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

Mashable » Every look from the 2015 Grammys red carpet

Sunday 8 February 23:34:07 UTC 2015

Grammys-red-carpet-thumbnail-02Feed-tw Feed-fbAnother Sunday, another red carpet The red carpet at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards hit some interesting fashion notes on Sunday, because musicians inherently make questionable decisions — we're looking at you, Madonna. At least they are keeping the rhinestone industry in business. See also: Your handy Grammys guide to every artist performing on stage Here's to never growing weary of … [Link]

Mashable » Photographer highlights New Zealand's beauty on 3-month camper trip

Sunday 8 February 23:28:59 UTC 2015

NzFeed-tw Feed-fbJohan Lolos left his native Belgium 16 months ago, and he's not done traveling the world yet. In October, he embarked on a three-month camper van tour of New Zealand with three friends, which cost him about $1,200. See also: Air New Zealand's Hobbit Safety Video Is the 'Most Epic Ever Made' "I left Belgium with a round-the-world trip idea," Lolos, … [Link]

Mashable » Live: Follow the 2015 Grammy Awards on Mashable's live blog

Sunday 8 February 23:25:05 UTC 2015

Grammy-live-blog-madonna-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbWith more than 20 performances featuring nearly three dozen artists, the 2015 Grammy Awards is shaping up to be quite the affair. Be sure to follow the fun on Mashable's live blog. 3 things you need to know: We brought our selfie stick to the Grammys. Here are all the looks from the red carpet. Check the list of winners of … [Link]

Slashdot » Silk Road Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty After Federal Sting

Sunday 8 February 23:25:00 UTC 2015

Ars Technica reports that A 26-year-old Columbus, Ohio man has pleaded guilty to selling drugs through the Silk Road website. David Lawrence Handel apparently obtained methylone and other drugs from a supplier in China, which he then sold to buyers on the online black market. Among those buyers were Maryland federal agents, who were making undercover purchases. Handel shipped the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Boyhood' and 'The Theory of Everything' win big at the 2015 Bafta Awards

Sunday 8 February 23:18:35 UTC 2015

TheoryFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Boyhood and The Theory of Eveything were among the big winners at the 2015 Baftas at London's Royal Opera House Sunday. Boyhood picked up Best Film and The Theory of Everything won Outstanding British Film at the ceremony, which was presented by Stephen Fry. Fry introduced "Tom f*cking Cruise" to the stage to present the Best Film award. See … [Link]

Mashable » Riot at Egypt soccer match leaves 20 dead, report says

Sunday 8 February 22:33:55 UTC 2015

EgyptFeed-tw Feed-fbA violent riot broke out in Cairo between police and fans at a soccer match on Sunday, leaving at least 20 people dead. According to the Associated Press, the incident started just before the Egyptian Premier League soccer match at the Air Defense Stadium, which is located east of the city. Soccer clubs Zamalek and ENPPI were scheduled to play. See … [Link]

Slashdot » Free-As-In-Beer Electricity In Greece?

Sunday 8 February 22:28:00 UTC 2015

PolygamousRanchKid writes New Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will lay out his radical left-wing government's policies in a speech later on Sunday, firmly rejecting any more austerity forced on his debt-strapped country by its euro zone partners. In his first major speech to parliament as premier, Tsipras is expected to say that Greece wants no more bailout money, plans to … [Link]

Mashable » The first-ever selfie stick station hits the Grammys red carpet

Sunday 8 February 22:24:48 UTC 2015

Samsmith_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbCelebrities and selfie sticks are a match made in red-carpet heaven at the 57th annual Grammy Awards. Mashable is proud to partner with The Grammys to bring you a first-of-its-kind experience from the red carpet. As performers make their way to the awards show, our team will be camped out at the Recording Academy's Grammys Live red carpet booth to give … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's Prime Minister survives vote on leadership

Sunday 8 February 22:07:50 UTC 2015

AbbottjulieFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott remains the leader of the country after a vote was overturned regarding a leadership spill motion, a ruling that would have seen his position declared vacant The secret vote, which began at 9 a.m. on Monday in Australian parliament, came in at 61 votes against a leadership spill motion, compared to 39 in support of it. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Melanie's Marvelous Measles' children's book gets scathing Amazon reviews

