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 » Authorities under fire after Shanghai stampede leaves 36 dead
Families of loved ones killed in a Shanghai, China New Year's Eve stampede are angry at authorities for not preventing the tragedy and for giving false information in the aftermath A large, tightly-packed crowd had gathered in Shanghai's Chen Yi Square to watch a laser show and celebrate the New Year, but the festivities turned to chaos about 30 minutes before … [Link]
Slashdot » Private Russian Company Proposes Lunar Base
MarkWhittington writes According to an article in Sputnik, a private Russian company called Lin Industrial has announced that it is capable of building a lunar base. However, according to information contained to a recent post in Parabolic Arc, this announcement may be more the result of idle boasting than an objective assessment of actual ability. Nevertheless, Lin seems to be … [Link]
Mashable » Annual polar bear plunges splash winter in the face
While you slept off a confetti hangover, thousands of nutty people risked frostbite for polar bear plunges. The annual events attract the brave and foolish who start the new year with a splash — a really cold splash. On Jan. 1, people from France to New Jersey gathered on beaches to show winter weather who's boss by stripping down to bathing … [Link]
Mashable » Air France flight makes emergency landing due to overheating seat
An Air France flight declared an emergency Thursday and ended up diverting to another airport because of an overheating seat Flight 54 was traveling from Paris to Washington, D.C. when it was diverted to Montreal. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked The Boeing 777 landed safely in Montreal. Update EMERGENCY DIVERSION #AF54 Pilot has declared a MAYDAY … [Link]
Slashdot » Fraud, Not Hackers, Took Most of Mt. Gox's Missing Bitcoins
itwbennett writes Nearly all of the roughly $370 million in bitcoin that disappeared in the February 2014 collapse of Mt. Gox probably vanished due to fraudulent transactions, with only 1 percent taken by yet-to-be-identified hackers, according to a report in Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, citing sources close to a Tokyo police probe. The disclosure follows months of investigations by police … [Link]
Mashable » Totally adorable French bulldog puppy performs totally adorable tricks
In four days, a French bulldog puppy learned more tricks than a human toddler. Brody Brixton, a classy named 12-week-old pup from California, showed off his impressive talents that include crawling, high fives and ringing a bell. Prediction: Impossibly cute puppies will rule us all one day. Dude plays pitch-perfect cover of 'The Cup Song' with guns Everyone in Hollywood … [Link]
Mashable » Only 11% of Silicon Valley executives are women
Gender inequality in Silicon Valley is no secret. The tech scene is often criticized for its gender gap in pay — research shows that men with graduate or professional degrees earn 73% more than women with the same credentials. But it extends beyond salary — women are drastically underrepresented in Silicon Valley leadership positions, too See also: Women Are Vastly Underrepresented … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone in Hollywood loved slow motion in 2014
The world will never slow down for you — unless you're Taylor Swift demolishing a vintage sports car with a golf club. So many cathartic moments in film, television and music videos relied on slow motion in 2014 that you might have stopped noticing the technique altogether. There was Gone Girl, Guardians of the Galaxy, the intro to True Detective … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber's Latest FCC Filing: Comcast's Nightmare Come To Life
An anonymous reader writes with this excerpt from BGR: What's every incumbent ISP's worst nightmare? If we had to guess, it looks something like the filing that Google just made with the Federal Communications Commission. As The Wall Street Journal reports, Google this week told the FCC that reclassifying broadband providers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act would have … [Link]
Mashable » Photos from Afghanistan: Longest war in U.S. history comes to an end
The longest war in U.S. history came to an official end after several transition ceremonies this week, ostensibly halting American and coalition forces' combat duties in Afghanistan As civilian casualties in Afghanistan continue to climb due in part to a resurgence by the Taliban, coalition troops will hand over most military duties to Afghan security forces, though 12,000 U.S. troops will … [Link]
Mashable » Oregon fans marry in Rose Bowl parking lot
Steven Twomey and Lisa DeFluri were set to have a beach wedding in Oregon in July. But when their beloved Oregon Ducks got a berth to the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, they changed their plans. Twomey and DeFluri were married Thursday at the tailgate party in Pasadena about 100 yards from the entrance to the stadium. See … [Link]
Mashable » University in Michigan banishes the word 'bae'
Bae, 2015 is going to be cra-cra. Or not. Lake Superior State University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan released its annual list of banished words on Thursday, kicking "bae," "swag" and "skill set" back into 2014. Each year since 1976, the college has published the "List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness." See … [Link]
Slashdot » Would Twitter Make President Obama 'Follow' the Tea Party If the Price Is Right?
