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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » 'Humans of New York' helps raise over $400,000 for inner-city students

Friday 23 January 23:49:12 UTC 2015

StantonFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat started as a photo of a young man posted to the widely popular Humans of New York blog has grown into a crowdfunding effort that raised over $400,000 in one day for inner-city schoolchildren. Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the blog, teamed up with the principal of a Brooklyn middle school to launch an Indiegogo fundraiser that will pay for … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Anti-Virus Software In 2015? Free Or Paid?

Friday 23 January 23:33:00 UTC 2015

CryoKeen writes: I got a new laptop recently after trading in my old laptop for store credit. While I was waiting to check out, the sales guy just handed me some random antivirus software (Trend Micro) that was included with the purchase. I don't think he or I realized at the time that the CD/DVD he gave me would not … [Link]

Mashable » MasterCard to lift restrictions on credit cards in Cuba on March 1

Friday 23 January 23:27:49 UTC 2015

HavanaFeed-tw Feed-fbMasterCard announced Friday it will begin handling U.S. credit card transactions in Cuba on March 1, making the credit card company the first to adjust to the U.S. Department of Treasury's plan to lift a ban on doing business in Cuba. Allowing credit card transactions will make traveling in Cuba more convenient for visitors who have previously had to depend on … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ​Inmarsat Hosts Developer Conference to Showcase Satellite APIs

Friday 23 January 23:17:12 UTC 2015

Satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat hosted its first ever developer conference in London this week and introduced developers to APIs that give them the ability to interact with its satellite network. [Link]

Mashable » Report: Apple to allow Chinese security inspections of iPhones

Friday 23 January 23:12:14 UTC 2015

Ap121728326925Feed-tw Feed-fbApple will allow the Chinese government to perform security inspections on its products to quell concerns that they are used for surveillance of Chinese citizens, according to reports. Apple CEO Tim Cook has allegedly conceded to requests from China's State Internet Information Office to perform tests on iPhones, iPads and Mac computers so that they can continue being sold in the … [Link]

Mashable » Japanese journalist held hostage by ISIS traveled to Syria to save his friend

Friday 23 January 23:07:32 UTC 2015

Japan1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe fate of two Japanese hostages held captive by the Islamic State (ISIS) was unclear after a 72-hour ransom deadline passed on Friday. ISIS militants posted a video of 47-year-old Kenji Goto and 42-year-old Haruna Yukawa earlier this week, demanding Japan pay $200 million to secure their release See also: My Childhood Friend, the ISIS Jihadist Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Never Miss Another Delivery' – if You Have a TrackPIN (Video)

Friday 23 January 22:46:00 UTC 2015

The company is called TrackPIN, as is the product. Its creator, Mark Hall, showed it off at CES. Timothy pointed his camcorder at Mark as he explained how his product would let you get package deliveries safely when you aren't home by giving the UPS or FedEx (or other) delivery person access to your garage, as well as letting in … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands gather for Saudi king's burial in an unmarked grave

Friday 23 January 22:19:59 UTC 2015

Ap397517661676Feed-tw Feed-fb Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was laid to rest in an unmarked grave on Friday, his body wrapped in a simple beige cloth and interred without a coffin, according to Islamic tradition. See also: Room for improvement: 5 ways Saudi Arabia's new king can address human rights His successor, and half brother, King Salman, led prayers in … [Link]

Mashable » This year's Miss Universe costumes are out of this world

Friday 23 January 22:18:49 UTC 2015

GoldtreeFeed-tw Feed-fb When the designers behind this year's Miss Universe national costume show sat down to brainstorm designs, they took inspiration from the following things: A hockey scoreboard A bottle of blue curacao Magic lamps The Berlin Wall The Virgin Mary Also, feathers — tons of feathers. In the video, above, we present costumes that prove that even the world's most beautiful … [Link]

Mashable » Budi the orangutan is recovering after almost a year of neglect

Friday 23 January 22:07:57 UTC 2015

OrangutanFeed-tw Feed-fbBudi the orangutan is recovering after almost a year of serious neglect The tiny ape spent the first 10 months of his life in a chicken coop and was severely malnourished after surviving only on condensed milk. Before his rescue, Budi was a family pet in Ketapang, Indonesia. The milk alone couldn't provide the nutrients the growing orangutan needed to properly … [Link]

Mashable » India is taking no chances with security for Obama's visit

Friday 23 January 22:02:21 UTC 2015

Taj-mahalFeed-tw Feed-fbSecurity officials are trying to turn New Delhi, India's capital city, and the surrounding area into an impenetrable garrison, as United States President Barack Obama prepares to arrive on Saturday for a three-day visit The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking no chances, especially since Obama is expected to be out in the open for nearly two hours during … [Link]

Slashdot » 10 New Rosetta Images Reveal Comet 67P In All Its Glory

Friday 23 January 22:02:00 UTC 2015

sciencehabit writes: The first scientific results from Rosetta at comet 67P have been published, and they detail a surprising diversity of features on the 4-kilometer-long duck-shaped comet. The discoveries include images from Rosetta's main science camera, OSIRIS, which reveal 67P to be a far more varied place than anyone expected. The article summarizes a trove of scientific papers that were … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sleeping In [Comic]

Friday 23 January 22:00:10 UTC 2015

[Source: Sara Zimmerman – Unearthed Comics | Like “Unearthed Comics” on Facebook] The post Sleeping In [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook stalking song is the anthem for lonely people everywhere

Friday 23 January 21:59:32 UTC 2015

FacebookstalkingFeed-tw Feed-fb You're not alone in your creepy social media habits. Comedian Pat Regan sings about one of the most depressing things you can possibly do online: stalking your more successful friends on Facebook. Next time you find yourself burning with jealousy over your Newsfeed, just remember that everyone lies on social media. This year's Miss Universe costumes are out of this … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can explore Microsoft's HoloLens in 3D

Friday 23 January 21:57:19 UTC 2015

Hololens_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbHoloLens, Microsoft's augmented reality headgear, was the unexpected star of the Windows 10 consumer build launch on Wednesday But within minutes of introducing the stylish, gray heads-up display, Microsoft hid it away, instead giving us hands-on time with HoloLens' skeletal prototype. We couldn't wear, photograph or touch the more polished version seen on stage. That's okay, though — because we'll always … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 23 January 2015

Friday 23 January 21:55:39 UTC 2015

16 Andreessen-Horowitz Investment Areas — I’m struck by how they’re connected: there’s a cluster around cloud development, there are two maybe three on sensors … Pattern — a web mining module for the Python programming language. It has tools for … [Link]

Mashable » Surface Hub: Inside Microsoft’s plan to transform meetings

Friday 23 January 21:51:21 UTC 2015

Surface_hub_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Surface name really gets around at Microsoft First it was assigned to a series of table-top-sized touch screen computers, then to Microsoft’s own iPad competitor — and now it’s back on the big screen, with the Microsoft Surface Hub. See also: Windows 10 hands-on: Cortana leads a feature-packed update We’ve seen this hub, in one form or another, for years. … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix signs 4-movie deal with indie darlings Duplass brothers