Sunday 8 February 21:42:59 UTC 2015

MelanieFeed-tw Feed-fbThe word "marvelous" probably shouldn't be used to describe measles Author Stephanie Messenger is learning that the hard way. Her 2012 children's book Melanie's Marvelous Measles is getting renewed attention thanks to a recent deadly outbreak of measles in Disneyland in December. There have been more than 100 confirmed cases of the contagious virus across a dozen states The outbreak comes … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Are Videogrames Addictive? [Infographic]

Sunday 8 February 21:31:19 UTC 2015

[Source: ClarityWay | Via GT] The post Are Videogrames Addictive? [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Xenomorph Queen Ultra Deluxe Action Figure is Huge!

Sunday 8 February 21:30:09 UTC 2015

From Thinkgeek: It’s the Queen from Aliens. She’s big… and she’s mad. Over 30 points of articulation, including a spectacular poseable tail In scale with other NECA Aliens action figures Includes a display stand and two different interchangeable inner mouths Officially-licensed Aliens action figure Dimensions: over 15″ tall x 40″ long Ages 14+ WARNING – SMALL PARTS – Not intended … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Free to Play Portal 2 Mod Looks AMAZING [Game Trailer]

Sunday 8 February 21:30:04 UTC 2015

Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells an entirely new story about a new protagonist called Mel who travels with a new personality core and faces a new, still unknown threat. Main Features: – 20+ Puzzle and exploration filled maps – Custom Story and Dialogue – Custom Textures, … [Link]

Slashdot » RMS Objects To Support For LLVM's Debugger In GNU Emacs's Gud.el

Sunday 8 February 21:27:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with the news that Richard Stallman is upset over the prospect of GNU Emacs's Grand Unified Debugger (Gud.el) supporting LLVM's LLDB debugger. Stallman says it looks like there is a systematic effort to attack GNU packages and calls for the GNU Project to respond strategically. He wrote his concerns to the mailing list after a patch … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Lego Movie' directors mock Oscars as they pick up a Bafta

Sunday 8 February 21:23:59 UTC 2015

LegomovieFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The directors of The Lego Movie seem to have gotten over their Oscar snub. As they picked up the award for Best Animated Film during the Bafta ceremony at London's Royal Opera House on Sunday, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller dismissed the Academy Awards in favour of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. See also: The saddest … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Cosby cancels stand-up comedy performances in Boston, new accuser emerges

Sunday 8 February 21:05:35 UTC 2015

BillcosbyFeed-tw Feed-fbBill Cosby cancelled his Sunday stand-up comedy performances in Boston, as the area faces another major snowstorm that is forecast to last until Tuesday. “I have decided to cancel for your travel safety,” Cosby said in a statement, according to the Boston Globe. “No need to worry, I will be back soon to raise the roof with laughter.” See also: Mark … [Link]

Mashable » Hungry and homeless: In eastern Ukraine, Europe sees worsening humanitarian crisis

Sunday 8 February 20:20:06 UTC 2015

Img_2810Feed-tw Feed-fbARTEMIVSK, Ukraine — Larisa Yakovenko survived a direct rocket strike on her single-story Debaltseve cottage. But with the wreckage strewn about and her exit blocked, the 49-year-old woman with a disability was certain she would die from exposure to the cold or starvation, as she lay helpless amid the smoldering rubble. "I thought I wouldn’t live," said Yakovenko, who is paralyzed … [Link]

Slashdot » AP Test's Recursion Examples: An Exercise In Awkwardness

Sunday 8 February 20:15:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes "Yet another example of how AP exams are loaded with poor coding practices," quipped Alfred Thompson, referring to a recursive code example that prints the numbers 0 to 6, which was posted to the (closed) AP Computer Science Facebook group. "We are often forced to use code examples that are not ideal coding practice," Thompson notes. "We do that … [Link]

