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

Mashable » 12 Days of 'Orange': The ladies of Litchfield get in the holiday spirit

Friday 19 December 23:58:38 UTC 2014

CrazyeyesFeed-tw Feed-fb Even inmates like to feel festive during the most wonderful time of the year. The ladies of Orange is the New Black relive their first days in Litchfield with a Christmas carol, complete with everything from "12 smokes for smoking," down to "a chicken in the yard." The holidays are always sweeter when you're filled with fond memories and good … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Video Shows What It's Like To Reenter the Earth's Atmosphere

Friday 19 December 23:34:00 UTC 2014

astroengine writes: In a mesmerizing new video released by NASA, the Dec. 5 reentry of the Orion test space vehicle is chronicled — and it's a phenomenal 10-minute ride from fiery reentry to sudden splashdown into the Pacific Ocean. (YouTube Link.) Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » North Korea on the Sony hack: It wasn't us!

Friday 19 December 23:25:15 UTC 2014

04-sony-hackFeed-tw Feed-fbNorth Korea on Friday denied the FBI's accusation that it was behind a devastating hacking attack on Sony but it said the now-shelved film "The Interview" mocked the impoverished but nuclear-armed country. See also: A complete recap of 'The Interview,' the movie Sony may never show you "It defamed the image of our country. It made a mockery of our sovereignty. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Zero: A Badass Journey Into Zombie AWESOMENESS [Short Film]

Friday 19 December 23:06:13 UTC 2014

So someone sent me this short film today, and I almost discarded the email, but I’m happy I took the time to check out these AWESOME SHORT FILM about a geeky guy with cancer who becomes a badass Zombie killer and mankind’s last hope for survival. [Mitch Cohen] The post Super Zero: A Badass Journey Into Zombie AWESOMENESS [Short Film] … [Link]

Mashable » How Israeli extremists use WhatsApp to incite violence

Friday 19 December 23:00:36 UTC 2014

Nationalists-in-israelFeed-tw Feed-fbPraise for murderers, calls for revenge and mobilization of angry activists: This is how an extreme right-wing Israeli group uses WhatsApp to communicate among its members. See also: How Israel's government collapsed Records recently obtained by Mashable show that members of the group, “El-Yahud Revenge,” advocate vigilantism and violence in response to attacks on Israeli Jews. "For every terror attack, we … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Video Game-Inspired Pulp Fiction Book Covers [Pics]

Friday 19 December 23:00:21 UTC 2014

To create these illustrations, artist Ástor Alexander based himself on popular games and re-imagined their covers as they’d look on pulp fiction books. [Source: Ástor Alexander] The post Video Game-Inspired Pulp Fiction Book Covers [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Resources For Kids Who Want To Make Games?

Friday 19 December 22:52:00 UTC 2014

Mr. Jones writes: My 11-year-old son is fascinated by games — game mechanics in particular. He has been playing everything from Magic to WarFrame since he was 5 years old. He seems mostly interested in creating the lore and associated mechanics of the games (i.e. how a game works). If it was only programming I could help him, but I … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber dethroned as king of Instagram in massive follower purge

Friday 19 December 22:38:06 UTC 2014

Ap454777879143Feed-tw Feed-fbIn what is being referred to as the Instagram "purge," many Instagram users lost tons of followers when the picture-sharing platform cleared out inactive and spam accounts on Thursday. Poor Justin Bieber was dethroned as the most-followed Instagram user, losing 3.5 million followers in less than 24 hours, according to a list compiled by 64px. On Thursday, he had 23.8 million … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla About To Start Battery-Swap Pilot Program

Friday 19 December 22:09:00 UTC 2014

cartechboy writes: Remember 18 months ago when Tesla promised it was going to launch battery-swap stations? Well, it's finally happening, sort of. It seems Tesla's about to announce a battery-swap pilot program that will launch next week. The swap site will be located across the street from a Tesla Supercharger site in Harris Ranch, California — 184 miles south of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Building Sauron’s Mace in Real Life [Video]

Friday 19 December 22:00:19 UTC 2014

Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re recreating Sauron’s Mace from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy! [Awe Me] The post Building Sauron’s Mace in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Sony CEO fires back: 'We have not caved,' disputes Obama's comments

Friday 19 December 21:38:05 UTC 2014

Michael.lyntonFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton told CNN on Friday that the studio did not "cave" under pressure from hackers to pull The Interview from theaters, disputing President Obama's version of events and placing blame for the decision squarely on the nation's movie theater chains Lynton added that Sony "would still like the public to see" The Interview. He … [Link]

Slashdot » Geoengineered Climate Cooling With Microbubbles

Friday 19 December 21:26:00 UTC 2014

Rambo Tribble writes: Scientists from the University of Leeds have proposed that brighter ships' wakes, created by reducing their component bubbles' sizes, could moderately increase the reflectivity of our oceans, which would have a cooling effect on the climate. The technology is touted as being available and simple, but there could be side effects, like wetter conditions in some regions. … [Link]

Mashable » Want to know what Virgin Hotels will be like? Check out the membership program

Friday 19 December 21:22:58 UTC 2014

Virgin-chicagoFeed-tw Feed-fbVirgin Hotels won't launch its first property until January, in Chicago. But that isn't stopping the Richard Branson company from getting its membership program up and running, giving us a sneak peek at how the highly-anticipated property aims to run things differently. "The Know," announced this week, is clearly a Virgin-branded approach to customer service. The sign-up process for the "preference … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Messenger add-on lets you cover photos in emoji

Friday 19 December 21:15:41 UTC 2014

Messenger-holidayFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook Messenger, the social network's message app, is getting some Christmas-themed updates on Android on Friday. The biggest one is Stickered, a lightweight add-on app that allows Facebook users to add stickers to photos and send them through Messenger See also: Don't Freak Out About the Facebook Messenger App That means you can finally put huge smiley faces with heart-shaped eyes … [Link]

Mashable » Your jolliest rule-bending holiday greeting cards

Friday 19 December 21:09:01 UTC 2014

5973360367_4dacf5d123_oFeed-tw Feed-fbOne horse open sleighs and wassailing are all well and good, but some holiday rules were meant to be bent. Last week we partnered with HP and guest host Evan Hilton to challenge our audience to create the next generation of holiday greeting cards. See also: Vine Challenge: Show us your rule-bending greeting card to win an HP x360 From reindeer to robots, … [Link]

