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 » 13 things Katy Perry revealed at her Super Bowl halftime show primer
PHOENIX — "I'm just here so I don't get fined," Katy Perry quipped when asked if she has romantic eyes on anyone during Super Bowl week, mocking Seattle Seahawks player Marshawn Lynch's recent go-to reply to media The always quirky Katy, speaking to reporters Thursday, brought a welcome dose of humor to Pepsi's halftime show press conference, and you should expect … [Link]
Slashdot » D-Link Routers Vulnerable To DNS Hijacking
An anonymous reader writes At least one and likely more D-Link routers as well as those of other manufacturers using the same firmware are vulnerable to remote changing of DNS settings and, effectively, traffic hijacking, a Bulgarian security researcher has discovered. Todor Donev, a member of the Ethical Hacker research team, says that the vulnerability is found in the ZynOS … [Link]
Mashable » Dartmouth bans hard liquor from campus in crackdown on 'extreme behavior'
Dartmouth College is taking steps to crack down on hard partying in the wake of a string of incidents that depict a culture of sexual assault and dangerous drinking at many American colleges. College president Phil Hanlon said in a speech Thursday morning that the school will now ban all hard alcohol (that which is 30 proof or 15% alcohol by … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SOA Software Embraces Multiple API Description Languages
Rather than picking sides in the battle over API description languages, SOA Software has opted for the middle ground by adding support for RAML, Swagger, WSDL, and WADL to its API management platform.
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Slashdot » Mozilla Dusts Off Old Servers, Lights Up Tor Relays
TechCurmudgeon writes According to The Register, "Mozilla has given the Tor network a capacity kick with the launch of 14 relays that will help distribute user traffic. Engineers working under the Foundation's Polaris Project inked in November pulled Mozilla's spare and decommissioned hardware out of the cupboard for dedicated use in the Tor network. It included a pair of Juniper … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Officially Approves Change In the Definition of Broadband
halfEvilTech writes As part of its 2015 Broadband Progress Report, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to change the definition of broadband by raising the minimum download speeds needed from 4Mbps to 25Mbps, and the minimum upload speed from 1Mbps to 3Mbps, which effectively triples the number of US households without broadband access. Currently, 6.3 percent of US households don't … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's 'Insane' acceleration button about to get more insane
The Tesla Model S P85D can go from zero to 60 mph in as little as 3.3 seconds — with the press of its so-called "Insane" button That we already knew. Now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims it's about to get even faster. On Thursday, in Musk's latest dramatic reveal, he tweeted that the electric Model S P85D's acceleration will improve … [Link]
Slashdot » Spire Plans To Use Tiny Satellites For More Accurate Weather Forecasts
Zothecula writes Weather forecasting is a notoriously inexact science. According to San Francisco-based tech startup Spire, this is partially because there are currently less than 20 satellites responsible for gathering all of the world's weather data – what's more, some of the older ones are using outdated technology. Spire's solution? Establish a linked network of over 100 shoebox-sized CubeSats, that … [Link]
Mashable » Pitbull-Dachshund mix with tiny feet and a huge head sparks adoption frenzy
No, you're not dreaming. This is an actual Pitbull-Dachshund puppy. Don't even try to figure out how it makes sense, everything about him is perfect. Just appreciate his cute little feet and his ginormous adorable head. See also: Dog travels the country, poses for majestic portraits 
Image: Moultrie Colquitt County Humane Society FacebookThe one-year-old's name is Rami, and he's as rare … [Link]
Slashdot » FSF-Endorsed Libreboot X200 Laptop Comes With Intel's AMT Removed
gnujoshua (540710) writes "The Free Software Foundation has announced its endorsement of the Libreboot X200, a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X200 sold by Gluglug. The laptop ships with 100% free software and firmware, including the FSF's endorsed Trisquel GNU/Linux and Libreboot. One of the biggest challenges overcome in achieving FSF's Respects Your Freedom certification was the complete removal of Intel's ME … [Link]
Mashable » 3 reasons your startup is struggling to raise venture capital
This 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. It's a great time to start a company — just look at the data. The number of seed rounds in United States companies has multiplied ten times in six years, growing from 200 per year … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Daily Show' correspondent thinks manspreaders should keep doing their thing
Manspreading, for those fortunate people unfamiliar with the phenomenon, is when a man spreads his legs so widely while sitting on the subway that he takes up multiple seats It's nothing new, but women have had enough, and they're taking a stand. The outrage is so widespread that New York City's transit authority even launched a campaign to discourage the behavior … [Link]
Mashable » Switchfoot looks back on early-2000s hype
Welcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. With genre trends and throwbacks, we synthesize music and nostalgia. Nine albums and almost two decades in, San Diego-based alt rockers Switchfoot have been around the block. You may recall their early 2000s hits “Dare You to Move” and “Meant to Live” … and their lyrics' probable appearances in … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify may be raising another $500 million
Spotify is streaming money. The music streaming service may be working with Goldman Sachs to raise another $500 million in funding, according to a report Thursday from The Wall Street Journal. The exact amount hasn't been nailed down, but the goal is said to be pushing back the need to go public. See also: How Spotify Engineered the New Music Economy … [Link]
Mashable » The NFL Shop is the hottest place to be this Super Bowl
This Super Bowl, Visa is everywhere you want to be. Namely, posted up in the NFL Shop in Phoenix, Ariz. where New England and Seattle will duke it out in Sunday’s showdown. The NFL Shop presented by Visa is a 30,000 square foot space, located at the Phoenix Convention Center and offering everything from NFL jerseys to key chains and footballs … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Anonymized' Credit Card Data Not So Anonymous, MIT Study Shows
schwit1 writes Scientists showed they can identify you with more than 90 percent accuracy by looking at just four purchases, three if the price is included — and this is after companies "anonymized" the transaction records, saying they wiped away names and other personal details. The study out of MIT, published Thursday in the journal Science, examined three months of … [Link]
Mashable » Controversial promo tweet for ABC's 'Fresh off the Boat' criticized by show's creator
Someone tweeting for ABC's forthcoming comedy series Fresh Off the Boat is in hot water The official account for the show, about an Asian-American family that relocates from their home in the Chinatown section of Washington D.C. to a suburban Florida neighborhood, tweeted a promo on Thursday that immediately drew criticism from followers, including series creator Eddie Huang See also: 'The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Real Estate Discovery Service Launches Listing Enhancement API
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Mashable » Google misses on Q4, but investors shrug it off
Google ended 2014 with a whimper, at least in Wall Street's eyes The search giant missed analysts' estimates for its fourth quarter, prompting a 4% drop in the stock in after-hours trading at one point, though it later leveled off and was essentially flat See also: 10 WTF Google Autocomplete Search Fails, Illustrated The company reported earnings per share of $6.91 … [Link]
Mashable » Roll on: Seattle pot shop preps 12,000 joints for Super Bowl
They smoke two joints in the morning. They smoke two joints at night. They'll smoke 12,000 goddamn joints if the Seahawks win on Sunday night A Seattle-based marijuana retailer says it's prepping 12,000 doobies for Seahawks supporters hoping Marshawn Lynch can power the team to victory this weekend in Super Bowl XLIX See also: Super Bowl XLIX preview: The battles (and … [Link]
Mashable » Tumblr takes aim at serious writers with 'big' update
