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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.

Slashdot » UK Suspect Arrested In Connection With PSN/XBL 'Lizard Squad' Attacks

Friday 16 January 23:47:00 UTC 2015

Dave Knott writes UK Police have arrested an 18-year-old man over involvement in the cyber-attacks on Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming services over Christmas, for which the Lizard Squad hacking group claimed responsibility. The man was arrested Friday in Southport, England, on suspicion of computer hacking, threats to kill and swatting. Computers and other electronic devices were … [Link]

Mashable » Wear Spanx all the time and other terrible sorority wisdom

Friday 16 January 23:35:22 UTC 2015

Sorority_axoFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are few better role models in this world than college sorority girls — Lindsay Lohan and the cast of Teen Mom sit only slightly higher on the list So just in time for your 2015 resolutions, comes some sage advice via an email from the Alpha Chi Omega chapter at University of Southern California which Jezebel received from a tipster … [Link]

Slashdot » Eric Holder Severely Limits Civil Forfeiture

Friday 16 January 23:09:00 UTC 2015

gurps_npc writes: As most people know, the US has for quite some time let police seize pretty much anything they wanted to, forcing you to go to court to get back your stuff (at significant expense). Most of the problems came about because the Federal government let the local cops keep most of what they took. Eric Holder, the U.S. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Most Disappointing Games of 2014

Friday 16 January 23:00:04 UTC 2015

Here’s Watch Mojo’s top 10 most dissapointing games of 2014: #10: Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes #9: Yoshi’s New Island #8: Driveclub #7: The Sims 4 #6: The Elder Scrolls Online #5: The Evil Within #4: Thief #3: Assassin’s Creed: Unity #2: Watch_Dogs #1: Destiny As far as I’m concerned, I don’t think Destiny should be at #1, even … [Link]

Mashable » Bitcoin tycoon denies he's behind illegal drug marketplace Silk Road

Friday 16 January 22:48:28 UTC 2015

Ap719763168138Feed-tw Feed-fbAnother person has been implicated as the possible mastermind of Silk Road, once the world's largest online marketplace for illegal drugs. While Ross Ulbricht, 30, is on trial for allegedly being the kingpin behind Silk Road, the case has taken an unexpected turn: Ulbricht's defense team has pointed to Mark Karpeles, CEO of now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, as the person … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Bitcoin Processor's API Goes Dark, Clients Lose Access To Balances

Friday 16 January 22:29:13 UTC 2015

It won't take many more stories like this one before people start to shy away from the Bitcoin ecosystem and cryptocurrencies altogther. Cryptocurrency news site Coindesk.com is reporting that Bitcoin processor EgoPay has frozen the accounts of some of its customers, some of which are cryptocurrency exchanges. According to the report, transaction attempts through EgoPay's API are also not completing, … [Link]

Slashdot » To Avoid Detection, Terrorists Made Messages Seem Like Spam

Friday 16 January 22:27:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: It's common knowledge the NSA collects plenty of data on suspected terrorists as well as ordinary citizens, but the agency also has algorithms in place to filter out information that doesn't need to be collected or stored for further analysis, such as spam emails. Now Alice Truong reports that during operations in Afghanistan after 9/11, the U.S. was … [Link]

Mashable » After cafe bans lesbian couple, Vienna responds with kiss-in

Friday 16 January 22:17:44 UTC 2015

ViennaFeed-tw Feed-fbIt all started with a simple “Begruessungskuss” — what Austrians call a greeting kiss Anastasia Lopez and Eva Prewein met at the iconic Vienese Café Prückel on Jan. 6. But after their waiter spotted the couple kissing at the table, they were refused service — and eventually thrown out See also: Twins coming out to their dad is your happy cry … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Launches Cloud Monitoring for Its Cloud Platform

Friday 16 January 22:00:08 UTC 2015

Google this week unveiled a Cloud Monitoring solution for customers of its Cloud Platform offering. As Google product manager Dan Belcher described in a blog post, "Cloud Monitoring streamlines operations by unifying infrastructure monitoring, system/OS monitoring, service/uptime monitoring, charting and alerting into a simple and powerful hosted service." [Link]

Mashable » You can now get Apple's Retina 5K iMac for $400 off

Friday 16 January 21:53:02 UTC 2015

Apple_imac_retina_display-39Feed-tw Feed-fbGood news for users interested in picking up Apple's new iMac with Retina 5K display: Refurbs are now available At Apple.com, the company is offering certified refurbished units of its latest and greatest iMac. See also: Apple Retina 5K iMac Has a Screen That Can Stop Traffic The pricing and configurations vary, but you can expect to save at least $380 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Veep' teaser trailer shows Selina Meyer's morph into prez

Friday 16 January 21:51:51 UTC 2015

VeepFeed-tw Feed-fb Selina Meyer (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is back and happier than ever in this ultra-short teaser for the new season of Veep On the HBO show, which enters its fourth season on April 12 at 10:30 p.m., Selina takes on the role of commander-in-chief, following a finale that saw the president resign See also: Two 'Veeps' in One Video From … [Link]

Slashdot » The Anthropocene Epoch Began With 1945 Atomic Bomb Test, Scientists Say

Friday 16 January 21:44:00 UTC 2015

hypnosec writes: Scientists have proposed July 16, 1945 as the beginning of the Anthropocene Epoch. That was the day of the first nuclear detonation test. They say "the Great Acceleration" — the period when human activities started having a significant impact on Earth – are a good mark of the beginning of the new epoch. Since then, there has been … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Launch of Trakt API 2.0 Highlights Importance of an API Deprecation Policy

Friday 16 January 21:37:29 UTC 2015

Last week, the ProgrammableWeb SEO team noticed an unusual spike in the number of page views for the Trakt.tv API profile page on the ProgrammableWeb website. After doing a little digging, ProgrammableWeb discovered that a brand new version of the Trakt.tv website and Trakt.tv API (version 2.0) had been launched on December 28th, the same day that the number of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Lord of the Rings' superfan doodles Middle Earth map on Starbucks cup

Friday 16 January 21:33:37 UTC 2015

StarbuckslotrFeed-tw Feed-fbStarbucks is serving up a grande Gandalf with hobbit foam. Not really. A Starbucks barista found an abandoned cup decorated with an elaborate map of Middle Earth, and posted the photos to Reddit. The artist and presumed Lord of the Rings superfan behind the masterpiece remains a mystery See also: How to DIY the new Starbucks chestnut praline latte Maybe Smeagol … [Link]

Mashable » Fall Out Boy covering 'Uptown Funk' will restore your faith in Fall Out Boy

