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 » Beyoncé unveils vegan delivery service; global veganism imminent
All the vegan ladies, all the vegan ladies, put your hands up. Beyoncé has unveiled her new vegan meal delivery service to the public. After taking the 22 Days Vegan Challenge with Jay Z, Beyoncé has tried to incorporate more plant-based foods into the couple's diet. The 22-day concept was born out of the philosophy that it takes 21 days to … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers can identify people behind 'anonymous' data 90% of the time
Big data — huge data sets that are often made publicly available to anyone who wants to analyze it — are supposed to be anonymous. The idea is to leave out key pieces of information about the people involved, such as name or home address, and leave only the larger trends But such specifics are not needed to reveal exactly who … [Link]
Slashdot » BMW Patches Security Flaw Affecting Over 2 Million Vehicles
An anonymous reader writes BMW has fixed a security bug which left 2.2 million cars, including models from Rolls Royce and Mini, exposed to hackers. The flaw was discovered in vehicles using BMW's ConnectedDrive software, which runs from an installed on-board Sim card. Via the smartphone app, owners can remotely control a number of functions including door locks, air conditioning … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Google, an Uber investor, may be looking to build an Uber competitor
It seems like just yesterday that Google and Uber were riding around in car that said "just married" — but those days may be coming to an end. Google, one of the largest investors in Uber, is now said to be developing its own ride-hailing service possibly in relation to its self-driving cars project, according to a report Monday from Bloomberg. … [Link]
Mashable » Missy Elliott is having the best day ever and can't stop tweeting about it
Sunday night the world was reminded that Missy Elliott is supa dupa fly The rapper performed at Super Bowl XLIX, showcasing some of her epic hits from the early 2000s, and in turn, upstaged Katy Perry's bubblegum shark-fest of a performance. While half the population had no idea who this funky, queen of the ballon suit was — kids these days … [Link]
Mashable » Fusion and its high-profile staff are looking to set off a reaction
Fusion’s digital transformation is about to take shape. And not a minute too soon. Fusion is a hybrid television and digital media outlet backed by Disney’s ABC and Univision that launched in October 2013 with a focus on Latinos and millennials. While its television audience has been slow to materialize, Fusion has been heavily investing in digital talent in preparation for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tablet Sales Take A Dip For First Time
The number of tablets shipped by manufacturers has fallen year-on-year for the first time. Lenovo was the only one of the top five tablet makers to increase shipments, with Apple and Samsung both losing market share. The figures come from IDC and cover October through December 2014. The comparisons are with the same period in 2013, meaning they avoid the … [Link]
Mashable » How the White House found a publishing ally in Medium
The White House published President Obama’s 2016 fiscal budget on Monday using a medium that’s become increasingly popular among its advisors: Medium, the three-year old self-publishing platform. See also: Price tag on Obama's budget: $4 trillion In the past three months, Medium has played host to an ever-increasing tide of editorials, speeches and documents from Obama and his advisors. They’ve included … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady clearly spent the day catching up on Super Bowl memes
If his Facebook page is any good measure, Patriots quarterback and MVP of Super Bowl XLIX Tom Brady seems to be having a great post-Super Bowl Monday. The four-time Super Bowl champion seems to have spent the day catching up on memes from the big game. Proof: He posted this Photoshopped image of himself soaring through the University of Phoenix Stadium … [Link]
Mashable » RadioShack on last legs after delisting from New York Stock Exchange
RadioShack, an icon of the golden era of electronics retailers, is sending signals that it may soon be signing off The company's stock is being removed from listing on the New York Stock Exchange, another blow for the retailer as it limps toward bankruptcy. BREAKING@nyse says it is suspending trading in RadioShack Corporation, effective immediately and will begin delisting proceedings. — … [Link]
Slashdot » Listnr Wants to be 'Your Listening Assistant' (Video)
This Listnr is "a new listening device connected to the cloud" being developed by a team in Japan that's currently running a Kickstarter project looking for $50,000 by March 7. The other Listnr "is a free music service helping people discover the best music from independent artists on Soundcloud and Bandcamp." More accurately, that's what it was, since their last … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: urban rabbits downsize warrens, origins of life could be preserved on the moon, microbes built gold hoard and more 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Survey Finds API Economy Has Gone Mainstream
The results of a new survey released today by CA Technologies suggest that the API economy has finally become mainstream. The survey of 1,425 IT professionals and line-of-business executives, conducted by the market research firm Vanson Bourne, finds that 79% of respondents
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Mashable » Vaccine debate approaching fever pitch in the midst of measles outbreak
New Jersey Governor and likely 2016 GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie made headlines Monday during a visit to the United Kingdom when — amid a measles outbreak in the United States — he said parents should have a "measure of choice" in deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children The measles outbreak began in December at California's Disneyland and has … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » #@THEGYM: A Gym For Technology-Obsessed Millennials [Parody Video]
At #@THEGYM, come from the workout, stay for the WiFi. [#@THEGYM | Razmig | Via LS] The post #@THEGYM: A Gym For Technology-Obsessed Millennials [Parody Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl XLIX is the most-watched program in TV history
The New England Patriots' nail-biting victory over the Seattle Seahawks was the most watched Super Bowl — and TV program — in history According to NBC, the game attracted 114.4 million total viewers, topping last year's Super Bowl XLVIII on FOX by 2.2 million viewers See also: Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch them all, here Last year, 112.2 million people watched … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama's 2016 NASA Budget Status Quo, Funds Europa Mission
MarkWhittington writes The Washington Post reported that the NASA portion of the president's 2016 budget proposal is basically status quo though it does provide further funding for a mission to Europa. A Europa probe is near and dear to the new chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that funds NASA, Rep. John Culberson. However, the $18.5 billion budget proposal also … [Link]
Mashable » Obama orders sea level rise factored into building standards
Flood risk from sea level rise brought about by climate change will have to be factored into the building standards of any new and rebuilt federally funded construction project, including those built by local governments receiving federal money, according to an executive order President Obama issued Friday. The order requires projects funded by the government to adopt tighter construction standards so … [Link]
Mashable » 30 rare Beatles and Rolling Stones photos you'll see on eBay
