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 » 18 incredible new photos from 'Game of Thrones' Season 5
If you thought that leaked — now official — trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5 was exciting, just wait until you see the 18 just-released photos from the new season In the images, we get to see our first looks at new characters Doran Martell and The High Sparrow, a new angle on Tyrion's beard, and much more. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Cutting Through Data Science Hype
An anonymous reader writes: Data science — or "big data" if you prefer — has evolved into a full-fledged buzzword, thanks to marketing departments around the world. John Foreman writes that part of the marketing blitz has been focused on how fast big data analysis can be. Most companies offering some kind of analytic service try to sell you on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why a Less-is-more API Design Approach is Key to Success
With APIs becoming more powerful and diverse as technology leads them forward, James Donelan recently wrote an article for InfoWorld encouraging developers to keep things simple by adopting a “less-is-more” approach. Google Search and Apple’s focus on clean designs have proven that simplicity sells, providing you follow certain steps.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » 3Scale CEO Sees Expansion of API Approaches in 2015
As massive a boon as RESTful APIs have been for the development of the API economy, other types of APIs may soon play as large or greater a role. 3Scale Chief Executive Officer Steve Willmott says 2015 will witness the development of not only more real-time APIs, but also APIs that centralize more processing on the server.
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Mashable » Casey Affleck and Matthias Schoenaerts to star in HBO's 'Lewis and Clark'
HBO’s next miniseries is officially set, and it has quite the team of huge stars set to executive produce The network Friday announced it has greenlit Lewis and Clark, a 6-hour miniseries set to begin production this summer See also: Mike Myers goes into business with HBO Casey Affleck stars as Meriwether Lewis and Matthias Schoenaerts, best known for his role … [Link]
Mashable » Gerard Piqué has second son with Shakira, is winning at life so hard
If we follow sports in part to live vicariously through our favorite athletes, then it's hard to find a better one to emulate than soccer star Gerard Piqué, who has lived more in 27 years than most could hope to in an entire lifetime Piqué and his girlfriend of four years, a 37-year-old Colombian singer you may have heard of called … [Link]
Mashable » Just in: Another hilarious set of news bloopers
Sometimes, it's difficult to tell if the local news is there for information or entertainment When it came to news bloopers, January was an abundant month of spills, drunken interviews, the typical dancing civilians and plenty of poor reporters toughing it out in the snow. Don't worry, the woman with the tarantula did not die of a heart attack. Even … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » VSauce Explains 3 Time Travel Paradoxes with the Help of Bill Nye [Video]
Watch as Jake from Vsauce3 explains 3 different time paradoxes (with the help of Bill Nye in one case): The Bootstrap Paradox, the Predestination Paradox and the Grandfather Paradox. [Vsauce3] The post VSauce Explains 3 Time Travel Paradoxes with the Help of Bill Nye [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Google is giving researchers money—up front, no strings attached— to find security bugs
Google is planning to pay independent security researchers — no strings attached — to help find security vulnerabilities in its products. Google's has had a "Security Rewards Program," which financially rewards security researchers who discover Google vulnerabilities, since 2010. This new program differs because the researchers are given the money before they even begin working, and there's no penalty for not … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Float Soap Bubbles As a More Effective Drug Delivery Method
Zothecula writes: As if soap bubbles don't spread enough happiness on their own, scientists have discovered a way of coating them in biomolecules with a view to treating viruses, cancer and other diseases. The technology has been developed at the University of Maryland, where researchers devised a method of tricking the body into mistaking the bubbles for harmful cells, triggering … [Link]
Mashable » Hozier covering Ariana Grande is not a 'Problem'
What does confusion sound like? Hozier covering Ariana Grande's single "Problem." BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, which is known for pairing artists with unexpected songs, has stunned us yet again with this soulful rendition of the bubbly pop hit from the Grammy-nominated "Take Me to Church" singer. Even droids know the Force is with vaccination Just in: Another hilarious set … [Link]
Mashable » A daredevil climbed 140 feet up a frozen Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls attracts millions of visitors each year in to gaze at the stupendous force of nature. Simply staring is sufficient for most. But for Will Gadd, 47 (a.k.aNational Geographic's Adventurer of the Year), looking at the massive waterfalls just wasn't enough See also: Two Daredevils Climb World's Second-Tallest Building for Epic High-Five Gadd climbed 140 feet up the ice … [Link]
Mashable » Balloon pilots burst records with transpacific flight
A pair of pilots have surpassed two balloon flight records — for duration and for distance — after flying across the Pacific Ocean After six days in the air, pilots Troy Bradley and Leonid Tiukhtyaev have already clocked more than 6,075 miles, bursting through previous records set decades ago. And they're not done yet. See also: Daredevil in a Wingsuit Plunges … [Link]
Slashdot » Most Americans Support Government Action On Climate Change
mdsolar points out this report in the NY Times: An overwhelming majority of the American public, including nearly half of Republicans, support government action to curb global warming, according to a poll conducted by The New York Times, Stanford University and the nonpartisan environmental research group Resources for the Future. In a finding that could have implications for the 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » Kick some Hydra butt with Lego's new Marvel playset
Lego heard your demands for more Marvel Universe stuff, and delivered this week with a sneak peek at a brand new set — the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier With almost 3,000 pieces, the $350 set includes five minifigures of the S.H.I.E.L.D. crew: Black Widow, Nick Fury, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Maria Hill. You also get microscale Quinjets, fighter jets, a gasoline truck, forklift … [Link]
Mashable » Now it's certain: The 'Game of Thrones' show will reach the ending before the books
Longtime readers of "A Song of Ice and Fire" — the still-incomplete book cycle on which HBO's Game of Thrones is based — get ready to roll your eyes Author George R. R. Martin's publisher, HarperCollins, confirmed that book six, The Winds of Winter, for which we've been waiting since 2011, will not be published in 2015. His publisher, Jane Johnson, … [Link]
Mashable » The Mitt Romney trilogy that never was
For former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, the story of 2016 could have been third time's a charm or déjà vu all over again. Alas, neither will come true. The two-time candidate released a statement on Friday saying he will not run for president a third time in 2016. We understand if you're disappointed. You've just lost two more years … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's will be accepting hugs and dance moves as payment
"That will be five hugs, please." Randomly selected McDonald's customers will have the opportunity to pay for their meals with various tasks — such as doing a dance or calling their mom — between Feb. 2 and Feb. 14. The deal is outlined in a Super Bowl ad from the company, above, which will air on Sunday but is already … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's historic first quarter results, by the unbelievably large numbers
It has been awhile since Apple caused investors' jaws to drop, but that's what happened earlier this week when it reported results for the first quarter. The Cupertino company set a new record for iPhone sales, thanks to its introduction of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Those sales propelled Apple's quarterly revenue to a new record high, and also set … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do I Engage 5th-8th Graders In Computing?
