space
We can now grow plants in microgravity – and crops grown in asteroid soil could sustain vast human populations off-planet 
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Mashable » As world leaders try to reduce emissions, carbon dioxide levels keep rising
Diplomats just finished a marathon round of climate talks in Lima, Peru, which resulted in an agreement that for the first time ever will commit each country to taking action to reduce their emissions of global warming pollutants, such as carbon dioxide. The agreement leaves much still to be decided next year, with a looming deadline for a new climate treaty … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this acrobat pull stupefying stunts off a trampoline
If the last trick you attempted off a trampoline was a cartwheel in grade school, Devin Super Tramp is here to show you how the pros jump. In his most recent upload, acrobatic gymnast Greg Roe, puts all of our childhood selves to shame with a series of ridiculous, sky-soaring stunts. (An old man conveniently lurking behind the palm trees … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thinkgeek’s “EVERYTHING ON SALE” Sale!
Just before Christmas, Thinkgeek is discounting some of its most popular items, where they offer robes and slippers starting at $14.99, T-shirts starting at $9.99 and plenty more! They also have FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING with promo code “SHIPUS” (Contiguous U.S only.) [Thinkgeek’s “EVERYTHING on Sale” Sale!] The post Thinkgeek’s “EVERYTHING ON SALE” Sale! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 12 Types of People You Find in Urinals [Comic]
Yep, I’ve even seen the “Bold” in a Bar a few years ago. Naturally, the person was totally drunk. [Source: C-Section Comics] The post 12 Types of People You Find in Urinals [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Born to dance: The animals with natural rhythm
Dogs and ducks are duds on the dance floor. So how come cockatoos and sea lions can move to a beat, and what does that tell us about our own musicality? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Apple Wins iTunes DRM Case
An anonymous reader sends word that Apple's iTunes DRM case has already been decided. The 8-person jury took only a few hours to decide that the features introduced in iTunes 7.0 were good for consumers and did not violate antitrust laws. Following the decision, the plaintiff's head attorney Patrick Coughlin said an appeal is already planned. He also expressed frustrations … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable guinea pigs travel in neat, orderly lines at a Japanese zoo
The world would be a happier and more efficient place if it were run by guinea pigs. The fuzzy little rodents scamper from one play area to another via ramps built at Nagasaki Bio Park in Sakai, Japan. The narrow ramps allow the delightful creatures to form an orderly, single file line while they travel to their designated fun spots. See … [Link]
Mashable » California will need 11 trillion gallons of water to end epic drought, NASA says
SAN FRANCISCO — Forget about the possibility that a single "atmospheric river" storm could end California's worst drought in at least 1,200 years, NASA researchers said Tuesday Instead, it will take 11 trillion gallons of water, which is one and a half times the capacity of Lake Mead, Nevada, the country's largest reservoir, to climb out of the water deficit the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [Video]
Two down… one to go! Before you say goodbye to Middle Earth with The Battle of the Five Armies, relive The Desolation of Smaug, the bloated second chapter in Peter Jackson’s mercilessly long Hobbit trilogy. [Screen Junkies] [Link]
Mashable » Apple halts online sales in Russia due to wild ruble fluctuations
Recent economic instability in Russia and subsequent fluctuations in its currency have caused Apple to cease online sales in the country. Apple announced the halt on Tuesday after Russia's central bank raised interest rates, a major step in an attempt to stabilize its currency, the ruble That move did little to pause the ruble's fall against the dollar. See also: Russians … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Table-top 'mini-LHC' ramps up to record energy
A laser-driven particle accelerator just 9 centimetres long is gearing up to rival heavyweights like the Large Hadron Collider 
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Mashable » 5 apps to turn your smartphone into a personal assistant
We all want a personal assistant à la Lloyd in Entourage — someone to walk our dogs, handle unwanted emails and ensure we're always on time. But for those of us who aren't Ari Gold — and therefore can't afford a full-time, salaried employee — we have to make do with the tools we're given. See also: Tech That's Revolutionizing Your … [Link]
Mashable » Apple defeats iPod antitrust lawsuit
A jury found Apple did not suppress competition in a decade-old antitrust case that was decided on Tuesday. The class-action lawsuit was levied against the company for questionable business practices concerning iPods, according to reports. An eight-person jury came to the verdict after fewer than four hours of deliberating. See also: Tim Cook reveals why Apple axed the iPod classic The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Seoul's First Hackathon Hopes to Cultivate Dev Culture
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Slashdot » Uber Limits 'God View' To Improve Rider Privacy
mpicpp sends this report from CNN: Uber has rolled back employee access to its "God view" mode, which allows the company to track riders' locations and other data. The ride service company was faced with questions about its privacy policies from U.S. Senator Al Franken, following a series of recent privacy debacles. Uber's updated policy is detailed in its response … [Link]
Mashable » Massive Instagram update adds 5 new filters
Instagrammers: You're getting new filters for the first time in two years. The company rolled out a massive update to its iOS and Android app Tuesday that adds five new filters and the ability to rearrange how filters appear within the app. See also: 30 Instagram pets that colored our world in 2014 Instagram's new filters, Crema, Slumber, Ludwig, Aden and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Skype Live Voice Translation Gets Public Launch
English and Spanish speakers can now have a Skype conversation without learning the other language or typing. Skype Translator is now available in a “preview” edition to anyone on Windows 8.1. The service had previously been in a limited-numbers preview but has now rolled out publicly, though you will need to sign up to use it. When you use the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Is sexology just too human to study?
