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 » China reportedly attacks Microsoft users in apparent surveillance attempt
China mounted a cyberattack on users of Microsoft's Outlook email service on Saturday, with the apparent goal of spying on their communications, according to a Chinese Internet monitoring group. On January 17, people within China using email clients to connect to their Outlook, Hotmail or Live accounts were subjected to a "man-in-the-middle" (MITM) attack in which the attacker tried to hijack … [Link]
Mashable » This year's Oscar-nominated films get new, brutally honest poster designs
Honestly, they're just saying what we've all been thinking during Oscar season. College Humor redesigned posters for 2015's Oscar-nominated films with more truthful titles. They perfectly sum up this year's greatest movies — without all the Hollywood spin. See also: Artist Takes Movie Posters a Little Too Literally As catchy as titles like The Theory of Everything and The Imitation Game … [Link]
Slashdot » The Current State of Linux Video Editing
An anonymous reader writes: The VFX industry has for most of the last 30 years been reliant on Macs and Windows machines for video editing, primarily because all of the Linux-based FOSS tools have been less than great. This is a shame, because all of the best 3D and 2D tools, other than video, are entrenched in the Linux environment … [Link]
Mashable » Gospel choir takes NBA pre-game intros to a glorious new level
The NBA's Atlanta Hawks already hosted a Tinder-themed "Swipe Right Night" this season. They already have a player whose body is adorned with dozens of emoji tattoos Their latest awesome trick? Having a choir ensemble from local churches help out with player introductions for the team's Martin Luther King Jr. Day home game. The results are stupendous, as evident in … [Link]
Mashable » When your balcony overlooks an outdoor bar, dance nearly naked on it
When your bedroom balcony overlooks a loud outdoor bar, it helps to have a sense of humor. That, and a set of carefully honed dance skills to share with your captive audience. We've already seen the rhythmically inclined Jimmy Pope do his thing in the privacy of his living room. Now watch him dance it out in front of hundreds … [Link]
Mashable » Deflategate: Patriots' malarkey pales in comparison to NFL's failures
The New England Patriots punched a ticket to their sixth Super Bowl behind coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady on Sunday, setting up a Feb. 1 showdown against the defending-champion Seattle Seahawks. Brady, Belichick and company dominated the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 to come within one win of earning their fourth ring since 2004 It was a decisive performance that showed … [Link]
Mashable » A guide to the State of the Union for non-Americans
United States President Barack Obama will deliver the annual State of the Union address on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, and it won't be just Americans who are watching The State of the Union is considered by many to be the most important speech given by the leader of the free world each year See also: Watch live: Obama's State of … [Link]
Slashdot » Your Entire PC In a Mouse
slash-sa writes: A Polish software and hardware developer has created a prototype computer which is entirely housed within a mouse. Dubbed the Mouse-Box, it works like a conventional mouse, but contains a processor, flash storage, an HDMI connection, and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is connected to a monitor via the HDMI interface and connects to an Internet connection through standard Wi-Fi. … [Link]
Mashable » ATLAS robot upgrade inches closer to more human-friendly droid
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) ATLAS robot has already secured its place in the pantheon of humanoid robotics, but a new version of the bot shows significant progress beyond its aesthetically crude beginnings ATLAS Unplugged, unveiled on Tuesday, delivers a sleek new look and improved functionality, edging the robot ever closer to becoming a fully functional humanoid robot … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Evans and Chris Pratt have a really intense Super Bowl rivalry
Whoever wins or loses, his name will be Chris. Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt and Avengers superhero Chris Evans had a few heated words on Twitter over their favorite teams going head-to-head at Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1. See also: Nerdy photo series turns superheroes into 16th century works of art Well, well, well @prattprattpratt, looks like our … [Link]
Mashable » New York City can't agree to disagree on the future of Airbnb
New York City is grappling with how to address wildly popular short-term rentals, and the complexity of the issue was on full display Tuesday at City Hall. The City Council's Housing and Buildings Committee heard testimony Tuesday from residents, housing advocates, city officials and companies about the effects of the growing industry on the city. The day's tone was set early … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dragon vs. AH-64 APACHE War Helicopter: Who Would Win?
Oh come on. Everyone knows the Dragon would win this fight. Plus I thought Smithsonian was supposed to be a serious organization? Are they turning into another History channel? [Smithsonian Channel] The post Dragon vs. AH-64 APACHE War Helicopter: Who Would Win? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Like That Movie ‘Her': New App Let’s You Create Your Own Girlfriend or Boyfriend
Want a girlfriend or boyfriend, but don’t want to put in the time or effort or actually have a living person in your life? We have an app for that! It is called Invisible Girlfriend and Invisible Boyfriend and it does exactly what the name seems to imply. It creates a virtual partner for you to share your life with. … [Link]
Slashdot » Jim Blasko Explains BitCoin Spinoff 'Unbreakable Coin' (Video 1 of 2)
Las Vegas seems an appropriate place for cryptocurrency businesses to emerge, both because the coins themselves are so volatile that some gambling instinct may be required, and because Vegas is a high-tech outpost with lower taxes and lower rents than many other West Coast hot-spots, well-suited to risky startups with ambition but without huge venture backing.Jim Blasko moved there to … [Link]
Mashable » Designated survivor: If disaster strikes State of the Union, who's president?
