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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 » Jewish community in Paris 'distressed and anxious' amid increased security

Monday 12 January 23:58:17 UTC 2015

Img_0747_2Feed-tw Feed-fbPARIS — As darkness began to fall on central Paris Monday evening, there was tension in the air. The residents of Le Marais, one of the city's historically Jewish neighborhoods, were doing their best to put the bloody events of the past week behind them. But with throngs of armed police marching up and down the boulevards that was easier said … [Link]

Mashable » Man detained at Chinese border with 94 iPhones strapped to his body

Monday 12 January 23:54:56 UTC 2015

Iphone-6Feed-tw Feed-fbA Hong Kong man attempted to cross the Chinese border with 94 iPhones strapped all over his body — and the customs check went just as you might expect. The phones were strapped to his torso, legs and groin, according to a Chinese news report. The pictures show that he was stocked with both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Hackers Crack Supposedly Secure and Private APIs

Monday 12 January 23:51:56 UTC 2015

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Mashable » The five new cars that matter at the Detroit Auto Show

Monday 12 January 23:45:31 UTC 2015

Acura-nsxFeed-tw Feed-fbThe making and selling of cars is game theory on a grand scale—an ongoing exercise in executive brinkmanship based on two questions: What kinds of vehicles are all the other companies making and what kind should we make next? The answers aren't trivial. Launching a new car requires the kind of investment that makes starting, say, a social network seem like … [Link]

Slashdot » Intuit Charges More For Previously Offered TurboTax Features, Users Livid

Monday 12 January 23:38:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: For years, the Deluxe edition of TurboTax was enough for investors and the self-employed to do their taxes. With this year's edition, Intuit removed Schedules C, D, and E, covering self-employment, investment income and asset depreciation. Those features now require an extra charge of $40. The company is getting murdered on Amazon reviews for it, with … [Link]

Mashable » The entire net neutrality debate is actually one basic argument

Monday 12 January 23:09:10 UTC 2015

NetneutralityFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are a lot of arguments about net neutrality, and it can be confusing to sort through them all But not when you realize it's actually one argument being made over and over again See also: FCC and Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know In about a month and a half, the Federal Communications Commission is taking a vote that … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hey, Can I Copy Your Answers? [Comic]

Monday 12 January 23:00:58 UTC 2015

[Source: Justin Boyd – Invisible Bread] The post Hey, Can I Copy Your Answers? [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » The Next Decade In Storage

Monday 12 January 22:57:00 UTC 2015

Esther Schindler writes: In this article, Robin Harris predicts what storage will be like in 2025. And, he says, the next 10 years will be the most exciting and explosive in the history of data storage. For instance: "There are several forms of [Resistive RAM], but they all store data by changing the resistance of a memory site, instead of … [Link]

Mashable » An Instagram stunt spawned the most stunning Golden Globe photos

Monday 12 January 22:50:27 UTC 2015

Instagram-golden-globesFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — You've seen the red carpet photos, the winners' room photos and the viral GIFs. But a backstage Instagram stunt may have topped everything you've seen from the 72nd Golden Globes. We'll let you be the judge with the images, below Noted fashion photographer Ellen von Unwerth captured the backstage portraits, immediately after winners left the stage, for The … [Link]

Mashable » Dez Bryant, NFL karma and the greatest catch that never was

Monday 12 January 22:46:51 UTC 2015

DezbryantFeed-tw Feed-fbA game changed, a potential career-defining play nullified and a heavy dose of karmic comeuppance — 24 hours after the fact, it's still hard to process Dez Bryant's jaw-dropping catch that didn't count in the NFL Playoffs on Sunday reignited outrage (which hadn't simmered much in the first place) about the quality of NFL rules and referees. It robbed fans of … [Link]

Mashable » Kyle Maclachlan officially returning for Showtime's 'Twin Peaks'

Monday 12 January 22:45:55 UTC 2015

Twin_peaksFeed-tw Feed-fbPASADENA, Calif. — Kyle MacLachlan is officially coming back to Twin Peaks for Showtime's upcoming revival MacLachlan, who played FBI Agent Dale Cooper on the series, made the announcement himself by walking on stage during the Showtime presentation during the Television Critics Association press tour. See also: Stop Everything: Showtime Is Bringing Back 'Twin Peaks' "I'm very excited to return to … [Link]

Mashable » Charlie Hebdo's first issue after the attack: 'All is forgiven'

Monday 12 January 22:43:56 UTC 2015

Paris2Feed-tw Feed-fbA cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad shedding a tear and holding a "Je Suis Charlie" sign will be featured on the cover of Charlie Hebdo's next issue according to French newspaper Liberation, which is helping to print the issue Above the cartoon, the powerful message: "All is forgiven." The magazine is also planning to print 3 million copies See also: What … [Link]

Mashable » John Lennon's 'Imagine' inspires thousands to break into song at Paris unity rally

Monday 12 January 22:31:19 UTC 2015

ParismarchesFeed-tw Feed-fb Redditor ilHGG posted an uplifting video Monday of attendees at the Paris unity march singing, cheering and clapping to John Lennon's "Imagine" — a song that rings particularly powerful after the days of violence and unrest in France ilHGG, who claims to live near the location of the march, wrote on Reddit that he or she played music, "especially peace … [Link]

Mashable » What John Travolta would look like as a dog

Monday 12 January 22:15:24 UTC 2015

JohntravoltadogFeed-tw Feed-fbGood news — you can now adopt a John Travolta of your very own! A Redditor posted a picture of a local shelter dog named John Travolta that looks suspiciously like the actor. See also: Dog travels the country, poses for majestic portraits Travolta's doggleganger has his look right down to his piercing baby blues and giant grin esXIvqw Image: Imgur, slothsandstuffyehBut … [Link]

Slashdot » Ted Cruz To Oversee NASA and US Science Programs

Monday 12 January 22:15:00 UTC 2015

romanval sends word that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) will become the new chairman of the subcommittee that oversees NASA and government scientific research. Cruz has both spoken in favor of NASA and attempted to cut its budget, but he's most notable for his opposition to the science supporting climate change. From the article: His vociferous opposition to the Environmental … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BIG Neatoshop Sale: 50% Off on Novelty Items + 1000s of T-Shirts at just $15.95

Monday 12 January 22:08:02 UTC 2015

Just a quick post to let you guys know that my friends over at the Neatshop are holding a BIG sale offering 50% off on hundreds of novelty items as well as selling THOUNSANDS of t-shirts at just $15.95 each! -50% Off on Hundreds of Novelty Items -1000s of T-Shirts at just $15.95 Each The post BIG Neatoshop Sale: 50% … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Real-Life Flying TARDIS! [Video]

Monday 12 January 22:00:22 UTC 2015

And this time, it doesn’t crash! [Otto Dieffenbach | Via TMS] The post A Real-Life Flying TARDIS! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Report: Samsung Galaxy S6 will come in regular and 'Edge' versions

