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.
Slashdot » Star Trek Continues Meets Kickstarter Goal, Aims For Stretch Goals
jdavidb writes: A couple of months ago on Slashdot, I learned about Star Trek Continues, a faithful continuation of the Star Trek original series five-year mission, lovingly recreated by Vic Mignogna and a dedicated cast and crew. The original Enterprise set from Desilu has been recreated, great scripts have been written, fantastic guest stars have been enlisted, including stars from … [Link]
Mashable » 10 'Saturday Night Live' sketches that turned into something bigger
Saturday Night Live celebrates its 40th anniversary in a three-hour televised event on Feb. 15, and viewers can expect a cavalcade of references and callbacks to earlier seasons. 141 cast members have called the show home to a very vast array of sketches and digital shorts with varying degrees of success. See also: Long-lost sketches from the first season of 'Saturday … [Link]
Mashable » Let go, Luke! 'Star Wars' toy trains young minds to harness Force
It is a fantasy Star Wars fans know well: to use the Force. Alas, the Force in real life is usually resigned to daydreams and jokes about droids, which aren't the ones you're looking for. But something that could, at least, offer kids a tiny dose of Jedi capabilities is this toy that uses a mind-control headset See also: Furbacca … [Link]
Mashable » Lego 'Jurassic World' makes official debut
NEW YORK — Lego has been teasing a few early looks at its upcoming movie "Jurassic World," but just debuted the entire collection on Saturday at Toy Fair 2015. It was well worth the wait. Lego is partnering with Universal Pictures to bring the colorful bricks to the Jurassic World franchise, just a few months before the upcoming film (starring … [Link]
Mashable » Why an Apple Car would make sense
By now, you've likely heard the latest Apple rumor. No, it's not about the Apple Watch or the much vaunted Apple TV set or even the strange-sounding iPad Pro No, the latest rumor is, on its face, the most ridiculous yet: An Apple car. There is too much smoke around this rumor for it to be entirely without merit. We first … [Link]
Slashdot » Li-Fi-like System Pushes 100Gbps Within a Small Room
An anonymous reader writes: Oxford University is [building] a system that takes light from the fiber, amplifies it, and beams it across a room to deliver data at more than 100 gigabits per second. … The trick, of course, is getting the light beam exactly where it needs to go. An optical fiber makes for a target that's only 8 … [Link]
Mashable » 10 greatest honorary 'SNL' cast members
The legendary Saturday Night Live has led an enormous wave of talent through its doors in the past 40 years, but some guests have made more of an impact than others While most stars are lucky enough to host just once or twice over their careers, some return over and over again — creating recurring characters, bonding with the cast, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How the Dragons in “Game of Thrones” Were Made [Video]
Here’s a cool behind the scene look at how the dragons were created for the fourth season of Game of Thrones. [PIXOMONDO] The post How the Dragons in “Game of Thrones” Were Made [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Glow-in-the-dark Nissan should grab everyone's attention
Nissan is getting really creative in promoting its electric car. In Sept. 2014, the company created a custom pickup variant of the car, a one-of-a-kind affair And this week the company showed off a Leaf with glow-in-the-dark paint The car will not be widely available for purchase for now, Engadget claims, so why do it? Nissan says the idea is … [Link]
Slashdot » The Revolution Wasn't Televised: the Early Days of YouTube
mrflash818 sends this report from Mashable: A decade ago, Netflix meant DVDs by mail, video referred to TV and the Internet meant simple text and pictures. All that changed in about 20 months. … It was hard to get a handle on what YouTube was, exactly. The founders didn't know how to describe the project, so they called it a … [Link]
Mashable » Air Jordan's new exhibit lets you be like Mike
It's possible Michael Jordan's most iconic shots were even harder than they looked — but that's something you can only truly understand if you try them under the same circumstances In honor of Air Jordan's 30th anniversary and NBA All-Star Weekend, the brand and AKQA has created an immersive digital experience for its #WeAreJordan campaign, which you can see in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Zatanna Cosplay Will Enchant You [Pics]
Australian cosplayer Feisty Cuffs looks totally fantastic as Zatanna in this series of photos by George Wong. 