Mashable » Cat travels nearly 700 miles across France to reunite with owner

Friday 19 December 21:05:34 UTC 2014

GrasseFeed-tw Feed-fbCookie the cat disappeared in March 2013 from the French town of Grasse. Owner Dan Bouchery had brought Cookie with her for a three-month hotel stay, but the cat disappeared when she left him briefly in the courtyard. “I thought someone had stolen him,” Bouchery said. See also: Cats destroying Christmas trees is enough to ruin everyone's holiday She tried desperately … [Link]

Mashable » If classic Christmas carols were written in 2014

Friday 19 December 21:01:28 UTC 2014

Christmas_twerk_wtmrk1Feed-tw Feed-fbForget rockin' around the Christmas tree. It's 2014 and we're going to twerk around it. While some Christmas carols have aged gracefully, many simply haven't held up. (What's a "bobtail ring"?) See also: 9 holiday hybrids to get you in the Chrismukkah spirit It's a lot more fun to give classic Christmas tunes a modern twist — so we invited the … [Link]

Mashable » 6,000-year-old encampment found at Stonehenge

Friday 19 December 21:00:36 UTC 2014

Stonehenge_c1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Archaeologists from the University of Buckingham have discovered an untouched 6,000-year-old encampment near Stonehenge. Lead researcher David Jacques and his colleagues recently had the carbon dating results returned from their October discovery at Blick Mead, which is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the famous monument. See also: Underground Mapping Reveals Secrets of Stonehenge "Charcoal dug up from the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » US Military Tests Magic Bullets & Shark Drone

Friday 19 December 21:00:29 UTC 2014

The Department of Defense is working on bullets that can change direction mid-flight. Meanwhile the US Navy is developing a nautical drone disguised as a shark. Long-time readers will already have guessed the former project is the work of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the real life version of Q from James Bond. One of its latest ideas is … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pearls of wisdom: The truth behind common sayings

Friday 19 December 21:00:00 UTC 2014

A watched pot never boils and the early bird does catch the worm, but you can teach old dogs new tricks (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » LinuxFest Northwest 2015 Will be Held April 25 and 26 (Video)

Friday 19 December 20:44:00 UTC 2014

Their website says, 'Come for the code, stay for the people! We have awesome attendees and electrifying parties. Check out the robotics club, the automated home brewing system running on Linux, or the game room for extra conference fun.' This is an all-volunteer conference, and for a change the volunteers who run it are getting things together far in advance … [Link]

Mashable » Ice pancakes the size of plates found on Scottish river

Friday 19 December 20:15:21 UTC 2014

PancakeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Biologists in Scotland were struck by an unusual discovery this week: ice pancakes the size of dinner plates floating on the River Dee More common to the Antarctic or Baltic Seas, they need rare conditions to form, and this is the first time they've been found on the UK river. They were spotted by biologist Jamie Urquhart on the … [Link]

Slashdot » Schneier Explains How To Protect Yourself From Sony-Style Attacks (You Can't)

Friday 19 December 20:01:00 UTC 2014

phantomfive writes: Bruce Schneier has an opinion piece discussing the Sony attack. He says, "Your reaction to the massive hacking of such a prominent company will depend on whether you're fluent in information-technology security. If you're not, you're probably wondering how in the world this could happen. If you are, you're aware that this could happen to any company." He … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sitting Too Much Can Kill You [Science Video]

Friday 19 December 20:00:34 UTC 2014

Sitting too much can literally be lethal. So here’s an excuse to take more breaks at work – just tell your boss “science said so!” [ASAP Science] The post Sitting Too Much Can Kill You [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » 'The Interview' won't open, but its posters are a hit

Friday 19 December 19:58:28 UTC 2014

The_interview_posterFeed-tw Feed-fbThey range in price from 99 cents to over $1,000. There are nearly 500 of them available on eBay. We're talking posters from the ill-fated The Interview the most talked-about film that may never be officially released. The movie was scheduled to open Christmas Day, but Sony pulled the release after major distributors decided not to show the film. They were … [Link]

Mashable » Cord cutters, rejoice: FCC moves to clear the way for online TV providers

Friday 19 December 19:56:19 UTC 2014

Cutting_cordsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe cable and satellite television industry could be in for a big shift thanks to a small change proposed by the Federal Communications Commission. The regulator is officially considering a tweak to regulation that would remove a major roadblock for companies seeking to offer television online, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced in a statement released on Friday. The change, if adopted, … [Link]

Mashable » Brighten your holidays with Kermit singing 'It Feels Like Christmas'

Friday 19 December 19:53:54 UTC 2014

KermitFeed-tw Feed-fb If perhaps your holidays aren't quite warm and fuzzy enough yet, this will undoubtedly do the trick Kermit the Frog performed "It Feels Like Christmas" from A Muppet Christmas Carol while strolling around the most magical place on Earth and taking selfies with his new friends. 12 Days of 'Orange': The ladies of Litchfield get in the holiday spirit Woman … [Link]

Mashable » Obama has Adele Dazeem moment, calls James Franco 'James Flacco'

Friday 19 December 19:50:25 UTC 2014

Franco_obamaFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident Obama, eternal purveyor of pop culture, expressed his unfaltering love of renowned Oscar-nominated actor, comedian and poet James Flacco during his year-end press conference Friday. Oh wait, what? It's James Franco. Right, maybe Obama would've known that if he could've seen The Interview, in theaters, on date night with Michelle. But thanks to Sony and North Korea, Obama has no … [Link]

Mashable » The cutest staring contest you'll ever have is one with a baby sloth

Friday 19 December 19:44:45 UTC 2014

SlothFeed-tw Feed-fb Staring contest time. Ready? Go! The San Diego Zoo welcomed a lazy addition to its family in July: a baby sloth. If you want to have the staring contest in person, though, you'll have to visit the zoo's Elephant Odyssey. 12 Days of 'Orange': The ladies of Litchfield get in the holiday spirit Woman claims Jenga victory with an insanely … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Google plans to build Android software right into your car