Monday 12 January 21:50:22 UTC 2015

Samsung-galaxy-note-edge-thumbnails-2Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung is planning to make some major design changes to its next flagship phone, according to a new report. Citing "sources familiar with the company's plans," Business Insider reports the Galaxy S6 will come in two models: one with a metal body and one with a curved display, much like the company's Galaxy Note Edge. See also: Samsung: By 2020, all … [Link]

Mashable » 13 duos that could replace Amy and Tina as Golden Globes hosts

Monday 12 January 21:45:23 UTC 2015

Kristen-wiig-bill-haderFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a successful three-year run, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are retiring their roles as hosts of the Golden Globes Awards Though it's tough to imagine an awards show without them, we truly can't imagine going back to a single host format. There's something about the two-host dynamic that makes the show more fun to watch. See also: 10 fun facts … [Link]

Slashdot » EnOcean Wireless Sensors Don't Need Batteries (Video)

Monday 12 January 21:33:00 UTC 2015

'The EnOcean technology is an energy harvesting wireless technology used primarily in building automation systems; but is also applied to other applications in industry, transportation, logistics and smart homes,' says Wikipedia. There's also a Siemans spinoff company called EnOcean, and today's video is an interview with its president, Jim O'Callaghan. But EnOcean technology is the real star here. The idea … [Link]

Mashable » North Korea denies plans to open a restaurant in Scotland

Monday 12 January 21:30:32 UTC 2015

KimjongunFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The North Korean embassy in London has denied reports on Scottish media sites on Monday that it is planning to open an state-backed restaurant in Scotland "I think that is fabricated, it’s nonsense," a spokesman in the North Korean embassy in London told Mashable See also: North Korea Supports Scottish Independence North Korea Leadership Watch's editor Michael Madden, who … [Link]

New Scientist – News » War on drugs: The Kiwi comedown has lessons for all

Monday 12 January 21:30:00 UTC 2015

Hailed as a better way than prohibition, there is much to learn from New Zealand's stalled attempt to legalise new highs, says campaigner Ross Bell [Link]

Mashable » How ISIS is training child recruits

Monday 12 January 21:27:17 UTC 2015

KidsisisFeed-tw Feed-fbIslamic State militants have been grooming children to join the ranks of the extremist group, and new footage posted on Monday offers insights into what this training looks like. The group is training young recruits in a series of camps across northern Iraq and Syria. The propaganda footage from Islamic State militants purports to show scenes from inside one of these … [Link]

Mashable » CBS boss explains why 'Supergirl' is a good fit for CBS

Monday 12 January 21:16:04 UTC 2015

Supergirl-cbsFeed-tw Feed-fbWith the development of a Supergirl series underway, CBS is leaping into the realm of comic-inspired TV that many of its competitors entered this season or earlier See: Fox's Gotham, NBC's Constantine, Netflix's Marvel's Daredevil, ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and, of course, CW's duo of costumed heroes Flash and Arrow. But can the home of NCIS and CSI properly serve the … [Link]

Mashable » Airlines say thieves booked free trips with stolen passwords

Monday 12 January 21:07:52 UTC 2015

CdgFeed-tw Feed-fbThieves with stolen usernames and passwords have broken into customer accounts at American Airlines and United Airlines, and in some cases, booked free trips or upgrades. The airlines say the incidents happened in late December. American began notifying affected customers by email on Monday, a spokeswoman said. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked Some travel websites are … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why are we Ticklish? [Science Video]

Monday 12 January 21:00:50 UTC 2015

Why are we ticklish? And did you know that “ticklishness” is composed of two phenomenon? Knismesis, which all animals have, including us, and gargalesis, which only affects primates. [SciShow] The post Why are we Ticklish? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Talking gibbonish: Deciphering the banter of the apes

Monday 12 January 21:00:00 UTC 2015

New ways to decode animal chatter reveal a lot about what they are saying. And the answers could unravel human language too (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » FAA boosts CNN's study of drones for newsgathering

Monday 12 January 20:55:29 UTC 2015

Drone-cameraFeed-tw Feed-fbSeeking to hasten the use of drones for newsgathering, the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced it has signed a research agreement with CNN to share data from the network's ongoing study of the issue with the goal of creating a "framework" for future use of such unmanned aircraft for that purpose. The FAA has already been coordinating with a study … [Link]

Slashdot » US Central Command's Twitter Account Hacked, Filled With Pro-ISIS Messages

Monday 12 January 20:49:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes with news that U.S. Central Command lost control of its Twitter account today, apparently to people sympathetic to the Islamic State militant group. CENTCOM's YouTube account was also compromised, and two videos related to ISIS were posted. Two U.S. defense officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the hacking was an embarrassment but did not appear to be … [Link]

Mashable » 9 tips to avoid a toxic company culture of office politics

Monday 12 January 20:41:13 UTC 2015

OfficecubiclesFeed-tw Feed-fbThis question originally appeared on Quora.What is the best way to create and foster a work environment that has minimal office politics — particularly for a startup?Answer below by Quora user Michael O. Church. Well, the first question to ask is: Where do office politics come from? They come from systems that provide incentives for people to play political games. Such … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Aphids suck the blood of their ant masters' young

Monday 12 January 20:30:00 UTC 2015

A type of aphid that usually peacefully serves ants can turn on its masters, infiltrating their nests and feasting on the blood of their young [Link]

New Scientist – News » Human brains have a groovy feature that chimps' don't

Monday 12 January 20:30:00 UTC 2015

Our brains and those of chimpanzees are built differently in the areas that give us our unique language and social skills [Link]

New Scientist – News » What you 'like' on Facebook gives away your personality

Monday 12 January 20:30:00 UTC 2015

A machine-learning algorithm can now predict your personality using nothing but what you like on Facebook – and it knows you better than your family does [Link]

Mashable » Qatar Airways plans to stream flight data from planes

Monday 12 January 20:08:39 UTC 2015

AirbusFeed-tw Feed-fbQatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said the airline is working on real-time streaming of flight data. As the tragedies with Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and Flight 17, and AirAsia QZ8501 have shown, many questions about what exactly happened can't be answered until black boxes are recovered from crash sites. Introducing real-time streaming wouldn't prevent accidents, but it would provide faster … [Link]

Slashdot » AI Experts Sign Open Letter Pledging To Protect Mankind From Machines

Monday 12 January 20:01:00 UTC 2015

hypnosec writes: Artificial intelligence experts from across the globe are signing an open letter urging that AI research should not only be done to make it more capable, but should also proceed in a direction that makes it more robust and beneficial while protecting mankind from machines. The Future of Life Institute, a volunteer-only research organization, has released an open … [Link]

Mashable » Aziz Ansari totally tore apart Rupert Murdoch's racist tweets about Muslims

Monday 12 January 20:00:26 UTC 2015

AzizFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile most of Twitter watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Aziz Ansari was going after Rupert Murdoch. The News Corp founder sent out two tweets on Friday, stating that Muslims should "be held responsible" for "their growing jihadist cancer." The tweets were in response to the attacks in France last week See also: Rupert Murdoch: Muslims should be held responsible … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Captain America Winter Soldier 3-Piece Towel Set is the Coolest Towel Set Ever