Model and Costume: Feisty Cuffs Photography: George Wong The post This Zatanna Cosplay Will Enchant You [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Moff Band turns imaginary sword fights, air guitar into reality
NEW YORK — Every little kid loves imaginary sword fights and playing the air guitar, but there's only so far this type of game play can go without the use of sound effects. Now, in one of the most innovative — yet simple — toy concepts we've seen in awhile, a new wearable called the Moff Band adds dozens of sounds … [Link]
Slashdot » Should We Really Try To Teach Everyone To Code?
theodp writes: Gottfried Sehringer asks Should We Really Try to Teach Everyone to Code? He writes, "While everyone today needs to be an app developer, is learning to code really the answer? Henry Ford said that, 'If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.' I view everyone learning to code as app development's version … [Link]
Mashable » NBA stars' Instagram MVPs
With the league's All-Star festivities in New York City this weekend, all eyes are on the NBA for a celebration of all things basketball — and especially of the game's biggest stars But guess what? NBA stars are just like the rest of us in a way — they post to Instagram, and some of those posts are more popular than … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Pen That Writes in Chocolate
If you are unfamiliar with Skyrocket Toys, be grateful. Simply because, once you see what they have to offer at their site, you will wish you were a kid again. But one recent bomb they’ve dropped is about their new chocolate pen. Yes, it is an actual pen that writes in chocolate. Yes, you can eat what comes out of … [Link]
Mashable » If you think walking in Boston is bad, try delivering mail there
BOSTON — Tejal Patel has been delivering mail for the United States Postal Service in Boston for 13 years, but she can't recall a time when the snow made her job as frustrating as it has been on Saturday ahead of yet another blizzard. The month is only half over, but Boston has already been blitzed by its snowiest February on … [Link]
Slashdot » California Floats Conditional Approval For Comcast/TWC Merger
New submitter Lord Flipper writes: The California Public Utilities Commission decision on the Comcast/Time-Warner proposed merger has just been released. It's not an exciting read, but the 25-bullet-point Appendix to the decision is interesting (PDF, starts on page 75). For example: "19. Comcast shall for a period of five years following the effective date of the parent company merger neither … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Visual Noms: A Dynamic and Gifferific Recipe for Chia Pudding
You may not even think you wanna see this, but you do. Chia tea is an amazing bouquet of spices that truly wake up the senses and invigorate (or relax) the soul. Chia pudding takes that one step further by essentially being an edible version of chia tea. While we may not divulge recipes too often, you really do NEED … [Link]
Mashable » Forgot about your Valentine? Pinterest has you covered
Did you completely forget about Valentine's Day? Did your significant other just give you an amazing gift? Are you desperately scrambling around trying to find something to give back? Don't worry, Pinterest has you covered. They've put together a board of Valentine's Day cards handmade from Pinterest users across the globe. For those of us who are having trouble finding the … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Boston statues that wish they could go somewhere warm
BOSTON, Massachusetts — Another blizzard is about to drop 10-14 inches of snow on Boston, sending residents inside to escape. But you know who can't escape the snow? Statues. Statues can't move Their stone faces have had to endure snowstorm after snowstorm this Winter as they stand there out in the cold See also: The upcoming Boston blizzard may be equivalent … [Link]
Slashdot » Wayland 1.7.0 Marks an Important Release
jones_supa writes: The 1.7.0 release of Wayland is now available for download. The project thanks all who have contributed, and especially the desktop environments and client applications that now converse using Wayland. In an official announcement from Bryce Harrington of Samsung, he says the Wayland protocol may be considered 'done' but that doesn't mean there's not work to be done. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Planet Is Super Mario World? [Science Video]
From PBS Space Time: We’ve run, jumped, and stomped all over the world of Super Mario, but, where in the universe is Super Mario EXACTLY? It’s virtual so it obviously DOESN’T exist, but if it did, could Super Mario world be in our solar system? And what do the planet’s dynamics reveal about Mario’s crazy jumping ability? Join Gabe as … [Link]
Mashable » 11 kisses to celebrate LGBT equality
For better or worse, first kisses are almost always memorable. If the kissers are lucky, locking lips is a moment of heart-stopping chemistry Most couples take the kiss for granted, but for lesbian and gay partners, a kiss can take on historical importance — whether it's the first or fiftieth See also: Same-sex couples seek gay-friendly wedding services Take for example, … [Link]
Mashable » Dangerous blizzard targets New England as frigid cold envelops U.S.