Now is your chance to see a day in the life of the two greatest bands in rock and roll history. Rare photographs of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are going up for sale on eBay on Feb. 2, after spending 50 years in a private archive. The photos were taken between 1964 and 1966 by Bob Bonis, a former … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to travel in a swanky $20,000 Etihad Airways first-class suite
In this very special episode of Cribs: Airlines With Too Much Money, we get a look at Etihad Airways and its first-class suite, a private room aboard the new Airbus A380 planes The three-bedroom, 125-square-foot suite is designed for two people and boasts a private bathroom (with shower), a full bedroom (with Egyptian cotton bedding) and a living room, including … [Link]
Mashable » Relief, but 'incredible angst' for Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste
Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste said he feels relief after his release from an Egyptian jail but is concerned for those still imprisoned Prior to his release on Sunday, Greste, who hails from Australia, had been held as a prisoner there for 400 days. He spoke publicly during a televised interview with Al Jazeera on Monday. See also: Freed Al Jazeera … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers posed as attractive women on Skype and Facebook to spy on Syrian rebels
A group of hackers, likely with ties to the Syrian regime, posed as attractive women to hack into the computers of opposition fighters, stealing hundreds of documents and spying on thousands of Skype conversations that revealed the victims' battle plans, according to a new report by security firm FireEye See also: The Unlikely Alliance of Hackers Fighting the Islamic State The … [Link]
Slashdot » Book Review: Core HTML5 2D Game Programming
eldavojohn writes Core HTML5 2D Game Programming details a journey through creating Snail Bait in well defined steps. This simple two dimensional platform game works as a great starting point for anyone interested in making their very first game targeting many desktop and mobile platforms. This incremental process is expertly segmented into logical lessons with the only prerequisite being fluency … [Link]
Mashable » Nationwide exec on that Super Bowl ad: 'If it saved one child, it's worth it'
Nationwide Insurance's chief marketing officer says he was surprised at the level of vitriol that his company's controversial Super Bowl ad received, but that "if it saved one child, it's worth it." Matt Jauchius spoke with Mashable on Monday about the ad, which drew a torrent of angry commentary across social media during the game. The ad, intended to raise awareness … [Link]
Mashable » Pete Carroll, Marshawn Lynch and the Hollywood ending that never was
Come on, man. Even in Hoosiers, coach Norman Dale quickly realizes he's about to make a terrible mistake by forsaking his star player when the chips are down, reverses course, and draws up the final play for Jimmy Chitwood If only Seahawks coach Pete Carroll could get a rewrite on Sunday night's Super Bowl XLIX script See also: Super Bowl XLIX: … [Link]
Mashable » 10 up-and-coming travel destinations and when to visit
Travel booking websites field millions of searches everywhere in the world, putting them in an ideal position for identifying trends and deals — that is, if they can distill all that data into useful tips. Kayak says it handles more than 1 billion travel booking searches annually, and the company's "Travel Hacker Guide," launched Monday, is an effort to do just … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Brain's Co-inventor Tells Why He's Building Chinese Neural Networks
An anonymous reader writes "Here's an interview with Andrew Ng, former leader of Google Brain, discussing Baidu, Deep Learning, computer neural networks, and AI. An interesting excerpt from the interview on biological vs. computer neural networks: "A single 'neuron' in a neural network is an incredibly simple mathematical function that captures a minuscule fraction of the complexity of a biological … [Link]
Mashable » Centuries-long droughts may have caused ancient city's abandonment
A once-thriving Mesoamerican metropolis dried up about 1,000 years ago when below-average rainfall triggered centuries-long droughts that largely prompted people to abandon the city for greener opportunities, a new study finds. Scientists have long debated whether it was drought or cultural forces that led to the abandonment of Cantona, a once-fortified city located just east of modern-day Mexico City. Few details … [Link]
Slashdot » Building a Good Engineering Team In a Competitive Market
Nerval's Lobster writes It's a pretty good market out there for tech professionals, at least on a statistical level. That can make it difficult for companies (both large ones and startups) to find good talent for their developer and engineering ranks. According to Ron Pragides, who rode the wave of IPOs at Salesforce and Twitter before joining Bigcommerce, the trick … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Thaw point: Why is Antarctica's sea ice still growing?
In the waters around the warming continent, the icy grip of winter seems stronger than ever. We explore the mystery of the Southern Ocean sea ice (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » Formation-flying birds swap places to share out lift
Birds that benefit from each other's aerodynamic lift take turns to do the harder work out front – a rare example of reciprocal altruism 
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Slashdot » Sony Sells Off Sony Online Entertainment
donniebaseball23 writes Sony Online Entertainment is to become Daybreak Game Company and turn its focus to multi-platform gaming. The company has been acquired by Columbus Nova and is now an indie studio. "We will continue to focus on delivering exceptional games to players around the world, as well as bringing our portfolio to new platforms, fully embracing the multi-platform world … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Orchestra Performs Ghostbusters Theme; Conductor Has the Time of His Life [Video]
Conductor Carl Davis truly has the time of his life while conducting an orchestra in Prague performing the Ghostbusters theme. [Prague Proms] The post Orchestra Performs Ghostbusters Theme; Conductor Has the Time of His Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Roald Dahl's heartbreaking 1988 letter resurfaces amid current measles outbreak
LONDON — In 1988, British author Roald Dahl wrote some of his most poignant and instructive words In an open letter, the writer known for his children's books pierced with dark humour, urged parents to vaccinate their children against measles following the death of one of his daughters to the same disease See also: Health officials on high alert as Disneyland … [Link]
Mashable » 15 sharks that didn't quite make Katy Perry's halftime show
The sharks dancing alongside Katy Perry for her bonkers Super Bowl halftime show were a delight to many — but for some, they represented crushed dreams. Only two sharks made the cut, but countless more auditioned for the coveted gig See also: Watch Katy Perry's quirky Super Bowl Halftime Show Look out for Perry's rejects on future seasons of So You … [Link]
Mashable » Raspberry Pi 2 is 6 times faster than its predecessor — for the same price
The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched the successor to its super cheap line of microcomputers on Monday, the Raspberry Pi 2, which will be able to run Windows 10. The updated Raspberry Pi 2 comes with a way more powerful quad-core processor. The developers claim that the new ARMv7 processor has a six-fold performance increase, though that number will vary depending … [Link]
Mashable » How shoveling snow can increase your risk of heart attack
Parts of the northeastern United States are still digging out after a blizzard. And more snow is on the way. You may have seen news stories warning that shoveling snow can raise the risk of a heart attack, or heart problems, at least for some people. So, why is that? Snow shoveling can be vigorous exercise Snow shoveling is a unique … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What makes us altruistic – and what's it good for?
