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 » Jon Stewart to step down from 'The Daily Show' later this year
LOS ANGELES — Jon Stewart is leaving The Daily Show at the end of this year, Comedy Central announced Tuesday, ending a run that redefined not only political satire, but the way young people engage with politics and consume the news. Comedy Central plans to continue its flagship series with a new host, people close to the situation tell Mashable. No … [Link]
Mashable » Australian Islamic State supporters arrested over alleged Sydney terror plot
Two Australian men have been arrested in relation to a terror attack that was planned for Tuesday in Sydney. The men, aged 24 and 25, were arrested in the suburb of Fairfield, Tuesday afternoon by tactical police. New South Wales Deputy Police Commission Catherine Burn told the media an attack was planned for Tuesday and the officers had seized a number … [Link]
Mashable » Snape's 'Harry Potter' story in chronological order will make you weep
In case Severus Snape's heart-wrenching, flashback-filled story in the original Harry Potter series didn't hit you in the feels enough, YouTube user kcawesome13 has recut footage from the films to put Snape's story in chronological order The 14-minute clip shows Snape aging from an awkward and scared child to a double agent working to protect Harry. As Vulture says, it's … [Link]
Mashable » Bez from The Happy Mondays is having a bed-in to protest fracking
Bez has gone to bed. The Happy Mondays dancer, percussionist and Celebrity Big Brother alumnus is staging a Lennon-esque bed-in all week this week in protest against fracking. See also: New York governor to ban 'fracking,' a controversial gas-drilling technique Bez took to his bed with girlfriend Firouzeh Razavi in the Brewery Hotel in central London Monday. Inspired by John Lennon … [Link]
Mashable » 10 sauciest innuendos made in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' reviews
There’s nothing wrong with slipping in a casual innuendo (or 50) from time to time. Even though the steamy, Valentine's Day flick has yet to open in theaters, Fifty Shades of Grey has already begun to cause a stir amongst fans and critics alike. See also: 'Fifty Shades of Steve Buscemi' is a movie that ties you up in sexy While … [Link]
Mashable » Some genius replaced every sound effect in 'Doom' with their voice
This one goes out to anyone who has ever replicated machine guns, motorcycles or monster noises with their own mouths. A creative modder released a Doom mod last week that replaced all of the game's sound effects with home-made noises. And then the folks at gaming site Rock, Paper, Shotgun were kind enough to test it out, creating the above … [Link]
Mashable » Oklahoma Republicans push for gas chamber executions
Oklahoma could soon become the first state to use nitrogen gas to execute inmates. With little debate, the state's Senate and House of Representatives judiciary committees voted to authorize execution by "nitrogen hypoxia" for inmates on death row Tuesday, a method which depletes oxygen supply in the blood to cause death. See also: Oklahoma kills first death row inmate since botched … [Link]
Mashable » Fake Uber product is the best — or worst — idea ever
The one thing Uber is missing is the option to commandeer any vehicle for personal use. Enter Uber Seize. The Onion imagined the new premium service that gives users access to any car at any time. "Our mission at Uber is to let you take complete control of your transportation, by any means necessary," faux senior developer Matt Stroman says … [Link]
Mashable » NYPD officer indicted in shooting death of Brooklyn man
A rookie police officer who fired into a darkened stairwell at a Brooklyn public housing complex, accidentally killing a man who had been waiting for an elevator, has been indicted in his death, a lawyer said Tuesday. Officer Peter Liang will appear in court Wednesday in the shooting death of 28-year-old Akai Gurley, according to Scott Rynecki, an attorney representing Gurley's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Office Life Is Really Tough For a Dalek [Video]
These fan sketches follow Gary, a Dalek from the British science-fiction series Doctor Who, who finds himself stranded on Earth with no weaponry and no way of reaching home. So he decides to blend in with the locals until rescue comes. It’s then he is selected by a British film crew as the subject of a documentary following the lives … [Link]
Mashable » What we know about Austin Tice, the American missing in Syria
Austin Tice disappeared in Syria on Aug. 13, 2012, and 911 days later, the freelance journalist is still missing. Now his parents have launched a new campaign to bring their son home. On Tuesday, the White House confirmed that there is at least one American still being held in the Middle East, and though Press Secretary Josh Earnest did not elaborate … [Link]
Mashable » 9 crazy snow records Boston has already broken this season
Boston has been walloped by snow this winter, including 23.1 inches in one storm that ended on Monday. With a total of 77.3 inches, it's now the ninth-snowiest season since modern weather records began in 1891, and the third-snowiest February on record. For the snowiest winter of all time, look back to 1995-96, which saw a whopping 107.6 inches in … [Link]
Mashable » One down, none up: SpaceX had a busy, frustrating Tuesday
Tuesday was shaping up to be of the busiest days in the brief history of Elon Musk's SpaceX, with one spacecraft splashing down just as another one was set to blast off. But high winds around Cape Canaveral did not cooperate, and the launch of the SpaceX Deep Space Climate Observatory — known as DSCOVR — was scrubbed for the … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook adds Craigslist-like features for buying and selling
Facebook has started rolling out new ways for people to buy and sell things on the platform. As an alternative to services like Craigslist or eBay, Facebook users sometimes turn to Facebook Groups to make purchases. Previously, however, this was mostly done informally See also: 10 Essential Services for Your Lazy Sunday Facebook added a more organized interface for transactions on … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift tracked down a fan at the Grammys, because that's what she does
Be warned: If you say something nice about Taylor Swift on the Internet, she will hunt you down and shower you with gifts and hugs. The tradition is officially called #Taylurking, and it's creepy and wonderful See also: Who has more friends: Marnie the Dog or Taylor Swift? A fan named Jill mentioned on Tumblr that she was going to the … [Link]
Mashable » Google I/O 2015 dates set; good luck getting a ticket
Google has announced the dates for its annual developer conference, Google I/O. See also: What Google Understands: Context Is King This year the event will be held on May 28-29 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Sundar Pichai announced the dates, published on the Google I/O event site, on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. Excited to announce dates for Google I/O in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Introducing Spot: Boston Dynamics’ New Highly Mobile Four-Legged Robot
Ladies and gentlegeeks, let me introduce to you Spot, Boston Dynamics’ new highly mobile four-legged robot. Now watch the video and then imagine yourself being chased by a pack of these things. Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. Spot has a sensor head that helps it navigate and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fifty Shades of Grey' review: Where's all the hot sex?