Tumblr began rolling out a major update on Wednesday that makes it more appealing to serious writers. While the blogging service remains hugely popular, with 420 million active users and 220 million blogs, many of its posts are only bits of text and media — abbreviated flotsam and jetsam — including celebrity quotes, animated GIFs, dog photos and so on. See also: Ev Williams … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon stock surges after turning better-than-expected profit in Q4
Amazon finished 2014 much stronger than some expected. The company's Prime service grew its membership by 53% worldwide off a base of "tens of millions" in 2014. The ecommerce retailer also announced solid earnings for the end of 2014 in its fourth-quarter earnings release on Thursday, logging $0.45 per share of profit, easily beating expectations of $0.17. Its total revenue of … [Link]
Slashdot » VP Anthony Moschella Shows Off Makerbot's Latest Printers and Materials (Video)
You may have read a few weeks ago about the new materials that MakerBot has introduced for its 3-D printers; earlier this month, I got a chance to see some of them in person, and have them explained by MakerBot VP of Product Anthony Moschella in a cramped demo closet — please excuse the lighting — at the company's booth … [Link]
Mashable » Women-only protest fills Cairo streets after activist's killing caught on camera
CAIRO, Egypt —An all-woman demonstration took place in Cairo on Thursday to protest the death of Shaimaa al Sabbagh during a peaceful protest commemorating the Jan. 25 revolution See also: Protester killed on eve of uprising anniversary amid reported clashes with Egyptian police Egyptian security forces reportedly shot the female activist whose death was caught on camera, sparking outrage around the … [Link]
Mashable » Misfit fitness tracker will unlock your doors and work with Nest, Spotify
Misfit, known for its budget fitness and sleep tracking gadgets, is again expanding beyond counting steps and monitoring your movement Like most companies, it has its sights set on joining the smart home revolution — and now, you'll be able to use your Misfit products to control your home's temperature, lock your doors and play music See also: Swarovski bling comes … [Link]
Mashable » Live stream: George Lucas and Robert Redford at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah — Call it the Star Wars and the Sundance Kid panel. Starting at 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. in Utah), George Lucas and Robert Redford will participate in the second of two "Power of Story" panels at Sundance, and you can watch it all right here. SEE ALSO: Sundance Valley or Silicon Film Festival? Either way, it's … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl host city will lose 'couple million dollars' hosting the event
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The entire world will be watching Glendale on Sunday, as it hosts the Super Bowl and the legions of fans who are shelling out big bucks to see the big game. What may be not visible amid all the hoopla is a sobering reality about the Super Bowl host city: Glendale is suffering deep financial issues over … [Link]
Mashable » Gunman storms Dutch television studio demanding airtime
A gunman claiming to represent a "hacker collective" stormed the TV studio of Dutch national broadcaster NOS in Hilversum on Thursday and demanded airtime, before he was arrested by police. No one was injured in the incident. NOS reports that the man, dressed in a suit and carrying a silenced gun, produced a letter that said there were radioactive explosives in … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a TED Talk about sounding smart in a TED Talk
Comedian and synergy expert Will Stephen recently took to the TEDx New York stage to deliver a moving and profound speech about, well, delivering moving and profound speeches. Mirroring the vocal inflections and general nothingness of certain infamous TED Talks — looking at you, power posing — Stephen expertly deconstructed exactly how anyone could convince an auditorium of strangers of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The Hard Problem is Stoppard's problem with science
After a long wait and a great track record transmuting science into art, Tom Stoppard's new play takes on the hard problem of consciousness – and loses 
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New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: plastic planet, locked-in people get mind reader, princely prose, internet from the skies, how to perk up a mouse, and more 
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Mashable » Hey, McDonald's: Here's how to get your groove back
McDonald’s, let me have your attention for a moment You're hurting right now. Your CEO, Don Thompson, is stepping down after two years on the job. Your shareholders are upset, your menu is garbage. I'm here to fix things. So let's talk. See also: 8 Wines to Pair With Your Fast Food Put down that small Diet Coke. Small Diet Cokes … [Link]
Slashdot » US Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 To Replace Air Force One
Tyketto writes Following up on a previous story about its replacement, the US Air Force has selected the Boeing 747-8 to replace the aging Presidential fleet of two VC-25s, which are converted B747-200s. With the only other suitable aircraft being the Airbus A380, the USAF cited Boeing's 50-year history of building presidential aircraft as their reason to skip competition and … [Link]
Mashable » Shailene Woodley is a CGI warrior in 'Divergent' sequel trailer
The trailer for Insurgent, the second installment in the Divergent series, has star Shailene Woodley shattering glass walls, blasting through building debris and generally wreaking havoc on a CGI world The minute-long Super Bowl pre-game trailer offers little information about the film's plot, but, at the very least, we see Woodley tackle Kate Winslet — that's good enough for us. … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit releases first transparency report, reveals only 55 requests for user data
Reddit has received only 55 requests for data on 78 of its users in 2014, according to the link-sharing website's first-ever transparency report, which was published Thursday. The report reveals that Reddit, which boasts more than 174 million users, turned over data for only 32 (58%) of those requests. These numbers seems insignificant compared to other tech companies, such as Google … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ted 2' trailer puts a new twist on marriage equality debate
LOS ANGELES — You may kiss the bear. But first you're going to have to prove in a court of law that he's human. That's the gist of Ted 2, Universal's follow-up to the $550 million global comedy hit. The sequel comes out this summer, and is apparently putting an all-new, non-serious twist on the marriage-equality debate. SEE ALSO: Movies … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 9 Coffee Drinks from Around the World [Video]
9 coffee drink recipes from all around the world. Open yourself to other cultures and try them all! [BuzzFeedBlue] The post 9 Coffee Drinks from Around the World [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What If Humans Disappeared from Earth? [Science Video]
If humans suddenly disappeared from the surface of Earth, what would happen to our planet? Find out in this enlightening video from our pals over at AsapScience! [AsapSCIENCE] The post What If Humans Disappeared from Earth? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Pro Tennis Player Plays Match Against Sentient M1 Abrams Tank [Video]
A short video by visual effects artist Michael Shanks featuring ATP’s top tennis player Novak Djokovic playing a tennis match against a sentient M1 Abrams tank. Boom. [timtimfed] The post Pro Tennis Player Plays Match Against Sentient M1 Abrams Tank [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Auschwitz: Drone Video of the Former Nazi Concentration Camp [Video]
Yesterday marked the 70th anniversary of the concentration camp’s liberation. Watch this drone video of the former Nazi concentration camp and spare a thought for the million+ people who died there between 1940 and 1945. Drone video shows the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp as it is today – 70 years after it was liberated by Soviet troops. The camp in Poland … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The bitcoin rush: Pioneers on the financial frontier
Meet miners, outlaws and sheriffs all striving to get ahead in the volatile new world of virtual money. Financial Times reporter Kadhim Shubber is your guide (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Suitcase of body parts found a block from Twitter HQ
San Francisco police found a suitcase of body parts by the city's main throughfare, Market Street, on Wednesday afternoon. The grisly discovery happened when officers investigated a report of a suspicious package: a roller suitcase placed next to garbage by 11th and Market Street, just one block from Twitter's headquarters. See also: When a tweet diverts a plane: FBI probing Twitter … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: When and How Did Europe Leapfrog the US For Internet Access?