When leaders of the United States all get together in one location, one of them is always absent That person is called the "designated survivor," and is tasked with leading the country on an interim basis should something terrible happen that incapacitates all governmental leaders who outrank him or her. On Tuesday night, many of them will gather on Capitol Hill … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo discontinues its beloved rewards program
Nintendo announced its closure of its long-time loyalty program, Club Nintendo, on Tuesday. Club Nintendo, which let customers collect coins from game purchases and exchange them for various prizes on the Club Nintendo website, has been beloved part of the gaming experience in the U.S. since 2008. The company will replace it with a new customer loyalty program, the details of … [Link]
Mashable » Could a pile of cash jumpstart Europe's economy?
On Thursday, Mario Draghi, the head of the European Central Bank, is expected to unveil a new plan to help boost the struggling economy of the euro zone. Specifically, analysts and investors expect Draghi to announce a program of "quantitative easing," whereby the ECB could spend over 500 billion euros to buy the bonds of governments that use the euro. What … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix will stream 'The Interview' starting this weekend
Netflix is the latest company to offer up The Interview on demand The online video service announced Tuesday that it will offer The Interview, which it dubbed "the controversial comedy," to its subscribers in the United States and Canada for no additional charge starting on Jan. 24. Google Play, Xbox and Apple TV previously offered the movie for purchase after the … [Link]
Slashdot » Is D an Underrated Programming Language?
Nerval's Lobster writes: While some programming languages achieved early success only to fall by the wayside (e.g., Delphi), one language that has quietly gained popularity is D, which now ranks 35 in the most recent Tiobe Index. Inspired by C++, D is a general-purpose systems and applications language that's similar to C and C++ in its syntax; it supports procedural, … [Link]
Mashable » NBC to offer free Super Bowl stream, no login required
NBC Universal will use the Super Bowl broadcast this year to promote its cord-cutting TV Everywhere plan, which offers free streaming of programming on the network. Starting at 12 p.m. ET on Feb. 1, NBC will offer 11 continuous hours of streaming, including the big game, the halftime show featuring Katy Perry, and a post-game airing of The Blacklist. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Obama's guests: Who's who at the State of the Union
The State of the Union is known as much for inspiring tales of Americans from many walks of life as for its rundown of policies. Traditionally, the First Lady invites guests to sit in the gallery with her during the address See also: Live: Inside Obama's State of the Union address The guests are representative of larger issues the president discusses … [Link]
Mashable » So much — yet so little — happens in this 'Walking Dead' midseason trailer
The release of a new Walking Dead trailer is always cause for ruckus, and this new midseason sneak peek is no exception: It makes the entire second half of Season 5 look like an epic zombie-killing festival of awesome A storm's a-brewin'. Rick is doing a little car bowling with zombie pins. And Michonne seems to have stumbled upon a … [Link]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Obvious Passwords Are Obvious, Shock Study Shows
Once again a list of the most used passwords has revealed some obvious choices. And once again, that tells us nothing about the state of security. As happens every year, SplashData (which by amazing coincidence is a password manager service provider) has published a list of the most common passwords, based on databases that have been hacked and then publicly … [Link]
Slashdot » Steam Broadcasting Now Open To Everyone
jones_supa writes: The beta test phase of Steam Broadcasting feature has been completed. It is now available to everyone by updating the client to the newest version. The feature allows users to watch and stream games to and from users on your friends list. Right-clicking the name of a friend who is in-game offers the option to "Watch Game." This … [Link]
Mashable » Golden Retriever can't get enough of cute puppy videos
A squeaky toy that squeaks but cannot be thrown is just chaos. In this video, Josie the golden retriever is utterly bewildered by a video of another dog who is transfixed by his own squeaky toy — dogception? The adorably confused dog watches the other adorably confused dog, eventually trying to reach through the screen. According to her owner, Annie … [Link]
New Scientist – News » You think there's a multiverse? Get real
Positing that alternative universes exist is just disguising our lack of knowledge of the cosmos. It's time to move on, says physicist Lee Smolin (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Facebook is cracking down on hoaxes in your News Feed
Facebook is tweaking the News Feed yet again. In its latest update, the social network is again going after News Feed spam, but this time is focusing on reducing the hoaxes that appear in users' feeds. Facebook defines hoaxes as scams or "deliberately false or misleading stories." See also: How to Curate Your Facebook News Feed Such posts, like the rumor … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Jurassic Park' trilogy summarized in 3 minutes
The Jurassic Park trilogy consists of two great movies and one extra one about the consequences of cloning a dangerous and extinct species. With a new installment, Jurassic World coming this June, the series is ripe for a reviewing. Just in case, you know, you didn't catch the theme of "dinosaurs are dangerous" the last time. See also: The Entire … [Link]
Mashable » A guy pranked his wife by turning the entire house into a ball pit
YouTube prankster Roman Atwood has pulled more than his fair share of pranks on his wife, but this is one she might actually enjoy. When his wife left for work, Atwood gathered friends and family to help him unload some 250,000 plastic balls into his living room. By the time she returned home, the house was covered in two feet … [Link]
Mashable » Pacific Crest Trail expects more hikers because of the 'Wild' movie
More hikers are expected on the Pacific Crest Trail this year thanks to the movie "Wild," according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, which preserves and promotes the trail. The book "Wild," which has been a best-seller for nearly two years, led to a small increase in inquiries about the trail, "but the movie seems to have had a much bigger … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Simmons to host 'SNL'