LOS ANGELES — Here's a criticism of Fifty Shades of Grey you probably weren't expecting: There's not nearly enough sex in it. There was supposed to be a lot more. Screenwriter Kelly Marcel (Saving Mr. Banks) originally cooked up a sizzling flambé of hanky panky for Shades, but producers and Universal brass toned it down by the time they got to … [Link]
Mashable » Apple to invest $850 million in California solar farm
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple will invest $850 million in a solar farm in Monterey, California, CEO Tim Cook announced Tuesday. When completed, the farm will power Apple's Cupertino-based campus, a data center and 50 of the company's retail stores. Cook made the announcement during the Goldman Sachs Technology Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday See also: The iPad at 5: Was … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Joyent Appoints Node.js Foundation as Sole Arbiter
In the interest of making sure that all the stakeholders in Node.js have an equal say in both the technical and business dealings of the framework, Joyent today announced that it, along with IBM, Microsoft, SAP, PayPal, Fidelity and The Linux Foundation, is establishing a Node.js Foundation.
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Mashable » Poll: Should Brian Williams be fired?
There is no question that NBC anchor Brian Williams misremembered his time in Iraq. He's admitted to it, apologized in print and on air and is now taking some time away from the anchor desk to recollect himself See also: Can Brian Williams' career survive his Iraq story? There is, however, a growing possibility that the long-time anchor may lose his … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart defends Brian Williams against a hypocritical media
The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook Jon Stewart thinks we all have a case of "infotainment confusion syndrome." Sounds itchy. The talk show host shared a few funny words about the heated controversy surrounding Brian Williams' fake Iraq war story, but his coverage quickly turned serious. Stewart criticized Williams' decision to tell … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Tesla only sold 120 cars in China in January
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is threatening to fire the company's overseas executives after the company sold only 120 cars in China in January, according to a report. That figure is well below projections, according to Reuters. Musk sent an email to managers in January and threatened to fire them if they aren't "on a clear path to positive long-term cash flow," … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Freddie Wong Fights Group of Villains with Weaponized Umbrella [Video]
Freddie Wong is as entertaining as ever in his latest short film where his vacation in London takes a rather unexpected turn… [RocketJump] The post Freddie Wong Fights Group of Villains with Weaponized Umbrella [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 10 chilling photos from inside a snow-covered abandoned mall
The mass closure of shopping malls across America has left retail skeletons rotting in suburbia Photographer Johnny Joo visited the abandoned structures, capturing the eerie aftermath of economic shifts with his camera. In a new series of images, Joo documents the Rolling Acres Mall, a once-vibrant shopping center in Akron, Ohio, that operated from 1975 to 2008 See also: 14 Stunning … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging Auron’s Katana From Final Fantasy X in Real Life [Video]
From Man at Arm – Reforged: Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re recreating Auron’s katana from Final Fantasy X! [Awe Me] The post Forging Auron’s Katana From Final Fantasy X in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trauma of war echoes down the generations
Its effects travel far and wide, says psychologist Zahava Solomon, who studies war and captivity trauma in Israel – "the stress laboratory of the world" (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » How the dragons in 'Game of Thrones' Season 4 were created
We really hate to break this to you, but it turns out the dragons in Game of Thrones are not real and simply the results of tireless special effects work Take a moment to get over that reeling truth, and then watch this clip from visual effects company Pixomondo, who are responsible for the fiery beasts that the Targaryens call … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft and Samsung resolve million-dollar dispute over Android devices
Microsoft and Samsung have ended a legal fight over royalty payments related to Android devices, the companies announced late Monday. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed Last year, Microsoft sued Samsung after Samsung allegedly failed to pay some fees to Microsoft for a cross-licensing agreement related to patents used in Android devices. Samsung contended that the contract was no … [Link]
Mashable » Delta apologizes for 'objectionable content' after Facebook hack
Delta apologized on its Twitter account Tuesday afternoon after its Facebook page was hacked and some potentially offensive links were shared. See also: Chipotle apologizes for racist tweets during Twitter hack One link that was shared there featured an image of a bowl of so-called Chinese penis fish referencing a sex act. A second simply featured a heavy-set woman. "The Delta … [Link]
Mashable » Dog banned from barking receives worldwide canine support
Medo, a dog in Croatia, is banned from barking at night. After a neighbor complained, Medo was put on a strict curfew — he must be confined to a barn between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. The 3-year-old mutt is the only dog in Croatia under such a ban. See also: A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds Medo's owner Anton … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Developer Uses Tinder's Private API to Automate Dating
A software developer from Vancouver, British Columbia, has used Tinder's private API to automate his online dating. The dating app, like so many popular apps, has seen its internal, private API reverse engineered and employed by third parties.
