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 » The radicalization of Hayat Boumeddiene: Tracing the links to the Paris gunmen
Where in the world is France’s most wanted woman, Hayat Boumeddiene? It's been more than a week since the last known sighting of the wife of the gunman who killed four people at a kosher store in Paris on Friday. The most recent image of her came in the form of security camera footage released Monday that showed her passing through … [Link]
Mashable » Obama looks to kickstart U.S. broadband investment
President Barack Obama is set to announce efforts to kickstart investment in broadband infrastructure, targeting regulation that hampers local communities and businesses. The White House released a fact sheet on Tuesday evening detailing the president's plans to encourage investment in broadband infrastructure across the country. As part of the initiative, Obama is calling for the elimination of laws in 19 states … [Link]
Mashable » Dog shows uselessness of humans by riding solo to park on a bus
Today in news that will undoubtedly convince you canines were meant to rule the world: A black lab ride the bus, solo, to the dog park No, Eclipse isn't some neglected pup forced into a commuter lifestyle as a means to escape her evil owner — she's just a 2-year-old dog who legitimately enjoys public transportation (that makes one of us) … [Link]
Mashable » Etsy reportedly planning IPO as soon as this quarter
Etsy may be crafting a public offering. The online marketplace for handmade goods is looking to raise around $300 million in an IPO that could take place as soon as this quarter, according to a report late Tuesday from Bloomberg See also: 10 Thoughts That Etsy Models Are Having Right Now A rep for Etsy declined to comment on the report … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet of Things gets its own congressional caucus
The Internet of Things is headed to Washington, D.C Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) are launching the Congressional Caucus on the Internet of Things (IoT) to help educate people on the development of web-connected products. The Internet of Things refers to products (i.e., things other than smartphones, tablets and computers) that are web-connected and often work with … [Link]
Slashdot » Exploring Some Lesser-Known Scripting Languages
Nerval's Lobster writes: Scripting languages are used in everything from games and Web pages to operating-system shells and general applications, as well as standalone scripts. While many of these scripting languages are common and open to modification, there are some interesting, open-source ones that are worth a look, even if they don't have the substantial audience of some of the … [Link]
Mashable » Angela Merkel attends tolerance rally as Germany's anti-Islam movement grows
Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Joachim Gauck and other German leaders made an appearance at a Berlin rally organized by Muslim groups Tuesday, in contrast with the growing tide of anti-Islamic sentiment in the country. The event was a vigil for the victims of last week's terror attacks in Paris held by the Central Council of Muslims in Germany at Berlin's iconic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hershey is Releasing a 3D Chocolate Printer: The CocoJet 3D Printer [Video]
In partnership with Hershey, 3D Systems have unveiled the Cocojet at CES 2015 in Las Vegas last Tuesday, a chocolate 3D printer that prints custom 3D designs using dark, milk or white chocolate. Om nom nom nom. [3D Systems | Via TN] The post Hershey is Releasing a 3D Chocolate Printer: The CocoJet 3D Printer [Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Awarded Gesture-Control Patent
mpicpp points out a report that Apple has been awarded a broad patent for gesture control of a computer interface (8,933,876). The company inherited the patent after their acquisition of motion-sensor company PrimeSense in 2013. (PrimeSense's technology is used in Microsoft's Kinect gesture control system.) Here's the patent's abstract: A method, including receiving, by a computer executing a non-tactile three … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift wrote a check for $1989 to help a fan pay off student loans
Tumblr enthusiast Taylor Swift loves stalking people on the Internet and learning all about her fans from their social media accounts — and she isn't afraid to let the world know. After all, she even created her own hashtag for it, #Taylurking. While she probably looks at every single Instagram of her ex's new flames (just like the rest of us), … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Avalara Releases Free Tax Rates API
Each year around this time our thoughts turn to taxes. Many of us struggle to understand our own individual tax obligations, let alone staying current on changes in the tax code. Multiply that struggle many times over, and you can begin to understand the complexities online retailers and other sellers face as they navigate this rocky terrain through the year. … [Link]
Mashable » BlackBerry deleted a tweet that it accidentally sent from an iPhone
Someone on BlackBerry's social media team just made an embarrassing mistake. A tweet from the company's Twitter account on Tuesday included a small detail at the bottom of the screenshot, revealing it was sent via iPhone. Clearly, even some BlackBerry employees use Apple products. See also: Sony executives switched to old BlackBerrys after cyberattack BlackBerry is tweeting from an iPhone http://t.co/TAlDTazdsX … [Link]
Slashdot » PC Shipments Are Slowly Recovering
mrspoonsi sends this news from TechCrunch: Over the past two years, the growing popularity of mobile devices has eaten into PC sales. A new report by Gartner, however, shows that shipments may continue to enjoy a very slow but steady uptick this year as tablet sales hit a peak. The research firm found that worldwide PC shipments in the fourth … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Seven-Year-Old Boy Gets a Clone Trooper Prosthetic Arm [Video]
E-Nable and John Peterson, with the help of the 501st, recently gave an awesome 3D printed Star Wars clone trooper prosthetic arm and helmet to 7-year-old Liam Porter from Augusta, Georgia. E-Nable is an organization that uses 3D printing to build low-cost prosthetic limbs for kids who are growing up too quickly to quality for regular prosthetics. Watch the video … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro stock plummets after Apple granted patent for mounted cameras
Apple may have just shoved GoPro's stock off a cliff. GoPro's stock fell 12% on Tuesday, following a report that Apple had been granted a patent for a mounted digital camera system similar to the devices that GoPro produces. See also: The top 27 GoPro videos of 2014 Patently Apple reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple nearly … [Link]
Mashable » 'Glory' gets a powerful music video after Best Song Golden Globe win
LOS ANGELES — Capitalizing on winning Best Original Song at Sunday's Golden Globes, Common released the music video for the John Legend-assisted "Glory." Common and Legend gave an emotional acceptance speech after locking down the Golden Globe accolade for the powerful civil rights song from Selma, the film about the 1965 voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. … [Link]
Mashable » Monday's college football championship was the most-watched cable broadcast ever