Can we hope to study something as human as sex in any scientific way? A new exhibition and two books leave plenty of room for doubt 
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Mashable » New York mag apologizes for completely false story on teenage stock trading whiz
New York Magazine has issued an apology after running a recent story about a high school student's $72 million fortune amassed through stock trading turned out to be entirely false. The original story focused on Mohammed Islam, a senior at Stuyvesant High School in New York City. Islam purportedly had put together a net worth in the "high eight figures" through … [Link]
Slashdot » Skype Unveils Preview of Live English-To-Spanish Translator
mpicpp writes that Microsoft, after demoing the technology back in May, is giving some real-world exposure to its Skype-based translation. The Skype preview program will kick-off with two spoken languages, Spanish and English, and 40+ instant messaging languages will be available to Skype customers who have signed-up via the Skype Translator sign-up page and are using Windows 8.1 on the … [Link]
Mashable » Russians react to ruble freefall
MOSCOW— Vladimir Putin woke up this morning to a piece of good news and a piece of bad news The good news? Russians had named their president Man of the Year for the fifteenth year in a row. The bad news? The country’s currency, the ruble, had continued its downward spiral, hitting its lowest level since the beginning of the year. … [Link]
Mashable » Pakistan mourns #BlackDay in wake of Peshawar massacre
In Pakistan and beyond its borders, many are mourning the massive loss of life that was the result of a brutal attack on a school in Peshawar on Tuesday. In its devastating wake, social media users rallied under the #BlackDay hashtag as a sign of solidarity with the victims. A Pakistani militant group called Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the assault, … [Link]
Mashable » Love tech? Love to party? Meet us at our CES MashBash
Tech lovers, are you ready? We're returning to Las Vegas next month for one of the most famous consumer technology shows on the planet, and Mashable is ready to party. On Jan. 8, join the Mashable team and the rest of the digital community at our annual CES MashBash at Brooklyn Bowl. Following in the footsteps of the original Brooklyn location, … [Link]
Mashable » Sony hackers threaten violence against moviegoers who see 'The Interview'
UPDATED, 4:51 p.m. ET The group that hacked Sony Pictures leaked another batch of data Tuesday, this time accompanied by an ominous message that overtly threatens violence for the first time. Posted on the anonymous Pastebin website, the message foresees a "bitter fate" for those who choose to see Sony's upcoming movie, The Interview, in cinemas. It also says that "the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Paper Snowflake Patterns: The 2014 Edition
Graphic designer Anthony Herrera has rencently created this series of awesesome DIY Star Wars paper snowflake patterns for the holidays. Check ‘em all out! 
For those interested, You can download the pattern for free right over here. [Anthony Herrera] [Link]
Slashdot » Virtual Reality Experiment Wants To Put White People In Black Bodies
Molly McHugh (3774987) writes with an intriguing use of VR technology: "It's as simple as making a light-skinned person feel connected to a virtual, darker skinned self—a thought experiment pretty much impossible without the immersive potency of VR. The effect is achieved by outfitting participants in VR headsets with built-in head-tracking and motion capture capabilities that sync actual movement to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 92-Year-Old Christopher Lee Returns to Middle Earth One Last Time [Video]
Watch as 92-year-old Christoper Lee returns to Middle Earth one last time for his role in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Previously on [GAS]: Saruman Releases New Christmas Metal Song: ‘Darkest Carols, Faithful Sing’ [Video] [JaidynLukeStudios] [Link]
Mashable » Sony hit with first class-action lawsuit filed by hacked former employees
LOS ANGELES — A class-action lawsuit against Sony Pictures Entertainment over its devastating data breach hit the federal courts Tuesday morning, the proverbial first drops in what will inevitably be a deluge of legal action against the studio. Two former employees, Michael Corona and Christina Mathis, filed the action in U.S. District Court. As it goes with class-action suits, the filing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 'This is our policy': New Scientist after 3000 issues
A lot has changed in science, and science journalism, over the past 58 years – but our responsibilities remain the same 
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Mashable » British neighbourhood turns itself into a real life advent calendar
LONDON — Residents from 24 houses in an English town have joined together to create a really big advent calendar See also: Instagram Advent Calendar Contest Calls for Photos During advent, a new window is illuminated in a different house each evening in The Avenues, a part of Hull made up of Victorian houses. Advent, which is observed by many Christian … [Link]
Mashable » 19 gift ideas for the adventurer in your life
There’s an adventure to be had every day of the year, whether it's a blustery snowshoe trek, an uphill hike, a picnic in the woods or a camping trip upstate. The adventurer in your life is likely stocked up with hiking boots, comfy socks and your standard tent, but the list below rounds up 19 awesome and tech-infused gifts the outdoorsy … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' brings its collectable card frenzy to Android tablets
Blizzard began rolling out its addictive collectible card battler Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft to Android tablets in some territories on Monday, with a worldwide release expected within the next few days. Hearthstone is currently available for download in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Blizzard announced; the game has already been accessible on iPad, PC and Mac for some time See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Curiosity rover detects Martian methane burps
