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

Slashdot » Ed Felten: California Must Lead On Cybersecurity

Sunday 25 January 23:49:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes In a Sacramento Bee op-ed, (in)famous computer security researcher Ed Felten responds to the State of the Union cybersecurity proposal. He doesn't mince words: "The odds of clearing Congress: low. The odds of materially improving security: even lower. "What he suggests as an alternative, though, is a surprise. "California," he writes, "could blaze a trail for … [Link]

Mashable » Tweak your startup hiring strategy: More builders, fewer movers

Sunday 25 January 23:46:55 UTC 2015

5240228494_efcbb86dc1_oFeed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of DBA, a new series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. My wife is a doctor, and she’s often confused by how I do my job. As a physician, her daily activities are founded on well-researched strategies and highly tested procedures, many of which have been … [Link]

Mashable » Catchy SOTU remix turns Obama into Commander-in-Beats

Sunday 25 January 23:02:15 UTC 2015

ObamamixtapeFeed-tw Feed-fb The President is dropping unemployment rates — and beats. The Gregory Brothers hilariously remixed President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address to an auto-tuned, techno beat. Clearly this proves that the 2016 Presidential election debate should be a rap battle. Courageous dog helps cat from the deadly clutches of a fast-food cup Uzo Aduba delivers tearful tribute to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Disney Villains, Princesses, and Princes In Real Life

Sunday 25 January 23:00:48 UTC 2015

vil Check out these three videos showcasing what the people who voice various Disney villains, princesses and princes look like in real life, side by side with their illustrated counterparts. You definitely knew a few of these voices, but a few just might surprise you! 12 Disney Villains In Real Life What Disney Princes Look Like In Real Life What Disney … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX, US Air Force Settle Spy Sat Dispute

Sunday 25 January 22:47:00 UTC 2015

hypnosec writes The US Air Force and private space flight company SpaceX have settled their dispute involving the military's expendable rocket program, thereby paving the way for SpaceX to join the spy satellite launch program known as Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV). The settlement opens doors for SpaceX to compete with United Launch Alliance (ULA) for launch of spy satellites. … [Link]

Mashable » America's 12-week maternity policy has nothing to do with families

Sunday 25 January 22:05:26 UTC 2015

12-weeks-maternity-leaveFeed-tw Feed-fbSeconds after my daughter was born a nurse placed her tiny pulsing body on my chest. The sight captivated me, and as she lay there I thought of nothing else but the marvel of her new life.In the days that followed, the complicated and busy world came into view again, and I began to hear the inevitable ticking of time. In … [Link]

Slashdot » DirectX 12 Lies Dormant Within Microsoft's Recent Windows 10 Update

Sunday 25 January 21:48:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes After last Wednesday's Windows 10 event, early adopters and IT types were probably anxious for Microsoft to release the next preview build. Fortunately, it didn't take long as it came out on Friday, and it's safe to say that it introduced even more than many were anticipating (but still no Spartan browser). However, in case you missed it, … [Link]

Mashable » Obama to seek wilderness designation for Alaska refuge

Sunday 25 January 21:35:11 UTC 2015

Arctic-alaskaFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama is boosting protection of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and will ask Congress to designate more than 12 million acres as a wilderness area, including its potentially oil-rich Coastal Plain. The designation would seal off the area in Alaska's northeast corner from oil exploration, and give it the highest degree of federal protection available to … [Link]

Mashable » NYC Mayor de Blasio: Expect 'one of the largest snowstorms in the history of this city'

Sunday 25 January 21:25:00 UTC 2015

SnowFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio warned residents on Sunday afternoon that New York City is facing "one of the largest snowstorms in the history of this city." "Don't underestimate this storm," de Blasio said, adding that those in the tri-state area could "easily" expect between 2 and 3 feet of snow. "Assume that you don't want to be out … [Link]