New England residents are bracing themselves for the fourth major snowstorm since mid-January, set to begin Saturday afternoon and culminate in blizzard conditions with hurricane force winds for coastal areas through Sunday The combination of high winds and frigid temperatures make this storm a life-threatening event, according to the National Weather Service, which is warning of "likely structural damage and widespread … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Donors wanted: your bodily waste could be a big earner
If you're a clean-living individual and can pass a few tests, what comes out of your bottom could add to your bottom line 
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Slashdot » Vint Cerf Warns Against 'Digital Dark Age'
An anonymous reader writes: Vint Cerf, speaking at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, said we need better methods for preserving everything we do on computers. It's not just about finding better storage media — it's about recording all the aspects of modern software and operating systems so future generations can figure out how it all worked. Cerf … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube at 10: Under siege but still dominant
In 2006, YouTube's then-CEO Chad Hurley wowed the crowd at Allen & Co.'s annual media conference by pointing out that YouTube had 60% of the online video market. Eight years later, in 2014, the figure was comparable at 56% —on desktop — according to comScore. Back in 2006, the nearest competitor had just 17%, but now Facebook has 33% of the … [Link]
Mashable » 24 cats that are tired of being your Valentine's Day date
Happy Valentine's Day, also known to some as "Singles Awareness Day." It's the one day a year we're bombarded with reminders about our lack of special someone to share a romantic evening. Millions will spend Feb. 14 with their cat, an unwilling date for an evening of tears, shame and Netflix. See also: If Your Valentines Were 100% Honest Here are … [Link]
Mashable » Copenhagen in lockdown after two dead, five injured in multiple shootings
Updated: 2:42 a.m. ET / 8:42 a.m. Copenhagen local time Denmark is in lockdown after two shootings occurred in the capital of Copenhagen less than 10 hours apart. A massive manhunt is underway after two men were killed, and five others were injured in the attack Just after 5 a.m. local time Sunday, police officers also shot and killed a man … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan Now Has More Car Charging Points Than Gas Stations
An anonymous reader writes: One of the biggest impediments to getting more electric cars on the road is the lack of charging infrastructure. When there's a gas station every other mile and you have to struggle to find a charging station, it's difficult to make a case for convenience and reliability. But this is changing, particularly in smaller, more technologically … [Link]
Mashable » Epix looks to net hockey fans with NHL documentary series
For Epix and the NHL, a new documentary series they've partnered on is more than just another piece of content — and more than initially meets the eye. Rather, it's a match made in heaven for North America's pro hockey league and the premium TV network launched in 2009 On one side, the NHL is looking to use Epix's digitally … [Link]
Mashable » The revolution wasn't televised: The early days of YouTube
A decade ago, Netflix meant DVDs by mail, video referred to TV and the Internet meant simple text and pictures. All that changed in about 20 months. That was the period in which three former PayPal employees created YouTube on Feb. 14, 2005 and sold it to Google for $1.6 billion on Oct. 9, 2006 The journey began with a possibly … [Link]
Mashable » 9 alternative treats to make for your valentine
This close to Valentine's Day, you've probably eaten enough cruddy milk chocolate to last you through to next year. Instead, bake up some comfort foods like warm pretzels, pizzas and even roasted potatoes for your Valentine. See also: 30 songs to set the mood on Valentine's Day Because you're sick of chocolate, anyway. 