Monday 12 January 20:00:15 UTC 2015

From Thinkgeek: Each Captain America Winter Soldier 3-Piece Towel Set comes with three different sizes of towels. For your hands, there is a hand towel. For your face, there’s a face towel. And to dry off your body after a long day of fighting crime, there’s a bath towel (we’re not sure why it isn’t called a body towel). With … [Link]

Mashable » 13 easy ways your tech takes travel to the next level

Monday 12 January 19:57:05 UTC 2015

HiltonthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve got to take time to play. The sad fact is, however, that many of us aren't doing so. A recent Hilton study paints a dim picture of leisure time: Americans are not satisfied with the amount of time off they had in 2014 — and two-in-five regretted not making the most of the time they did have last year.. That’s … [Link]

Mashable » North Atlantic storm reloads, firing more 'weatherbombs' at the UK

Monday 12 January 19:47:53 UTC 2015

EuropemslpFeed-tw Feed-fbThe UK just can't catch a break from stormy weather After a series of low pressure systems bombarded northern parts of Scotland, Wales and Ireland with winds exceeding 100 miles per hour last week, forecasters are warning of at least one more major storm this week, which will bring gusty winds and even snow to parts of the UK, possibly bringing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Three searches for the wellsprings of creativity

Monday 12 January 19:30:00 UTC 2015

Do you need to be extraordinary? Wealthy and white? Or can anyone be creative? Three books come at the question from different angles [Link]

Mashable » William Shatner: The legend continues

Monday 12 January 19:27:20 UTC 2015

Shatnersworld-stageFeed-tw Feed-fbIn a brisk 100 minutes, William Shatner's one-man show Shatner's World: We Just Live In It touches, with wit, insight and humor, upon many of the key points of this actor, author, director and Priceline pitchman's life and career, but at 83 it's clear Shatner's just scratching the surface. This legend has stores to tell. The running time, roughly the length … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Self-censorship is not the way forward

Monday 12 January 19:25:50 UTC 2015

I was disappointed to see Marco Armentretract his poston Apple’s software quality,“Apple has lost the functional high ground.” The point he made is one I’ve tweeted about (though not written about) a number of times over the years. The big … [Link]

Mashable » Obama proposes consumer data protections, even as a military Twitter account is hacked

Monday 12 January 19:18:07 UTC 2015

Obama-privacyFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident Barack Obama publicly announced the first of his initiatives aimed at improving digital privacy for Americans on Monday, turning his focus on students and consumers. Obama is embarking on a week-long privacy push, with plans in place for him to speak at the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. The timing of the efforts comes as serious security questions remain … [Link]

Slashdot » Obama Proposes 30-Day Deadline For Disclosing Security Breaches

Monday 12 January 19:12:00 UTC 2015

Following the string of massive data breaches at major corporations, President Obama has called for legislation that would standardize how these incidents are disclosed to the public. "The Personal Data Notification and Protection Act would demand a single, national standard requiring companies to inform their customers within 30 days of discovering their data has been hacked. In a speech Monday … [Link]

Mashable » 6 delightfully unusual names for groups of animals

Monday 12 January 19:09:56 UTC 2015

Sock_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb A shrewdness of apes, a rabble of butterflies, a coalition of cheetahs — names for groups of animals vary from quirky to confusing See also: 13 animals mashed up with their favorite foods In the name of learning, we donned handmade sock puppets to teach you a few of the surprising names for groups of giraffes, hippos and more. Think … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How the Brilliant Dr. Seuss Created ‘Green Eggs and Ham’

Monday 12 January 19:00:29 UTC 2015

Did you know that Green Eggs and Ham was written as the result of a bet that a man named Theodore Geisel (who would come to be known as Dr.Seuss) couldn’t write a complete book using only 50 words? Not only did he prove his naysayer wrong, but he went on to pen one of the greatest and most timeless … [Link]

Mashable » Oregon vs. Ohio State: Who will make history on Monday night?

Monday 12 January 18:42:47 UTC 2015

OhiostateoregonthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe road to history ends in Arlington, Texas, on Monday night when — for the first time ever — a playoff championship will determine the top team in college football. Officially dubbed the College Football Playoff National Championship (quite a mouthful, yes), we've got the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes facing off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN But life … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quiet cuttlefish robot dives through underwater forest

Monday 12 January 18:37:00 UTC 2015

By copying the undulating swimming skills of cuttlefish, a low-key underwater robot is able to tackle obstacles in its way [Link]

Mashable » Newly identified ancient Scottish sea monster could probably eat Nessie

Monday 12 January 18:35:35 UTC 2015

IchthyosaurFeed-tw Feed-fbStep aside, Nessie. There's a new Scottish sea beast in town Or, rather, there was. About 170 million years ago. A team of paleontologists has identified a new species of the sea-faring ichthyosaur, an extinct reptile that is something of a mix between a dolphin and an alligator. It lived in ancient seas around Scotland during the Middle Jurassic period, feeding … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Access To NSA Surveillance Data Expands In Recent Years

Monday 12 January 18:29:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes The FBI's access to email and other data collected from overseas targets in the NSA's Prism program has been growing since 2008, according to a 2012 U.S. Department of Justice inspector general's report declassified last Friday by the DOJ in response to a Freedom of Information Act request by the New York Times. Here are some of the … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. Central Command accounts hacked by ISIS supporters

Monday 12 January 18:06:53 UTC 2015

Isis_hackFeed-tw Feed-fbA hacking group that claims to be affiliated with ISIS broke into the social accounts of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday. The group, which calls itself Cyber Caliphate, took control of CENTCOM's Twitter and YouTube accounts, replacing its avatars with the group's logo See also: Anonymous claims first victim in 'Operation Charlie Hebdo' While having control of the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rare NES Game Pushing $100,000 On eBay

Monday 12 January 18:00:13 UTC 2015

A copy of one of the rarest ever video games is attracting near six-figure bids on eBay. The listing is for a sealed copy of Stadium Events on NES from 1987. At the time of writing, the highest of 81 bids on the cartridge was $99,850, with three days remaining. That means that unless the auction is cancelled, the seller … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Monday 12 January 18:00:00 UTC 2015

All the latest on newscientist.com: fad-proof ways to control your eating, why you should care about the housefly genome and more [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft isn't happy with Google for revealing a Windows security hole

Monday 12 January 17:56:26 UTC 2015

Microsoft-and-googleFeed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft’s security team isn't very pleased with Google for revealing a security hole in its computer systems before it fixed the issue Google publicly revealed a bug in the Windows 8.1 login function that would allow attackers to gain control of the system. The reveal was part Google's Project Zero, an initiative that identifies security holes and calls on companies to … [Link]

Slashdot » How Bitcoin Could Be Key To Online Voting

Monday 12 January 17:47:00 UTC 2015

blottsie (3618811) writes If implemented correctly, the proliferation of online voting could solve one of the biggest problems in American democracy: low voter turnout. The 2014 midterms, for example, boasted the lowest voter turnout in 72 years. Making it easier to vote by moving the action from a polling station to your pocket could only increase turnout, especially in the … [Link]