theodp (442580) writes Giving others the impression that individuals support something that they actually don't could get you fined and placed under house arrest. But if you're Twitter, it could boost your bottom line. Gigaom's Carmel DeAmicis reports that brands pay Twitter to falsely appear in your following list, an advertising technique brought to light by William Shatner after he … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Darth Vader Charades [Comic]
Vader doesn’t play well… [Source: Slackmatic Comics] The post Darth Vader Charades [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mike Relm Makes Remix for Awesome Mix Tape (From Guardians of the Galaxy)
Guardians of the Galaxy took the universe by storm this year (get it, because they guard the galaxy) and one of the elements that helped so many people latch on to it was its obvious love for the lost art of the mix tape. Mike Relm (an electronic music producer and director based out of San Fran) decided he loved … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Perfect New Year Cocktail for Geeks and Gamers [Pic]
A gamer martini! [Source: Mumpls on Reddit] The post The Perfect New Year Cocktail for Geeks and Gamers [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Make your Bedroom Bigger on the Inside With this TARDIS Fold-Down Bed
Blogger and DIY-er Stubbs from “The Stubby Thumb” wanted to to make her guest bedroom a little bigger on the inside, and since “murphy beds” were a little too expensive, she decided to make one of her own. Murphy beds are pretty spectacular. They are also spectacularly expensive. I looked around, and the best price I found on a bare … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's surprise holiday gifts made fans cry
Unlike Santa, Taylor Swift has a long list of ex-lovers. But like Santa, Taylor Swift has a list of people getting gifts With a little help from her two cats, Swift bought, wrapped and shipped out personalized holiday presents to random fans. The lucky fans recorded their reactions that are best described as adorable freak outs Watch your back, Mrs. … [Link]
Mashable » Beyond 'Serial': Unraveling Jay's stories
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Mashable » The French set 940 cars on fire to ring in 2015
A total of 940 cars were set on fire in France as part of a New Year's tradition, the Interior Ministry said Thursday. That's an improvement over last year, when 1,067 cars went up in flames. See also: 36 dead, 47 injured in Shanghai New Year's celebration stampede As unusual as it may sound, setting fire to parked cars is a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » You could be wearing your alibi right now
Your Fitbit could tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Personal data from wearable technology is now being used in court 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Futurama Jokes That Will Make You Smarter
Futurama is an incredibly well written show that throws joke after joke at its audience, well aware that some of those jokes will only be picked up on by their brightest and most scientifically inclined fans. But it’s also clear to see the creators of the show enjoy that. Slipping in jokes that may fly over some of their audience’s … [Link]
Mashable » 'Price Is Right' contestants think an iPhone 6 costs $7,500
The price is very, very wrong Two contestants on The Price Is Right bid more than $7,000 for an iPhone 6, six grand more than the actual retail price Aaron Paul best sums it up: 
Dude plays pitch-perfect cover of 'The Cup Song' with guns Totally adorable French bulldog puppy performs totally adorable tricks Everyone in Hollywood loved slow motion … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BitPay Bitcore JavaScript API Receives Major Update
BitCore, an open source Node.js library enabling developers to create BitCoin apps with JavaScript, has been updated from 0.1 to version 0.8. According to Alyssa Hertig of cointelegraph.com, major improvements to the library have been made to elevate design and usability concerns.