Friday 16 January 21:31:08 UTC 2015

FalloutboyFeed-tw Feed-fb In case you've been waiting for the day Fall Out Boy would delve into some soulful dance jams, your moment has arrived. The band stopped by BBC Radio 1 to cover Mark Ronson's super catchy tune "Uptown Funk," and it is probably the best thing Fall Out Boy has ever done — or it's a testament to the greatness of … [Link]

Mashable » Russian security officials interrogate Kremlin critic Navalny, raid his office

Friday 16 January 21:24:40 UTC 2015

Img_1568Feed-tw Feed-fbMasked Russian security officials armed with automatic rifles raided the office of Kremlin critic and anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny, after he was taken outside his Moscow apartment building by a dozen police officers, and brought in for questioning on Friday. Several officers interrogated Navalny early in the morning local time while others searched the office of his corruption-fighting foundation in an … [Link]

Mashable » Drone video shows scale of destruction at Donetsk airport

Friday 16 January 21:11:26 UTC 2015

Ap488174128172Feed-tw Feed-fb The $400 million Donetsk Airport now lies in ruins after months of battles between Ukrainian forces and separatists vying for its control, a video flyby confirms On Friday, separatist in Donetsk claimed they had taken control of the entire airport that has become a symbol for the struggle for control in the country's east Ukrainian authorities were quick to deny … [Link]

Mashable » Crazy strong woman is basically the Beyoncé of pull-ups

Friday 16 January 21:10:55 UTC 2015

Pull-upsFeed-tw Feed-fb Marisa Inda's upper body strength could put The Rock to shame. And her fancy footwork while dangling on a pull-ups bar is a Beyoncé-level feat Prepare to feel like an uncoordinated weakling in 3…2… This dancing cow mascot is your spirit animal tonight All this baby needs to chill out is 2 Chainz Fall Out Boy covering 'Uptown Funk' will … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Meaning of Life to Six-Year-Old Kid [Video]

Friday 16 January 21:08:42 UTC 2015

Listen as Neil deGrasse Tyson gives the best explanation ever on the meaning of life to a six-year-old kid. And no, the answer is not 42 unfortunately. So — what is the meaning of life? I think people ask that question on the assumption that ‘meaning’ is something you can look for and go, ‘Here it is, I found it. … [Link]

Mashable » Supreme Court will rule on same-sex marriage this year

Friday 16 January 21:03:39 UTC 2015

Supreme-court-gay-marriage-ruling-01Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Supreme Court will rule this June on whether same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide. The justices will look at a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in November that kept bans on same-sex marriages in Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee and Ohio, four of the 14 states in the country that still do not allow same-sex couples … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Be My Eyes' App Crowdsources Help For the Blind

Friday 16 January 21:03:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A new not-for-profit app, Be My Eyes, aims to help the visually-impaired by connecting them with volunteer users who can support them in their daily lives via live video calls. Once downloaded, Be My Eyes asks the user to identify as blind or sighted, to see if you require help or are offering it. When a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sir Patrick Stewart is a Heathen When it Comes to Eating Pizza [Video]

Friday 16 January 21:00:34 UTC 2015

Apparently, eating pizza with a fork and a knife is a grave crime in the U.S., and Sir Patrick Stewart has been doing this for most of his life… as have I. Until recently, he also didn’t know that Pizza could be ordered by the slice in certain fast food joints. [Team Coco] The post Sir Patrick Stewart is a … [Link]

Mashable » John Boehner uses Taylor Swift GIFs to show he'll never, ever support Obama

Friday 16 January 20:47:00 UTC 2015

Swift-boehnerFeed-tw Feed-fbI knew you were trouble when you became the 61st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Speaker John Boehner's official website published a listicle Friday entitled "12 Taylor Swift GIFs for you." The list uses Taylor Swift GIFs to criticize President Obama's community college tuition plan, in which the federal government would cover three quarters of the tuition for … [Link]

Mashable » Saudi blogger's flogging punishment put on temporary hold

Friday 16 January 20:23:41 UTC 2015

Saudi-protest-01Feed-tw Feed-fbThe public flogging of a Saudi blogger convicted of insulting Islam was postponed on Friday, after a doctor concluded that his initial wounds from the first round of lashes had not yet healed. Amnesty International said authorities delayed administering 50 new lashes to Raif Badawi in a case that has caused international outrage for its barbarity See also: Salman Rushdie on … [Link]

Mashable » Pizza guy stiffed out of tip gets $20,000 from the Internet

Friday 16 January 20:22:26 UTC 2015

PizzathumbFeed-tw Feed-fb After a change discrepancy left a pizza delivery man without a tip, the Internet raised more than $20,000. A video, which Boston.com reports was originally uploaded to YouTube with the title “Irate pizza driver,” shows an awkward interaction between Jarrid Tansey, a pizza delivery driver for Palace Pizza, and a few employees at F&R Auto Sales, both located in Westport, … [Link]

Slashdot » The 'Radio Network of Things' Can Cut Electric Bills (Video)

Friday 16 January 20:21:00 UTC 2015

We all love 'The Internet of Things.' Now imagine appliances, such as your refrigerator and hot water heater, getting radio messages from the power grid telling them when they should turn on and off to get the best electricity prices. Now kick that up to the electric company level, and give them a radio network that tells them which electric … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Progress Unfurls Update to Telerik Cloud Platform

Friday 16 January 20:14:46 UTC 2015

Fresh off of acquiring Telerik at the end of 2014, Progress Software is starting the new year with the release this week of an upgrade to the Telerik mobile application development platform in the cloud that enables developers to create applications using JavaScript that can run native, on the Web or in a hybrid fashion. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple's Swift Programming Language Sees Increased Adoption

Friday 16 January 20:13:45 UTC 2015

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Mashable » Powerful 'Cosmo' cover demands end to honor-based violence

Friday 16 January 20:06:51 UTC 2015

Cosmopolitan-coverFeed-tw Feed-fbUpdate 4:06 P.M. ET: In a comment to Slate, a representative from Cosmopolitan clarified that the image will not be available for purchase as a February 2015 cover, and is instead just a mockup meant to promote the magazine's joint campaign with Karma NirvanaMashable is still waiting on earlier requests for comment on the image from Cosmopolitan U.K. and Karma Nirvana. … [Link]