Friday 23 January 21:47:28 UTC 2015

Duplass-bros.Feed-tw Feed-fbNetflix announced that it had signed a four-movie deal with Mark and Jay Duplass, filmmakers whose indie films have grown a strong following, on Friday at the Sundance Film Festival. Netflix is financing the films, which will hit theaters for a short time before heading to the on-demand streaming platform. The Duplass brothers have been mainstays of the independent film world … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon About To End Construction of Its Fiber Network

Friday 23 January 21:41:00 UTC 2015

WheezyJoe writes: If you've been holding out hope that FiOS would rescue you from your local cable monopoly, it's probably time to give up. Making good on their statements five years ago, Verizon announced this week it is nearing "the end" of its fiber construction and is reducing wireline capital expenditures while spending more on wireless. The expense of replacing … [Link]

Mashable » 12 gadgets every 20-something should own

Friday 23 January 21:30:50 UTC 2015

Gadgets_compositeFeed-tw Feed-fbHow much do 20-somethings love gadgets? A lot. According to Pew Research, 95% of Americans ages 18-34 own a cellphone and 70% own a laptop. Among that contingent of cellphone owners, 63% say they use their phone to access the Internet, while 52% report that they send and receive emails via mobile. See also: 2014 may be best year for job … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com »  Amid The API Copyright Controversy, An API Patent Claim Surfaces

Friday 23 January 21:25:02 UTC 2015

Editor's Note: As far as ProgrammableWeb knows, APIs themselves cannot be patented. Copyrighted? That's before the Supreme Court to decide in the case of Oracle v. Google. But patented? [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé hates your stupid Etsy crap

Friday 23 January 21:23:25 UTC 2015

BeyoncefaceFeed-tw Feed-fbWho run the craft world? Beyoncé And she's tired of all your stupid Etsy puns — especially Feyoncé mugs for brides-to-be. See also: Is Beyoncé actually an alien? After receiving cease and desist letters for several Feyoncé items from Queen B's lawyers, Etsy obliged and removed products from several stores, TMZ reports. But thousands of similar products still remain, and the … [Link]

Mashable » Bob gets some not-so-rosy news in 'Bob's Burgers' sneak peek

Friday 23 January 21:12:28 UTC 2015

Bob-mainFeed-tw Feed-fbAs far as animated programs go, Fox's Bob's Burgers has one of the most LOLs per capita — a measurement we just invented — of any other show like it on TV The proof is evident in pretty much any clip from the program. For example, this exclusive sneak peek from Sunday's new episode: See also: 12 Things 'Bob's Burgers' Taught … [Link]

Slashdot » Behind the MOOC Harassment Charges That Stunned MIT

Friday 23 January 21:02:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: The complainant in a sexual harassment case has come forward and told her story about what happened when she was a student in a MOOC led by a rockstar professor. "It would take almost a year before Harbi, with the help of MIT’s investigators, said she came to understand that Lewin’s interest in her was not … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Elder Scrolls Online Cinematic Trailer Announces End of Monthly Fees + PS4 and Xbox One Release Date

Friday 23 January 21:00:24 UTC 2015

Looks like Bethesda is finally removing the monthly subscription fee on their Elder Scrolls Online game and will be releasing it for the PS4 and Xbox One as well! Beginning June 9th, you can join your friends on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to play The Elder Scrolls Online – Tamriel Unlimited… with no game subscription fees! Tamriel Unlimited is … [Link]

Mashable » Ocean heat content is climbing so quickly that the tracking chart 'broke'

Friday 23 January 20:48:39 UTC 2015

Oceantempscurrents_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe past two weeks have brought new signs that global warming is not only continuing, but may in some respects be accelerating. Three independent agencies in the United States and Japan made the announcement that 2014 was most likely the warmest year on record since at least 1880, and very likely for several millennia before that. The only major land mass … [Link]

Mashable » Fullscreen is coming to the big screen

Friday 23 January 20:46:01 UTC 2015

Red.vs_.black_Feed-tw Feed-fbFullscreen has made its business as one of the earliest and most successful incubators of YouTube talent. Now, it is ready to take on the big screen The company announced on Friday that it launched Fullscreen Films to create feature-length movies that will star its Internet-native talent. See also: Fullscreen Sells to Chernin, AT&T: YouTube Network Market Suddenly Scant Fullscreen has … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The ‘X-Files’ Is Getting a Reboot

Friday 23 January 20:39:28 UTC 2015

Holy crap, the X-Files is getting a reboot. Though they have been in talks for years about bringing this exciting show to the masses once again, up until now it had only been speculation. As of yesterday, speculation crossed over into fact (like an actual X-Files episode). From Vanity Fair: Over the weekend, Fox confirmed that they were in the … [Link]

Slashdot » U.S. Gas Stations Vulnerable To Internet Attacks

Friday 23 January 20:20:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: Automated tank gauges (ATGs), which are used by gas stations in the U.S. to monitor their fuel tank levels can be manipulated over the Internet by malicious attackers, according to security firm Rapid7. "An attacker with access to the serial port interface of an ATG may be able to shut down the station by spoofing the reported fuel … [Link]

Mashable » Rick Owens' penis-window garments debut at Paris Fashion Week

Friday 23 January 20:18:57 UTC 2015

RickowensFeed-tw Feed-fbAmerican designer Rick Owens debuted his latest menswear collection at Paris Fashion Week on Thursday, causing several attendees in the front row to do double takes. Continuing in the vein of shocking trends during the weeklong fashion show (see: butt plug accessories), Owens sent four of his male models down the runway with their genitals exposed. See also: 16 Coolest Leggings … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Cheesy ‘Resident Evil’ Lines Rewritten for the Remake

Friday 23 January 20:00:04 UTC 2015

The one thing most avid gamers can agree on is that the voice work and dialogue in the original PlayStation version of Resident Evil was atrocious. So much so, in fact, it caused moments of the game to mistakenly tread into “so bad it’s funny” territory. Well good news for fans who’ve been clamoring to get the Resident Evil they … [Link]

Mashable » The beloved Modern Farmer magazine loses its entire editorial staff

Friday 23 January 19:58:54 UTC 2015

Modern-farmerFeed-tw Feed-fbFew magazines have built more goodwill and positive vibes than Modern Farmer had in fewer than two years of publication. But the darling of the print world has fallen on tough times. See also: A 1-Year-Old Magazine About Farming Is the Talk of the Media World Modern Farmer has suspended publication and its entire remaining editorial team has quit, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Room for improvement: 5 ways Saudi Arabia's new king can address human rights

Friday 23 January 19:58:34 UTC 2015

SalmanFeed-tw Feed-fbSaudi Arabian King Abdullah's death Thursday ends a fourteen-and-a-half year reign that saw marginal policy changes, particularly as they relate to human rights. Though his successor, King Salman, is no spring chicken at 79 years old, he may still be able to effect change in a country known as much for its human rights abuses as it is for its prosperous … [Link]