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Slashdot » Finnish KRP Questions Suspected Lizard Squad Member
An anonymous reader writes Coming on the heels of the UK arrest of Vinnie Omari, Yle reports that Finnish police have interviewed "Ryan", the Finland-based hacker reportedly responsible for hacking the PlayStation and Xbox networks on Christmas day, but have not arrested him — contrary to reports in the international media (such as Washington Post). Lizard Squad had tweeted that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 83% Off Lexar Professional 400x 128GB SDXC UHS-I Flash Memory Card – $50.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Lexar Professional 400x 128GB SDXC UHS-I Flash Memory Card for just $50.99 plus free shipping. That’s 83% off ont he card’s regular list price of $299.99. The Lexar Professional 400x SDXCTM UHS-I card leverages UHS-I technology to deliver professional-level, high-speed performance and reliability, with 400x (60MB/s) minimum guaranteed sustained … [Link]
Mashable » Street style before everyone became a fashion blogger
Street style photography is not simply a modern sensation. Photographer Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) captured everyday fashion in the early 20th century In addition to an enthusiastic amateur photographer, Sambourne was an illustrator and the chief cartoonist of English magazine Punch Originally taking up photography to improve his design work, he used photographs of friends, family and servants as reference models … [Link]
Mashable » 13 unsolved mysteries that still need answers in 2015
From a missing plane to a vast city hidden beneath Earth, 2014 left many stones unturned. Although we made many discoveries over the course of 12 months, some of them led to even more puzzling questions See also: The biggest stories of 2014 Will 2015 be the year our search for answers comes to an end? Here are the mysteries the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What is Soil Made Of? [Science Video]
Listen as Caleigh Waddell breaks down a question that I’ve been asking myself for a long time: What is dirt (or soil!) made of? The answer varies a lot depending on your location, of course, but this video is a good start. [Mental Floss] The post What is Soil Made Of? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
Mashable » MH370 relatives view AirAsia crash with empathy, and envy
Images of bodies and wreckage floating in Indonesian waters gave relatives of those lost aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 anguish and grief, but they also provided the answers that other families have sought in vain for nearly 10 months. See also: Why air disasters keep happening in Southeast Asia Those with loved ones aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 can only imagine what … [Link]
Mashable » Woman pulls off the perfect selfie prank
Never trust anyone who asks you to take selfies A gullible dude repeatedly fell for the same selfie prank — every time his sister asked him to pose for a photo, she instead shot video footage. She tricked him … a lot. Dock Selfie Goes Horribly Wrong on Live TV GoPros and Drones Are Taking Selfies to New Heights Man … [Link]
Mashable » Sarah Palin posted a photo of her son stepping on their dog for New Year's
Like plenty of people around the globe, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin posted an inspirational message on Facebook to kick off 2015 This year, she chose a photo of her 6-year-old son stepping on the family dog See also: Bizarre Police Report Details Drunken Palin Family Brawl Palin's son, Trig, was just trying to help wash the dishes. The dog … [Link]
Mashable » All 50 states participate in First Day Hikes event
If "be more active" or "get in shape" was one of your New Year's resolutions, the First Day Hike can help you get started. Jan. 1, 2015 marks the fourth year that all 50 states have participated in the annual event that hopes to motivate Americans to explore state parks. The event started 20 years ago, and has been growing in … [Link]
Slashdot » New App Detects Government Stingray Cell Phone Trackers
HughPickens.com writes IMSI catchers, otherwise known as stingrays, are those surveillance tools that masquerade as cell towers and trick mobile phones into connecting, spewing private data in the process. Law-enforcement agencies have been using them for almost two decades, but there's never been a good way for individuals to detect them. Now Lily Hay Newman reports that SnoopSnitch scans for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Hobbit Dwarf Cheat Sheet [Pic]
With the third installment of “The Hobbit” out in cinemas, here’s a convenient cheat sheet to help you distinguish between the numerous Dwarves featured in the movie. [Source: LOTRProject] The post The Hobbit Dwarf Cheat Sheet [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Italian aid workers kidnapped in Syria say they're in 'big danger' in video
Two young Italian aid workers who went missing in the Syrian city of Aleppo this summer have appeared in a new video, urging their government to secure their release. See also: Satellite images show historic Syrian sites reduced to rubble The footage, seen below, features the two young women identified as Greta Ramelli and Vanessa Marzullo holding a sign with the … [Link]
Mashable » Dude plays pitch-perfect cover of 'The Cup Song' with guns
Lock, stock and sing your heart out. Gun enthusiast Jim Huish packed some heat on a freezing Utah day for his cover of "The Cup Song." Your move, Anna Kendrick. Totally adorable French bulldog puppy performs totally adorable tricks Everyone in Hollywood loved slow motion in 2014 Taylor Swift's surprise holiday gifts made fans cry 'Price Is Right' contestants think … [Link]
Mashable » Manila's NYE fireworks looked bonkers
Sorry, New York, Sydney and London — Manila's fireworks dominated New Year's Eve celebrations Colorful explosions blasted in every corner of the Philippines' capital city as revelers set off fireworks to celebrate 2015. Footage shot from a central skyscraper shows the vibrant, deafening and quite dangerous chaos of the festivities. Dude plays pitch-perfect cover of 'The Cup Song' with guns … [Link]
Mashable » 10 delicious hangover foods that won't break your New Year's resolution
Start the 2015 off right — with brunch. After you've partied the night away on New Year's Eve, it's time to get started on your list of goals for a healthy new year. You don't have to turn into a health-nut overnight, but you should at least get through the first 24 hours before breaking your resolution. See also: 5 DIY … [Link]
Mashable » Freak tornado-like wind sweeps Rose Bowl
A dust devil blew through part of the Rose Bowl fan area on Wednesday, tossing tents into the air and sending fans fleeing in all directions The mini tornado-like gust, which was caught on film, knocked over at least two people. Four people suffered minor injuries See also: ESPN's adorable toddler analysts explain college football The Florida State Seminoles will … [Link]
Mashable » Which city partied the latest on New Year's?