Mashable » Idina Menzel is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl

Friday 16 January 20:02:31 UTC 2015

Idina-menzel-john-legendFeed-tw Feed-fbNBC and the NFL have tapped Idina Menzel and John Legend to kick off Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix on Feb. 1 with two separate pre-game performances Menzel, the voice of the inescapable Frozen song "Let It Go," will sing the National Anthem, while Golden Globe winner Legend will take on "America the Beautiful." See also: 9 artists who might join … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Stained Glass “St. Optimus of Prime” Will Shine Beautiful Colored Light into Your Home

Friday 16 January 20:00:14 UTC 2015

“St. Optimus of Prime” is a beautiful 122-piece stained glass design created by software engineer Craig Kovatch. The inspiration behind this chef d’oeuvre came from an illustration by artist Timothy “Ninjaink” Lim (See below.) [Source: Craig Kovatch | Via LS] The post This Stained Glass “St. Optimus of Prime” Will Shine Beautiful Colored Light into Your Home appeared first on … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Beyond lab folklore and mythology

Friday 16 January 19:55:58 UTC 2015

Editor’s note: this post is part of our ongoing investigation into synthetic biology and bioengineering. For more on these areas, download the latest free edition of BioCoder. Over the last six months, I’ve had a number of conversations about lab … [Link]

Mashable » How the U.S. and UK are teaming up to fight cyber threats

Friday 16 January 19:41:06 UTC 2015

Obama-cameron1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe United States and the United Kingdom began to lay out a plan to bolster the cyber defense of both nations on Friday, as President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from the press at the White House in Washington, D.C. The nations plan to share more online intelligence, conduct joint cyber-defense drills, fund more security research and … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA, NOAA: 2014 Was the Warmest Year In the Modern Record

Friday 16 January 19:40:00 UTC 2015

Titus Andronicus writes: NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration both announced today that 2014 was the warmest year in the instrumental temperature record, surpassing the prior winners, 2010 and 2005. NASA also released a short video. They said, "Since 1880, Earth’s average surface temperature has warmed by about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degrees Celsius), a trend that is … [Link]

Mashable » Penn State gets wins restored, making Joe Paterno winningest coach again

Friday 16 January 19:30:15 UTC 2015

Joe-paternoFeed-tw Feed-fbSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State's football team is getting back 112 wins wiped out during the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal and the late Joe Paterno has been restored as the winningest coach in major college football history. The NCAA announced the new settlement with the school weeks before a scheduled trial on the legality of the 2012 consent decree … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First anti-obesity electronic implant wins US approval

Friday 16 January 19:17:00 UTC 2015

A new device to treat obesity blocks nerve signals between the brain and stomach to suppress appetite – but its effects are small [Link]

Mashable » How to conduct a state visit, starring the Pope, David Cameron and John Kerry

Friday 16 January 19:04:57 UTC 2015

The-popemobileFeed-tw Feed-fbBritish Prime Minister David Cameron, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Pope Francis have all been abroad these past two days — shaking hands, visiting dignitaries and generally doing everything world leaders tend to do Cameron is in the U.S. to talk with President Obama, while Kerry has spent time in Paris to show solidarity with France after gunmen killed … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Continued Instagram Private Photo Hack Exemplifies API Security Challenges

Friday 16 January 18:58:40 UTC 2015

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Slashdot » SpaceX Landing Attempt Video Released

Friday 16 January 18:58:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Last week, SpaceX attempted to land a Falcon 9 rocket on an autonomous ocean platform after successfully launching supplies to the ISS. It didn't work, but Elon Musk said they were close. Now, an amazing video has been recovered from an onboard camera, and it shows just how close it was. You can see the rocket … [Link]

Mashable » Pope announces start of World War III in media Twitter hack

Friday 16 January 18:48:13 UTC 2015

Pope-world-war-3Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Twitter accounts of United Press International and the New York Post were hacked on Friday afternoon, tweeting that the U.S. and China had begun a war at sea, and that Pope Francis had announced the start of World War III. See also: Obama: Military Twitter hack shows importance of cybersecurity "BREAKING: Chinese anti-ship missile fired at USS George Washington," the … [Link]

Mashable » Muslims gather after Friday prayers to protest Charlie Hebdo's latest issue

Friday 16 January 18:43:12 UTC 2015

AlgeriaFeed-tw Feed-fb Muslims gathered after Friday prayers, in cities from Algiers to Karachi, to protest against the latest edition of Charlie Hebdo They denounced the depiction of Prophet Muhammad, who is holding a sign that reads "Je suis Charlie," on the satirical magazine's cover. The demonstrations followed last week's attack on Charlie Hebdo's Paris office, which left 12 dead. Some Muslims view … [Link]

Mashable » The 9 weirdest things you can buy from the relaunched New York Times store

Friday 16 January 18:36:26 UTC 2015

Nyt-front1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe New York Times has launched a redesign of its store, as the paper of record looks to generate some additional revenue through ecommerce. Some publications have embraced online stores as a way to provide retailers with a chance to reach their targeted audiences. Fashion magazine Lucky has embraced this with "shop now" buttons on almost every product on its site … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » WordPress.com REST API Transitions to v1.1

Friday 16 January 18:30:03 UTC 2015

WordPress has launched version 1.1 of the WordPress.com API. With the transition to 1.1, WordPress has officially deprecated version 1, but there are no current plans to disable version 1. However, users should not add new development in version 1. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Friday 16 January 18:30:00 UTC 2015

All the latest on newscientist.com: five eureka moments lost in history, have sex then chew off your genitals, rollercoaster for geese and more [Link]

Mashable » People willingly give away their passwords on camera

Friday 16 January 18:27:51 UTC 2015

KimmelpasswordsFeed-tw Feed-fb It's a sad day for cyber security Jimmy Kimmel, the ultimate troll of the universe, put his team hard at work on Hollywood Boulevard to trick people into revealing their passwords. Okay, it wasn't really that hard to trick any of these people Feel free to leave your social security numbers in the comments if you enjoyed this video. All … [Link]

Mashable » Zachary Levi is going to head the cast of 'Heroes: Reborn' miniseries

Friday 16 January 18:27:22 UTC 2015

ZachleviFeed-tw Feed-fbPASADENA, Calif. — Zachary Quinto may not be coming back for NBC's Heroes: Reborn, but they've found another Zach from the network family to bring the franchise back NBC announced Friday former Chuck star Zachary Levi will lead the forthcoming 13-episode miniseries, which will premiere later this year See also: No 'Transparent' among Amazon's 6 new scripted pilots, but 2 stand … [Link]