One week after walking across the Golden Globe stage, Best Supporting Actor winner J.K. Simmons has been enlisted to hit the stage of SNL The show announced Tuesday that Whiplash actor, who gave a much-acclaimed performance as a perfectionist jazz instructor, will host the Jan. 31 episode with musical guest D'Angelo See also: 'SNL' characters we'd like to see return before … [Link]
Slashdot » The Most Popular Passwords Are Still "123456" and "password"
BarbaraHudson writes: The Independent lists the most popular passwords for 2014, and once again, "123456" tops the list, followed by "password" and "12345" at #3 (lots of Spaceballs fans out there?) . "qwerty" still makes the list, but there are some new entries in the top 25, including "superman", "batman", and "696969". The passwords used were mostly from North American … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Mario Cat Jumps Just Like Mario! [Video]
This cat should be auditioning to be part of the next Mario game or movie! [ignoramusky] The post Super Mario Cat Jumps Just Like Mario! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Internet of Things is really about software
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhereright now. It appeared on the cover of the Harvard Business Reviewin November, and observers saw it in practically every demo at CES. One of the reasons that it’s ubiquitous is that it bears … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Thinks the Insurance Industry May Be Ripe For Disruption
HughPickens.com writes: The insurance industry is a fat target — there's were about $481 billion in premiums in 2013, and agents' commissions of about $50 billion. Now Conor Dougherty writes in the NYT that the boring but lucrative trade has been attracting big names like Google, which has formed a partnership with Comparenow, an American auto insurance comparison site that … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Dropbox Core API Adds Shared Folder Metadata
Dropbox has announced the full production of shared folder metadata, which allows developers to see the users who are part of a shared folder, permissions each user has and who last modified a file in a folder. Dropbox released the functionality in beta production last summer.
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New Scientist – News » How fudged embryo illustrations led to drawn-out lies
Some of the most iconic images in biology hold a dark secret. Haeckel's Embryos: Images, evolution, and fraud delves into their history 
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Mashable » Kim Kardashian's selfie book cover is truly over-the-top
If at first you don't succeed at breaking the Internet, try and try again — and this time with cleavage Reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian West revealed the cover image of her upcoming selfie book, geniously titled Selfish, on Twitter Tuesday See also: Kim Kardashian's butt breaks the Internet with memes It is, shall we say, over the top? Literally So … [Link]
Slashdot » Police Nation-Wide Use Wall-Penetrating Radars To Peer Into Homes
mi writes At least 50 U.S. law enforcement agencies have secretly equipped their officers with radar devices that allow them to effectively peer through the walls of houses to see whether anyone is inside. The device the Marshals Service and others are using, known as the Range-R, looks like a sophisticated stud-finder. Its display shows whether it has detected movement … [Link]
Mashable » Paris may sue Fox News after error-filled reports about 'no-go zones'
En garde, Fox News Paris is reportedly planning to sue the cable news channel after it aired now-debunked reports that claimed parts of the city are "no-go zones" for non-Muslims See also: Fox News apologizes 4 times for error about non-Muslim 'no-go zones' in Europe Paris Mayer Anne Hidalgo told CNN's Christiane Amanpour that the city may take legal action after … [Link]
Mashable » James Patterson releases the 'world's first' self-destructing book
James Patterson's new book is set to blow up. Literally. In a sign that book publishing has entered the Snapchat era, Patterson has partnered with a creative agency to put out what is being billed as the "world's first" self-destructing book One thousand readers will have the opportunity to get a free digital copy of Patterson's new book, Private Vegas, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Librem: a Laptop Custom-Made For Free/Libre Software
Bunnie Huang's Novena laptop re-invents the laptop with open source (and Free software) in mind, but the hackability that it's built for requires a fair amount of tolerance on a user's part for funky design and visible guts. New submitter dopeghost writes with word of the nearly-funded (via Crowd Supply) Librem laptop, a different kind of Free-software machine using components … [Link]
Mashable » Comedy Central will roast Justin Bieber, because dreams do come true
It seems the comedy Gods are beliebers, affording us with a Comedy Central roast for none other than Justin Bieber The program's working title is Justin Bieber: The easiest material these comedians have ever had to write. See also: 12 Comedian Quotes for When Your Job Makes You Want to Cry “Justin has been asking us for a few years to … [Link]
Mashable » Rebels take Yemen's presidential palace in blow to U.S. ally against al-Qaeda
SANAA, Yemen — Yemen's powerful Shiite Houthi rebels shelled the residence of the country's embattled president Tuesday and simultaneously swept into the presidential palace in the capital, Sanaa, as a top military commander warned that a full-fledged "coup" was underway. President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi was inside the residence as it came under "heavy shelling" for half an hour but he … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SOAR: The Story of a Quadriplegic Man Who Reached For the Sky
What if your world fell apart in an instant, would you have the strength to rebuild? This is the story of Dave Jacka, the first Quadraplegic man to fly solo around the coast of Australia. With only 6% of his physical body function remaining, that man did something that most of us will never accomplish in our lifetime. A truly … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the lastest on newscientist.com: why your brain loves pointless rituals, bitcoin vs big data, wash like an Egyptian, Davos, Glass, snail drugs and more 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Verizon Email Security Flaw Exposes Customer Data
A Verizon customer who decided to investigate the private API powering the company's My FiOS Android app discovered a major vulnerability that allowed him to access any other customer's email account.