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Mashable » LG has its own virtual reality headset for the G3 smartphone
LG now has its own virtual reality headset, similar to the Samsung Gear VR. Designed to pair with the company's flagship phone, the G3, the gadget is similar to Google Cardboard in that it functions as a shell, with the VR experience rendered on the phone's display. See also: Google Cardboard Was the Ultimate WTF Moment of Google I/O The LG … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo: This is what a smart home should feel like
The Echo is Amazon's latest futuristic gadget experiment. It's one part Bluetooth speaker and one part personal voice assistant. And it blew my mind. You control the Echo with your voice; you can tell it to do things like play music, read news briefs aloud, add items to your to-do and shopping lists, and tell you the weather. In other … [Link]
Mashable » Inmates find solace in rehabilitating abandoned rescue dogs
Brean Cunningham and Douglas Seirup already knew they wanted to make a documentary about the connection between humans and animals when they came across Don't Throw Us Away. The nonprofit organization that teaches prison inmates to train and rehabilitate abandoned rescue dogs proved to be a perfect platform off which to tell that story. Cunningham and Seirup went to a … [Link]
Mashable » Why Twitter launched Curator, a Storify competitor
As it gets more aggressive about growth, Twitter wants to be useful to just about everyone — including the media. Curator, a tool the company unveiled last week, makes it easier for media outlets to figure out which topics are popular and where. News organizations can also use a search function to sift through tweets, vines and data, with filters so … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Not Zelda [Comic]
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Mashable » Flipboard hits desktop with slick new web app
Flipboard, the popular media-aggregating app, is no longer just for mobile. The company on Tuesday introduced Flipboard for the Web, a browser-based experience that takes Flipboard's clean, slick look on tablets and smartphones and blows it out for the desktop. Many of the features available on mobile are now also available in the web version, including Cover Stories, which handpicks and … [Link]
Mashable » Spider-Man shills Sony crap in very real leaked Marvel scripts
Hail Sony Thanks to a deal between Sony Pictures and Marvel announced Monday night, Spider-Man is now officially a part of the Marvel cinematic universe. See also: Spider-Man swings back to the Marvel movie universe, hallelujah The terms of the deal allow Spider-Man to appear within Marvel films, hinting at an almost certain appearance in upcoming Avengers films, and perhaps even … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Pitch Perfect 2' trailer is fiercer than Beyoncé
Who run the world? Beyoncé, obviously. But the Barden Bellas come a close second In the newest Pitch Perfect 2 trailer, the aca-awesome gals tackle the Queen B's hit song "Run the World" to prove they still got it, even against some fierce international competition — and even sans underwear Just remember: World War II. Boom Pitch Perfect 2 hits … [Link]
Mashable » Cover artist performs 20 love songs in 20 different styles
If the Grammys had an award for best cover artist, Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs would definitely win. Even Kanye can agree. Vincent is well-known on YouTube for performing live versions of popular cover songs, but he takes the covers a step above and alters the compositions into different musical styles Just in time for Valentine's Day, Vincent masterfully … [Link]
Mashable » Nikon D810A is the ideal camera for taking stellar photos of the stars
Stargazers, set your cameras to shootNikon's new D810A is a special variant of its D810 DSLR designed specifically for astrophotography Nikon says it tweaked the infrared cut filter on the camera to better capture the hydrogen alpha spectral wavelength. In layman's terms, it means photos of nebulae and constellations will have clearer, sharper reds. Photographers who aren't interested in shooting the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Transforming the Pokemon Theme to a Song About Jesus is the Worst Idea Ever [Video]
No. Just no. [eikemz] The post Transforming the Pokemon Theme to a Song About Jesus is the Worst Idea Ever [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Win a home microbiome analysis plus 50 giant microbes
You share your home with millions of tiny uninvited guests. Enter our competition for the chance to find out who these microbes are 
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New Scientist – News » Unfounded vaccine myths harm measles herd immunity
Measles cases are soaring in the US and Germany, and unproven fears over the MMR vaccine are to blame 
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Mashable » 'Fifty Shades of Steve Buscemi' is a movie that ties you up in sexy
People have been freaking out over the highly anticipated release of the book turned movie Fifty Shades of Grey. But what if Steve Buscemi played the dominating lead character of Christian Grey instead of Jamie Dornan? This mock trailer explores that very scenario. Obama deserves a Grammy for singing Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' 'Fifty Accents of Grey' will satisfy … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ShieldSquare API Identifies and Denies Malicious Bot Activity
ShieldSquare offers an API approach to protecting the online assets and content of its customers. The ShieldSquare product offering seeks out bot activity on Web properties and uses a series of mechanisms to determine if the bot is malicious or benign. Malicious bots can be denied access to the site, fed bad data or challenged with a CAPTCHA.
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Mashable » Everything you ever wanted to know about Jabba the Hutt
Everyone knows that Jabba the Hut, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi's slug-like oligarch, was the real star of that movie. He was more imposing than all the leads, cinematically evil and dies in the first act. He was also a giant puppet that took up to seven people to work at once. Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth – Life Inside … [Link]
Mashable » Obama deserves a Grammy for singing Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off'
The president of the United States is really getting down to this sick beat. The YouTube channel Barack's Dubs has outdone themselves yet again with another lip dub of Barack Obama — this time "singing" Taylor Swift. Though Obama appeared in a video speaking out against domestic violence during the Grammys on Sunday, he also should have been on stage … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chronic Fatigue Syndrome gets yet another name
A US panel hoping to destigmatise CFS has issued a checklist of symptoms to help diagnose the condition, and recommended a new name 
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Mashable » U.S. airlines had fewer long tarmac delays in 2014 than ever before
The 2010 law regulating long tarmac delays has had its desired effect. U.S. airlines had the lowest number of delays on record in 2014, with 30 domestic flights delayed on the tarmac longer than three hours and nine international flights delayed longer than four hours, according to the Department of Transportation. See also: Passenger dies on Etihad flight that was delayed … [Link]
Mashable » Alaskan angler recycles fish into clothes
Four years ago, Craig Kasberg was just another Alaskan teenage angler, spending upwards of 28 days at sea aboard his vessel, Katz. Okay, so maybe not a typical teenager. But by his 23rd birthday, the Juneau native had already spent eight summers on the ocean, and seen firsthand how crucial sustainable fishing is to a coastal town like his. "That importance … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fifty Accents of Grey' will satisfy all your Irish Mr. Grey fantasies
Talking about nipple clamps and hot fudge brownie sex in any accent is strange, but Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Dornan took it up a notch and made it flat out bizarre. Dornan, star of the upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey film, broke out his best Irish accent while reading tantalizing lines from the E. L. James novel. Jimmy also participated … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: the world's most hated bird, microbe roommates, hackathon to fix Congress, happy space face and more 
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Mashable » GoPro captures a dog's version of a snow day
You may hate the snow, New England, but your dogs are loving it The northeastern United States has been getting pummeled with record-breaking snowfall this year, which is causing residents plenty of grief However, as this GoPro video reveals, some Boston dogs are truly enjoying the wintery weather. Probably because they don't have to shovel. Charli XCX's 'Shake It Off' … [Link]
Mashable » The time is right for iOS 9 to focus on stability, not splash
Is Apple trying to do too much, too fast? It's a criticism the company has faced over the last few years, especially as it has moved to a schedule that sees new versions of iOS and OS X each and every calendar year. And these aren't small updates either. In 2013, Apple revamped iOS with iOS 7, giving it a brand-new … [Link]
Mashable » Dominique Strauss-Kahn on orgies, stress and saving the world