Mashable » Find excitement on-demand: 8 apps to get instant gratification

Friday 16 January 18:20:56 UTC 2015

Ondemand_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not that we're lazy. It's quite the opposite. Today we're living a world full of constant interaction, activity and temptation. As the wealth of opportunity grows, so does our hunger for experiencing things quickly and all at once Whether you're craving late night eats, package delivery, a spontaneous getaway or a relaxing massage, today's technology has got you covered. Now … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Catalyst Is the Broken Wheel For Linux Gaming

Friday 16 January 18:06:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Tests of the AMD Catalyst driver with the latest AAA Linux games/engines have shown what poor shape the proprietary Radeon driver currently is in for Linux gamers. Phoronix, which traditionally benchmarks with open-source OpenGL games and other long-standing tests, recently has taken specially interest in adapting some newer Steam-based titles for automated benchmarking. With last month's … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Internet Anonymous [Comic]

Friday 16 January 17:58:30 UTC 2015

iano [Source: The Gentleman’s Armchair] The post Internet Anonymous [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Elon Musk Plans 700 Mile-an-Hour Hyperloop Test Track

Friday 16 January 17:57:00 UTC 2015

Elon Musk says he will be building a test track for his 700 mile-an-hour Hyperloop system. He says it will most likely be a five-mile long loop somewhere in Texas. The basic concept of Hyperloop is that rather then trains, passengers would travel in capsules within a tube with reduced air pressure. Each capsule would be moved by switching on … [Link]

Mashable » The story of Earth's warmest year on record in 5 charts

Friday 16 January 17:44:45 UTC 2015

Gisstemp-global-2014Feed-tw Feed-fb On Friday, both NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that 2014 was the warmest year on record since thermometer-based records began in 1880. The agencies, which conducted independent analyses, released numerous data visualizations and charts demonstrating that — contrary to a popular argument from climate change skeptics — global warming is continuing, rather than pausing In … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Hart and Jimmy Fallon play painful game of slapjack

Friday 16 January 17:30:53 UTC 2015

MaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb When Kevin Hart and Jimmy Fallon get together, things go from zero to 100 fast Fallon challenged Hart to a high-stakes game of slapjack, played almost exactly like blackjack except the winner gets to slap the loser across the head with a giant fake hand. Fallon slapped like he didn't want to hurt his guest, but Hart didn't hold back … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mice are first pioneers of medical micromissiles

Friday 16 January 17:30:00 UTC 2015

Tiny machines powered by stomach acid have been tested in live mice, and could one day deliver drugs directly into the stomach lining [Link]

Mashable » Rebels in eastern Ukraine claim control of big prize: The out-of-service airport

Friday 16 January 17:29:44 UTC 2015

Ap837142103936Feed-tw Feed-fbRussian-backed separatists on Friday claimed control over the entirety of the long-contested and devastated Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine, shattering hopes for any lasting peace deal. "Today, we can speak about control over the territory of Donetsk airport and its surroundings," read a statement by the military authorities of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) on Friday. See also: The war … [Link]

Slashdot » Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System

Friday 16 January 17:22:00 UTC 2015

reifman writes: Fizzmint CEO Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack says she "never had a problem with Mitt Romney's use of the phrase 'binders full of women.' … Instead of congratulating him for his realization and his attempt to (awkwardly) rectify the situation, we crucified him for not already having a network of accomplished women." The scarcity of women in tech is … [Link]

Mashable » 'Interstellar' trailer remade with a $20 budget

Friday 16 January 17:17:15 UTC 2015

InterstellarFeed-tw Feed-fb No expense was spared making the epic space movie Interstellar But with a prop budget of just $20, freelance videographer Chandler Perry and his crew created a trailer for Interstellar that captures the core essence and emotional movement of the film, and adds a the perfect amount of comedy. Oh, and it features a stellar Matthew McConaughey impression. Proof that … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Too Darn Bright [Comic]

Friday 16 January 17:00:36 UTC 2015

[Source: Ted Adair – Motion Designer & Burrito Enthusiast] The post Too Darn Bright [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eureka relived: Rogue boiling points

Friday 16 January 17:00:00 UTC 2015

We all know that water boils at 100 °C. So was the 18th-century scientist who pushed the boiling point to 112 °C wrong? There was only one way to find out (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » 'Arctic Enemas' and tear gas: How Tough Mudder concocts its brutal courses

Friday 16 January 16:53:07 UTC 2015

ToughmudderFeed-tw Feed-fbThis week brought good news for fitness-minded masochists: The wildly popular Tough Mudder endurance challenge introduced an all-new set of course obstacles for an estimated 1 million participants to climb over, run around, scoot under and slither through at events worldwide in 2015 One new feature is called "Cry Baby." It consists of an enclosed area through which participants must crawl, … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Releases More Windows Bugs

Friday 16 January 16:40:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Just days after Google angered Microsoft by releasing information about a Windows security flaw, they've now released two more. "The more serious of the two allows an attacker to impersonate an authorized user, and then decrypt or encrypt data on a Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 device. Google reported that bug to Microsoft on Oct. 17, … [Link]

Mashable » Proof that it's possible to blow up fireworks underwater

Friday 16 January 16:36:05 UTC 2015

Firework-under-waterFeed-tw Feed-fb Underwater fireworks: oddly possible and impressively explosive A curious man in Sweden tested his luck when he pushed a lit firework through a hole in a frozen lake to see if it would still explode. Spoiler: It does, and it's spectacular. 'Interstellar' trailer remade with a $20 budget This dancing cow mascot is your spirit animal tonight The Oscar nominee … [Link]

Mashable » Nipples are not the enemy, America

Friday 16 January 16:34:32 UTC 2015

ChrishardwickFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: This clip contains strong language that that may be considered NSFW. America is afraid of the nipple. Well, female nipples at least Despite Chelsea Handler's valiant attempts at exposing her full breasts on Instagram, and the #FreeTheNipple equality movement that has picked up steam in the last year, websites, television and social media platforms continue to censor female nipples, … [Link]

Mashable » This dancing cow mascot is your spirit animal tonight

Friday 16 January 16:24:28 UTC 2015

Cow-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Nothing boosts grocery sales quite like an overstimulated dancer in a cow suit. At least that seems to be the theory behind this video, currently on the front page of the videos subreddit, in which a bovine hype person tears up the aisles at a grocery store. Watch it, learn from it, use the cow's dance moves as inspiration for … [Link]

Mashable » 'Price Is Right' announcer tries to run backwards on treadmill, fails

Friday 16 January 16:18:40 UTC 2015

PriceisrightfailFeed-tw Feed-fb If you thought you had it bad at your job, just consider Price Is Right announcer George Gray, who was tasked with jogging backwards on a treadmill. It did not work out well for him, but he soldiered ahead announcing the prizes, because the show must go on, regardless of bad life decisions And this was all of us at … [Link]