Slashdot » A Call That Made History, 100 Years Ago Today

Sunday 25 January 20:49:00 UTC 2015

alphadogg writes These days, making a call across the U.S. is so easy that people often don't even know they're talking coast to coast. But 100 years ago Sunday, it took a hackathon, a new technology and an international exposition to make it happen. The first commercial transcontinental phone line opened on Jan. 25, 1915, with a call from New … [Link]

Mashable » Superfans made a bike-powered Star Destroyer and gave it away on Craigslist

Sunday 25 January 20:48:54 UTC 2015

StardestroyerFeed-tw Feed-fbCost of an impressive battleship? Zero dollars. Cost of overthrowing the galaxy? Priceless. Star Wars fans in Portland, Oregon, gave away their handmade, bike-powered Imperial Star Destroyer for absolutely nothing on Craigslist. No credits. No Nova crystals. Nothing. See also: The Force Is Strong With Star Wars Engagement Rings Screen Shot 2015-01-25 at 2.21.04 PM The 22-foot-long, 8-foot-wide "ship" was created to be a parade float for … [Link]

Mashable » Greece's anti-bailout Syriza party wins election

Sunday 25 January 20:29:13 UTC 2015

Greece-electionFeed-tw Feed-fbATHENS, Greece — The anti-bailout Syriza party won a clear victory in austerity-weary Greece's national election on Sunday, according to projections by state-run TV's exit poll. But it was uncertain whether the radical left-wing party, led by 40-year-old Alexis Tsipras, had won by a big enough margin over Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' incumbent conservative New Democracy party to govern alone. For … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Female Link Cosplay Photos are Nothing Short of Spectacular! [Pics]

Sunday 25 January 20:27:01 UTC 2015

Sure, there are plenty of ladies cosplaying as Link on the Internet, but Talia Mira‘s version has to be among the best ones I’ve seen. Plus, the amazing talent of Australian photographer Beethy and the enchanting setting where these photos were taken make the whole photo set absolutely perfect. [Model and Costume: Talia Mira Cosplay | Photo: Beethy Photography | … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Guy Asks His Parents to Name Super Smash Bros. Characters [Pic]

Sunday 25 January 20:26:30 UTC 2015

[Via GU] The post Guy Asks His Parents to Name Super Smash Bros. Characters [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Bill Nye the Science Guy: Bill Belichick's Deflate-gate explanation made no sense

Sunday 25 January 20:07:34 UTC 2015

Billnye2Feed-tw Feed-fb New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick turned to science on Saturday to explain why the team's game-day footballs were slightly deflated during last weekend's American Football Conference championship match against the Indianapolis Colts. But according to Bill Nye the Science Guy, Belichick's reasoning doesn't add up. See also: Bill Nye explains evolution using emoji Nye, a mechanical engineer best … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » EQUALITY: A Look at One of Our Many Possible Futures [Short Film]

Sunday 25 January 20:00:48 UTC 2015

A look at what our future would be like if Tumblr social justice warriors ever come to rule the world. [Neel Kolhatkar] The post EQUALITY: A Look at One of Our Many Possible Futures [Short Film] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Evolution of Game DLCs: From 1999 to Today

Sunday 25 January 20:00:27 UTC 2015

Sight. [Via GU] The post The Evolution of Game DLCs: From 1999 to Today appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Fish Found Living Half a Mile Under Antarctic Ice

Sunday 25 January 19:54:00 UTC 2015

BarbaraHudson (3785311) writes "Researchers were startled to find fish, crustaceans and jellyfish investigating a submersible camera after drilling through nearly 2,500 feet (740 meters) of Antarctic ice. The swimmers are in one of the world's most extreme ecosystems, hidden beneath the Ross Ice Shelf, roughly 530 miles (850 kilometers) from the open ocean. "This is the closest we can get … [Link]

Mashable » You can't look away from this Ed Sheeran chin puppet named Ed Sheerchin