Image: Mashable composite, Flickr, trazomfreak Have something to … [Link]
Mashable » Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi fall in love with these 36 questions
Oh, you know what day it is If the greeting card company has subliminally taught us anything, it's that today, above all other days, is when we truly need to express our feelings to the ones we love. You can just feel the sticky precipitation of romance in the air — or, maybe it's just a particularly durable strain of … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Samsung Replacing Its Apps With Microsoft's For Galaxy S6
An anonymous reader writes: SamMobile is reporting that the next major revision of Samsung's Galaxy S line of phones is going to have some major changes. According to insider sources, Samsung has gotten rid of many of their pre-loaded apps, making them optional downloads. What's interesting is that they're replacing these apps with software from Microsoft — apps like Skype, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: ESPN, GroupMe, Darkroom and more
With Lyft raising a huge new round of funding and Dropbox possibly moving closer to an IPO, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: The 12 best Android apps of 2014 This week's list includes the revamped … [Link]
Mashable » Long-lost sketches from the first season of 'Saturday Night Live'
In 1974, a man named Dick Ebersol was hired by NBC to create a 90-minute late night variety show. He immediately hired a Canadian producer who went by the name of Lorne Michaels Together, the two created Saturday Night Live and unwittingly paved the foundation that would change the face of comedy. See also: 28 'SNL' catchphrases that have kept us … [Link]
Slashdot » Smoking Is Even Deadlier Than Previously Thought
HughPickens.com writes Who still smokes?" as Denise Grady reports at the NYT that however bad you thought smoking was, it's even worse. A new study has found that in addition to the well-known hazards of lung cancer, artery disease, heart attacks, chronic lung disease and stroke, researchers found that smoking was linked to significantly increased risks of infection, kidney disease, … [Link]
Mashable » I worked out like a model for Fashion Week
No pain, no gain, right? If you're a fashion model, especially when prepping for Fashion Week, this might as well become your gym mantra Intense workouts in order to improve posture and increase lean muscle mass is the name of the game for models when training to be in tip-top shape for a successful New York Fashion Week. Workouts can range … [Link]
Mashable » 12 clever last-minute Valentine's Day gifts
If you're freaking out because you never got around to buying a Valentine's Day gift, take a second to breathe Now is not the time to wish you had ordered a three-pound bag of conversation hearts on Amazon. You can still pull off a quick DIY project that will make it seem like you're really good at planning See also: 14 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Musical software helps mothers push babies out faster
Audio-visual feedback helps women who have had an epidural to know when to push, speeding up labour and making tearing and infections less likely 
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Mashable » The 10 most popular sex songs on Valentine's Day playlists
There are thousands of songs written about sex, from the romantic to the risqué. But selecting the songs right for your mood (and your partner's) can feel like a bit of an undertaking. For a little guidance, Spotify combed through an impressive 2.5 million playlists simply titled "sex" and found that, in most cases, the indie artists are churning out some … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 67% Off SwissGear ScanSmart Laptop Computer Backpack – $39.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has a SwissGear ScanSmart Laptop Computer Backpack, which fits most 17 inch laptops as well as smaller ones thanks to adjustable padded straps, for just $39.99 plus free shipping. That’s 67% off on the backpack’s regular list price of $120. 
-SwissGear ScanSmart Laptop Computer Backpack – $120 $39.99 (67% Off) The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Kinetic Insect Lamp is the Most Beautiful Thing You’ll See Today [Pics + Video]
Korean artist U-Ram Choe uses resin, magnets, electric motors, CPU boards, and LEDs to create these amazing kinetic lamp/sculptures that are based on the morphology of insects. When switched on, the creatures light up and start gently moving. Beautiful. 
[Pier 9 | Via Neatorama | Photo Credit: Gallery Hyundai] The post This Kinetic Insect Lamp is the Most Beautiful Thing … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Just Cause 3: Firestarter Trailer
The Just Cause series of video games are beautiful, massive sandboxes where the players are left free to roam and essentially cause as much wide spread mayhem as they can. As you can see from this Just Cause 3 trailer, the insanity meter is about to crank about as high as it can go. It’s like life finally letting you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Inflatable Cat Gives Small Dog The Scare of His Life [VIDEO]
Cats and dogs have a very strange relationship. Though dogs are often bigger and stronger, some will see a cat and pretty much lose their minds. That, my friends, is exactly what happens here when this adorable dog going for a stroll notices a massive, inflatable, black cat, poised as if it’s ready to strike. Due to the cat’s size … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Amazing Zines That Kicked Off Geekdom
A great many people think geekdom itself was spawned directly from science fiction films and comic books, but believe it or not, the true roots of geekdom go deeper and further than that. There were often indie ‘zines’ put out by local writers and artists to try and get their work featured and exposed to more people. A man named … [Link]
Mashable » Rosetta beams back more incredible comet photos
A European spacecraft orbiting a comet continues to beam incredible photos of the icy, dusty cosmic body back to Earth. The new comet photos from the Rosetta spacecraft, a European Space Agency probe, show Comet 67P/ Churyumov-Gerasimenko in an incredible new light. The comet is beginning to spout more jets as it makes its way toward the sun for its closest … [Link]
Mashable » How to look fashionable when it's ass-cold outside
The Northeast is experiencing extremely low temperatures, and it's really cramping our style. New York City especially is a bitter urban tundra, just in time for Fashion Week See also: How to follow New York Fashion Week online However, you can take note from the stylish geniuses, who prove it's possible to stay warm and glamorous in this miserable winter weather. … [Link]
Mashable » 4 pitfalls to avoid in answering "Why are you interested in this position?"