Mashable » The Oscar nominee name flubs you didn't hear

Friday 16 January 16:14:28 UTC 2015

DickpoopFeed-tw Feed-fb What most people don't know about yesterday's now-infamous Dick Poop Oscar nominations gaffe is that it was just the beginning of a downward spiral. Conan O'Brien claims to have the original footage — and it is truly a sh*t show. Fortunately, the producers went into serious damage control mode, and were able to save the ceremony by dubbing the rest … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook picks up partners behind 12-year-old design firm that worked on Medium, Prismatic

Friday 16 January 16:02:46 UTC 2015

Teehan-laxFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook just snapped up the partners behind a company that was founded before the social network even existed Three partners from Teehan+Lax, a 12-year-old digital design company based in Toronto, announced in a blog post on Friday that they would be joining Facebook's design team in San Francisco. The firm has worked on designs for Medium, Prismatic and helped with the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HOW TO: Choose the Perfect Board Game in Any Situation [Flow Chart]

Friday 16 January 16:00:34 UTC 2015

Unfortunately one of my favorite games, Cards Against Humanity, isn’t in there, but there’s still PLENTY of choices in case you get bored during the weekend. Be sure to click on the flow chart if you want to enlarge it! Thanks Marianne! [Source: Silver Oak Casino | Via Life Hacker] The post HOW TO: Choose the Perfect Board Game in … [Link]

Mashable » UK police arrest 18-year-old in connection to PlayStation and Xbox cyberattacks

Friday 16 January 15:57:19 UTC 2015

PlaystationFeed-tw Feed-fbPolice arrested an 18-year-old man in Southport, near Liverpool, UK as part of an investigation into the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that took down Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live systems last year. The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) said in a statement that the man is also suspected of swatting — that is, knowingly providing false information … [Link]

Slashdot » Lost Beagle2 Probe Found 'Intact' On Mars

Friday 16 January 15:57:00 UTC 2015

New submitter Stolga sends this report from the BBC: The missing Mars robot Beagle2 has been found on the surface of the Red Planet, apparently intact. High-resolution images taken from orbit have identified its landing location, and it looks to be in one piece. The UK-led probe tried to make a soft touchdown on the dusty world on Christmas Day, … [Link]

Mashable » James Taylor gives musical apology from the U.S. to France

Friday 16 January 15:55:54 UTC 2015

TaylorFeed-tw Feed-fbJames Taylor took part in some musical diplomacy in Paris on Friday, serenading a crowd of politicians and victims of the recent attacks in the city. The unexpected, and slightly strange, moment came during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Taylor took the stage during a ceremony at the Hôtel de Ville, the city hall of Paris, to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Spider has sex, then chews off own genitals

Friday 16 January 15:36:00 UTC 2015

Self-castration after once-in-a-lifetime sex helps coin spiders protect their mate from the unwanted attentions of other males [Link]

Mashable » There is less than a 1-in-27 million chance that Earth's record hot streak is natural

Friday 16 January 15:33:18 UTC 2015

Heat-wave-caused-by-humans-02Feed-tw Feed-fbAlthough it may not have been warm where you live, scientists announced Friday that 2014 was the Earth's hottest year since record-keeping began in 1880. The climate milestone was made possible in large part by exceptionally mild ocean temperatures and above-average temperatures on most continents. Remarkably, the warmth came without the assistance of an El Niño event in the tropical Pacific … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the stars react to their 2015 Oscar nominations

Friday 16 January 15:25:42 UTC 2015

Michael-keatonFeed-tw Feed-fb Conveniently enough, the Critics' Choice Awards happened on the same day the Oscar nominations were announced. So the nominees in attendance had an opportunity to tell reporters how they felt about being honored Here's a look at what Michael Keaton, Reese Witherspoon, Marion Cotillard, Julianne Moore and other nominees had to say on the red carpet on Thursday night. Dad … [Link]

Slashdot » Steam For Linux Bug Wipes Out All of a User's Files

Friday 16 January 15:15:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader sends a report of a bug in Steam's Linux client that will accidentally wipe all of a user's files if they move their Steam folder. According to the bug report: I launched steam. It did not launch, it offered to let me browse, and still could not find it when I pointed to the new location. Steam … [Link]

Mashable » Subway singer quiets homophobic preacher with Willy Wonka

Friday 16 January 15:13:50 UTC 2015

Subway-singerFeed-tw Feed-fb On a crowded train, passengers try to be respectful to the other straphangers riding along. Unfortunately, one New York preacher didn't get the memo, and proceeded to go off on a homophobic rant on a busy subway car See also: 17 all-too-real terms that describe riding the subway Rob Maiale, a copywriter and voice actor from Brooklyn, was standing right next … [Link]

Mashable » Grateful Dead to reunite for final concerts

Friday 16 January 15:12:49 UTC 2015

102276385Feed-tw Feed-fbFifty years after Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh first performed in Menlo Park, Calif., the surviving members of the Grateful Dead will reunite in 2015 for what they say is their final series of concerts. The four surviving members, Weir, Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, will play three shows at Chicago's Soldier Field, July 3, 4 and 5. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 56% Off Omaker Premium 10000mAh (2.1Amp) Dual USB Portable Charger + Flashlight – $21.99

Friday 16 January 15:10:47 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Omaker Premium 10000mAh (2.1Amp) Dual USB Portable Charger + Flashlight for just $21.99. That’s 56% off on the charger’s regular list price of $49.99. High capacity 10000mAh external mobile battery charger to quickly solve the low power problem for your devices while on-the-go. Designed with Two 2.1A USB ports … [Link]

Mashable » On getting older: Kobe and LeBron as the NBA pages turn

Friday 16 January 15:05:50 UTC 2015

KobelebronthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThey matched up again, on Thursday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles: Kobe Bryant, the all-time great in the twilight of his career, and LeBron James, the torchbearer seeking to begin a triumphant third act in his own career, one beset with more expectations than perhaps any player before They'd already gone head-to-head well over a dozen times before, … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Girl on the Train' is so much more than the next 'Gone Girl'

Friday 16 January 15:00:19 UTC 2015

Girl_on_the_train_thumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbEvery day, Rachel takes the train into London and observes a beautiful couple who live in a house close to the tracks. She imagines their perfect life together and builds a fantasy around them But the couple — and Rachel herself — are keeping secrets that propel the breakneck plot of 2015's standout thriller, The Girl on the Train, all the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Graphene: The Magical Bulletproof Material That Made Iron Man Give Up Iron

