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 » Samsung's Portable SSD T1 Tested
MojoKid writes The bulk of today's high-capacity external storage devices still rely on mechanical hard disk drives with spinning media and other delicate parts. Solid state drives are much faster and less susceptible to damage from vibration, of course. That being the case, Samsung saw an opportunity to capitalize on a market segment that hasn't seen enough development it seems–external … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » GameUp API Expands Login Options For Game Developers
GameUp, cloud-based game server for developers, has updated its API to offer developers more options for logging into a particular app. GameUp provides many features that online gamers have come to expect (e.g. social, competitive, interactive, etc.) through the GameUp API or one of its SDKs.
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Mashable » The encyclopedia of 'Broad City': We fact-checked all the weird stuff in Season 2
Broad City has taught us many important life lessons, most of which make us extremely uncomfortable The goofy Comedy Central show about best friends Abbi and Ilana is rife with observational comedy about the ups and downs of New York City life. But crammed in between the silly jokes are actual facts about a variety of topics For example, when Ilana … [Link]
Mashable » Delta apologizes for 9/11 remarks, which Emirates says caused 'great offense'
Delta Air Lines apologized Wednesday for CEO Richard Anderson's remarks about 9/11 on CNN in response to criticism from Gulf carriers Anderson mentioned the terrorist attacks in reference to the U.S. airline industry's financial difficulties, noting that the hijackers came from the Arabian Peninsula, the source of the criticism. See also: The safest — and least safe — airlines in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » $1 billion bank hack: stopping the next cyber heist
A hacking gang is suspected of stealing vast sums from banks worldwide for two years with apparent ease. How can a repeat be averted, asks David Auerbach 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Paxata Leverages REST API to Automate Loading and Manipulation of Big Data
Rather than continuing to rely on traditional extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools to get data into Big Data applications running on Hadoop, Paxata at the Strata + Hadoop 2015 conference today unfurled an update to its software that lets organizations use a REST API to load data.
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Mashable » True Life: I’m a dog at Westminster Dog Show
The 2015 Westminster Dog Show has crowned its Best in Show, but the legend of Miss P the Beagle is just one story in 3,000 Among seven groups of 192 different breeds, the show floor was full of fascinating and passionate owners, handlers, fans, and dogs from around the world. See also: Breeds meet their match at Westminster Dog Show … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Dash Simplifies API Documentation for Mac, iOS Developers
As a seasoned developer and consultant, there are a few apps and utilities that form part of my exclusive and quintessential toolkit when I work on projects. I focus primarily on iOS projects, but I am using a tool that is just as powerful and essential whether you are an Android developer or Web developer/designer: Dash by Kapeli.
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Slashdot » After 30 Years of the Free Software Foundation, Where Do We Stand?
An anonymous reader writes with this interview with John Sullivan, Executive Director of The Free Software Foundation. "There is a growing concern about government surveillance. At the same time, those of us who live and breathe technology do so because it provides us with a service and freedom to share our lives with others. There is a tacit assumption that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer: Dumb and Dumber To [Video]
Harry and Lloyd are back in the comedy sequel we thought we wanted, but didn’t really : Dumb and Dumber To. [Screen Junkies] The post Honest Trailer: Dumb and Dumber To [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Molio Creates Proxy API for YouTube Video Ads
Editor's Note 2/19: We have recieved information regarding the nature of Molio's involvement with the Poo~Pourri product and advertisement. In light of that we have removed mention of Poo~Pourri from the article.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Startup Offers Live Stock Data Graphics API
Investing in the stock market is sometimes seen as educated gambling, with highflying brokers risking everything in the pursuit of profit in an industry that easily intimidates those new to investing.
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Mashable » 15 times Joe Biden didn't understand personal space
Do you know that person who always gets way too close when they talk to you? That's Vice President Joe Biden So some people are a little more touchy-feely when they talk, and that's totally okay. But Biden is the king of creep, the sultan of stroke, the baron of the brush, the caesar of physical contact. See also: The 21 … [Link]
Slashdot » Watch Videos in Synch with Fellow iOS Users (Video)
This video is about Dr. Saeed Darvish-Kazem and Dr. Michael Pazaratz, two MDs from Canada, who came up with a free iOS app called WeMesh that lets you share video content with iOS-owning friends in real time. You see the video and so does your friend. more or less simultaneously. Cat videos and 90s music are two categories the doctors … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung buys Apple Pay competitor LoopPay
Samsung just made a major move in its bid for the company's own version of Apple Pay. The South Korean-based company is acquiring the mobile payments platform and Apple Pay rival LoopPay, the two companies announced Wednesday. See also: Apple Pay: The Real-World Test Terms of the deal, first rumored back in December, were not disclosed. In a statement, Samsung said … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How API Description Languages Enable API IDEs
API description languages are a new category of programming languages for software developers that are used for building applications that make APIs available to share data or functionality. They are often associated with RESTful APIs that share information over the Web.