Former IMF chief Dominque Strauss-Kahn gave evidence in a French court on Tuesday, having been charged with aggravated pimping See also: Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the pimping trial and the fall of a political star Sounding quite blasé, Strauss-Kahn defended his libertine ways Here are the classiest quotes from the former French politician: On orgies "The prosecution gives the impression of unbridled activity," … [Link]
Mashable » Charli XCX's 'Shake It Off' cover is a punk rock delight
Charli XCX proves that Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" sounds just as good — if not better — as a punk anthem The London Queen delivered her take on Swift's single during a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge recording, with an all-girl band in the background. But even accompanied by electric guitars and heavy bass lines, hand claps lend a … [Link]
Mashable » Kayla Mueller in smuggled letter: 'I have learned that even in prison, one can be free'
The family of Kayla Jean Mueller, a 26-year-old American captive of the Islamic State whose death was confirmed on Tuesday, has released a letter from her that was smuggled out of Syria last year. See also: Who is Kayla Mueller, the last American hostage held by ISIS? In the letter, which is believed to have been written in late 2014, Mueller … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Transformers Ads From Before They Were Called Transformers [Videos]
Check out this awesome series of old Japanese commercials featuring some very popular Transformers robots from a time before they were actually called Transformers. [thespacebridge | Via Kotaku] The post Transformers Ads From Before They Were Called Transformers [Videos] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Node.js Version 0.12 Includes Key Performance Optimizations
After two years in development, version 0.12 of the open-source server-side JavaScript runtime platform Node.js has been released. Key additions in Node 0.12 include:
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Mashable » What a night in Las Vegas looks like from 10,800 feet
From 10,800 feet, even an intimidating city like Las Vegas gets a bit of perspective. For Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Vincent Laforet, most recently known for his beautiful photo essay above New York City in January, perspective is what his aerial photography project is all about. The latest installment, entitled "AIR: Sin City 10.8K" focuses on the bright lights of Las Vegas. … [Link]
Mashable » #NotBarrelBombs aims to set record straight as Assad brushes off accusations
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flat-out denied allegations that his administration had authorized the use of barrel bombs, calling the accusations a "childish story" in an interview with the BBC that aired on Tuesday. "We have bombs, missiles and bullets… There is [are] no barrel bombs, we don't have barrels," Assad said during the interview with Jeremy Bowen. However, there has been … [Link]
Mashable » Tourists keep getting naked at Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Two American sisters are the latest tourists to get into trouble at Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple for taking off their clothes. Lindsey Kate Adams, 22, and Leslie Jan Adams, 20, from Prescott, Arizona, were deported Saturday after being caught Friday morning at the temple with their pants down, literally, according to a statement from the authority that protects the site. See … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Curtain of Distraction' is college hoops' funniest weapon
There's no telling what opponents will see when stepping to the foul line at Arizona State's Wells Fargo Arena after the black curtain stationed behind the visiting team's second-half hoop opens. But amid the uncertainty, those opponents can count on two things: The "Curtain of Distraction" will open just when they need their concentration most — and whatever's behind it … [Link]
Geek Culture » Introducing Spot.
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Mashable » Miley Cyrus submitted a bondage video to NYC Porn Film Festival
Warning: the video above contains sexually explicit images. Blindfolds, silk straps, disembodied Miley heads — it's a bondage party in the U.S.A. Miley Cyrus submitted an S&M-themed short film, Tongue Tied, to the NYC Porn Film Festival, which begins Feb. 27. While the video contains no sex and Cyrus never appears fully nude, the singer does get blindfolded, tied up … [Link]
Mashable » Obama tries to end beef with Michael Jordan during ESPN interview
President Barack Obama tried to bury the hatchet with former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan on Monday during an ESPN radio interview. The segment was honoring Dean Smith, the iconic North Carolina basketball coach of, who passed away on Saturday "I'm gonna forgive [Jordan] … because I've got six championship memories that will never go away," Obama said, referring to the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Secrets of the home: Befriend your microbe roommates
Every nook and cranny of your home is smothered in microbes. Put down the bleach, though – most are harmless, and some are even good for us (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » West To East Coast: SpaceX Ready For Extreme Multitasking
astroengine writes Breaking new ground is nothing new for SpaceX, but how about launch and landing operations on opposite sides of the country at the same time? A poor weather forecast in Florida prompted SpaceX to pass on a second launch opportunity Monday to put the Deep Space Climate Observatory into orbit. The first launch attempt on Sunday was called … [Link]
Mashable » London's new wax statue of Taylor Swift is the stuff of nightmares
LONDON — Taylor Swift already has at least one wax statue devoted to her in the Madame Tussauds here, but a new one was unveiled Tuesday — and it just might freak you out. The figure isn't viewable to the public yet, but some of her British superfans were granted a sneak peek of the life-sized wax statue See also: Who … [Link]
Mashable » Right and Left Shark are back to work in new ESPN commercial
Just a week after the Katy Perry's sharks made their Super Bowl halftime show debut, they're cashing in their fame for some of that sweet, sweet ad money In ESPN's newest spot, SportsCenter anchors Bram Weinstein and John Anderson reveal themselves as Left Shark and Right Shark, respectively, as they return to ESPN headquarters after working the big game. Just … [Link]
Mashable » Yelp buys online food ordering service Eat24 for $134 million
Yelp is doubling down on offering food deliveries with its latest acquisition. The business review service announced Tuesday that it has acquired Eat24, an online food delivery app and website similar to GrubHub, for about $134 million in cash and stock See also: How Tech Companies Prepare for Life After the IPO "Online and mobile food ordering is still in its … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 3scale and Red Hat Partner on Comprehensive API Management Solution
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Mashable » Watch an implosion reduce this Las Vegas hotel to rubble … almost
The Clarion casino-hotel was imploded early Tuesday in Las Vegas, reduced to rubble to make way for a new hotel tower. But the 12-story, 200-room structure, which opened in 1970 as the Royal Inn, didn't go down cleanly. The implosion was delayed by about half an hour because of bystanders who wouldn't get out of the way, and an elevator … [Link]
Mashable » Scrabble goes off the table with its first ever high-tech version
Scrabble is going off the table again with a handheld variation of the board game designed for group play. Hasbro is putting a high-tech gadget spin on the iconic board game with Scrabble Twist, a physical handheld game that can be played by up to eight people. See also: 13 Words We Never Want to See on Scrabble Boards Scrabble Twist … [Link]
Mashable » Google search results will tell you when to be worried about that cough
Google will now highlight health-related information for related search queries, the company announced Tuesday The data, which is part of Google's Knowledge Graph, will include symptoms and treatments for various medical conditions. Users will also be able to learn how critical or contagious a condition is or the ages a certain condition typically affects. In some cases, results will also include … [Link]
Mashable » American ISIS hostage Kayla Jean Mueller is dead
Kayla Jean Mueller, a 26-year-old American aid worker kidnapped by ISIS in 2013, is dead, the White House and her family confirmed on Tuesday. See also: Who is Kayla Mueller, the last American hostage held by ISIS? Rumors of Mueller's death began circulating last week after ISIS-affiliated Twitter accounts said she was killed in Jordanian airstrikes on Friday. “We're heartbroken to … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Offer Azure Credits To Compete With IBM, AWS
Amanda Parker writes Google, AWS and IBM already offer incentives for start-ups to join them. Microsoft is trying to lure start-ups and SME's to its Azure profile by offering them $500,000 in Azure credits. The deal, announced by Y Combinator, is only available to Y Combinator-backed companies and will be offered to the 2015 Winter and future batches. In addition … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook brings its free mobile Internet service to India