Slashdot » AP Test's Recursion Examples: An Exercise In Awkardness

Sunday 8 February 20:15:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes Yet another example of how AP exams are loaded with poor coding practices," quipped Alfred Thompson, referring to a recursive code example that prints the numbers 0 to 6, which was posted to the (closed) AP Computer Science Facebook group. "We are often forced to use code examples that are not ideal coding practice," Thompson notes. "We do that … [Link]

Mashable » Your handy Grammys guide to every artist performing on stage

Sunday 8 February 19:54:06 UTC 2015

Rihanna-grammys-performersFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The 57th Grammy Awards is shaping up to be more of a concert than an awards show, with more than 20 performances — featuring nearly three dozen artists — scheduled or rumored to take place on Sunday. How CBS and The Recording Academy plan to squeeze in the awards is beyond us, but we're not complaining because everyone … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Earth Pro Now Available Free

Sunday 8 February 19:24:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes Google has long offered a Pro version of Google Earth for $399 per year that includes some pretty cool extras not found in the free version. Now Rick Broida reports at Cnet that you can get Google Earth Pro absolutely free. All you have to do is download the installer, run it, then sign in using your e-mail … [Link]

Mashable » Huffington Post adds Australian edition, plans for entry into China

Sunday 8 February 19:00:01 UTC 2015

Arianna-huffingtonFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Huffington Post is headed to Australia, with more international expansion on the horizon — including Mexico and China. The digital media publication will be launching in Australia in the second quarter of 2014 in partnership with Fairfax Media, a local Australian firm. Australia represents one of the last western markets that HuffPo had not yet tapped. After this, its focus … [Link]

Mashable » Chipotle apologizes for racist tweets during Twitter hack

Sunday 8 February 18:32:38 UTC 2015

ChipotleFeed-tw Feed-fbChipotle apologized on Sunday for a series of racist tweets that were sent from the brand's Twitter account while it was hacked. The messages targeted U.S. President Barack Obama and several government agencies, and Chipotle's Twitter avatar was replaced with an image of a swastika A spokesperson for the Mexican food chain confirmed that Chipotle's account was hacked for two hours … [Link]

Slashdot » Replacing the Turing Test

Sunday 8 February 18:19:00 UTC 2015

mikejuk writes A plan is afoot to replace the Turing test as a measure of a computer's ability to think. The idea is for an annual or bi-annual Turing Championship consisting of three to five different challenging tasks. A recent workshop at the 2015 AAAI Conference of Artificial Intelligence was chaired by Gary Marcus, a professor of psychology at New … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan make $75M donation to San Francisco hospital

Sunday 8 February 17:59:46 UTC 2015

MarkpriscillaFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have donated $75 million to the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, making what's believed to be the largest private gift from individuals to a public hospital in U.S. history. The money will go toward completing The General's acute care and trauma center, which will open in December 2015, helping convert … [Link]

Mashable » 5 strange, but true animal sex facts

Sunday 8 February 17:27:51 UTC 2015

Panda-sex1Feed-tw Feed-fb Horny humans try to impress love interests in many weird ways, but thankfully, flinging feces isn't usually one of them The poop throw of love done by hippos is just one animal sex fact you'll learn in the video, above. Hippos, anacondas and slugs all engage in sexual behavior that make Fifty Shades of Grey look boring. S#!t gets real … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is There a Web Development Linux Distro?

Sunday 8 February 17:25:00 UTC 2015

Qbertino writes I've been a linux user for more than 15 years now and in the last ten I've done basically all my non-trivial web development on Linux. SuSE in the early days, after that either Debian or, more recently, Ubuntu, if I want something to click on. What really bugs me is, that every time I make a new … [Link]

Mashable » The Grammys will get a major dose of YouTube powerhouse Tyler Oakley

Sunday 8 February 16:55:27 UTC 2015

Tyler-oakley-grammysFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — "Tyler, Tyler, Tyler," the crowd chanted while staring up at YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley, who's blushing atop the House of Blues balcony at a recent MTV music event he attended just to watch the artists perform onstage. With his disarming smile, captivating wit, impact on pop culture and knack for social activism, which has attracted millions of rabid … [Link]

Mashable » Iconic North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith dead at 83