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Slashdot » FreeBSD-Current Random Number Generator Broken
First time accepted submitter bobo the hobo writesThe FreeBSD random number has been discovered to be generating possibly predictable SSH keys and SSL certificates for months. Time to regenerate your keys and certs if using FreeBSD-Current. A message to the freebsd-current mailing list reads in part: "If you are running a current kernel r273872 or later, please upgrade your kernel … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » You’re the Man (In Black): A Princess Bride Parody of Karate Kid’s Ending Song “You’re the Best” [Video]
After the huge success of his “Heisenberg” song, [GAS] friend Bonecage is back with a Princess Bride-themed parody of Karate Kid’s ending song, “You’re the Best” by Joe Esposito. Princess Bride + Karate Kid = nostalgiagasm. This is a a parody of the ending fight song on Karate Kid set to clips from Princess Bride, and it made me feel … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Open Mobile Alliance Preps Toolkit for Developers
The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) wants to make it a lot easier for developers to build mobile applications that span multiple networks managed by a wide variety of carriers and other operators of mobile network services.
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Mashable » The new HTTP/2 spec ushers in hopes for a faster web
HTTP, or the Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is a central part of the World Wide Web. On Wednesday, Mark Nottingham, the chair of the IETF HTTP Working Group, announced that the HTTP/2 spec is now complete and approved. This is a big deal because the last time the HTTP spec was updated was back in 1999. A lot has changed with the … [Link]
Slashdot » The Burden of Intellectual Property Rights On Clean Energy Technologies
Lasrick writes If climate change is to be addressed effectively in the long run, nations of all descriptions must pursue mitigation and adaptation strategies. But poor countries face a potential hurdle when it comes to clean-energy technologies—most of the relevant intellectual property is held in the rich world. Many observers argue that it's unfair and unrealistic to expect massive energy … [Link]
Mashable » This is what happens to your brain when you give up sugar
Anyone who knows me also knows that I have a huge sweet tooth. I always have. My friend and fellow graduate student Andrew is equally afflicted, and living in Hershey, Pennsylvania — the "Chocolate Capital of the World" — doesn't help either of us. But Andrew is braver than I am. Last year, he gave up sweets for Lent. I can't … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » InsideView Courts LinkedIn Developers
Market intelligence company InsideView is using LinkedIn's sweeping changes to its developer program to court developers who will be cut off by LinkedIn in the coming months.
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Mashable » Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede unveils $2.5-million redesign
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, a dinner attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, launched in 1988. This year, for its 28th season, the show has been completely revamped: Organizers spent $2.5 million on its largest-ever renovation since opening “I want to dazzle our guests in 2015 with a completely new atmosphere,” Parton said of the show's renovation, which include new music and special … [Link]
Slashdot » Java Vs. Node.js: Epic Battle For Dev Mindshare
snydeq writes While it may have been unthinkable 20 years ago, Java and JavaScript are now locked in a battle of sorts for control of the programming world. InfoWorld's Peter Wayner examines where the old-school compiler-driven world of Java hold its ground and where the speed and flexibility of Node.js gives JavaScript on the server the nod. "In the history … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Who Loves Who in the Marvel Universe?
A guide do the amorous relationships of the Marvel universe, including who’s married, who kissed who, who are lovers, just dated, or are in a serious relationship. 