NASA's Mars rover has sniffed out short-lived bursts of methane, but whether it's Martian life or just a geological by-product is still unclear 
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New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: bespoke cancer drugs in a day, climate change and Christmas trees, vacant graphics, mountain sculpting and more 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Cheap sensors, fast networks, and distributed computing
Editor’s note: this is an excerpt from our new report Data: Emerging Trends and Technologies, by Alistair Croll. You can download the free report here. The trifecta of cheap sensors, fast networks, and distributing computing are changing how we work … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Hardware is an elusive constraint on user experience
Editor’s note: this interview with Andrew bunnie Huang is an excerpt from our recent report, When Hardware Meets Software. The report looks into the new hardware movement, telling its story through the people who are building it. For more stories … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Regulation and decentralization: Defending the blockchain
Editor’s note: our O’Reilly Radar Summit: Bitcoin & the Blockchain will take place on January 17, 2015, at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Andreas Antonopoulos, Vitalik Buterin, Naval Ravikant, and Bill Janeway are but a few of the confirmed speakers … [Link]
Slashdot » Touring a Carnival Cruise Simulator: 210 Degrees of GeForce-Powered Projection
MojoKid writes Recently, Carnival cruise lines gave tours of their CSMART facility in Almere, the Netherlands. This facility is one of a handful in the world that can provide both extensive training and certification on cruise ships as well as a comprehensive simulation of what it's like to command one. Simulating the operation of a Carnival cruise ship is anything … [Link]
Mashable » Apple, Amazon, dozens more rally behind Microsoft in fight for U.S. search warrant
Tech giants like Apple and Amazon, as well as media companies and civil rights advocacy groups, are standing behind Microsoft as it wages a legal battle that could have a big impact on digital privacy in the United States and abroad. The U.S. government is trying to force Microsoft to turn over an individual customer's emails that are stored on servers … [Link]
Mashable » Soon you can steal cold, hard cash with friends in 'Grand Theft Auto Online'
Friends will be able to perform daring heists together as a long-promised feature is finally rolling out in Grand Theft Auto's online portion in 2015. Rockstar Games announced the Heists expansion to GTA: Online on Tuesday, with a teaser that shows how players will be able to set up and execute a variety of crimes together, similarly to how Grand Theft … [Link]
Mashable » The most Googled recipe in Ukraine this year was for Molotov cocktails
The most Googled "recipe" in Ukraine this year, according to Google's end-of-year statistics, was for instructions to make a Molotov cocktail See also: Robin Williams, World Cup and Ebola top Google search in 2014 "In 2014 we searched trillions of times," Google says in its 2014 report, which is available for dozens of countries. "What do these searches say about us?" … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 5 new seconds from 'Game of Thrones' Season 5
Game of Thrones producers clearly love to tease fans more than George R.R. Martin enjoys killing off main characters The hit HBO show released yet another blink-and-you-missed-it teaser for Season 5 on Tuesday through its new promotional website ThreeEyedRaven.com. Access to the teaser rivaled the difficulty of getting your hands on the Iron Throne; users were required to subscribe and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Vault Boy T-Shirt
Get Fallout’s Vault-Tec’s Mascot on a T-Shirt! (Free shipping (Contiguous U.S.) today on everything on Thinkgeek! – Use Promo Code “SHIPUS” (Valid until December 17, 2014)) It’s Vault Boy! He’s the mascot with the mostest. You may remember him from such merchandising as: the Vault-Tec’s promotional lunchbox, the Vault-Tec Promotional Vault Boy bobblehead collection, and the Limited Edition Mojave Landmark … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo teardown exposes speakers on steroids
Since its introduction in November, Amazon Echo has been like an exotic bird: rarely glimpsed but intensely scrutinized when spotted iFixit got ahold of the smart home assistant and did what it does best: tore it down. See also: Amazon Echo is another step toward commoditizing your personal life The dismantling reveals a complex, well-built and powerful system that, with a … [Link]
Mashable » Trick your child with a laser pointer for hours of entertainment
Keeping small children occupied isn't always the most entertaining activity for parents. But before you watch your child diligently attempt to draw inside the lines again or just turn on Frozen, buy a laser pointer instead Sure, chasing a laser pointer will improve your kid's motor skills, but it will also tire the little one out and you don't even … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Gets Industry Support Against US Search Of Data In Ireland
An anonymous reader writes Tech giants such as Apple and eBay have given their support in Microsoft's legal battle against the U.S. government regarding the handing over of data stored in an Irish datacenter. In connection with a 2014 drugs investigation, U.S. prosecutors issued a warrant for emails stored by Microsoft in Ireland. The firm refused to hand over the … [Link]
Mashable » Abbi and Ilana ogle hunks poolside in new 'Broad City' trailer
The wait is almost over — on Jan. 14, you will be reunited with your fictional best friends when Broad City returns In a new Season 2 trailer, Abbi and Ilana have traded their hapless lives in New York City for a glamorous poolside hangout, complete with margaritas and chiseled men splashing around vying for their attention See also: Sketch comedy … [Link]
Mashable » T-Mobile Data Stash lets you keep the data you paid for, with 10GB free