A ridiculously huge number of people watched Ohio State defeat Oregon in the college football national championship on Monday night, a reminder that TV isn't quite dead yet, thanks primarily to live sports. More than 33 million viewers tuned in during the game, making it the most-watched cable broadcast ever. The game also generated an 18.9 U.S. household rating, meaning almost … [Link]
Mashable » Rainn Wilson is on the case in first look at 'Backstrom'
Rainn Wilson has officially left his Dwight Schrute roots behind. In Fox's Backstrom, from Bones creator Hart Hanson and based on the Swedish book series by Leif G. W. Persson, Wilson takes on the role of Everett Backstrom, a tactless, surly detective who's much better at solving crimes than making friends See also: 18 new shows we can't wait to see … [Link]
Slashdot » Firefox 35 Arrives With MP4 Playback On Mac, Android Download Manager Support
An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today launched Firefox 35 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Major additions to the browser include room-based Firefox Hello conversations, H.264 (MP4 files) playback on OS X, and integration with the Android download manager. Mozilla has opened up the Firefox Marketplace for the desktop, currently in beta. While Firefox Marketplace is already available on Firefox … [Link]
Mashable » White guys of the Directors Guild nominate a bunch of white guys for white-guy movies
LOS ANGELES — In a year when it really, really didn't have to, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) has done it again: nominated a bunch of white guys. The DGA announced the nominees for its annual awards on Tuesday: Richard Linklater (Boyhood), Alejandro Inarritu (Birdman), Morten Tyldum (The Imitation Game), Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel) and Clint Eastwood (American … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BOXHOUND: An Awesome and Funny Metal Gear Solid Film [Video]
A fantastic and hilarious Metal Gear Solid fan film by the guys from Fury Fingers. Loved those lines: Boss: “Did anyone see what type of box he went it?” Soldier: Cardboard… It was definitely cardboard. [Fury Fingers] The post BOXHOUND: An Awesome and Funny Metal Gear Solid Film [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 7 things you just like, might not know about 'The Big Lebowski,' man
These facts really tie the room together. In a new episode of "Things You Didn't Know," CineFix tackles The Big Lebowski, the Coen brother's cult classic about a dude, his PTSD-inflicted best friend and white Russians. Between counting down how many times the script features the F-word to explaining the real world inspirations for characters like Walter and the dude, … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of miles apart, France and Israel mourn victims last week's attacks
Earlier in the day, in ceremonies thousands of miles apart, France and Israel paid tribute to the victims of the terror attacks. At police headquarters in Paris, French President Francois Hollande paid tribute to the three police officers killed in the attacks, placing Legion of Honor medals on their caskets. See also: 'The Simpsons' paid tribute to Charlie Hebdo Hollande … [Link]
Mashable » How to sneakily steal pizza so your friends won't hate you
When sharing a pizza, it's every man for himself. Fortunately, a simple hack can help you hide away a portion of your cheesy treasure without your greedy friends noticing the difference. At long last, say goodbye to the "I only got one slice!" blues. 7 things you just like, might not know about 'The Big Lebowski,' man Bulldog puppy fearlessly … [Link]
Slashdot » Lawrence Krauss On Scientists As Celebrities: Good For Science?
Lasrick writes: Lawrence Krauss explores the reasons why scientists such as Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, and Neil deGrasse Tyson became celebrities, and he shares his own experience as a best selling author and frequent guest on television programs like Jon Stewart's Daily Show. Krauss describes how public acclaim is often uncorrelated to scientific accomplishment and depends … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan's Reddit AMA went horribly wrong
Nissan’s attempt to show its brand in a more human light with a Reddit AMA backfired on Tuesday after Redditors accused the company of manufacturing questions. Redditor Kislen took a look at the accounts behind the AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn and found that many were brand new, leading some to conclude that the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA chief scientist: First an asteroid, then Mars
We can't put people on the Red Planet yet, but break the mission into bite-sized chunks and 2030 looks possible, says NASA science supremo Ellen Stofan (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » French Prime Minister seeks to expand surveillance powers after Paris attacks
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls presented new security measures to the French National Assembly on Tuesday, after a series of attacks in Paris last week in which suspected Islamist radicals murdered 17 victims Valls said he wants to bolster anti-radicalization programs in French communities and prisons, better air travel monitoring of anyone suspected of radical activity, and greater ability for counterterrorism … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Simpson’s Episode of Mythbusters, Coming Soon
As you can see from the above photo, seems the Mythbusters guys have finally caved and decided to do an episode based on some of the antics from the many years of The Simpsons. The best part in all of this is, a lot of the things they are finding out (Homer might have saved his house by actually hanging … [Link]
Slashdot » Wireless Keylogger Masquerades as USB Phone Charger
msm1267 writes: Hardware hacker and security researcher Samy Kamkar has released a slick new device that masquerades as a typical USB wall charger but in fact houses a keylogger capable of recording keystrokes from nearby wireless keyboards. The device is known as KeySweeper, and Kamkar has released the source code and instructions for building one of your own. The components … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, fliers: The best airline for on-time performance no longer exists
In the latest ranking of U.S. airlines for on-time arrivals, AirTran topped the list with a 90.4% rating. Hawaiian Airlines usually tops the list — in part because its routes are rarely affected by weather — but this time came in second at 89.4%. The U.S. Department of Transportation rankings were based on performance in November 2014. See also: Report: Virgin … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Sims 4' will land on Mac in February
Electronic Arts finally dropped info on a Mac version of The Sims 4 — OS X users will only have to wait a month to create their own Sims families. The February release timeframe isn't very specific, but EA did say Windows PC players who already own The Sims 4 could download the Mac version for free. The game retails for … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apply for Autodesk Cloud Accelerator 2015 Today
In March, Autodesk will host Autodesk Cloud Accelerator 2015. The two week program is designed to attract creative developers to leverage Autodesk APIs and cloud services. As the January 17th program application deadline approaches, ProgrammableWeb caught up with Stephen Preston, Autodesk Senior Manager for Developer Evangelism.