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Mashable » TLC asks fans for $150,000 to fund farewell album via Kickstarter
It’s not quite a red light special from TLC, but the R&B group is sure to rouse a waterfall of money with their latest stunt involving crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas — sans Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, who died in a car accident in 2002 — announced that TLC is coming out with a farewell album, … [Link]
Mashable » First solar round-the-world flight will take 5 months, stop in 12 cities
The team preparing for the first round-the-world solar plane flight announced the route they plan to take, which will bring a cutting-edge aircraft to cities from Muscat, Oman, to New York. The Swiss cofounders and pilots of Solar Impulse 2, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, said at an event in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday that they plan to begin the flight … [Link]
Mashable » The original Apple Watch, circa 1995
The Apple Watch may be the most anticipated tech product to launch this year, but the company's first stab at the watch market dates back 20 years. Most fans probably don't remember the original Apple Watch. It wasn't a real product for consumers; Apple created a limited number as a promotional freebie for Macintosh users who upgraded to Mac OS … [Link]
Mashable » 'Borderlands' next-gen update comes with functional Claptrap for $399
The last two Borderlands games are getting a next-gen remaster in March, along with limited-edition, remote-controlled Claptrap robot that might have some fans emptying out their wallets. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, bringing 2011's Borderlands 2, last year's Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and all the bundled downloadable content for $59.99. See also: 'Borderlands' Claptrap: Meet … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Seeks To Legally Hack You If You're Connected To TOR Or a VPN
SonicSpike writes The investigative arm of the Department of Justice is attempting to short-circuit the legal checks of the Fourth Amendment by requesting a change in the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. These procedural rules dictate how law enforcement agencies must conduct criminal prosecutions, from investigation to trial. Any deviations from the rules can have serious consequences, including dismissal of … [Link]
Mashable » HP announces fleet of tablets and 2-in-1 devices that get down to business
Now that tablets have matured, HP strongly believes it's time to get serious about mobility with ”business-first" mobile devices. Instead of retrofitting consumer tablets with enterprise-ready security and software, HP's eight newly announced mobile devices are tailor-made with business needs in mind from the getgo; they're clearly productivity first and entertainment second. See also: 5 Excellent Productivity Tools for Remote Workers … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook has a big impact on the global economy, says Facebook-funded study
You know what's really cool? $227 billion. That's the amount of global economic impact that Facebook had in the 12 months ending October 2014 by supporting news jobs and connecting businesses with customers, at least according to a new study commissioned by Facebook See also: Facebook in 2015: Drones, messaging and virtual reality, oh my! The study, conducted by Deloitte, credits … [Link]
Mashable » 'X-Wing vs TIE Fighter' and more '90s Star Wars gaming goodness re-released
Star Wars PC gaming classics like X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter are getting remastered and re-released for PC on Tuesday. These six games are the next batch in the partnership between Disney Interactive and game distribution service GOG.com; the site released six sought-after titles in October. See also: Researchers create 'self-aware' Super Mario with artificial intelligence Tuesday's remastered games include Star Wars: … [Link]
Mashable » Rumor: iPhone 6S will be faster; iOS 9 will get big update
It has only been about four months since the slimmer, taller iPhone 6 made its debut — and there are already rumblings about what to expect with the next-generation iPhone 6S According to Taiwanese website TechNews, the iPhone 6S will be packed with twice the memory than the iPhone 6, a small detail that could greatly influence the device's overall performance. … [Link]
Mashable » Charlie Hebdo launches app featuring its latest issue
Charlie Hebdo has launched a new mobile app for iOS, Android and Windows phones, less than a week after it published the first edition of its magazine since the terrorist attack on its office earlier this month See also: Huge queues as Charlie Hebdo goes on sale in Britain The app includes the controversial magazine cover, which features a cartoon of … [Link]
Mashable » Steam now lets PC players broadcast gaming adventures to anyone
Valve activated Steam Broadcasting on Tuesday, which allows Steam's millions of PC users to broadcast live gameplay to their friends without downloading any additional software It's a simple way to share your screen while gaming or to watch other gamers play. Just click on "watch game" from a friend's profile; then, like with Twitch, you'll see a smaller chat window appear … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Citizen scientists sift soil for new antibiotics
Volunteers around the world are helping researchers hunt for earth-dwelling bacteria that could yield a much-need antibiotic breakthrough 
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New Scientist – News » Eureka relived: Wash like an Egyptian
Ancient cosmetic recipes often claimed the endorsement of celebrities such as Cleopatra. But could they really have made her complexion so famously milky? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Justified: Visual Basic Over Python For an Intro To Programming