T-Mobile has a new outlook on mobile data: If you paid for it, you get to keep it. Starting in January 2015, the U.S. wireless carrier will introduce a new policy called Data Stash, which will roll over any unused data from the previous month instead expiring, as it does on all other major carriers. That means if you paid for … [Link]
Mashable » A complete history of Jimmy Kimmel and John Krasinski's ridiculous Christmas pranks
Need a gift idea for your Secret Santa? Take a cue from Jimmy Kimmel and John Krasinski and just torture them mercilessly with ridiculous pranks The celebrity BFFs and neighbors have engaged in a long-standing holiday prank war that's included zombies and 20-foot blow-up reindeers. This year, Krasinski took things to the next level by gift-wrapping Kimmel's car, not once, … [Link]
Mashable » Travel in the time of Ebola: What it's like to travel to West Africa during the outbreak
The threat of the Ebola virus in Mali was evident before I even entered the airport after landing in the capital city. As I exited the bus carrying us from the tarmac to the terminal at Bamako, the passengers in front of me swiftly headed toward makeshift hand washing stations with signs warning of Ebola and instructing everyone to wash their … [Link]
Mashable » 6 DIY photography gifts for the sophisticated shutterbug in your life
Trade your wallet for some creativity this holiday season. The Cooperative of Photography compiled six DIY gift ideas for photography lovers. Even if you're strapped for time (and cash), you can still make a beautiful and personalized gift. Wood transfers and photo lanterns are basically popsicle stick frames for adults. Trick your child with a laser pointer for hours of … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Samsung is developing an Apple Pay competitor
Samsung is reportedly in talks with a mobile payments startup to develop a rival platform to Apple Pay. The South Korean manufacturer has quietly been perusing a deal with LoopPay that would allow Samsung smartphone users to use a mobile device at retail stores to purchase products without swiping a debit or credit card, according to a report in Re/code. See … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet's favorite pole dancer is back with a Christmas routine
Nothing says "O Holy Night" more than swinging from a stripper pole in your finest Santa spandex Paul Groslouis — better known as the clarinet-playing, "Wiggle" pole dancer — has released another video befitting of the holiday spirit. This time, Groslouis plays "Jingle Bells" while showing off his impressive, naughty acrobatics This is all anyone has ever wanted for Christmas. … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone is 'actively exploring' something thanks to Jeb Bush's vague announcement
Twitter is overjoyed at the language in former Florida GovJeb Bush's vague announcement that he is "actively exploring" a run for president. Here's his tweet: I am excited to announce I will actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States: https://t.co/luY4lCF2cA. — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 16, 2014 For Bush, that just means he's forming a leadership … [Link]
Mashable » No surprise here: Putin named Russia's 'Man of the Year' for 15th year
In a not-so-shocking turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been named "Man of the Year," holding on tightly to his 15-year winning streak in a recent poll conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Foundation. See also: LGBT magazine The Advocate names Putin its 'Person of the Year' According to Russian media outlet Interfax, the poll was conducted on Dec. 7. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Not That Kind of Chat Line [Pic]
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Mashable » What are your travel plans for 2015?
The new year is a time for new plans and resolutions — for your health, your career and also for travel Perhaps 2015 is finally the year you'll make that bucket list trip you’ve been planning for years — a sandy beach and a good book, or an extra day at the end of a business trip to explore a new … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to think about… Relativity
It's been called the greatest theory ever devised – we explain it using two spaceships, two clocks and a black hole (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » Red hot lava battles snow as Russian volcano erupts
Volcano observations reveal jets of steam shooting out of the ice and lava moving like a giant caterpillar – although the lava type can make a big difference 
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Slashdot » Federal Court Nixes Weeks of Warrantless Video Surveillance
An anonymous reader writes with this news from the EFF's Deep Links: The public got an early holiday gift today when a federal court agreed with us that six weeks of continually video recording the front yard of someone's home without a search warrant violates the Fourth Amendment. In United States v. Vargas local police in rural Washington suspected Vargas … [Link]
Mashable » 8 tips for becoming the office rock star
On and off stage, rock stars are always in the moment, making magic happen: quick thinking, razor wit, and the knack of landing the right move at just the right time, in just the right way Have you got what it takes to bring rock-star moves to your office? When the spotlight is on, can you pull off a performance that … [Link]
Mashable » Delta security flaw lets passengers access others' boarding passes
Airlines are moving toward mobile boarding passes, and looking to a paperless future of air travel. But there are clearly still some kinks to work out, one of which is the security behind mobile boarding passes. A passenger found a serious flaw in Delta's mobile boarding system on Tuesday that reveals anyone can access other passengers' boarding passes. See also: 13 … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest memes of 2014, made cuter by Marnie the Dog
Apparently, Marnie the Dog is cuter than a bagger at Target. The 12-year-old Shih Tzu rescue and Instagram superstar models 13 of this year's biggest memes, putting on her best sexy felon face and morphing into a fuzzy version of a fleshy Hillary Clinton planet. (It was a weird year, y'all.) See also: 16 memes that broke the Internet in … [Link]