Sunday 25 January 19:41:03 UTC 2015

EdsheerchinFeed-tw Feed-fb We found love right where we are — on the Internet. In the video, above, YouTuber Shaun Solomon (a.k.a. Devil Devine) parodies Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" using a chin puppet alter ego he aptly named "Ed Sheerchin." Solomon's chin puppetry is so impressive that it's impossible to look away. Some things are just too beautiful for words. Courageous … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Supreme Court Reviews Oracle v. Google Copyright Case

Sunday 25 January 19:20:10 UTC 2015

Recently, the Supreme Court met to decide whether or not they will review the Federal Circuit's decision in the Google v. Oracle Case. [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is Pascal Underrated?

Sunday 25 January 18:59:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes In the recent Slashdot discussion on the D programming language, I was surprised to see criticisms of Pascal that were based on old information and outdated implementations. While I'm sure that, for example, Brian Kernighan's criticisms of Pascal were valid in 1981, things have moved on since then. Current Object Pascal largely addresses Kernighan's critique and … [Link]

Mashable » Johnny Depp and Gwyneth Paltrow reveal juicy tidbits in 'Never Have I Ever' game

Sunday 25 January 18:33:28 UTC 2015

EllenFeed-tw Feed-fb Never have we ever learned so much in only three minutes. The clip, above, shows Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and Paul Bettany — stars of the new movie, Mortdecai — playing the "Never Have I Ever" party game with Ellen Degeneres on her talk show Everything from sexting to getting out of speeding tickets was on the gossip table. Even … [Link]

Mashable » At least 13 killed in clashes on anniversary of Egypt uprising

Sunday 25 January 18:11:14 UTC 2015

EgyptprotestsFeed-tw Feed-fbAt least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in Egypt Sunday, amid violent clashes, on the fourth anniversary of the country's 2011 uprising. Egyptian authorities said the scene turned violet in Cairo amid clashes between police and protesters who support ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. Demonstrators gathered near Tahrir Square, the historic site of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, where … [Link]

Mashable » 10 clever Snapchat puns you'll want to replay over and over

Sunday 25 January 18:06:42 UTC 2015

Grdltf8Feed-tw Feed-fbSome Snapchat creations are too funny to disappear into the ether. We salute the savvy souls who saved this selection from deletion. You can get inspired to create your own funny, punny Snapchats with our list below. See also: 21 Inspirational Yearbook Quotes That Prove the Children Are Our Future Have you seen any other amusing Snapsterpieces that play on words? … [Link]

Slashdot » Fark's Drew Curtis Running For Governor of Kentucky

Sunday 25 January 18:06:00 UTC 2015

New submitter AlCapwn writes [Fark founder] Drew Curtis announced on Friday that he will be running for governor of Kentucky. "We have a theory that we're about to see a huge change in how elections and politics work. Across the country, we have seen regular citizens stepping up and challenging the status quo built by political parties and career politicians. … [Link]

Slashdot » Why We Still Can't Really Put Anything In the Public Domain

Sunday 25 January 17:12:00 UTC 2015

Press2ToContinue writes While you can make a public domain dedication or (more recently) use the Creative Commons CC0 tool to do so, there's no clear way within the law to actually declare something in the public domain. Instead, the public domain declarations are really more of a promise not to make use of the exclusionary rights provided under copyright. On … [Link]

Mashable » Obama and Indian PM cite progress toward nuclear ties and climate change

Sunday 25 January 16:50:03 UTC 2015

Obama-modiFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW DELHI — Seizing on their personal bond, U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that they had made progress on nuclear cooperation and climate change, with Obama declaring a "breakthrough understanding" in efforts to free U.S. investment in nuclear energy development in India. Obama and Modi expressed hope that a landmark 2008 nuclear agreement between … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Action Movie Kid is Back to Wreak Havok! [Video]