Friday 16 January 15:00:18 UTC 2015

graph Did you guys know that Marvel’s favorite metal man just changed up his metal? It’s true, Iron Man is no longer wearing iron, which makes his name a bit off-putting. Recently the “billionaire philanthropist playboy” shifted from his normal suit to a suit made out of graphene. So what is graphene, you ask? WIRED has done a pretty awesome job … [Link]

Slashdot » US/UK Will Stage 'Cyber-Attack War Games' As Pressure Against Encryption Mounts

Friday 16 January 14:32:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: British prime minister David Cameron is currently visiting Washington to discuss the future of cyber-security in Britain and North America. The leaders have announced that their respective intelligence agencies will mount ongoing cyber-attack "war games" starting this summer in an effort to strengthen the West's tarnished reputation following the Sony hacking scandal. Somewhat relatedly, a recently-leaked … [Link]

Mashable » 16 animals that lasted longer at the gym than you

Friday 16 January 14:30:28 UTC 2015

Gym-animalsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not even a month into the new year, and you're already slipping on those resolutions to go to the gym at least five times a week. There's just not enough time and energy in a day — unless you're a freeloading pet. These animals don't want to hear your sissy excuses. If they can find the motivation to break sweat … [Link]

Mashable » The next generation of entertainment will rely on the superfans

Friday 16 January 14:15:38 UTC 2015

Star-citizenFeed-tw Feed-fbChris Roberts knew, in 2012, that he wanted to create a game that he believed had been missing from the gaming world. After a 10-year hiatus to work on movies, the former Wing Commander creator felt there was a need for an epic space game where you could explore planets and battle ships in an endless field of stars. He also … [Link]

Mashable » Huge queues as Charlie Hebdo goes on sale in Britain

Friday 16 January 14:13:01 UTC 2015

461622692_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Hundreds of people queued for hours to get their hands on a copy of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, as it went on sale in the UK Friday, following several days of intense demand across Paris. Lines formed outside bookshops and newsagents across the country, as people tried to buy the latest issue, which features a cartoon of the Prophet … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Beagle 2 spotted on Mars in one piece after 11 years

Friday 16 January 14:13:00 UTC 2015

The UK spacecraft thought lost on the surface of Mars in 2003 has now been found. And it might still have useful data that we could one day retrieve [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tech Support is a Severely Under-Appreciated Profession [Comic]

Friday 16 January 14:00:35 UTC 2015

Been there. Done that. [Source: The Doghouse Diaries] The post Tech Support is a Severely Under-Appreciated Profession [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » The moment the SpaceX rocket crash-landed on a boat

Friday 16 January 13:59:00 UTC 2015

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, tweets dramatic pictures from his firm's recent failed attempt to land a rocket on a boat [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Understanding the blockchain

Friday 16 January 13:55:31 UTC 2015

Editor’s note: this post originally published on the author’s website in three pieces: “The Blockchain is the New Database, Get Ready to Rewrite Everything,” “Blockchain Apps: Moving from the Jungle to the Zoo,” and “Its Too Early to Judge Network … [Link]

Mashable » European police expand anti-terrorism sweeps, arresting dozens

Friday 16 January 13:52:50 UTC 2015

Ap418252319447_cFeed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — French, German and Belgian police continued anti-terrorism sweeps on Friday, arresting more than two dozen suspects as they scrambled to clamp down on networks of potential attackers with links to Islamic extremists. In Germany, 250 police officers and three special commandos raided 11 apartments and one mosque in Berlin on Friday morning, arresting two Turkish men, a police spokesman … [Link]

Slashdot » Systemd's Lennart Poettering: 'We Do Listen To Users'

Friday 16 January 13:50:00 UTC 2015

M-Saunders writes: Systemd is ambitious and controversial, taking over a large part of the GNU/Linux base system. But where did it come from? Even Red Hat wasn't keen on it at the start, but since then it has worked its way into almost every major distro. Linux Voice talks to Lennart Poettering, the lead developer of Systemd, about its origins, … [Link]

Mashable » BlackBerry Classic review: Back to the past is not how to get to the future

Friday 16 January 13:20:43 UTC 2015

Bbrvw98Feed-tw Feed-fb BlackBerry is still alive, and it's making smartphones designed for… 2008? Pretty much. The BlackBerry Classic is a throwback to when QWERTY keyboards ruled the mobile land. Why the "retro" looks? Good question. See also: Watch People React to the Bizarrely Shaped BlackBerry Passport A couple of years ago, BlackBerry tried to take on the iPhone and Android head-on with … [Link]

Slashdot » Parents Investigated For Neglect For Letting Kids Walk Home Alone

Friday 16 January 13:07:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes The WaPo reports that Danielle and Alexander Meitiv in Montgomery County Maryland say they are being investigated for neglect after letting their 10-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter make a one-mile walk home from a Silver Spring park on Georgia Avenue on a Saturday afternoon. "We wouldn't have let them do it if we didn't think they were ready … [Link]

Mashable » That '60s show: What American high school students dressed like in 1969

Friday 16 January 13:03:54 UTC 2015

Hippies1Feed-tw Feed-fbWoodside High, California.Image: Arthur Schatz/ Time Inc/Getty ImagesThe latest rule in girls’ high school fashion is that there isn’t any.LIFE Magazine, 1969Left to right: Pam Pepin, Pat Auvenshine and Kim Robertson, at Corona del Mar High School in California.Image: Arthur Schatz/ Time Inc/Getty ImagesRooted in the the early 1960s "Beat Generation," hippies were about freedom — of expression, of living and, of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feedback: Mindlessness for health

Friday 16 January 13:00:00 UTC 2015

The boojum was seen, you see, scandal on a plate, chemistry by the numbers and more (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » UK and U.S. plan cyber 'war games' amid growing global attacks

Friday 16 January 12:10:15 UTC 2015

Ap538982443628_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The UK and the U.S. are set to collaborate on a series of cyber 'war games' as part of a broader joint defence measures later this year, the BBC reports. The first exercise will see a mock attack on the financial sector, targeting the City of London and Wall Street. The Bank of England and other institutions will participate … [Link]

Mashable » Beagle 2 Mars probe found after 11 years

Friday 16 January 12:01:15 UTC 2015

BeagleFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Beagle 2 lander, lost after it was slated to reach the surface of Mars in Dec. 2003, definitely did make it to the Red Planet In a press conference Friday, the UK Space Agency released new imagery showing Beagle 2 on Mars' surface, some 5km from the center of the expected landing area See also: Mars probe missing for over … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 January 2015