Two new books use the latest brain science to figure out what makes us behave selflessly – and also suggest practical steps for encouraging it 
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Slashdot » Don't Sass Your Uber Driver – He's Rating You Too
HughPickens.com writes David Streitfeld reports at the NYT that people routinely use the Internet to review services from plumbers to hairdressers, but now the tables are turned as companies like Uber are rating their customers, and shunning those who do not make the grade. "An Uber trip should be a good experience for drivers too," says an Uber blog post. … [Link]
Mashable » Did Pete Carroll really make the Super Bowl's 'worst call ever'?
It was clearly the wrong decision. Just a yard shy of what surely would have been a Super Bowl 49-winning touchdown, the Seattle Seahawks chose on Sunday night to pass into a sea of defenders instead of running the ball into the end zone. See also: Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch them all, here The Seahawks' athletic quarterback, Russell Wilson, spent … [Link]
Mashable » Praise Ronald: McDonald's Big Mac secret sauce is on sale in Australia
Just in time to cure (or perhaps exacerbate) your seasonal depression, news arrived that McDonald's will release its famous Big Mac secret sauce to the public. The sauce — a pale, mustardy kind of yellow chunkiness — is available only in Australia, for the time being See also: Hey, McDonald's: Here's how to get your groove back The delicious goop can … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Stores will adopt jewelry-store security for gold Apple Watch Edition
Apple is planning to give high-end versions of the Apple Watch special treatment at retail locations when they're available this spring. According to 9to5Mac, the company will be using security precautions for the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition similar to what jewelry stores use, storing the watches in safes overnight, not on the store floor. See also: From Gym to Board … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Five-Foot-Long Stud-Free LEGO USS Enterprise Was Built Using 18,000 Bricks
Sure, building a replica of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) using LEGO is already a challenging job, but imagine doing so in a way that hides all the little studs. This is exactly what Chris Melby has done using 18,000 LEGO bricks. It took him 8 months to finalize the project, and even though it might not look all that big … [Link]
Mashable » 10 luxury hotels to spark your wanderlust
Champagne and caviar are staples of your diet, and you wouldn't dream of being spotted in public without sporting the latest haute couture. So why settle for sub-par travel accommodations when jet-setting? As you'd probably expect, there are an overwhelming number of four- and five-star hotel options when visiting some of the most popular travel destinations in the U.S., like New … [Link]
Mashable » Large-screen mobile devices are changing the game for advertisers
Super Bowl XLIX was a one-yard turnaround for the New England Patriots as the Seattle Seahawks watched their offense give up what could have been a walk-into-the-end-zone finish. But, for marketers and their audiences, dramatic changes surrounding the big game weren't confined to the field in Glendale, Arizona. They happened in the mobile space as well Case in point: here's how … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Dr. Robert Ballard Answers Your Questions
A while ago you had a chance to ask former Navy officer, professor, and famed ocean explorer Robert Ballard about shipwrecks, his work with the Ocean Exploration Trust, his learning programs, and what he's found on his expeditions. Below you'll find his answers to your questions. 
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Mashable » The 1939 lie detector that tested the power of kisses
“Kiss on the lips causes the maximum reaction, swings the needle to the end of the dial."Image: Herbert Gehr/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty ImagesFeb. 2, 2015 marks 80 years since a polygraph was first used to bring a conviction in a U.S. court.NYPD criminologist Roy Post invented his own version of a lie detector machine. Called the Postometer, the test theoretically detected not … [Link]
Mashable » The weirdest moment you didn't see during Katy Perry's Super Bowl show
If you're like us, visions of dancing sharks, palm trees and beach balls likely distracted you from the creepiest moment of Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime performance. Lucky for us, a hawk-eyed Reddit user spotted a smiling hooded figure standing behind Perry, just as she launches into the first verse of "Teenage Dream." See also: Missy Elliott catapults into iTunes top … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ozone hole: How we are misled in the fight to cut smog
Obama wants to cut ozone pollution, but Republicans are crying foul over the cost. Europe is being tougher… or is it? Much is obfuscation, finds Fred Pearce 
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Mashable » Super Bowl reactions supercut tackles all the emotions
Patriots and Seahawks fans may disagree on the outcome of last night's Super Bowl, but can we all agree that their reactions are priceless? After a gut-wrenching back-and-forth, a game-winning interception by Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler defeated any chance of victory for the Seattle Seahawks Understandably, the tense moment was filled with two polar opposite reactions from fans of both … [Link]
Mashable » Human Rights Watch: Peaceful protester was killed by Egyptian security forces
Human Rights Watch says evidence "strongly indicates" Egyptian security forces are responsible for the shooting death of a peaceful protester in Cairo last week. Shaimaa al-Sabbagh, a 32-year-old mother and activist, was shot with birdshot while taking part in a protest on Jan. 24 and died on the way to the hospital in an incident that has ignited rage across Egypt … [Link]
Slashdot » WA Bill Takes Aim at Boys' Dominance In Computer Classes
theodp writes Boys' over-representation in K-12 computer classes has perplexed educators for 30+ years. Now, following on the heels of Code.org's and Google's attempts to change the game with boys-don't-count gender-based CS teacher funding schemes, Washington State lawmakers have introduced House Bill 1813, legislation that requires schools seeking K-12 computer education funding to commit to preventing boys from ruling the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » First Databank Releases FDB Cloud Connector API
First Databank (FDB), a leading provider of clinical drug knowledge, announced the general release of its new API, the FDB Cloud Connector. The FDB Cloud Connector allows health care applications to integrate FDB's massive database of drug knowledge in both Web and mobile environments.