Mashable » 9 holiday hybrids to get you in the Chrismukkah spirit
It’s been nearly eight years since the troubled teen ensemble from FOX's The O.C. waved goodbye from their driveways in Newport (those who didn't die in dramatic fiery crashes, that is). But each year when the holiday season rolls around, we're reminded of what is arguably the show's most lasting legacy (save for Ryan Atwood's death stare). Yes, that's right: Chrismukkah … [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush 'will actively explore the possibility of running' for president
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced on Tuesday that he is considering a run for the White House. See also: Net neutrality: Where does America's next president stand? "I am excited to announce I will actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States," the 61-year-old Bush tweeted, including a link to a longer announcement post on his … [Link]
Slashdot » Godot Engine Reaches 1.0, First Stable Release
goruka writes "Godot, the most advanced open source (MIT licensed) game engine, which was open-sourced back in February, has reached 1.0 (stable). It sports an impressive number of features, and it's the only game engine with visual tools (code editor, scripting, debugger, 3D engine, 2D engine, physics, multi-platform deploy, etc) on a scale comparable to commercial offerings. As a plus, … [Link]
Mashable » NBC will begin live streaming — but not so fast, cord cutters
Saturday Night Live isn't live streaming just yet. NBC has announced plans to begin live streaming its network shows, but cord cutters won't have access to the new service. See also: 16 TV shows you should catch up on during Thanksgiving weekend The peacock network will start streaming to mobile and desktop devices on Tuesday, but viewers will need to provide … [Link]
Mashable » Dots raises $10 million, becomes a standalone company
Dots is ready to take its business to the next level The team behind the popular mobile game announced Tuesday that it has raised $10 million in Series A funding from Greycroft Partners and Tencent. The Dots team is also spinning out of Betaworks, the startup incubator it has operated under since launching in early 2013, and is officially becoming a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Keep snuggly warm with self-heating nanowire clothes
Fabric laced with silver nanowires traps heat and could even be warmed up like an electric blanket 
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New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Baby lobster with a taste for jellyfish surfing
Smooth fan lobster larvae hop aboard passing jellyfish for a free ride and a gourmet meal. But to survive the trip they need a strict beauty regime 
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Slashdot » Denmark Makes Claim To North Pole, Based On Undersea Geography
As reported by The Independent, A scientific study has found that Greenland is actually connected to the area beneath the polar ice where the North Pole lies – thanks to a huge stretch of continental crust known as the Lomonosov Ridge. Since Greenland is a Danish territory, that gives the country the right to put its hat in the ring … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » 7 takeaways from Velocity Europe
Editor’s note: The European edition of our Velocity conference wrapped up a few weeks ago, and now that the jet lag has passed Ive had a chance to reflect on the talks and excellent hallway conversations I had throughout. And … [Link]
Mashable » The 6 new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will make you feel old
Joan Jett loves rock 'n' roll, as you've heard her proclaim time and time again. Now, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame loves her back Jett is among the shortlist of artists who will be inducted into the hall in 2015 after voters whittled a pool of 15 choices down to six. They beat out these nine artists who missed … [Link]
Mashable » Brad Pitt on Sony hack coverage: 'It's more of an indictment on us'
More Hollywood A-listers are weighing in on the media coverage of the Sony Pictures hack, and they're not happy Speaking to Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson at the Unbroken premiere Monday evening, Pitt said no one should be reading other people's private emails "I don’t see a difference in News Corp. hacking phone calls and hacking emails," Pitt said. "I don't think … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Climate change will leave Christmas trees in hot water
Declining snowfall in winter will leave Norwegian spruce trees at the mercy of sub-zero temperatures and insect pests 
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Slashdot » NASA's $349 Million Empty Tower
An anonymous reader writes: In a scathing indictment of NASA's bureaucracy, the Washington Post documents a $349 million project to construct a laboratory tower that was closed as soon as it was finished. From the article: "[The tower was] designed to test a new rocket engine in a chamber that mimicked the vacuum of space. … As soon as the … [Link]
Mashable » At least 66 journalists were killed in 2014 as attacks grow more 'barbaric'
KIEV, Ukraine — Reporters Without Borders said Tuesday that at least 66 journalists were killed over the course of the year as the number of reporters' kidnappings soared in 2014. While the number of journalists’ deaths dropped slightly from 71 in 2013, the high-profile beheadings of Western reporters at the hands of Islamic State militants in the Middle East signaled a … [Link]
Mashable » Warning: A computer science degree may be a waste of your time and money
When he was 15, Shlomo Zippel got his first job programming. And that was pretty much the end of his academic career. "I had an arrangement with the principal — as long as I showed up for tests and did well in them, he wouldn't tell my parents that I wasn't at school," recalls Zippel. "Instead of getting on the school … [Link]
Mashable » Scotland's first same-sex marriage under new law takes place in Australia