Mashable » Top security brass assesses threat of Paris-style attacks in the UK

Monday 12 January 17:40:41 UTC 2015

CameronFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron met with intelligence and security chiefs at Downing Street on Monday morning to examine the risks of a Paris-style attack happening in the UK. It was agreed that future counterterrorism exercises would look at integrating elements of the attacks in the French capital last week, which left a total of 20 dead, including three gunmen. … [Link]

Mashable » The Ford GT is back, and looks like it's right from a spy thriller

Monday 12 January 17:39:51 UTC 2015

Ap222260673303Feed-tw Feed-fb The new Ford GT had its world premiere in Detroit on Monday at the North American International Auto Show, and it's more powerful than ever. Ford's storied GT models are among the car manufacturers most famous. It's been nearly a decade since the last GT, but it's been worth the wait. It packs a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces more … [Link]

Mashable » Suffragettes vs. police: The women prepared to go to prison for the vote

Monday 12 January 17:29:18 UTC 2015

Suffragettes-91Feed-tw Feed-fbMarch 20, 1907A "Lancashire lassie" being escorted through the palace yard, in Westminster Palace, London.Image: Museum of London/Heritage Images/Getty Images)July 5, 1910A woman campaigning for the vote is restrained by policemen. British women did not win full voting rights until 1928Image: SSPL/Getty ImagesThe women of this smart capital are beautiful.Their beauty is disturbing to business;their feet are beautiful; their ankles are … [Link]

Mashable » 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' gets September premiere date

Monday 12 January 17:27:38 UTC 2015

StephencolbertFeed-tw Feed-fbPASADENA, Calif. — Everyone eagerly awaiting Stephen Colbert's return to TV will have to wait until September to see the late night fave back on the small screen CBS announced on Monday that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will premiere on Sept. 8, almost four months after David Letterman's final late show, which is set for May 20 See also: … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Open Gallery API Launched for Art World

Monday 12 January 17:26:20 UTC 2015

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ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Cisco Moved To An API Architecture

Monday 12 January 17:01:34 UTC 2015

Web interfaces connected to a back-end databases are on the way out as more companies move to an API-based architecture in the cloud. Cisco Systems has witnessed this first-hand as their employees use more than 400 cloud services, according to David deMilo on Cisco Blogs. [Link]

Mashable » R.I.P. Urbanspoon

Monday 12 January 17:00:51 UTC 2015

UrbanspoonFeed-tw Feed-fbUrbanspoon is about to be taken off the menu. The restaurant review and recommendations service, which had previously been acquired by IAC in 2009, has been sold off again, this time to Zomato, an online restaurant discovery service based in India. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source familiar with the matter pegged the acquisition price at more … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Throws Microsoft Under Bus, Then Won't Patch Android Flaw

Monday 12 January 17:00:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Last month, Google took the bold steps to release the details of a security vulnerability ahead of Microsoft. Microsoft responded and said that there was a patch in works which was set to be released two days after Google went live with the details. Microsoft accuses Google for refusing to wait an extra 48 hours so … [Link]

Mashable » 'Call of Duty' comes to China — but free of cost and zombies

Monday 12 January 16:57:52 UTC 2015

Call-of-duty-onlineFeed-tw Feed-fbCall of Duty, one of the biggest gaming franchises in the Western Hemisphere, is entering the Chinese market Monday as a retooled free-to-play experience meant to attract new consumers in what publisher Activision calls "the world's largest gaming market." Activision teamed up with Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent to bring Call of Duty Online to Chinese players for the first time. The … [Link]

Mashable » Video shows police officer crying on his car after shooting unarmed man

Monday 12 January 16:36:18 UTC 2015

Police1Feed-tw Feed-fb Billings Police Department officer Grant Morrison was overcome with emotion after the deadly shooting of an unarmed Montana man in April, which can be seen in a newly released video from moments after the shooting Video of the April 14 incident was shown as part of the inquest into the death of Richard Ramirez, which was ruled on Jan. 7 … [Link]

Mashable » Firebombs hurled at home, business of Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon

Monday 12 January 16:35:21 UTC 2015

Jimmy-laiFeed-tw Feed-fb HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police are investigating after small firebombs were thrown at the home and business of a pro-democracy media magnate in an apparent intimidation attempt. Surveillance video showed a car backing up to the gates of Jimmy Lai's home early Monday and a masked attacker getting out and throwing what looks to be a Molotov cocktail … [Link]

Mashable » Kerry will visit France to show solidarity after attacks

Monday 12 January 16:27:24 UTC 2015

John-kerryFeed-tw Feed-fbUnited States Secretary of State John Kerry said he will visit Paris on Thursday after the U.S. was criticized for not having a significant presence at a unity rally there on Sunday that was attended by more than 40 world leaders and around 1.5 million people At least 3.7 million people marched in France on Sunday following a series of attacks … [Link]

Mashable » Highlights from the 72nd Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 16:23:28 UTC 2015

Goldenglobesthumbnail2Feed-tw Feed-fb The 72nd Golden Globes kicked off awards season on Sunday night with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey taking shots at everyone from George Clooney to and Bill Cosby See also: 12 weirdest moments from the 2015 Golden Globes The night was full of tearful joy, solidarity for Charlie Hebdo and emotional speeches. Here are the highlights. Video shows police officer … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify now has 15 million paying subscribers, 60 million users

Monday 12 January 16:12:46 UTC 2015

SpotifyFeed-tw Feed-fbTake that, Taylor Swift. Spotify announced Monday that it is starting the year with 60 million users — 15 million of which are paying for the service. The figures come after Spotify revealed two months ago that it had 50 million users and 12.5 million subscribers See also: Shaking off Spotify is easy for Taylor Swift; for everyone else, it's complicated … [Link]

Mashable » Start saving quarters for the giant 'Flappy Bird' arcade game

Monday 12 January 16:04:13 UTC 2015

Flappy-bird-8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe only thing better than playing Flappy Bird on your iPhone 6 is playing the same thing on a giant display At least, that's the thinking of arcade company Bay Tek Games, which is introducing the first coin-operated Flappy Bird arcade cabinet. See also: How 'Flappy Bird' Went From Obscurity to No. 1 App First spotted by Engadget, the 300-pound, 91-inch-tall … [Link]

Slashdot » Canada's Copyright Notice Fiasco: Why the Government Bears Responsibility

Monday 12 January 16:03:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Canada's copyright notice fiasco, with false and misleading notices being sent to thousands of Internet users, has attracted growing attention with the government promising to address the issue. This morning, Michael Geist posts internal government documents that show that the government was aware of these risks before launching the system, but did nothing about it. The … [Link]

Mashable » Uber teams with 20th Century Fox for free rides to the movies in 50 cities

Monday 12 January 16:00:45 UTC 2015

KingsmanFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Going to the movies is great, but can be such a hassle: You need to find a showtime, buy tickets, drive to the theater and park. If only there were some secret service with the resources to just drop you there. Oh, waitUber just rolled up. SEE ALSO: 7 tech companies that may go public in 2015 Kingsman: … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing dad's old-school moves bring the club to the living room