New submitter rsanford, apropos of today's FCC announcement about what is officially consided "broadband" speed by that agency, asks In the early and middle 90's I recall spending countless hours on IRC 'Trout-slapping' people in #hottub and engaging in channel wars. The people from Europe were always complaining about how slow their internet was and there was no choice. This … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Coinding Hackathon Encourages Bitcoin Game Development
Coinding is launching a Bitcoin GameDev Hackathon that focuses on promoting the inclusion of bitcoin in gaming. The contest is open to anyone, as long as the game entries use blockchain technology in some way.
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Mashable » Fugitive treasure hunter caught in Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A treasure hunter locked in a legal battle over one of the greatest undersea hauls in American history was scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday after two years on the run. The U.S. Marshals Service captured former fugitive Tommy Thompson at a Hilton hotel in West Boca Raton on Tuesday. The capture was announced … [Link]
Mashable » Join the MashableReads Meetup for 'The Girl on the Train' on Feb. 3
As the winter weather takes a turn for the worse, cuddling up inside and devouring a good book is one of the best things you can do. Two weeks ago, we announced our next MashableReads book club selection The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, a page-turning thriller a lá the popular best-seller Gone Girl. In fact, it is the … [Link]
Mashable » 13 travel gadgets for the tech-savvy jetsetter
There’s quite a range of travel tech on the market today. For big spenders, a real-life, to-scale Delorean car conversion kit or an underwater RV will certainly impress your friends — but they may not be the most practical purchases. See also: Score the Best Flight Deals on These 10 Sites There are countless gizmos and gadgets specifically for travelers that … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter cofounders stand behind CEO despite criticism from investors, analysts
Twitter’s CEO is doing just fine — at least that's the message from the company's board of directors One by one, Twitter's cofounders and board members have come out to publicly support Dick Costolo following a series of criticisms of his performance from pundits, investors and analysts, including one who recently predicted the CEO would likely step down in the next … [Link]
Mashable » Pro-independence bars are popping up across Scotland for the election
LONDON — Pro-independence Scots who want to meet other pro-independence Scots will soon have a lot more places to drink. The owners of a bar in Glasgow, who were so keen on Scottish independence during the referendum last year that they renamed their establishment Yesbar, said they're opening a number of pop-up pubs ahead of the May 7 general election in … [Link]
Mashable » Golden Retriever loses his ever-loving mind over tennis match
Some Golden Retrievers can't resist a fluorescent tennis ball, even if it's through the tube The Australian Open is currently underway, which means George the Golden Retriever is having the best week ever. "While he does love all sports, tennis is his favorite," his owner writes in the video's description. Consider him Maria Sharapova's number-one fan. However, it seems George's … [Link]
Mashable » Jonesing for a meaty podcast after 'Serial'? 'Reveal' could fill that void
There’s no shortage of doomsayers who think the Internet is forcing media into a clickbait-driven race to the bottom. Reveal, a new investigative reporting podcast and radio show, is the counterpoint to that line of thinking See also: Beyond 'Serial': Unraveling Jay's stories A joint effort between the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) and digital audio marketplace Public Radio Exchange (PRX), … [Link]
Mashable » Disney to debut series starring princess inspired by Latin cultures
Disney Junior is adding a little diversity to its princess lineup — for real this time. Kind of The network announced Thursday the upcoming introduction of Elena of Avalor, a "princess inspired by Latin cultures," though it shied away from calling her Hispanic or Latina See also: Emma Watson cast as Belle in Disney's new 'Beauty and the Beast' Elena, described … [Link]
Mashable » Sunday playbook: The Super Bowl's effect on web traffic and spending
If statistics can tell us something about advertising, this year, on Super Bowl Sunday, here's how the playbook is likely to look. There's a lot at stake for marketers as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots clash on the field. Major revenue — and big-ticket advertising budgets — are on the line. Not surprisingly, this year, mobile is making … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Unicorns Went Extinct
Now you know. [BETC Paris] The post Why Unicorns Went Extinct appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Möbius strips of light made for the first time
A decade ago, physicists suggested that certain properties of light can twist into a one-sided loop – now there's proof 
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New Scientist – News » Just four credit card clues can identify anyone
Without even knowing what someone bought, it's possible to pick their credit card history out of an anonymised pool thanks to the metadata collected by modern devices 
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Mashable » New footage reveals GoPro's upcoming HD slow-motion update
GoPro is about to upgrade its slow-mo capabilities Gizmodo's Brent Rose posted this first look, above, at an upcoming firmware update for the GoPro Hero4 that will allow for 240 frames-per-second slow motion in high definition. According to the tech news site, the video was shot at 240 fps, then slowed down to one-tenth of that speed. While the camera … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Chess Program Coded In 487 Bytes
A new chess program takes up just 487 bytes. It appears to beat a record set on the ZX81 more than three decades ago. BootChess can run on Windows, OS X or Linux systems. It’s a text only game, using a grid with letters to denote pieces and periods to denote empty squares. It appears to show one player’s pieces … [Link]
Mashable » Bipartisan Senate group introduces bill to end Cuba travel ban
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to end travel restrictions on Americans seeking to visit Cuba, saying it would help foster change in the Communist island nation. Current law generally bans travel to Cuba, although there are numerous exceptions. See also: U.S. loosens Cuba travel ban Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said similar legislation to end the ban has … [Link]
Mashable » Short film proves 1981 really was 'A Most Violent Year'
LOS ANGELES — A Most Violent Year isn't just the title of a stylish drama coming out this weekend — it's the dark truth about 1981, the year in which the film is set. Death, rape, mobs running rampant, even a trash strike made New York City into a living nightmare, with more than 2,100 murders (a number that went … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Murray's fiancée Kim Sears lets the f-bombs rip
LONDON — Andy Murray isn't afraid of dropping F-bombs during particularly hectic tennis matches, but his fiancée Kim Sears is normally a bit more classy. See also: Hoax radio message sparks search for fake missing plane When she watches him perform she tends to do little more than whoop and holler. Not so during the Australian Open semi final on Thursday. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » NFL Mobile App Vulnerability Poses Threat To Super Bowl Fans' Personal Data
[Editor's note: The NFL has addressed the vulnerability. Please see the update at the bottom of this story.]