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Mashable » Relive the magic of Katy Perry's shark dancers with a flipbook
The Super Bowl is over, but the sharks from Katy Perry's halftime show performance are still dancing through our hearts. The Internet demanded more sharks, and YouTube flipbook artist The Flippist delivered. Watch this tribute to the shining stars of the big game with your own soundtrackWhat if Drake had shark backup dancers? What if Paul McCartney had an all-shark … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dead star leaves behind Jupiter's Ghost
Not every star ends with a bang. A beautiful post-mortem portrait reveals a cloud of gas surrounding a jewel-like white dwarf 
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Mashable » Price tag on Obama's budget: $4 trillion
WASHINGTON — President Obama sent Congress a record $4 trillion budget Monday that would boost taxes on higher-income Americans and corporations, pushing past tight federal spending caps to fund an ambitious public works program and provide middle-class tax relief. Obama's budget, which the White House also released on Medium, will set off months of wrangling in Congress. It proposes spending $4 … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands in Croatia will get their debts erased. Is it enough for a 'fresh start'?
RIJEKA, Croatia — Some 60,000 Croatian citizens will get the chance to see some of their debts erased on Monday in one of the boldest moves from the Croatian Social Democratic Party (SDP) after winning the parliamentary elections more than three years ago The government plan, dubbed "fresh start," lets the poorest citizens in the country ask for their debts to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lava could have preserved the origins of life on the moon
New experiments suggest that if life-bearing meteorites hit the young, molten moon, they could have been preserved until today 
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Slashdot » Syrian Social Hack Co-Opts Fighter's Computers
hij (552932) writes "The BBC is reporting that Syrian government forces used a social hack to gain access to opposing forces computers. By acting like women sympathetic to their cause they were able to send images laced with malware to the fighters. From the article: "Fake 'femme fatales' have been used to steal battle plans and other data from Syrian … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a diddly delightful pixelated tribute to 'The Simpsons'
Animators Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon directed this charming Simpsons tribute, made entirely from pixel art. To complete the video game feel, artist and musician Jeremy Dower created a simple, synthesized version of the cartoon's original theme song The real treat, however, is the trippy couch gag, featuring a three-eyed Bart, a flying Maggie and floating Homer heads. Will Ferrell … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Video Game Parent [Comic]
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Mashable » Chris Pratt and Chris Evans settle Super Bowl bet like real superheroes
The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl, but Chris Pratt and Chris Evans are the real champions. The two stars made a bet last month, setting super high and super heartwarming stakes: If the Patriots won, Chris Pratt (who grew up in Washington) must visit Christopher's Haven in Boston dressed as Star-Lord, and if the Seattle Seahawks won, Chris Evans … [Link]
Mashable » Winter storm redux brings flight cancellations and travel delays
The winter storm that brought about 18 inches of snow to the Chicago area Sunday moved over the Northeast on Monday, resulting in thousands of flight cancellations and general travel havoc. More than 5,500 flights were cancelled Sunday and Monday in the U.S., according to FlightAware, with cancellations and delays hitting travelers hardest in Chicago, Detroit and eastward to New England. … [Link]
Slashdot » What Happens When the "Sharing Economy" Meets Higher Education
jyosim writes Professors now make big bucks teaching in educational marketplaces. Sites that let anyone teach courses might just change the way people think about the value of education, about the nature of expertise, and about what teaching is worth. From the article: "When Nick Walter graduated with an information-systems degree, he intended to start his own tech company to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ancient microbes formed Earth's biggest hoard of gold
Early life forms may have extracted gold from water and dumped it in South Africa's El Dorado, the source of half the gold ever mined 
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New Scientist – News » Wave function gets real in quantum experiment
Is the uncertainty that comes with the quantum wave function real or a mathematical quirk? An experiment has found in favour of fuzziness 
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Mashable » Missy Elliott catapults into iTunes top 10 after Super Bowl with Katy Perry
PHOENIX — Was it worth it for Missy Elliott to work it at the Super Bowl halftime show with Katy Perry? By the looks of her post-halftime music sales, the answer is a resounding yes. After the 43-year-old rapper's throwback medley midway through Perry's elaborate performance, iTunes users rushed to buy both artists' singles and albums. See also: A GoPro's view … [Link]
Mashable » Your personality could influence how you fight disease
The extent to which our personalities determine aspects of our lives and health has increasingly been the subject of research over the last few years. There was the suggestion, for example, that being a morning person or a night owl might reveal a lot about our personality. But scientifically speaking, what do we actually mean by our "personality"? When you break … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hate is not human': Kenji Goto's tweet from 2010 sends powerful message
Kenji Goto's own words of have provided a powerful message for those mourning his loss after the journalist was kidnapped and executed by Islamic State (ISIS) militants, shown in a video released over the weekend. Goto, 47, was killed despite negotiations by the Japanese and Jordanian governments. A tweet posted by Goto in 2010 offers an insight into his time spent … [Link]
Mashable » Travel 3,000 miles across Asia without leaving your desk
Joshua Rapperport traveled 4,800 kilometers (2,982 miles) across Southeast Asia on a motorbike, encountering winding mountainside roads, blazing fire hoops and clear blue water Lucky for us, he filmed the trip using a hands-free camera. This is pretty much the same as taking a vacation, right? Adorable Dog Returns Lost Items for KLM Airlines 84 Strangers in 11 Countries Helped … [Link]
Mashable » Will Ferrell is a Seahawks fan, so the Patriots clipped his wings
Will Ferrell apparently missed the part where the Seattle Seahawks lost this year's Super Bowl. Bravely donning a blue and green Seahawks jersey on The Tonight Show, Ferrell claimed that he didn't watch the game and that he's "all about the Pro Bowl." Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola decided to give Ferrell some east coast fashion advice on Sunday night's … [Link]
Slashdot » Music Doesn't Feature In the Pirate Bay's Top 100 Biggest Torrents
journovampire writes Good news for the industry's anti-piracy efforts? Or rather embarrassing for music's appeal in the big, wide world? No single music release features in the Top 100 most-torrented files. From the article: "MBW has analysed TPB’s Top 100 most-pirated files in the 48 hours since its re-emergence. And although you’ll find plenty of movies and a smattering of … [Link]
