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 » Nigeria delays elections after attacks from extremists
Nigeria has decided to postpone the country's hotly contested elections for six weeks, as violent attacks from the extremist group Boko Haram grip the nation. Despite pledges of support from African Union countries taking part in a joint task force to combat Boko Haram, it's still unclear who will command the forces — or whether the country will make any gains … [Link]
Slashdot » Neil Armstrong's Widow Discovers Moon Camera In Bag
hypnosec writes Over 40 years after Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 trip, a hidden bag full of artifacts has been discovered by his widow Carol Armstrong. Carol found the bag after Neil's death shortly after he underwent heart surgery. The bag contained a total of 20 items including the priceless 16mm movie camera that recorded Apollo 11's descent to the surface … [Link]
Mashable » Data-driven game development helps 'Evolve' reach its final form
In any multiplayer game, it's easy to assume the other side has the advantage, especially when you're struggling. It was a problem that concerned players of Evolve, an upcoming title that pits four players against a powerful monster Evolve let gamers put it through its paces in a large, very public alpha and beta. After the beta in mid-January, the team … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dying Light' is a bright spark in the wasteland of zombie games
I’ve been in a torrid love affair with zombie games since I first played Resident Evil in 1996. Over the years there’s been a gradual build-up of fatigue as far as the subject matter goes, and I find myself sighing when yet another “innovative” zombie apocalypse-themed survival horror game comes down the pipe As much as I hate to say it, … [Link]
Mashable » Teens don't understand why anyone bought Nintendo's Power Glove
Ah, the '80s. A time when video game technology had all the promise in front of it. A time of weird experimentation, where a lot of things didn't exactly work as advertised. That's the story of Nintendo's Power Glove, an early motion controller released in 1989 that paired with sensors to control early Nintendo Entertainment System games (which it did … [Link]
Mashable » Baby owls swerve to the beat in tiny dance off
Think Beyonce or Channing Tatum have serious dance skills? Those playas have nothing on these baby owls. These badass birds bring the heat to the lawn, popping, locking, and head-twisting their way to internet stardom. One even makes a grand entrance, emerging from underground like Rihanna at a stadium concert The video, courtesy of GoPro and photographer Megan Lorenz, should … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Systemline Music Server API Brings IoT to AV Systems
Systemline is promoting an "Open API" for their home music systems to attract more manufacturers and installers.
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Slashdot » Airport Using Google Glass For Security and Passenger Information
An anonymous reader notes this story about how an Amsterdam airport is putting Google Glass to use. "One of Europe's busiest airports, Amsterdam's Schiphol hub in the Netherlands, is trialling Google Glass for use by airport authority officers as a hands-free way to look up gate and airplane information. It's also testing Google's face computer on travelers passing through the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Skype for iPhone Revives URI Support
Skype pushed out an update to its iPhone application today that makes a number of improvements to the calling service. Most importantly, it brings back URIs, which were previously stripped out for unknown reasons.
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Mashable » Stunning Grammy portraits, once for winners' eyes only, hit Instagram
LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy shattered a major tradition this year, allowing famed music photographer Danny Clinch's annual Grammy winners' portraits to be shared with the public for the first time — via Instagram. Until Sunday night, Clinch's intimate backstage Grammys photos were only printed and mailed to the winners as keepsakes for their musical achievements for more than a … [Link]
Mashable » WestJet tortures bachelors by deciding the exact moment they'll propose
Dropping the big question is nerve-wracking enough as it is. But WestJet turned the proposal into pure torture for two lucky guys The airline, which is known for its inspiring viral videos as part of its advertising, had a bit more fun for Valentine's Day. WestJet tracked down two men shopping for engagement rings for their girlfriends and offered the … [Link]
Mashable » The activists working to transform Africa's largest slum, one girl at a time
Kennedy Odede grew up in what is widely known to be Africa's biggest slum, a poverty-stricken, overcrowded expanse of housing called Kibera in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Home to an estimated 1 million people living in a space about the size of Central Park, the unrecognized settlement has no running water, electricity or public schools. But Odede was able to … [Link]
Mashable » Google's dog robot looks too real for comfort when getting kicked
Ever since Google bought Boston Dynamics in 2013, the company has said little about what it's building in the Boston Dynamics labs in Waltham, Massachusetts. All we get is the occasional amazing (and somewhat creepy) robot video The latest entry, a two-minute exercise in robot abuse, features Spot, a smaller version of the giant Big Dog quadruped robot. The 160-pound, … [Link]
Mashable » Albuquerque hopes for another tourism hit with 'Better Call Saul'
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico's largest city is back to being featured in another television show more than a year after the end of AMC-TV series Breaking Bad. Better Call Saul premiered Sunday, and city officials hope the prequel to the hit series sparks more interest in Albuquerque after Breaking Bad spawned tours, sales of novelty items and even a … [Link]
Geek Culture » Review: Pelican cases for iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air
We had the opportunity to review two new cases from Pelican, the Voyager 307030 iPhone 6 Plus and the 311030 Voyager iPod Air 2. Both are constructed of impact absorbing materials, and both designed to protect their respectful units from shocks and drops. The iPhone 6 Plus case also includes a couple of scratch resistant coated screen protectors. Both are … [Link]
Mashable » Philadelphia restaurant is offering a year's supply of burgers for $144
Close your eyes. Take a moment and imagine that every day — for 365 days — you received a free hamburger and an order of friesAm I in heaven? you may wonder. No. This is reality. A reality, that is, which includes a one-time Groupon purchase for a year's worth of burgers. See also: 8 Wines to Pair With Your Fast … [Link]
Mashable » The Holderness family sees your hate, raises you another parody
How do you measure Internet hate? In daylights? In sunsets? In midnights? In cups of coffee? No, in YouTube and Facebook comments, of course Kim and Penn Holderness decided to embrace their warm and fuzzy Internet trolls with a parody of the Rent song "Seasons of Love," replacing the lyrics with actual comments they've received, including, "These people are so … [Link]
Slashdot » The Technologies That Betrayed Silk Road's Anonymity
itwbennett writes Silk Road was based on an expectation of anonymity: Servers operated within an anonymous Tor network. Transactions between buyers and sellers were conducted in bitcoin. Everything was supposedly untraceable. Yet prosecutors presented a wealth of digital evidence to convince the jury that Ross Ulbricht was Dread Pirate Roberts, the handle used by the chief operator of the site. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Relocated Chimps May Have Adopted Local Dialect
Headlines suggest Dutch chimpanzees have learned to grunt with a Scottish accent. But the findings don’t quite back that out, and exactly what has happened may not be quite so simplistic. Christian Science Monitor reported on the experiment at Edinburgh Zoo in the United Kingdom. There a group of chimpanzees raised in the Netherlands moved in with a locally-raised group … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » EPIC Star Wars vs Star Trek Fan-Made Trailer [Video]
Ever wanted to see what happens when Star Wars and Star Trek clash? Well in this epic trailer you will see. It is time for Star Wars VS Star Trek! [Alex Luthor] The post EPIC Star Wars vs Star Trek Fan-Made Trailer [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Microsoft Will Finish Windows 10 in June