Mashable » No more ceasefires with Ukraine, says pro-Russia rebel leader

Friday 23 January 19:54:36 UTC 2015

Ap179998627755Feed-tw Feed-fbDONETSK, Ukraine –- Denis, a factory worker in his 30s who owns an apartment in the outlying Kirovsky district of this rebel stronghold, was made homeless this week when a shell exploded outside his apartment, blasting holes through its walls and shattering the windows. “It’s too dangerous,” he said as he packed what belongings could fit into the back of a … [Link]

Mashable » No, Eric Schmidt didn't predict the end of the Internet

Friday 23 January 19:40:28 UTC 2015

Ap300971127223Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you read the headlines on the Internet after Eric Schmidt spoke at the World Economic Forum, you'd be forgiven for thinking there won't be an Internet on which to read Eric Schmidt headlines much longer The executive chairman of Google used the words "the Internet will disappear" when asked for his predictions Thursday, and that statement — unusual and provocative … [Link]

Slashdot » Local Motors Looks To Disrupt the Auto Industry With 3D-Printed Car Bodies

Friday 23 January 19:39:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Local Motors solicits design ideas through crowdsourcing, allows anyone to use open source software to contribute ideas, and then 3D prints car bodies according to the chosen specs in a matter of days. To prove they mean business, Local Motors 3D-printed a car on the floor of the Detroit Auto Show last week. "It took 44 … [Link]

Mashable » The Surface RT and Surface 2 will not be getting Windows 10

Friday 23 January 19:37:51 UTC 2015

Ascani_surface2-18Feed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft has confirmed that both tablets running Windows RT (the long-failing Windows version specifically designed for tablets) will not be getting a full Windows 10 update Surface RT and Surface 2 users won't be able to upgrade the devices to the latest version of Microsoft's software, a company spokesperson told Mashable. See also: Windows 10 and its long list of features … [Link]

Mashable » 5 apps for the spontaneous traveler

Friday 23 January 19:33:39 UTC 2015

FlyingFeed-tw Feed-fbVacation planning, rumored to be an enjoyable experience, can often end up causing more headaches than tans. With hours spent scouring Internet chat boards and contemplating Yelp reviews, much of the spontaneity associated with traveling is gone. Sure, it’s good to know what you’re getting yourself into; a certain amount of advanced planning is always a good idea. But there’s something … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter officially adds Bing tweet translator to website and mobile

Friday 23 January 19:03:21 UTC 2015

Twitter-translatorFeed-tw Feed-fbTwitter has officially added its Bing-powered translation feature to its web and mobile apps. Twitter has been experimenting with the tool for some time, but now it seems as though it's here to stay. The translation feature is now part of the social network's website, and also works on iOS, Android and TweetDeck. It can provide translations between more than 40 … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Get Wrecked: A Broken Things Fail Compilation [Video]

Friday 23 January 19:00:39 UTC 2015

Warning: Language. From FailArmy: Watch some of the funniest, most destructive fails we’ve collected over the years. Whether you see it as getting wrecked or getting Rekt, these fails should make your day a little better. [FailArmy] The post Get Wrecked: A Broken Things Fail Compilation [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft Windows 10 January Build is available now

Friday 23 January 18:57:23 UTC 2015

Win10logoonwallFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you’ve already signed up for Microsoft's Insider program, then you’re in luck. The Windows 10 January Build, also known as the Consumer Build, which was unveiled by Microsoft on Wednesday, is now available for download. See also: Windows 10 hands-on: Cortana leads a feature-packed update This latest preview release was announced on Friday in a blog post from Microsoft engineering … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Kassabok API Provides Simple Budgeting Functionality

Friday 23 January 18:57:11 UTC 2015

Everybody wants to save more money, and the first step toward getting there is to know what you're spending and where. Kassabok is an online tool that helps users do exactly that. It's a simple tool to help users to keep track of their daily income and expenses. The Kassabok API allows developers to integrate this service with their own … [Link]

Slashdot » Disney Turned Down George Lucas's Star Wars Scripts

Friday 23 January 18:53:00 UTC 2015

ageoffri writes: When Star Wars fans learned that George Lucas was making the prequels, most were filled with excitement and anticipation. When Episodes 1-3 were actually released, many found them unsatisfying, and became disillusioned with Lucas's writing. Now, it appears Disney felt the same way. Though they bought Lucasfilm and began production on Episode 7, they weren't interested in using … [Link]

Mashable » 14 pies you'll want to smash your face into

Friday 23 January 18:38:19 UTC 2015

Pie-day-pie-yumFeed-tw Feed-fbHappy National Pie Day — or as most of us like to call it, Friday. While cakes and ice cream may be the more popular birthday favorite, the joke's on them, because that means every other day is a good occasion for pie. Savory, fruity, chocolatey pie. There's a flavor for every taste bud See also: 17 Raw Desserts You Can … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » New Javascript Obfuscator Claims To Be The Hardest To Deobfuscate

Friday 23 January 18:33:11 UTC 2015

Javascript2img.com has released what it claims to be the best of the major Javascript obfuscators. Through a form of masking that makes source code unintelligible to the naked eye, such obfuscators raise the barrier to undesirable inspection of Javascript that is otherwise discoverable through the viewing of HTML and .JS files. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google to Devs: Replace Maps Coordinate With Maps For Work

Friday 23 January 18:33:10 UTC 2015

Google recently sent a letter to its Google Maps Coordinate users to inform them that the service will deprecate on Jan. 21, 2016. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » MediaFire Launches Open Source Toolkit for Linux

Friday 23 January 18:33:09 UTC 2015

MediaFire, a popular cloud storage service, has launched its first open source toolkit for Linux. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » CartoDB Launches Google Maps Engine Alternative

Friday 23 January 18:25:24 UTC 2015

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Guy’s INSANE Archery Skills Will Blow Your Mind! [Video]

Friday 23 January 18:24:57 UTC 2015

You might think that a 6-minute video about archery will bore you to death, but trust me, you’ll want to watch what this guy can do with a bow and a few arrows. [larsandersen23] The post This Guy’s INSANE Archery Skills Will Blow Your Mind! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Finding ET – we're gonna need a bigger dish

Friday 23 January 18:17:00 UTC 2015

We need to widen the way we listen for broadcasts from alien civilisations – looking for short pulses packed with information as well as simpler radio signals [Link]

Mashable » Bud Light's giant Pac-Man is just as cool as it looks in the Super Bowl ad

Friday 23 January 18:10:13 UTC 2015

Gallery-budlight-courtesy-main-btsFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — From the outside, the set of Bud Light's Super Bowl commercial looks like any other construction site in downtown Los Angeles. Most passers-by, in fact, barely look up as they walk past the graffiti-filled plywood walls that surround the action I was on set the day in early January after the big filming for the commercial, and people … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. Senate voted 4 times in 2 days to deny existence of manmade global warming