theodp writes ICT/Computing teacher Ben Gristwood justifies his choice of Visual Basic as a programming language (as a gateway to other languages), sharing an email he sent to a parent who suggested VB was not as 'useful' as Python. "I understand the popularity at the moment of the Python," Gristwood wrote, "however this language is also based on the C … [Link]
Mashable » 12 amazing places to visit in Britain in 2015
LONDON — Britain is packed with interesting spots to visit this year, from the tranquil port of Dartmouth in the southeast to Stornoway up in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. With massive sporting events, food festivals and some important anniversaries throughout the year, there are a number of reasons to explore. Meet Daleks, see the Magna Carta, and drink wine from a fountain … [Link]
Mashable » Eric Garner memorial in Staten Island burned to the ground on MLK Jr. Day
A memorial at the spot where Eric Garner was fatally choked by a NYPD officer in Staten Island, New York, burned to the ground on Monday night. Police suspect that a candle fell and set the memorial ablaze; lit candles surrounded the memorial. The FDNY received a call at 10:24 p.m. ET about a fire outside of 204 Bay Street on … [Link]
Mashable » New Yorkers recreate MTA's etiquette ads wearing body suits
Subway-riding New Yorkers could use a lesson or two from these muscular dudes. Fitness trainer CJ Koegel rode the subway dressed as a horrifying faceless red man to reenact the MTA's etiquette campaign ads. The ads push New Yorkers to be a bit more courteous to fellow commuters and feature new guidelines for riders. See also: The Difference Between New … [Link]
Mashable » Man photobombs stock photos, and things get weird fast
Women laughing with salads, men in suits putting on fake powerpoint presentations — stock photos are the worst Matt Vescovo was tired of bland stock photos endlessly popping up around the Internet. The Los Angeles-based animator and writer felt something was missing in the overly posed images, and wanted to infuse a little humor and reality to break up the dullness. … [Link]
Mashable » The new red velvet Oreos are almost as good as the real thing
Oreos are about to get a whole lot more romantic The classic cookie is getting a Valentine's Day twist, debuting with a limited edition red velvet flavor in February See also: 11 foods that gave us indigestion in 2014 The red velvet Oreo is the first time that brand has released a new flavor and color since the golden Oreo debuted … [Link]
Mashable » Worst passwords of 2014 are just as terrible as you'd think
If the onset of high-profile hackings taught us anything in 2014, it's absolutely nothing. Password management firm SplashData released its annual list of the worst passwords of the year and it's just as dreadful as you'd think. The company, which analyzed the 3 million passwords leaked online last year, revealed that the most common leaked password in 2014 was "123456," followed … [Link]
Mashable » Happy pug goes bananas for back scratches
This pug knows that you can really only rely on yourself. So the clever, squish-faced dog figured out that a staircase can easily scratch his back without any human help. And once he mastered the move, he ecstatically slid up and down to his itchy back's content People may let you down, but stairs will always have your back. Benedict … [Link]
Slashdot » Moscow To Track Cell-phone Users In 2015 For Traffic Analysis
An anonymous reader links to this story at The Stack (based on this translated report) that "The Moscow authorities will begin using the signal from Muscovites' cell-phones in 2015 to research patterns of traffic and points of congestion, with a view to changes in travel infrastructure including roads, the Moscow metro and bus services. The tracking, which appears to opt … [Link]
Mashable » This is why you shouldn't twerk in a moving car
In most situations, the worst injury you might sustain from twerking is a sprained hip. That is, unless you're shaking it while hanging out of the open passenger door of a moving car In this Vine, one very unlucky girl chooses twerking over car safety. Obviously, it's a choice that backfires See also: The 25 best Vines of 2014 But despite … [Link]
Mashable » Bahraini activist sentenced to 6 months in jail for one tweet
Prominent Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab was sentenced to six months in jail on Tuesday after criticizing the country's security forces on Twitter. Rajab was arrested in October for tweeting that Bahrain's security organizations are "ideological incubators" for those who join terrorist groups. See also: World leaders at Paris march criticized for freedom of speech records Rajab sent a tweet about the … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesian officials: AirAsia flight climbed too quickly before crash
Investigators looking into the cause of the crash of AirAsia flight 8501 last month are focusing on why the plane made a sudden, rapid climb at such a steep angle that it could have led to an aerodynamic stall, according to comments on Tuesday from Indonesia's transport minister The crash, which killed 162 people, involved an Airbus A320 aircraft that climbed … [Link]
Mashable » What to expect at Microsoft's big Windows 10 event
Windows’ biggest transformation in years is happening right before our eyes. More than 1 million people downloaded the Windows 10 Preview, and the company reports that nearly half a million are actively using it. By most measures, this — and all that Microsoft revealed in the business-focused event last September — is only a preview of what's to come in Windows … [Link]
Slashdot » NJ Museum Revives TIROS Satellite Dish After 40 Years
evanak writes TIROS was NASA's Television Infrared Observation Satellite. It launched in April 1960. One of the ground tracking stations was located at the U.S. Army's secret "Camps Evans" Signals Corps electronics R&D laboratory. That laboratory (originally a Marconi wireless telegraph lab) became the InfoAge Science Center in the 2000s. [Monday], after many years of restoration, InfoAge volunteers (led by … [Link]
Slashdot » The Fixes Sony's DualShock 4 Controller Still Needs