For those tapping your fingers together feverishly waiting for the newest OS for their PC’s, looks like Microsoft will be finishing up Windows 10 in June. While that may seem like a short time between announcement and release, they followed a very similar template with Windows 8, so it’s not like they can’t deliver on their promises. But much like … [Link]
Mashable » Rude hawk crashes through man's window, poops on everything
Well, this is hawkward. After letting his Corgi outside, Reddit user hewlandrower heard his bedroom window shatter. Thinking it was a robbery, he rushed to the scene, only to find a hawk lying on his floor dazed and confused. (Beware, the language in the video below is NSFW.) See also: Drones Are No Match for Hungry Hawks This motherfucker. A video … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter: Government requests for your data spiked 40% since summer
Like it or not, governments are more curious than ever about Twitter users. The social network released its latest government transparency report on Monday, revealing that the number of requests for user information in the second half of 2014 jumped 40% over the previous six months. See also: Will Twitter let users pay for verified accounts? Twitter received 2,871 requests for … [Link]
Mashable » Better call it a hit: 'Better Call Saul' series premiere breaks ratings record
Ratings for the Grammys this year were less than stellar. And Better Call Saul may be part of the reason it took such a hit. AMC announced Monday that the series premiere of the Breaking Bad spinoff was the biggest series premiere in cable history among adults ages 18 to 49, drawing 4.4 million viewers in that key demo (3.4 rating) … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what 5 world leaders think about arming Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Barack Obama met in Washington on Monday to discuss the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels, as Western world leaders debated whether to arm the Ukrainian military. Merkel recently met with French President François Hollande and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to find a solution to the fighting in eastern Ukraine, and … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny hamsters get cozy on tiny Valentine's Day date
Love is on the menu tonight. Also, hamster food. HelloDenizen is officially the YouTube king of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." People just can't get enough of those videos featuring tiny hamster-sized portions of gourmet food. The hamsters, who have previously gone to town on pint-sized pizzas and mini burritos, are now feasting on something a bit more … [Link]
Mashable » The most captivating Grammys guest — who wasn't a performer at all
The most captivating performer at the Grammys on Sunday wasn't a celebrity entertainer, but a domestic abuse survivor with a powerful message Brooke Axtell, a 34-year-old activist based in Austin, Texas, described her harrowing experience in an abusive relationship and urged survivors to seek help See also: Stay With Me: How Mashable covered the 2015 Grammy Awards "After a year of … [Link]
Mashable » Jamie Foxx's 5-year-old daughter had the best Grammys ever
Being Jamie Foxx's adorable daughter has its perks — like going to the Grammy Awards and chilling with super famous people Foxx's 5-year-old daughter, Annalise Bishop, tagged along with her dad to the Grammys on Sunday, where Foxx presented the award for Record of the Year with music legend Stevie Wonder. See also: Highlight reel: The best of the 2015 Grammys … [Link]
Slashdot » Rich Olson Embodies the Spirit of the Maker Movement (Video)
What kind of person builds a cloud chamber at home in his spare time — and wants to make it easy for other people to make them, too? How about someone who uses a 3-D printer to make shifters for his bicycle? And then there's the spherical speaker enclosures and the alarm clock that shreds money if you don't wake … [Link]
Mashable » So, about that Tinder-themed anti-smoking ad from the Grammys…
Left swipe dat. Most millennials use Tinder, or at least know what it is (and if they say they don't, they're pretending). So when the anti-smoking collective Truth.com wanted its message to appeal to a younger audience, it used the popular dating app — plus a bunch of Internet stars — to highlight how smoking makes you less attractive in … [Link]
Mashable » Your fellow airline passengers might be influencing what you buy
Airplane passengers are 30% more likely to purchase in-flight amenities, like snacks and entertainment, if another passenger next to them makes a purchase first. That's the conclusion of new research out of Stanford University, which looks at purchases on 2,000 flights. See also: Thanks for flying with us! Your Wi-Fi charges are $1,171. Pedro M. Gardete, assistant professor of marketing at … [Link]
Mashable » 31 songs for the ultimate night out in Las Vegas
When you find yourself in Las Vegas, you can expect to enjoy a few late nights out, especially if you're living it up at The LINQ Las Vegas — this place has enough drinks, activities and entertainment to keep you going 24/7. And if you're going to have the energy to enjoy the attractions, casinos and nightclubs, then you need a … [Link]
Mashable » 8 celebrity tips for keeping your cool when Kanye pulls a Kanye
Keep calm and Beyonce on. Kanye West crashing Beck's acceptance speech at the Grammys isn't the first time the rapper has rushed to aid Beyonce — and chances are, it won't be the last. See also: Kanye West interrupting Beck at the Grammys was definitely not a joke Between Jay-Z, Pharrell, Chrissy Teigen and Queen Bey herself, there are plenty of … [Link]
Mashable » Skateboarding tortoise rolls right into our hearts
A tiny tortoise has learned how to skateboard, intent on joining the ranks of long-boarding hippy kids that make you feel terribly old as they soar past you on the sidewalk so gracefully, hair and stink blowing in the wind So far, he's only good enough to pull himself along the floor marginally faster than he could walk, but someday … [Link]
Slashdot » DEA Hands MuckRock a $1.4 Million Estimate For Responsive Documents
An anonymous reader writes with news about what might be the largest Freedom of Information Act fee yet. "The EFF recently kicked off a contest for the 'most outrageous response to a Freedom of Information Act request' and we already have a frontrunner for the first inaugural 'Foilie.' MuckRock's loose confederation of FOIA rabblerousers has been hit with a $1.4 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Don’t Worry About Anything [Comic]
That sounds like the plot of a really, really terrifying film. *shudders* [Source: Poorly Drawn Lines | Like Poorly Drawn Lines on Facebook | Follow Poorly Drawn Lines on Twitter] The post Don’t Worry About Anything [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Torrent site Kickass switches domains again after seizure
Torrent sharing site KickassTorrents is unavailable on its kickass.so web address after the domain was seized by authorities, TorrentFreak reports One of the most prominent torrent sites around, KickassTorrents switched to a Somalian (.so) top level domain (TLD) in November. It was previously located on the kickass.to web address, a domain from Tonga. See also: Pirate Bay resurrected by fellow torrent … [Link]
Slashdot » New Multi-Purpose Backdoor Targets Linux Servers
An anonymous reader writes A new multi-purpose Linux Trojan that opens a backdoor on the target machine and can make it participate in DDoS attacks has been discovered and analyzed by Dr. Web researchers, who believe that the Chinese hacker group ChinaZ might be behind it. "First, Linux.BackDoor.Xnote.1 sends information about the infected system to the server. It then goes … [Link]
Mashable » Grammys 2015, I'mma let you finish, but millions more watched in 2014
Though Sunday night's Grammys gifted us with Prince memes and an almost-repeat of Kanye's "I'mma let you finish" from 2009, the ratings for the awards show have come in somewhat under expectations According to Nielsen numbers released by CBS, the show — during which Sam Smith and Beck won big — attracted 25.3 million viewers and an 8.5 rating among adults … [Link]
Mashable » If you inherit a bunch of jewelry, don't brag about it on Facebook
Hashtag: Easy target. Police say boastful posts on Facebook and Instagram about a jewelry inheritance apparently prompted three men to target a Philadelphia home for a robbery. See also: 10 ways Facebook has ruined your life Detectives say three men wearing ski masks and wielding pistols kicked in the door of a residence in the Somerton neighborhood at around 2:30 a.m. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cormorants: the world's most hated bird?