Friday 23 January 18:09:13 UTC 2015

Human-caused-climate-changeFeed-tw Feed-fbIn a series of votes that took place on Thursday and Friday, the U.S. Senate voted against four separate measures that would have put it on record as recognizing what the vast majority of climate scientists have shown for decades now: that global warming since the start of the industrial revolution is largely manmade The votes, which were on amendments to … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Slow the Speed of Light

Friday 23 January 18:08:00 UTC 2015

lightbox32 sends news that scientists have found a way to slow individual photons within a beam of light. Their work was published today in Science Express (abstract, pre-print). The researchers liken a light beam to a team of cyclists — while the group as a whole moves at a constant speed, individual riders may occasionally drop back or move forward. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch Young Man Walk Through the Evolution of Video Games

Friday 23 January 18:00:08 UTC 2015

PixelStorm Films with Joe Murayama put together this dazzling short of what it would be like for a young man to walk through the evolution of gaming over the years. From Mario to Minecraft, it’s all here, and makes me wish I was the dude walking through it. [H/T to LaughingSquid] The post Watch Young Man Walk Through the Evolution … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Keen IO Enables Easy Custom Analytics

Friday 23 January 17:56:55 UTC 2015

In today's business environment, no piece of information is too small. No piece of information–at least, when combined with other pieces of information–is insignificant. It's all about big data, but they don't call it "big" for nothing. Some companies don't have the resources to develop their own analytics infrastructure. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robot jazz band showcases its freestyling skills

Friday 23 January 17:56:00 UTC 2015

Watch as four robots accompany a human musician and show how artificial intelligence lets them improvise and play complex music [Link]

Mashable » United just built 14 new planes using your extra legroom

Friday 23 January 17:49:57 UTC 2015

United1Feed-tw Feed-fbMore passengers, fewer planes. That's the mantra of the modern airline, which is constantly working on increasing efficiency in order to increase profits. United Airlines announced on Thursday that it expects capacity growth of 1.5% to 2.5% on its entire fleet, with an increase of .5% to 1.5% on its domestic fleet. Part of that growth will be new planes, but … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Sports Illustrated lays off all staff photographers

Friday 23 January 17:32:56 UTC 2015

LebronFeed-tw Feed-fbSports Illustrated, the legendary magazine that has brought sports photos to subscribers for decades, has laid off all its staff photographers, according to a report. The National Press Photographers Association first reported the move, which affected the six staff photographers left at the magazine. The report cites a confirmation from Sports Illustrated director of photography, Brad Smith. BREAKING: Sports Illustrated Lays … [Link]

Mashable » Video of dramatic rescue shows men winched from boat moments before it sinks

Friday 23 January 17:29:44 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-01-23-at-11.57.22Feed-tw Feed-fb Here's the hairy moment from a dramatic episode in Scotland earlier this week, when five men were winched from an overturned fishing boat that was rapidly sinking off the country's coast This footage shows the coastguard winching a man to a helicopter hovering above the stricken boat, an Irish vessel, which is being battered below by the sea. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » New Nicotine Vaccine May Succeed Where Others Have Failed

Friday 23 January 17:24:00 UTC 2015

Zothecula writes: If you're a smoker who's trying to quit, you may recall hearing about vaccines designed to cause the body's immune system to treat nicotine like a foreign invader, producing antibodies that trap and remove it before it's able to reach receptors in the brain. It's a fascinating idea, but according to scientists at California's Scripps Research Institute, a … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson makes impassioned gender equality speech at male-dominated Davos

Friday 23 January 17:22:59 UTC 2015

Emmawatson-Feed-tw Feed-fb Emma Watson gave another must-watch speech on gender equality on Friday in front of one of the world's forums that needs to hear it the most: the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The annual talking-shop event with the world's movers and shakers has a serious lack of female participants. This year only 17% of the people attending are women … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Videos reveal rich upside-down world under polar ice

Friday 23 January 16:57:00 UTC 2015

A secret underwater world thrives on algal meadows that hang under the polar sea ice – now we get some of the first glimpses of it [Link]

Mashable » The Black Keys cancel 17 tour stops due to Patrick Carney's injury

Friday 23 January 16:51:08 UTC 2015

Black-keys-patrick-carneyFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Upcoming Governor's Ball headliners The Black Keys have canceled all European tour dates from February to March due to drummer Patrick Carney's dislocated shoulder, which he sustained when a wave threw his body against the ocean floor. The cancelation news, announced Friday, comes just two weeks after the swimming accident in St. Barths. The rock duo will tentatively … [Link]

Mashable » Sansa Stark cast as Jean Grey in upcoming 'X-Men' film

Friday 23 January 16:50:03 UTC 2015

Sansa-jeanFeed-tw Feed-fbFans of mutants and direwolves, rejoice — the worlds of X-Men and Game of Thrones are crossing paths in the form of Sansa Stark. Sophie Turner, who plays the never-lucky Sansa in HBO's hit series will be taking over the role of psychic mutant Jean Grey in 2016's X-Men: Apocalypse. See also: Ryan Reynolds is playing 'Deadpool' because Ryan Reynolds IS … [Link]

Mashable » In memoriam of SkyMall products: A lost national treasure

Friday 23 January 16:49:47 UTC 2015

Rip-skymallFeed-tw Feed-fbSay it isn't so. SkyMall, the in-flight catalogue known for its bizarre array of inventive gadgets and unusual products, is declaring bankruptcy. While the owners hope to sell the magazine and find it a new home, there's a chance that the quirky SkyMall we grew up with will never be the same. Is nothing sacred anymore? See also: 13 Ridiculous Travel … [Link]

Mashable » iHeartRadio hits 60 million registered users as rapid growth continues

Friday 23 January 16:45:50 UTC 2015

TswiftFeed-tw Feed-fbStreaming music service iHeartRadio has hit 60 million registered users, putting it among the biggest players in the market iHeartRadio launched its Pandora-like streaming service in September 2011 — it had previously just broadcast radio online — and since then, has seen consistent user growth. See also: You Can Now Listen to Mashable on iHeartRadio Talk Backed by radio and advertising … [Link]

Mashable » Man makes replica £1 million supercar from £100 Ford Granada

Friday 23 January 16:45:35 UTC 2015

SupercarFeed-tw Feed-fb Who needs a real supercar, when you can make your own for £15,000 and thousands of hours work? One man, IT specialist Nick Truman from Buckinghamshire, converted a £100 Ford Granada — a car not known for its top speeds or luxury — and made it into a pretty decent resemblance of a 200-mph Pagani Zonda See also: Man joins … [Link]

Mashable » Our year on Snapchat: A journey into telling disappearing stories

Friday 23 January 16:39:23 UTC 2015

Snapchat_year_leadFeed-tw Feed-fbEver since Mashable launched its Snapchat account last January, we’ve been doodling, exploring and experimenting with the ephemeral storytelling app.We joined Snapchat to reach our audience in a new way, but we soon found that it's an extremely powerful tool for delivering visual stories. Snapchat is effective because the sharing process is simple and raw; with an estimated 100 million monthly active … [Link]