An anonymous reader writes Sony's PS4 has been on sale for more than a year now, and while its revamped DualShock 4 controller has been critically lauded, it's not without its faults. A new article flags up the issues — both hardware and software — that Sony could look to improve. Almost all of the points — a bigger battery, … [Link]
Mashable » Dove's Super Bowl ad will make a grown man cry
It looks like Dove may be the first brand to release its Super Bowl ad online — and it's a tearjerker aimed at dads. The ad consists of one word, "dad" (or "daddy"), which is repeated by boys and girls at different stages of their lives. The repetition is affecting, particularly on repeated viewings and may results in watery eyes … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's tiny 1TB SSD is blazing fast, but so pricey
Storage is not sexy tech. With the exception of LaCie’s fancy (and pricey) designer hard drives that double as living room decor, storage is not tech that needs to look good. What it needs to do is reliably store your data and transfer files as fast as possible. Samsung’s Portable SSD (solid state drive) T1 ticks both the security and … [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch tries out a new name
Shakespeare would argue names aren't that important — after all, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, right? Nope, not when it comes to Benedict Cumberbatch The actor may be charming and talented, but it turns out, it's really his name that makes him an A-lister, as Jimmy Kimmel proved on Monday's show Let's face it, no … [Link]
Mashable » What Bitcoin slump? Coinbase raises $75 million
The price of Bitcoin may be dropping, but funding continues to roll in for startups working with the digital currency. Coinbase, a startup that provides a digital wallet for buying, selling and storing bitcoins, announced Tuesday that it raised $75 million in a Series C funding round from a list of big name investors including, in a symbolic boost of confidence, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » OK Glass? Wearables march on despite Google's setback
Google's wearable computer Glass may not have won many fans, but it was a vital step in the integration of human and machine, says Hal Hodson 
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Slashdot » UK ISPs EE, Virgin and Vodafone Back Net Neutrality
Amanda Parker (3946253) writes EE, Virgin Media and Vodafone have thrown their support behind net neutrality by signing up to the Open Internet Code. Launched in 2012 by the Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG), the UK code commits the three internet service providers (ISPs) to provide full internet access with no data blocked "on the basis of commercial rivalry." Content providers … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Outlook Users In China Hit With MITM Attack
DavidGilbert99 writes A month after it blocked Google's Gmail, the Chinese government now stands accused of hacking Microsoft's Outlook email service, carrying out man-in-the-middle attack to snoop on private conversations. From ZDNet: " On Monday, online censorship watchdog Greatfire.org said the organization received reports that Outlook was subject to a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack in China….After testing, Greatfire says that IMAP … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » What containers can do for you
If you read any IT news these days it’s hard to miss a headline about “the container revolution.” Docker’s year-and-a-half-old engine had a monopoly on the buzz until CoreOS launched its own project, Rocket, in December. The technology behind containers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 53% Off Big Hero 6 (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD) – $18.90
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the soon to be released Big Hero 6 (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD) for just $18.90. That’s 53% off on the movie’s regular list price of $39.99. With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, BIG HERO 6 is an action-packed comedy adventure that … [Link]
Slashdot » Regular Exercise Not Enough To Make Up For Sitting All Day
An anonymous reader writes: Toronto researchers have found the amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of disease and death, regardless of regular exercise. The paper, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine (abstract), found that prolonged sedentary behavior was associated with a 15 to 20 per cent higher risk of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Teens Scream in Terror While Playing Oculus Rift Horror Experience [Video]
There is NO WAY I’d play an horror game on the Oculus Rift. I already hate horror movies, just imagine how scary being immersed in one must be. [REACT] The post Teens Scream in Terror While Playing Oculus Rift Horror Experience [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Korean Girls Taste Well-Known American Snacks For the First Time [Video]
What? No Doritos and Mountain Dew? 🙂 [sw yoon] The post Korean Girls Taste Well-Known American Snacks For the First Time [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Insanely Amazing Animated Short: Heat vs Repulsion [Video]
Watch as a master of “repulsion” goes against a master of “heat” in a fight that will shake the whole planet! [magnil | Via TA] The post Insanely Amazing Animated Short: Heat vs Repulsion [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Perfect Flower Bouquet for the Whovian Bride [Pics]
From DiddleBug on Etsy: Show your love of the Doctor as you walk down the aisle. This lovely bouquet of 14 roses made out of a combination of book page and colored roses is attached to a toy replica of the sonic screwdriver (choose the 10th or 11th doctor). The screwdriver lights up at the bottom and makes fun noises. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Here’s What Will Happen to Your Body in 2015
Here’s some of the things that will happen to your body this year. Thanks to the World Science Festival for the enlightenment! 