Friday 19 December 19:38:44 UTC 2014

Android_carFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is reportedly planning to build its connected car platform Android Auto directly into vehicles. Reuters is reporting that the integration would differ from how Android Auto already allows users to sync their cars to an Android device. With Android Auto built right in to the vehicle, there would be no need to sync to a smartphone but the driver could … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Salesforce Files Connect Brings File Sharing to the Enterprise

Friday 19 December 19:31:23 UTC 2014

Software-as-a-service customer relationship management giant Salesforce.com has launched a new file-sharing product for the enterprise. According to the company, Salesforce Files Connect is the first product to bring CRM and enterprise file ma [Link]

Mashable » Obama: Sony 'made a mistake' by canceling 'The Interview'

Friday 19 December 19:29:57 UTC 2014

Obama-north-koreaFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident Barack Obama said Friday that Sony Pictures "made a mistake" when it pulled its comedy The Interview in the face of threats by hackers who he said were from North Korea. He also vowed that the United States would respond to the cyberattack. See also: A complete recap of 'The Interview,' the movie Sony may never show you Speaking at … [Link]

Slashdot » Machine Learning Reveals Genetic Controls

Friday 19 December 19:20:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with this quote from Quanta Magazine: Most genetic research to date has focused on just 1 percent of the genome — the areas that code for proteins. But new research, published today in Science, provides an initial map for the sections of the genome that orchestrate this protein-building process. "It's one thing to have the book … [Link]

Mashable » After delays and extra costs, Detroit's Batch Brewing Company is finally set to open

Friday 19 December 19:16:18 UTC 2014

Stephen-roginsonFeed-tw Feed-fb Setting Up Shop is a 10-part series on Mashable that aired between June and December 2014. Mashable followed Azalina Eusope as she set out to open a brick-and-mortar Azalina's in San Francisco, and Stephen Roginson as he seeks to open a microbrewery in Detroit. This is the 10th and final episode. Most American small businesses, says Stephen Roginson, are built … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Double-Amputee Gets Thought-Controlled Robotic Arms [Video]

Friday 19 December 19:00:27 UTC 2014

A Colorado man made history at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) this summer when he became the first bilateral shoulder-level amputee to wear and simultaneously control two of the Laboratory’s Modular Prosthetic Limbs. Most importantly, Les Baugh, who lost both arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago, was able to operate the system by simply thinking … [Link]

Mashable » A look inside Cuba on the brink of a new era

Friday 19 December 18:44:21 UTC 2014

Cuba2Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a historic turn of events, the U.S. and Cuba on Wednesday announced a move towards normalizing the diplomatic relations, which have been strained for decades. The surprise announcement marked the most significant policy shift in America's relationship with the communist island since the country severed ties with Cuba in 1961. Progress in Cuba has largely remained stunted after decades of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » FBI says North Korea hacked Sony – what's the proof?

Friday 19 December 18:39:27 UTC 2014

The FBI says North Korea forced Sony to cancel the release of Seth Rogan's film The Interview. But security experts are sceptical [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Friday 19 December 18:39:17 UTC 2014

All the latest on newscientist.com: poems in computer code, giant robot insect, artificial stupidity worse than AI, first Philae snaps and more [Link]

Slashdot » The Dominant Life Form In the Cosmos Is Probably Superintelligent Robots

Friday 19 December 18:38:00 UTC 2014

Jason Koebler writes: If and when we finally encounter aliens, they probably won't look like little green men, or spiny insectoids. It's likely they won't be biological creatures at all, but rather, advanced robots that outstrip our intelligence in every conceivable way. Susan Schneider, a professor of philosophy at the University of Connecticut, joins a handful of astronomers, including Seth … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands sign up for 'Suck it, Kim Jong-un' screening of 'The Interview' in Toronto

Friday 19 December 18:37:51 UTC 2014

The-interview-posterFeed-tw Feed-fbTORONTO — More than 2,000 people have signed up to attend planned independent screenings of The Interview in Toronto and Montreal, after distributor Sony Pictures Entertainment canceled the film's Christmas release Facebook event pages show that the Toronto screening has 2,300 people confirmed, while the Montreal screening has more than 500. However, neither event organizer currently has a copy of the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Birds build snow tunnels for fun

Friday 19 December 18:36:00 UTC 2014

Groups of common redpolls seem to be having fun while burrowing in the snow, but the behaviour may also help them survive in the Arctic [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Android M Extends Auto Platform to Vehicles

Friday 19 December 18:25:35 UTC 2014

Google has a new vision for Android and automobiles. The idea, Reuters reports, is to bypass the need for a smartphone entirely and build Android right into cars. (Android Driveables, anyone?) Android M could be ready for cars as soon as fall 2015, allowing drivers to access their apps and services when behind the wheel in a new way. … [Link]

Mashable » Iceland hotel apologizes for 'Apartheid' cocktail, says staffer was 'unaware of meaning'

Friday 19 December 18:18:45 UTC 2014

Apartheid-cocktailFeed-tw Feed-fbA hotel in Iceland is in hot water for a tone-deaf cocktail named after South Africa's brutal, decades-long system of racial segregation. See also: South Africa remembers Nelson Mandela one year after his death The Hotel Reykjavik Marina, owned and operated by Icelandair, was called out on Twitter for serving what it called an "Apartheid" cocktail — featuring vodka, stout liqueur, … [Link]

Mashable » Obama gets real: The highlights from his frank news conference

Friday 19 December 18:17:48 UTC 2014

ObamaliveFeed-tw Feed-fbIn his traditional end-of-the-year news conference on Friday, President Obama addressed the Sony hack and North Korea, Cuba and other issues at the top of his fourth quarter in office. 3 KEY POINTS: Obama said he Sony's move to pull The Interview was a mistake and he wished they had talked with him first. The president said the United States would … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Friday 19 December 18:00:00 UTC 2014

All the latest on newscientist.com: alien contact, weird sea ghost, Euro-GM rules, Antarctic tourism and more [Link]

Slashdot » All the Evidence the Government Will Present In the Silk Road Trial Is Online

Friday 19 December 17:55:00 UTC 2014

apexcp writes: In less than a month, one of the biggest trials of 2015 will begin in New York City. The full list of government evidence and defense objections found its way online recently, shedding light on both the prosecutor's courtroom strategy and the defense team's attempted rebuttals. Also important is what's not presented as evidence. There's not a single … [Link]