Monday 12 January 16:00:42 UTC 2015

DancingdadFeed-tw Feed-fb Take notes, kidDad is breaking it down for you, old school. A son records his father showing off his best dance moves to Johnny Gill's "Rub You the Right Way." This dad might not be hitting the clubs every night, but he is definitely the coolest guy in the living room. You're never too old to have sweet moves. Watch … [Link]

Mashable » New Yorkers bare it all (in 30-degree weather) for No Pants Subway Ride

Monday 12 January 15:54:23 UTC 2015

Nopants_thumb2Feed-tw Feed-fb In case you didn't think the New York City subway system was germy and uncomfortable enough, Improv Everywhere's annual "No Pants Subway Ride" came back to shock and scar straphangers Sunday marked the 14th annual tradition, and thousands of New Yorkers stripped down in 30-degree Fahrenheit weather to enjoy a breezy train ride See also: 17 all-too-real terms that describe … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Today’s Action Games Vs. Dark Souls [comic]

Monday 12 January 15:47:04 UTC 2015

[Source: George Alexopoulos | Ultimate Game Database] The post Today’s Action Games Vs. Dark Souls [comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Episode VII Three-Pronged Lightsaber is AWESOME, Here’s Why [Video]

Monday 12 January 15:46:38 UTC 2015

Thrand, Eldgrimr and Marquez devise a test to see if the new Cross-guard Lightsaber from the New Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Official Teaser Trailer by J.J. Abrams is dangerous to the wielder or the opponent. They test the quillons or cross-guard out by covering it in thick paint and use it to see if it cuts … [Link]

Mashable » The Golden Globes surprise that dominated Facebook and Twitter

Monday 12 January 15:32:42 UTC 2015

Golden-globes-john-chrissyFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The most-discussed moment on Facebook and Twitter about the 72nd Golden Globes was when surprise guest Prince revealed that John Legend and Common's "Glory" from the civil rights-movement film Selma won Best Original Song. Inside the Beverly Hilton, celebrity jaws dropped when Prince took the stage. Then, when the camera panned to Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen during her … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Internet of Things has four big data problems

Monday 12 January 15:25:41 UTC 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) has a data problem. Well, four data problems. Walking the halls of CES in Las Vegas last week, its abundantly clear that the IoT is hot. Everyone is claiming to be the worlds smartest something. … [Link]

Mashable » Chevy Bolt electric car concept: 200-mile range for just $30,000

Monday 12 January 15:21:59 UTC 2015

Chevy-boltFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile Tesla's Model S has been making waves in the luxury car space, most of those buying an electric vehicle are looking for a far more affordable option that doesn't sacrifice range GM's Chevrolet gave a nod to these customers Monday with the Bolt EV concept: a compact, city-oriented electric vehicle with a solid range and a decent-enough price See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Augmedix raises $16 million to make Google Glass a must-have for doctors

Monday 12 January 15:11:08 UTC 2015

AugmedixFeed-tw Feed-fbThe doctor will interface with you now. Augmedix has announced a $16 million Series A funding round as the company looks to build out its Google Glass-powered medical tools for doctors See also: Why I'm breaking up with Google Glass The startup, which was founded in 2012, is building programs for Google Glass that organize and present patient records, meant to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Invicta Luxury Watches Clearance – Up to 94% Off + FREE Shipping!

Monday 12 January 15:10:05 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has some AMAZING deals on over 40 beautiful Invicta luxury watches, selling them at up to 94% off plus free shipping! [Invicta Luxury Watches Clearance – Up to 94% Off + FREE Shipping!] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Invicta Luxury Watches Clearance – Up to 94% Off + FREE … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Future Technologies That Will Change the World

Monday 12 January 15:00:17 UTC 2015

I can tell you all the awesome future tech on this list and tell you how it blew my mind. I could talk about the very concept of wireless electricity (and how insane an idea that is and how it seems like it should be an oxymoron), but I have to be honest here: They had me at holographic television. … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Silk Road Reloaded' Launches On a Network More Secret Than Tor

Monday 12 January 15:00:00 UTC 2015

rossgneumann writes A new anonymous online drug market has emerged, but instead of using the now infamous Tor network, it uses the lesser known "I2P" alternative. "Silk Road Reloaded" launched yesterday, and is only accessible by downloading the special I2P software, or by configuring your computer in a certain way to connect to I2P web pages, called 'eepsites', and which … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fed up with fad diets? Just tweak your habits instead

Monday 12 January 14:30:00 UTC 2015

It's a new year and fad diets are back. But there's mounting evidence for a healthier way to keep you trim and healthy – changing your environment [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX ship delivers groceries and Christmas gifts to astronauts

Monday 12 January 14:23:19 UTC 2015

SpacexFeed-tw Feed-fbCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A shipment of much-needed groceries and belated Christmas presents finally arrived Monday morning at the International Space Station. The SpaceX company's supply ship, Dragon, pulled up at the orbiting lab two days after its liftoff. Station commander Butch Wilmore used a robot arm to grab the capsule and its 5,000 pounds of precious cargo, as the craft … [Link]

Slashdot » Chevrolet Unveils 200-Mile Bolt EV At Detroit Auto Show

Monday 12 January 14:18:00 UTC 2015

MikeChino writes Tesla, take cover – General Motors is taking aim at the affordable electric vehicle market with the brand new Chevy Bolt, which was just unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The all-electric vehicle is able to travel 200 miles on a single charge, and it will cost about $30,000 – which puts it squarely in the ring … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Your Smartphone Messaging Style Says About You [Comic]

Monday 12 January 14:00:35 UTC 2015

I alternate between all three styles, because I’m awesome like that. [Source: The Doghouse Diaries] The post What Your Smartphone Messaging Style Says About You [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » 550,000 travelers used Airbnb on New Year's Eve

Monday 12 January 14:00:35 UTC 2015

AirbnbFeed-tw Feed-fbAirbnb announced Monday that approximately 550,000 travelers rang in the new year in about 20,000 cities around the globe at rentals booked through the site. That's impressive growth for the company, now valued at upwards of $13 billion, which had only 2,000 travelers using the service on New Year's Eve five years ago. See also: 10 Crazy Vacation Ideas for Thrillseekers … [Link]

Mashable » Egypt acquits 26 men in trial over police raid on gays

Monday 12 January 13:44:52 UTC 2015

Egypt-trialFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Egyptian court on Monday acquitted 26 men arrested in a televised raid last month by police looking for gays at a Cairo public bathhouse, a ruling that set off deafening cheers and jubilation inside the courtroom as some of the defendants uncovered their faces and wept openly in relief. Others, however, kept their faces hidden behind jacket hoods and scarves, … [Link]

Slashdot » Education Debate: Which Is More Important – Grit, Or Intelligence?