An anonymous reader writes: I volunteer at a inner-city community after school program focused K-8th grade. Right now, due to the volunteer demographic, we spend most of our activity time in arts and crafts and homework. The 5th-8th students are getting restless with those activities. I've been asked to spice it up with some electrical wizardry. What I'd like to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Best Friends Forever [Comic]
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Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris has 15 seconds to promote his variety show in new teaser
Ahead of his big Oscar hosting gig, Neil Patrick Harris is already looking ahead to his next big show: a variety program coming to NBC In a just-released 15-second promo for the still untitled show, the How I Met Your Mother alum tries his best to set the stage for what's in store — but, as the gag goes, time … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO Star Wars Short Film: Sand People and Sniper Joe [Video]
Meet Sniper Joe, defender of the Tatooine settlers everywhere. [BrotherhoodWorkshop] The post LEGO Star Wars Short Film: Sand People and Sniper Joe [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » A musical ode to our favorite fallen SkyMall products
With SkyMall on the brink of collapse, many are saying their last goodbyes. Even Adele — who is definitely the real Adele and not a Channel 7's production editor's daughter — sang her heart out on Thursday's Conan with an ode to all the curious gadgets we're going to miss We're sure we'll find some way to survive without square … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks made a Seahawks frappuccino, because calories don't count at the Super Bowl
Nothing says team spirit like a high-calorie, coffee-ish beverage Starbucks is showing its Super Bowl loyalty by selling Seahawks-themed frappuccinos. The drink, invented by an employee from Kent, Washington, is described on Starbucks' website as a blend of blueberries and vanilla bean creme topped with green tea matcha-infused whipped cream to mimic the team's colors. See also: Roll on: Seattle pot … [Link]
Mashable » Is Robert Mugabe fit for African Union leadership?
African leaders designated 90-year-old Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as the next chair of the African Union on Friday. Mugabe succeeds Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz in the role, despite the fact that international human rights organizations have repeatedly criticized him for failing to address abuses in his home country. See also: Boko Haram in Nigeria: Why it's time to pay … [Link]
Mashable » BootChess is smallest chess program ever. Want to play?
Computer chess has been around for nearly 60 years. In one sense, it goes all the way back to Alan Turing, who specified the first chess algorithm in 1947 The ensuing decades saw vast improvements in programming and computer power, and chess applications have grown faster, smarter and more sophisticated. Supercomputers like IBM Deep Blue beat grand masters like Gary Kasparov. … [Link]
Slashdot » US Army Releases Code For Internal Forensics Framework
An anonymous reader writes: The U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Maryland has released on GitHub a version of a Python-based internal forensics tool which the army itself has been using for five years. Dshell is a Linux-based framework designed to help investigators identify and examine compromised IT environments. One of the intentions of the open-sourcing of the project is to … [Link]
Slashdot » Wi-Fi Issues Continue For OS X Users Despite Updates
itwbennett writes: Although Apple has never officially acknowledged issues surrounding Yosemite and Wi-Fi connectivity, the company is clearly aware of the problem: Leading off the improvements offered in the update 10.10.2 update released Tuesday was 'resolves an issue that might cause Wi-Fi to disconnect,' according to the release notes. Despite this, Apple's support forum was filled with tales of frustrated … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LOOK! The Game of Thrones Season 5 Trailer is Here! [Video]
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ProgrammableWeb.com » AgriCharts Launches API Suite for Commodity Market Data
AgriCharts has launched AgriCharts OnDemand, an API platform for commodity market data. The AgriCharts OnDemand platform consists of a number of APIs:
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Mashable » Rottweiler grieving over twin brother's death is saddest thing on Internet
Warning: The video above shows a dog with his brother, who has died — viewers may find it upsetting. This post is sponsored by Kleenex. All you need to know is that this Rottweiler is mourning the loss of his recently deceased twin brother and that this may in fact be the saddest thing on the internet. If you're looking … [Link]
Mashable » iTunes Connect bug signed developers into others' accounts at random
A bug in iTunes Connect has caused some users to be signed in as a different, random user. iTunes Connect is Apple's suite of web tools that helps app developers manage their App Store content, including contracts and pricing. Connect users began reporting problems Thursday on Twitter. See also: 12 best iPhone apps of 2014 Holy shit every time I hit … [Link]