Mashable » T-Mobile will refund up to $90 million for mistakenly billing customers

Friday 19 December 17:46:02 UTC 2014

John-legereFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — T-Mobile will issue up to $90 million in refunds for billing customers for cellphone text services they didn't order, under a settlement with federal regulators. The Federal Trade Commission announced the agreement Friday with T-Mobile over billing for unauthorized charges, a practice known as "cramming." T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. cellphone company, is also paying $18 million in fines to … [Link]

Mashable » Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny could spend 10 years behind bars

Friday 19 December 17:42:27 UTC 2014

NavalnyFeed-tw Feed-fbRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny could face up to 10 years behind bars after prosecutors asked a judge for the steep sentence during the closing argument in a fraud case against him on Friday. Navalny has maintained that the harsh sentence is actually a punishment for his political activities, as he has long been an outspoken critic of the Kremlin. See … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » StrongLoop Announces Industry First GUI for API Life Cycle Management

Friday 19 December 17:32:18 UTC 2014

StrongLoop has announced the general availability of StrongLoop Arc, the industry's first graphical user interface to manage the entire API life cycle in Node.js. Through a simple, visually pleasing user interface, users can develop, integrate, deploy and monitor APIs from creation through production, the company says. [Link]

Mashable » ICANN was hacked, but critical data was protected

Friday 19 December 17:28:07 UTC 2014

Ap119216194525-1Feed-tw Feed-fbHackers breached the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization that coordinates unique web addresses all across the world, but luckily didn't hit the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, an important leg that keeps the Internet running smoothly. Attackers used "spear fishing" to break into the system in late November, according to a post on ICANN's website this week. … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Discover SS7 Flaw, Allowing Total Access To Any Cell Phone, Anywhere

Friday 19 December 17:22:07 UTC 2014

krakman writes: Researchers discovered security flaws in SS7 that allow listening to private phone calls and intercepting text messages on a potentially massive scale – even when cellular networks are using the most advanced encryption now available. The flaws, to be reported at a hacker conference in Hamburg this month, are actually functions built into SS7 for other purposes – … [Link]

Mashable » Can Instagram save pit bulls?

Friday 19 December 17:14:53 UTC 2014

Pitbull-nailFeed-tw Feed-fb Broad-shouldered, strong-jawed and lean, Mr. Fantastic looks every bit what his superhero-esque name would suggest Only he's not very athletic. He frightens easily (especially around cats.) And those who know him best would likely refer to him as a "giant softie." He's also a pit bull "These breeds are big. A lot of people assume they're aggressive or mean," says … [Link]

Mashable » 1 woman was Photoshopped 21 times to show beauty standards around the world

Friday 19 December 17:13:16 UTC 2014

Thum1Feed-tw Feed-fbBeauty is in the eye of the Photoshopper. Photo editors from around the world adjusted a photo of journalist Marie Southard Ospina to conform to their own standards of beauty. See also: The secret Hollywood procedure that has fooled us for years Ospina, who describes herself as a plus-size woman, wrote that she wanted to see how the perception of women's … [Link]

Mashable » Woman claims Jenga victory with an insanely difficult move

Friday 19 December 17:00:54 UTC 2014

JengaFeed-tw Feed-fb Behold the Jenga grand master. Reddit user dkbobby posted this YouTube video of their sister-in-law performing a nearly improbable move in Jenga. The heavy, wobbling tower balances on a single block as she shoots it out from underneath with one, quick jab, leaving the tower completely in tact. Watching it just once is not enough. Brighten your holidays with Kermit … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. blames North Korea for Sony hack

Friday 19 December 16:54:34 UTC 2014

Kim-jong-unFeed-tw Feed-fbThe FBI said Friday that North Korea was responsible for the massive hack against Sony Pictures that led to embarrassing leaks of company secrets and the cancellation of a comedy movie. The accusation raised the question of whether the United States would be willing and able to respond to a foreign cyberattack on a private company. After weeks of speculation, the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Antarctic tourism may pose disease threat to penguins

Friday 19 December 16:47:00 UTC 2014

The Antarctic's blossoming tourist industry and warming climate could be placing penguins at greater risk of infectious diseases [Link]

Mashable » Nick Offerman does a Grinch-y reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'

Friday 19 December 16:45:20 UTC 2014

NickoffermanFeed-tw Feed-fb Gather 'round, kids! Nick Offerman is here to crush your Christmas cheer The actor appeared on Thursday's Tonight Show to spread his Grinch-y attitude with an honest telling of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas that is sure to make you cry To be fair, this is a much more succinct version of the classic tale that proves just as accurate … [Link]

Slashdot » Anyone Can Now Launch Their Own Version of the Pirate Bay

Friday 19 December 16:43:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Not satisfied with merely launching The Old Pirate Bay, torrent site isoHunt today debuted The Open Bay, which lets anyone deploy their own version of The Pirate Bay online. This is achieved via a new six-step wizard, which the group says requires you to be somewhat tech-savvy and have "minimal knowledge of how the Internet and … [Link]

Mashable » Fallon's #ChristmasFails can knock out your holiday spirit

Friday 19 December 16:40:18 UTC 2014

FallonFeed-tw Feed-fb Jimmy Fallon loves a good #ChristmasFail On Thursday night's Tonight Show, Fallon shared a few of his favorite tales of bad gifts, toppled trees and evil Santas, courtesy of the honest souls on Twitter. Consider this a lesson in how not to Christmas. Brighten your holidays with Kermit singing 'It Feels Like Christmas' The cutest staring contest you'll ever have … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Beardski Ski Masks Will Make You Look Like the Coolest Geek on the Slopes

Friday 19 December 16:38:30 UTC 2014

These are the best thing ever and I need one in my life. Beardski-Attitude meets performance. Sport this insulated ski mask with comfortable lined neoprene, woven thermal fleece and stylish 12-Inch synthetic beard on the slopes, riding your Harley or exploring the polar ice cap. This universal one-size-fits-all design securely holds the mask in place and is easy to wear/remove. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batgirl And Supergirl Go Caroling [Comic]