Facebook’s Internet.org project is taking on its biggest market yet Internet.org, an effort to provide free mobile Internet to developing markets, launched in India this week, Facebook announced late Monday See also: Zuckerberg to investors: If you only care about money, don't buy Facebook The service will be available in six different states in India and offer users access to a … [Link]
Mashable » Scribd gains the superpower of an unlimited comic book subscription
Comic book fans, rejoice Scribd, the popular document sharing service, introduced a comic books section on Tuesday with more than 10,000 titles to its growing e-book subscription service See also: Scribd raises $22 million to grow its ebook subscription service The company has inked deals with some of the biggest comic book publishers including Marvel, Valiant and Archie Comics, giving users … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our 2014 Pitch Us a Movie Competition winner
From alternate worlds, to physics gone bad and coexisting hominids, sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson had his work cut out judging this New Scientist competition 
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Mashable » 'Snow like we've never seen before': Boston looks absolutely miserable
New England and New York state are enduring the third winter storm in less than two weeks. The storm shattered snowfall records for a 30-day period in Boston that were previously set during the Blizzard of 1978. Some snowbanks reached higher than seven feet tall. See also: Boston shatters all-time records as snow keeps falling 'At Home With Tone' is … [Link]
Mashable » A Kurt Vonnegut documentary is a Kickstarter you might actually want to back
At the age of 22, Robert Weide wrote a letter to Kurt Vonnegut in which he proposed a documentary about the 60-year-old legendary novelist. Vonnegut agreed. That was 33 years ago See also: 10 Simple Kickstarter Campaigns You Should Have Thought Of A new Kickstarter project aims to turn the hours of footage into a documentary called "Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in … [Link]
Mashable » Florida man publishes e-book containing 8 years of his emails
Why bother with Fifty Shades of Grey when you can read eight years of Jeb Bush's emails? The prospective 2016 Republican presidential candidate released an e-book (PDF) of the emails he sent during his time as governor of Florida. Oh the novelty! See also: On the right side of science: Where the potential 2016 GOP candidates stand When I was governor, … [Link]
Slashdot » EU Parliament Blocks Outlook Apps For Members Over Privacy Concerns
jfruh writes Microsoft last week released Outlook apps for iOS and Android, but one group that won't be getting to use them is members of the European Parliament. They've been advised by their tech staff that the apps are insecure and that they shouldn't download them — and if they have, they should change their Outlook passwords. 
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Slashdot » ESA's Experimental Wingless Space Plane IXV Ready For a Test Flight
hypnosec writes The European Space Agency has revealed its preparedness for the launch of its experimental "space plane" dubbed Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV). ESA's car-sized, wingless vessel is being tested for re-entry and could build a platform on which design of future reusable spacecraft are based. IXV will be launched on Vega flight VV04 at 13:00 GMT (14:00 CET) for … [Link]
Mashable » 'We are safe nowhere': Multiple civilians killed in Ukraine rocket attack
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — At least seven civilians were killed and more than a dozen wounded in a rocket attack on the Kiev-controlled eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Tuesday, regional authorities reported. The attack happened midday and as residents here returned to offices from lunch. At a café where Mashable was dining, about one mile away from the scene of the … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon will let bloggers and brands host their own giveaways
Amazon is pushing the idea of using its platform as a sales and promotion channel with a new self-service tool called Amazon Giveaway that lets individuals and brands host their own giveaway promotions. The word "giveaway" is used more than a million times a day on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, according to the company. So Amazon is now offering the … [Link]
Mashable » The Real World's big bullying problem
“Seven strangers, living in a house" is a concept that has provided entertainment on MTV's Real World series for more than two decades now. In its early days, the show provided a unique look into the evolving generation of young people, taking on topics like HIV, homosexuality, race and relationship issues in a way that was never previously explored on the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hovering happy face smiles down on us from space
It's not the Man in the Moon. A smiley face seen in deep space is the work of a cosmic quirk 
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Slashdot » HSBC Banking Leak Shows Tax Avoidance, Dealings With Criminals
An anonymous reader writes: Data in a massive cache of leaked secret bank account files lift the lid on questionable practices at a subsidiary of one of the world's biggest financial institutions. HSBC's Swiss banking arm did the following: Routinely allowed clients to withdraw bricks of cash, often in foreign currencies of little use in Switzerland; Aggressively marketed schemes likely … [Link]
Mashable » Butter and cheese may not be so bad for you after all, study says
LONDON — Lovers of butter and cheese, rejoice. Guidelines from the 1980s that told people to stop eating fatty foods should never have been introduced, a new study says See also: The Magic Butter-Softening Knife We've All Been Wishing For Research published on Tuesday in the British medical journal Open Heart says the recommendations, issued in the UK and U.S. from … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Intimacy of Things
Editors note: This is part of a series of posts exploring privacy and security issues in the Internet of Things. The series will culminate in a free webcast by the series author Dr. Gilad Rosner: Privacy and Security Issues in … [Link]
Mashable » Learn to love your resume and cover letter in our next #BizChats
“I love revamping my resume and cover letter” is a phrase you probably couldn't ever imagine yourself saying, but we're on a mission to change that. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we couldn't think of a better time to help you fall in love with the process See also: The words to delete from your resume ASAP We can … [Link]
Mashable » After the 1960s Harlem exodus, the people who stayed
Image: Jack Garofalo/Paris Match via Getty ImagesJack Garofalo (1923-2004), one of the leading photographers for Paris Match magazine, spent six weeks in Harlem, New York, in the summer of 1970. His images were the cover story for Match in October that year.Image: Jack Garofalo/Paris Match via Getty ImagesIn the 1960s, large numbers of residents left Harlem for neighborhoods in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, seeking … [Link]
Mashable » Man who designed iconic Kikkoman soy sauce bottle has died
Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan, whose works ranged from a bullet train to the red-capped Kikkoman soy sauce dispenser as familiar as the classic Coca-Cola bottle, has died, his company said. He was 85. A former monk, Ekuan crafted a tabletop bottle for Kikkoman Corp. in 1961, winning international popularity both for the handy, flask-shaped dispenser and of course for the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on This MFi-Certified 3.3′ Apple Lightning Cable – $7.99
Why get Apple’s overpriced lightning cable, which usually go for around $21, when you get this Aukey MFi-Certified 3.3′ Lightning Cable for just $7.99? (With Promo code XP2SESID) -A convenient charging and syncing combo delivered through a single cable. -Apple MFi certification ensures complete charge and sync compatibility with iPhone 6 / 5s / 5c / 5, iPad Air, iPad … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Incredibly Sad and Touching Tale of Severus Snape [Video]
Warning: This will make you cry your eyes out. Check out this awesome video putting all of Severus Snape’s important scenes in chronological order, from back when he was a kind up until after he died. [kcawesome13 | Via] The post The Incredibly Sad and Touching Tale of Severus Snape [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of cyclists gather for sombre London 'die in' after fatal collision
LONDON — Cyclists put down their bikes in a solemn vigil in east London Monday night after the death of a fellow rider See also: Man caught driving while using phone, laptop and headphones in car The 'die in,' which took place on a road in Homerton, was in memory of cyclist Akis Kollaros, a music producer and musician from Dalston, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Life of Puppeteers Working Inside Jabba the Hutt [Video]
From Jamie Benning: After interviewing puppeteer Toby Philpott at great length over Skype I decided to go a step further and create a mini documentary about his work on Jabba the Hutt for Return of the Jedi. This led me down many paths. Here is the result. [Jamie Benning] The post The Life of Puppeteers Working Inside Jabba the Hutt … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Beautiful Star Trek Coins Let You Buy Actual Stuff on the Island Nation of Tuvalu!