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Year in News: What Happened Next (Stories From November-December 2014)
Concluding our look back at the stories we covered during 2014 and what happened next, we turn to November. The Unicode Consortium, which develops standards to make sure characters appear consistently across different software and systems, unveiled proposals for changes to emoji, a system of characters for expressing emotions. It suggested the option to choose between five skin tones for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » White wine may not really exist
Grapes used to make some of the famed white wines in fact contain anthocyanin pigments that give red wine its colour, which could solve a winemaking mystery 
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Options For a Standalone Offline Printing Station?
An anonymous reader writes My father is considering a Chromebook, but there is a problem: He occasionally wants to print. Chrome OS only talks to physical printers by Google Cloud Print, so the printer has to be online one way or another. But my father wants to surf over 3G, so he has no network infrastructure. Now what are the … [Link]
Mashable » 12 'Back to the Future' technologies coming in 2015
The future is here, McFly. In 1989, Back to the Future Part II offered bold predictions for the technologies of 2015. No longer would we heat the oven or tie our own shoelaces — the future looked like a lazy, neon-colored dream. Well, now that we've officially entered 2015, it's time to get pumped for the technology coming this year because … [Link]
Mashable » 14 realistic New Year's resolutions for underachievers
Set the bar low — like, really low — for 2015. Another year has gone by and chances are you haven't saved a ton of money, ran a marathon or reorganized your closet (and kept it that way). But the new year means there's another fresh start to try again, or perhaps set a goal that's a little more achievable. See … [Link]
Mashable » What it takes to clean up Times Square after NYE
Nearly 1 million people crowded into Times Square on New Year's Eve to watch the ball drop and ring in 2015 with confetti But it only takes 178 sanitation workers to clean it up the next day. See also: Around the world on New Year's Eve in photos More than 2,000 pounds of confetti is dropped at the strike of midnight … [Link]
Mashable » 22-year-old who United and Orbitz are suing raises $42,000 for legal fund
The 22-year-old who started Skiplagged.com, a website that reveals cheap airfares available through "hidden city" ticketing, is getting some help in his fight against United Airlines and Orbitz. More than 2,000 people have donated more than $42,000 to Aktarer Zaman's legal fund. See also: Study will make you question prices on travel websites The two travel companies are suing him for … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Arrest Over Xbox Live and Playstation Network Outages
An anonymous reader writes Neowin.net is reporting the arrest of one Vincent Omari, a UK citizen [see also this Daily Mail story from a few days ago mentioning Omari], in the Christmas Day DDoS attacks on Sony's PSN and Microsoft's XBL systems: "In documents sent to Neowin, Vinnie Omari has been accused of 'hacking of the Playstation Network and Xbox … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian president Assad makes rare public appearance on NYE
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited troops near Damascus on New Year’s Eve in a rare public appearance for the leader. Syrian state-run news agency SANA identified the location as Jobar, which is located on the outskirts of Damascus on the front lines of the country's brutal civil war See also: My meeting with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad Though he has visited … [Link]
Mashable » New Year's hangovers sucked in the 1940s, too
Eat, drink and be sorry tomorrow — New Year's resolutions don't begin until after the first hangover of the year, anyway. Read more…More about Pics, Lists, Features, History, and New Years
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New Scientist – News » Ice floe serves as lab for drifting Arctic explorers
Two Norwegians are enduring darkness for months on end as they conduct experiments from a hovercraft floating on Arctic ice 
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Mashable » CDC: Flu has reached epidemic level, 15 child deaths in U.S.