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New Scientist – News » Whaleworld: Looking for cetacean culture
Orca clan calls and dolphin "tail-walking" provide clues to cetacean culture, find Hal Whitehead and Luke Rendell in The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins 
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Slashdot » Talk to the World Through Ubi — and Use Gestures, Too (Video)
'The Ubi is an always-on voice-activated computer ready to help. Just plug it in, talk to it and it'll help you connect with your world.' That Kickstarter project description back in 2012 helped UBI raise $229,594 even though they only hoped for $36,000. So now they sell Ubis for $299, as you can see for yourself by clicking the "BUY … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon sends out more invites for its Echo 'smart speaker'
When Amazon announced its cylinder-shaped Echo device in November, interested consumers were placed on a waiting list to purchase the product. Now the online retailer has invited many of those people to buy the Echo, which acts as both a speaker and a type of personal assistant for the home. See also: This is your future smart home — and no, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel and DC vs. Star Wars: The Movie [Fan-Made Trailer]
Warning: This is FAKE. Unfortunately. Here’s what you get when you mash the world of Marvel and DC and put them up against the Star Wars universe. Superman flying alongside the Millennium Falcon. Yep. [Alex Luthor | Via IO9] The post Marvel and DC vs. Star Wars: The Movie [Fan-Made Trailer] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 11 ways tech can bring your family together
Are your family's game nights fizzling out? Have long car rides become unbearable? If your family time needs some pep, try infusing technology into your activities. Your family can, for instance, use apps to create road trip scavenger hunts and tablets to host video story times for children See also: 8 Apps and Gadgets for Savvy Parents Here are a few … [Link]
Mashable » Get cold, sparkly revenge on your enemies by mailing them glitter
Revenge is a dish best served cold — and forever stuck in your carpet. There are many ways to deal with people we don't like. We can ignore them, send them a rude email, yell and scream until our faces turn red or a number of other things that only add stress into our lives and ultimately make us unhappy. It's … [Link]
Mashable » How the first Apple HomeKit products will work
The first collection of Apple HomeKit-compatible products were quietly announced last week at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas, and we saw everything from smart plugs and sensors to garage door openers and locks. There's nothing too sexy about those types of appliances, but we were able to learn more about how Apple HomeKit and its vision for the smart … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon Vehicle targets OnStar, but works with almost any car
Verizon announced a new subscription-based car connectivity system on Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show, and it's a lot like OnStar. But Verizon Vehicle, as it's called, aims to make "virtually every vehicle" a connected car. Similar to OnStar, Verizon Vehicle includes diagnostics, emergency assistance and a companion app. What sets it apart is that it's an aftermarket system … [Link]
Mashable » Vamo streamlines complex process of multi-city travel booking
Big online booking sites have roundtrip flights figured out, but anyone who has tried to book a multi-city trip knows what a hassle it can be to find the best flights, local transportation and lodging — especially at the best price. Enter Vamo, a startup that aims to make the tedious process of complex international travel booking as automated as possible. … [Link]
Mashable » New eyewitness video shows Charlie Hebdo gunmen escape after attack
Shortly after two gunmen killed 12 people at the offices of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, the attackers shouted, "We are avenging the prophet Muhammad!" before firing on a police car and making their escape, according to a new eyewitness video released on Tuesday. See also: Charlie Hebdo editor: 'There is a future … There will be a paper' The … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Linux Database GUI Application Development?
New submitter msubieta writes I have been developing some applications to use in small businesses using Windows and SQL Server. I would like to move on and start doing the same thing in Linux. I have looked at several Frameworks/Databases/Development environments and I really don't know what is the best/simplest/fastest to learn approach. I use VS and C# mostly, although … [Link]
Mashable » 'Community' lives on: Season 6 will debut on Yahoo Screen in March
LOS ANGELES — The wait is overCommunity season 6 will debut March 17 Yahoo Screen, the sitcom's new home, announced the premiere date and release structure Tuesday at the Television Critics Association press tour. The streaming service will release two episodes on March 17 and then roll out a new episode every following Tuesday. See also: The Golden Globes surprise that … [Link]
Mashable » Obama: Military Twitter hack shows importance of cybersecurity
President Barack Obama said during a Tuesday meeting with congressional leaders that the hack of the U.S. military's Central Command Twitter account shows why lawmakers need to do more to shield Americans from cyberattacks "With the Sony attack that took place, with the Twitter account that was hacked by Islamist jihadist sympathizers yesterday, it just goes to show how much more … [Link]
Mashable » Rocket strikes civilian bus at eastern Ukraine checkpoint, killing 11
Eleven people were killed and 13 others injured after a shell struck a bus at a roadblock in war-torn eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, highlighting the continuing dangers to civilians as fighting between government forces and pro-Russian rebels intensifies. See also: The war came to me: From U.S. Peace Corps to Ukraine conflict reporter The bus was hit while stopped at a … [Link]
Mashable » Scholastic releases official 'Harry Potter' characters from first illustrated book
No, the Harry Potter cast hasn't been drinking Polyjuice Potion — it's just the effects of artist Jim Kay's imagination On Tuesday, Scholastic released four new images of Potter characters created by Kay for an upcoming re-release of The Sorcerer's Stone, which was originally published in 1997 See also: Glow-in-the-dark 'Harry Potter' book designs are pure magic The book, set to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: banter of the apes, oil price and the environment, lizard penises, Kiwi comedown, space weather report and more 
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Mashable » Happy New Year: CO2 has already hit alarming milestone
The new year has only just begun, but we've already recorded our first days with average carbon dioxide levels above 400 parts per million, potentially leading to many months in a row above this threshold, experts say. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography records of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels show that Jan. 1 was the first day of the new year above … [Link]
Slashdot » The Strange Story of the First Quantum Art Exhibition In Space
KentuckyFC writes When Samantha Cristoforetti blasted towards the International Space Station in November last year, she was carrying an unusual cargo in the form of a tiny telescope just 4 centimetres long and 1 centimetre in diameter attached to an unpowered CCD array from a smartphone camera. The telescope is part of an art project designed by the Dutch artist … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS video shows child purportedly executing 2 Russian spies