[Source: Webhostingbuzz] The post Who Loves Who in the Marvel Universe? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Leaked Cindy Crawford photo dares Internet to embrace unconventional beauty
It’s happening again. The public is poring over another untouched photo of a famous woman, taking in both her conventional beauty and the wrinkles, cellulite and other imperfections that are routinely erased See also: 8 Not-So-Magical Secrets From a Former Disney Princess This time the subject of our collective gaze is Cindy Crawford, the 48-year-old model who posed for a December … [Link]
Mashable » Nicki Minaj says she is 'so sad' after tour manager stabbed to death
LOS ANGELES — Nicki Minaj is publicly mourning the death of her tour manager De'Von Pickett, who was fatally stabbed early Wednesday morning in Philadelphia Philadelphia police officer Tanya Little confirmed to Mashable that two people were stabbed outside Che Bar and Grill at 2:35 a.m., local time. A 29-year-old victim, which Minaj said is Pickett, died after being stabbed multiple … [Link]
Mashable » Mars colony hopeful: Why I'd forsake life on Earth
I have always been in awe of the night sky, trying to comprehend the vastness of space and the countless wonders it contains. But I have always felt a certain dissatisfaction with only being able to see it at a distance. One day I imagine that humanity will be able to visit other planets in the Solar System, and venture even … [Link]
Mashable » New mothers, rejoice: HelloFlo's 'Postpartum: The Musical' trailer is here
The creative geniuses behind "Camp Gyno" and "First Moon Party" are back with a new video HelloFlo, whose slogan is "We can't change biology, but we can make it more fun," has evolved from being a once-a-month "care-package" distributor into an active voice on women's health issues. The tampon-delivery service's viral videos are creative and hilarious, attracting more than 39 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Brain boosting: It's not just grey matter that matters
Inside your head, another brain is hiding in plain sight – one that responds to your cognitive needs and self-heals. It's time to make the most of your myelin (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Cookie Monster reads profound, food-related shower thoughts
Cookie Monster is a Muppet of few words — mostly cookie-related words But the furry blue monster goes deep with profound musings on food, inspired by the splish-splash geniuses at Reddit's r/ShowerThoughts. See also: A delicious day at NYC museums with Cookie Monster Truly, though, what was the best thing before sliced bread? Have something to add to this story? … [Link]
Slashdot » Supermassive Diet: Black Holes Bulk-Up On Dark Matter
astroengine writes It has long been assumed that the size of a supermassive black hole in a galaxy's core is intimately related to the number of stars that galaxy contains — but it might not be that simple after all. According to new research, it may in fact be a galaxy's extensive dark matter halo that controls the evolution of … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon does the obvious, picks up its 2 best drama pilots
Amazon has done what pretty much everyone thought they should do and picked up to series their two strongest scripted pilots, as well as a docu-series and two kids shows. The move comes a little more than a month after Amazon put out its latest batch of pilots for customer sampling. As per Amazon's pilot process, which they began in 2013, … [Link]
Mashable » Unretouched images of Beyoncé leaked, and the BeyHive went berserk
Don’t even bother ringing the alarm, the Beyhive's already handled it A website called "The Beyoncé World" leaked 224 allegedly un-retouched images of Beyoncé Wednesday, sending fans into a meltdown of apocalyptic proportions See also: Ring the Alarm: The 5 Most Popular Beyonce Conspiracy Theories The images were apparently taken from Beyoncé's 2013 L'Oréal commercial shoots and ad campaigns — she … [Link]
Slashdot » Building a Procedural Dungeon Generator In C#
Nerval's Lobster writes Procedural dungeon generation is a fun exercise for programmers. Despite the crude interface, such games continue to spark interest. A quarter century ago, David Bolton wrote a dungeon generator in procedural Pascal; now he's taken that old code and converted it to C#. It's amazing just how fast it runs on a five-year-old i7 950 PC with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Movie-Accurate Ultron Prime Sixth Scale Figure Has No Strings on Him!
This Ultron Prime sixth scale figure from Hot Toys looks exactly like the character in the upcoming Avengers film, and even though $374.99 might be a little pricey for most people, I totally want one. 