Sunday 8 February 16:32:31 UTC 2015

Dean-smithFeed-tw Feed-fbDean Smith, the coaching innovator who won two national championships at North Carolina, an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and induction into basketball's Hall of Fame more than a decade before he left the bench, has died. He was 83. The retired coach died "peacefully" at his North Carolina home Saturday night, the school said in a statement Sunday from Smith's … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman Has PTSD? The Psychology of Batman [Video]

Sunday 8 February 16:32:25 UTC 2015

Apparently, Batman might have Posttraumatic stress disorder. Watch as POP PSYCH! demonstrate why that could be the case. [Wisecrack] The post Batman Has PTSD? The Psychology of Batman [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Game of Clones: George R.R. Martin Clones Himself to Finish His Books [Video]

Sunday 8 February 16:31:45 UTC 2015

George R.R. Martin, Meet George R.R.R.R. Martin. [humordy] The post Game of Clones: George R.R. Martin Clones Himself to Finish His Books [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 3 Fun Facts You May Not Have Known About Jurassic Park [Video]

Sunday 8 February 16:30:38 UTC 2015

From MovieBlast: Jurassic Park is one of our all time favorite films, and we’re excited for Jurassic World coming out this year, so why not animate some interesting facts about the original? [MovieBlast] The post 3 Fun Facts You May Not Have Known About Jurassic Park [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » What would it be like to live on Mercury?

Sunday 8 February 16:30:15 UTC 2015

Mariner10_mercuryFeed-tw Feed-fbWith its extreme temperature fluctuations, Mercury is not likely a planet that humans would ever want to colonize. But if we had the technology to survive on the planet closest to the sun, what would it be like to live there? To date, only two spacecraft have visited Mercury. The first, Mariner 10, conducted a series of Mercury flybys in 1974, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Secrets of the home: The weather in your hallway

Sunday 8 February 16:30:00 UTC 2015

Different rooms have their own temperature, humidity and light. So what's the forecast where you live? (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Launch of "GoreSat" Planned For Today, Along With Another Landing Attempt

Sunday 8 February 16:17:00 UTC 2015

The New York Times reports that SpaceX will again attempt to recover a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, after the recent unsuccessful try; the company believes the lessons from the earlier launch have been learned, and today's launch will be loaded with more hydraulic fluid. This evening, the rocket is to loft the satellite nicknamed "GoreSat," after Al Gore, who envisioned … [Link]

Mashable » 13 jaw-dropping caves you can safely explore

Sunday 8 February 15:30:34 UTC 2015

Howe1Feed-tw Feed-fbMan left the cave centuries ago, but we're still diving back in for different reasons. The beautiful natural structures peak our interest, feed our hunger for curiosity and educate us on this mysterious planet. Modern equipment has brought caving, also known as spelunking, to new and dangerous depths. But most couch surfers and tourists don't really want to risk their lives … [Link]

Mashable » Teen arrested in Pittsburgh-area mall shooting; only 1 of 3 victims targeted

Sunday 8 February 15:28:10 UTC 2015

Monroeville-mallFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 2:35 p.m. ET: Monroeville Mall announced on Sunday that it will be enforcing a "Youth Escort Policy," which requires that all visitors under 18 be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years old, on Friday and Saturday nights after 6 p.m., according to a mall statement. “Through feedback from many community leaders and groups and … [Link]

Slashdot » Xfce Getting a New Version Soon

Sunday 8 February 15:00:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes It looks like the release of Xfce 4.12 is finally about to materialize. It has been about two and half years since the last stable release. There is now a concerted effort underway to ship a new release of this lightweight GTK+2 desktop environment out around the end of February or early March. "As we have discussed the … [Link]

Mashable » Egypt sets retrial date for jailed Al Jazeera journalists

Sunday 8 February 14:54:39 UTC 2015

Journliasts1Feed-tw Feed-fbEgyptian authorities have set a retrial date of Feb. 12 for two jailed Al Jazeera journalists Baher Mohamed, a producer, and Mohamed Fahmy, Al Jazeera's Cairo bureau chief, have been in jail for 407 days. They were arrested "after being falsely accused of colluding with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood," Al Jazeera said Sunday in a post announcing the retrial See also: … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Kindle E-Reader for just $59 + 40% Off Select Kindle E-Reader and Fire Tablet Accessories