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ProgrammableWeb.com » TomTom's New API Crowdsources Map Updates
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Mashable » Professor Indiana Jones won't fall for prankster students' traps
When students at Kent State University realized their professor wears a hat strikingly similar to the one Indiana Jones is known for, they couldn't pass up the opportunity to make the obvious joke, with a little help from the movie's soundtrack. Despite their efforts, the Indy doppelganger refused to react to the prank. Perhaps he spent too long in the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Goram Doctor! This is Not The Companion You Are Looking For! [Comic]
[Source: Three Dollar Bill] The post Goram Doctor! This is Not The Companion You Are Looking For! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl XLIX preview: The battles (and balls) to watch
It’s about damn time. After two weeks of talking about balls, some actual football will finally be played on Feb. 1 when Super Bowl XLIX kicks off in Glendale, Arizona, at 6:30 p.m. EST Super Bowl XLIX is being broadcast on NBC, which for the first time is also offering a full live stream of the game — no login required. … [Link]
Mashable » Online booking site KAYAK adds travel information for Cuba
KAYAK added information for travel to Cuba on its website Thursday, becoming the first major online booking site to do so. More than 300 hotels on the island nation are now searchable via the website, in addition to flight information. However, the available flights all originate outside the U.S., and KAYAK is not offering the option to book flights or hotels … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West debuts precious new music video starring daughter North
Kanye West has turned music videos into a family affair. First, he rode a bike with a topless his wife Kim Kardashian in "Bound 2"; now, he's strolling hand-in-hand through a foggy field with his daughter North in "Only One." Subtle transition, Kanye The video, which premiered on The Ellen Show, also features Paul McCartney on keyboard and was directed by … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Super Bowl snack upgrades that will make anyone a football fan
Bring your A-game to the snack table. Instead of the same old pizza and chips 'n dip, Foodbeast suggests some creative ways to make your game-day snacks more mouthwatering. See also: The supreme Super Bowl snack stadium, because America Even if your team is losing, you can score some extra hosting points with your guests on Super Bowl Sunday. BONUS: … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian man loses $27 million lottery jackpot by 7 seconds
A Canadian man missed out on winning a $27 million jackpot because his lottery ticket was printed seven seconds too late, according to multiple reports. The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Joel Ifergan's appeal for the jackpot, and said on Thursday that it would not hear the Quebec man's case, CTV News reported. He has spent $100,000 in legal fees fighting … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Java Security Improvements Shift Cybercrime Elsewhere
For years, Java took it on the chin in terms of its security reputation when deployed inside a browser. But a new report issued by Cisco finds that the number of Java exploits has actually decreased by 34%, mainly because the process of updating Java has become more automated, which means there are fewer instances of older versions of Java … [Link]
Slashdot » Former NATO Nuclear Bunker Now an 'Airless' Unmanned Data Center
An anonymous reader writes A German company has converted a 1960s nuclear bunker 100 miles from network hub Frankfurt into a state-of-the-art underground data center with very few operators and very little oxygen. IT Vision Technology (ITVT) CEO Jochen Klipfel says: 'We developed a solution that reduces the oxygen content in the air, so that even matches go outIt took … [Link]
Mashable » When a tweet diverts a plane: FBI probing Twitter threats against airlines
Five U.S. flights have been evacuated, delayed or diverted in the past week as a result of threats made against airlines on Twitter. On top of that, at least 20 different flights have been threatened in a series of tweets from different users since Saturday, NBC News reported. More than 50 threats have been made online since Jan. 17, CNN said. … [Link]
Mashable » With 'Parenthood' signing off, a look at the future of family dramas
When NBC's Parenthood debuted almost five years ago, the critical consensus was pretty clear: This relatable and heart-filled family drama had the ability to hit emotional beats in a way that would leave viewers both sobbing and wanting to make time for it in their TV schedules Or, as Time put it: Creator Jason Katims, best known until then as executive … [Link]
Mashable » When her favorite song plays, tiny diva shows classmates how it's done
Everyone has that one song that makes them lose control on the dance floor, and this girl just found hers. Unsatisfied with her classmates' lackluster moves, this little student throws her headband and goes off on her own freestyle. See also: A supercut of the most overused pop song lyric When you find out everything's cancelled today. #Goodmorning A video posted … [Link]
Mashable » The FCC wants your broadband Internet to be faster, so it changed the definition
Internet service providers will now need to offer faster service if they want to label their products as "broadband." The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to change the minimum speeds for what can be considered broadband Internet. The move has major ramifications for the regulation of companies that provide Internet access, particularly as consumers watch more online video that requires … [Link]
Mashable » Free Microsoft Office apps are now officially available on Android tablets
Android tablet users now have full-fledged Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps — for free. The beta versions of the Android apps have already been available as part of a three-month "preview" program to some Microsoft users for testing, but the official suite of Office apps launched in the Google Play store on Thursday. Some of the premium and business features, … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Jupiter Ascending' trailer spoils a movie already getting bad reviews
Things are not looking good for Jupiter Ascending, the Wachowskis sci-fi thriller that stars Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis and Eddie Redmayne battling for the galaxy's real estate After a slew of bad reviews at the Sundance Film Festival, Warner Bros. decided to release an extended trailer that seems to cover every major plot point of the film in chronological order, … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell 2015 XPS 13: Smallest 13" Notebook With Broadwell-U, QHD+ Display Reviewed
MojoKid writes Dell's 2015 XPS 13 notebook made a splash out at CES this year with its near bezel-less 13-inch QHD+ (3200X1800) display and Intel's new 5th Gen Core series Broadwell-U processor. At 2.8 pounds, the 2015 XPS 13 isn't the absolute lightest 13-inch ultrabook book out there but it's lighter than a 13-inch MacBook Air and only a few … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon customers will have to pay more to upgrade or add a new line
While T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint are all busy trying to convince customers that they have the best rate plans, Verizon is taking a slightly different approach. The company confirmed Wednesday that it is raising fees for upgrades and activations beginning next week. Activation fees will now be $40, up from $35, starting on Feb. 5, Phone Scoop first reported on Wednesday; … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Reason Why “Wash” Died at the end of Firefly [Pic]
This is both clever and really, really sad. [DNDMemes | Via Being a Geek] The post The Reason Why “Wash” Died at the end of Firefly [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » A rare 15-foot megamouth shark washed up on a Philippines beach
A creature straight out of a Jules Verne fever dream was discovered on the shores of the Philippines. The 15-foot-long male megamouth shark was discovered after washing up dead on a beach in the province of Albay on Jan. 28. Scientists are claiming this is the 66th confirmed instance in which humans have ever encountered the animal. See also: 5 Unbelievable … [Link]