The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Ultron Prime in Avengers: Age of Ultron. It stands approximately 41 cm tall … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » CloudRail Extends API with Box.com Integration and Node.js SDK
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Mashable » The disputed history of how the Oscar got its name
Any pop culture-loving person knows what an Oscar is. But unless you've done your research, it's unlikely you know the story behind the golden statue. The Academy Awards partnered with IMDb for a look back at Oscar history, starting with a dive into the history of the statue, from the designer who sculpted it to the disputed stories behind its … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Darkleaks lets anyone sell secrets for bitcoin
A new site that lets people sell secret documents online will make life easier for whistleblowers – and blackmailers 
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Slashdot » Government, Military and Private Sector Fighting Over Next-Gen Cyber-Warriors
An anonymous reader writes Both the U.S. Army and Britain's intelligence agency GCHQ launched new initiatives to address their severe shortfalls in cyber-security specialists. The United States Army Reserve launched the "cyber private public partnership" (Cyber P3) on Capitol Hill, which will give reservists the opportunity to train as cyber-warriors in six U.S. universities, in partnership with 11 employers. In … [Link]
Mashable » This rim-rocking hoops phenom is somehow a high school freshman
The online basketball-mixtape world has delivered its latest hoops prodigy: His name is Marvin Bagley, he stands somewhere in the neighborhood of 6-foot-9 and he enjoys destroying regulation rims with the same level of ease it takes you or I to dunk a Nerf ball on a doorway-mounted plastic hoop Bagley is also, somehow, a 15-year-old high school freshman — … [Link]
Mashable » 1898: Portraits of Native Americans from 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West' show
Iron White ManImage: Library of CongressIn 1898, photographer Gertrude Käsebier looked out of her studio window on Fifth Avenue in New York City and saw the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West parading past. Buffalo Bill, a.k.a. William Cody, was by that time a legendary figure of the American Old West, a legend he partially self-generated. Cody's nickname arrived when he supplied buffalo meat to … [Link]
Mashable » Top bidder backs out on rare 20th anniversary PlayStation 4 auction
It seems bidding $129,000 for a game console may have been hard to swallow for the winner. Last month, Sony auctioned the first model of its limited-edition, 20th anniversary PlayStation 4 console to raise money for charity. The console's grey color scheme was meant to match the original PlayStation, which came out in Japan on Dec. 3, 1994 See also: The … [Link]
Mashable » Bowling alone looks ridiculously fun in 'The Last Man on Earth' sneak peek
Being the last person on Earth may seem like a lonely gig, but as the following exclusive sneak peek from Fox's upcoming TV series Last Man on Earth proves, it also comes with some benefits. Like solo bowling — with fish tanks. Or cars. See also: Bill Murray appeared on 'Parks and Recreation' in the most unexpected way A little backstory … [Link]
Mashable » Despite frigid conditions in the East, U.S. seeing more record warmth this winter
The U.S. is experiencing one of the most unusual winters in years, with a pronounced and enduring bubble of warm, high pressure over the West, and blast after blast of frigid Arctic air and heavy snow in the eastern two-thirds of the country. The warmth is breaking all-time records, while the cold is rivaling some of the coldest weather in more … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Pokémon Get Their Names [Comic]
[Source: Mike Royer of Pickled Comics | Via Neatorama] The post How Pokémon Get Their Names [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Torvalds: "People Who Start Writing Kernel Code Get Hired Really Quickly"
alphadogg writes Now more than ever, the development of the Linux kernel is a matter for the professionals, as unpaid volunteer contributions to the project reached their lowest recorded levels in the latest "Who Writes Linux" report, which was released today. According to the report, which is compiled by the Linux Foundation, just 11.8% of kernel development last year was … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit made $8.3 million in ad revenues last year, and will donate 10%
Reddit, which says it gets about 160 million unique visitors a month, made about $8.3 million in ad revenues in 2014 and is donating 10% of that to charity. The company announced its revenue figures in a blog post Wednesday. The exact number, in case you were wondering, is $8,276,594.93. For comparison's sake, BuzzFeed claims a "global audience" of 200 million … [Link]
Mashable » Ben & Jerry's made a 'Tonight Dough' ice cream flavor
Ben & Jerry's had a sweet surprise for everyone on Tuesday's Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon, no stranger to Ben & Jerry's fame, once graced the container when he was the host of Late Night. Now he says he's in the "big leagues" and needs to raise the bar. Enter "The Tonight Dough." With cookie dough, peanut butter and caramel, Fallon … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Online secrets market could revolutionise economies
If you've never heard of Darkleaks, you soon will. But its technology, which began with bitcoin, could have far bigger implications
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New Scientist – News » Technology behind Darkleaks could transform the economy
If you're not yet familiar with the concept of a blockchain, you soon will be. The technology, which began with bitcoin, could have far bigger implications 
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New Scientist – News » Mutation order reveals what cancer will do next