Monday 12 January 13:33:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes Anna North writes in the NYT that self-control, curiosity, and "grit" may seem more personal than academic, but at some schools, they're now part of the regular curriculum. Some researchers say personality could be even more important than intelligence when it comes to students' success in school. "We probably need to start rethinking our emphasis on intelligence," says … [Link]

Mashable » Interpol issues wanted notice for deposed Ukrainian leader Yanukovych

Monday 12 January 13:29:42 UTC 2015

Ap455463482136Feed-tw Feed-fbInterpol on Monday issued an international red notice for Viktor Yanukovych, nearly one year after the former Ukrainian president fled to Russia following a failed and violent attempt by his security forces to quash anti-government protesters' three-month revolution on Kiev's Independence Square See also: The Ukrainian revolution, one year on The international police agency said the disgraced ex-leader is wanted on … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Simpsons' paid tribute to Charlie Hebdo

Monday 12 January 13:24:07 UTC 2015

B7hrpoyciaamf-aFeed-tw Feed-fbCartoonists from around the world have been drawing tributes to their French colleagues, and on Sunday night The Simpsons ended its episode with a show of respect for the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attacks See also: The power of the pen: Cartoonists honor Charlie Hebdo victims The closing scene of the episode showed Maggie, set against the colors of the … [Link]

Mashable » Cuba releases 53 political prisoners

Monday 12 January 13:19:19 UTC 2015

Cuba-dissidents_will1Feed-tw Feed-fbCuba has completed the release of 53 political prisoners that was part of last month's historic deal between the United States and Cuba, the U.S. said Monday The prisoners had been on a list of opposition figures whose release was sought as part of the U.S. agreement last month with the Cuban government. They had been cited by various human rights … [Link]

Mashable » Turkey: France's most wanted woman crossed into Syria

Monday 12 January 12:56:59 UTC 2015

France-hayatFeed-tw Feed-fbTurkey’s foreign minister said Hayat Boumedienne, the common-law wife of one of the perpetrators of the terrorist rampage in France last week, crossed into Syria from Turkey on Jan. 8. Mevlut Cavusoglu told the state-run Anadolu Agency on Monday that Boumedienne arrived in Turkey from Madrid on Jan. 2, ahead of the attacks and stayed at a hotel in Istanbul. See … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung launches extremely thin Galaxy A7 smartphone

Monday 12 January 12:32:46 UTC 2015

Samsung-galaxy-a7Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung announced Monday the launch of the Galaxy A7, one of the company's slimmest smartphones ever The very Galaxy Alpha-like device has a metal frame and a body, which is only 6.3mm (0.245 inches) thick. With Samsung's head of IT & Mobile JK Shin describing the device as "stylish," it's obvious that Samsung is going for looks first and performance second … [Link]

Slashdot » Chicago E-Learning Scheme Embraces Virtual Badges For Public Schoolers

Monday 12 January 12:07:00 UTC 2015

theodp (442580) writes "Over at the Chicago City of Learning, children are asked to join the CPS Connects initiative and instructed to provide their Chicago Public School (CPS) student ID to "connect your learning experiences in your school and around the city". Doing so, explains the website, will allow kids to "earn digital badges that unlock new, related opportunities and … [Link]

Mashable » 15 tools to onboard and engage new users

Monday 12 January 11:45:02 UTC 2015

Onboarding-tools-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAcquiring new customers is the biggest hurdle any new business faces. To solve this challenge, there are emerging tools and technologies designed to measure customer sign-up success and empower users with effective self-service tools and content. The process of converting new sign-ups into active users, or onboarding, demonstrates your product's value, educates users and guides them through the features of your … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 12 January 2015

Monday 12 January 11:41:18 UTC 2015

The Toxoplasma of Rage — Its in activists interests to destroy their own causes by focusing on the most controversial cases and principles, the ones that muddy the waters and make people oppose them out of spite. And its in … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Face Detection and Recognition on Mobile Devices – $34.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 12 January 11:41:17 UTC 2015

Get "Face Detection and Recognition on Mobile Devices" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-01-13 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Creme Egg fans utterly unimpressed after Cadbury changes the recipe

Monday 12 January 11:27:40 UTC 2015

Candy_dissected-6Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Creme-egg-eating season is upon us, but some connoisseurs aren't too happy with this year's crop of fondant-filled chocolate treats. See also: 7 ways to eat chocolate in the morning, noon and night Kraft, which owns Cadbury, is facing criticism from egg eaters for not using Dairy Milk chocolate this year. Dairy Milk chocolate is synonymous with Cadbury products and … [Link]

Mashable » France puts 10,000 troops onto the streets warning 'threat is still present'

Monday 12 January 10:58:35 UTC 2015

Ap521432006289Feed-tw Feed-fbFrance on Monday ordered 10,000 troops into the streets to protect sensitive sites after three days of bloodshed and terror, amid the hunt for accomplices to the attacks that left 17 people and the three gunmen dead. See also: Paris unity march: A day of catharsis after four days of hell Prime Minister Manuel Valls said the search is urgent because … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Google app will soon let you translate voice to text in real time

Monday 12 January 10:36:17 UTC 2015

Google-translate-appFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is planning to launch an update to its Google Translate app for phones, enabling automatic, real-time translation of voice to text for a few languages, The New York Times reports In its current iteration, the app can translate text-to-text between 80 languages, and offers voice to text translation, but it's not automatic — you have to choose the desired input … [Link]

Slashdot » Several European Countries Lay Groundwork For Heavier Internet Censorhip

Monday 12 January 9:18:00 UTC 2015

Gigaom reports that more internet censorship may be on the way, as several European countries' governments do a unity rally of their own, in the wake of the last week's terror attacks in France: The interior ministers of France, Germany, Latvia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and the U.K. said in a statement (PDF) that, while … [Link]

Mashable » Speaking truth to children about the Paris attacks

Monday 12 January 8:30:26 UTC 2015

Child-paris-je-suis-charlieFeed-tw Feed-fbPARIS — “Mummy, are we at war?” Many parents in France faced this difficult question from their children after Wednesday's attack on Paris-based satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. And there were even more difficult questions after Friday’s siege at a kosher supermarket in eastern Paris See also: More than 3.7 million march in France to condemn Paris attacks Some parents with young … [Link]

New Scientist – News » I'm tapping the housefly's genome to fight disease

Monday 12 January 8:30:00 UTC 2015

The common housefly spreads hundreds of diseases, but unravelling its genome should help us make the world healthier, says entomologist Jeffrey Scott [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome For OS X Catches Up With Safari's Emoji Support

Monday 12 January 6:22:00 UTC 2015

According to The Next Web, Emoji support has landed in the latest developer builds of Chrome for OS X, meaning that emoji can be seen on websites and be entered into text fields for the first time without issues. … Users on Safari on OS X could already see emoji on the Web without issue, since Apple built that in. … [Link]

Mashable » Deadly nitrogen leak at LG factory in South Korea

Monday 12 January 5:55:07 UTC 2015

LgFeed-tw Feed-fbA nitrogen leak at an LG Display factory in South Korea has killed at least two people Monday, authorities confirmed to the country's Yonhap News Agency. One person died at the scene, while another died on the way to hospital, according to reports. The leak occurred after midnight at the factory in Paju, north of the capital, Seoul. See also: In … [Link]