Mashable » Seattle vs. New England: The pop culture showdown
This year's Super Bowl is a microcosm of the debate that rages daily between the East and West: Which coast is the best coast? It's an endless argument with no qualitative, non-biased decision. But that doesn't mean that we can't fuel the fires. Besides, who cares about the best football team, when there are more important things to debate, like the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Data archaeology helps builders avoid buried treasure
Finding a boat where you want to put your building can be costly. A data analytics start-up will help companies guess what's in the ground before they dig 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » How Kimono Fills Need For API-Second Design And Transformation-As-A-Service
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Mashable » Tom Petty says the Sam Smith controversy was a 'musical accident'
Tom Petty has issued a statement about his recent settlement with Sam Smith, in which Smith will pay him royalties for "Stay With Me." "Stay With Me" began dominating radio waves last summer, and fans were quick to point out that his tune sounded extremely similar to Tom Petty's classic hit single "I Won't Back Down," which was released in 1989 … [Link]
Slashdot » Canada Upholds Net Neutrality Rules In Wireless TV Case
An anonymous reader writes Canada's telecom regulator has issued a major new decision with implications for net neutrality, ruling that Bell and Videotron violated the Telecommunications Act by granting their own wireless television services an undue preference by exempting them from data charges. Michael Geist examines the decision, noting that the Commission grounded the decision in net neutrality concerns, stating … [Link]
Mashable » Sundance Valley or Silicon Film Festival? Either way, it's getting there
PARK CITY, Utah — It’s been a while since Sundance was just about buying and selling movies, and as much as film purists may hate to admit it, technology companies have staked out a big swath of Park City real estate in the past few years — particularly in areas that are most relevant to up-and-coming filmmakers. SEE ALSO: Virtual reality … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber films life apology video: 'I want people to know how much I care'
Because Justin Bieber has run out of conceivable ways to get publicity, he is now seeking repentance at the Church of the Internet The pop singer released a video Wednesday night, via Facebook, apologizing for his behavior of late, saying, "I'm not who I was pretending to be." See also: 10 Copycats Who Stirred Up Treble in Music History Post by … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harley Quinn Sings Total Eclipse Of The Heart [Comic]
…or rather “Total Collapse of the Bat,” which sounds much more appropriate considering the nature of the character. Comic by artist AxelMedellin. Be sure to read the comic while singing the original melody of the song. 
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New Scientist – News » Portable mind-reader gives voice to locked-in people
Once only possible in an MRI scanner, vibrating pads and electrode caps could soon help locked-in people communicate on a day-to-day basis 
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Slashdot » Proposed Disk Array With 99.999% Availablity For 4 Years, Sans Maintenance
Thorfinn.au writes with this paper from four researchers (Jehan-François Pâris, Ahmed Amer, Darrell D. E. Long, and Thomas Schwarz, S. J.), with an interesting approach to long-term, fault-tolerant storage: As the prices of magnetic storage continue to decrease, the cost of replacing failed disks becomes increasingly dominated by the cost of the service call itself. We propose to eliminate these … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Judo spider finds armoured foe's Achilles heel
The armoured harvestman is too hard a nut for most predators to crack. But the recluse spider uses a martial arts move to sting it where it hurts 
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Mashable » How to (professionally) say you're drowning in work
“Hey! How’s that project coming along? Great. Just one more little thing that we’ll need to add to the list…” “One more little thing.” Translation: a significant, time-consuming project that you must miraculously complete (in addition to all of your other work), without going overtime or requiring extra pay, obviously. “We need to add…” Translation: “You need to do.” Unnggh. You … [Link]
Mashable » Strikes cause flight cancelations at German airports
Private security workers at two German airports, Duesseldorf and Cologne-Bonn, walked off the job Thursday in a one-day warning strike. The strike, part of an ongoing dispute over wages, caused dozens of flight cancelations. See also: Before and after photos: War reduces Ukraine's Donetsk airport to rubble At Cologne-Bonn airport, 40 of 190 flights were canceled, and at Duesseldorf, 205 of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Second blow to the head for effects of brain zapping
It's a trendy field but is transcranial direct current stimulation really all that? For the second time, a review of studies has failed to find the claimed results 
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Mashable » The all-female 'Ghostbusters' cast, remade as paper dolls
After months of speculation, it seems the cast of the next Ghostbusters is set. On Tuesday, director Paul Feig tweeted an image of Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, the new team of paranormal investigators in the upcoming all-female remake. Filming isn't expected to begin until this summer, but it's never to early to start merchandising. So we … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the action of USA Network's new series 'Dig'
FBI agent Peter Connelly's life is, to say the least, complicated He's suffered through a terrible personal strategy, finds himself navigating a messy fling with his boss and, at the start USA Network's forthcoming action-thriller Dig, begins to uncover a crazy, ancient conspiracy. See also: 18 new shows we can't wait to see in 2015 In this exclusive video, below, star … [Link]
Slashdot » The Quantum Experiment That Simulates a Time Machine
KentuckyFC writes One of the extraordinary features of quantum mechanics is that one quantum system can simulate the behaviour of another that might otherwise be difficult to create. That's exactly what a group of physicists in Australia have done in creating a quantum system that simulates a quantum time machine. Back in the early 90s, physicists showed that a quantum … [Link]
Mashable » Apple may have dethroned Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer
Apple’s stellar earnings report from Wednesday mostly revolved around one fascinating number: the 74.5 million iPhones sold in the December quarter. It not only propelled Apple's profit to $18 billion — the biggest quarterly profit posted by any company, ever — but also may have dethroned Samsung as the biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world. See also: How big was Apple's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select Sony Memory (SD and microSD cards, Flash Drives)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 60% off on select sony memory products such as SD and microSD cards, and various flash drives. [Up to 60% Off Select Sony Memory (SD and microSD cards, Flash Drives)] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select Sony Memory (SD and microSD cards, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 dead, dozens injured after gas blast at children's hospital
A powerful gas tank truck explosion shattered a maternity and children's hospital in Mexico City on Thursday, killing at least three adults and one baby and injuring dozens. Officials say at least seven are dead. Claudia Dominguez, spokeswoman for the city's civil defense agency, confirmed the deaths and said she expected an updated toll soon. Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera earlier told … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 3D Paris Apartment Rendered Through Unreal Engine 4 Looks Unbelievably Real!