A new video released by ISIS militants purports to show the execution of two Russian spies at the hands of a child. The nearly eight-minute video, called "Uncovering an Enemy Within," was released by Al Hayat, the English-language media arm of the Islamic State. See also: How ISIS is training child recruits The video includes interviews with two men who identify … [Link]
Mashable » Footage: Smoke empties DC subway station
The transit network in the nation's capital remained hobbled Tuesday morning after an electrical malfunction that filled a busy subway station with smoke, killing one woman and sending dozens of people to hospitals. NTSB investigator Michael Flanigon told reporters late Monday night that an electrical "arcing" involving the high-voltage third rail led a train to stop in a tunnel and … [Link]
Mashable » After moment of silence, politicians sing French national anthem to honor attack victims
Members of France’s National Assembly held a moment of silence for the victims of last week's attacks before raising their voices in a show of national unity on Tuesday, joining together in a rendition of the French national anthem in the government chambers. The National Assembly is made up of 577 delegates. The tribute is just one of many following … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman and Superman Play Stone Skipping [Comic]
[Source: Dragonarte | Like Dragonarte on Facebook] The post Batman and Superman Play Stone Skipping [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lizard penises evolve super-fast
They say size matters, but what of speed? In some lizards, penises have been evolving incredibly quickly – up to six times faster than other traits 
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Mashable » Madonna, Ed Sheeran, AC/DC set to perform at the 2015 Grammys
LOS ANGELES — Absent from The Recording Academy's first batch of Grammy performers are the Feb. 8 ceremony's three most-nominated artists: Beyoncé, Sam Smith and Pharrell, but have no fear because they'll likely be added closer to show day For now, we now know five of the shindig's performances will come from a potpourri of old and new faces when the … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Computing Teachers Concerned That Pupils Know More Than Them
mikejuk (1801200) writes A survey of UK schools carried out by Microsoft and Computing at School reveals some worrying statistics that are probably more widely applicable. The survey revealed that (68%) of primary and secondary teachers are concerned that their pupils have a better understanding of computing than they do. Moreover, the pupils reinforced this finding with 47% claiming that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Perfect Crime: How to Steal Pizza Slices from an Untouched Pizza
Here’s how you can steal pizza from your friends using the power of geometry when you have an untouched pizza in front of you. [DaveHax] The post The Perfect Crime: How to Steal Pizza Slices from an Untouched Pizza appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The intensifying storm streak in the UK just won't stop
While the United States' East Coast has yet to see a major winter storm so far this year, the UK keeps getting socked by one strong storm after the next. This week is no exception. Another storm system is rapidly intensifying northwest of Ireland, causing cold, damaging winds of greater than 75 miles per hour at times across the northern UK … [Link]
Mashable » Bulldog puppy fearlessly battles his greatest enemy of all — a water bottle
It is a battle for the ages: a puppy versus a water bottle. A bulldog puppy named Humphrey tries to attack a water bottle with his painfully adorable barks. Unfortunately, a water bottle has an unfathomable amount of fortitude against a puppy, no matter how energetic he may be. You'll get it next time, little guy. After moment of silence, … [Link]
Mashable » Fred Armisen retaliates after Bill Hader's impression of him
Bill Hader appeared on Conan in late September and offered up some funny, and on point, impersonations of his former Saturday Night Live castmates, including Fred Armisen and his tendency to over-gesticulate. Armisen, who stopped by Conan on Monday, was clearly not amused by the impression and retaliated with his own take on Hader's mannerisms. It's all in good fun … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 7 mainstream support ends, but don’t panic
Welcome, Windows 7 users, to the day you’ve been dreading: the end of mainstream support. Starting Tuesday, Microsoft will stop pushing out new features, end free support and halt any update not related to security for its six-year-old operating system. That’s the bad news See also: Hands On With the Windows 10 Preview The good news: The 56% of desktop users … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Over a barrel? Falling oil prices and the environment
A halving of oil prices is hailed as good news for cash-strapped consumers. But there could also be unexpected gains for the environment, says Fred Pearce 
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Mashable » Strawberry cheesecake frappuccinos are a thing at Starbucks in Australia
Australia gets all the cool stuff: kangaroos, Vegemite — and now, strawberry cheesecake frappuccinos at Starbucks The coffee chain rolled out the new dessert-flavored drink at stores across Australia this week, giving those down under reason to literally drink caffeine-infused cake. The beverage will only be available for a "limited time," according to Starbucks representatives, and will not be available in … [Link]
Slashdot » South Africa Begins Ambitious Tablets In Schools Pilot Project
An anonymous reader writes "Guateng province — which is home to Johannesburg and Pretoria and is the richest state in sub-Saharan Africa — has just kicked off a pilot project to replace textbooks with tablets in seven government schools. If successful, the project will be extended to all 44 000 schools in the area. It's all been put together in … [Link]
Mashable » Bob Newhart's doppelgänger refereed the Ohio State-Oregon game
Last night's college football national championship game between Ohio State and Oregon was notable not just for the domination of Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott, but also for the uncanny resemblance a referee had to comedy legend Bob Newhart. Twitter users following the game quickly pointed out the similarities between the game's head referee Greg Burks and the 85-year-old star of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Strong Female Characters in Videogames: Debunking a Myth [Video]
From Youtuber Asalieri2: It’s time to brush aside the oft regurgitated myth that strong female leads in videogames are and have always been nonexistent or relegated to background or joke status. So what do you geeks think? Is this guy right or do you think strong female characters should be more present in games in general? Let us know in … [Link]
Mashable » Kick off the new year with killer job hunt tips from our #BizChats Twitter chat
You made it to 2015. Congrats! The beginning of every new year is accompanied with high hopes, new expectations and opportunities for a fresh start. But job searching can be a job in itself; recent graduates and seasoned employees alike face stiff competition in the job market, and often have to go above and beyond to be recognized by recruiters. See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Grand Theft Auto V' release date for PCs delayed another 2 months