Mashable » 10 A/B testing tools to help improve conversions
You have a hunch that something on your website isn’t working. Or maybe you want to try something new, but aren’t sure how to evaluate whether it’s successful. Either way, the solution you’re looking for is A/B testing A/B testing (also known as split testing) pits two versions of a page, content or element against each other to determine which is … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things you need to know about your TV before the Super Bowl
Outside of Black Friday, the Super Bowl probably inspires the most hastily considered TV purchases and setups of all the year's events. The goal is straightforward: Get a big TV, and set it up in the best way possible for the Big Game. But given the myriad models, settings and ways to watch, things can get dicey pretty quick. Between curved … [Link]
Slashdot » Fixing Verizon's Supercookie
New submitter ferro lad sends a story about Verizon's so-called supercookie, a unique identifier they add to web traffic going across their network to help advertisers target their ads better. A new article at Slate demonstrates how Verizon could fix the identifier so that ad companies would have a harder time misusing it — something they've already been shown to … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Vines that illustrate dream gadgets we'd love to have
Last week, we asked you to dream up your ideal gadget, whether it was as fantastical as an invisibility device, or as practical as an x-ray vision smartphone. To bring you this challenge, Mashable partnered with Kingsman: The Secret Service, an upcoming action film by 20th Century Fox See also: 14 Vines that take food art to another level of yum … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon will allow customers to opt out of insidious tracking tool
Verizon will allow users to opt out of what's called a "unique identifier header" or UIDH, a digital ID that's used to track its customers' browsing behavior. Security researchers are voicing concerns about a "zombie cookie" exploit of the Verizon Wireless UIDH that can continue to follow users even after they've tried to delete it. See also: 11 free tools to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ShuttleCloud Offers API to Build the Email Graph
ShuttleCloud, the API for importing email address books, aims to serve as the "graph" for email. Parallel to the "social graph" or the "interest graph," ShuttleCloud offers an API to unlock the meaning hidden within the mounds of data in a user's inbox. Within a single user's inbox, contacts, relationships, correlations and much more exist. Often, meaning within such data … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry may get her freak on with Missy Elliott at Super Bowl halftime
PHOENIX — Katy Perry will get her freak on during the Super Bowl halftime show with none other than surprise guest Missy Elliott — if a new report holds true. At Perry's Thursday press conference, she hinted that her unconfirmed female guest would be "a throwback of sorts," and promised "jaws will drop and faces will melt." See also: 13 things … [Link]
Mashable » BT promising 'ultrafast' broadband of 500 Mbps in UK within a decade
LONDON — Here's some potentially good news while that film is downloading at a snail's pace: British telecom company BT has promised "ultrafast" broadband of up to up to 500 Mbps within a decade. The company is even saying speeds of 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) will be achievable on premium services. Both are significantly higher than the current 18.7 Mbps average … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Welcome to WesterosCraft: A Minecraft Adaptation of the Continent of Westeros [Pics + Video]
WesterosCraft is an amazing virtual world/Minecraft server where thousands of fans are re-creating the continent of Westeros block by block. From the Wikia Page: At present, we have completed about 60% of Westeros and it had taken us about two years to get here. Our pace increases with our swelling number of builders and more and more skilled coders, but … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » JUST SURF THE NET: A Funky Tribute to The Internet of the 1990s!
A funky musical tribute to the internet’s golden age, the 1990s, by Youtuber melodysheep. [melodysheep] The post JUST SURF THE NET: A Funky Tribute to The Internet of the 1990s! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Don’t laugh at this Vine of Chris Christie falling out of a chair
Slipoffachair-gate is the new Bridge-gate. New Jersey governor and potential Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie channeled his inner Larry, Mo and Curly while trying to sit in a chair during a recent interview with Angelo Cataldi on SportsRadio 94WIP See also: Chris Christie's not resigning to run for president—yet The tumble happened in June, and Cataldi had originally kept the video … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » YouTube Now Defaults to HTML5 Video
YouTube now uses HTML5 by default in Chrome, Internet Explorer 11, Safari 8 and beta versions of Firefox. YouTube announced HTML5 support four years ago; however, HTML5 limitations did not allow YouTube to move away from Flash as its default. Since its initial announcement, YouTube has worked with browser vendors and others to close technology gaps and shortcomings.