Mashable » Football player Totti takes a selfie to celebrate goal

Monday 12 January 5:35:45 UTC 2015

Tottie-selfie2Feed-tw Feed-fbRoma’s 38-year-old captain Francesco Totti created an inspiring comeback with two goals, including a spectacular equalizer, as Roma drew 2-2 with Lazio in the city derby Sunday. With his 11th career goal in the derby, Totti tied Dino Da Costa, a Roma player in the 1950s, for the record in the all-time series between the fierce rivals. And he did it … [Link]

Mashable » Newbies sweep TV categories at Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 5:33:08 UTC 2015

Gina1Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — TV's new kids on the block cleaned up at the Golden Globe Awards. The TV categories were ruled by first-time winners at Sunday's ceremony, which gave awards to the first seasons of Fargo, Jane the Virgin, Transparent, and The Affair, with the latter two taking top awards in the overall categories for comedy and drama, respectively See also: … [Link]

Mashable » The latest episode of 'The Good Wife' revisits Ferguson

Monday 12 January 5:16:07 UTC 2015

105786_d0217bFeed-tw Feed-fbAs is The Good Wife’s pattern, this episode, "The Debate" was influenced by an all-too real drama. In this case, it was the grand jury decision in Ferguson not to indict the police officer responsible for the death of teenaged Michael Brown A text disclaimer on the screen advised that this episode was written prior to the grand jury decisions in … [Link]

Mashable » Fashion mag apologises for using lingerie model to advertise for interns

Monday 12 January 4:49:06 UTC 2015

InternsFeed-tw Feed-fbSunday Style, an Australian magazine published by News Corporation, has been forced to issue an apology on Instagram after using a woman in black lingerie to advertise an internship. The ad, which was posted on the Sunday Style account (currently down) on Friday, showed a woman wearing risqué underwear posing on her hands and knees on a bed. Across the image … [Link]

Mashable » 12 weirdest moments from the 2015 Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 4:39:18 UTC 2015

Chrissy-teigen1Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen you get a theater full of rich A-listers drunk on champagne and praise, weird stuff is bound to go down The 72nd Golden Globes kicked off award season Sunday night with a relatively tame show by Hollywood standards — we just had Bill Cosby rape jokes, Margret Cho impersonating a North Korean leader and Chrissy Teigen's face See also: Golden … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2092: Apple Watch meets its mentors!

Monday 12 January 4:36:16 UTC 2015

JoT thumbIt’s all wound up, and could use a little pep talk! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]

Mashable » Bill Murray's most Bill Murray Golden Globes moments

Monday 12 January 4:33:25 UTC 2015

Bill-murrayFeed-tw Feed-fbIt wouldn't be a proper award show without Bill Murray there to Murray the place up The actor and comedian, who was nominated for best actor in a comedy for his role in St. Vincent, didn't seem to care too much about a potential win. For him, it was more about trying out unusual headwear and looking generally disinterested See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Want to teach yourself programming? It's possible — but not easy

Monday 12 January 4:30:05 UTC 2015

Joe-fuscoFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s safe to say that many people's New Year's resolutions include "learn programming." If you're one of them, what are your odds of succeeding? Not very high. According to SkilledUp, a curator of information about online classes and boot camps related to programming, only 5% of people make it all the way through an online programming course, although 10% complete it … [Link]

Mashable » Tourism to Cuba is still illegal for Americans, but here's how to do it

Monday 12 January 4:11:25 UTC 2015

Cuba-beach-carFeed-tw Feed-fbSince President Obama announced historical changes in diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba last month, the island nation has been top of mind as a travel destination. The New York Times even added it to its annual list of places to go. However, despite the political developments, there's one thing that hasn't changed: Tourism to the island is still … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen's face wins big at Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 3:54:19 UTC 2015

Chrissy-teigenFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Internet can thank Chrissy Teigen for its new favorite reaction GIF During Sunday's Golden Globes, John Legend and Common took the stage to accept the award for their song "Glory" from the nominated film Selma. But it was when the camera panned to Legend's tearful wife that a meme was born. See also: Golden Globes: 'Boyhood' and 'Transparent' are the … [Link]

Mashable » Catherine Zeta-Jones looked exactly like an emoji at the Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 3:45:25 UTC 2015

Catherine-zeta-jones-emojiFeed-tw Feed-fbIt seems Catherine Zeta-Jones' fashion inspiration is more high tech than high couture The actress showed up at the Golden Globes looking strikingly similar to everyone's favorite texting party gal: the red dress dancing emoji See also: Internet doesn't understand Keira Knightley's bird Golden Globe dress oh shit. oh shit. it's her#goldenglobes pic.twitter.com/2QIyqdyuLY — Zoë Klar (@madamezooble) January 12, 2015 Full … [Link]

Mashable » The 18 most gloriously awkward faces at the Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 3:35:38 UTC 2015

Golden-globes-facesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Golden Globes were part awards show, part candid camera. The night was filled with plenty of well-deserved achievements by some of Hollywood's most talented stars, and the greatest part of it all was watching celebrities during their most awkward moments. See also: Your handy Golden Globes guide to every celebrity you'll see on stage From Chrissy Teigen to Meryl Streep, … [Link]

Slashdot » KDE Frameworks 5.3 and Plasma 2.1 – First Impressions

Monday 12 January 3:32:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes Ken Vermette has done a write-up on his experience with the new KDE desktop encompassing Frameworks 5.3 and Plasma 2.1. For starters, some patience is still needed for apps to be ported to KF5, and most of them will be KF4-based for now. Many of the widgets you may have used don't exist yet either, but the good … [Link]

Mashable » 'Girls' Season 4 premiere recap: 'Everyone's path will unwind just right'

Monday 12 January 3:31:36 UTC 2015

Girls-season-4-ep-1Feed-tw Feed-fbGirls’ Season 4 premiere picks up right where Season 3 left off, with Hannah and co. each moving on to the Next Big Thing in their meandering, twenty-something lives. As Adam presciently puts it in episode 1's opening scene, they're "taking the next step in a series of random steps." Before that happens, though, the girls of Girls must tie up … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the intense new trailer for 'House of Cards' Season 3

Monday 12 January 3:28:19 UTC 2015

Houseofcards_3Feed-tw Feed-fb You wanna know what takes real courage? Getting through this trailer for the new season of House of Cards without squealing with nervous excitement Netflix released the first full trailer for Season 3 of its hit political thriller Sunday night during the Golden Globes, coincidentally right after Kevin Spacey picked up an award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series … [Link]

Mashable » Mr. Money Mustache tells you how to be a badass with your finances

Monday 12 January 3:26:00 UTC 2015

MmmFeed-tw Feed-fbMr. Money Mustache did what many dreamed of: He retired when he was 30. Yet he's not what most people would call rich. Instead, he's just remarkably adept at living well below his means The success of his eponymous blog has helped, but Mr. Money Mustache (he prefers not to give out his real name) mostly achieved his financial independence by … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Mary may have made her most scandalous move yet on 'Downton Abbey'