Sorry, PC gamers. We don't come bearing good news. Rockstar has further delayed the launch of Grand Theft Auto V until March 24. The game was originally slated to come out in two weeks, on Jan. 27, two months after the next-gen re-release in November and more than a year and a half after its original release. See also: 5 movie … [Link]
Mashable » Charlie Hebdo editor: 'There is a future … There will be a paper'
PARIS — The first edition of Charlie Hebdo to be published after a brutal attack at its Paris offices left 12 dead will be translated into several languages, including Arabic, Spanish and English. The issue will hit stands on Wednesday, exactly one week after the shooting at the satirical French magazine. Staff members who survived the attack discussed the struggle in … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Fixing whats wrong with hardware start-ups
It is an amazing time to be a hardware entrepreneur: Companies like Arduino and ElectricImp are abstracting away tedious device and back-end development;Shapeways (disclaimer: my firm Lux Capital is an investor) and Advanced Circuitsare turning around beautiful prototypes in days; … [Link]
Slashdot » How To Hijack Your Own Windows System With Bundled Downloads
How-To Geek has tested and described something that you probably shouldn't do on your own computer — unless, as they did, you do it on a virtual machine just for this purpose. Namely, they downloaded 10 of the most popular software titles from download.com, clicking through as a naive user might, accepting the defaults or the most obvious Next buttons, … [Link]
Mashable » Uber to share customers' data with Boston to ease congestion
Uber wants to be a traffic data hub for the Hub Uber, which has been criticized in the past for its "God view" tool that tracks customers, is trying to turn that information into a public relations asset via a data-sharing arrangement with the city of Boston. Under the deal, the ride-hailing company would provide the city with quarterly reports on … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Ends Mainstream Support For Windows 7
jones_supa writes The mainstream support of Microsoft Windows 7 [ended Monday]. The operating system leaving mainstream support means no more platform updates, no new features, and end of free support. Windows 7 will now enter extended support, which means that security updates will keep coming, and support will be offered for charge. The final end of support for Windows 7 … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft hints at 'Minority Report'-style customer recognition for retailers
Imagine a store that knows about the outfit you just bought, and can tell you exactly which shoes will go with it. Microsoft has teased the ability for retailers to employ its Kinect technology to identify customers through facial recognition, bringing the world one step closer to the weirdly prescient future displayed in the 2002 film Minority Report, which was based … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon signs Woody Allen for his first-ever TV series
Woody Allen has signed a deal with Amazon Studios to write and direct his first television series Untitled Woody Allen Project will be a half-hour series and already has a full-season order from Amazon. The series will be distributed via Prime Instant Video, Amazon's streaming service. See also: Amazon says 10 million new customers tried Prime for the holidays "I don’t … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The UK's Cancer Drugs Fund does more harm than good
A controversial fund for expensive new cancer medicines is good for big pharma but has brought real harm for patients, says health economist Karl Claxton 
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Slashdot » Meet Flink, the Apache Software Foundation's Newest Top-Level Project
Open source data-processing language Flink, after just nine months' incubation with the Apache Software Foundation, has been elevated to top-level status, joining other ASF projects like OpenOffice and CloudStack. An anonymous reader writes The data-processing engine, which offers APIs in Java and Scala as well as specialized APIs for graph processing, is presented as an alternative to Hadoop's MapReduce component … [Link]
Mashable » Russia warns media: You'll be blacklisted for publishing Charlie Hebdo cartoons
Russia’s notoriously rigid government media watchdog has warned newspapers and news sites around the country: Should you publish Charlie Hebdo cartoons, prepare to be blacklisted. See also: Charlie Hebdo's first issue after the attack: 'All is forgiven' The warning was issued via letter to the offices of several media outlets, including editorial department of a local Kamchatka editor, who published the … [Link]
Mashable » 72 die from beer poisoned by crocodile bile in Mozambique
Three more people have died from drinking contaminated beer, bringing the number of fatalities to 72, as the number hospitalized fell by more than 150, health authorities in Mozambique said on Tuesday. About 35 victims are now hospitalized, down from 196, according Paula Bernardo, director of health, women and social welfare in the northeastern Tete province. At least seven people are … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Focus on surveillance as US military's tweets hacked
As governments look at security policies following the Charlie Hebdo massacre, the US Central Command's Twitter feed was briefly the victim of a hacking war 
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New Scientist – News » Space weather report to keep GPS on track
A new service called FLARECAST will predict destructive solar storms minute-by-minute to warn when satellites are in danger 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » The DevOps identity crisis
DevOps is everywhere! The growth and mindshare of the movement is remarkable. But if you care deeply about DevOps, you might agree with me when I say that although its moment has “arrived,” DevOps is in serious trouble. The movement … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Products are now platforms
Editors note: this is an excerpt from our recent report, When Hardware Meets Software, by Mike Barlow. The report looks into the new hardware movement, telling its story through the people who are building it. For more stories on the … [Link]
Mashable » France and Israel hold ceremonies for the victims of Paris terror attacks
With a printing press, medals of honor and ceremonies thousands of miles apart, France and Israel paid tribute Tuesday to those killed in the Paris terrorist attacks. In Bulgaria, authorities said a Frenchman already under arrest had ties to the Paris gunmen who left 17 victims in their wake. See also: What we know about the Charlie Hebdo terror attack victims … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save up to 75% Off on Kindle Books for Students and More!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 75% off (and even more!) on Kindle books for students such as Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School,” “Doing Data Science,” “iOS 8 Swift Programming Cookbook: Solutions & Examples for iOS Apps,” and plenty of others! Today only, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Learning is Magic! Knowledge is Power! [Comic]
The American School System in a Nutshell. Come and study in Canada, we have cookies. [Source: RockPaperCynic Comics] The post Learning is Magic! Knowledge is Power! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I’m Whatever Gotham Needs Me to Be + His Arch-Enemy [Pics]
Catman and his arch-enemy, The Joker. 