Mashable » Will Ferrell got 'Drunk in Love' in a really intense lip sync battle
There are few things in this world that could improve a Beyoncé lyric or a song from Frozen Enter Will Ferrell The comedian, alongside Kevin Hart, appeared on Sunday's Tonight Show to participate in one of the greatest activities of our generation: the Lip Sync Battle. Their song choices were on point; Ferrell took on "Drunk in Love" and "Let … [Link]
Mashable » Podcast ideas for creative content marketers
Podcasts aren't a new form of media, although recent pop-culture darlings "Serial" and "Startup" have re-introduced the idea of audio material as a popular form of storytelling NPR heavyweights "Radiolab" and "This American Life" have been at the forefront of the field for some time now and the resurgence in demand for podcasts appears to be a fruitful place for creative … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry's Super Bowl tattoo will always remind her what XLIX means
Katy Perry is feeling good about her Super Bowl XLIX halftime performance on Sunday. So good, in fact, that she tattooed the roman numerals XLIX — or 49, as in Super Bowl 49 — on her finger and shared it on Instagram. The singer's show, which included a giant lion/tiger, dancing sharks and obligatory fireworks, as well as guest performances from … [Link]
Mashable » Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the pimping trial and the fall of a political star
LONDON — He's the man who could have been the current president of France, but all that crumbled after he was accused of sexually assaulting a maid in a New York hotel Almost four years later, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is back in the headlines — and, again, it's for all the wrong reasons. The ex-IMF chief is accused of "aggravated pimping" as … [Link]
Mashable » FYI, Twitter: Tom Bradby is not the same guy as Tom Brady
LONDON — One of them is Super Bowl XLIX's Most Valuable Player. The other is a political correspondent for ITV in the UK. Twitter users got a bit confused between Tom Brady, the New England Patriots' quarterback, and Tom Bradby, a journalist with ITV, following the big game on Sunday. And we're not just talking about Twitter users in the UK. … [Link]
Slashdot » Texas Boy Suspended For "Threatening" Classmate With the One Ring
An anonymous reader writes Nine-year-old Aiden Steward has been suspended by officials at a Texas school after he allegedly threatened to use his magic ring to make another boy disappear. His father says the family had watched The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies last weekend. His son brought a ring to class and told another boy his magic … [Link]
Mashable » Saul Goodman's best one-liners from 'Breaking Bad' make terrible legal advice
Need a good laugh? Better call Saul. Need good legal advice? Better not. Tastefully Offensive rounds up all the most hilarious one liners of everyone's favorite crooked lawyer: Breaking Bad's Saul Goodman. In a world full of murder and meth kingpins, rest easy knowing there's still someone out there fighting for your comic relief. Travel 3,000 miles across Asia without … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba's Jack Ma is now richer (on paper) than Amazon's Jeff Bezos
In the battle for supremacy between the world's ecommerce billionaires, Jack Ma is now winning Ma, the cofounder and chairman of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba, is now wealthier (at least on paper) than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, according to data collected Friday from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index See also: 10 Things You Should Know About Jack Ma, Founder of This Year's … [Link]
Slashdot » New Multi-Core Raspberry Pi 2 Launches
First time accepted submitter MicroHex writes Coming in at the same $35 price-point that has come to be expected from the Raspberry Pi, it looks like the new Model 2 will be packing a quad-core ARM processor with a GB of RAM. From the article: "The Raspberry Pi Foundation is likely to provoke a global geekgasm today with the surprise … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New treatment for endometriosis preserves fertility
Two promising new drugs could treat pain and infertility in a common reproductive disease while still allowing women to conceive 
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Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Windows For Raspberry Pi 2
jones_supa writes Microsoft is expanding their Windows Developer Program for Internet of Things by delivering a version of Windows 10 that runs on the Raspberry Pi 2. This release of Windows 10 will be free for the maker community through the Windows Developer Program for IoT. With an official partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Microsoft is bringing development tools, … [Link]
Lifehacker » The Best Things to Buy in February
January is the biggest discount month of the year, but a lot of the winter sales carry over into February—not to mention a few new sales thanks to annual trade shows. Here are the best things to buy this month.Read more… [Link]
Mashable » Korean Air 'nut rage' exec could spend 3 years in prison over plane incident
South Korean prosecutors recommended 3 years in prison on Monday for the former Korean Air executive charged with endangering flight safety after an in-flight tantrum over how she was served macadamia nuts. Cho, the daughter of Korean Air's chairman, has pleaded not guilty to four charges. In the final day of testimony, she defended her actions as the result of devotion … [Link]
Mashable » Only one Super Bowl ad asked viewers to visit them on Snapchat
Snapchat may be the hot new medium for the ad industry, but it hasn't quite crossed over into the mainstream, if Sunday's night's Super Bowl ads are any indication. Only one advertiser out of 56, Universal Pictures' Pitch Perfect 2, prompted viewers to go to Snapchat, according to an analysis by Marketing Land. That compared with 28 ads that included hashtags, … [Link]
Mashable » Double-decker bus loses its roof in London
LONDON — Passengers aboard a bus in Holborn, central London, got quite a shock on Monday afternoon when the roof of their double-decker was sliced off after hitting a tree. See also: Chris Christie watched the Super Bowl from a London pub Emergency services were attending the scene shortly after 1 p.m. local time, and two people were reported to have … [Link]
Slashdot » State Television Says Iran Launches New Satellite Into Space
An anonymous reader writes State television in Iran is reporting the Islamic Republic has launched a new satellite into space, its fourth in recent years to orbit the Earth. The report Monday quoted Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan saying the satellite, designed and built in Iran, is named "Fajr," or dawn in Farsi. The report did not elaborate. Read more … [Link]
Mashable » British party leaders Cameron, Clegg and Miliband questioned via Facebook
LONDON — David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband and Natalie Bennett are being quizzed by teenagers and college students as part of a joint event between Sky News and Facebook Monday. See also: David Cameron listens to a 'chillax' playlist on Spotify The leaders of the Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Green party are attending the televised Sky News, Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Christie watched the Super Bowl from a London pub