They've been called fish thieves, riverbank wreckers and alien invaders. But the slaughter of cormorants isn't justified, says conservation biologist Linda Wires (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Alleged Bitcoin Scam Leaves Millions Missing
First time accepted submitter OutOnARock writes Yahoo Finance is reporting on the latest Bitcoin scam, this time from Hong Kong. "Investors in a Hong Kong-based Bitcoin trading company fear they have fallen victim to a scam after it closed down, a lawmaker said Monday, adding losses could total HK$3 billion ($387 million). Leung Yiu-chung said his office recently received reports … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Powers of the One Ring Explained [Video]
In this video, Youtuber CGP Grey explains everything you need to know about Sauron’s One Ring and its powers. This is the second video in a series explaining little known facts about the Universe of The Lord of the Rings. [CGP Grey] The post The Powers of the One Ring Explained [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Now Available In Cuba
aBaldrich writes Streaming video service Netflix will be available to Cuban customers starting today, at the $7.99 U.S. per month rate that it offers in the U.S., the company announced today. It'll still require an international payment method for now, as well as Internet access (which still isn't ubiquitous in [Cuba]), but it's an early start that Netflix says it … [Link]
New Scientist – News » An encyclopaedic guide to the dark genome
From six-toed cats to miniature Spider-men, Junk DNA by Nessa Carey is a wide-ranging survey of a controversial, ever-changing field 
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Mashable » Town is shocked to find Magna Carta copy worth $15 million in a scrapbook
LONDON — A town council in England got quite a surprise when it discovered a highly valuable early edition of the Magna Carta in a scrapbook See also: 12 amazing places to visit in Britain in 2015 The discovery was made in a Victorian scrapbook by Kent County Council after an archivist set out to find an entirely different charter Even … [Link]
Mashable » Grammys prove Rock 'n' Roll isn't dead — but it's sure getting old
LOS ANGELES — Rock music is having a senior moment. The average age among all the 2015 Grammy nominees in the four rock categories was roughly 46, give or take a year, depending any given band's current lineup. The oldest individual is 69 (Lemmy from Motörhead); the youngest is 25 (Taylor York of Paramore). AC/DC ripped the lid off Sunday night's … [Link]
Mashable » Man caught driving while using phone, laptop and headphones in car
LONDON — This is taking multi-tasking to dangerous levels A cyclist has captured a driver in Aberdeen, Scotland, at the wheel of his hefty Land Rover, with his earphones in, mobile phone in hand and an open, switched on laptop beside him See also: Miles of segregated cycle superhighways approved in London "Not only he's not paying any attention to … [Link]
Mashable » The Boston Yeti is back! Monster spotted in new snowstorm
The Boston Yeti, who made his debut during last month's blizzard, was on the run again Monday as New England woke up to a fresh round of snow A new storm threatening to bring up to 1 to 2 feet to some areas churned across the already snow-weary Northeast, making for a slippery, tedious commute. But that didn't stop the yeti, … [Link]
Mashable » New England battles new snowstorm
New England and portions of New York state awoke Monday to a fresh blanket of snow as a storm threatening to bring up to 1 to 2 feet to some areas churned across the Northeast, making for a slippery, tedious commute to start the workweek. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for central New York, the western Catskills and … [Link]
Mashable » Queen's favourite dog breed, the corgi, at risk of dying out
LONDON — They're best known for their association with Queen Elizabeth, but despite being the breed of choice for the British monarch, the corgi is in trouble See also: Queen Elizabeth declares: 'No more Corgis!' The long-bodied, short-legged canine has been put on the British Kennel Club's list of vulnerable dog breeds for the very first time 
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Mashable » A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds
The Internet may love its cats, but the second longest-running sport in the U.S. favors the feline's slobbery counterpart In its 139th year, the Westminster Dog Show celebrates the sport of purebred dogs. To celebrate man's best friend, we gathered facts on breeds from each letter of the alphabet. (Minus "Q," because there aren't any.) See also: Top 10 dog breeds … [Link]
Mashable » People are understandably enraged that crematorium's ads feature cute kids
When you're in the business of profiting from death, you don't have very many options for uplifting ads, but these seem especially bizarre. While St. Louis Cremation's print ads from Town and Style St. Louis magazine don't necessarily imply the impending death of children, the use of cute kids evokes memories of Nationwide Insurance's uncomfortable Super Bowl commercial that referenced dead … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Apple's iOS 9 will focus on performance over new features
Apple is reportedly planning a "directed focus" on stabilizing and optimizing the next generation of its mobile operating system, iOS 9, as opposed to introducing a bunch of new features. According to 9to5Mac, Apple will mostly focus on fixing bugs and boosting performance with iOS 9, codenamed "Stowe" after a Vermont ski resort. Of course there will be new features, too, … [Link]
Mashable » Teen faces murder charges after Snapchat selfie with victim's body
Police have charged a Pittsburgh-area boy with murder after he posted a selfie on Snapchat with the victim's body. According to various reports, police charged 16-year-old Maxwell Marion Morton with the fatal shooting of Ryan Mangan, also 16, in the face. Morton then allegedly posed for a self-portrait with the body, which he sent to a friend via Snapchat. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Ads for USA Network's 'Dig' come to life using augmented reality
The storyline for USA Network's forthcoming thriller, Dig, might revolve around an ancient conspiracy, but the show's ad campaign is very much a nod to the future Unveiled Monday, the campaign all hinges on the Dig Decoder app, which brings select online, outdoor and social graphics to life when seen through the app's viewfinder See also: What you need to know … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé fans mis-bey-haved on Beck's Wikipedia page
Multi-platinum recording artist and ethereal goddess Beyoncé doesn't actually need anyone to come to her defense — not Kanye and not her legion of devoted fans, affectionately nicknamed the BeyHive. But that won't stop them from jumping at the opportunity to crush anything they perceive as a threat to her world domination. See also: 15 weirdest moments at the 57th annual … [Link]
Slashdot » The IPCC's Shifting Position On Nuclear Energy
Lasrick writes Suzanne Waldman writes about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its stand on nuclear power over the course of its five well-known climate change assessment reports. The IPCC was formed in 1988 as an expert panel to guide the drafting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, ratified in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Jurassic World – Raptor Training? [Video]
Chris Pratt training Raptors as his pets? Everyone knows that’s ridiculous, right? 🙂 [HISHE] The post Jurassic World – Raptor Training? [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Boston shatters all-time records as snow keeps falling
Nearly 20 inches of snow has blanketed Boston in the latest storm, with still several more inches of the white stuff to come Monday night. As Bostonians would say, it's another wicked pissah of a storm; and itt's big enough to spot from space. 