A same-sex couple at the British consulate in Melbourne have become the first to marry under a new Scottish law that came into effect Tuesday See also: A global offering of love to 31 Australian couples whose marriages were voided As the clock struck midnight in Scotland (11:01 a.m. in Melbourne), Edinburgh-born Douglas Pretsell and his Australian partner Peter Gloster signed … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: AMAZING Last Minute Deals! (Board Games, Gadgets, Games)
Here are a series of awesome deals we stumbled on today. Please note that there is still time to order from Amazon.com with free shipping in the U.S. (if the amount of your order is above $35 or if you have Amazon Prime.) -Save Up to 50% Off Select Family and Strategy Board Games Today only, save up to 50% … [Link]
Mashable » Robin Williams, World Cup and Ebola top Google search in 2014
Google released the list of the most-searched terms in 2014, and it's a bittersweet mix of tragedy and fun, of terrible events and wonderful attempts to make the world better Topping this year's list is beloved comedian Robin Williams, who died of suicide in August after a long battle with depression and addiction See also: Twitter's Year in Review: World Cup, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LOTR Litter Box & Cat Scratching Post [Video]
From Awe Me: Every other week, some of Hollywood’s top prop makers build one-of-a-kind items for super-fans of comic books, video games, movies, and pop culture. In celebration of the release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. this week, we’re turning the Hobbit-hole Bag End into a kitty litter box and the Eye of Sauron into a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Lady Hears NES Game Theme Songs and Recreates Them on The Spot on the Piano [Video]
Watch as Composer/Pianist Sonya Belousova recreates classic NES game theme song on the spot on the piano just a few seconds after hearing them on the console. [PlayerPiano] [Link]
Mashable » The best mobile games of 2014
December is drawing to a close, so it’s the right time to reflect back on all the great games we played in 2014. Mobile devices continued to offer gamers a vast array of top-notch titles More and more genres are successfully making the leap to mobile, so there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy on a smartphone or tablet See … [Link]
Mashable » 5 digital health trends you'll see in 2015
2014 has been a huge year for health tech. According to digital health incubator StartUp Health, digital health funding in the first three quarters of 2014 has already surpassed $5 billion, close to double what was invested in all of 2013 ($2.8 billion). "Digital health funding for the year is on track to double last year's total," said Unity Stoakes, co-founder … [Link]
Mashable » 10 startups to watch in 2015
Facebook agreed to acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion. Uber raised more than $1 billion at an $18 billion-plus valuation, then reportedly went out to raise even more. Snapchat is rumored to be valued at $10 billion. This year certainly had more than its fair share of shock value, at least in the startup world. While 2015 may not be able to … [Link]
Mashable » Russia hikes interest rate after ruble reaches new lows
Russia’s central bank jumped its key interest rate from 10.5% to 17% after the ruble suffered its steepest one-day drop in value since 1998 on Monday, according to Reuters. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting held by policymakers in Moscow at around 1 a.m. local time Monday night. With low oil prices and sanctions plaguing the country's economy, the … [Link]
Mashable » 17 impressive dads whose reflexes saved the day
Built into every father is a reflex unlike any other The so-called "dad reflex" is a paternal reaction that's encoded into father the moment their first child is born. The impulse is quick, impressive and has saved countless children from injuries, embarrassment, property damage and even death. See also: 16 GIFs that show what animals are really thinking Not all dads … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 December 2014
Effectively Managing Memory at Gmail Scale — how they gathered data, how Javascript memory management works, and what they did to nail down leaks. tigon — an open-source, real-time, low-latency, high-throughput stream processing framework. Robobrain — machine knowledge of the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: PCI Compliance – $29.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "PCI Compliance" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2014-12-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Navy developing robotic fish drone for spying operations
The U.S. Navy is finding Nemo — through a new underwater drone program. The Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell and Boston Engineering are currently testing an unmanned vehicle is disguised as a tuna fish that will soon be able to swim on its own and collect intelligence. The project is called Project Silent Nemo, named after the Disney movie … [Link]
Mashable » The FBI kept a fingerprint file called 'Notorious Dead Criminals'
Filing doesn't have to be dull. Here is the evidence — in more ways than one. These photos picture the FBI's overflow filing system, housed during World War II in the Washington, D.C. Armory. By the early 1940s, the FBI's archive housed more than 23 million card and 10 million fingerprint records, with 400,000 new cards added each and every month. … [Link]
Mashable » 20 books that make perfect holiday gifts
What’s a relatively cheap and heartfelt gift? Books, of course! But with so many stellar titles released in 2014, choosing the right book to give this holiday season can be overwhelming. See also: The 10 Best YA Books of 2014 Have no fear. Here are 20 of the best new books from 2014 to give your favorite readers. (We won't tell … [Link]
Slashdot » The Joker Behind the Signetics 25120 Write-Only Memory Chip Hoax
New submitter st1lett0 writes: Now and in years past, electronic engineers and hobbyists alike have enjoyed the classic 1972 April Fool's joke by Signetics of the Signetics 25120 Write-Only Memory chip. Now it seems that the previously anonymous practical joker has identified himself and stepped forward with new information to correct and complete the story. 