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Mashable » 17 things we learned from 'Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams' Reddit AMA
What do we say to the God of Death? Not today, because I've got a Reddit AMA Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on HBO's Game of Thrones, went on Reddit Friday for an hour-long Q&A about her hobbies, acting and secrets from on set See also: Full 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 trailer leaks online Here are just some of … [Link]
Slashdot » Mathematicians Uncomfortable With Ties To NSA, But Not Pulling Back
An anonymous reader writes: When we talk about how the NSA operates, it's typically about the policymakers and what the agency should or should not do. It's worth remembering that the NSA is built upon the backs of world-class mathematicians, whom they aggressively recruit to make all their underlying surveillance technology work. A new piece in Science discusses how the … [Link]
Mashable » How to identify a jihadist, in one infographic from the French government
France is taking new steps to combat terrorism and believes French citizens can play an important role in identifying potential jihadis. On a new anti-jihad website launched by the government, French citizens are asked to look out for signs in people they know that may indicate they are becoming radicalized. See also: France awards citizenship to man who hid hostages in … [Link]
Mashable » Motorcyclist lands on feet after being hit by a car
Warning: This post contains strong language that some may find offensive. Skill level: ninja A man on a motorcycle patiently waits his turn at a red light. After the light turns green, he proceeds through the intersection, but a car to his left blows through a red light and t-bones him. Miraculously, the man on the motorcycle lands on his … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: pioneers of the bitcoin rush, big bang leak, how metadata reveals your secrets, Möbius strips of light and more 
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Mashable » Vine Kids app is all about the cute; no creepiness allowed
Vine just got a little sibling The 6-second video platform announced a new standalone app called Vine Kids on Friday that is kid-friendly See also: 20 cute animal vines that are six seconds of perfection It's been two years since Twitter launched the popular video service, which allows users to create and share looping videos of adorable puppies, breaking news and … [Link]
Slashdot » How Gaseous, Neptune-Like Planets Can Become Habitable
An anonymous reader writes: Life as we know it requires small, rocky planets. The gas giants of our solar system aren't habitable (to our knowledge), but a research team has discovered that smaller, Neptune-like planets can be transformed into gas-free, potentially habitable worlds with a little help from red dwarf stars. Such planets are usually formed far out in a … [Link]
Mashable » FAA investigates after 2 planes nearly collide at New York airport
NEW YORK — The FAA is investigating a near-midair collision between two planes by an airport north of New York City. WABC reports that JetBlue Flight 94 had begun its descent into Westchester County Airport on Sunday afternoon when its collision-warning system alerted pilots that a small plane was coming toward it. See also: The safest — and least safe — … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch Super Bowl XLIX without a cable subscription
After weeks of tension-filled playoffs and a series of ball-related scandals, Super Bowl Sunday is almost upon us. While millions are expected to tune in to the game on TV at 6:30 p.m. ET, those without cable needn't have FOMO. Whether you plan to follow every second of action on the field or you're just in it for the commercials, cord-cutters … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl Sunday (or Monday) isn't just a U.S. event anymore
LONDON — There will be a lot of bleary-eyed people at work Monday morning The growing number of NFL fans dotted across the UK will be staying up late Sunday, and onwards into the next day, to watch the most American of sporting events: the Super Bowl. See also: John Oliver is baffled by our Super Bowl obsession What was once … [Link]
Slashdot » VirtualBox Development At a Standstill
jones_supa writes: Phoronix notes how it has been a long time since last hearing of any major innovations or improvements to VirtualBox, the virtual machine software managed by Oracle. This comes while VMware is improving its products on all platforms, and KVM, Xen, Virt-Manager, and related Linux virtualization technologies continue to advance as well. Is there any hope left for … [Link]
Mashable » At least 14 civilians killed in renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine
ARTEMOVSK, Ukraine — Artillery fire killed at least 14 civilians and injured dozens more in the conflict-torn eastern Ukraine Friday as fighting intensified between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed rebels. See also: Why war has exploded again in Ukraine The head of Ukraine's regional police, Viacheslav Abroskin, said that seven civilians were killed and 10 injured during fights in the towns … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: Episode VII' reimagined as a neon galaxy far, far away
Every nerd-centric, pop culture-friendly movie enjoys waves of remixes, but this one tops the bad lip readings or dub step overlays you're used to. In this neon wonderland, the much loved and debated Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer gets an '80s Tron-like makeover The reimagined trailer was created by neon animator Neonardo, who used his skills to essentially lightsaber … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver is baffled by our Super Bowl obsession
John Oliver stopped by the Late Show Thursday night, and talked about the apotheosis of American culture that is the Super Bowl Oliver seemed overwhelmed by the extravagance of the event, saying: "I'm not used to seeing fighter jets flying over the stadium at the start, and then half an hour of Katy Perry throwing glitter hand grenades, or whatever … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 2000 Degrees and Climbing: Weather Map Goes Insane During Live Report
You may look at this and laugh, but if you read my pieces on this site every day you know, this is just another sign of the impending robopocalypse. Sure, the blue screen temps are way off and it isn’t likely any of those places are going to reach 2000 degrees, but what if that is just the computer program … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 4 Game Remakes Well Worth Your Time in 2015
Besides the impending robopocalypse, 2015 looks like it is gonna be a pretty great year for us geeks. Want some solid proof of that? Check out there 4 game remakes you will NEED to play in the impending year. Yes, that is finally a PS4 remake of Final Fantasy 7, so all you Cloud Strife cosplayers get ready to shine … [Link]