LONDON — New Jersey governor (and Dallas Cowboys fan) Chris Christie watched the Super Bowl in a London bar with a few Rutgers students by his side. See also: Super Bowl XLIX: The perfect ending this NFL season didn't deserve Watching #SuperBowlXLIX at The Albion Pub in London with a few @RutgersU exchange studentspic.twitter.com/P2nydMllKu — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) February 2, 2015 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every Math Lesson Ever: When You Look Away for Just a Second [Video]
Been there, done that. [Kanilj] The post Every Math Lesson Ever: When You Look Away for Just a Second [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Randomizes Tasks To Speed Massive Multicore Processors
itwbennett writes Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a data structure that they claim can help large multicore processors churn through their workloads more effectively. Their trick? Do away with the traditional first-come, first-served work queue and assign tasks more randomly. The SprayList algorithm allows processors with many cores to spread out their work so they don't … [Link]
Mashable » Groundhog 'forecasts' 6 more weeks of winter
The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, say the furry rodent has forecast six more weeks of winter. Members of the top hat-wearing Inner Circle announced the "forecast" just before 7:30 a.m. Monday. See also: This cozy Danish custom could help cure your winter blues A German legend has it that if a furry rodent sees his shadow … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SAY MY NAME: Heisenberg Gets Featured in Super Bowl Ad (Extended) [Video]
Watch as Bryan Cranston reprises his role as the world’s most infamous…pharmacist. [Esurance] The post SAY MY NAME: Heisenberg Gets Featured in Super Bowl Ad (Extended) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » U.N. says 2014 was the hottest year on record
The United Nations weather agency says 2014 was the warmest year on record, though the temperature difference with 2010 and 2005 is so small that it's impossible to say for sure which of the three years was the hottest. The World Meteorological Organization's analysis Monday mirrored findings two weeks ago by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and also … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on the Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership – $39.99 ($20 Off!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has a Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership for just $39.99 instead of the usual $59.99. If you need to prolong or renew your Xbox Live membership, this deal is amazing! [Save BIG on the Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership – $39.99 ($20 Off!)] The post Amazon Deal of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Amazing Cosplay Photography of Anna Fischer – Part IV
I have to say that when it comes to cosplay photography, Anna Fischer never fails to impress with her amazing portfolio. I’ve been featuring Anna’s work for a while on [GAS] (Since 2010!) and today, after several months of not looking at her portfolio, I decided to go and take a peek at some of her new photos and pick … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deflated to elated': The front pages in New England this morning
“Dynasty Renewed!" "Return to Glory!" "UN-4-GETTABLE!" Confetti, streamers, a beautiful trophy and Tom Brady's mug are plastered across newspaper covers around New England the morning after the Patriots' big Super Bowl win See also: Super Bowl XLIX: The perfect ending this NFL season didn't deserve 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cartoon Theme Songs Done Death Metal-Style [Video]
This is awesome and hilarious. Ok, not all of them are done in the style of death metal songs, but about half of them are. [Jared Dines] The post Cartoon Theme Songs Done Death Metal-Style [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hollywood Movie Hacking in a Nutshell [Video]
You kids and your bloody wi-fi! An FBI agent and a cyber criminal must work together to save the world! A parody on cheesy hacking movies. [PistolShrimps] The post Hollywood Movie Hacking in a Nutshell [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Why American presidents aren't bilingual anymore
Stop me if you've heard this one before What do you call someone who speaks two languages? BilingualWhat do you call someone who only speaks one language? American That old joke highlights America's reputation for being largely monolingual. In comparison to places like, say, the entire European Union, where over half the people can speak at least two languages, the U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl XLIX: The perfect ending this NFL season didn't deserve
What a game. What a finish. What a Super Bowl Drama. Gutty plays. A miraculous finish. Legacies being forged before our very eyes. On one hand, Super Bowl XLIX — full of twists and turns and astounding feats — was a perfect illustration of just why NFL football is America's most popular sport and one so central to the American identity. … [Link]
Mashable » A woman raised thousands to help a disabled man after brutal attack
LONDON — When a 67-year-old man with disabilities was attacked and left with a broken collar bone outside his home in Gateshead, one woman decided she wanted to help. Beautician Katie Cutler read about Alan Barnes' plight — and how he's frightened to return to his home following the ordeal — and set up a Go Fund Me page to raise … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Urban rabbits downsize to smaller, 'studio' warrens
The European rabbit is under pressure in the countryside but is successfully embracing city life – with a twist 
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Slashdot » The "Cool Brick" Can Cool Off an Entire Room Using Nothing But Water
ErnieKey writes Emerging Objects, a company which experiments with 3D printing technology, has created what they call the "Cool Brick." Using basic concepts of evaporation, it holds water like a sponge, takes in hot dry air and converts it into cool moist air. 3D-printed with a specially engineered lattice using ceramics, it can be formed into entire walls which could … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl XLIX generates 28.4 million tweets
Super Bowl XLIX was the biggest Super Bowl ever on Twitter, generating 28.4 million tweets, the company announced Monday While that sounds like a given, with the Internet's constant growth, it really wasn't: Last year's Super Bowl generated 24.9 million tweets, a slight increase from 2013, when 24.1 million tweets were recorded. In 2014, Twitter grew at a lesser rate than … [Link]
Mashable » Liberians urged 'to take courage' as Ebola vaccine trial starts
A trial of an Ebola vaccine was to start Monday in Liberia's capital following a launch event featuring musicians. See also: Ebola patient zero may have been infected by a bat In a densely-populated neighborhood of Monrovia, guests clapped, danced along and nodded as musicians sang lyrics on Sunday that explained the purpose and intent of the Ebola vaccination trial. The … [Link]
Mashable » 5 helpful IFTTT LinkedIn recipes for job seekers
Job hunting is hard work. You need all the help you can get to keep up-to-date with not just vacancies, but activity within the industry you're looking LinkedIn is an amazing resource for job hunting, but you can't spend all day on the site. That's where IFTTT ("If this, then that") comes in. The digital productivity service offers useful, time-saving "recipes" … [Link]
Mashable » A GoPro's view of Katy Perry's explosive halftime show in the stadium