Friday 19 December 16:37:33 UTC 2014

Artist Mike Maihack releases one of these delightful “Batgirl and Supergirl” Christmas-themed comics each year and they’re always awesome! [Source: Mike Maihack] The post Batgirl And Supergirl Go Caroling [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » George Clooney: Kim Jong-un can't tell us what to do

Friday 19 December 16:37:21 UTC 2014

George-clooneyFeed-tw Feed-fbThere has been no shortage of Hollywood A-listers voicing their unhappiness with the media's coverage of the Sony hack — and George Clooney has joined the ranks. But he's not just mad at the media; he's pissed at Hollywood. See also: Sony ends 'The Interview' and hands hackers a terrifying new script According to an interview with Deadline, Clooney sent a … [Link]

Mashable » Sony hackers reportedly praise executives for pulling 'The Interview'

Friday 19 December 16:30:53 UTC 2014

The-interview1Feed-tw Feed-fbAccording to a new report, individuals behind the massive Sony hack have contacted executives at Sony Pictures, praising their decision to cancel The Interview and offering to stop leaking corporate data if the movie stays shelved. According to CNN, Sony executives received an email Thursday night believed to be from the hackers. The message called the decision to pull The Interview … [Link]

Mashable » Colorado theater shooter's parents: Please don't execute our son

Friday 19 December 16:13:34 UTC 2014

James-holmesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe parents of James Holmes, who killed 12 and injured 70 in a July 2012 Colorado theater shooting, say their son is "not a monster" and he should not be executed. See also: 7 Essential Questions About the Death Penalty, Answered "We do not know how many victims of the theater shooting would like to see our son killed. But we … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Acid bath stem-cell scientist can't reproduce results

Friday 19 December 16:04:00 UTC 2014

Haruko Obokata, at the Riken Institute in Kobe, Japan, admitted she could not reproduce evidence of the existence of STAP cells after an eight month investigation [Link]

Slashdot » Quantum Physics Just Got Less Complicated

Friday 19 December 15:59:00 UTC 2014

wabrandsma sends this news from Phys.org: Here's a nice surprise: quantum physics is less complicated than we thought. An international team of researchers has proved that two peculiar features of the quantum world previously considered distinct are different manifestations of the same thing. The result is published 19 December in Nature Communications. Patrick Coles, Jedrzej Kaniewski, and Stephanie Wehner made … [Link]

Mashable » 15 beautiful ways to use the new Instagram filters

Friday 19 December 15:30:37 UTC 2014

FiltersFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s time to move beyond #nofilter. This week, Instagram added new filters — Crema, Perpetua, Ludwig, Slumber and Aden — for the first time since 2012. According to Instagram's blog, the massive update was inspired by new smartphone technology and evolving photography trends See also: 10 DIY Photo Filters to Think Outside the App While snap-happy smartphone photographers still have the … [Link]

Mashable » The list of celebrities in the 'Colbert Report' musical finale is mind-blowing

Friday 19 December 15:27:45 UTC 2014

Colbertreport_musicalfinaleFeed-tw Feed-fbStephen Colbert bid farewell to his mortality on Thursday's final episode of The Colbert Report — seriously, he killed death. This man can do anything But, apparently, that wasn't enough for the comedian and host. He also gathered a few hundred of his closest celebrity friends for an eight-minute musical sendoff to the tune of "We’ll Meet Again” by Ross Parker … [Link]

Mashable » East London residents smell victory in battle with U.S. developers

Friday 19 December 15:16:33 UTC 2014

Patricia-and-jean_large_c1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It seems like a hearty protest with the help of Russell Brand can do wonders. The residents of the New Era estate in east London learnt Friday that the developers who bought their homes, with plans to refurbish and relet the property at much higher rates, are selling it to an affordable-homes provider. See also: East London residents fight … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers' Shutdown of 'The Interview' Confirms Coding Is a Superpower

Friday 19 December 15:16:00 UTC 2014

theodp writes: The idea of programming as a superpower was touched upon by CS teacher Alfred Thompson back in 2010, but it became a rallying call of sorts for the Hour of Code after Dropbox CEO Drew Houston described coding as "the closest thing we have to a superpower" in a Code.org video that went viral. And if the kids … [Link]

Mashable » Uber is trying to patent surge pricing

Friday 19 December 15:15:13 UTC 2014

Uber-price-surge-patent1Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen Uber Technologies Inc. jacked up prices in Sydney this week to meet the demand of people fleeing a hostage crisis, critics accused the ride-sharing service of price gouging. The company, though, makes no apologies for what it calls “surge pricing” — and in fact is seeking to patent it. Uber applied for a U.S. patent last year for “dynamically adjusting … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram is worth $35 billion, according to Citigroup

Friday 19 December 15:06:49 UTC 2014

InstagramFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion in April 2012, the price tag came as a shock to many A little more than two years later, Citigroup said Instagram is worth $35 billion, a number that the bank called "conservative" in a research note on Facebook issued Friday See also: Massive Instagram update adds 5 new filters It is another piece … [Link]

Mashable » BlackBerry misses on revenue in Q3, but still shows signs of turnaround

Friday 19 December 14:46:55 UTC 2014

BbclassicFeed-tw Feed-fbBlackBerry’s revenue for the third quarter came in below analyst estimates, but even so, it continued to show signs of turning around the business The phone maker reported revenue of $793 million in the three-month period ending Nov. 29. That's down from about $1.1 billion in the same quarter a year earlier, and below Wall Street estimates for revenue of $931 … [Link]

Mashable » 20 parents having a little too much fun with Elf on the Shelf

Friday 19 December 14:45:03 UTC 2014

Elf-on-the-shelfFeed-tw Feed-fbWith less than two weeks until Christmas, most of us are scrambling to finish shopping for loved ones. The holidays are a particularly magical time for young children, and it takes a hundred elves' worth of energy and cheer to make it so. It's hard enough to stealthily wrap all the presents with sneaky little ones around. Adding the Elf on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select Sony Headphones ($6.99 to $16.99)

Friday 19 December 14:34:59 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 60% off on select Sony Headphones. From $6.99 to $16.99, these are just perfect to stock up those empty stockings! [60% Off Select Sony Headphones ($6.99 to $16.99)] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select Sony Headphones ($6.99 to $16.99) appeared first on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LOOK! It’s a Robot Christmas Party! [Video]