Slashdot » Data Encryption On the Rise In the Cloud and Mobile

Friday 23 January 16:39:00 UTC 2015

dkatana writes: Overall, demand for encryption is growing. Cloud encryption services provider CipherCloud recently received a $50 million investment by Deutsche Telekom, which the company said positions it for "explosive growth" this year. The services are designed to allow corporations to benefit from the cost savings and elasticity of cloud-based data storage, while ensuring that sensitive information is protected. Now, … [Link]

Mashable » Resourceful cat turns dog into a comfortable cat bed

Friday 23 January 16:37:41 UTC 2015

CatFeed-tw Feed-fb Who are humans to decide what does and does not qualify as a cat bed? For Farina the cat, any soft and warm space will do. This includes her friend Maeby the Siberian husky, whose own nap is interrupted by the addition of a cat sleeping on top of her. Julian Edelman brings major Patriots #TBT with 'Growing Pains' parody … [Link]

Mashable » Julian Edelman brings major Patriots #TBT with 'Growing Pains' parody

Friday 23 January 16:35:06 UTC 2015

Growing-pats-cover1Feed-tw Feed-fb Julian Edelman may play professional football for the New England Patriots, but he also has a solid presence on YouTube. In a recent post, Edelman takes the focus off deflated balls and makes a video of the team to the style of '80s sitcom classic Growing Pains. We see Tom Brady and Shane Vereen grow from chubby-cheeked kids to football … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mice evolve better, not bigger, balls in sperm race

Friday 23 January 16:29:00 UTC 2015

Size isn't everything. When many male mice mate with the same females, their descendants evolve testes that can produce more sperm [Link]

Mashable » French theme park will use 50 drones for a nighttime spectacle

Friday 23 January 16:11:09 UTC 2015

NeopterFeed-tw Feed-fbDrones: For surveillance, for holiday gifts and now, for theme-park entertainment. France's second-biggest theme park, Puy du Fou, is enlisting 50 drones to keep guests entertained by incorporating them into its Cinéscénie nighttime show. See also: An animated history of drones The show is already an over-the-top spectacle, involving 1,200 actors and dancers on a 2,500 square-foot stage, wearing more than … [Link]

Mashable » The future looks bright because Kid President believes in you

Friday 23 January 16:09:01 UTC 2015

KidprezFeed-tw Feed-fb It's time to think about your future, man. The Internet's lovable Commander-in-Chief Kid President gives an encouraging pep talk to everyone about the future. This 11-year-old has all the answers to make the world a little more awesome. See also: Kid President and Grover Give the Pep Talk You Need to Hear In the words of Kid President, "when life … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Bitcoin is just the first app to use blockchain technology

Friday 23 January 15:56:41 UTC 2015

Editor’s note: Lorne Lantz is a program co-chair for our OReilly Radar Summit: Bitcoin & the Blockchain on January 27, 2015, in San Francisco. For more on the program and for registration information, visit the Bitcoin & the Blockchain event … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Designing on a system level

Friday 23 January 15:55:41 UTC 2015

I recently sat down with Andy Goodman, designer and group director of Fjords US studios. Goodman has been designing and managing design teams around the globe for the past 20 years. Goodman is a contributor to Designing for Emerging Technologies … [Link]

Slashdot » Surface RT Devices Won't Get Windows 10

Friday 23 January 15:52:00 UTC 2015

whoever57 writes: In its announcement of Windows 10, Microsoft indicated not all devices would get the updated operating system. Now, Microsoft says its Surface devices running Windows RT won't be receiving full updates, though it does plan to roll some new functionality into them. "Given that Windows RT and RT 8.1 were designed for power economizing devices sporting 32-bit ARM … [Link]

Mashable » Gloves off: Seven-party TV debate plan announced for UK election

Friday 23 January 15:49:18 UTC 2015

Uk-politicians-1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The UK general election campaign just got a lot more interestingSeven parties could be taking part in televised debates after the four major broadcasters announced their plans Friday Revised proposals from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky are now offering one debate between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, as well as two debates involving … [Link]

Mashable » The right to pee in peace: How do we design a trans-sensitive bathroom?

Friday 23 January 15:47:22 UTC 2015

Maroon-all-genderFeed-tw Feed-fbEverybody pees and poops. As human beings, we have little choice in the matter, especially if we continue to drink water and eat Kashi cereal. Even if we can't control our basic need to toilet, we generally have a choice where and how we do it — most of us, that is. The transgender community wants to make that decision easier … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google Cellphone Service: More Details Emerge

Friday 23 January 15:45:03 UTC 2015

Google has reportedly made a deal to offer a cellphone service that uses both the Sprint and T-Mobile networks. It would combine this with use of currently unused frequencies to offer high-speed data in cities. A report by The Information says the project is codenamed Nova and describes a 2015 launch as likely. It would follow in the lines of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: Superheroes with Incomplete Super Powers [Comic]

Friday 23 January 15:44:35 UTC 2015

If you ever get a superpower, what are the chances that a second power develops at the same time to counteract the negative effects of the first power? A fantastic comic by artist JHALL From Dorkly! [Source: Dorkly | JHALL Comics] The post Dorkly Comic: Superheroes with Incomplete Super Powers [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » SkyMall might be going to the big mall in the sky

Friday 23 January 15:23:17 UTC 2015

441294925_ebd1e69290_oFeed-tw Feed-fbThe company behind SkyMall is declaring bankruptcy and seeking to sell the iconic in-flight catalogue Xhibit Corp., which owned SkyMall as well as a series of other subsidiaries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to documents released on Friday. The company suspended its retail catalogue operations on Jan. 16 and laid off 47 employees, according to the filing. See also: What … [Link]

Mashable » Expedia buys Travelocity for $280 million

Friday 23 January 15:19:36 UTC 2015

TravelocityFeed-tw Feed-fbExpedia has purchased Travelocity from Sabre Corp. for $280 million in cash, the companies announced on Friday. “Travelocity is one of the most recognized travel brands in North America, offering thousands of travel destinations to more than 20 million travelers per month,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, Expedia, Inc. President and CEO, said in a statement provided to the SEC “The strategic marketing … [Link]

Mashable » Steph Curry and the Gasols: All-Star starters with irresistible stories

Friday 23 January 15:16:57 UTC 2015

StephcurrygasolsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe scrawny kid who went unranked in high school and unwanted by major colleges, but is now more popular than any other pro. The two brothers from a country that hadn't even produced an NBA player before they were toddlers, but will now face off opposite one another on the game's biggest celebratory stage Of all 10 NBA All-Star Game starters … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deals of the Day: $10 Blu-Rays, Up to 50% Off Puzzles, Super Cheap HDMI Cables and MORE!