The flu has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. this season according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Statistics released this week, show that the influenza virus outbreak reached the epidemic threshold during the week ending Dec. 20. See also: Study: Ginseng Extract Could Help Fight Off the Flu "At this time, all of CDC's influenza surveillance systems are showing … [Link]
Slashdot » Vast Nazi Facility Uncovered In Austria; Purported A-Bomb Development Site
schwit1 (797399) writes "Suspiciously high radiation levels around the Austrian town of St. Georgen an der Gusen had long fueled theories that there was a buried bunker nearby where Nazis had tested nuclear weapons during WWII. Those suspicions came one step closer to being confirmed last week after the opening of a 75-acre underground complex was dug out from below … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit ends 2014 with 71 billion pageviews
Social news site Reddit has shared some of its stats from 2014, showing it's one step closer to fulfilling its mission to become the "front page of the internet." According to a post on Reddit blog, the site had 71.25 billion pageviews, 54.9 million posts and 535 million comments in 2014. It harbors over 8,000 active communities, and the site's official … [Link]
Slashdot » Happy Public Domain Day: Works That Copyright Extension Stole From Us In 2015
Jennifer Jenkins, Director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, points out what could have entered public domain in 2015 but won't and why we need to use the upcoming Public Domain Day to focus on the importance of copyright reform. She writes: "What could have been entering the public domain in the US on January 1, … [Link]
Mashable » 8 apps to help you actually keep your 2015 New Year's resolutions
New Year's resolutions are tough. Though we may start the year with the best of intentions, old habits die hard and too often we're back to our old ways by spring See also: 7 social media resolutions for 2015 But when it comes to keeping those pesky resolutions, your smartphone can actually be your best friend. Whether it's finally getting in … [Link]
Mashable » First victim of AirAsia Flight 8501 identified, eighth body recovered
A passenger aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 became the first victim of the crash to be returned to her family Thursday, one of many painful reunions to come, as search crews struggled against wind and heavy rain to find more than 150 people still missing. See also: Why air disasters keep happening in Southeast Asia Hayati Lutfiah Hamid's identity was confirmed by … [Link]
Mashable » Looking for a new job in 2015? 6 things to do before you quit
Here comes 2015. You know this is going to be your year. As such, you may also know that you’re going to leave your current job for an incredible new one. So, let’s get you prepared to make that transition graceful and smooth, shall we? Here are six important things to do before you quit: 1. Make those last doctor and … [Link]
Mashable » Britain rings in the New Year with spectacular fireworks displays
Fireworks lit up the skies across Britain on New Year's Eve, attracting large crowds eager to celebrate the start of 2015. See also: 22 reasons to be excited about 2015 in the UK In London, crowds celebrated the arrival of the New Year from the banks of the River Thames with a multi-coloured display of fireworks This aerial footage of the … [Link]
Mashable » Americans still prefer landlines at work
At a time when at least one-third of American households have dropped landlines altogether, old-school phones are still "very important" to Americans at work. That's according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center that explores attitudes toward technology in the workplace. Pew found email far outweighed phone technology of any kind in importance, according to more than 1,000 American … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 most charitable nations in the world
Generosity is universal, and people across the globe participate in charitable giving. That said, there are certain countries whose residents rise above the rest when it comes to giving behavior. According to the World Giving Index 2014, published in November by the Charities Aid Foundation, Myanmar and the United States topped the list of most charitable nations, based on donations, volunteer … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 January 2015
Killer App for Wearables (Fortune) — While many corporations are still waiting to see what the killer app for wearables is, Disney invented one. The company launched the RFID-enabled MagicBands just over a year ago. Since then, theyve given out … [Link]
Mashable » Hacker behind Sony, Xbox attacks allegedly arrested by UK police
A member of the hacker group Lizard Squad, which claimed credit for taking down Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live on Christmas Day, has been arrested by UK police, according to multiple reports Daily Dot reports that the man, 22-year-old Vinnie Omari, was arrested Monday after police raided his home. Omari sent the Daily Dot a photo of the search … [Link]
Slashdot » Ebola Patient Zero Identified, Probably Infected By Bats
BarbaraHudson writes The CBC is reporting that scientists have possibly found the source of Patient Zero's Ebola infection. From the story: "Patient Zero, two-year-old Guinean Emile Ouamouno, may have been infected while hunting or playing with bats inside a hollow tree near his home in a small village named Meliandou. The study determined Ouamouno's interaction with bats is the likely … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Exclusive: Jane Hawking tells her Theory of Everything
She married, divorced and then professionally reconciled with science icon Stephen Hawking. Read her feelings about the film that tells their incredible story 