Friday 19 December 14:31:23 UTC 2014

A fun “Merry Christmas” video from Autonomous Systems Lab, an organization that is part of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. [aslteam] The post LOOK! It’s a Robot Christmas Party! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate “I Am” Movie Supercut [Video]

Friday 19 December 14:30:52 UTC 2014

An entertaining mashup of some of the most popular movie characters in the world declaring who they are! I’m Batman. [MOVIECLIPS Trailers] The post The Ultimate “I Am” Movie Supercut [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Seeing 'The Hobbit' at 48 frames per second has improved a lot over 3 films

Friday 19 December 14:29:32 UTC 2014

The.hobbit.smaug_Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — The first time Peter Jackson presented footage from The Hobbit at 48 frames per second, most hissed that they hatesss it. But the high-frame-rate format has had a long journey since that April day back in 2012, when exhibitors and press saw a 10-minute sneak peek of Hobbit footage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. SEE ALSO: How … [Link]

Mashable » Hyperloop is coming 'within a decade,' says CEO

Friday 19 December 14:17:52 UTC 2014

41Feed-tw Feed-fb Tesla Motors CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk's idea for the Hyperloop is one that sounded a bit like fantasy to some But it appears that there's progress being made on the potentially game-changing transit system: The developers estimate an up-and-running Hyperloop in just 10 years See also: Elon Musk Is Worried Flying Cars Could Fall on Your Head Of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nathan Barnatt Does the Dr. Robotnik Dance! [Video]

Friday 19 December 14:00:33 UTC 2014

Not bad, but he’s missing about 100lbs in his belly! His Super Mario Super Dance is much better though! [Nathan Barnatt] The post Nathan Barnatt Does the Dr. Robotnik Dance! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Skeptics Would Like Media To Stop Calling Science Deniers 'Skeptics'

Friday 19 December 13:50:00 UTC 2014

Layzej writes: Prominent scientists, science communicators, and skeptic activists, are calling on the news media to stop using the word "skeptic" when referring to those who refuse to accept the reality of climate change, and instead refer to them by what they really are: science deniers. "Not all individuals who call themselves climate change skeptics are deniers. But virtually all … [Link]

Mashable » Turkish court releases anti-Erdogan editor, arrests 4 others

Friday 19 December 13:14:43 UTC 2014

TurkeyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe editor of a popular opposition newspaper in Turkey has been released in Istanbul after he was arrested on Sunday. However, a Turkish court has ordered the arrest of four people detained in recent raids on a newspaper and a television station affiliated with the U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, a one-time ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned foe. See … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Discover That Exercise Changes Your DNA

Friday 19 December 13:07:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes The human genome is astonishingly complex and dynamic, with genes constantly turning on or off, depending on what biochemical signals they receive from the body. Scientists have known that certain genes become active or quieter as a result of exercise but they hadn't understood how those genes knew how to respond to exercise. Now the NYT reports that … [Link]

Mashable » Study: More teens are fleeing from Facebook

Friday 19 December 13:05:28 UTC 2014

Fleeing-facebookFeed-tw Feed-fbAn iStrategyLabs report from January 2014 caused quite a ruffle among the Facebook top brass and investors, as it indicated that teens are leaving the ubiquitous social platform Now, a Thursday report from Frank N. Magid Associates Inc. (via Bloomberg) shows that Facebook's popularity among younger users is in serious decline See also: Facebook Admits Teen Use May Be Declining According … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Europe set to allow individual nations to ban GM crops

Friday 19 December 13:00:00 UTC 2014

Proposed new rules would let member states of the European Union ban genetically modified crops on their soil even if the EU has approved the crops [Link]

Mashable » 18 houses that Christmas harder than you

Friday 19 December 12:30:25 UTC 2014

Holiday-lightFeed-tw Feed-fbThe bright and pulsating LEDS, the raggedy old Santa and reindeer figurines, the astronomical electric bill — it wouldn't be the holidays without a few houses in your neighborhood going hardcore with their light displays. Typically a mix of tacky and alluring, these Clark Griswald-level displays of cheer really help to make the lack of sleep because of the lights shining … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feedback: A gramophone news service

Friday 19 December 12:30:00 UTC 2014

Prefiguration in Budapest, call us on the Telephonoscope, the round globe is a vast head and more (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

New Scientist – News » Europa's geysers disappear in a cloud of mystery

Friday 19 December 12:04:00 UTC 2014

Plumes of water from Jupiter's moon Europa have not reappeared since their discovery – and evidence now suggests they may not have existed to begin with [Link]

Mashable » Kurdish forces claim to have broken Islamic State's siege of Mount Sinjar

Friday 19 December 11:54:52 UTC 2014

Ap239655240384Feed-tw Feed-fbKurdish forces said they have broken Islamic State's siege of Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq, where thousands of Yazidis have been trapped for several months. See also: Slave to Terror: One Woman Sold to ISIS Tells the Story of Her Escape "The peshmerga have managed to reach the mountain. A vast area has been liberated," said Masrour Barzani, head of the … [Link]

Mashable » Candle heater captures the hearts of funders on Indiegogo

Friday 19 December 11:52:27 UTC 2014

EglooFeed-tw Feed-fb Candles are often used for decoration, or to make a room smell like lilacs, but can you use them for heating? According to an IndieGogo project called Egloo, you can — with the addition of terracotta pots See also: 25 Best Free Android Apps Candles in the base of Egloo heat a small, inner terracotta dome to about 300º F. … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Scheduling Benefits Employees Love — and Work Hard to Keep

Friday 19 December 11:45:27 UTC 2014

Hands-holding-iphone-thumbsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt might seem counterintuitive, but many entrepreneurs are finding that being flexible — for example, by offering their team half days or an unlimited vacation policy — not only helps company morale, but increases the amount of work that gets done. We asked nine entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what specific benefits have helped their business thrive. Their answers are … [Link]

Mashable » 16 interesting facts about your favorite holiday movies

Friday 19 December 11:30:06 UTC 2014

051711ad5684f97255febb3a359a76baFeed-tw Feed-fbThat kid from A Christmas Story has been a bigger part of your holiday binge-watch than you might realize. Amazon X-Ray, a feature found on Fire Tablets, pulls data from websites like IMDb to inform you about your favorite movies, including holiday staples like Home Alone, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Elf. See also: 3 holiday movie fan theories that prove … [Link]