Friday 23 January 15:10:23 UTC 2015

-Over 350 Blu-Ray Movies at LESS THAN $10 Each! -Today only, Save up to 50% off on select puzzles -70% Off on Prison Break Season 1 to 4 – $139.98 $41.99 (70% Off) -AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet) – $7.99 $5.49 (31% Off) -Sennheiser MM30i Headphones – $59.95 $24.99 (58% Off) The post Amazon Deals of the Day: $10 … [Link]

Slashdot » Rare Astronomical Event Will See Triple Moon Shadows On Jupiter

Friday 23 January 15:07:00 UTC 2015

hypnosec writes Stargazers are in for a treat: they will be able to witness a rare astronomical event early tomorrow morning (January 24, 2015) where shadows of three of Jupiter's largest moons — Io, Europa, and Callisto — will fall upon Jupiter simultaneously. Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles will provide a live online broadcast on its Livestream channel. It will … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bad Lip Reading: The NFL 2015 Edition [Video]

Friday 23 January 15:00:06 UTC 2015

Anything related to the NFL might not be all that geeky, but bad lip reading videos always make me laugh, so here you go. I think my face is happier fuzzy. [Bad Lip Reading] The post Bad Lip Reading: The NFL 2015 Edition [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Everything You Need to Know About New Spider-Man Universe (and All Its Spidermen)

Friday 23 January 14:37:42 UTC 2015

First of all, the Spider-Verse contained in the Spider-Man comics is huge and far-reaching. For a great example, just look at the Spider-Man video game, Shattered Dimensions. It lets you play as four different versions of Spide-Man. Do you know why that is? Because the Spider-Verse is filled with WAY more Spidermen and Spiderwomen than you would have any idea. … [Link]

Slashdot » Eric Schmidt: Our Perception of the Internet Will Fade

Friday 23 January 14:21:00 UTC 2015

Esra Erimez writes: Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt on Thursday predicted a change in how we perceive the internet. Schmidt says, "There will be so many IP addresses, so many devices, sensors, things that you are wearing, things that you are interacting with that you won't even sense it. It will be part of your presence all the time. Imagine … [Link]

Mashable » 7 oddly specific things banned from movies around the world

Friday 23 January 14:03:25 UTC 2015

Bruce2Feed-tw Feed-fbCensorship can be the unintentional star of a movie. Thanks to iron-fisted film boards, movies get banned left and right for a world of reasons. From foul language to sexual content, there's an endless checklist for movies that want a green light and a good rating. However, some films get banned for entirely unpredictable reasons (unless it's The Interview, which everyone … [Link]

Mashable » ISIS-linked militants say countdown for Japan's hostages has begun

Friday 23 January 14:01:34 UTC 2015

Japan-islamic-stateFeed-tw Feed-fbMilitants affiliated with the Islamic State group have posted an online warning that the "countdown has begun" for the group to kill a pair of Japanese hostages. The posting which appeared Friday shows a clock counting down to zero along with gruesome images of other hostages who have been beheaded by the Islamic State group. The militant group gave Japanese Prime … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Troll Commenters [Comic]

Friday 23 January 14:00:04 UTC 2015

[Source: Lunar Babboon] The post Troll Commenters [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Human ancestors got a grip on tools 3 million years ago

Friday 23 January 13:48:29 UTC 2015

The shape of fossil hand bones found in Africa suggests the first toolmakers walked on Earth before humans did [Link]

Mashable » Clashes erupt in Indian Kashmir over Charlie Hebdo

Friday 23 January 13:47:07 UTC 2015

India-kashmir-strikeFeed-tw Feed-fbGovernment forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir fired warning shots and tear gas Friday to disperse Muslim protesters angry at the publication of a caricature of Prophet Muhammad in the latest issue of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. Protests broke out in the main city of Srinagar after Friday prayers with worshippers carrying placards reading "Down with Charlie" and chanting slogans against the … [Link]

Slashdot » Should Disney Require Its Employees To Be Vaccinated?

Friday 23 January 13:36:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes According to Joanna Rothkopf Disneyland is already a huge petri dish of disease with tired children wiping their snot faces on Goofy and then riding log flumes through mechanized rivers filled with the backwash of thousands of other sweaty, unwashed, weeping toddlers. Now John Tozzi reports at Businessweek that five workers at Disneyland have been diagnosed with measles … [Link]

Mashable » Russians will 'eat less' for Putin, top official says

Friday 23 January 13:34:06 UTC 2015

RussiaFeed-tw Feed-fbRussian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday, warned the West against trying to topple President Vladimir Putin and said Russians are ready to sacrifice their wealth in Putin's support. Russia has for the past year been sliding into recession amid a slump in its energy export prices as well as Western sanctions … [Link]

Mashable » Artist creates a beautiful portrait of Mark Zuckerberg with poop

Friday 23 January 13:26:05 UTC 2015

ZuckerpooFeed-tw Feed-fbWell, if you ever wanted to call Mark Zuckerberg a shit head, now is your chance Brooklyn-based artist and hacker KATSU used his own fecal matter to create a portrait of Facebook CEO and cofounder Mark Zuckerberg. The pooptrait, which is currently on display at The Hole in New York City, is a part of KATSU's first solo exhibition titled "Remember … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Smart clothes double as pregnancy health tracker

Friday 23 January 13:00:00 UTC 2015

Pregnant? Love gadgets? You'll adore this maternity wear that lets you track the vital signs of your changing body [Link]

Mashable » 12 basic Ice Age problems to make you feel better about those Ugg boots

Friday 23 January 12:30:56 UTC 2015

Ice-age-basic-complaintsFeed-tw Feed-fbEven cavepeople had some basic problems worthy of a complaint on Twitter. Pumpkin spice lattes, Ugg boots and kale smoothies aren't just modern inventions that complicate our lives. People in the Ice Age had their fair share of basic struggles, too — when they weren't fighting saber-toothed tigers and huddling in caves to keep warm. See also: Disney Characters Become Part … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feedback: Words for worthless whatsits

Friday 23 January 12:30:00 UTC 2015

Newspapers recycling fear-mongering, Muphry was here, and here, amazing discovery at St Pancras Station and more (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » Sony postpones earnings report due to Sony Pictures hack

Friday 23 January 12:11:52 UTC 2015

07-sony-hack1Feed-tw Feed-fbSony has postponed its quarterly earnings report by a month and a half due to the cyberattack on Sony Pictures in November 2014, the company announced Friday. In an application filed with the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA), Sony asked that the earnings report deadline for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 be moved from … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Save 50% – Put the MEAN Stack to Work for You Use code DEAL

Friday 23 January 11:54:08 UTC 2015

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Mashable » Thai ex-premier says 'democracy is dead' after impeachment

Friday 23 January 11:44:10 UTC 2015

Aptopix-thailand-pol_chesFeed-tw Feed-fbThailand’s former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Friday that democracy in her country was dead, after the military-appointed legislature voted to ban her from politics for five years and the prosecutor announced plans to indict her on criminal charges in connection with a money-losing rice subsidy program. See also: Protests to Shut Down Bangkok Begin With Song and Dance The twin … [Link]

Mashable » If Michael Bay directed the Super Bowl

Friday 23 January 11:41:47 UTC 2015

Explosiongif6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Super Bowl is one of the largest, most-hyped events of the year, and nobody knows hype better than Michael Bay. Sure, there may be some pyrotechnics during the half time show, but they pale in comparison to the unnecessary explosions you see in movies. The whole football part would be so much better with some over-produced special effects See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Mobile network Three set to buy O2 for £10bn