Mashable » Man breaks down in tears when a lost recording of his deceased wife resurfaces
After Stan Beaton's wife, Ruby, passed away in 2003, he saved the "leave a message after the beep" recording that they had shared. The recording was lost after Virgin Mobile conducted some technical work, but with the help of BBC Radio Leeds, the company was able to retrieve the deleted message for Stan — and captured his reaction to hearing … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon and Ben Affleck confess to Deflategate
Die-hard New England Patriots fans would do anything to protect their man, Tom Brady — even take the blame for Deflategate. Jimmy Kimmel rounded up Massachusetts-bred celebrities like Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, John Krasinski and Steven Tyler to play your typical Patriots fan, complete with thick Boston accents and a fondness for the phrase "f*ck you." The confessions are increasingly … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech Companies Worried Over China's New Rules For Selling To Banks
An anonymous reader writes: China is putting into place a new set of regulations for how banks interact with technology, and it has many companies worried. While the rules might enhance security for the Chinese government, they devastate it for everyone else. For example, not only will China require that companies turn over source code for any software sold to … [Link]
Mashable » Mitt Romney won't run for president in 2016
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will not take another shot at the White House in 2016 Romney told supporters and members of his staff during a Friday conference call that he would step aside to let other GOP candidates stake their claim for the presidency amid rumors that he would announce another bid. See also: Net neutrality: Where does America's … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities aren't reading your stupid Instagram comments, but we are
Oprah might not see your crazy spam on her Instagram account, but comedian Brooks Wheelan does. Or at least, when we asked him to. The former Saturday Night Live cast member, whose new stand-up album, This is cool, right? just released on iTunes, visited Mashable to read some of the more — how do we put it — completely insane … [Link]
Mashable » Mashable's 26 best longform articles of the month
It’s Friday — time to tuck in, relax and escape the winter doldrums with some delicious stories One of our New Year's resolutions was to help readers access some of the best, most original content our site has to offer. In 2015, we'll bring you monthly curations that include Mashable's best longform, features, analyses and original content. We're proud to get … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sync your sport to your body clock for a personal best
Larks and night owls perform drastically better if a sporting event is timed to suit their circadian rhythm 
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Mashable » Steve Buscemi is a natural Jan Brady in Snickers’ Super Bowl ad
Steve Buscemi and Danny Trejo might not have hair of gold, but they still make entertaining Brady sisters. The new Snickers Super Bowl ad superimposes Buscemi and Trejo as Jan and Marcia Brady, respectively, in classic scenes from The Brady Bunch alongside Florence Henderson and Robert Reed Trejo plays a broken-nosed, axe-wielding, starving Marcia while Buscemi nails Jan's classic, "Marcia! … [Link]
Mashable » Make it a double: Shake Shack shares jump 130% in market debut
Started from a hot dog cart, now it's a billion-dollar company. Shake Shack, the high-end fast food burger chain that serial restaurateur Danny Meyer launched from a cart more than a decade ago, climbed above $50 a share in early trading in its market debut Friday, more than doubling its IPO price and putting the company's market cap north of $1.5 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cancer-warped skeletons imagined for building design
The extreme deformities caused by bone cancer push the human body to its limits. Our amazing ability to adapt could inspire future architecture 
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Slashdot » Reverse Engineering the Nike+ FuelBand's Communications Protocol
An anonymous reader writes: Security researcher Simone Margaritelli has reverse engineered the Bluetooth low-energy communications protocol for his Nike+ FuelBand SE, a wrist-worn activity tracker. He learned some disturbing facts: "The authentication system is vulnerable, anyone could connect to your device. The protocol supports direct reading and writing of the device memory, up to 65K of contents. The protocol supports … [Link]
Mashable » Beats envy? Jay Z buys 2 streaming music services for $56 million
Perhaps noting the success of contemporary Dr. Dre with Beats, Jay Z has now purchased Aspiro, a Swedish tech company that runs two streaming music services: WiMP and Tidal The cost of the acquisition was $56 million, according to Reuters. Jay Z will add the purchase to an empire that includes 40/40 Club sports bars and the Rocawear clothing brandForbes estimates … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scandal' Season 4, Episode 10: Possibly the most intense episode ever
One way to describe Thursday's return of Scandal is heart-poundingly intense. It gets our hopes up and plays ping-pong with our emotions One moment Olivia is dancing with Jake, plotting a grand finish atop a piano; the next, she’s gone. Red wine spilled all over her pristine cream couch, with Jake chasing after her kidnappers' black SUV in his underwear. See … [Link]
Mashable » What you need to know about 'Dig,' USA's most ambitious drama
With the upcoming addition of new conspiracy-thriller Dig to its roster, the USA Network is looking to prove it's done some major growing up. While the network — once known primarily for its sun-soaked action-dramas and zany one-hours like Psych — recently expanded its programming offerings in major ways, with series like Suits and Graceland, Dig is truly something it … [Link]
Mashable » NFL's Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski play 'Mortal Kombat' with Conan
Marshawn Lynch finally speaks … while he plays video games with Conan O'Brien. The notoriously silent Seattle Seahawks running back joined O'Brien and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski for a pre-Super Bowl Mortal Kombat face-off — and a little crotch-grabbing, because why not? O'Brien sums it up: 
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Slashdot » US Wireless Spectrum Auction Raises $44.9 Billion