[Source: World Science Festival] The post Here’s What Will Happen to Your Body in 2015 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » World leaders in Davos to focus on risks to humanity
Environmental issues and cutting-edge technologies rank high in the World Economic Forum's list of threats, announced ahead of its annual meeting in Switzerland 
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New Scientist – News » A drowned town has resurfaced – population one
The waters have dropped in Villa Epecuén, Argentina, to reveal the changes wrought by decades underwater – and allow one resident to return 
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Mashable » Man joins two car fronts together to perform epic 360 spins
For joyriders searching for that perfect 360 degree spin, Artūrs Bondars has the answer. All you need to do is cut two cars in half and fuse the fronts together. Bondars took the front ends of two Volkswagen Passats and mashed them together, resulting in a Frankencar with a 1.8 litre engine on one end and a 2.0 litre engine … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 January 2015
Matt Webb Joining British Govt Data Service — working on IoT for them. Reading the Mind in the Eyes or Reading between the Lines? Theory of Mind Predicts Collective Intelligence (PLoS) — theory of mind abilities are a significant determinant … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: eXist – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "eXist" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-01-21 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Pope: Catholics don't have to breed 'like rabbits'
Pope Francis is firmly upholding church teaching banning contraception, but said Monday that Catholics don't have to breed "like rabbits" and should instead practice "responsible parenting." Speaking to reporters en route home from the Philippines, Francis said there are plenty of church-approved ways to regulate births. But he said most importantly, no outside institution should impose its views on regulating family … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ukraine is left struggling as health workers flee
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has left the region without basic healthcare and at a high risk of TB and other infectious diseases 
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Mashable » India's wild tiger population grows sharply in latest census
NEW DELHI — India's latest tiger census shows a sharp increase in the number of endangered cats in the wild, raising hopes that conservation efforts are working, officials said Tuesday. The census conducted in 2014 found at least 2,226 tigers in forests across the country. That's up from 1,706 counted in the 2010 census. See also: No, New York Is Not … [Link]
Slashdot » Could Tizen Be the Next Android?
MollsEisley writes: Right now, Tizen is still somewhat half-baked, which is why you shouldn't expect to see a high-end Tizen smartphone hit your local carrier for a while yet, but Samsung's priorities could change rapidly. If Tizen development speeds up a bit, the OS could become a stand-in for Android on entry-level and mid-range Samsung phones and eventually take over … [Link]
Mashable » No more Page Three: The Sun newspaper drops topless pics after 44 years
LONDON — They've been part of the British tabloid for nearly half a century, but this week they're on the way out: pictures of topless women will no longer be published in The Sun from Friday. The news was revealed in the The Times this week, the broadsheet produced by the same publisher as The Sun, News UK. See also: Fox … [Link]
Mashable » Terrifying footage from windy airport gives new meaning to bumpy landing
No airplane pilot is happy to have to land in very windy conditions, but a video posted recently on YouTube shows how much of a struggle it can really be Posted by flying enthusiast flugsnug Monday, the video shows several airplanes, including a Dash-8 and a twin-engine ATR, trying to land on a runway at Birmingham Airport in a strong … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic State group threatens to kill Japan hostages
An online video released Tuesday purported to show the Islamic State group threatening to kill two Japanese hostages unless they receive a $200 million ransom in the next 72 hours. See also: I was a prisoner of the Islamic State The video, identified as being made by the Islamic State group's al-Furqan media arm and posted on militant websites associated with … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza Hut Australia introduces vegemite-stuffed crust pizza
Vegemite is good for anything. A hangover, a grumpy a child, a bad day, cheese. Australians don't know how to get up in the morning without a glass jar of the black yeast paste nearby to smother on a bit of bread and devour like nobody's business. As the rest of the world screws up its nose in disgust at the … [Link]
Slashdot » Japanese Nobel Laureate Blasts His Country's Treatment of Inventors
schwit1 writes: Shuji Nakamura won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics (along with two other scientists) for his work inventing blue LEDs. But long ago he abandoned Japan for the U.S. because his country's culture and patent law did not favor him as an inventor. Nakamura has now blasted Japan for considering further legislation that would do more harm to … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore': Yep, it's definitely about race
So here's what we know for sure about The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore: It will feature a Real Time With Bill Maher-style panel of guests, and race issues will be front and center. In fact, its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day debut on Comedy Central was all about just that, start to finish. And if The Nightly Show can sustain … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. tennis player vomits on court in Australian Open match, rallies to win
On Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, the audience got a little more than it bargained for American player Christina McHale, 22, vomited on the court during the intense third set of her battle with French player Stephanie Foretz on Monday. In remarkable form, McHale went on to win, 6-4, 1-6, 12-10, in the 3-hour, 8-minute marathon match … [Link]
Mashable » One dead, one injured as overpass collapses in Cincinnati
A construction worker was killed and a tractor-trailer driver was injured late Monday night when an old overpass collapsed on southbound I-75 in Cincinnati, officials said. The fallen bridge, which was a decommissioned offramp, was in the process of being demolished, the Cincinnati Fire Department said on Twitter. I-75 was closed and emergency crews were at the scene. Dramatic photos on … [Link]
Slashdot » Serious Fraud Office Drop Investigation Into Autonomy Accounting
mrspoonsi sends up an update on the investigation into Autonomy, a software company acquired by HP in 2011. HP paid a staggering $11.7 billion in the deal, then later wrote off $8.8 billion and claimed Autonomy's management intentionally defrauded them. The UK Serious Fraud Office opened a case on the matter in 2013, but that investigation has now been dropped. … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious cosmic radio burst spotted in real time from Australia
A cosmic radio burst — a split-second burst of mysterious radio waves from light years away — has been seen for the first time in real time by an Australian scientist. Emily Petroff, an astrophysicist who is undertaking her PhD at Swinburne University in Melbourne, spotted the fast radio burst (FRB) using the Parkes Telescope in New South Wales on May … [Link]
Slashdot » Star Trek Continues Kickstarter 2.0
The Real Dr John writes Vic Mignogna and crew have launched their second Kickstarter campaign to produce 2 or more additional episodes of Star Trek Continues, a fan-based web series finishing up the 5 year mission of the original Star Trek television series. The first Kickstarter campaign raised enough money for 4 episodes, 3 of which have already been aired. … [Link]
Mashable » The bizarre story of golfer Robert Allenby's kidnapping takes new turn
The story surrounding the purported kidnapping of Australian golfer Robert Allenby in Honolulu just got a little more bizarre, after a witness told a different version of events. Allenby said Saturday that he had been robbed, beaten and dumped in a park on Friday night when he visited a bar after missing the cut in the Sony Open. Appearing battered and … [Link]
Mashable » Delta flight evacuated, second plane searched at JFK Airport after bomb threat
A plane has been evacuated and another one searched at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after a bomb threat was called in on Monday evening. Authorities say the planes have now been given the all clear. Passengers on board Delta Flight 468, which had just landed from San Francisco, were escorted off the aircraft away from terminals and … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Google in talks to invest $1 billion in SpaceX
Google could soon make a $1 billion investment in SpaceX, according to multiple reports. The goal of the deal, first reported by The Information, is to support the creation of a satellite-based Internet system that would bring Internet access to rural areas not yet online. See also: Watch SpaceX try to land a rocket on a floating platform Saturday Google's investment … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung's Advanced Chips Give Its Cameras a Big Boost
GhostX9 writes: SLR Lounge just posted a first look at the Samsung NX1 28.1 MP interchangeable lens camera. They compare it to Canon and Sony full-frame sensors. Spoiler: The Samsung sensor seems to beat the Sony A7R sensor up to ISO 3200. They attribute this to Samsung's chip foundry. While Sony is using 180nm manufacturing (Intel Pentium III era) and … [Link]
Mashable » 14 stunts we can't believe worked
Some people are just lucky — or stupid For them, it's just too bland to live the basic life of a 9-to-5 followed by Netflix in bed surrounded by starchy snacks. Luckily, those who like to push the boundaries of normal life tend to capture their ridiculousness on camera, for our safe enjoyment See also: Daredevil climbs a decrepit 919-foot chimney … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Pondering $1 Billion Investment In SpaceX's Satellite Internet
mpicpp writes with a report that Google is close to finalizing an investment in SpaceX to fund the rocket company's vision for satellite-based, low-cost internet access. According to The Information (paywalled), Google is one of many investors for this round of fundraising. The Wall Street Journal (also paywalled) reports Google's investment at $1 billion. They add, "It is likely to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Zend Applies Z-Ray Debugging Tools to WordPress, Drupal and Magneto
Now that Zend has created a set of Z-Ray tools that help automate the debugging of PHP applications, the provider of the most widely used PHP application development platform is moving to apply those capabilities to several application development frameworks based on PHP.
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Mashable » World's most easily spooked mom is terrified of fake dog
A prank-loving son bought a giant German shepherd stuffed animal for his little brother's birthday. He soon found out that his mother didn't like it. At all Cue hilarity. Man joins two car fronts together to perform epic 360 spins Terrifying footage from windy airport gives new meaning to bumpy landing Experience the Seahawks' improbable comeback in this superfan's selfie … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could Kool-Aid Man Break Through a Brick Wall? [Science Video]
If the Kool-Aid man would exist in reality, would he have the necessary power to break through a brick wall by launching himself through it? Watch as Jake Roper from VSauce explores the possibility. [Vsauce3] The post Could Kool-Aid Man Break Through a Brick Wall? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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