Check out this amazing virtual tour of an apartment that was rendered through Unreal Engine 4 by Benoît Dereau. Wow. Just wow. [Elseware-Experience] The post 3D Paris Apartment Rendered Through Unreal Engine 4 Looks Unbelievably Real! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » People in Thailand are putting snails on their faces to look younger
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — The last time I encountered escargots they were served up by a French waiter, sizzling in garlic and herb butter. Now, one is slithering up the bridge of my nose while five others are being stuck onto other parts of my face by a Thai beautician, all secreting snail slime to hopefully smooth out some wrinkles … [Link]
Mashable » Even Nickelodeon is about to offer a standalone streaming service
The Internet is about to get slimed. Nickelodeon will soon be offered online without the need for a cable subscription, Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman announced during a call with analysts on Thursday See also: Why is HBO Going OTT and What Does it Mean? The move makes Nickelodeon among the first pure cable channels to move into the "over-the-top" (OTT) space, … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba stock falls 10% after missing revenue estimates for the holiday quarter
Even China's fast-growing ecommerce giant can't please Wall Street all the time Alibaba reported earnings of $0.84 per share on revenue of $4.22 billion for the holiday quarter, beating the consensus estimate among analysts for earnings of $0.75, but falling short of projections for revenue of $4.45 billion See also: 10 Things You Should Know About Jack Ma, Founder of This … [Link]
Mashable » Walgreens now lets women refill birth control prescriptions via smartphones
Women can refill their birth control prescriptions with a few smartphone swipes, thanks to a deal between Walgreens and Glow Glow, a data science company that focuses on women's reproductive health, has integrated Walgreens' Prescription Refill API into its eponymous app. The app uses algorithms to track women's periods and predicts when the next "window of fertility" opens. With the new … [Link]
Mashable » Deep in the bowels of London, machines carve out huge tunnels for Crossrail
LONDON — They call it "the muncher": a giant hulk of dusty metal and cables that's ripping its way under London as the city continues, 40 metres above, oblivious. The machine, which requires a team of men to operate and guide, is currently widening an eastbound tunnel underneath Liverpool Street as part of the ambitious Crossrail transport project. See also: London's … [Link]
Slashdot » Georgia Institute of Technology Researchers Bridge the Airgap
An anonymous reader writes Hacked has a piece about Georgia Institute of Technology researchers keylogging from a distance using the electromagnetic radiation of CPUs. They can reportedly do this from up to 6 meters away. In this video, using two Ubuntu laptops, they demonstrate that keystrokes are easily interpreted with the software they have developed. In their white paper they … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mismatched ants show size doesn't matter to friends
These two ants seem to get along even though one is more than three times the size of the other. Turns out it's ants of the same stature that end up as rivals 
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Mashable » Making GIFs just got easier with Imgur's new GIF creation tool
Making GIFs just got a whole lot easier. Imgur, the free image- and GIF-hosting website released its new GIF creation tool on Thursday called "Video to GIF" which allows users to create high-quality looping GIFs from videos hosted on the Internet, including ones from YouTube or Vimeo See also: If Michael Bay directed the Super Bowl As a GIF lover and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Awkward Handshake Video is Hilariously Awkward
That guy is awesome and hilarious. [LAHWF] The post Awkward Handshake Video is Hilariously Awkward appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Multibillion-dollar race to put internet into orbit
The next-generation internet could come from above, with fleets of satellites delivering broadband to under-served areas of the world 
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Slashdot » Why ATM Bombs May Be Coming Soon To the United States
HughPickens.com writes Nick Summers has an interesting article at Bloomberg about the epidemic of 90 ATM bombings that has hit Britain since 2013. ATM machines are vulnerable because the strongbox inside an ATM has two essential holes: a small slot in front that spits out bills to customers and a big door in back through which employees load reams of … [Link]
Mashable » Bulgaria extradites man suspected of link to French attacks
A Frenchman wanted in connection with deadly terrorist attacks in Paris has been extradited from Bulgaria to France, where he is facing charges of links to terrorism. Fritz-Joly Joachin was arrested Jan. 1 on an unrelated warrant while trying to cross from Bulgaria into Turkey. French police say that Joachin, 19, was an associate of the Kouachi brothers, who killed 12 … [Link]
Mashable » WHO: Number of new Ebola cases drops to lowest level since June
LONDON — Health officials are now focused on ending the biggest-ever Ebola outbreak rather than just slowing the deadly virus' spread, the World Health Organization said Thursday. The U.N. health agency said the three most affected countries — Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia — have reported fewer than 100 cases in the past week, for the first time since June. See … [Link]
Mashable » Survey: Your fellow airplane passengers don't want to smell your food
Airline food is often bland and expensive — but that doesn't make it acceptable for passengers to stink up the plane with their food, say other passengers. In a new survey, 48% of respondents said that it was rude to bring food with strong odors on planes, while 12% said airlines should ban passengers from doing so. See also: The worst … [Link]
Mashable » Just how big is the Apple Pay mobile payment pie?