[Source: Reddit | Tricia Wang] The post I’m Whatever Gotham Needs Me to Be + His Arch-Enemy [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » The Importance of Deleting Old Stuff
An anonymous reader writes: Bruce Schneier has codified another lesson from the Sony Pictures hack: companies should know what data they can safely delete. He says, "One of the social trends of the computerization of our business and social communications tools is the loss of the ephemeral. Things we used to say in person or on the phone we now … [Link]
Mashable » London bus strike leads to a miserable commute for thousands
LONDON — Commuters across London had a tough time getting to work on Tuesday morning because of a 24-hour strike by bus drivers. See also: A group of people waiting for the Tube had an impromptu sing-along Transport for London said there was significant disruption across the city because of the strike, which began at 4 a.m. local time. Some 27,000 … [Link]
Mashable » I breastfeed in public, so Pope Francis' support means a lot
Pope Francis is unafraid of the breast He said as much on Sunday when he invited nursing mothers to freely feed their hungry children during a baptismal ceremony at the Sistine Chapel Where others might see scandal, Francis saw the natural order of things "You mothers give your children milk and even now, if they cry because they are hungry, breastfeed … [Link]
Mashable » How soccer star Francesco Totti's famous selfie came to be
When AS Roma soccer icon Francesco Totti generated worldwide headlines after celebrating a crucial goal against rival Lazio on by grabbing a nearby iPhone and snapping a selfie from the pitch, it wasn't just a spontaneous moment that happened to become a minor sporting sensation Rather, the moment was the result of a spectacular score, a 38-year-old star eager to embrace … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Expensive cancer drugs pushed off England's NHS list
The National Health Service in England is to stop funding some costly cancer drugs, while others criticise its fund for being unfair and ill-conceived 
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New Scientist – News » Swooping frigatebird swipes fish from pelican's mouth
Wildlife photographer Michael Poliza snapped this photo of a frigatebird living up to its Hawaiian name of "thief" off the coast of the Galapagos Islands 
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Mashable » Google launches Chrome remote desktop app on iOS
Controlling your computer with an iPhone just got a lot easier Google launched an iOS version of its Chrome Remote Desktop app Monday, which allows users to access their computers from their iPhone. See also: Report: Google app will soon let you translate voice to text in real time Sign in with your Google account (you can also switch between multiple … [Link]
Mashable » How I turned a job rejection into another offer
Having managed a fellowship program, I know what it’s like to meet an applicant and think she’s awesome — but not quite as qualified as someone else. Often, I would go out of my way to help these candidates — pointing them toward other resources or, if they really impressed me, introducing them to the manager of another program or someone … [Link]
Mashable » Mars probe missing for over a decade may have just been found
LONDON — There is fresh hope that a probe missing for 11 years may have been found on the Red Planet. See also: Rosetta and the Comet: Close-Up Photos of a Giant Space Rock The UK Space Agency sparked optimism after scheduling a press conference to give an update about the craft for Friday, Jan. 16 Beagle 2 was due to … [Link]
Mashable » 50 modern day 'Friends' episodes, imagined by comedians
Admit it, you would love to see how Joey would handle Tinder. It's hard not to sit through hours upon hours of binge-watching Friends on Netflix without having a little bit of a 90's nostalgia overload. It's not even just things like Monica checking her boyfriend's answering machine or "The Rachel" not being in style anymore — it's just that some … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a young Matthew McConaughey audition for 'Dazed and Confused'
We know Oscar-winning, blockbuster-churning Hollywood superstar Matthew McConaughey is just a starter pack for an even more awesome, future Matthew McConaughey. But he had to start somewhere, and that happened in 1993, when the actor caught his big break as womanizer David Wooderson in Richard Linklater's coming of age comedy, Dazed and Confused The movie has now been re-released on … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 13 January 2015
Building the Workplace We Want (Slack) — culture is the manifestation of what your company values. What you reward, who you hire, how work is done, how decisions are made all of these things are representations of the things … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: High Performance Android Apps – $19.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "High Performance Android Apps" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-01-14 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Instacart bags $220 million to expand beyond grocery delivery
The on-demand startup space has scored another blockbuster funding deal. Instacart, an on-demand grocery delivery service, confirmed Tuesday that it has raised $220 million in a Series C round of funding from a list of big name VC firms. The funding values Instacart at around $2 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter See also: How I Crowdsource My … [Link]
Mashable » Prehistoric sex toys are kind of hard to look at
NeolithicCarved chalk phallus from an infilled pit in a ditch of Maumbury rings, now at Dorset County Museum.IMAGE: CM DIXON/PRINT COLLECTOR/GETTY IMAGESThe artificial phallus — the dildo — is very far from a new invention. In fact, the oldest known example dates about 30,000 years ago. Archaeologists gave it, and its kind, the euphemistic name of "ice-age batons."Looking at the size, … [Link]
Mashable » Macklemore and Oscar the Grouch hang out in trash cans together
Macklemore has ditched thrift shopping for dumpster diving. The rapper stopped by Sesame Street to sing a duet with Oscar the Grouch about finding treasures in other people's trash. He seems to take to the garbage can lifestyle like a natural. John Lennon's 'Imagine' inspires thousands to break into song at Paris unity rally Video shows police officer crying on … [Link]
Mashable » Man who hid under sink from Charlie Hebdo attackers describes his ordeal
PARIS — The man who hid under a sink during a tense stand-off between the Charlie Hebdo attackers and police has spoken out about his ordeal. Graphic designer Lilian Lepère, 27, told France 2 TV his heart stopped beating as the heavily armed brothers Cherif and Said Kouachi roamed the print workshop in Dammartin-en-Goële during Friday's siege. See also: Man evaded … [Link]
Slashdot » PHP vs. Node.js: the Battle For Developer Mind Share
snydeq writes: Simplicity vs. closures, speed of coding vs. raw speed — InfoWorld's Peter Wayner takes a look at how PHP and Node.js stack up against each other. "It's a classic Hollywood plot: the battle between two old friends who went separate ways. Often the friction begins when one pal sparks an interest in what had always been the other … [Link]
Mashable » The gadgets and gear you brought to CES 2015