Friday 16 January 11:57:08 UTC 2015

It’s Getting Easier for Hackers to Spy on Your Computer When It’s Offline (Vice) — surprisingly readable coverage of determining computer activity from RF signals. An Old Fogeys Analysis of a Teenagers View on Social Media — Teens use of … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Save 50% – Discover the Excitement of Beaglebone Use code DEAL

Friday 16 January 11:56:05 UTC 2015

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Mashable » 21 one-star reviews for 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 16 January 11:30:26 UTC 2015

Got-book-reviews-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbA book needs stars as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. George R.R. Martin doesn't have a problem getting people to talk about the Song of Ice and Fire books, but that doesn't mean everyone is a fan. Many Amazon users have given the novels that inspired the Game of Thrones television series one-star reviews … [Link]

Mashable » John Kerry shows solidarity in Paris after Charlie Hebdo attacks

Friday 16 January 10:35:29 UTC 2015

Ap503523192412_cFeed-tw Feed-fbU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was in Paris Friday to pay tribute to those killed in the Charlie Hebdo attacks, in a visit aimed to make amends for the absence of senior U.S. officials at Sunday's march. See also: Charlie Hebdo cofounder says murdered editor 'dragged' team to death Speaking to his French counterpart, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, early in … [Link]

Mashable » Dad puts his pants on without using hands, while holding a baby

Friday 16 January 10:28:25 UTC 2015

Dad-babyFeed-tw Feed-fb We all remember the man, the legend, the trendsetter: The guy who successfully put his pants on without using hands Now, a dad has tried, and largely succeeded, to achieve the same feat at the next level of difficulty — while holding a baby in his hands See also: No Pants Subway Ride takes off all over the world Set … [Link]

Slashdot » Deep-Frying Graphene Microspheres For Energy Storage

Friday 16 January 10:28:00 UTC 2015

ckwu writes Materials scientists have constructed round, pom-pom-like graphene microparticles by spraying graphene oxide droplets into a hot solvent—a process akin to deep-frying. The technique could provide a simple, versatile means to make electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors, possibly leading to devices with improved energy and power densities, the researchers say. The microparticles contain graphene nanosheets radiating out from … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk shares images of the failed Falcon 9 landing

Friday 16 January 9:14:54 UTC 2015

Falcon-9-landingFeed-tw Feed-fbSpaceX’s recent attempt to land the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on an ocean platform in Florida was unsuccessful, but there were no visuals to tell the full story — until now The company CEO Elon Musk shared four images from the failed landing on Twitter, in a response to Oculus VR CTO and game developer legend John Carmack … [Link]

Mashable » The smallest victims: Portraits of Syrian children living on the run

Friday 16 January 9:00:35 UTC 2015

Syrias-childrenFeed-tw Feed-fbFive-year-old Qamar likes jumping rope and watching Tom and Jerry cartoons. Her favorite color is red, and she loves horses. When it comes dinnertime, she will never turn down roasted chicken. And even though she isn't even old enough to attend school, Qamar knows she wants to be a doctor when she grows up.Today, Qamar and her family live in a … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Finally Quashes Month-Old Malvertising Campaign

Friday 16 January 8:18:00 UTC 2015

jfruh writes Since the middle of December, visitors to sites that run Google AdSense ads have intermittently found themselves redirected to other sites featuring spammy offerings for anti-aging and brain-enhancing products. While webmasters who have managed to figure out which advertisers are responsible could quash the attacks on their AdSense consoles, only now has Google itself managed to track down … [Link]

Mashable » Artist illustrates the hilarious frustrations of being a tall person

Friday 16 January 6:00:06 UTC 2015

TallpeopleproblemsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe tall person struggle is real. Designer and co-founder of ShirtsMyWay.com Peter Crawfurd has illustrated some of the biggest frustrations that plague tall people in a series of delightful comics. Although Crawfurd is of fairly average height himself, his biggest inspiration was the customers his company caters to all the time. See also: The tallest man and the shortest man in … [Link]

Slashdot » Simple Rogue WiFi Hotspot Captures High Profile Data

Friday 16 January 5:36:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes Gustav Nipe, president of Sweden's Pirate Party's youth wing, was successful with somewhat trivial social engineering experiment in the area of the Sälen security conference. He set up a WiFi hotspot named "Öppen Gäst" ("Open Guest") without any kind of encryption. What do you know, a large amount of unsuspecting high profile guests associate with the network. Nipe … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook may be the big winner of this year's Super Bowl

Friday 16 January 5:08:34 UTC 2015

Facebook-super-bowl-winner-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFor Tim Staples, Facebook's native video platform has been a revelation. Staples' ad agency, Shareability, released a video in December for client Freshpet. The ad featured dogs assuming the poses of humans during a holiday dinner. It quickly went viral. That wasn't that surprising. The revelatory part was the disparity between views on YouTube compared to Facebook. On YouTube, the video … [Link]

Mashable » The honest truth about 'The Sims'

Friday 16 January 5:00:56 UTC 2015

ThesimsFeed-tw Feed-fb Some things are just best enjoyed in a virtual world, like doing the laundry or hitting up the gym Since 2000, The Sims video game series has dominated the way we manipulate fake humans through its releases and expansion packs. But let's be real — the whole concept is a little ridiculous. Picking apart all of its absurdities and our … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2094: Note to self!

Friday 16 January 4:30:23 UTC 2015

JoT thumb365 days of pre-written helpful notes! If you enJoyed the comic, please make a note to retweet or share the URL. Thanks!!! [Link]

Mashable » Homeless cat saves baby from freezing by snuggling to keep it warm

Friday 16 January 4:15:42 UTC 2015

Mashacat_heroFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s hero cat, part two Because dogs have been getting far too much adorable attention in 2015 (see: dog rides bus alone), Masha the cat decided to save an abandoned baby from freezing to death with the warmth of her little, furry body According to Central European News, Masha stumbled across the baby, a boy no more than 12 weeks old, … [Link]

Mashable » 15 signs it's a stinking hot summer in Australia

Friday 16 January 4:00:18 UTC 2015

Thongs2Feed-tw Feed-fbAs America freezes through the month of January, Australians are sweating like a roast dinner. The temperature can skyrocket above 40 degrees celsius in certain parts of the land Down Under and the only way to avoid a puddle at your feet and a peeling skin is to turn the aircon on, pull down the blinds and put your head in … [Link]