Sunday 8 February 14:47:21 UTC 2015

for today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the classic kindle e-reader for just $59 ($20 off!) and offers 40% off or more on select kindle e-readers and fire tablets accessories. -Kindle E-Reader – $79 $59 -40% Off Select Kindle E-Reader and Fire Tablet Accessories The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Kindle E-Reader for just $59 + … [Link]

Mashable » Monogamy and polygamy may both be normal for humans

Sunday 8 February 14:15:51 UTC 2015

PolygamyFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you a Don Draper or a Mr. Darcy? It turns out, people may naturally fall into two distinct groups: those who want a long-term love, and those seeking more casual encounters, a new study suggests. Both men and women sorted into these two groups, though slightly more men tended to seek short-term encounters, the researchers found. The findings could partly … [Link]

Mashable » How real is middle child syndrome?

Sunday 8 February 14:04:11 UTC 2015

Middle-child-syndrome-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s rough being a middle child The oldest kid gets undivided attention from overeager parents, while the youngest gets more freedom and special treatment. Meanwhile, the middle child is just there, squished between siblings. Right? Despite the challenges middle children may face, some of the suggested symptoms of middle child syndrome (MCS) might be slightly hyperbolic. See also: I Felt Like … [Link]

Slashdot » Canadian Supreme Court Rules Ban On Assisted Suicide Unconstitutional

Sunday 8 February 13:56:00 UTC 2015

BarbaraHudson writes with word that Canada's Supreme Court has issued a strong statement in defense of Canadians' right to choose assisted suicide: [A] judgment, which is unsigned to reflect the unanimous institutional weight of the court, says the current ban on assisted suicide infringes on all three of the life, liberty and security of person provisions in Section 7 of … [Link]

Mashable » How to share your saved images on Snapchat

Sunday 8 February 13:06:14 UTC 2015

Snapchat-breakfastFeed-tw Feed-fbSnapchatters rejoice! It is possible to send an image from your Camera Roll in Snapchat. With the ephemeral messaging app's Chat functionality, you can send photos and screenshots to your friends directly from your smartphone's photo gallery. See also: 10 clever Snapchat puns you'll want to replay over and over Learn how to send a saved image on Snapchat with our … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Miss You: A Story About a Lonely Stormtrooper and his Far Away Alien Cat [Video]

Sunday 8 February 12:33:34 UTC 2015

A movie about missing a loved one. And what you’ll do to feel that you are close even though you are far, far away. [Twistedspeedo – To The Rescue! | Via LS] The post I Miss You: A Story About a Lonely Stormtrooper and his Far Away Alien Cat [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 30 More Life Hacks Debunked [Video]

Sunday 8 February 12:32:33 UTC 2015

Watch as John Green debunks 30 online life hacks, including the fact that dead batteries bounce, the optimum way to eat a cupcake, and many more. [Mental Floss] The post 30 More Life Hacks Debunked [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Geekiest Things Neil deGrasse Tyson Has Ever Done [Video]

Sunday 8 February 12:31:22 UTC 2015

Did you know that Neil deGrasse Tyson started wrestling because he wanted to be a geek superheroe that would defend other geeks from the oppression of the bullies? That’s just one of the many geeky things the man has done in his life. Check out the video for more! [Business Insider | Via TMS] The post The Geekiest Things Neil … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The War Doctor: A Short Doctor Who Fan Film [Video]

Sunday 8 February 12:30:46 UTC 2015

‘Seasons of War’ is an unofficial short film, which features the character of the War Doctor from the BBC TV series, and has been created to help promote an anthology of specially-commissioned stories about him – all in aid of the UK charity, Caudwell Children. [A Crow Trod] The post The War Doctor: A Short Doctor Who Fan Film [Video] … [Link]

Mashable » 23 helpful texts for new parents, timed to coincide with baby's growth