An anonymous reader writes: The FCC's recent wireless spectrum auction closed on Thursday, and the agency has raked in far more money than anyone expected. Sales totaled $44.89 billion, demonstrating that demand for wireless spectrum is higher than ever. The winners have not yet been disclosed, but the FCC will soon make all bidding activity public. "The money will be … [Link]
Mashable » Full 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 trailer leaks online
Stay calm, Game of Thrones fanatics; the moment has arrived HBO screened the final two episodes of Season 4 of GoT Thursday night in IMAX theaters, capping off the viewing with a special airing of the first full trailer for Season 5. And, because this is 2015, someone recorded it on a phone and uploaded it to YouTube for the rest … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The world's wellness obsession has gone too far
Being urged to optimise every aspect of our lives to improve well-being is sometimes counterproductive, say André Spicer and Carl Cederström 
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Mashable » Chelsea Handler and Sarah Silverman to star in T-Mobile's Super Bowl spot
Earlier this week, T-Mobile revealed that Kim Kardashian will star in one of its Super Bowl ads. Now, the "uncarrier" has unveiled the stars of another Super Bowl spot: Chelsea Handler and Sarah Silverman. The two comediennes will vamp for the brand in a yet-to-be-unveiled spot, though we're told that it will include some moments from the behind-the-scenes video above. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Leak suggests big bang find was a dusty mistake
Details of a new analysis of last year's BICEP2 results have been accidentally leaked – and seem to show that claiming a gravitational wave discovery was jumping the gun 
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Slashdot » Safety Review Finds Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Site Was Technically Sound
siddesu writes: The U.S. Department of Energy's 2008 proposal to build a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, was technically sound, a report by the NRC says. However, the closed-down project is unlikely to revive, as its staff has moved on, and there are few funds available to restart it. "With the release of the final two volumes of … [Link]
Mashable » Churchill's will shows who got his horses, medallions and gold cigar case
LONDON — Politicians gathered to mark 50 years since Winston Churchill's funeral Friday, as a series of services took place in central London and the boat that carried the wartime prime minister's coffin up the Thames in 1965 made the journey again. Churchill's will has recently surfaced, meanwhile, offering an insight into how the wartime prime minister divided up his estate … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Meanwhile, at the Gamers Bar [Comic]
Click Comic to Enlarge! [Source: Neodusk on Deviantart | Neodusk on Tumblr] The post Meanwhile, at the Gamers Bar [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 62% Off Polaroid XS100 Extreme Edition HD 1080p 16MP Waterproof Sports Action Video Camera – $94.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Polaroid XS100 Extreme Edition HD 1080p 16MP Waterproof Sports Action Video Camera (Full Mounting Kit Included) for just $94.99 plus free shipping. That’s 62% off on the camera’s regular list price of $249.99. Are you ready to jump off a cliff or a plane? How about surfing, skiing, biking, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Extreme Pogo Stick Enthusiasts are Terrifyingly Good at Jumping Around [Video]
Ouch, I wouldn’t want to see any of those guys do a wrong move. At least they’re wearing a helmet! [People are Awesome] The post These Extreme Pogo Stick Enthusiasts are Terrifyingly Good at Jumping Around [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl or son's birth? Seahawks star could face tough choice
Playing in a Super Bowl — not to mention having a chance to win two in a row — is among the most incredible experiences of a man's life So is the birth of one's first child Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman could face a choice this Sunday See also: Super Bowl XLIX preview: The battles (and balls) to watch Here's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Walking Dead (Season 1): What’s the Difference Between the Comic and the TV Show?
From CineFix: A lot changed in adapting the Image Comics ongoing graphic novel series for the small screen. From major character changes (Hi, Merle and Daryl!) to plot tweaks, we’ll go through every difference between Season One of The Walking Dead, and the comics that inspired them – get ready to get informed! [CineFix] The post The Walking Dead (Season … [Link]
Slashdot » New Study Says Governments Should Ditch Reliance On Biofuels
HughPickens.com writes The NYT reports on a new study from a prominent environmental think tank that concludes turning plant matter into liquid fuel or electricity is so inefficient that the approach is unlikely ever to supply a substantial fraction of global energy demand. They add that continuing to pursue this strategy is likely to use up vast tracts of fertile … [Link]
Mashable » Dear marketers, stop trying to sell sexism. You're failing.
“Men everywhere can now rejoice as their wives and girlfriends finally have a way to track their time of the month." I received this pitch email for the MyPeriod Tracker app this week. "How many ruthless fights have been started due to lack of empathy from the husband because he had no idea what type of mood he was coming home … [Link]
Mashable » First officer lands Delta flight after pilot gets locked out of cockpit
Officials say a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis made an emergency landing in Las Vegas on Thursday with the co-pilot at the controls after the pilot was locked out of the cockpit. McCarran International Airport spokeswoman Christine Crews says none of the 168 people aboard Delta flight 1651 were injured, and the MD-90 aircraft wasn't damaged. See also: Delta's new … [Link]
Mashable » Zimbabwe president is the new African Union chairman
African leaders Friday appointed Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as the new chairman of the 54-nation African Union. The 90-year-old Mugabe, who has ruled his country since 1980, succeeds Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. See also: Boko Haram's trail of destruction in Nigeria seen in satellite images The announcement was made during the African Union's two-day heads of state summit at … [Link]
Mashable » Alton Brown's 11 tips for healthier Super Bowl snacks
From an food-lover's perspective, the Super Bowl can be a truly magical experience. It is one of the few nights a year that snacks are encouraged dinner fare, an opportunity that shouldn't be taken for granted While we're totally on board with taking the least healthful route to snack heaven, there are lighter ways to munch on game day. See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Nice slice of fried man, Sir?