Apple Pay, as Tim Cook told us during Apple’s earning call on Tuesday, is already posting some pretty impressive usage numbers. Apple Pay makes up more than $2 out of $3 spent on purchases using contactless payment across the three major U.S. card networks. Panera Bread tells us Apple Pay represents nearly 80% of their mobile payment transactions, and since the … [Link]
Mashable » Comcast apologizes after changing customer's name to 'A**hole Brown'
After his wife Lisa canceled the cable portion of their Comcast account, Ricardo Brown got an unpleasant surprise on the next bill from the company: His first name was changed to "Asshole* Discovered by consumer advocate Christopher Elliott and first reported on by The Consumerist, the story is even more bizarre as even Comcast apparently doesn't know how it happened. See … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia officially declares MH370 disappearance an accident, all on board presumed dead
Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday officially declared the crash of Flight 370 an accident, fulfilling a legal obligation that will allow efforts to proceed with compensation claims. See also: AirAsia 8501 and MH370: The differences Malaysia civil aviation chief Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said that the search for the Malaysia Airlines jet that disappeared on March 8, 2014, on the way … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: PostgreSQL: Up and Running – $11.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "PostgreSQL: Up and Running" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-01-30 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » That time artists camouflaged WWI battleships with psychedelic paint
Airmen and seamen cheering King George V from the aircraft carrier 'Argus' on his visit to the Fleet at Rosyth, on the Firth of Forth. The carrier is painted in 'dazzle' camouflageImage: Topical Press Agency/Getty ImagesDuring WWI, Allied warships, troop ships and merchant supply ships were all targeted by the German forces. The Allies had to find a way to limit … [Link]
Slashdot » The Big Bang By Balloon
StartsWithABang writes If you want to map the entire sky — whether you're looking in the visible, ultraviolet, infrared or microwave, your best bet is to go to space. Only high above the Earth's atmosphere can you map out the entire sky, with your vision unobscured by anything terrestrial. But that costs millions of dollars for the launch alone! What … [Link]
Mashable » Snowfalls cause disruption in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland
LONDON — Snow started falling across northern parts of the UK Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, closing hundreds of schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland and halting flights in and out of Manchester Airport. See also: Red pandas playing in the snow is off-the-charts adorable The Met Office flagged the inclement weather conditions, issuing severe weather warnings for snow, rain, wind, … [Link]
Mashable » Want to buy Katy Perry's outfit during the Super Bowl halftime show? There's an app for that
Call it NFL meets QVC. Some 50 million people watching the Super Bowl this year will be able to buy items highlighted by Katy Perry during the halftime show, thanks to deals put together by Delivery Agent. That figure includes all viewers with Samsung Smart TVs and some LG TVs and Roku devices as well as anyone watching the game with … [Link]
Mashable » Skiing behind a car is one way to get around during a blizzard
The blizzard that hit the north-east parts of the U.S. brought a ton of snow and traffic problems, but one person saw it as an opportunity to have some fun on skis — while being towed by a car In a video posted to YouTube Tuesday by Alex Paige, we see a skier performing tricks while being towed by an … [Link]
Mashable » Qantas is going to have Samsung virtual reality on its flights
Australia’s national airline, Qantas, announced Thursday it will start using Samsung's virtual reality device, Gear VR, on some of its flights. The company said in a statement it is launching the service for first-class customers on a three-month trial basis The VR devices will be available for passengers flying with Qantas in first class on selected A380 flights between Australia and … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Maker Enforces No-Fly Zone Over DC, Hijacking Malware Demonstrated
An anonymous reader writes A recent incident at the White House showed that small aerial vehicles (drones) present a specific security problem. Rahul Sasi, a security engineer at Citrix R&D, created MalDrone, the first backdoor malware for the AR drone ARM Linux system to target Parrot AR Drones, but says it can be modified to target others as well. The … [Link]
Mashable » Japan studying latest message in Middle East hostage crisis
Japan has been studying the latest message purportedly from the Islamic State group, which extends the deadline for Jordan's release of an Iraqi prisoner, while officials worked feverishly Thursday to try to free a Japanese journalist held by the militant group. See also: Jordan set to swap Iraqi death row militant for pilot captured by ISIS The message, read in English … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft finally has an Outlook app that doesn't suck
Outlook users: the wait for a proper email app is over. Microsoft rolled out new native Outlook apps for iOS and Android Thursday. The new apps are essentially repackaged versions of Acompli, the email app Microsoft acquired last year See also: The 5 Best Email Apps for Power Users Acompli aimed to set itself apart from other email clients by focusing … [Link]
Mashable » A supercut of the most overused pop song lyric
Pretty much every wildly-popular song of the last five years has utilized the tried and true lyrics, "Whoa-oo-oh." From Fun to Coldplay to Rihanna, the lengthy vowel sound is essentially a catchy filler that's easy to sing along to. So Youtuber Cutting Room sliced together just about every "whoa-oo-oh" offender in a five-minute roundup. While it's pretty lazy writing, we … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Twinkle telescope to check out exoplanet climate
If all goes to plan, the UK will launch a telescope to find out more about known exoplanets' atmospheres in four years 
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Slashdot » Brain Implants Get Brainier
the_newsbeagle writes "Did my head just beep?" wonders a woman who just received a brain implant to treat her intractable epilepsy. We're entering a cyborg age of medicine, with implanted stimulators that send pulses of electricity into the brain or nervous system to prevent seizures or block pain. The first generation of devices sent out pulses in a constant and … [Link]
Mashable » Dog weddings are an engaging tradition for humans
If the sight of a bulldog in layers of white tulle brings tears to your eyes, you are not alone Dog weddings —also know as puptials— are an adorable, if slightly bizarre tradition. The idea of two canines coming together in tiny veils and bow-ties to declare their everlasting love is too irresistible to let go See also: 15 Dogs With … [Link]
Mashable » TracFone Wireless to pay $40 million for throttling 'unlimited' data
WASHINGTON — The nation's largest prepaid mobile provider, TracFone Wireless, will pay $40 million to settle government claims that it misled smartphone customers with promises of unlimited data service. The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that TracFone promised unlimited data in its advertising, but then drastically slowed down consumers' data speeds — a practice known as throttling — when they had … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Abbott stars as a knightmare in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'
Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been the butt of every joke to do with knightmares this week, after he decided it was a jolly good idea to give an Australian knighthood to the Queen's husband, Prince Philip But far from a joke, many commentators are now predicting the issue has taken a serious turn with rumblings in Abbott's coalition … [Link]