These beautiful Star Trek coins can actually be used as legal tender on the Pacific Islan Nation of Tuvalu. On one side, the coins feature the face of Elizabeth II, and on the other side, you can have either Captain Kirk or the USS Enterprise. Made out of almost pure silver, the coins will soon be available for purchase from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Monstrous algal bloom erupts in world's largest lake
The Caspian Sea has a surface area larger than Germany – and is heavily polluted by phosphorus. The enrichment promotes huge algal growth (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Sony Xperia E4 promises 2-day battery life
Sony has a new competitor in the increasingly crowded mid-range smartphone space: The Xperia E4, a stylish, 5-inch phone with exceptionally long battery life. According to Sony, the device's 2,300mAh battery can deliver two days of "active use" battery life and Sony claims you can extend that even further by using the device's STAMINA and Ultra STAMINA modes of operation See … [Link]
Mashable » Ranked: The 9 highest-profile celebrity tech efforts
Celebrity and tech go together like fusion cuisine — some collaborations yield deliciousness and others produce disasters This got us thinking: what were the biggest We've left a few off the list like LeBron James's Samsung app and the brief period in which Alicia Keys served as global creative director of BlackBerry. We're left with the 9 collaborations with the highest … [Link]
Mashable » Strauss-Kahn claims he didn't know women in orgies were prostitutes
Disgraced former International Monetary Fund boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn told a French court Tuesday that he was unaware that women who participated in orgies at luxury hotels in Paris and Washington D.C. were prostitutes. See also: Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the pimping trial and the fall of a political star 65-year-old Strauss-Kahn and 13 co-defendants are on trial in this northern French city, accused … [Link]
Mashable » 7 bizarre fan theories about romantic movies
There’s more to your favorite romantic movies than meet-cutes and tragic misunderstandings. This Valentine's Day, when you're curled up on the couch celebrating/badmouthing Hallmark's favorite holiday, watch those classic love stories in a different light with the help of some imaginative fan theories See also: 5 Absurd Fan Theories About 'The Simpsons' Sure, you can practically quote Love Actually with your … [Link]
Bad Science » Richard Herring Leicester Square Theatre Show, interview, video…
I took great pride in the fact that my book Bad Science was first reviewed by Viz and the British Medical Journal. In that vein, here’s a 90 minute interview I did on stage with comedian Richard Herring in the Leicester Square Theatre. I have bad hair, we cover a lot of dorky material – […] [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 February 2015
The Uncanny Valley of Speech Recognition (Zach Holman) — I’m reminded of driving up US-280 in 2003 or so with @raelity, a Kiwi and a South African trying every permutation of American accent from Kentucky to Yosemite Sam in order … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Learning Ubuntu Linux – $44.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning Ubuntu Linux" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-11 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Transgender 9-year-old boy shows how to be yourself in beautiful video
A mother who lives in Brisbane, Australia, has shared a heartfelt video on Facebook about the journey of her 9-year-old son, Milla, who was born as a female. Renée Fabish, originally from New Zealand, posted the raw slide-show style video calling for support from loved ones as her child transitions. This personal message has now been viewed more than 3.5 million … [Link]
Mashable » Bashar al-Assad says Syria was informed on U.S.-led air strikes on ISIS
Syria President Bashar al-Assad says he is being kept informed about U.S.-led coalition air strikes on Islamic States targets in airspace above Syria See also: Who is Kayla Mueller, the last American hostage held by ISIS? In an interview with the BBC, released Tuesday, Assad said there is communication, but denied any direct co-operation "Through a third party – more than … [Link]
Mashable » Beginner's BDSM: 8 tame toys you can find around the house
Rihanna wasn't the first to reveal "chains and whips excite me." Bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadomasochism (BDSM) has hit a new level of cultural awareness, partially thanks to franchise hit Fifty Shades of Grey. The erotica series, which has sold over 100 million copies since its 2011 book release, has brought a fresh interest to chains and handcuffs … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Pay is coming to JetBlue flights next week
JetBlue Airways is the first airline to start offering Apple Pay payments on their flights, according to USA Today Passengers will be able to pay for food, drinks and other amenities with their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus phones using Apple's payment platform. The service starts next week and will be available on select JetBlue flights. See also: Apple Pay: … [Link]
Slashdot » $10K Ethernet Cable Claims Audio Fidelity, If You're Stupid Enough To Buy It
MojoKid writes: There are few markets that are quite as loaded-up with "snake oil" products as the audio/video arena. You may have immediately thought of "Monster" cables as one of the most infamous offenders. But believe it or not, there are some vendors that push the envelope so far that Monster's $100 HDMI cables sound like a bargain by comparison. … [Link]
Mashable » Drones in police departments raise red flags for privacy advocates
As drones become cheaper and more capable, more police departments across the country are asking for and getting federal approval to use them for law enforcement. But the Federal Aviation Administration only takes safety into consideration when it grants a law enforcement agency approval to use drones, leaving privacy protections to legislation — which, depending on the state in question, may … [Link]