Heavy snow will affect portions of New York and New England as the week begins from a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hackathon invents the digital tools to fix Congress
A political reality TV show and a tool for meeting like-minded voters are just two of the ideas dreamed up to boost participation in US politics 
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Mashable » The moving personal stories behind Beyoncé's Grammys performance
Before Beyoncé performed her moving rendition of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" at Sunday night's Grammys, she and the men's choir behind her took time to reflect on the song's meaning as it relates to their personal lives and to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Between backstage clips from the singer's pre-show rehearsal, members of her men's choir shared personal experiences with … [Link]
Mashable » Brits have the world's sexiest accents, survey finds
The British Empire may no longer be the biggest on Earth, but the world still thinks their accents are the sexiest A British accent is the world's most attractive accent, according to a recent Time Out dating survey. A whopping 27% of 11,000 survey participants in 24 cities across the globe believe British accents easily outpace any other accent. See also: … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Migrate to Facebook Graph API V2 With a Push of a Button
Facebook has announced a new tool that helps developers migrate apps to Graph API v2.0 without any necessary code changes. Facebook's Graph API v2.0 was announced last April, and all apps that have integrated the API will be automatically upgraded to v2.0 on April 30. The tool takes the form of a button that enables an app to use v2.0 … [Link]
Mashable » Airplane narrowly misses skydivers in Thailand
Jumping out of an airplane is dangerous enough. But two skydivers who were falling in tandem had an extremely close brush with death. Just after Forest Pullman, a skydiving instructor based in Bangkok, and his passenger exited the aircraft, the pilot of the airplane made a 180 degree turn, nearly striking the skydivers. The tandem passenger had no clue what … [Link]
Slashdot » The Prickly Partnership Between Uber and Google
HughPickens.com writes Google, with billions of dollars in the bank and house-by-house maps of most of the planet, seemed like the perfect partner for Uber, the hugely popular ride-hailing service. But Mike Isaac writes in the NYT that just two years after Google's venture capital arm poured more than $250 million into Uber there are signs that the companies are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New iPhone Time [Comic]
[Source: Pie Comic] The post New iPhone Time [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: mind, weather and chemical secrets of the home, violent crime, wildfires and Chernobyl, digital wills and more 
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New Scientist – News » Watch a kidney branch out like a tree as it forms
Time-lapse images have helped uncover the molecular messages that drive the formation of a kidney 
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Mashable » GrubHub cofounder opens up about making a 'metric shit ton of money' from IPO
Last April, Mike Evans lived out every founder's dream: After a decade of work, he watched his company finally go public. And he got rich in the process. "Our pricing landed at $26 dollars, up from $18 at the 'flip' just 4 weeks before," Evans, the cofounder of GrubHub, wrote in a blog post about the IPO process published on Monday. "To put it … [Link]
Mashable » Beck responds to Kanye West's Grammys dis: 'I still love him'
Beck, you're one classy fella Time is apparently a flat circle and Kanye West is still living in 2009, because he freaked out again during Sunday's Grammys that Beyoncé didn't win Album of the Year. But instead of Taylor Swift, it was Beck who nabbed the title this year. See also: 15 weirdest moments at the 57th annual Grammy awards The … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighters rescue horse that partied too hard and got stuck in bathtub
Phantom the horse was having a crazy time in her stall and somehow ended up stuck in a bathtub. It's okay, Phantom — we've all been there Firefighters from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District showed up, noted Phantom's supreme chillness and turned the bathtub on its side to help her out Phantom was not injured in the bathtub incident and is … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Automakers Fail To Fully Protect Against Hacking
An anonymous reader writes with news about a report by Senator Edward Markey on the security of new vehicles. "Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal data, a member of the U.S. Senate is asserting. Basing his … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new ad was filmed entirely on an iPad
Apple released a new iPad ad during the Grammys on Sunday, showing how the tablet can be used to create music The 60-second spot features recording artists Elliphant, Riton and The Gaslamp Killer, showing various stages of the creative process. In the ad, we see the iPad being used to write and read lyrics, create beats, record and mix tracks … [Link]
Mashable » Highlight reel: The best of the 2015 Grammys
The 2015 Grammy Awards were unlike anything we've seen before: LL Cool J hosted, one artist picked up multiple awards and Kanye West interrupted an acceptance speech. See also: The 2015 Grammys: Watch all the performances right here Take a look at our favorite highlights in the video above. What's your favorite moment from Sunday night? Airplane narrowly misses skydivers … [Link]
Mashable » Karaoke genius mixes Smash Mouth and John Lennon
Just trust us on this one, ok? A potential karaoke mastermind discovered that the lyrics to Smash Mouth's "All Star" sync up nicely with John Lennon's "Imagine." Don't think of it as ruining Lennon's song, per se— just consider it a new twist on two old favorites. Highlight reel: The best of the 2015 Grammys Skeleton racer collides with broom … [Link]
Mashable » ¡Viva la revolución! Netflix is coming to Cuba
In a bit of techno-media diplomacy, Netflix announced on Monday it was making its service available in Cuba. The company will offer a "broad range of great global entertainment" to Cuban consumers for $7.99 a month, the company announced in a blog post. That includes House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and DreamWorks Animation's All Hail King Julien, among … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Do Your Organs Grow With You? [Science Video]
As you grow older, some organs will keep on growing until you die, some will stop at one point in your life. Check out this episode of “Big Questions” to learn learn more about the growth process of your organs! [Mental Floss] The post Do Your Organs Grow With You? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » Skeleton racer collides with broom during race
The last thing you want to see when you're sledding face first down a skeleton track is an object on the track. Snowy conditions forced workers to frequently clean the track during the Skeleton European Championship in Iglis, Austria on Sunday. Unfortunately, for Canadian athlete Jane Channell, a maintenance worker accidentally left their broom on the track, which Channell ran … [Link]
Mashable » The 2015 Grammys: Watch all the performances right here
The 2015 Grammys telecast ran for roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes Sunday night, which is no surprise, considering the show's expansive roster of performers While a few performances flew under the radar, most musicians brought their A-game with several notable and powerful ballad performances, including Katy Perry, Beyoncé, John Legend and Ariana Grande. The Grammys is also known for unexpected … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver delivers a pissed-off eulogy for Radio Shack