Sunday 25 January 16:45:26 UTC 2015

Action movie kid is back once again, and his father, who happens to be an animator at Dreamworks, suffers the consequences of his child’s fertile imagination. [Action Movie Kid] The post The Action Movie Kid is Back to Wreak Havok! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Crippling, 'potentially historic' blizzard headed for New York, Boston

Sunday 25 January 16:19:13 UTC 2015

GefsthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 6:40 p.m. ET: The latest forecasts based on updated computer model runs are clearly pointing in the direction of much higher snowfall totals than previously expected from coastal New Jersey all the way northeast to Maine In New York, the revised forecast of snowfall rates approaching 4 inches per hour, winds sustained at tropical storm force and gusting near hurricane … [Link]

Slashdot » Calif. DMV Back-Pedals On Commercial-Plate Mandate For Ride-Share Drivers

Sunday 25 January 16:12:00 UTC 2015

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that In an abrupt U-turn, the California Department of Motor Vehicles late Friday retracted its finding that drivers for ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar must obtain commercial license plates. That determination — based on a 1935 state law — ignited a firestorm of criticism from the San Francisco startups and their supporters as … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook needs a 'Sympathy' button

Sunday 25 January 16:06:49 UTC 2015

SympathyfacebookbuttonFeed-tw Feed-fbA school friend's mom passed away last week. He posted the news on Facebook with a short, dignified note, giving brief details of how his mother had died and information about the funeral. Feeling for his loss, I started to write, "So sorry to hear your sad news…" But before I pressed "Enter," I scrolled through the comments others had already … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: GPU of Choice For OpenCL On Linux?

Sunday 25 January 15:52:38 UTC 2015

Bram Stolk writes So, I am running GNU/Linux on a modern Haswell CPU, with an old Radeon HD5xxx from 2009. I'm pretty happy with the open source Gallium driver for 3D acceleration. But now I want to do some GPGPU development using OpenCL on this box, and the old GPU will no longer cut it. What do my fellow technophiles … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Considers Autonomous Martian Helicopter To Augment Future Rovers

Sunday 25 January 15:45:00 UTC 2015

SternisheFan (2529412) writes with this story at the Verge about an approach being considered by NASA to overcome some of the difficulties in moving a wheeled or multi-legged ground vehicle around the surface of Mars, which has proven to be a difficult task. Rover teams still have a tough time with the Martian surface even though they're flush with terrestrial … [Link]

Mashable » You'll believe in magical footwear after seeing 'The Wishin' Boot' on 'SNL'

Sunday 25 January 15:42:03 UTC 2015

WishinbootFeed-tw Feed-fb We should all be so lucky to have such a boot in our lives. Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon showed off their country chops by joining singer and Saturday Night Live host Blake Shelton for an extremely catchy SNL Digital Short called, "The Wishin' Boot." No other footwear will feed you, get you out of jail or be your loyal … [Link]

Mashable » 14 little-known NFL referee hand signals

Sunday 25 January 15:30:34 UTC 2015

012814-nfl-referee-terry-mcaulay-pi-mpFeed-tw Feed-fbSuper Bowl Sunday: The time of year when family and friends gather around the TV and celebrate the glorious game that is football. For the uninitiated, it's a lot to take in, especially if it's the only day of the year you watch sports. One of the hardest things to understand are the referees. In-between plays, they're always gesticulating about like … [Link]

Mashable » Boko Haram attacks key Nigerian city before John Kerry's arrival; dozens killed, wounded

Sunday 25 January 15:14:58 UTC 2015

Boko-haram-nigeriaFeed-tw Feed-fbMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In fierce fighting Sunday, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeast Nigeria. Dozens of combatants have been killed and wounded, soldiers and hospital workers said. "Coordinated air and land operations are being conducted now," the Nigerian Armed Forces tweeted on Sunday FLASH: Troops are repelling a simultaneous attack on #Monguno and … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' expertly handles Tom Brady's balls in cold open