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Mashable » Egyptian court orders retrial in Al Jazeera case but no bail
An appeals court in Egypt has ordered a retrial in the case of three Al Jazeera journalists convicted of spreading false news, however they were not granted bail. See also: Mouths taped but voices loud: Protests mark 1 year since Al Jazeera journalists jailed A new trial is expected to take place within a month, but no date has been set, … [Link]
Mashable » AirAsia searchers hampered by onslaught of bad weather
Searchers were racing "against time and weather" Thursday to recover the dead from the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501, with a window of good conditions slammed shut by another onslaught of wind and heavy rain. See also: Missing AirAsia flight puts pressure on aircraft tracking debate Seven bodies have been recovered from the jet, which crashed into the Java Sea on … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony Sends DMCA Notices Against Users Spreading Leaked Emails
Dangerous_Minds writes Last week, Sony threatened legal action against users spreading information obtained through the e-mails that were leaked as a result of the Sony hack. Sony has begun carrying through with those threats. Twitter, after resisting demands that a user account be suspended for publishing leaked e-mails, has received a DMCA notice saying that the e-mails are, weirdly enough, … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea's Kim Jong Un open to 'highest-level' talks with South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in New Year's speech Thursday that he is open to more talks with Seoul or even a summit with his South Korean counterpart, but stressed North Korea will continue to strengthen its military amid an atmosphere of distrust and tension while trying to diversify its economy and raise the national standard of living. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Gets Its First TV Ads
MRothenberg writes Bitcoin's not just for libertarians and drug dealers any more! Electronic payment service BitPay this week launched a campaign aimed at making Bitcoin transactions more appealing to mainstream business owners — the first time Bitcoin has been featured in a TV spot. Conceived by Felton Interactive Group, the two new ads promote Bitcoin and BitPay as a secure … [Link]
Mashable » White Castle puts a veggie burger on the menu, but don't worry, it's still fattening
NEW YORK — White Castle is offering a vegetarian version of its famous sliders, but they're not necessarily for dieters. The hamburger chain says it will offer the Veggie Slider for $0.99 each for a limited time at its 400 locations in 12 states. The sliders range between 150 and 270 calories, with customers able to choose from three sauces — … [Link]
Slashdot » Ringing In 2015 With 40 Linux-Friendly Hacker SBCs
DeviceGuru writes As seen in this year-end summary of 40 hacker-friendly SBCs, 2014 brought us plenty of new Linux and Android friendly single-board computers to tinker with — ranging from $35 bargains, to octa-core powerhouses. Many of the new arrivals feature 1-2GHz multicore SoCs, 1-2GB RAM, generous built-in flash, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, on-board FPGAs, and other extras. However, most of … [Link]
Mashable » Protests in New York continue amid New Year's Eve celebrations
UPDATE: 11:40 p.m. ET: The protesters in New York have reached midtown Manhattan at 38th street, near the site of the New Year's Eve celebration, but they appear to be blocked off from Times Square by police barricades. As the temperature continues to dip and the clock moves closer to midnight and a new year, this could be the last stop … [Link]
Mashable » Dancing YouTube prankster meets the NYPD, gets zero laughs
Considering recent events, using the NYPD as a prop while engaging in a dance dare, inspired by TV host Ellen Degeneres, is probably not the best idea Actually, it's the worst See also: Ellen Uses Bruno Mars to Prank Unsuspecting Nurse Nevertheless, YouTuber Alexander BOK took to the streets of New York City to record himself performing Ellen's dance dare … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Does Open Data Demand an API-first Approach?
Government open data initiatives are flourishing, but are they at risk of falling short of their potential without an API-first approach? According to Jason Hare, Program Manager of the Open Data Project for the City of Raleigh, the answer might be yes.
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Slashdot » The Billionaires' Space Club
theodp writes Silicon sultans are the new robber barons, writes The Economist, adding that "they have been diversifying into businesses that have little to do with computers, while egotistically proclaiming that they alone can solve mankind's problems, from aging to space travel." Over at Slate, NYU journalism prof Charles Seife is less-than impressed with The Billionaires' Space Club. "It's an … [Link]
Mashable » Suicide bomber kills at least 24 at ceremony in Yemen
A suicide bomber attacked a ceremony Wednesday hosted by Shiite rebels commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, killing at least 24 people and wounding 48 in a country plagued by militants, authorities said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack on a cultural center in the city of Ibb, some 190 kilometers (120 miles) from the capital, Sanaa, though … [Link]
Slashdot » When FISA Court Rejects a Surveillance Request, the FBI Issues a NSL Instead
An anonymous reader writes We've talked quite a bit about National Security Letters (NSLs) and how the FBI/DOJ regularly abused them to get just about any information the government wanted with no oversight. As a form of an administrative subpoena — with a built in gag-order — NSLs are a great tool for the government to abuse the 4th Amendment. … [Link]
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