PHOENIX — Like the fireworks soaring straight toward the sky at the end of Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime show, camera phones and GoPro cameras rose in the stands in the hands of fans wanting to forever capture the explosive 13-minute spectacle The GoPro footage, above, shows a different perspective than what more than 100 million estimated viewers saw on … [Link]
Mashable » Wife of slain Japanese hostage Kenji Goto expresses grief and pride
The wife of slain Japanese hostage Kenji Goto said Monday that she was devastated but proud of her husband, who was beheaded by Islamic State extremists. In a statement issued through the British-based journalist group Rory Peck Trust, Rinko Jogo requested privacy for her family as they deal with their loss, and thanked those who had supported them. See also: Japan … [Link]
Mashable » Grim scenes as civilians flee eastern Ukraine
DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine — It took nearly five months but Elena Koshikova finally convinced her ailing husband, Petr, to flee as fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels intensified. See also: Why war has exploded again in Ukraine "I'm very worried — he is all that I have now," Koshikova said of her husband, who has suffered a wheezing cough since the … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Avoids Fine In UK But Will Change Its Privacy Policies
DW100 (2227906) writes Google has avoided a fine from UK data regulators for its privacy policies that were introduced in 2012. While French and Spanish regulators issued fines of €150,000 and €900,000 respectively, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) appears happy to simply ask Google to change the wording of its policies and make them clearer to users so that … [Link]
Mashable » 'We Are The Champions' as sung by Sam Smith, Christina Aguilera and more
Leave it to viral maestro Jimmy Fallon to assemble an all-star cast to sing an a cappella version Queen's "We Are The Champions" in honor of Sunday's Super Bowl outcome. Fallon and his house band The Roots pre-recorded the go-to sports anthem with Carrie Underwood, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Usher, Meghan Trainor, One Direction and Christina Aguilera. See … [Link]
Mashable » You should know your parents' social media end-of-life wishes
My parents have always been upfront with me about their wishes for when they die. I can remember talking about cremation, living wills, and Do Not Resuscitate orders way back in middle school. But when a PR pitch came across my inbox, announcing that in a recent survey only 16 percent of baby boomers had considered their "digital legacy" and only … [Link]
Mashable » Abbott's National Press Club speech takes on the Super Bowl, and loses
Alongside the Super Bowl on Monday, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's National Press Club speech began trending on Twitter. The address had been flagged as a last ditch attempt for the country's leader to salvage his position Things have gotten a little more complex #AbbottNPC #SuperBowlXLIX pic.twitter.com/ADqAEKPo9e — Charles Croucher (@ccroucher9) February 2, 2015 The crucial speech followed eight-days of hardcore … [Link]
Mashable » What's happened so far at the alleged Silk Road kingpin's trial
The trial of Ross Ulbricht began on Jan. 13. The 30-year-old is accused of being the mastermind behind Silk Road, what was once the planet's biggest online marketplace for illegal drugs The operation was worth $1.2 billion before federal law enforcement shuttered it in 2013. The kingpin behind Silk Road operated under the alias "Dread Pirate Roberts," a reference to the … [Link]
Slashdot » New Multi-Core Raspberry Pi 2 Launches
First time accepted submitter MicroHex writes Coming in at the same $35 price-point that has come to be expected from the Raspberry Pi, it looks like the new Model 2 will be packing a quad-core ARM processor with a GB of RAM. From the article: "The Raspberry Pi Foundation is likely to provoke a global geekgasm today with the surprise … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' touts huge celebrity cameos for 40th anniversary special
SNL might have three hours of programming to fill for its upcoming 40th anniversary special, but it looks like it will have no problem packing that time with star power. In two promos for the Feb. 15 special, which aired during Sunday night's Super Bowl, viewers were given a taste of the big names that will be popping up during … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Solves Rubik’s Cube with One Hand While Juggling with The Other [Video]
Watch as Hao-Zheng Lin, Taiwan’s fastest one handed speed cuber, solves Rubik’s Cubes of all shapes and sizes, including one that he does with just one hand while juggling a pair of balls with the other. [Kuma Films] The post Man Solves Rubik’s Cube with One Hand While Juggling with The Other [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
Mashable » Of course a fight broke out at the end of the Super Bowl
What a fitting ending to a season littered with violence With only 18 seconds left in the game, a fight broke out between several players of the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Despite the scuffle, the Patriots went on to win 28-24 See also: Richard Sherman's super sad face sums up the end of the Super Bowl Viewers were … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Madden' video game correctly predicted the Super Bowl outcome
It's officially time to start worrying about artificial intelligence. The 11th annual Super Bowl Madden simulation has proved eerily accurate this year, with the game correctly predicting the final score, 28-24, as well as the final touchdown, a pass from Tom Brady to wide receiver Julian Edelman. See also: Doug Baldwin fake pooped a football at the Super Bowl EA … [Link]
Mashable » Richard Sherman's super sad face sums up the end of the Super Bowl
Seahawks fans, it's okay to cry In the final seconds of the Super Bowl, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw a interception on a questionable play call, ending the team's shot of winning the close game. The camera quickly panned to corner back Richard Sherman whose reaction was akin to watching Voldemort take magical candy from a baby See also: Nationwide's Super … [Link]
Mashable » The Bellas and Green Bay Packers aca-battle in 'Pitch Perfect 2' trailer
Apparently the biggest battle of Super Bowl XLIX wasn't between the Patriots and the Seahawks The new, 40-second trailer for Pitch Perfect 2 dropped at the end of the first half of Sunday's big game and featured a whole lot of aca-awesome singing battles, including a "Bootylicious" performance by the Packers (which is totally better than playing in the Super … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Super Bowl
During a jovial event like Super Bowl Sunday, it's important to remember the less fortunate Namely, Kanye West. See also: Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch them all, here The musician/fashion designer's misery started late Saturday night on a double date with Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Feb 1, 2015 at 1:24am PST … [Link]
Mashable » Doug Baldwin fake pooped a football at the Super Bowl
NBC didn't want you to see Doug Baldwin pretending to poop a football The Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver celebrated a touchdown in the third quarter of the Super Bowl by pretending to remove his pants and lay down a pigskin deuce. Before Baldwin's crappy act of sportsmanship could be broadcast to a billion people, NBC cut away, and TV audiences were … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2101: Tweet Tweet BUY NOW!