Sunday 8 February 12:04:29 UTC 2015

Baby-and-mother-textFeed-tw Feed-fbFor parents of infants, days are a whirlwind of playing, napping, eating, and of course, diaper events In the midst of all this chaos, finding simple ways to stimulate a baby's growing brain can seem like an overwhelming task See also: 10 Emoji Meanings That Might Surprise You But a new texting program from Sesame Street and Too Small to Fail, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple and YouTube surprise all at Clive Davis' big Grammys party

Sunday 8 February 11:12:36 UTC 2015

Pentatonix-grammysFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Times change. In its 39th year, music mogul Clive Davis' pre-Grammy Awards gala once again was Grammy week's hottest ticket in town, but this year more than ever the party showcased digital's monumental impact on the music industry Davis not only handpicks every guest and performer at the star-studded event, he also name-drops his selections with grandiose introductions. … [Link]

Slashdot » Xenon Flashes Can Make New Raspberry Pi 2 Freeze and Reboot

Sunday 8 February 11:07:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Unfortunately for Raspberry Pi 2 owners who are trying to photograph their devices, … the Raspberry Pi 2 has been found to be Xenon flash sensitive. Any camera with a Xenon flash aimed at the device is causing the device to freeze for a few seconds before rebooting. The forum thread about the bug is an … [Link]

Mashable » The women workers of WWI are the definition of empowerment

Sunday 8 February 10:07:11 UTC 2015

Women-wwi1Feed-tw Feed-fbWomen pilots in flying suits.Image: National Library of France via EuropeanaDuring World War I, with vast numbers of men either enlisting or conscripted to fight in the various forces, women stepped up to take their place as workers. As well as traditionally female occupations at the time, such as nurses or teachers, many women undertook conventionally male roles in transport, for example, … [Link]

Slashdot » DARPA's ALASA Could Pave Way For Cheaper, Faster Satellite Launches

Sunday 8 February 8:18:00 UTC 2015

hypnosec writes DARPA is all set to take its Airborne Launch Assist Space Access module (ALASA) program to the next level after the program has shown promising results toward its mission of sending 100-pound satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) for just $1 million per launch." ALASA is a new program that seeks to streamline production and encourage re-usability and … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Appy Pie Launches Video Social Networking API

Sunday 8 February 5:50:12 UTC 2015

Appy Pie, cloud-based app builder, has launched a Video Social Networking API. The API enables app builders and developers to create complete video sharing social networking apps. The API hosts video clips online and creates a social network around the videos. Users can maintain profiles and follow other users. [Link]

Slashdot » Mystery Ash Clouds Rain In Parts of Washington, Oregon

Sunday 8 February 5:20:00 UTC 2015

Inland parts of Oregon and Washington, as well as Idaho, have experienced a strange, murky rain today that contains what seems to be volcanic ash, though ash from which volcano isn't completely clear. Experts said they are checking out several possible explanations including a recent volcanic eruption in Mexico and one in Russia. The weather service said the rainstorm may … [Link]

Mashable » Pittsburgh-area mall shooting injures three, two critically

Sunday 8 February 5:16:54 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-02-07-at-9.11.45-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbMONROEVILLE, Pa. — Gunfire erupted at a Pittsburgh-area shopping center on Saturday, wounding three people, two critically, in a shooting that was targeted, police said. The mall and a hospital's emergency room were placed on lockdown as police searched for the gunman. The shootings occurred inside a Macy's store at about 7:30 p.m., sending shoppers running. Police went store to store … [Link]

Mashable » First stars in universe were born 100 million years later than previously thought

Sunday 8 February 4:00:40 UTC 2015

Star-clusterFeed-tw Feed-fbThe very first stars in the universe need to reset their birthday clocks: These ancient objects burst into existence more than 100 million years later than scientists previously thought, according to new research. A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the light from some of the very first stars and galaxies lit up the universe and ended a period … [Link]

Mashable » Dashcams can reveal so much, but they rarely lure U.S. drivers

Sunday 8 February 3:50:16 UTC 2015

1dsh1Feed-tw Feed-fbWe use them to take millions of Instagram selfies every day. They've made it almost too easy to post unending streams of videos and images on YouTube and Twitter. But when it comes to documenting our car trips in the U.S., cameras mysteriously disappear from the digital scrapbooking landscape. And on those rare occasions that we do catch video footage from … [Link]

Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Paper, SwiftKey, uHealth and more

Sunday 8 February 3:00:48 UTC 2015

App-round-up-206Feed-tw Feed-fb With news swirling around Twitter's most recent earnings and CEO Dick Costolo's comments about taking on trolls, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: High There is a dating app for pot smokers This week's list includes … [Link]

Slashdot » Dell Venue 8 7000, "World's Thinnest Tablet" With Intel Moorefield Atom Reviewed

Sunday 8 February 2:35:38 UTC 2015

MojoKid (1002251) writes "Dell recently launched their Android-based Venue 8 7000 slate, claiming it's the "world's thinnest" tablet. It measures a mere 6 millimeters thick, or 0.24 inches and change. That's 0.1mm slimmer than Apple's iPad Air 2 and 1.5mm flatter than the iPad mini 3, giving Dell full bragging rights, even if by a hair. Dell also opted for … [Link]

Mashable » Land Rover and Jaguar to recall 104,000 vehicles

Sunday 8 February 2:14:49 UTC 2015

LandroverFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — Land Rover and Jaguar are recalling 104,000 vehicles because of problems with the brakes and lights. The largest recall involves a brake-hose issue that Jaguar Land Rover North America studied and dismissed, only to reopen after an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued notices on the recalls Friday. The safety agency said that Jaguar Land Rover North … [Link]

Slashdot » The First Ubuntu Phone Is Here, With Underwhelming Hardware

Sunday 8 February 2:14:00 UTC 2015

A few days ago, Fast Company reviewer Jay Cassano was enthusiastic about Ubuntu's approach to apps for its new phone OS: namely, not relying on them, and instead interfacing seamlessly with existing websites and protocols. Now, new submitter ablutions (4006541) writes with a less than glowing review at The Daily Dot of the actual hardware that the OS is launching … [Link]

Mashable » Chimpanzees can learn grunt 'dialects,' study shows

Sunday 8 February 2:00:57 UTC 2015

ChimpFeed-tw Feed-fbZookeepers at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo began a fascinating social experiment in 2010: They put a group of chimpanzees raised locally in the Netherlands together with a group of chimps raised in Scotland. This kind of chimpanzee-group mixing almost never occurs in the wild. Like all chimpanzees, the two groups of chimps in the study had special grunts for certain types of … [Link]

Mashable » Rosie O'Donnell leaving 'The View' to spend more time with family

Sunday 8 February 1:32:30 UTC 2015

OdonnellFeed-tw Feed-fbRosie O'Donnell is leaving ABC's The View for the second time. After separating from her wife of three years, Michelle Rounds, in November, O'Donnell is giving up her spot on the daytime talk show in order to focus on her children, O'Donnell's representative Cindi Berger said in a statement. See also: Rosie O'Donnell Is Coming Back To 'The View' "Rosie has … [Link]

Mashable » Mercury levels in yellowfin tuna have been increasing steadily since 1998

Sunday 8 February 1:00:06 UTC 2015

TunaFeed-tw Feed-fbThe tuna we're eating is becoming more mercury-laden every year, and it's most likely our own fault. That's according to new research out of the University of Michigan, which found that mercury levels in yellowfin tuna caught in the Pacific Ocean have increased nearly four percent every year since 1998. For seafood lovers, warnings of high mercury concentrations in fish are … [Link]

Mashable » The Japanese army crafted a huge Star Wars sculpture out of snow

Sunday 8 February 0:00:33 UTC 2015

R_d2c8657Feed-tw Feed-fbWhile we've been complaining about "blizzards" the Japanese army took their snowfall as an opportunity to create a giant Star Wars sculpture for the Sapporo Snow Festival The stunt, which was approved by Lucasfilm, comes ahead of the much anticipated next installment in the series, Star Wars: The Force Awakens See also: 'Star Wars: Episode VII' reimagined as a neon galaxy … [Link]

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