Slashdot » Snowden Documents: CSE Tracks Millions of Downloads Daily
Advocatus Diaboli writes Canada's electronic spy agency sifts through millions of videos and documents downloaded online every day by people around the world, as part of a sweeping bid to find extremist plots and suspects, CBC News has learned. Details of the Communications Security Establishment project dubbed 'Levitation' are revealed in a document obtained by U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden and … [Link]
Mashable » Cyber sleuths find 'smoking gun' linking British spy agency to Regin malware
Ever since the sophisticated and unprecedented cyberattack platform called "Regin" was uncovered in November, cyber sleuths have been working hard to put together all the pieces of this complicated puzzle. Regin was like a dinosaur: many researchers found some of its bones throughout the years, but no one had the full skeleton, as a researcher put it at the time. Now, … [Link]
Mashable » Qualcomm confirms its Snapdragon 810 lost a major smartphone customer
Qualcomm Wednesday said that its Snapdragon 810 chip was dropped by a major phone manufacturer. The announcement came as the company released its first-quarter earnings report. The news, which forced the company to cut its financial outlook for the current fiscal year, seems to align with reports from earlier this month that indicated Samsung would not use Qualcomm's chips for its … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists are one step closer to a cure for peanut allergies
Australian researchers have had a breakthrough while researching the treatment of peanut allergies. Murdoch Children's Research Institute said in a statement scientists gave 60 children either a particular strain of a probiotic or a placebo. The probiotic, lactobacillus rhamnosus, together with peanut protein was administered over a period of 18 months to see if the children could become tolerant to peanuts. … [Link]
Mashable » Red pandas playing in the snow is off-the-charts adorable
The Trevor Zoo's red pandas took full advantage of what the nor'easter had to offer Tuesday's blizzard may not have been the seaboard-crippling, mega-storm we were expecting, but that wasn't going to stop these red pandas from enjoying the fresh powder. The pandas, who are native to China and the foothills of the Himalayas, more than welcomed the change in weather … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's Photos for OS X is delayed
The desktop version of Apple's new Photos app has apparently hit a roadblock The desktop app, originally slated to roll out around the beginning of 2015, is set to replace iPhoto and Aperture as the new photo management software for Mac users. But Apple has mysteriously removed references to it from its website. See also: Apple to Retire Aperture Photo App … [Link]
Slashdot » One In Five Developers Now Works On IoT Projects
dcblogs writes Evans Data Corp., which provides research and intelligence for the software development industry, said that of the estimated 19 million developers worldwide, 19% are now doing IoT-related work. A year ago, the first year IoT-specific data was collected, that figure was 17%. But when developers were asked whether they plan to work in IoT development over the next … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX concept video shows the future of controlled re-entry space rockets
With a fresh round of funding from Google to the tune of $1 billion, Elon Musk's SpaceX is firmly in the lead position of the commercial space race But the company is still working to convince any doubters out there that what it's doing with reusable rockets is truly revolutionary, and now a new concept video offers a better look … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese regulators: Alibaba fails to block fake goods, faces 'credibility crisis'
BEIJING — There's a tiger fight going on in China. Regulators on Wednesday issued a scathing report against one of the country's biggest stars, accusing e-commerce giant Alibaba of failing to do enough to prevent fake goods from being sold on its websites Uncowed, Alibaba fired back with charges of bias and misconduct by a named Chinese official. The company is … [Link]
Mashable » Sydney siege inquest: how the victims died
The gunman who held 18 people hostage in a Sydney cafe for 16 hours in December shot the cafe manager in the back of the head as he knelt on the floor, an inquest into the deadly siege revealed Thursday Two people, plus the gunman Man Haron Monis, were killed during the siege inside the Lindt Cafe in Sydney's busy central … [Link]
Mashable » Feminist blogger posts 157 abusive tweets — from just one week
Warning: Many will find the language in the screenshots below extremely offensive. Anita Sarkeesian, a blogger and critic, has faced a deluge of online hate on a daily basis ever since she began pointing out sexism in the video game industry two and a half years ago. But it can be hard to convey exactly what all that hate looks like. … [Link]
Mashable » Requiem for blogging: Daily Dish decline marks the end of an era
Love it or hate it, it was hard to ignore the Daily Dish That was true throughout the 15-year old blog's life, through its various stints at The Atlantic, Time and the Daily Beast and finally as an independent paywalled blog. And it was certainly true of Wednesday's announcement by Andrew Sullivan, the Dish's founder and primary author, that he was … [Link]
Slashdot » Spider Spins Electrically Charged Silk
sciencehabit writes In their quest to make ultrastrong yet ultrasmall fibers, the polymer industry may soon take a lesson from Uloborus spiders. Uloborids are cribellate spiders, meaning that instead of spinning wet, sticky webs to catch their prey, they produce a fluffy, charged, wool-like silk. A paper published online today in Biology Letters details the process for the first time. … [Link]
Geek Culture » Oh SpaceX, you make my geeky heart flutter!
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Mashable » The supreme Super Bowl snack stadium, because America
Wings, pizza, cheese puffs, ranch dip — all the incredible junk we'll be stuffing down our throats on Super Bowl Sunday tastes better when picked from an enormous, DIY snack stadium For those who've never built their own snack stadium, it's straight-forward enough to do half drunk in the hours before kickoff. See also: What your Super Bowl party will … [Link]
Mashable » Of course our climate reporter became a dad at the height of a huge blizzard
Mashable’s science editor and resident climate nerd Andrew Freedman became a proud father this week in the only appropriate way for a climate reporter to become a father: during what was hailed as a "potentially historic" blizzard. Avi Isaac Freedman was born during the peak of the storm in New York on Tuesday at 3:15 a.m. ET, weighing in at a … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Takes On Microsoft, Google With WorkMail For Businesses
alphadogg writes Amazon Web Services today launched a new product to its expansive service catalog in the cloud: WorkMail is a hosted email platform for enterprises that could wind up as a replacement for Microsoft and Google messaging systems. The service is expected to cost $4 per user per month for a 50GB email inbox. It's integrated with many of … [Link]
Mashable » Attorney general nominee thinks weed is more dangerous than alcohol
President Barack Obama may not think weed is more dangerous than alcohol, but his possible new attorney general does “I certainly don’t hold that view," Loretta Lynch, the nominee to replace Attorney General Eric Holder, said during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, moving away from the president's line of thought See also: Watch a senator grill the U.S. attorney general nominee … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Crazy Dudes do Epic Bubble Wrap Battle [Video]
This is what happens when 5 crazy dudes get access to a bubble wrap factory: An epic bubble wrap battle! [Dude Perfect] The post 5 Crazy Dudes do Epic Bubble Wrap Battle [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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