Monday 12 January 3:00:15 UTC 2015

Downtonabbeyep2-2Feed-tw Feed-fbEditor’s Note: This recap was originally published in September 2014, in conjunction with the UK airing of Downton Abbey. Everyone is cleaning up some messes in episode 2 of Downton Abbey's Season 5 — and not all of them were caused by the fire that torched Edith's room in the season premiere Also, Lady Mary enlists Anna for help with a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Muslim-controlled' UK city claim mocked by #FoxNewsFacts hashtag

Monday 12 January 2:56:51 UTC 2015

FoxnewsFeed-tw Feed-fb A terrorism expert speaking on Fox News has described Birmingham, England, as "totally Muslim, where non-Muslims just simply don’t go." Steve Emerson was speaking to the channel's presenter Jeanine Pirro about the recent Paris attacks, when he launched into an interesting explanation about dangerous parts of Britain being controlled by Muslims. He detailed "no go zones" saying they don't just … [Link]

Mashable » 11 Golden Globes celebrities in and out of character

Monday 12 January 2:33:22 UTC 2015

Jennifer-aniston-cakeFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter appearing on-screen in heavy movie makeup and perfectly coiffed wigs, the red carpet is an actor's chance to clean up and show the world how good looking they still are From Meryl Streep's silver nest of hair in Into the Woods to Amy Adams' 1950s bob in Big Eyes, Hollywood's biggest celebrities braved extreme new looks in the name of … [Link]

Mashable » Margaret Cho mocks North Korea in obligatory Golden Globes bit

Monday 12 January 2:12:23 UTC 2015

MerylFeed-tw Feed-fbWelp, we had to know this was coming. Golden Globes hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey took a moment to mock North Korea and the infamous Sony Hack in a bit starring Margaret Cho See also: Golden Globes: Patricia Arquette wins best supporting actress for 'Boyhood' Cho's brilliant cameo shows her as a stoic North Korean soldier who's quietly obsessed with … [Link]

Mashable » In Australia, you will read this seconds behind other countries

Monday 12 January 2:00:23 UTC 2015

AustraliaFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralians never like to believe they are slower or more disconnected than the rest of the world. That is, until the truth is typed in black and white and delivered via pigeon. Akamai's recently released State of the Internet report for the third quarter of 2014 kills our globalisation buzz and proves we are lagging pretty dramatically behind the world in … [Link]

Mashable » Tina Fey and Amy Poehler target Bill Cosby and everyone gets uncomfortable

Monday 12 January 1:58:51 UTC 2015

Tina-fey-amy-poehler-golden-globes-01Feed-tw Feed-fbWell that got awkward quickly Golden Globes' hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler wasted little time Sunday night making jokes about the Bill Cosby rape allegations, quickly making everyone uncomfortable. The duo closed their 10-minute monologue by joking about Into the Woods, saying in the film, "Cinderella runs from her prince, Rapunzel is thrown from a tower and Sleeping Beauty just … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's risky Golden Globes monologue

Monday 12 January 1:55:08 UTC 2015

TinaamyFeed-tw Feed-fb Tina Fey and Amy Poehler don't plan to host the Golden Globes again, so they went out with a bang. For the third time in a row, Fey and Poehler delivered a hilarious opening monologue, except this time, they didn't back off from pulling a few gut-rattling punches. As Amy Poehler said on E!'s red carpet, "What are they gonna … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrities show Charlie Hebdo solidarity at Golden Globes

Monday 12 January 1:23:47 UTC 2015

Clooney-golden-globesFeed-tw Feed-fbCelebrities attending the 72nd Annual Golden Globes Sunday night showed support for victims of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks Stars, including George Clooney and wife Amal Alamuddin, arrived at the awards show red carpet wearing buttons with the phrase "Je suis Charlie." During an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Alamuddin showed the button pinned to her clutch, saying her bag was "customized … [Link]

Mashable » Golden Globes 2015 winners list: Amazon and The CW make history

Monday 12 January 1:17:40 UTC 2015

Ap83982519723Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Richard Linklater's cinematic 12-year journey Boyhood deservedly won Best Drama at Sunday's 72nd Golden Globes, while The Grand Budapest Hotel reigned supreme in Best Musical/Comedy, surprisingly defeating Birdman. In the TV categories, several firsts happened: Streaming newcomer Amazon won its first Golden Globe on its first nomination for Transparent in Best TV Comedy or Musical. The show, which … [Link]

Mashable » Internet doesn't understand Keira Knightley's bird Golden Globe dress

Monday 12 January 0:56:37 UTC 2015

Kiera-knightley-golden-globesFeed-tw Feed-fbKeira Knightley made an interesting fashion choice on the Golden Globes red carpet when she showed up in a Chanel gown covered in birds and ruffled eyelet lace. As much of a Hollywood beauty Knightley may be, most of the Internet agreed she vaguely resembled a crocheted doily on your grandma's couch. See also: Your handy Golden Globes guide to every … [Link]

Mashable » Coded to Wear: 3D-printed fashion takes center stage at CES

Monday 12 January 0:47:38 UTC 2015

1fsh3dFeed-tw Feed-fbThe practical applications of 3D printing are still being worked out, but last week at CES in Las Vegas 3D Systems showed off how the technology can be used to create fashion pieces that are just as viable as anything you might buy off the rack Included in the company's display were 3D-printed dresses, shoes and even handbags, illustrating how 3D … [Link]

Slashdot » Rare Recalled NES Game Stadium Events On Ebay For $99,000

Monday 12 January 0:40:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Via Eurogamer comes news of possibly the rarest of all NES games selling on the auction site Ebay for a staggering 99,000 Dollars at this time, with 4 days left to go. The game in question the 1987 NES game Stadium Events was released then pulled only 2 days later. Stadium Events was released by Bandai … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Poehler and Tina Fey dance their faces off in 'Sisters' teaser

Monday 12 January 0:23:56 UTC 2015

Sisters-trailerFeed-tw Feed-fb After 20 years of real-life friendship, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are teaming up on screen as imaginary siblings for their upcoming comedy, Sisters The 20-second teaser trailer dropped on Sunday just hours before Poehler and Fey's third Golden Globes hosting gig. The comedy, which comes out next Christmas, stars the two as sisters who vow to throw one last … [Link]

Mashable » Lena Dunham quits Twitter to 'create a safer space'

Monday 12 January 0:18:51 UTC 2015

Lena-dunham-twitter-01Feed-tw Feed-fbAvid tweeter and millennial Lena Dunham is over the 140 character lifestyle It seems the Girls actress has deleted the Twitter app from her phone because she is "trying to create a safer space" for herself "emotionally." See also: Every look from the 2015 Golden Globes red carpet Dunham explained her Twitter purge on Sunday night during a Golden Globes red … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batdog and Robin Defeat Evil Human Burglar [Video]

Monday 12 January 0:00:35 UTC 2015

Watch as miniature dachshunds Crusoe (Batdog) and hid brother Oakley (Robin) save the day by defeating a burglar in their home. [Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund] The post Batdog and Robin Defeat Evil Human Burglar [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

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