A little bird told me to buy it! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry was a giant emoji during her Super Bowl halftime show
It’s 2015, so of course emoji needed to make an appearance at the Super Bowl Katy Perry closed her halftime performance with her hit song "Firework," getting hoisted over the audience by a sparkly shooting star that was a dead ringer for a emoji See also: Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch them all, here .@katyperry was a at halftime pic.twitter.com/GSno1t8oEp — … [Link]
Mashable » Freed Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste will come home to prawns and beer
Prawns and beer will be waiting when Australian Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste arrives home after being held for 400 days in an Egyptian prison. Greste's brother Andrew and parents, Lois and Juris, told the Australian press on Monday about their relief that Greste has been released and is currently resting in Cyprus See also: Egypt frees imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist … [Link]
Slashdot » DEA Planned To Monitor Cars Parked At Gun Shows Using License Plate Readers
HughPickens.com writes According to a newly disclosed DEA email obtained by the ACLU through the Freedom of Information Act, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives collaborated on plans to monitor gun show attendees using automatic license plate readers. Responding to inquiries about the document, the DEA said that the monitoring of gun shows … [Link]
Mashable » That Fiat Viagra commercial is creeping everyone out
Erectile dysfunction: not just for humans anymore. A Super Bowl XLIX commercial by Fiat, in which the little blue pill turns a small car into a 2016 Fiat 500X crossover, is turning heads across the world. Because, you know… what? See also: Why Super Bowl ads never live up to the hype The commercial features an aging couple, presumably about … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Katy Perry's quirky Super Bowl Halftime Show
She came. She roared. She conquered Katy Perry headlined Super Bowl XLIX's halftime show and she brought the quirky factor of the big game up several notches, as only she could. She emerged on a mechanical beast that could only be described as Megazord from Power Rangers. Then she one-upped every Olympic opening and closing ceremony by bringing out dancing trees … [Link]
Mashable » Walter White sells 'pharmaceuticals' in Esurance Super Bowl ad
He is the one who shills for insurance companies during Super Bowl ads Breaking Bad's Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston) returned to the small screen for an Esurance commercial during Sunday's big game. White wears his yellow hazmat suit behind the counter of a pharmacy while discussing drugs — or "pharmaceuticals" — and pretending to be some guy named … [Link]
Mashable » Nationwide's Super Bowl ad just bummed everyone out big time
Oh hey, having a good time watching the big game? Well, here's a dead child Nationwide Insurance, known hereafter as the Debbie Downers of Super Bowl XLIX, aired an ad called "Make Safe Happen" during the game's second quarter, which was basically the opposite of everything good and happy in this world. In the approximately 45-second spot, a sweet little … [Link]
Mashable » 'Furious 7' Super Bowl trailer takes crazy to a whole 'nother level
LOS ANGELES — "This takes crazy to a whole 'nother level," says Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) in the new Furious 7 trailer, just seconds before Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) drives a supercar out of one glass tower, into another and then jumps out of the vehicle before it shoots out the other side So, yeah. Consider yourself one-upped, driving-out-of-an-airplane scene. … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Katy Perry's halftime lead-in, created by the 'Gravity' film team
PHOENIX — The Super Bowl halftime show once again kicked off with a flashy 30-second video from Pepsi, which, through the wonders of CGI, transformed the University of Phoenix Stadium into a spaceship and gave a nod to some weird Arizona history Produced by Mekanism and the team behind the Oscar-winning film Gravity, the "Halftime Touches Down" spot aired just … [Link]
Mashable » How to block Super Bowl spoilers in Australia before watching the game tonight
There is nothing worse for an Australian NFL fan than having the boss decline your leave application on Super Bowl Monday The major showdown between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks kicks off at 10:30 a.m. AEDT and unless you've been smart enough to organise a long-running morning meeting with your television screen, you will want to block the … [Link]
Slashdot » Perl 6 In Time For Next Christmas?
An anonymous reader writes Larry Wall has reportedly announced at Fosdem that "Perl 6 Developers will attempt to make a development release of Version 1.0 of Perl 6.0 in time for his 61st Birthday this year and a Version 1.0 release by Christmas 2015." From the article: "There is going to be the inevitable discussions, comments and probably some mileage … [Link]
Mashable » 'Tomorrowland' is a rocket ride away in this new Super Bowl trailer
LOS ANGELES — The very first look at Tomorrowland we had back in October made it seem like just touching a magic medallion would take you there After Disney released this, its second trailer, during the first quarter of the Super Bowl, it's looking like you're going to need more firepower than that to get there. SEE ALSO: Movies to … [Link]
Mashable » Streaming the Super Bowl: Slow, pixelated and without any of the good ads
NBC is streaming the Super Bowl this year for all U.S. viewers — with or without a cable subscription — but that doesn't mean the experience is seamless. Although this is the first year the Super Bowl Halftime Show will be part of the live stream, watching online isn't exactly the same as watching on TV. See also: How to watch … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet thinks a Seahawks player went to 'University of Vagina'
NFL players prepare for their professional careers at prestigious universities, including the University of Vagina. Wait, what? Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan attended the University of REGINA, but his pronunciation of his alma mater during the player introductions at the Super Bowl had the Internet confused. It sounded like Ryan said "vagina," rather than "Regina." Yes, we're all 13-year-old boys. He … [Link]
Mashable » Chevy just trolled the entire country with its genius Super Bowl ad
Chevy, you evil geniuses The car company's Super Bowl XLIX ad for its Chevy Colorado truck aired quickly after kickoff, momentarily giving all of America a collective heart attack. The 30-second spot, showing a broken image and then cutting to complete dead air, fooled most game watchers that their cable had gone down See also: Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star-Lord Rides Motorcycle Amongst Pack of Pet Raptors in New Jurassic World Trailer [Video]
The newest Jurassic World Trailer is here! Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers. [Universal Pictures] The post Star-Lord Rides Motorcycle Amongst Pack of Pet … [Link]
Mashable » T-Mobile somehow got Kim Kardashian to tweet at you
For T-Mobile, a pair of celebrity-ridden commercials — one of them starring ever-overexposed reality star Kim Kardashian — wasn't enough for Super Bowl XLIX. It also created an online experience to go with the Kardashian ad, one with a cleverly interactive twist. In the on-air version of the ad, where Kardashian laments the photos of her that will never be viewed … [Link]
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