Sunday 25 January 14:58:03 UTC 2015

DeflategatesnlFeed-tw Feed-fb You want the truth about Deflate-gate? You can't handle the truth about Deflate-gate. Clueless Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, played by cast member Taran Killam, tries to put the football controversy to rest for Saturday Night Live's cold open on Jan. 24. "I don't know things. I'm not a banker. I'm not a science computer," he says in the sketch. Instead, … [Link]

Slashdot » Brought To You By the Letter R: Microsoft Acquiring Revolution Analytics

Sunday 25 January 14:52:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes Maybe Bill Gates' Summer Reading this year will include The Art of R Programming. Pushing further into Big Data, Microsoft on Friday announced it's buying Revolution Analytics, the top commercial provider of software and services for the open-source R programming language for statistical computing and predictive analytics. "By leveraging Revolution Analytics technology and services," blogged Microsoft's Joseph Sirosh, … [Link]

Mashable » Accurate 'Sons of Liberty' shows the unattractive side of patriotism

Sunday 25 January 14:30:44 UTC 2015

Sons-of-lib-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe History Channel's three-part miniseries Sons of Liberty premieres Sunday evening, and if it's anything like Hatfields & McCoys, it will likely be a hit with audiences. A certain aspect to the miniseries has drawn a bit of attention leading up to its premiere: The cast members are crazy good looking. See also: America Was Founded by a Bunch of Drunks, … [Link]

Mashable » Why war has exploded again in Ukraine

Sunday 25 January 14:29:45 UTC 2015

UkrainethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbDONETSK, Ukraine — The relative quiet of December in eastern Ukraine has been erased by an explosion of deadly violence in past weeks, marking a serious escalation in the nine-month-long war between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists and dashing hopes for a peaceful resolution. Since New Year's Day, there have been three particularly brutal attacks: rockets struck a Ukrainian-controlled checkpoint in … [Link]

Mashable » These phones made the first ceremonial transcontinental call 100 years ago

Sunday 25 January 14:22:52 UTC 2015

Ap9801503510871Feed-tw Feed-fbMaking a phone call from New York to California doesn't count as an extraordinary feat these days But pretend it's 1915. A verbal conversation spanning the continent was a remarkable — almost unbelievable — achievement in technology. Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of what is often called the first transcontinental phone call, made by iconic communications inventor Alexander Graham Bell, in … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Blu-Rays under $6 and DVDs under $4

Sunday 25 January 14:12:32 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon is offering a large selection of Blu-Rays under $6 and DVDs under $4. There’s a lot of great titles in there, so be sure to check ‘em all out! Also, be sure to scroll down the page to check out all the deals, somehow the first row (and a few other … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Misconceptions about Getting Sick

Sunday 25 January 14:11:23 UTC 2015

Some misconception about getting sick, including the belief that vaccines are dangerous, vitamin C can prevent or treat cold, cold temperatures will make you catch a cold, and more! [Mental Floss] The post 10 Misconceptions about Getting Sick appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BEAUTIFUL: The Northern Lights as Seen from the International Space Station [Time-Lapse Video]

Sunday 25 January 14:10:02 UTC 2015

Aurora australis and aurora borealis (northern lights) as viewed from the International Space Station. Auroras are caused by charged particles entering the atmosphere from above causing ionization and excitation of atmospheric constituents as they collide with the earth’s magnetic field. This video was compiled using time lapse footage shot from the International Space Station obtained courtesy of the Earth Science … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bill Nye Makes Fun of Neil deGrasse Tyson on The Nature of Consciousness [Video]

Sunday 25 January 14:09:37 UTC 2015

Just look at Neil deGrasse Tyson’s face right after Bill Nye intervenes in the conversation. I don’t think he finds the joke all that funny. [Neil deGrasse Tyson Videos] The post Bill Nye Makes Fun of Neil deGrasse Tyson on The Nature of Consciousness [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Guy Has The Worst Day Ever in GTA V [Video]