Jokes at Radio Shack's demise have hit a nerve with Last Week Tonight host John Oliver On the show's return after a nearly three-month break, Oliver picked apart comments poking fun at the 94-year-old electronics retailer's bankruptcy. Comparing it to laughing at an elderly relative, Oliver offered Radio Shack a free commercial, ready to air. The commercial's message was a … [Link]
Mashable » Sling TV is now open to anyone with an Internet connection nationwide
Good news, cord cutters: Sling TV is now available to anyone with an Internet connection in the United States willing to pay $20 a month for the web-based live TV streaming service Dish's web-based TV platform officially opened for general sign-ups on Monday. Previously, the beta version — first unveiled in January at the 2015 International CES — was invite-only See … [Link]
Mashable » Ugandan rugby stars turn up 6 months after disappearing in Scotland
LONDON — Two rugby players, who were something of a Commonwealth Games mystery in August after vanishing in Scotland after the competition and failing to return home with the rest of their team, have turned up in Wales Philp Pariyo and Benon Kizza, who made headlines and prompted an investigation by the Ugandan government after their disappearance, surfaced Sunday playing for … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Trademarks "Windows 365"
jones_supa writes The talks about a subscription-based Windows have begun again. With Windows 10 those ideas did not materialize in the way that many had speculated. Even though Microsoft has not fully detailed its Windows 10 pricing strategy, it is not believed that Microsoft is targeting an annual subscription charge for Windows at this time. However, it turns out that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Secrets of the home: The chemical reactor you live in
From your dishwasher making chloroform to your scented candles reacting with ozone, we are turning our homes into crucibles of unpredictable chemistry (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 10 things we learned from the 'Game of Thrones' day-in-the-life special
While everyone else was watching the Grammys or The Walking Dead mid-season opener, HBO decided to spend an entire 30 minutes teasing the upcoming fifth season of Game of Thrones. While no huge plot revelations were revealed in "Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life," the artfully shot special was full of small tidbits on how hard the cast and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Which Star Wars Job Would be Best Suited for You: A Flowchart
I’m kind of disappointed that “Nerf herder” isn’t among the choices in this flow chart. [Source: onlineschools.org] The post Which Star Wars Job Would be Best Suited for You: A Flowchart appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung SmartTV Customers Warned Personal Conversations May Be Recorded
An anonymous reader writes Samsung's privacy policy includes details that its Smart TV voice recognition feature may pick up on personal conversations and transmit private communications to third parties. Buried in the privacy policy related to the smart television, Samsung advises users to be aware that any snippets of conversation might be captured by the software which allows them to … [Link]
Mashable » First same-sex marriages have started across Alabama
Alabama began issuing same-sex marriage licenses on Monday morning, after a last ditch effort by the state's chief justice to prevent the marriages failed Despite resistance from some state judges to begin to issue licenses for same-sex couples, Alabama officially became the 37th state where same sex-couples can tie the knot. See also: Same-sex couples seek gay-friendly wedding services The marriages … [Link]
Mashable » With historic snow and frigid cold, Mother Nature directs anger issues at Northeast
Southern New England is in the midst of a snow blitz for the ages, as the fifth in a series of storms affects the area through early Tuesday morning. Depending on the totals from this storm, it's possible that the city of Boston will have seen six or more feet of snow in just two weeks — an unprecedented occurrence for … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna went full Madonna on the Grammys' red carpet
Madonna came out in full force during Sunday's Grammys red carpet, reliving the wild and naked days of her youth Two words for you: Bare ass See also: Every look from the 2015 Grammys red carpet The 56-year-old music icon showed up in a revealing corseted-body suit and matching mini-skirt and posed her butt off — no, literally, she kept lifting … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Keep me safe
We want to share. We want to buy. We want help. We want to talk. At the end of the day, though, we want to be able to go to sleep without worrying that all of those great conversations on … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Closing the gender gap in tech
The gender gap in tech is not news, but heres what is: its shrinking. In OReillys latest report — Women in Data: Cutting-Edge Practitioners and Their Views on Critical Skills, Background, and Education — female data practitioners discuss their work, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 70% Off Jewelry Gifts + Free One-Day Shipping
Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, here’s a deal that I wouldn’t usually promote, but I figured quite a few of you might be interested considering the occasion! Today only, Amazon offers up to 70% off on various jewelry, including gift-worthy necklaces, earrings, and also throws in free one-day shipping along with the items! [Up to 70% Off Jewelry Gifts … [Link]
Slashdot » Hobbyists Selling Tesla Coil Kits To Fund Drone Flight Over North Korea
An anonymous reader writes Imagine for a moment having at your fingertips the ability to send a small robotic messenger — a minion if you will — virtually anywhere in the world and back. Sure, you've seen those fun little drone toys at the mall and perhaps you have had a friend that likes to tinker around with model airplanes, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Charge Your Gadgets on the Go with the Star Wars MimoPowerTubes
From Thinkgeek: Ok, so the MimoPowerTube – Star Wars Series power banks don’t do anything except power your smartphones, mp3 players, etc. BUT, they are available in Star Wars designs (like Darth Vader or Luke’s Lightsaber from Episode IV), which means we instantly love them. About the same size as a C1 personal comlink, each of the MimoPowerTube – Star … [Link]
Slashdot » Alibaba Bets $590 Million On Becoming Smartphone Player
An anonymous reader was one of many to note that Alibaba has bought a $590 million minority stake in Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu. "China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is taking a $590 million stake in an obscure domestic smartphone maker as the e-commerce giant tests ways to expand its mobile operating system in a shrinking, cut-throat handset market. Extending a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science of Déjà Vu [Video]
Hmmmm, I feel like I’ve already seen this video before… From It’s Okay To Be Smart: Most of us have felt it before, that strange sensation that you’ve been somewhere or seen something before, as if you already remembered what’s happening. Are you psychic? Nope, that’s just déjà vu. Why does déjà vu happen? Well, scientists aren’t completely sure, but … [Link]
Slashdot » Will Elementary School Teachers Take the Rap For Tech's Diversity Problem?