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Mashable » 10 fundamental design rules for nonprofits
Good design can change the world — or at least help nonprofits and social good organizations in the process. Whether it's using a website to tell compelling stories or creating an innovative product, design and social change go hand in hand. See also: Why Nonprofits Are Replicating the Startup Model We spoke to designers and creatives who work in the social … [Link]
Mashable » Stretchable prosthetic skin could give artificial limbs a sense of touch
Scientists say they have developed a synthetic skin that acts a lot like the real deal — it's stretchable and even has a sense of touch. This is not the first time that scientists have purported to have found a way to sense humidity or temperature in a prosthetic, but a team of researchers based in South Korea said their version … [Link]
Mashable » Taliban storms school in Pakistan, killing more than 120
UPDATED: 9:38 a.m. EST Taliban gunmen stormed a school in Peshawar, Pakistan on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people, most of whom were children. It's the highest-profile militant attack to hit the region in months. Key points: Officials say the death toll has reached 126. Some children are thought to be still inside the school. A rescue mission is ongoing and … [Link]
Mashable » The brave hostages who got caught in Sydney's Monday morning nightmare
The brave 17 men and woman held inside the Lindt Chocolate Café for 16 hours against their will by an armed gunman, who pledged allegiance with Islamic State, were from of all walks of life but now share a common link of being in the wrong place at the wrong time on Monday morning. See also: Sydney hostage drama: Scenes from … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Clarkson and mother-in-law Reba McEntire sing 'Fancy'
How fancy. Near the end of Miranda Lambert and Kelly Clarkson's tribute medley to Reba McEntire during Fox's inaugural American Country Countdown Awards, McEntire strolled to center stage and joined them to perform her '90s smash cover of "Fancy." See also: Kelly Clarkson Turns Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' Into Soulful Church Song The Monday night event in Nashville honored McEntire … [Link]
Slashdot » Webcast Funerals Growing More Popular
HughPickens.com writes: Lex Berko reports in The Atlantic that although webcasting has been around since the mid-1990s, livestreamed funerals have only begun to go mainstream in the last few years. The National Funeral Directors Association has only this year introduced a new funeral webcasting license that permits funeral homes to legally webcast funerals that include copyrighted music. The webcast service's … [Link]
Slashdot » BT To Buy UK 4G Leader EE For £12.5 Billion
DW100 writes: The UK mobile market looks set for a radical shake-up after BT confirmed it is now in final stage discussions to buy EE for £12.5bn. The move will see the telecom giant return to the mobile market for the first time in over a decade and make the company the leader in both fixed and mobile markets. Whether … [Link]
Mashable » iRobot builds a vacuum-free Roomba for students to hack
Robotics developer iRobot launched its latest "hackable" robot for aspiring developers last week. The Create 2 might look like a Roomba — which iRobot manufactures too — but it's actually a lookalike, one that isn't necessarily meant for cleaning jobs Roomba vacuums have the potential to be a good base for robots — because of the sensors that they use to … [Link]
Mashable » The charts that show we're living through Earth's warmest year on record
This year is almost certain to become the warmest year the planet has had since instrument records began, and very likely for at least 4,000 years before that Even though November was tied with 2008 as only the seventh-warmest such month on record, global average surface temperatures are 1.17 degrees Fahrenheit above average. That makes it virtually certain that the year … [Link]
Mashable » Korean Air Lines faces sanctions over 'nut rage' incident
South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will penalize Korean Air Lines with up to 21 days of flight suspensions, or a $1.3 million fine, after it was reported the airline pressured crew to lie to the government about an incident on a flight earlier this month. Cho Hyun-ah, the daughter of the airline's chairman and a former vice president, … [Link]
Slashdot » Mysterious Martian Gouges Carved By Sand-surfing Dry Ice
sciencehabit writes: After the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter began beaming back close-up images of the Red Planet, researchers spotted peculiar features along the slopes of dunes: long, sharply defined grooves that seem to appear and disappear seasonally. They look like trails left behind by tumbling boulders, but rocks never appear in the sunken pits at the trail ends. Researchers initially took … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the 3D-printed dress that may be the future of fashion
Creating high fashion garments using 3D printers is a dream many creators have pursued in recent years — resulting in what is, for the most part, cobbled patchworks of 3D plastic that rank low in terms of actual wearability Last week we told you about a new kind of 3D-printed clothing, the Kinematic dress, that offers hope for a range of … [Link]
Mashable » Indiegogo Life lets you fund personal causes for free
Indiegogo launched a standalone service Monday that lets users raise money for anything from medical expenses and tuition payments to vacations and parties — without charging them a fee The Indiegogo Life platform caters to personal causes that directly impact the life of the individuals involved and waives the site's usual transaction fees — which traditionally go up to 14%, depending … [Link]
Slashdot » Telepresence Store Staffed Remotely Using Robots
Molly McHugh writes: What better way to sell telepresence technologies than having the store employees themselves appear via robot? At the Beam store in Palo Alto, Calif., no human salespeople physically appear, only robots. Users appear on the 17-inch display and control the robot via keyboard, mouse, or Xbox controller. Beam can roll as fast as two miles per hour. … [Link]
Mashable » Single girl's Christmas card shows that the holidays are better alone
Bridget is the single girl's answer to the cheesy family holiday card that everyone despises, yet partakes in — like listening to Ariana Grande or going Black Friday shopping Because her family stopped allowing Bridget to partake in their annual Christmas cards — her parents feeling their single, 20-something daughter was too old for their card, and her four sisters having … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to think about… Fields
Gravity, electromagnetism, the Higgs field – even empty space isn't empty space because of these invisible webs that permeate reality (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » V.A. enlists IBM's Watson to help veterans suffering from PTSD
IBM’s Watson beat the odds on Jeopardy! Now the big question: is it smart enough to help solve what ails the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? The past couple of years have been pretty rough for the V.A.. In June of this year, it got blasted for underreporting veteran complaints, which ran the gamut from slow response time to poor care. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Open APIs Can Move Healthcare IT Toward Interoperability
Discussion in the healthcare IT world is currently focused on interoperability. The hope is to standardize the exchange of Electronic Health Record (EHR) across systems to enable the instant availability of pertinent health information.