A blood disorder study shows for the first time that the order in which mutations occur affects how a disease develops, and the best way to treat it 
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New Scientist – News » How to predict what height meteors explode at
Incoming space rocks break up and burn in the atmosphere, and their danger depends on how low they can go – now we can predict their flame-out height 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why I’m Glad I Waited Fifteen Years to Play Majora’s Mask
The Legend of Zelda series has always been an institution for gamers. Many of us grew up playing the series and have seriously found memories of almost every game from the series. Yes, even Wind Waker. And while most of us can say we’ve played most of the classic Zelda games, we need to remember some people didn’t experience them … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Babar' Malware Attributed To France
sarahnaomi writes: The NSA, GCHQ, and their allies in the Five Eyes are not the only government agencies using malware for surveillance. French intelligence is almost certainly hacking its targets too — and now security researchers believe they have proof. On Wednesday, the researchers will reveal new details about a powerful piece of malware known as "Babar," which is capable … [Link]
Mashable » Rejoice! There's a new Dr. Seuss book
First Harper Lee, now Dr. Seuss. A new book is in the works from the late Theodor Geisel, after his wife, Audrey, and long-time secretary, Claudia Prescott, found the manuscript and drawings while going through his papers See also: Harper Lee to publish 'To Kill a Mockingbird' sequel, decades later Publisher Random House is planning at least two more books from … [Link]
Mashable » Move over, spiders: Limpets' teeth are the strongest biological material around
LONDON — Limpets' teeth have just taken the top spot on the leaderboard of nature's strongest materials, leaving spiders' silks in the dust. The humble limpet, usually seen stuck to a rock or a boat's hull, have "extreme strength" according to a new study by researchers at the University of Portsmouth, which was published Tuesday in the Royal Society's journal Interface … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HTTP Gets Major Overhaul
The first major revision of the hypertext transfer protocol has been finalized. HTTP/2 could mean pages are much faster to load, particularly on mobile devices. Despite, or perhaps precisely because it’s such a fundamental part of the web, HTTP hasn’t had a significant update since changes to the current 1.1 standard in 1999. The proposed HTTP/2 is a major overhaul. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: nature's strongest material, drone maps Christ, work in the robot age and more 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » SEED Hopes to Revolutionize Business Banking
SEED emerged from stealth mode Tuesday to launch a revolutionary business banking API. While Web and mobile apps remain on SEED's road map, SEED's value largely depends on interaction with the developer community; thus, SEED made its first public move with an API-first strategy.
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Slashdot » One Year of Data Shows the Hacker Community Is Tight-knit and Welcoming
szczys writes: The Hacker (sometimes called maker) movement holds sharing of ideas at its core. We at Hackaday are in the unique position to look at a huge data set from the last 365 days showing how people share their own work, and how they discover and interact with others. We've made some data visualizations which cover project topic distribution, … [Link]
Mashable » Lego's new 'Star Wars' collectible TIE fighter is big and beautiful
In the first three Star Wars films, the TIE fighter is a terrifying symbol of the Emperor's might. And though they darted about on screen and often appeared to be little more than specks before rebel Luke Skywalker blew them out of the sky, TIE fighters are big: an imposing 29 feet tall by 25 feet wide, to be exact Since … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Httphub BaaS Solution Simplifies Backend Creation
New startup Httphub is bucking the enterprise trend by providing a simple consumer BaaS platform that makes it possible for developers to set up and implement an API backend for their applications quickly and easily.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Message from 10191: A Gigantic 360° Projection Mapping Show From the Future
This jaw dropping gigantic 360° projection mapping show was recently presented at the “Carré des Arts” in Mons, Belgium, Europe’s new “Capital of Culture.” Project : 360° video mapping in the courtyard of the “carré des arts” for the Opening Ceremony of Mons2015, the new European Capital of Culture. Technical : 20 video projectors for a projection surface of 4400 … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Block HIV Infection In Monkeys With Artificial Protein
An anonymous reader writes: Immunologists have developed a synthetic molecule that's able to attach to HIV and prevent it from interacting with healthy cells. "HIV infects white blood cells by sequentially attaching to two receptors on their surfaces. First, HIV's own surface protein, gp120, docks on the cell's CD4 receptor. This attachment twists gp120 such that it exposes a region … [Link]
Mashable » Priests share #ashtag selfies in observance of Ash Wednesday
Priests on Twitter and Instagram are observing the solemn Christian holiday of Ash Wednesday by posting ashtags — a new type of holy selfie that shows the day's ceremonial ashes they received on their foreheads. The holiday — and the ashes that come with it — marks the arrival of Lent, a 40-day period that precedes Easter in which Christians fast … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is working on virtual reality apps for social experiences