Slashdot » Colorado Sued By Neighboring States Over Legal Pot

Friday 19 December 11:26:00 UTC 2014

SternisheFan notes that Nebraska and Oklahoma are suing Colorado over marijuana legalization. The attorneys general of Nebraska and Oklahoma sued Colorado in the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, arguing state-legalized marijuana from Colorado is improperly spilling across state lines. The suit invokes the federal government's right to regulate both drugs and interstate commerce, and says Colorado's decision to legalize marijuana … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 19 December 2014

Friday 19 December 11:25:55 UTC 2014

Distinguishing Cause and Effect using Observational Data — research paper evaluating effectiveness of the “additive noise” test, a nifty statistical trick to identify causal relationships from observational data. (via Slashdot) Clustering Bitcoin Accounts Using Heuristics (O’Reilly Radar) — In theory, … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Hadoop Application Architectures – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 19 December 11:25:12 UTC 2014

Get "Hadoop Application Architectures" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2014-12-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Comedy as activism: Why laughing together beats mourning alone

Friday 19 December 11:04:41 UTC 2014

Comedy-activism-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it." This famous first sentence of Langston Hughes' 1966 essay "A Note on Humor" still rings true today — especially for comedians whose work tackles serious issues, when "it" can mean anything from racial justice to gender equality to LGBT rights. Humor can address these important topics in … [Link]

Mashable » Women in the British Army could soon be taking up combat roles

Friday 19 December 10:46:31 UTC 2014

Ap10080107164Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Women in the British Army could be allowed to fight on the front line for the first time, the Ministry of Defence announced Friday A review into the Army's current restrictions says the change could come by 2016. See also: Church of England announces first female bishop "Roles in our Armed Forces should be determined by ability not gender," … [Link]

Slashdot » Kepler Makes First Exoplanet Discovery After Mission Reboot

Friday 19 December 10:31:00 UTC 2014

astroengine writes NASA's Kepler space telescope has detected its first new extrasolar planet after mission engineers were able to save the mission from a premature death after two of the exoplanet hunter's four stabilizing reaction wheels failed last year. Called "K2," the extended mission arose from an "innovative idea" that appears to have given the prolific telescope a new lease … [Link]

Mashable » The best kisses of 2014

Friday 19 December 10:30:08 UTC 2014

Kisses_2014-1Feed-tw Feed-fb2014 was filled with enough powerful, poignant and sweet embraces to kiss this year goodbye. Here are the best in photos. Read more…More about Pics, Lists, Photography, Love, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » The ultimate gift guide for the techie in your life

Friday 19 December 10:26:55 UTC 2014

Knd980Feed-tw Feed-fb In the waning weeks of 2014, one of the most tech-centric years in recent memory, you may be wondering what, if any, gift ideas you can come with for the geek who has everything Take heart, oh generous bearer of gadget swag, there's more to life than iPhones and wearable health trackers. See also: Having High-Tech Gadgets Is a Career-Booster, … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb signs deal to collect tourist taxes in Amsterdam

Friday 19 December 9:43:04 UTC 2014

AmsterdamFeed-tw Feed-fbAirbnb has signed a deal with the city of Amsterdam to collect and pay taxes from hosts. See also: The Beginner's Guide to Airbnb It's the first agreement for the company of this kind with a European city, although earlier this year it announced a similar deal in San Francisco, where it collects a 14% hotel occupancy fee. It also collects … [Link]

Mashable » Minecraft creator beats out Beyoncé for $70M Beverly Hills mansion

Friday 19 December 8:41:24 UTC 2014

Screen-shot-2014-12-18-at-10.54.12-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe most expensive home in Beverly Hills — which triggered a bidding war among celebrities and moneyed international buyers — has been snapped up by billionaire Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft. For $70 million, Persson got the 23,000 square-foot mansion and everything inside, including cases of Dom Perignon and two dozen Roberto Cavalli place settings at $3,700 a pop, according … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Teleco.IO API Offers Asset Management For Telecom

Friday 19 December 8:10:09 UTC 2014

This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release. [Link]

Slashdot » Review: The BlackBerry Classic Is One of the Best Phones of 2009

Friday 19 December 8:06:00 UTC 2014

Molly McHugh writes When Apple launched the iPhone in 2007, and I owned a BlackBerry Curve. To me, my BlackBerry was close to being the absolute perfect smartphone. Today, BlackBerry revealed the Classic, a phone that is designed to make me—and everyone who owned a BlackBerry before the touchscreen revolution—remember how much we loved them. Share on Google+ Read more of this story … [Link]

Mashable » Rich Russians buy up London property as ruble tumbles

Friday 19 December 6:00:25 UTC 2014

H_02148788Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The falling value of the ruble has led to a lot of economic uncertainty in Russia. But in London, luxury real estate agents are enjoying more business as wealthy Russian oligarchs look for a safe haven to park their savings One high-end real estate agent said that, until recently, one in five of their clients came from Russia. After … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert cheats death in final 'Report'

Friday 19 December 5:50:05 UTC 2014

Stephen.colbert.final_.show_Feed-tw Feed-fbStephen Colbert, the pseudo-conservative commentator and talk-show host developed by the real Stephen Colbert on The Daily Show and honed to biting perfection for nine years on The Colbert Report, didn't die Thursday night on Comedy Central. He's going to live forever. Of course he is. SEE ALSO: The 15 truthiest Stephen Colbert quotes, America Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A. was … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Confirms Open Investigation Into Gamergate

Friday 19 December 5:33:00 UTC 2014

v3rgEz writes In a terse form letter responding to a FOIA request, the FBI has confirmed it has an open investigation into Gamergate, the loose but controversial coalition of gamers calling for ethics in gaming journalism — even as some members have harassed and sent death threats to female gaming developers and critics. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. … [Link]

Mashable » 10 weirdest things that have been pulled out of people's bums

Friday 19 December 5:30:12 UTC 2014

ButtsFeed-tw Feed-fb Everyone has done something stupid to get themselves into trouble, but idiotic stunts that can land you in the hospital is usually not what that happens once your grown-up common sense kicks in YouTube channel AllTime10's compiled some of the most unbelievable instances when people decided to not listen when their brains told them sticking objects like potatoes, concrete and … [Link]