Hiring managers don't always say what's on their minds, and sometimes this results in a less effective interviewing experience for you, the job candidate. But, regardless of how good or bad your interviewer is, you'll very likely still get this question: "Why are you interested in this position?" The reason for that is because your answer says a lot about all … [Link]
Mashable » 8 awkward, not remotely hot tools used to film Hollywood sex scenes
“If I get aroused, I’m sorry if I do, and I’m sorry if I don’t," actor Sean Connery supposedly once uttered while filming a sex scene This line wouldn't be so popular in real life, but it sure rings true in Hollywood, where sex scenes help sell and complete many films. See also: 9 Nearly Worthless Gadgets You're Hanging Onto for … [Link]
Slashdot » Mountain Biking In Virtual Reality With the Oculus Rift and an Actuating Bike
An anonymous reader writes Thanks to the Oculus Rift DK2 VR headset and Activetainment B 1 VR bike, which pitches forward and back according to in-game terrain, has shifting, pedals, breaks, digital resistance control, and allows tilting into turns, users of the system feel like they're careening through a mountain biker's paradise. After working up a sweat in the simulator, the … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Google Search On Steroids' Brings Dark Web To Light
snydeq writes The government agency that brought us the Internet has now developed a powerful new search engine that is shedding light on the contents of the so-called deep Web. DARPA began work on the Memex Deep Web Search Engine a year ago, and this week unveiled its tools to Scientific American and 60 Minutes. "Memex, which is being developed … [Link]
Mashable » All the key UK general election dates you need to know
LONDON — When do you need to register to vote? What's the final date of this current parliament? When are the key debates scheduled? See also: 9 things you didn't know about a UK general election We've pulled together a timeline of key dates to help you keep track of the big moments you need to be aware of FINAL MILESTONES … [Link]
Slashdot » Five Glorious Years of Sun Images In a Four-Minute Video
An anonymous reader writes: In early 2010, NASA launched the Solar Dynamics Observatory. It carried a number of sensors dedicated to watching and measuring various aspects of the Sun. The SDO's team just celebrated its fifth anniversary by going through a half-decade worth of images, pulling out the most amazing ones, and stitching them into an amazing video (YouTube). It … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » MailChimp Shifts to API as a Product Structure
APIs are the foundation upon which the digital economy is built, and these powerful tools should be treated with the respect they deserve. It seems that MailChimp is realizing this as they look to start “treating our API as a first-class feature of our application,” according to a recent blog post by senior software engineer Pete Holiday.
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Slashdot » Notorious 8chan Board Has History Wiped After Federal Judge's Doxing
AmiMoJo writes On Monday, imageboard site 8chan's "baphomet" subboard, an Internet destination known for hosting aggressive "doxing" posts, received a major history wipe the day after one of its users posted the personal information of a federal judge in the Silk Road case. A follow-up post by baphomet's "Board Owner" account stated that "HW," a reference to site founder Frederick … [Link]
Mashable » Boston residents sick of 'nonstop' snow, slushy sidewalks
BOSTON, Massachusetts — As Boston preps for yet another blizzard, plenty of residents Mashable spoke with Friday said this winter has already brought more snow than any they can remember, The National Weather Service has put Boston under a blizzard warning from 7 p.m. ET Saturday until 11 a.m. ET Sunday. The city is expected to see 10 to 14 more … [Link]
Mashable » 14 NSFW dinosaur valentines that will spark fire in your love life
Love is older than the dinosaurs. Valentine's day is almost here and this year we’re kicking it old school. Like, really, really old-school — like, before fire was invented and when people talked by grunting at each other old-school. See also: Terrorize your exes on Valentine's Day by adopting a cockroach in their name Dinosaurs were around for millions of years, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways you can help animals stay cozy this winter
Cold weather is brutal. You probably have a long list of survival mechanisms — mittens, soup, wearing a million layers, repeating "you can do this" over and over again until you kind of believe it Winter's tough on animals, too, and they can use our help. If the only thing you know about how to protect animals from the cold is … [Link]
Mashable » Best tips and tricks for traveling in 2015