Mashable » 'At Home With Tone' is the new web series with a perfect Tony Abbott impersonation
A new video series titled "At Home With Tone" takes a satirical look at Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott celebrating his recent leadership crisis successes. On Monday, he defeated a motion introduced by backbenchers who called for his position to be declared vacant. "Tony, Margie and the girls sit down for a celebratory roast on the night of the spill, … [Link]
Slashdot » Linaro Launches an Open-Source Spec For ARM SBCs
DeviceGuru writes: Not content to just standardize ARM-based Linux and Android software, Linaro has just launched 96Boards, an open-source spec for ARM-based single board computers. Along with the spec's rollout, Linaro also announced a $129 HiKey SBC based on a HiSilicon 64-bit, octa-core Kirin 620 SoC, and compatible with the 96Boards Consumer Edition (CE) spec's 85 x 54mm 'standard' form … [Link]
Mashable » British DIY store wants employees to read 'Fifty Shades of Grey'
LONDON — Staff at DIY chain B&Q are used to getting questions about paint colours, timber fencing and garden sheds, but with Fifty Shades of Grey hitting cinemas this weekend they're bracing themselves for an entirely different type of query See also: Fifty Shades of nope: 20 worst movies to see with your parents In a memo seen by the Telegraph, … [Link]
Mashable » Peaches the cockatoo won't stop reenacting previous owners' divorce
Peaches the cockatoo learned something from his previous owners about releasing his emotions. Peaches' new owner, Elaine Sigmon, is starting to rethink her adoption of the Moluccan cockatoo. The bird is supposedly from the house of a divorced couple and is still mimicking the couple's fights from before they split Watch Peaches in action and you'll be convinced that either … [Link]
Mashable » China fines Qualcomm $975 million over anti-monopoly claim
China has fined chipmaker Qualcomm 6 billion yuan ($975 million) in the biggest of a wave of anti-monopoly penalties that have rattled foreign companies. Beijing is investigating foreign automakers, technology suppliers and other companies in what appears to be an effort to force down prices. Business groups say the secretive way the investigations are conducted is alienating companies but regulators deny … [Link]
Mashable » 'Better Call Saul' Episode 2 Recap: Break a leg … or two
LOS ANGELES — The second part of Better Call Saul’s two-night series premiere on AMC picks up where the pilot episode left off — in the home of Tuco’s Abuelita, who remains wholly naïve to her grandson’s psychotic ways. As an Abuelita does. Tuco, homely apron and all, is whipping up a batch of fajitas when his Abuelita returns from the … [Link]
Mashable » Science finds Waldo, simultaneously destroys everyone's childhood
We’ve all been stumped at one time or another trying to find Waldo's candy cane clothes. Now, it feels like those days will soon be coming to an end. Thanks to some spiffy science by Randy Olson, a grad student at Michigan State University's High-Performance Computing Center, a solution has been found to find Waldo in as little time as possible … [Link]
Slashdot » Quantum Equation Suggests Universe Had No Beginning
cyberspittle writes: The universe may have existed forever, according to a new model that applies quantum correction terms to complement Einstein's theory of general relativity. The model may also account for dark matter and dark energy, resolving multiple problems at once. "In addition to not predicting a Big Bang singularity, the new model does not predict a "big crunch" singularity, … [Link]
Slashdot » Measuring the Value of Open Hardware Designs
An anonymous reader writes: Industry knows open source software has an immense value, but how valuable is an open hardware design? To answer that question, Dr. Joshua Pearce, an associate professor at Michigan Tech University, analyzed three methods to quantify the value of open hardware design in the latest issue of the journal Modern Economy. The methods are summarized in … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Chrome Will Adopt HTTP/2 In the Coming Weeks, Drop SPDY Support
An anonymous reader writes: Google today announced it will add HTTP/2, the second major version of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), to Google Chrome. The company plans to gradually roll out support to the latest version of its browser, Chrome 40, "in the upcoming weeks." At the same time, Google says it will remove support for SPDY in early 2016. SPDY, … [Link]
Mashable » IBM Watson is starting to think in Japanese, with Softbank’s help
Watson, IBM’s massively intelligent, cognitive computer, has many skills. It can play and win at Jeopardy, diagnose PTSD, deep-dive our tweets and cook up delicious recipes from seemingly incongruous ingredients But understanding and thinking in Japanese is not one of them. Not yet, at least. Tuesday in Tokyo, IBM and Japanese telecom conglomerate Softbank announced a landmark partnership that will bring … [Link]
Mashable » Startup aims to end the stigma of booking hotels by the hour
Many hotel rooms sit empty during the day, and there's a startup that wants to fill them. HotelsByDay thinks there's a big opportunity to serve business travelers who want to take a nap or work between meetings, and leisure travelers looking for downtime — or maybe a quiet place to relax with the kids. See also: North Carolina hotel welcomes you … [Link]
Mashable » Spider-Man swings back to the Marvel movie universe, hallelujah
LOS ANGELES — Look out, Avengers: Here comes the Spider-Man. And he's already being awfully disruptive. A deal to put Spider-Man back in the Marvel universe — where, let's face it, he's always belonged — has been struck between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Marvel/Disney, the studios announced late Monday An all-new Spider-Man (not starring Andrew Garfield) will appear in an as-of-yet … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Will It Take To End Mass Surveillance?