theodp (442580) writes "Citing a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (free to Federal employees), the NY Times reports on how elementary school teachers' pro-boy biases can discourage girls from math and science. "The pipeline for women to enter math and science occupations narrows at many points between kindergarten and a career choice," writes Claire Cain … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Time to put your digital affairs in order
Willow Brugh explains why we need to plan our online afterlife now, including, perhaps, donating our bodies to open-source science 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Java 8 streams API and parallelism
In the last post in this series, we learned about functional interfaces and lambdas. In particular, we looked at the ITrade functional interface, and filtered a collection of trades to generate a specific value. Prior to the feature updates made … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Elvis has left the ivory tower
Ancient history in computer science (2004) provides a gem about the personas that Microsoft envisioned as users of the development environment Visual Studio. They developed three: Mort, the opportunistic developer, likes to create quick-working solutions for immediate problems. He focuses … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rise in wildfires may resurrect Chernobyl's radiation
Climate change may help spur fires that could release radioactive elements locked in contaminated forest soils and allow them to spread over Europe 
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Slashdot » Underwater Vehicle Uses a Balloon To Dart Like an Octopus
Zothecula writes When you inflate a balloon and then release it without tying the valve shut, it certainly shoots away quickly. Octopi utilize the same basic principle, although they suck in and then rapidly expel water. An international team of scientists have now replicated that system in a soft-bodied miniature underwater vehicle, which could pave the way for very quickly-accelerating … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 9 February 2015
The Realities of Installing iBeacon at Scale (Brooklyn Museum) — death by a thousand mundane little real-world pains. How We Build Software (Intercom) — rare to see descriptions of how to build product teams. MProgress.js — Material Design progress bars … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Arduino Android Blueprints – $13.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Arduino Android Blueprints" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-10 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Running tours add a workout to city sightseeing
About 10 years ago, Michael Gazaleh was working as a chiropractor at a small gym in New York City when a customer called with a somewhat unusual request: He was planning a trip to the city and wanted someone from the gym to go on a run with him. Gazaleh was the only runner in the gym who could match the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Internet asbos' could be given to trolls who spread anti-Semitism
LONDON — 'Internet asbos' could be given to people who spread racial hatred on sites like Twitter and Facebook under news measures outlined for the UK. See also: Anti-Semitism in Britain hits record high A new report from a cross-party group of MPs looking at the rise of anti-semitism in Britain said users behind highly abusive posts could be slapped with … [Link]
Mashable » Short film tells the stories of three people who want to die on Mars
It takes a certain type of person to willfully leave behind life on Earth forever in hopes of colonizing a new planet Filmmaker Peter Savodnik and his short-form documentary company Stateless Media set out to explore such a mindset by telling the stories of three of the 660 people vying for a one-way trip to the Red Planet as part of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why violent crime is plummeting in the rich world
Efforts to explain a big drop in violent crime in many nations may help turn the tide in places where murder rates are stubbornly high, says Manuel Eisner 
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Mashable » Germany's far-right movement stirs ghosts of gruesome past
DRESDEN, Germany — For months, right-wing demonstrators have been on the march in Germany, stirring fears of a throwback to darker days. Each week, they have gathered to air their gripes about refugees, immigrants and Islam’s growing presence in Germany. The movement has drawn more than 25,000 to a single march at its peak and has spread as far as the … [Link]
Slashdot » Demonii Tracker Tops 30 Million Connected Peers
An anonymous reader writes Demonii is the tracker behind the scenes for many BitTorrent sites serving pirated content. This week the tracker broke through the barrier of 30 million connected peers, handling no less than 2 billion connections per day. In other words, the scale of operation has become massive. TorrentFreak interviewed an operator of the site, and it was … [Link]
Mashable » Minister couldn't be bothered voting in historic vote, Taylor Swift blamed
There was one lingering mystery after the leadership spill vote in Australian parliament Monday morning: who entered the informal vote? In the secret Liberal Party room ballot, ministers were expected to vote 'yes' or 'no' to indicate whether they supported a motion to declare the Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party's seats vacant See also: #ImStickingWithTony hashtag is … [Link]
Mashable » Is real estate still the best financial bet for Americans?
Ricardo and Denise Cabrera were so burned by the last housing crash that it is hard to believe they're vying to become homeowners again. In 2005, the couple bought a starter home for $490,000 just outside of Los Angeles through a no-money-down, interest-only loan. By 2009, after the market crash, that same home was worth roughly $150,000 less. The couple decided … [Link]
Mashable » Imagine Dragons makes history with first live ad during Grammys break
Imagine Dragons had the performance of the night at last year's Grammys with their Kendrick Lamar collaboration. This year, they pulled off the most-memorable commercial with the first-ever live Grammys ad — an elaborate stunt aired in real-time. Instead of eight 30-second ads, Target opted to give music fans #MoreMusic with their allotted ad time. The four-minute performance of "Shots" in … [Link]
Mashable » Australia is sending satellites to space to get Internet to the outback
The Australian government is taking connectivity to new heights, with the launch of two satellites into space to provide Internet access to regional Australia. The company behind the government's National Broadband Network (NBN) announced on Monday work on its 10 satellite ground stations is complete. Each station will comprise of two 13.5-metre satellite dishes and are situated in New South Wales, … [Link]
Mashable » Orange you glad Prince became a meme at the Grammys?