Friday 23 January 11:29:42 UTC 2015

480442819Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Mobile network Three is set to acquire Britain's second-largest mobile provider O2 from Spain's Telefónica in a £10 billion ($15 billion) deal. See also: Google could be your next mobile carrier as early as this year The move would create the UK's biggest mobile group and reduce the number of major operators in the UK from four to three. … [Link]

Mashable » Man sues Southwest for $49,000 after carry-on bag fell on him

Friday 23 January 11:12:41 UTC 2015

SouthwestFeed-tw Feed-fbA man is suing Southwest airlines for $49,000, after he suffered a compressed disc when a piece of baggage fell on him from the overhead bin. Jerry Reinhardt was on board a plane at Portland International Airport in January 2013, on his way to Las Vegas, when another passenger tried to fit a large piece of baggage in the bin above … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Office 2016 and Office For Windows 10 Coming Later This Year

Friday 23 January 11:08:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes At its Windows 10 event yesterday, Microsoft unveiled the touch-optimized version of Office. Today, the company offered more details about that version, and then snuck in another announcement: the next desktop version is under development, it is called Office 2016, and it will be generally available "in the second half of 2015." Office for Windows 10 … [Link]

Mashable » Experimental Ebola vaccine sent to Liberia

Friday 23 January 10:47:43 UTC 2015

458385396_cFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first batch of an experimental Ebola vaccine is heading to Liberia and is expected to arrive Friday. The shipment of 300 vials, produced by British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, is the first potentially preventative medicine to reach the country. See also: Researchers hunt for new Ebola treatments using 'groundbreaking' artificial intelligence GSK hopes … [Link]

Mashable » A small Australian town hit with ridiculously hot temperatures

Friday 23 January 9:36:59 UTC 2015

MarblebarFeed-tw Feed-fbA town in the Western Australian outback, Marble Bar, has seen temperatures soar to almost record-breaking heat. The town, with a population in the low hundreds, was forecast to swelter through a whopping 49 degrees Celsius (120.2 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). By 1:30 p.m., Marble Bar had reached a high of 48.4 degrees Celsius. At … [Link]

Mashable » Sundance review: Gymnastic sex isn't enough to salvage 'The Bronze'

Friday 23 January 9:30:41 UTC 2015

The.bronze.sundanceFeed-tw Feed-fbPARK CITY, Utah — The conversation around women in cinema has subtly shifted in recent weeks, from the need for female heroes to the need for female anti-heroes. And boy, did we get one with The Bronze at the Eccles Theatre on Thursday night, the first big premiere of Sundance. Played by The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch with all … [Link]

Mashable » Leatherman to debut a wearable multi-tool this summer

Friday 23 January 9:05:12 UTC 2015

Leatherman-braceletFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a new tool coming for travelers who like to be prepared. Leatherman Tool Group announced this week that, beginning in the summer, the company will offer a version of its popular multi-tool that can be worn as a bracelet when not in use. See also: 20 best travel gifts for the explorer in your life It's called "Tread," and it … [Link]

Mashable » Go inside the teenage bedrooms of classic movies

Friday 23 January 8:49:16 UTC 2015

Teenage-bedroomsFeed-tw Feed-fbAn often overlooked element of character development is set dressing, particularly as it relates to a character's bedroom. These background details come to the forefront on Teenage Bedrooms on Screen . Since 2011, the curator behind the popular blog has collected hundreds of images of young characters from movies and TV lounging in their personal spaces See also: Proof that teens … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Peer-to-peer lending heralds mortgages without banks

Friday 23 January 8:30:00 UTC 2015

Crowdsourced loans and peer-to-peer lending are cutting banks out of the mortgage market – and this is just the start [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Agrees To Chinese Security Audits of Its Products

Friday 23 January 8:28:29 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes According to a story in the Beijing News, Apple CEO Tim Cook has agreed to let China's State Internet Information Office to run security audits on products the company sells in China in an effort to counter concerns that other governments are using its devices for surveillance. "Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed to the security inspections during a … [Link]

Mashable » Forget prawns on the barbie: 9 Australia Day recipes with a twist

Friday 23 January 6:26:05 UTC 2015

AustraliadayFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you want to dominate the annual Australia Day barbecue on Monday, we have you covered. Don't turn up with a squashed pav or a tray of frozen pies — you can do better than thatMashable asked some up-and-coming Aussie chefs to share their fair dinkum recipes, with a twist. See also: 10 ultimate Australian road trips to take this year … [Link]

Slashdot » Quantum Computing Without Qubits

Friday 23 January 5:54:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader shares this interview with quantum computing pioneer Ivan Deutsch. "For more than 20 years, Ivan H. Deutsch has struggled to design the guts of a working quantum computer. He has not been alone. The quest to harness the computational might of quantum weirdness continues to occupy hundreds of researchers around the world. Why hasn't there been more … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Brady isn't the only one talking about deflated balls

Friday 23 January 5:48:48 UTC 2015

DeflateFeed-tw Feed-fb There are a lot of tough issues facing the world right now, and it can be difficult to talk about them without tempers flaring. It is also tough to talk about football without the same reaction. We didn’t have to walk far to find a few people who vehemently disagree about the Patriots deflating scandal. These guys even dragged out … [Link]

Mashable » Cheerleader's face is on receiving end of Will Ferrell's basketball chuck

Friday 23 January 5:31:32 UTC 2015

Will-ferrell-strategic-basketballFeed-tw Feed-fbBalls of glory? Not so much On Wednesday night, Will Ferrell crashed the Pelicans-Lakers game to shoot a scene for his upcoming film Daddy's Girl. Ferrell made a running start to take a shot from half court, and instead chucked a ball directly into a cheerleader's face Video of Will Ferrell's halfcourt shot just filmed for movie "Daddy's Home." A video … [Link]

Mashable » 10 ultimate Australian road trips to take this year

Friday 23 January 4:23:13 UTC 2015

WaterfallFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralians love a cheap flight out of the country, often at the cost of not seeing their own backyard. So, this Australia Day weekend makes for the perfect time to throw a bag in the car and head off into the vast Australian landscape for an epic road trip — you may not be back by Tuesday, though. Australia boasts some … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2097: The future of Microsoft's HoloLens!