Mashable » Tony Fadell’s task: Define Google Glass 2.0

Friday 16 January 3:50:30 UTC 2015

Tony_fadell_code_2014Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle Glass is Tony Fadell’s baby now The beleaguered wearable and former darling of tech journalists and pundits finally succumbed to growing distaste and disinterest. The Google Explorer program is done and, perhaps ironically, the road ahead for the cutting edge wearable computer is unclear. Fadell, the former Apple employee and father of the iPod and, to an extent, the iPhone, … [Link]

Mashable » Dolphin-eating sharks close Aussie beaches for 7th day

Friday 16 January 3:18:32 UTC 2015

167098-shark-spottedFeed-tw Feed-fbAn area of coastline in Australia has been closed for seven consecutive days after two massive great white sharks have been seen feasting on dolphins. All the beaches of Newcastle, on the central coast of New South Wales, have been closed due to the sightings. A five-metre, 1700-kilogram great white was spotted by surfers off the popular surf beaches and a … [Link]

Mashable » Judge revokes Chris Brown probation in Rihanna assault case

Friday 16 January 3:08:43 UTC 2015

Chris-brownFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — A judge revoked Chris Brown's probation on Thursday but allowed him to remain free for now after the R&B singer traveled without approval for a concert and failed to complete community service on time. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James R. Brandlin said Brown can remain free at least until a March 20 hearing when the judge will … [Link]

Slashdot » Virgin Galactic To Launch 2,400 Comm. Satellites To Offer Ubiquitous Broadband

Friday 16 January 3:01:00 UTC 2015

coondoggie writes Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson this week said he wants to launch as many as 2,400 small satellites in an effort to set up a constellation capable of bringing broadband communications through a company called OneWeb to millions of people who do not have it. He said he plans to initially launch a low-earth-orbit satellite constellation of 648 satellites … [Link]

Mashable » Indonesia to execute 6 drug convicts by firing squad this weekend

Friday 16 January 2:43:29 UTC 2015

Bali1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Indonesian government will execute six people by firing squad this weekend for drug-related offences in the first capital punishment deaths in the nation since 2013 The list of death row inmates expected to be executed this year sits at 20, after Indonesia's new President Widodo stated he will not grant clemency to 64 drug-related death row inmates — who will … [Link]

Mashable » 3 simple tips for winning the hearts of an online community

Friday 16 January 2:42:59 UTC 2015

Swot-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. We often hear that success in social media lies in empowering consumers to create content about your brand. But as marketers, we typically view giving up control as incredibly risky. What if someone says something bad about my … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases PageSpeed Insights API v2

Friday 16 January 2:13:23 UTC 2015

Google has released version 2 of the PageSpeed Insights API which includes support for rule groups such as speed or usability, more information about speed and score, and a clearer format for text-responses. [Link]

Mashable » Oklahoma kills first death row inmate since botched execution

Friday 16 January 2:00:05 UTC 2015

Oklahoma-execution-chamberFeed-tw Feed-fbOKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma executed a death row inmate Thursday for killing a baby in 1997 in the state's first lethal injection since a botched one last spring. Prison officials declared Charles Frederick Warner, who was convicted of killing and raping his roommate's infant daughter in Oklahoma City, dead at 7:28 p.m. CT Thursday. It was the second time Oklahoma used … [Link]

Slashdot » Study: Belief That Some Fields Require "Brilliance" May Keep Women Out

Friday 16 January 1:08:00 UTC 2015

sciencehabit writes Certain scientific fields require a special type of brilliance, according to conventional wisdom. And a new study suggests that this belief, as misguided as it may be, helps explain the underrepresentation of women in those fields. The authors found that fields in which inborn ability is prized over hard work produced relatively fewer female Ph.D.s. This trend, based … [Link]

Mashable » From tear gas to rowdy fans: How riots affect police horses

Friday 16 January 1:02:35 UTC 2015

Ap843314774590Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter Ohio State's 42-20 win over the Oregon Ducks on Monday night, thousands of excited Buckeyes stormed into the Ohio Stadium and crowded the surrounding area As celebrations became increasingly disruptive, local police arrived to the scene, some on horseback, with riot equipment, including swat gear, pepper spray and tear gas. In much of the video footage from the raucous night, … [Link]

Mashable » Google Play now has more apps than Apple's App Store, report says

Friday 16 January 0:47:20 UTC 2015

Ascani_htc-10Feed-tw Feed-fbAndroid developers had a busy year in 2014. The number of apps in the Google Play Store grew by more than 50% last year, outpacing Apple's App Store for the first time, according to a new report. See also: The 12 best Android apps of 2014 The latest numbers come from appFigures, an analytics service that monitors data from the thousands … [Link]

Mashable » Sharing your first profile photo is Facebook's embarrassing new trend

Friday 16 January 0:32:17 UTC 2015

Facebook-first-photosFeed-tw Feed-fb2014 had the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge; 2015 has this: Posting your first Facebook photo. The latest viral trend makes every day #TBT. It requires folks to post their first Facebook profile photos, and then nominate others to do the same. Unlike the Ice Bucket Challenge, however, the trend isn't making the rounds in the name of charity See also: 6 … [Link]

Slashdot » Why We Have To Kiss Off Big Carbon Now

Friday 16 January 0:25:00 UTC 2015

mdsolar writes When the fossil-fuel divestment movement first stirred on college campuses three years ago, you could almost hear Big Oil and Wall Street laughing. Crude prices were flirting with $100 a barrel, and domestic oil production, from Texas to North Dakota, was in the midst of a historic boom. But the quixotic campus campaign suddenly has the smell of … [Link]

Mashable » 4 ways social media drives business development

Friday 16 January 0:08:41 UTC 2015

Handshake1Feed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. Relationships have always been at the core of business development. In today's digital world, social media can accelerate the relationship-building process. An influx of social media over the past decade — from Facebook to LinkedIn — has enhanced the … [Link]

Mashable » All this baby needs to chill out is 2 Chainz

Friday 16 January 0:03:36 UTC 2015

BabythumbFeed-tw Feed-fb This baby is different. Most mini-humans find comfort in pacifiers, plush toys or their loving family, but this kid just needs to hear "I'm Different" by 2 Chainz to chill her out So next time you feel like balling your eyes out, test out the 2 Chainz method [H/T: The Daily Dot] The honest truth about 'The Sims' A brief … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Video Sharing Dilemma [Comic]

Friday 16 January 0:00:10 UTC 2015

[Source: Pig Knit Comics] The post The Video Sharing Dilemma [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

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