Prince didn't perform at Sunday night's Grammy Awards, but his brief moment on stage was epic enough to achieve meme status. The legendary musician and his tangerine two-piece presented the Grammy for Album of the Year, and stole the show with his powerful side-eye. See also: Stay With Me: How Mashable covered the 2015 Grammy Awards Prince has officially risen to … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé, John Legend and Common deliver moving Grammys performance
Beyoncé was the savior of the Grammy Awards After slogging through a more than three-hour long telecast, Queen B appeared on stage like an angel, clad in a spectacular white shimmering gown, and belted out a powerful rendition of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." See also: Katy Perry performs at the Grammys alongside survivor of domestic abuse Beyoncé then handed it … [Link]
Mashable » 15 weirdest moments at the 57th annual Grammy awards
The Grammys are a night of spectacular performances, gorgeous outfits and musicians being incredibly weird. From ELO to Katy Perry, the night was filled with plenty of show-stopping moments that showcased several talented artists from all corners of the music industry. However, even top performers have their awkward moments. See also: Paul McCartney totally got caught dad dancing at the Grammys … [Link]
Slashdot » The Bizarre and Complex Story of a Failed Wikipedia Software Extension
metasonix writes Originally developed by Wikia coders, "Liquid Threads" was intended to be a better comment system for use on MediaWiki talkpages. When applied to Wikipedia, then each Wikipedia talkpage or noticeboard would become something resembling a more modernized bulletin board, hopefully easier to use. Unfortunately, the project was renamed "Flow" and taken over by the Wikimedia Foundation's developers. And … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Walgreens’ Rx API Allows Automatic Birth Control Refills
Walgreens’ Prescription Refill API has been put to good use by San Francisco-based Glow, who make digital health tools for women. According to Aditi Pai’s post on MobiHealthNews.com, Glow have incorporated the API into their app, allowing users to refill their birth control prescriptions directly from their smartphone.
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Mashable » Kanye West interrupting Beck at the Grammys was definitely not a joke
UPDATE: 12:15 a.m. Well, we were mistaken Kanye West, alongside wife Kim Kardashian, stopped by E!'s Grammys after show and commented on his "joke" during the awards show, when he tried to storm the stage when Beck beat out Beyoncé for album of the year While most of the Internet assumed Kanye had miraculously developed a sense of humor, it turns … [Link]
Mashable » College education gap between rich and poor continues to grow
Most high school students have gotten the message: College should be a part of your future plans And Americans are getting their diplomas in record numbers. In 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 32% of Americans over the age of 25 had a bachelor's degree — an all-time high. But a new study shows that for kids who are … [Link]
Mashable » Sam Smith thanks 'heartbreaker' after Record of the Year Grammy win
LOS ANGELES — Best New Artist winner and Song of the Year champion Sam Smith shook off strong competition for Record of the Year as "Stay With Me," arguably the ballad of 2014, earned the Grammy in the final category on Sunday night "I'd like to thank the guy who this song is about; thank you so much for breaking my … [Link]
Mashable » Kristen Wiig dance moves slay during Sia's Grammys performance
Sia is in this phase of life where she does not want people to see her face, so she has enlisted the help of various performers to wildly convulse on stage while she inconspicuously sings in the background During Sunday's Grammys performance of "Chandelier," Kristen Wiig got that honor — alongside Sia's mini-muse Maddie Ziegler from Dance Moms See also: Sia … [Link]
Mashable » Pharrell pays tribute to 'Hands up, don't shoot' at the Grammys
Pharrell made a powerful statement during his Grammys performance Sunday night, slipping in a subtle reference to the deaths of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown During a piano break of "Happy" by Lang Lang, dancers wearing black hoodies — a call out to what Trayvon Martin was wearing when shot by George Zimmerman in 2012 — raised their arms, making the … [Link]
Mashable » Prince didn't have to perform to own the Grammys
It took almost no time for Prince to steal the spotlight at Sunday night's Grammys. And he didn't even perform. The music god took the stage to present the Grammy for Album of the Year, an accolade that surprisingly went to Beck's Morning Phase. See also: Live: Follow the 2015 Grammy Awards on Mashable's live blog But the real star of … [Link]
Mashable » Grammys: Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' is your Song of the Year
LOS ANGELES — Sam Smith isn't letting a little controversy rain on his Grammys coronation: "Stay With Me" won Song of the Year on Sunday night, taking the top songwriting honor less than two weeks after he acknowledged its sonic similarities to Tom Petty's "Won't Back Down." "Stay With Me," on which Smith shares a songwriting credit with James Napier and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Better Call Saul' premiere: Breaking off a plan gone 'Bad'
It’s been well over a year since Walter White left our television sets, his pork pie hat hung on the rack next to a slew of Emmy statues. But his world — and the rich characters in it — have far from vanished, thanks to AMC’s Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul. An origin story, Better Call Saul hails from Peter … [Link]
Mashable » What you need to know about credit reports and the job search
While the application you slaved over for your dream job may be impeccable, there’s another important question to ask yourself during the hiring process: When’s the last time you looked at your credit report? Around 47% of employers perform credit background checks on potential talent, according to a Society for Human Resource Management study. Credit reports often include information on every … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry performs at the Grammys alongside survivor of domestic abuse
Katy Perry did her part to draw attention to a cause often ignored: The horrors of domestic violence. At Sunday's Grammy Awards, the pop star took the stage just after domestic violence survivor Brooke Axtell shared her heartbreaking story of abuse and how she managed to come out alive. President Barack Obama also voiced his support for survivors of domestic violence … [Link]
Mashable » Pharrell gave Taylor Swift's Grammys dancing mad side-eye
At this point, Taylor Swift's audience dancing is an award show staple While her wacky dancing was initially quirky and adorable, it quickly grew tiresome. Now it's akin to your drunk uncle telling Jeff Foxworthy jokes at family weddings See also: Paul McCartney totally got caught dad dancing at the Grammys Unfortunately for Pharrell, he was seated behind Taylor during Sunday's … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2104: Samsung's TV is listening!