Stressed out by traveling? We're here to fix that. Mashable recently hosted our first #2015TravelChat to discuss how you can travel better this year. Several experts joined us, including Brian Kelly, founder of travel site The Points Guy, Johnny Jet, editor-in-chief of travel-information site JohnnyJet.com, travel writer Jean Newman Glock, Paul Brady, deputy consumer news editor at Condé Nast Traveler, and … [Link]
Mashable » IKEA created its own emojis
You can now eat meatballs, buy a bed and fix your communication problems all with IKEA. Just like the store map to make sure we don't get lost while browsing for KVÄVE or a SKOGN, IKEA has developed a few emojis to help us translate our communication woes into domestic bliss. Hungry? Send along that meatball emoji. Left your keys … [Link]
Mashable » Informed public trusts NGOs over media, government
Having confidence in people and ideas is essential for innovation and effecting change, but trust in national institutions has declined to a record low among the world's informed public, according to a recent study. The 2015 Edelman Trust Barometer measured the informed public's trust in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), business, media and government across 27 countries, and found that NGOs continue to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virtual reality helps rebuild face destroyed by fungus
Billy Crawford's face was ravaged by a rare fungal infection, but a radical prosthetic helped restore much of what he lost 
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Mashable » Apple is developing an electric car, report says
After months of rumors, it seems increasingly clear that Apple has an electric car in the works. The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has a team of up to 1,000 employees working in secret on a branded electric vehicle as part of a project codenamed "Titan." Anonymous sources told the paper that the initial design of the car resembles a … [Link]
Mashable » Cookie Monster gets fired from writing gig for terrible jokes
Girl Scouts hide your Thin Mints, the Cookie Monster has been spotted in L.A. Jimmy Kimmel thought it'd be a great idea to inject his show with some classic Sesame Street humor, so he invited his childhood "role model," the Cookie Monster, to write some jokes for him. Unfortunately, the blue-furred cookie addict had only one predictable punchline: "Cookies!" See … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Hiring Automotive Experts
An anonymous reader writes: A report at the Financial Times (paywalled) says Apple is on an aggressive hiring push to pick up automotive experts. Recent rumors suggest Apple is putting together a transportation research lab, and nobody outside the company is quite sure why. It's unlikely they's want to build an entire car themselves, but quite possible they see a … [Link]
Mashable » Visa plans to use smartphone tracking to prevent credit card fraud
Visa wants to put an end to those annoying calls you sometimes get from your bank when buying things far from home. The credit card company will roll out a new feature in April that allows cardholders to automatically let Visa know where they are using the location services built into nearly every smartphone. The optional service will match up the … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA: Increasing Carbon Emissions Risk Megadroughts
An anonymous reader writes: Droughts in the western U.S. have been bad recently, but not as bad as they could be. Researchers from NASA, Cornell, and Columbia are now warning that if we don't slow the rate at which we produce greenhouse gases, then we're dramatically increasing our odds of a drought that lasts upwards of three decades. "The scientists … [Link]
Slashdot » Trans-Pacific Partnership Enables Harsh Penalties For Filesharing
An anonymous reader writes: The Electronic Frontier Foundation went through a recent leak of the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, an international treaty in development that (among other things) would impose new intellectual property laws on much of the developed world. The EFF highlights one section in particular, which focuses on the punishments for copyright infringement. The document doesn't set specific … [Link]
Mashable » Your Amazon Echo questions, answered
Amazon has finally started shipping the Echo, its bluetooth speaker that you can control with your voice. The device has generated a lot of excitement, as it demonstrates the potential power of a smart home full of voice-activated devices. However, you still have to request an invite to be able to purchase the device, so very few people have been able … [Link]
Mashable » Fall in love again this Valentine's Day
True love. It makes your heart skip a beat, fills your soul with joy and infuses a little extra pep in your step. But love takes maintenance and requires energy to stay aflame, and too often, life gets in the way. In your younger years, you’d spend weekends together hugging the curves on picturesque winding roads, with a smile on your … [Link]
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