Sunday 25 January 14:08:06 UTC 2015

Worst. Day. Ever. [NickTN | Via] The post This Guy Has The Worst Day Ever in GTA V [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Darth Vader Toaster Will Turn Your Bread to the Dark Side

Sunday 25 January 14:00:01 UTC 2015

From Thinkgeek: Each Star Wars Toaster is molded in sturdy black plastic and meticulously detailed to look Darth Vader’s helmet (minus the very top bit). It makes an imposing addition to any kitchen counter. Pop in two pieces of bread, frozen pancakes, hamburger buns, Alderaan muffins, or whatever, and in moments Vader ejects them with “Star Wars” toasted onto one … [Link]

Slashdot » Americans Support Mandatory Labeling of Food That Contains DNA

Sunday 25 January 13:52:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes Jennifer Abel writes at the LA Times that according to a recent survey (PDF), over 80% of Americans says they support "mandatory labels on foods containing DNA," roughly the same number that support the mandatory labeling of GMO foods "produced with genetic engineering." Ilya Somin, writing about the survey at the Washington Post, suggested that a mandatory label … [Link]

Mashable » 11 tips to make your video interview run smoothly

Sunday 25 January 13:45:01 UTC 2015

Video_interviewFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve landed the interview of your dreams. It's for a remote job that pays more than you ever thought you could make working part-time (or maybe it's for that international gig you've been daydreaming of). In short, you are over the moon! But the interview is over Skype and you are petrified. Of course, you'll try to look natural and you'll … [Link]

Mashable » Kids will eat their veggies if they get recess first

Sunday 25 January 13:15:21 UTC 2015

VegetablesFeed-tw Feed-fbLeft to their own devices, most kids will choose to gobble down ice cream or chocolate rather than broccoli or brussels sprouts. So, at school lunch, they'll likely eat the yummiest items first and then drop the rest in the trash. But a new study finds that kids eat more fruits and vegetables when school recess takes place before lunch, rather … [Link]

Mashable » How to boost your vitamin D intake in the dead of winter

Sunday 25 January 13:04:28 UTC 2015

Ap64819783Feed-tw Feed-fbFeeling a little gray? Your body might be lacking some vital vitamin D. The majority of winter days are cold, dark and often plagued with freezing snow or rain — not the most inviting weather for being outdoors. As a result, the amounts of the "sunshine vitamin" in our bodies can fall to dangerous levels, affecting our overall health. Luckily there … [Link]

Mashable » 7 yummy, easy toppings that turn your smoothie into a full meal

Sunday 25 January 12:07:17 UTC 2015

Smoothie-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are few things better than sipping on a smoothie. Unfortunately, those refreshing beverages are also total heartbreakers that blur the line between meal and snack See also: 26 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong Instead of being hungry in an hour, turn your fruity concoction into a real (and eye-pleasing) meal. Just add one of these easy and filling toppings, … [Link]

Slashdot » Europe and China Will Team Up For a Robotic Space Mission

Sunday 25 January 10:53:45 UTC 2015

Taco Cowboy writes with this excerpt from Space.com: On Monday (Jan. 19), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) issued a call for proposals for a robotic space mission that the two organizations will develop jointly. "The goal of the present Call is to define a scientific space mission to be implemented by ESA and … [Link]

Slashdot » Doomsday Clock Moved Two Minutes Forward, To 23:57

Sunday 25 January 7:59:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes As reported by CNN and Time, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved their famed Doomsday Clock two minutes closer to midnight. Now at 23:57, this clock attempts to personify humanity's closeness to a global catastrophe (as caused by either climate change or nuclear war). According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, this change … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Moves To Curb Instagram Links

Sunday 25 January 5:01:00 UTC 2015

Hammeh writes According to a report on Mashable, Twitter have sent out messages to some of their high profile users prompting them to share images using Twitter's own service rather than Instagram links. The news comes 2 years since Instagram pulled support for Twitter cards and has been part of the continuing battle between the two social networks. With Instagram … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dope' just blew up Sundance