Nicola Hahn writes: Both the White House and the U.S. Intelligence Community have recently announced reforms to surveillance programs sanctioned under Section 215 of the Patriot Act and Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. But do these reforms represent significant restructuring or are they just bureaucratic gestures intended to create the perception that officials are responding to public … [Link]
Mashable » Photographers brave the cold for a love-themed #MashMeet
When it comes to a good photo op, nothing will stop Instagrammers from getting the best shot — not even sub-freezing temperatures. Last weekend, a group of photographers gathered in Jersey City for our winter season #MashMeet. Despite the harsh weather and a river separating Liberty State Park from Manhattan, we had an amazing turnout of more than 100 people See … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James tears up during heartfelt 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' scene
LeBron James got emotional while watching what is perhaps the saddest moment in the whole Fresh Prince of Bel-Air series. James posted a four-part Instagram of Fresh Prince star Will Smith's touching reaction just after his dad bails on him when the two are supposed to leave together for a trip. In the scene, Smith opens up about his abandonment issues … [Link]
Mashable » 30 songs to set the mood on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is here once again. But the build-up to this romantic holiday can involve a lot of stress and planning, when the focus should be on spending time with the person who makes you happy So to help take one thing off your plate, we assembled a Music Monday playlist full of romantic ballads. See also: 24 modern valentines for … [Link]
Mashable » Beth goes dark: 'Walking Dead' alum Emily Kinney scores villainous role on 'The Flash'
Get ready to see a less sweet side of Emily Kinney The Walking Dead alum has booked a role on CW's The Flash playing Brie Larvan, aka the Bug-Eyed Bandit See also: Go Behind the Set of CW's 'The Flash' Typically played by a male and a foe of the Atom, the character will reportedly pop up in episode 18 — … [Link]
Mashable » These two Kickstarter-backed albums won Grammys
LOS ANGELES — You may have heard about the high-profile crowdfunding music campaigns on Kickstarter involving TLC's farewell album and Neil Young's music player But did you know this is the second year that albums backed by Kickstarter money have won Grammys? Kickstarter-funded projects took home awards Sunday for Best Roots Gospel Album (Mike Farris' Shine All The People) and Best … [Link]
Mashable » Australians stream 'Better Call Saul' an hour after the U.S. — legally
Breathing a collective sigh of relief, Australian viewers finally got to see a hit television show at almost the same time as the rest of the world — and have less need to worry about spoilers Better Call Saul, the long-anticipated Breaking Bad spin-off, premiered Down Under on new streaming service Stan, launched by Nine Entertainment Co and Fairfax Media, immediately … [Link]
Mashable » Suspect captured after chase filled with collisions, carjackings grips L.A.
LOS ANGELES — One man's attempt to elude police at any cost ended with him being shot and captured Monday in one of the most harrowing L.A. police pursuits ever caught on camera Footage from the local CBS affiliate shows the man, unidentified as of Monday evening, lead police in a chase that caused multiple collisions and involved as many as … [Link]
Mashable » Robot vacuum cleaner attack in South Korea puts humans on notice
Although some believe the first human casualties of the oft-imagined robot apocalypse will be factory workers, it turns out that the machine revolt may begin in the home, that is, if accidents count Paramedics were reportedly called to save a woman in South Korea recently after her hair became trapped in the unrelenting mechanized maw of a robotic vacuum cleaner, a … [Link]
Mashable » Gorilla Glass maker unveils plans for sapphire-like phone screen
While the iPhone 6 didn't have the sapphire glass display some pundits were expecting, the makers of the Gorilla Glass displays covering Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy line has a new material up its sleeve — one that supposedly combines the best properties of both sapphire and glass. Corning is working on Project Phire — a display material that the company … [Link]
Mashable » 'Left Shark' legal row heats up: Does Katy Perry hold copyright?
It’s fair to say that until last week, no Super Bowl half-time show performer — let alone a Super Bowl viewer — ever considered the question of who owns the copyright on a backup dancer's costume. The performer? The costume-maker? The backup dancer? The NFL? But that question marks the front line of copyright law this week, after Katy Perry's legal … [Link]
Slashdot » The Uncanny Valley of Voice Recognition
An anonymous reader writes: We've often seen the term "uncanny valley" applied to the field of robotics — it's easy to get unsettled when robots act close to being human, yet fail completely in a few key ways. GitHub Engineer Zach Holman writes that we've now reached uncanny valley territory in speech recognition as well, though the results are more … [Link]
Mashable » Who has more friends: Marnie the Dog or Taylor Swift?
Much has been said about Taylor Swift's hobby of collecting famous friends, but the singer might have met her match in Marnie the dog. Marnie's only been on the scene since 2012, but the charming pup is already rubbing elbows with A-Listers See also: Marnie the Dog Imitates Selfie King James Franco The pair schmoozed together Sunday night (sorry, Katy — … [Link]
Mashable » Gruesome Australian shark attack captured live on surf cam
A surfer has died after a shark mauled his legs at an Australian beach on Monday Japanese national Tadashi Nakahara, 41, was sitting on his surfboard 10 metres off Shelly Beach, near Ballina on the New South Wales coast, when the four-metre shark attacked. Other surfers dragged him from the water and administered first aid, but Nakahara died at the scene. … [Link]
Slashdot » Boston Dynamics Introduces Their Newest Four-Legged Robot, 'Spot'
MicroHex writes: Boston Dynamics, creators of "Big Dog" recently unveiled their newest creation, "Spot." Originally funded by DARPA to develop the technology behind Big Dog, Boston Dynamics is currently owned by Google and continues its robotics research. From the video: "Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. Spot has … [Link]
Mashable » Anna Kendrick, future Oscar host?
LOS ANGELES — Could we be witnessing the birth of a future Oscar host in Anna Kendrick? OK, so it's a bit of a leap at this point, but when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that Kendrick would be making a "special appearance" at the 87th Oscars, the wheels started turning. SEE ALSO: First 'Pitch Perfect … [Link]
Slashdot » Arkansas Declares a High School CS Education State of Emergency
theodp writes: Aiming to deliver on Governor Asa Hutchinson's inspired-by-Code.org-and-others Plan For Job Creation Through Technology Education, the Arkansas House voted 99-0 last week to require high schools to offer [but not require] a course in computer science, either in a traditional or online setting, starting this fall. Hutchinson learned last December that the state has only 6 qualified instructors … [Link]
Mashable » Knut’s half-brother is the baby polar bear to watch in 2015
If you've been waiting patiently for a new German baby polar bear to obsess over, you're in luck. The currently-unnamed half-brother of Knut, the most famous polar bear of all time, made his debut at the Rostock Zoo in Germany over the weekend. See also: Cancel your weekend plans for a livestream of a newborn bear cub Knut the polar bear … [Link]
Mashable » Senate report says car manufacturers unprepared for hacking attacks
Cars are full of wireless technology — and that technology comes with the possibility of a security breach Most of the companies making these cars, however, don't have plans for how to deal with potential hacks, according to a report published Monday from the office of U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.). See also: 11 free tools to protect your online activity … [Link]
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