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Mashable » Kim Kardashian crops North West out of picture, enrages followers
You may be unaware of the Kim Kardashian toddler-cropping scandal, but you can probably guess how it began: with a tweet On Sunday, Kim brought baby North West to a Disney on Ice performance with other moms and kids. But her followers were unimpressed when she cropped North West out of this sleek selfie, and posted the results on Instagram and … [Link]
Mashable » LG is about to take TVs to the next level with quantum dots
A new kind of display is about to make TV images appear even more lifelikeLG will show off a TV based on quantum-dot technology at CES 2015 in January, and the company also plans to start selling it later that year. Quantum-dot tech uses extremely tiny crystals — measuring 2 to 10 nanometers — to generate light. (That's so small that … [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality is exploding at this year's Sundance Film Festival
LOS ANGELES — As gadget geeks wait for consumer-ready virtual reality sets to get around their heads, a few filmmakers are just getting their heads around how to tell stories with them. To see how far they've come — and in a very short time — look no further than next month's Sundance Film Festival. No less than 12 installations for … [Link]
Mashable » Even our future robot overlords can't avoid commercial air travel
In a first, a robot boarded a commercial airline flight at Los Angeles International Airport. Called "Athena," she's clearly a discerning robot — she's flying Lufthansa. Athena was accompanied by two scientists who are transporting her to Germany. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked It is not uncommon for travelers with precious cargo to pay for an … [Link]
Slashdot » Graphene: Fast, Strong, Cheap, and Impossible To Use
An anonymous reader writes: We keep hearing about the revolutionary properties of graphene, an atom-thick sheet of carbon whose physical characteristics hold a great deal of promise — if we can figure out good ways to produce it and use it. The New Yorker has a lengthy profile of graphene and its discoverer, Andre Geim, as well as one of … [Link]
Mashable » Cats are the original Grinches in 'How the Kitten Stole Christmas'
Decorating for the holidays is a high-risk situation for pet owners. You probably always thought they make trouble because Christmas trees are just too tempting — something to climb, covered top to bottom in potential toys. You can't truly expect your furry friends to appreciate the countless hours spent hanging ornaments and lights. But what if your cat actually has … [Link]
Slashdot » Snowden Leaks Prompt Internet Users Worldwide To Protect Their Data
Lucas123 writes: A new international survey of internet users from 24 countries has found that more than 39% of them have taken steps to protect their data since Edward Snowden leaked the NSA's spying practices. The survey, conducted by the Center for International Governance Innovation, found that 43% of Internet users now avoid certain websites and applications and 39% change … [Link]
Mashable » MLB star's Photoshop fail is so bad it's amazing
Pitcher Brandon McCarthy is proud owner of a brand new four year, $48 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers This is awesome news for one of MLB's brighter personalities, but let's be clear on one thing: A fat new pitching contract does not a good artist make — as McCarthy himself proved after the new deal See also: Is this … [Link]
Mashable » Sydney siege aftermath: What we've learned about the shootout in Martin Place
Sydneysiders woke to the news Tuesday morning that the deadly 16-hour siege at a Lindt's chocolate cafe ended with the deaths of two hostages and the gunman in a shootout with police. See also: #illridewithyou hashtag offers solidarity with Australian Muslims during Sydney siege Here's what we know now. What happened Sydney police say three people were killed, including the gunman, … [Link]
Mashable » Black lives matter: Athletes' powerful statements still going strong
Despite vehement rebuke from police departments, despite condescending criticism from fans, despite a sports news cycle that continually churns out stats, scores and hot takes, the poignant statements from pro athletes keep on coming We've seen striking gestures from sports stars over the past couple weeks. In the wake of a tragic string of unarmed, young black men being killed by … [Link]
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