For gadget geeks and tech heads, CES is the ultimate carnival — so you can only imagine what goes into their travel bags Last week, we asked you to reveal your collection of gear. From light packers to Mary Poppins purse holders, we saw a grand selection of everyone's finest tech See also: Everything we learned from CES 2015 Of course, … [Link]
Mashable » Acura reveals price for updated version of NSX 'supercar'
Acura revealed the production model of its new NSX "supercar" (with an eye-catching lipstick red finish) at the North American International Auto Show on Monday. Oh yeah, Acura — a luxury division of Toyota — also revealed the price, which ensures the NSX will only make it into the garages of the very wealthy. It has an estimated sticker price of … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 biggest Twitter blunders by UK politicians
From amusing typos to embarrassing @mentions, UK politicians have certainly kept Twitter … interesting As we head toward the UK's 2015 general election, we looked back at some famous facepalms from British political parties and personalities. See also: 5 Things Managers Should Never Say Aloud We've got some doozies, but our list isn't exhaustive. Have we missed a political Twitter gaffe … [Link]
Mashable » Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta with Apple Watch support
We know that the Apple Watch should be coming early this year, but now there's proof the launch will coincide with the next major version of iOS 9to5Mac noticed that the latest iOS 8.2 beta for the iPhone adds Bluetooth support for the Apple Watch. See also: I bought a fake Apple Watch for $27 at CES Found in iPhone's Bluetooth … [Link]
Mashable » Egyptian court orders retrial in Mubarak corruption case
Egypt’s top appeals court has ordered the retrial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons in a corruption case, a move that could pave the way for the former autocrat's release. See also: Egypt court drops murder charges against Mubarak, protests erupt near Tahrir Square The Appeals Court announced its ruling in a brief session Tuesday, carried live on … [Link]
Mashable » A commuter created bad puns using Hong Kong metro stations
The commute home from work may be long and boring, but one guy in Hong Kong has decided to make good use of his time. Scyler Yang, who lives in Melbourne, Australia, decided to use the stations names on the MTR — Hong Kong's metro service — to create horrific brilliant puns. He uploaded a whole album to Facebook entitled: "I'm … [Link]
Mashable » Islamist hackers deface French sites in response to 'Operation Charlie Hebdo'
A loose coalition of Islamist hackers has defaced several French websites in response to "OpCharlieHebdo," a cyber operation launched by Anonymous hackers late last week after the attacks that killed 12 people at the office of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. In the last few days, "tens" of hacking groups have started claiming responsibility "for religious motivated defacements," according to Helmi … [Link]
Mashable » Ultron is tearing the 'Avengers' apart – from the inside – in new trailer
LOS ANGELES — "I'm going to tear you apart … from the inside." Just one of many lovely sentiments from the sentient robot with an appetite for annihilation in this new trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron that first aired Monday night during the national championship football game. SEE ALSO: Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Inhumans join the Marvel Cinematic … [Link]
Slashdot » Silicon Valley's Quest To Extend Life 'Well Beyond 120'
HughPickens.com writes: The Guardian has an interesting article on the current quest sweeping Silicon Valley to disrupt death, and the $1 million prize challenging scientists to push human lifespan past its apparent maximum of about 120 years. Hedge Fund Manager Joon Yun's Palo Alto Longevity Prize, which 15 scientific teams have so far entered, will be awarded in the first … [Link]
Mashable » Ohio State won the title, but the Oregon duck mascot won the Internet
Ohio State pounded Oregon behind 246 yards and four touchdowns from running back Ezekiel Elliott to win college football's first playoff national championship 42-20 on Monday night So yes, the Buckeyes won the title. But a Vine of Puddles, more colloquially known as the Oregon duck mascot, won the Internet See also: Nike's brilliant coin flip photo wasn't real, but it … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Prime Minister Says Gov't Should Be Capable of Reading Any Communications
Dr_Barnowl writes: The BBC reports that UK Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed to introduce a "comprehensive piece of legislation" aimed at there being no "means of communication … we cannot read," in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. While he didn't mention encryption specifically, the only logical means by which this could occur would be by … [Link]
Mashable » UK prime minister wants to ban encrypted messaging apps like Snapchat
If reelected, British Prime Minister David Cameron would consider banning messaging apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp, if they don't make their data available to intelligence agencies, he said Monday. Cameron, who is campaigning for reelection, cited the recent Paris terror attacks in his remarks which were aimed at messaging apps that encrypt messages to secure users' communications. See also: David Cameron … [Link]
Mashable » Second black box retrieved from AirAsia crash site
Divers have retrieved the crashed AirAsia plane's second black box from the bottom of the Java Sea, giving investigators the essential tools they need to start piecing together what brought Flight 8501 down. Transportation Ministry official Tonny Budiono says the trapped cockpit voice recorder was freed from beneath the wing's heavy ruins early Tuesday from a depth of about 30 meters … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The New AVENGERS: Age of Ultron Trailer is Here! [Video]
It’s here geeks, the whole new AVENGERS: Age of Ultron trailer, which was released a little earlier tonight! Enjoy! Ultron returns to cause even more trouble for our heroes in another trailer for Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” in theaters May 1! [Marvel] The post The New AVENGERS: Age of Ultron Trailer is Here! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » One dead after smoke shuts down Washington D.C. metro station
WASHINGTON (AP) — Smoke from an unidentified source filled a busy downtown subway station in the nation's capital Monday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds just before afternoon rush hour, authorities said. The incident left one person dead, two in critical condition and at least 81 injured, according to the Washington Post. Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from the L'Enfant Plaza station, … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Spacecraft Enters Orbit Around the Moon
mpicpp sends this report from Scientific American: A Chinese spacecraft service module has entered orbit around the moon, months after being used in the country's landmark test flight that sent a prototype sample-return capsule on a flight around the moon and returned it to Earth. The service module from China's circumlunar test flight arrived in orbit around the moon this … [Link]
Mashable » Nike's brilliant coin flip photo wasn't real, but it worked perfectly
Nike tweeted out a stunning photo shortly before kickoff of Monday night's college football playoff championship that soon became something of a marvel on Twitter It seemed, at first blush, to be the perfect shot. Even ESPN's sterling investigative reporter Don Van Natta Jr. appeared to be fooled 