Mashable » The best iPad apps of 2014

Friday 19 December 5:00:01 UTC 2014

AppsFeed-tw Feed-fbBetween iOS 8 and a new lineup of tablets from Apple, iPad users got some pretty big updates in 2014. Of course, major hardware and software updates also means a slew of new and better-than-ever apps. With all-new ways to tell stories, shoot and edit photos and create documents, iPad users can get more done than ever before See also: The … [Link]

Mashable » A complete recap of 'The Interview,' the movie Sony may never show you

Friday 19 December 4:52:05 UTC 2014

The.interview.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Sony has no plans at the moment to release The Interview after scrapping its Christmas Day theatrical release this week — not DVD, not VOD, not streaming, nothing. As of this writing, you simply cannot see the movie, and probably won’t for a good long while. But before Guardians of Peace threatened physical violence against movie theaters, … [Link]

Mashable » Eight children stabbed to death in Cairns suburb

Friday 19 December 4:18:14 UTC 2014

Screen-shot-2014-12-18-at-8.12.15-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbEight children, aged between 18 months and 15 years old, were found stabbed to death in a home in the small Cairns suburb of Manoora in Australia, authorities said Friday. See also: Australians cry together as Martin Place becomes floral shrine for Sydney siege victims Cairns detectives are investigating the children's deaths after being called to the Manoora residence around 11:20 … [Link]

Mashable » Ho-ho-hair: The 12 beards of Christmas

Friday 19 December 3:36:34 UTC 2014

Beard-calendarFeed-tw Feed-fb‘Tis the season for facial hair. In her photo series, "The Twelve Beards of Christmas," Stephanie Jarstad gives a bunch of bearded dudes some festive additions to their impressive facial hair. Available on her Etsy shop, the poster featuring the 12 beards is perfect for any hair-themed holiday party. See also: The Best Type of Beard for Your Face The series … [Link]

Mashable » Women's big-wave surfing makes a splash with WickrX Super Sessions

Friday 19 December 3:33:46 UTC 2014

MavsthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbPRINCETON-BY-THE-SEA, California — The conditions weren't epic, at least by the standards of what is perhaps big-wave surfing's most legendary break. The spectators were few on Wednesday just off the coast of this hamlet about 20 miles south of San Francisco. But the event? The event was a resounding success Twelve of the world's top female big-wave surfers — many of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weird sea ghost breaks record for deepest living fish

Friday 19 December 3:30:00 UTC 2014

A newly discovered species with a bizarre body has been spotted deeper down than any other living fish [Link]

Mashable » Bay Area public defenders rally behind 'Black Lives Matter' movement

Friday 19 December 3:20:35 UTC 2014

ThumFeed-tw Feed-fbPublic defenders across the San Francisco Bay Area added their voice to protests that have swept the country in the wake of a string of police killings of unarmed black men on Thursday with several simultaneous rallies at local court houses. Members of the Public Defenders Offices of San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and Solano counties spent their lunch … [Link]

Slashdot » Satellite Captures Glowing Plants From Space

Friday 19 December 3:02:00 UTC 2014

sciencehabit writes About 1% of the light that strikes plants is re-emitted as a faint, fluorescent glow—a measure of photosynthetic activity. Today, scientists released a map of this glow as measured by the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, a NASA satellite launched in July with the goal of mapping the net amount of carbon in the atmosphere. The map reveals that tropical … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2085: The Supreme Leader's Plan!

Friday 19 December 2:26:33 UTC 2014

JoT thumbThe Interview! If you enJoyed the comic, please make a note to retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]

Mashable » Massive downtown LA inferno labeled arson

Friday 19 December 2:26:06 UTC 2014

La-downtown-fireFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The massive inferno that ripped through an apartment complex under construction in downtown, melted signs on an adjacent freeway and blew out the windows of nearby buildings has been classified as arson by local and federal investigators. The Dec. 8 blaze at the seven-story Da Vinci apartment complex caused between $20 million and $30 million in damage, Erik … [Link]

Mashable » Congress blocks feds from meddling with medical marijuana

Friday 19 December 1:16:04 UTC 2014

Ap833875806096Feed-tw Feed-fbIn Congress, it's rare for a spending bill to move forward without a deluge of last-minute additions for politicians' pet projects. This year's $1.1 trillion spending bill, signed yesterday by President Obama, is no different. See also: 5 Ways Congress' Proposed Budget Could Affect You But while an amendment to water down banking regulations is drawing scrutiny, two congressmen from California … [Link]

Slashdot » Investigation: Apple Failing To Protect Chinese Factory Workers

Friday 19 December 0:56:00 UTC 2014

mrspoonsi writes with the findings of an investigation into working conditions at a factory that makes Apple products. Poor treatment of workers in Chinese factories which make Apple products has been discovered by an undercover BBC Panorama investigation. Filming on an iPhone 6 production line showed Apple's promises to protect workers were routinely broken. It found standards on workers' hours, … [Link]

Mashable » You can now explore Google Street View with virtual reality

Friday 19 December 0:48:11 UTC 2014

Google-io-cardboard-14Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle Cardboard, the tech giant's low-cost virtual reality headset that's literally made of cardboard and works with phones, is now compatible with Street View. Google announced on Tuesday that users can wear the headset and experience Google Maps Street View in a new, immersive way See also: Virtual Paul McCartney app is mind-blowingly cool The headset, which costs as little as … [Link]

Slashdot » Critical Git Security Vulnerability Announced

Friday 19 December 0:13:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Github has announced a security vulnerability and has encouraged users to update their Git clients as soon as possible. The blog post reads in part: "A critical Git security vulnerability has been announced today, affecting all versions of the official Git client and all related software that interacts with Git repositories, including GitHub for Windows and … [Link]

Mashable » Children's films are filled with more trauma than adult dramas, study finds

Friday 19 December 0:08:00 UTC 2014

MufasaFeed-tw Feed-fbHeads up, parents — you might want to take out the Finding Nemo DVD and replace it with something a bit less violent. Consider There Will Be Blood. An exaggeration, sure, but a new study out of the University College London and the University of Ottawa has found that primary characters in children's films are 2.5 times more likely to die … [Link]

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