Sex-specific snack suspicion, when ads break the law, getting water from petrol and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » There are balls galore at a massive new ball pond for adults in London
LONDON — Do you miss the big ball-filled playgrounds of your youth? Head to Hammersmith, London then, where a veritable ocean of balls has just opened up. Jump In! is a new ball pond full of 81,000 balls built by creative agency Pearlfisher to "promote the transformative power of play." For most, it's mainly a chance to regress to the … [Link]
Mashable » Basically, the world will never be able to top 1980s ski fashion
Feb. 1987Diana, princess of Wales, and Sarah, duchess of York, attend an official photo call during their ski holiday in Klosters.Image: Princess Diana Archive/Getty ImagesDec. 1984Five people pose in winter sport outfits, in France.Image: Benjamin Auger/Paris Match/Getty ImagesJan. 5, 1988Models display the 1988 Winter Olympic downhill ski outfits from Descente. The brand claims sleek styling and smoother fabric may cut more … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AgriCharts Releases APIs For Agriculture and Crop Market Indicators
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » 4 ways to be more innovative at work
Innovation. It’s easy to talk about it — it’s probably one of your department’s key goals or built into your company’s mission statement — but it’s not so easy to do. It’s even harder to make it a habit in your day-to-day workflow. As an innovation consultant and entrepreneur, I was recently given a sneak peek at a new book … [Link]
Mashable » Apple updates iTunes with OS X Notification Center widget
Apple updated iTunes to version 12.1 Thursday, giving it a handy widget in the Notification Center The widget lets you see what's currently playing, pause or skip to the next track and, if you're listening to iTunes radio, buy the track with a click. To install the new widget, click on the Notification Center icon (top right corner of the screen … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Care Bears having a quarter-life crisis
The Care Bears, for those who don't remember, were a society of anthropomorphic colorful bears, each of whom represented a personality type or feeling. These bears taught us about being comfortable in our own skin, the importance of sharing and the all-encompassing power of merchandising in the '90s. Yet, the bears never grew up. While we grew older and our problems … [Link]
Mashable » Suge Knight arrested for fatal LA hit-and-run
Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight turned himself into authorities early Friday after his attorney said the rap mogul accidentally ran over and killed a friend and injured another man as he fled attackers. See also: Suge Knight Shot Multiple Times at Chris Brown's Pre-VMAs Party The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the incident was being investigated as a … [Link]
Slashdot » The Gap Between What The Public Thinks And What Scientists Know
First time accepted submitter burtosis writes Despite similar views about the overall place of science in America, the general public and scientists often see science-related issues through a different lens, according to a new pair of surveys by the Pew Research Center in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). From FiveThirtyEight: "The surveys found broad … [Link]
Mashable » The men of 'Twin Peaks' want to be your valentine
Cancel your Valentine's Day plans — Special Agent Dale Cooper wants to take you out for a slice of cherry pie and some damn fine coffee Illustrator Emma Munger created a series of valentines reimagining the men of Twin Peaks as pin-up models See also: What the Cast of 'Twin Peaks' Look Like Now Munger previously gave the women of Twin … [Link]
Mashable » Boris Johnson says jihadists are porn-obsessed 'wankers'
LONDON — London Mayor Boris Johnson has been sharing his own take on what motivates young British jihadists. See also: My Childhood Friend, the ISIS Jihadist In an interview with The Sun, published Friday, Johnson says jihadists who are recruited by groups such as Islamic State are "literally wankers." "If you look at all the psychological profiling about bombers, they typically … [Link]
Mashable » Britain asks Russia why its bombers were flying over the English Channel
LONDON — British commercial air traffic was disrupted Wednesday after two Russian warplanes were spotted flying close to UK airspace over the English channel. See also: 5 things we learned from UK's inquiry into poisoning death of ex-Russian spy The two planes didn't enter the airspace and were escorted by two Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters, scrambled after the Russian Tu-95 … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Broadcaster Sky To Launch Mobile Service
An anonymous reader sends word that British pay-TV company Sky will launch mobile services next year. UK pay-TV firm Sky is launching a mobile phone service next year in partnership with O2's Spanish parent Telefonica. Sky will use Telefonica UK's wireless network, enabling the satellite broadcaster to offer mobile voice and data services for the first time. It takes Sky … [Link]
Mashable » Boom time: Everyone is launching grocery shopping websites in Australia
The online grocery shopping market appears to be the new darling of tech entrepreneurs in Australia On Friday, serial Australian entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan announced his company Kogan is launching a home delivery grocery service called Kogan Pantry. It follows an announcement on Jan. 26, by the Berlin startup company, Rocket Internet, that it is also branching into non-perishable goods Down Under, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Launches Outlook For Android and iOS
An anonymous reader writes Microsoft today launched Outlook for Android and iOS. The former is available (in preview) for download now on Google Play and the latter will arrive on Apple's App Store later today. The pitch is simple: Outlook will let you manage your work and personal email on your phone and tablet as efficiently as you do on … [Link]
Slashdot » FDA Wants To Release Millions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In Florida
MikeChino writes In an attempt to curb outbreaks of two devastating tropical diseases in the Florida Keys, the FDA is proposing the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into the area. Scientists have bred male mosquitoes with virus gene fragments, so when they mate with the females that bite and spread illness, their offspring will die. This can reduce … [Link]
Mashable » Dell Venue 8 7000 might be the best Android tablet, despite lame 3D camera
Dude, it's a Dell..Venue 8 7000. The company that once ruled the PC world is sending shockwaves through the tech industry once again — this time with its ultra-slim Android tablet, which it claims is the world's thinnest. Thinner than even Apple's iPad Air 2, the $399.99 Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet is a machined slab of aluminum to behold. Putting … [Link]