Friday 23 January 4:20:46 UTC 2015

JoT thumbFuture’s so bright, you gotta wear shades! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the non-holographic URL. Thanks! [Link]

Mashable » Total payout for 17,600 Canadian Target workers roughly the same as ex-CEO's

Friday 23 January 4:06:24 UTC 2015

Gregg-steinhafelFeed-tw Feed-fbOn first blush, Target's 16-week severance package to its 17,600 Canadian workers sounds fairly generous. That is, until you compare it to what former CEO Gregg Steinhafel got last May. The Minneapolis retailer fired Steinhafel last May, six months after a data breach affecting up to 110 million customers occurred under his watch. Though investor activists succeeded in cutting Steinhafel's "golden … [Link]

Mashable » In the first episode of 'Backstrom,' Rainn Wilson is just another savant

Friday 23 January 3:38:12 UTC 2015

Backstrom-reviewFeed-tw Feed-fbThe following review discusses plot points from the first episode of 'Backstrom.' Do not read on if you have not watched the episode. You've likely heard this one before: Brilliant but antisocial ____________ is called back on the job for his expertise in ____________ field, even though he’s made enemies throughout his career as a result of his standoffish nature Basically, … [Link]

Slashdot » Dish Network Violated Do-Not-Call 57 Million Times

Friday 23 January 3:28:00 UTC 2015

lightbox32 writes Dish Network has been found guilty of violating the Do Not Call list on 57 million separate occasions. They were also found liable for abandoning or causing telemarketers to abandon nearly 50 million outbound telephone calls, in violation of the abandoned-call provision of the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule. Penalties for infringing on the Do Not Call … [Link]

Mashable » Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah had strong ties with U.S. leaders

Friday 23 January 3:22:23 UTC 2015

Abdullah-obama1Feed-tw Feed-fbSaudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud whodied at 90 years old on Friday, local time, had strong ties with U.S. leaders throughout his decade on the throne. The Saudi leader was named crown prince in 1982 and officially took power when his brother, King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, died in 2005. His 79-year-old half-brother Salman bin Abdul Aziz … [Link]

Mashable » Economist names first female editor in 171-year history

Friday 23 January 3:03:01 UTC 2015

BeddoesFeed-tw Feed-fbBritish magazine The Economist has named Zanny Minton Beddoes to the role of editor, marking the first time in the publication's 171-year history that it is led by a woman Beddoes has worked at the magazine since 1994, having previously been an economist for the International Monetary Fund. See also: Only 11% of Silicon Valley executives are women The Economist Group … [Link]

Mashable » Box reportedly prices IPO at $14 a share

Friday 23 January 2:56:48 UTC 2015

Aaron-levie1Feed-tw Feed-fbBox, the cloud computing storage firm, plans to go public Friday with a price of $14 a share, raising around $175 million, according to multiple reports. The pricing was a bit higher than the $11 to $13 range Box had provided in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Thursday The company will use the ticker symbol "BOX" on the New York … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Apple Watch will have up to 19 hours of mixed-use battery life

Friday 23 January 2:50:49 UTC 2015

Ap836878317132Feed-tw Feed-fbWhile it's been well reported that the Apple Watch will likely need recharging every day, a new report suggests we could see it have about 19 hours of "mixed" battery life. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is aiming to get 19 hours of both active and passive battery use out of the device See also: Why I'm Already Giving Up on Android … [Link]

Mashable » Drone pilot settles controversial, 3-year case against FAA

Friday 23 January 2:13:06 UTC 2015

Team-blacksheep-01Feed-tw Feed-fbThe controversial case in which a drone pilot fought the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for almost three years — and almost changed the rules of the game — is finally over. It ended in a tie. Raphael Pirker, also known as "Trappy," announced that he settled his case against the FAA on Thursday, agreeing to pay $1,100. That put an end … [Link]

Slashdot » Barrett Brown, Formerly of Anonymous, Sentenced To 63 Months

Friday 23 January 1:22:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with news that a journalist linked to Anonymous, Barret Brown, has been sentenced. "Barrett Brown, a journalist formerly linked to the hacking group Anonymous, was sentenced Thursday to over five years in prison, or a total of 63 months. Ahmed Ghappour, Brown's attorney, confirmed to Ars that Brown's 28 months already served will count toward the … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft will launch Office 2016 later this year

Friday 23 January 0:59:31 UTC 2015

Dsc09536Feed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft announced on Thursday that it will be releasing its next big Office suite this year. It's called Office 2016, and the announcement comes on the heels of Microsoft's big Windows 10 event on Wednesday. Microsoft has been focusing more on optimizing Office for mobile, but Office 2016 is best for desktop computers, according to Microsoft. It will be available in … [Link]

Mashable » Sam Smith shocks crowd by revealing breakup before singing sad song

Friday 23 January 0:55:44 UTC 2015

Sam-smith-singsFeed-tw Feed-fbAs if Sam Smith's "Good Thing" wasn't a sad enough song, the 22-year-old crooner shockingly segued into it during a concert in Toronto this week by updating his current relationship status in front of a stunned live audience. Cue the loud gasps Smith, while describing the song's origin, told the crowd that "someone I've been seeing" — a.k.a. his boyfriend Jonathan … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » PubMatic Launches New API for Direct Ad Buys

Friday 23 January 0:47:27 UTC 2015

Programmatic advertising platform provider PubMatic this week announced the launch of a new API that gives advertisers access to a source of unified ad supply. [Link]

Mashable » Matt Damon wants you to 'buy a lady a drink'

Friday 23 January 0:44:37 UTC 2015

AterFeed-tw Feed-fb PARK CITY, Utah — Matt Damon's miracle power: turning beer into clean water. Damon, a longtime advocate for clean water in developing countries, and his charity Water.org are at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival to launch their latest campaign: "Buy a lady a drink," which focuses on the plight of women who spend hours of their day in search of … [Link]

Slashdot » The Camera That Changed the Universe

Friday 23 January 0:38:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes As the Hubble Space Telescope gets set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of opening its eyes to the Universe, it's important to realize that the first four years of operations were kind of a disaster. It wasn't until they corrected the flawed primary mirror and installed an upgraded camera — the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2) — … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Dotcom aims to 'kill Skype' with encrypted MegaChat

Friday 23 January 0:35:47 UTC 2015

Ap964339903333Feed-tw Feed-fbKim Dotcom has launched the beta version of his encrypted voice and video chat service called MegaChat, which is being touted as a "Skype killer." Dotcom, Internet entrepreneur and the founder of the defunct file-sharing website Megaupload, tweeted on Wednesday night about the "step by step" release of MegaChat as a beta service, starting with video calls Text chat and video … [Link]

Mashable » Balls to the wall: The Tom Brady press conference supercut

Friday 23 January 0:32:22 UTC 2015

Ap279105944919Feed-tw Feed-fb To paraphrase the great Allen Iverson: "We're talking about balls? Balls. Not a game. Balls? We're talking about balls." Indeed, on Thursday afternoon, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was talking about balls — a lot — at a press conference ahead of Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, as part of the fallout of his team's spiraling scandal over … [Link]

Mashable » Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is dead at 90

Friday 23 January 0:05:56 UTC 2015

Mideast-saudi-gulf-ambassadorsFeed-tw Feed-fbSaudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has died, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency. He has been succeeded by his brother, 79-year-old Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz The Royal Court is in mourning following the 90-year-old's death. "God bless the deceased," the press agency tweeted. See also: Yemen's president, a key U.S. ally, resigns amid pressure from rebels … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Merging with the Machine [Comic]

Friday 23 January 0:00:52 UTC 2015

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