Sunday 25 January 4:52:16 UTC 2015

Dope.foto_Feed-tw Feed-fb PARK CITY, Utah — Dope is exactly what the title says it is. Funky fresh, funny, complex and uncompromising, Dope — which made its world premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival — is going to be one of those Sundance movies that, if it finds a good home, will be watched, rewatched, quoted, referenced and beloved for years … [Link]

Mashable » 4 social trends affecting the dynamics of learning in the workplace

Sunday 25 January 4:38:48 UTC 2015

SocialtrendsFeed-tw Feed-fbMany of us remember a time when Internet access was a privilege; now, however, access to the Internet is believed to be a basic human right by 83% of global users. Access to a global network of information has become something we can’t live without. The Internet enables us to be more self-sufficient — and yet more dependent at the same … [Link]

Mashable » Goodbye Earthlings: Comet Lovejoy won't return for 8,000 years

Sunday 25 January 3:33:57 UTC 2015

16065824577_ae7e0deb31_oFeed-tw Feed-fbComet Lovejoy was visible Saturday night, the last time the celestial body is expected to be spotted by naked-eye observers on Earth for the next 8,000 years. Described as a “fuzzy little cottonball of light that differs from the stars” by the director of Los Angeles’ Griffith Observatory, the comet is known for its greenish glow. See also: NASA planning Mars … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna releases 'FourFiveSeconds' with Kanye West and Paul McCartney

Sunday 25 January 2:36:14 UTC 2015

Rihanna-kanye-paul-mccartneyFeed-tw Feed-fbWhere have you been, new Rihanna music? With her heavily anticipated eighth studio album on the horizon, Rihanna surprised fans Saturday by unleashing "FourFiveSeconds," a chill guitar jam featuring Kanye West on vocals and Paul McCartney on keyboard. The song is a departure from her dance anthems like "Where Have You Been" and "We Found Love," but it's more uptempo than … [Link]

Slashdot » In Addition To Project Spartan, Windows 10 Will Include Internet Explorer

Sunday 25 January 2:08:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes After unveiling its new Project Spartan browser for Windows 10, Microsoft is now offering more details. The company confirmed that Windows 10 will also include Internet Explorer for enterprise sites, though it didn't say how exactly this will work. Spartan comes with a new rendering engine, which doesn't rely on the versioned document modes the company … [Link]

Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Spotify, iBillionaire, 'Crossy Road' and more

Sunday 25 January 1:50:06 UTC 2015

App-roundup-thumb-crossroad-zombiesFeed-tw Feed-fb With the flood of Windows 10 news from Microsoft, including the announcement of a futuristic virtual-reality headset, you may have overlooked some of this week's best apps. Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: This app will be your boyfriend for $24.99 a month — calls included This … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Where Can You Get a Good 3-Button Mouse Today?

Sunday 25 January 1:27:28 UTC 2015

guises writes Ever since mouse wheels were introduced the middle mouse button has been sidelined to an inadequate click-wheel function, or in some cases ditched altogether. This has never sat well with me, a proper middle button is invaluable for pasting, games, and navigation. More than that, my hand categorically rejects two button mice — the dangling ring finger causes … [Link]

Mashable » Toshiba's Chromebook 2 has a screen that's to die for

Sunday 25 January 0:48:36 UTC 2015

Toshiba-chromebook-2-0737Feed-tw Feed-fb Chromebooks have a great yet short history. They have good performance with a low price and an operating system built around the app we all use the most: the web browser Thanks to the great number of Chrome extensions and excellent performance of the browser and ChromeOS, the Google laptops are a joy to use even if they don’t run … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Maps API Adds New Transit Directions and Fares

Sunday 25 January 0:03:05 UTC 2015

Android developers can now create robust direction-enabled applications with new Google Maps API enhancements. [Link]

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