Mashable » OnePlus has a new flavor of Android called OxygenOS
You may know OnePlus as one of the fast-rising Chinese mobile companies — the one that made a name for itself by offering an impressive phone, the OnePlus One, for a relatively cheap price. One of the key ingredients of the phone was its OS, a popular modified version of Android called Cyanogen. Late last year, though, the relationship between OnePlus … [Link]
Mashable » Lindsay Lohan to star in Esurance Super Bowl ad
Lindsay Lohan, known for her history of alcohol issues and driving under the influence, is going to pitch car insurance for Esurance during this year's Super Bowl. Lohan dropped a teaser ad on her Facebook page that may allude to that history. "Anybody need a ride to the big game?" she asks. Then the hashtag #sorta flashes against a black screen. … [Link]
Mashable » A look inside a Victorian terrace home 'untouched by time'
A terrace home in Melbourne has been preserved through the centuries, becoming a time capsule for decades gone by. The two-bedroom, Victorian-style property in the suburb of Fitzroy North has housed multiple generations of the same family, according to Fairfax Media. Its final owner was war veteran Eric Worsley who passed away in 2012 at the age of 102. He had … [Link]
Mashable » Get pumped for Super Bowl ads in our #BizChats Twitter chat
It’s the official holiday season for advertisers and marketers alike. It's the time of the year that consumers actually look forward to sitting through almost an hour's worth of commercials As the weeks pass, Super Bowl ad teasers have been trickling in from an array of brands, including website-building platform Wix, Bud Light and BMW, giving us a glimpse at what … [Link]
Slashdot » Alibaba Face Off With Chinese Regulator Over Fake Products
hackingbear writes China's State Administration of Industry and Commerce 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. SAIC said Alibaba allowed "illegal advertising" that misled consumers with false claims about low prices and other details. It … [Link]
Mashable » Evander Holyfield stars in odd road rage PSA
Avoid road rage, because you never know what the consequences may be. That's the message behind a strange new PSA starring Evander Holyfield, which is supported by a slew of Georgia law enforcement agencies, including the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety See also: Russian Dog Puts an End to Road Rage Incident The low budget … [Link]
Mashable » Hero kid jumps from burning San Francisco building after rescuing dog
A 13-year-old boy who was trapped in a deadly blaze that engulfed a building in San Francisco's Mission District Wednesday night managed to smash a window and jump to safety The four-alarm fire quickly tore through the three-story commercial building, killing one and injuring six. The damage ultimately left 54 people without homes, nine of them children, and damaged 15 businesses, … [Link]
Mashable » Blizzard of 2015 caused flurry of illegal downloads
When a major winter storm comes to town, what do you do? Hunker down, make sure you have enough emergency supplies, look for a cuddle buddy on Craigslist — and then illegally download some TV content. That's what happened during this week's nor’easter, according to Irdeto, a Netherlands-based company that tracks illegal downloading for media clients. The company uses proprietary tracking … [Link]
Mashable » Eddie Murphy expected to return to 'Saturday Night Live'
If Eddie Murphy was among the cast members you hoped would return to help the show celebrate its 40th season — he was on our list — then here's some good news today: Speaking to TV One’s News One Now, the actor said he was expected to return for the three-hour 40th anniversary broadcast. See also: 'SNL' characters we'd like to … [Link]
Mashable » Mystery solved: How an iconic clock lit up the Melbourne skyline after 6 years in darkness
A clock that has lay dormant in the skies of Melbourne for six years mysteriously lit up again Wednesday night. The iconic Nylex Clock, which has been in a permanent state of black-out above the traffic on Punt Road, Richmond, since 2009, came to life at midnight Wednesday for a short period. The clock showed the temperature and the time — … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2100: Blizzards!
East coast/west coast… which would you rather play in? If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Invest In Rogue Android Startup Cyanogen
An anonymous reader writes The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft plans to be a minority investor in a roughly $70 million round of equity financing for mobile startup Cyanogen Inc. Neither company is commenting on the plan but last week during a talk in San Francisco, Cyanogen's CEO said the company's goal was to "take Android away from Google." … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Penton Launches API Store for Professional Data
Professional information services provider Penton this week announced the launch of a new API store that will enable customers to integrate Penton’s data into their applications.
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Slashdot » LibreOffice Gets a Streamlined Makeover With 4.4 Release
TechCurmudgeon sends word that LibreOffice 4.4 has been released. "The Document foundation announced availability of the latest version of LibreOffice on Thursday, which it says is the most beautiful version of the open source productivity suite yet. LibreOffice 4.4 also fixes some compatibility issues with files that are saved in Microsoft's OOXML formats. LibreOffice 4.4 has got a lot of … [Link]
Mashable » Getting started with the Microsoft Outlook app
If any onlookers were puzzled by Microsoft's recent acquisition of email startup Acompli it's now clear the investment was well worth it. Microsoft's plans for the app came into full focus Thursday when the company rolled out a new version of the app, now rebranded as Outlook. See also: Microsoft finally has an Outlook app that doesn't suck With a focus … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon and Netflix made big Sundance plays and lost. Here's why
PARK CITY, Utah — Amazon Studios won’t be coming out of its first Sundance Film Festival with a sexy indie title to get the ball rolling on Amazon Original Movies. But they tried — and helped drive the sale of at least one — with a bid package that included details on its plans to put movies in theaters before quickly … [Link]
Mashable » A brief but passionate #TGIT catch-up guide
So you've never watched #TGIT and now all your friends are doing it You stopped watching Grey's Anatomy a long time ago — sometime around the time Izzy Stevens had sex with a ghostScandal seemed just up your alley but, ugh, life. And How to Get Away with Murder looks fun but ..excuses, excuses. Enough It's time to stop telling yourself … [Link]
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