Please, think before you speak! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Obama and domestic violence survivor deliver powerful message at Grammys
Among the glitz and glamor of the Grammys was a moment to remember important issues. President Barack Obama delivered a message about domestic violence in a special PSA for It's On Us, which aired during the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. See also: One less hurdle: Women's shelter allows victims to escape with their pets "Tonight we celebrate artists whose … [Link]
Mashable » Annie Lennox's Grammys performance with Hozier blew everyone away
Annie Lennox just brought the roof down at the Grammys. As Hozier finished out his performance of "Take Me To Church," Lennox joined him for a floor-shaking performance of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 1956 classic "I Put a Spell On You." Naturally, Lennox took the opportunity to blow everyone away. See also: Live: Follow the 2015 Grammy Awards on Mashable's live … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Pharrell's provocative bellhop rendition of 'Happy' at the Grammys
Pharrell is totally over being peppy all the damn time, so he decided to perform a more spiritual, super eerie performance of "Happy" at the Grammys. Dressed as the bellhop from Grand Budapest Hotel, naturally Needless to say it was confusing to watch, listen and experience — and then he ended with "I'm at your service lord." See also: Watch Madonna's … [Link]
Mashable » The return of 'The Walking Dead' was everything we didn't expect
Note: This post contains spoilers about the latest episode of The Walking Dead. You've been warned. We should know better than to rest easy while watching The Walking Dead. But let's be honest, after Beth died in the midseason finale, we all thought we'd seen the last major death for a while, right? Wrong. So, so wrong See also: First 2 … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tom Hiddleston recite an epic tongue twister for charity
Tom Hiddleston is the gift that keeps on giving After being one of the best celebrities to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, Hiddleston has struck again, attempting to fundraise for another charity. This time, it's for Sohana's Research Fund, which raises money for a skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa. Like the Ice Bucket Challenge, it is raising awareness by … [Link]
Mashable » Beck's mellow 'Morning Phase' rises to Grammy glory
LOS ANGELES — Beck couldn't get any Grammy love for his seminal 2002 record Sea Change, but Morning Phase — the sequel of sorts to the his most melancholy musical moment — more than made up for it. Beck Hansen, who used the same crew of musicians for Morning Phase, won Album of the Year and Best Rock Album at the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Girls' Season 4, episode 4 recap: Hannah heads home
After three seasons of ill-advised choices and poor decisions, it often feels like the girls of Girls are stuck in an endless loop of setbacks, with little or no progress being made in their lives For this reason, it was refreshing to see Shoshanna own up to her mistakes, and apologize to Ray for her part in the demise of their … [Link]
Mashable » Paul McCartney totally got caught dad dancing at the Grammys
Somewhere, Paul McCartney's grandkids are face-palming so hard The man, the myth, the legend himself jumped up to dance along to British band ELO's Grammys performance Sunday night, pulling out his best dad moves. The camera focused on him singing along for at least 10 seconds before McCartney realized he was the new Taylor Swift See also: Madonna went full Madonna … [Link]
Slashdot » An Argument For Not Taking Down Horrific Videos
A few days ago, we posted a story that asked whether posting horrific videos online served a legitimate journalistic purpose; some images that are shocking in their violence are now routinely available, including and especially the recent video of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh being burned alive. Matthew Ingram writes at GigaOm that, whatever you think of the motives or results … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Madonna's matador-inspired Grammys performance
Madonna got horny on the Grammys stage. Literally. The singer performed her new single "Living for Love" Sunday night, complete with gospel choir and herd of bulls. The eerie, Fifty Shades-eque performance was quintessential Madonna, exiting the performance via a crotch lift into the sky See also: Madonna went full Madonna on the Grammys' red carpet *No bulls were scarified in … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things Iggy Azalea's Grammys hair resembles
Iggy Azalea's having a rough night She lost the Grammy for best rap album, she got into a fight with her favorite pizza place and now her red carpet hairstyle is causing strife and confusion across the Internet. See also: Live: Follow the 2015 Grammy Awards on Mashable's live blog Here are just a few of the many items the rapper's … [Link]
Mashable » Iggy Azalea got into a Twitter fight with Papa John's during the Grammys
It’s not delivery. It's Iggy. Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea was not taking any nonsense from Papa John's when she posted a text message conversation with her local pizza franchise on Twitter just a few hours before hitting the red carpet. See also: Sia has the biggest and best Grammys hair yet @PapaJohns I ordered a cheese pizza but instead I got … [Link]
Mashable » And the 2015 Grammy winners are…
Here are the winners and nominees of the major televised awards at the 57th Annual Grammys — for a complete list of all 83 awards, click here. Album of the Year 
WINNER: Morning Phase, Beck In The Lonely Hour, Sam Smith Beyoncé, Beyoncé X, Ed Sheeran Girl, Pharrell Williams Record of the Year WINNER: “Stay With Me,” Sam Smith “Fancy,” Iggy … [Link]
Mashable » #ImStickingWithTony hashtag is the real winner in the Australian leadership crisis
Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott may have avoided a leadership spill on Monday morning, but he can't avoid the wrath of what he labels "electronic graffiti" (more widely known as social media). After the motion to vacate the leadership position was defeated 61 to 39, four of the top five hashtags on Twitter in Australia were related to the political crisis … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian wore a fancy bathrobe to the Grammys
It seems Kim Kardashian has fully embraced married life and begun to let herself go, arriving at the Grammys in a bathrobe It was gold, sparkly and probably cost a million dollars, but still. Does DASH have a bath-wear line that needs a boost in sales? See also: Madonna went full Madonna on the Grammys' red carpet 
But, because nothing says happily … [Link]
Mashable » Sia has the biggest and best Grammys hair yet
It’s a given that Sia won't show her face on TV anytime soon. But it's her methods of concealment that never cease to surprise us. She and her date, Maddie Ziegler — a.k.a. the dancing girl wonder from the singer's latest music videos — hit Sunday's Grammys red carpet donning cropped blonde wigs, and Sia's was large enough to cover all … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Heisenberg: A Breaking Bad/Toto’s Africa Parody [Video]
Just got this awesome Breaking Bad/Toto’s Africa musical parody from my pal Bonecage, and you guys just have to check it out! Good lord do I love Breaking Bad! On my 3rd time through the show on Netflix, I thought, “This show would be ill-suited to pair with a very 80s and super-awesome Toto song!” [Bonecage] The post Heisenberg: A … [Link]
Slashdot » Tracking System Bug Delays SpaceX's DSCOVR Launch
The SpaceX two-fer launch that was scheduled for today has been scrubbed. NBC News reports that the launch was postponed until Monday at the earliest due to a problem with the range-tracking system in Florida. That means an ambitious second attempt to land the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage on an oceangoing platform will also have to be delayed. … … [Link]
Mashable » Grammy win for Pentatonix elevates a cappella on YouTube
LOS ANGELES — A cappella has never been a power player at the Grammys, but a win on Sunday for Pentatonix — who shot to prominence on YouTube and have had an incredible year because of it — stamps the streaming video phenomenon as a legitimate force in the music biz. Pentatonix won its first Grammy in the Arrangement, Instrumental or … [Link]
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