Image: NikeIt's not the perfect shot. It's either staged, or completely fake. Neither … [Link]
Mashable » Now there's a cafe that just serves crisp-filled sandwiches
LONDON — You would have been forgiven for thinking we'd reached peak niche-hipster cafe when an eatery serving only cereal opened in London recently, but think again The world's first crisp sandwich shop, or potato chip sandwich shop if you're an American snack eater, opened Monday in Belfast and everything sold out within hours See also: What John Travolta would look … [Link]
Mashable » Protests against 'Islamization of Europe' grow in Germany
DRESDEN, Germany — Thousands gathered here on Monday to show their support for a growing movement against what they call the "Islamization of Europe." It was the 12th and largest march organized by a grassroots group that has been on the ascent since the fall, as Germany absorbs record numbers of asylum seekers from war-torn Syria. See also: Lighting the way … [Link]
Mashable » Earth, wind, fire and rain: Australia is being slammed by natural disasters
Australia is known for its wild weather conditions, which are on display more than ever through the summer months. So far, January has seen raging fires and overwhelming floods, causing destruction and creating amazing visuals of the diverse landscape Since Jan. 2, South Australia has been fighting an out-of-control bushfire that has destroyed 12,500 hectares of land and 26 homes near … [Link]
Mashable » The seal has returned to the Sydney Opera House to massive fanfare
It has been a long wait but the show-stopping seal from months gone by has returned to his place of worship — the Sydney Opera House. Last spotted sunning himself on the steps of the iconic landmark in October, the New Zealand fur seal has been the stuff of legend and T-shirt logos ever since "grandad, where were you when the … [Link]
Mashable » For Shelby Cobra roadster’s 50th, designers 3D print a working replica
It’s arguably one of the rarest, most coveted and often copied of all cars: The Shelby Cobra. Now it’s also one of the few to arrive as a 3D-printed and working replica. First introduced by Carroll Shelby in 1962, The Shelby Cobra roadster is almost a mythical beast among car aficionados According to Hemmings.com, the first were built from British roadster … [Link]
Mashable » U.Va. reinstates fraternity at center of discredited campus rape article
The University of Virginia on Monday reinstated a fraternity that was at the center of a discredited Rolling Stone article on campus rape published last November. U.Va. officials said in a statement released online Monday that police found no "substantive basis to confirm" that the gang rape detailed in the Rolling Stone article had occurred at Phi Kappa Psi. University President … [Link]
Mashable » Je Suis Charlie app quickly hits App Store after email to Tim Cook
A Je Suis Charlie iPhone app rolled out to the App Store Sunday, after its creators personally emailed Tim Cook to ask for a prompt App Store approval. Apple is somewhat notorious among developers for its often lengthy App Store approval process, which typically takes about 10 to 15 days on average. But Apple reportedly helped get the Je Suis Charlie … [Link]
Mashable » Gadgets and gizmos aplenty: CES 2015 was biggest in history
It was a big year for new tech gadgets at the 2015 International CES, and the attendance numbers matched the hype According to the Consumer Electronics Association, last week's show was the largest in CES history with more than 170,000 attendees in Las Vegas — 45,000 of whom were from outside the United States. There were about 3,600 exhibitors demonstrating products. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ancient Viruses Altered Human Brains
giulioprisco writes: A new study from Lund University in Sweden (abstract) indicates inherited viruses that are millions of years old play an important role in building up the complex networks that characterize the human brain. The Lund study shows that retroviruses seem to play a central role in the basic functions of the brain — over the course of evolution, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Top Weather APIs: An In-Depth Comparison
Weather is one of the most popular API categories on ProgrammableWeb and one of the hottest topics in the technology industry these days. Weather is especially popular when it comes to mobile devices, which is not surprising considering that weather data-powered applications can be found on nearly every smartphone and mobile device.
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Slashdot » Do We Need Regular IT Security Fire Drills?
An anonymous reader writes: This article argues that organizations need to move beyond focusing purely on the prevention of security incidents, and start to concentrate on what they will do when an incident occurs. IT security "fire drills," supported by executive management should be conducted regularly in organizations, in order to understand the appropriate course of action in advance of … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Ryan says he won't run for president as Romney gears up
Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate, announced Monday that he will not run for president in 2016, just as his former running mate, Mitt Romney, is reportedly considering another shot at the White House. I’ve decided not to run for President in ‘16.My job as Chairman of Ways & Means Cmte deserves my undivided attentionhttp://t.co/cLS4lGgpmB — … [Link]
Mashable » Then and now: 5 years after devastating quake, Haiti continues to rebuild
In the five years since a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, killing somewhere between 230,000 and 316,000 people and destroying much of the country's infrastructure, the country has faced a long, uphill road to recovery. Today the country is in many ways still reeling from the tragedy, but there are small signs of progress too, according to the United Nations Development Programme … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Search API Improves Content Accessibility
GitHub, a powerful collaboration and code management tool, has created a quick and efficient way for developers to find what they're looking for with its Search API. This is great news for those who have integrated their applications with GitHub and want to be able to do things like find a particular user or a specific file in a repository. … [Link]
Slashdot » Using Facebook Data, Algorithm Predicts Personality Better Than Friends
sciencehabit writes: A new study of Facebook data shows that machines are now better at sussing out our true personalities than our friends. One of the standard methods for assessing personality is to analyze people's answers to a 100-item questionnaire with a statistical technique called factor analysis. There are five main factors that divide people by personality—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Big Misconceptions about Driving
10 misconceptions about cars and driving in general. Misconception #7 and #9 might be partly wrong though according to a Youtube commentator: Never ever ever ever just crank up a cold engine and “go” engines are designed to reach high temperatures during operation and before they do, seals aren’t as pliable, valves are much harder and brittle, at the very … [Link]
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