Facebook believes that one day we'll be able to connect with friends in virtual reality, so users can eventually experience someone's vacation as though they're right there with them. Facebook chief product officer Chris Cox revealed on stage Tuesday at the Code/Media conference the company's vision for how it plans to embrace virtual reality. See also: What Is Oculus Rift — … [Link]
Mashable » French police investigate racist metro incident involving Chelsea soccer fans
French police have opened an investigation into a racist incident following a soccer match in Paris that was caught on camera. A group of Chelsea Football Club supporters refused to let a black man into a metro car before pushing him out and chanting, "We're racist! We're racist! And that's the way we like it! We like it! We like it!" … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Drone reproduces Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue
Thanks to thousands of photos snapped from the air, Rio de Janeiro's famous landmark can now be experienced on your screen in 3D 
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Mashable » Google Street View adds Greenland Viking ruins and glacial landscapes
Google’s Street View continues to go where roads end, and the latest addition will give you a glimpse of Viking ruins and a glacial icecap. Google has curated a few Greenland landmarks and landscapes that require you to go no further than wherever you're sitting right now. See also: What a night in New York City looks like from 7,500 feet … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Oral sex may be a life saver for spider
Male Darwin's bark spider use genital lubrication and binding to stop their mates from eating them after copulation 
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Mashable » The 'holy sh*t' moment: Facebook's blockbuster WhatsApp acquisition one year later
Chris Best was working at his desk late in the afternoon on Feb. 19 of last year when he saw the news: Facebook had agreed to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion. With a B. "Holy shit that's a big number," Best, cofounder and CTO of Kik, a messaging startup based in Canada, recalls thinking at that moment. "I remember there just … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony To Release Google Glass Competitor
jfruh writes: With Google retooling its Glass offering, Sony appears to have jumped into the breach to offer an Android-compatible wearable face-computer. The developer edition of SmartEyeglass will be available in March for $840, with a commercial release planned for 2016. The device must be manipulated with a separate, wired controller unit that houses a microphone, speakers and an NFC … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tech and Psychological Support [Comic]
[Source: Alex Culang – Buttersafe | Via Neatorama] The post Tech and Psychological Support [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » LG G Flex 2 upgrades the curved phone, but it's on the slow side
It looks like curved phones are here to stay. The first curved phones debuted in 2013, a product of flexible displays and the desperation of smartphone manufacturers to differentiate. The LG G Flex was among them. It was also a gigantic underpowered beast of a phone, and although its curved screen could turn heads, it couldn't turn a so-so device … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and Jimmy Fallon get caught seat dancing on the Jumbotron
Taylor Swift's awards-show seat dancing is basically at Olympic levels now. But everyone's talents start with humble beginnings For Swift, her aggressive seat dancing began alongside Jimmy Fallon when they were just sporting-event spectators. During Tuesday's Tonight Show, Fallon dug up old Jumbotron footage of himself and Swift shaking it off, before shaking it off was a thing Guess we … [Link]
Mashable » 6 reasons why Apple is not building a car
Apple is not building a car. Not today, not tomorrow, not this year. Not ever. It’s not building a gas one or a diesel one. It’s not building an electric one or nuclear-powered one. It’s not. No. I do not have inside informationApple has offered me an official no comment "on rumor and speculation." Ostensibly, I have no more information than … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Exploring methods in active learning
In a recent OReilly webcast, Crowdsourcing at GoDaddy: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Crowd, Adam Marcus explains how to mitigate common challenges of managing crowd workers, how to make the most of human-in-the-loop machine learning, and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Designing a future of immersive, tangible interaction
Editors note: This is an excerpt by Stephen P. Anderson from our recent book Designing for Emerging Technologies, a collection of works by several authors, curated and edited by Jon Follett. This excerpt is included in our curated collection of … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Recent performance improvements in Apache Spark
2014 has been the most active year of Spark development to date, with major improvements across the entire engine. One particular area where it made great strides was performance: Spark set a new world record in 100TB sorting, beating the … [Link]
Mashable » Possibly psychic 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant solves puzzle with one letter
Definitely sign up to be a contestant Wheel of Fortune if you happen to be a clairvoyant. There's no proof that this contestant, who managed to solve the puzzle with one fairly common letter on the board, has supernatural powers, but for purposes of protecting our own fragile self-esteems, he had some extra help from the universe. He's totally not … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Most Useful Browser Extensions?
An anonymous reader writes: One of the most powerful features of modern browsers is the ability to install third-party extensions. They allow third-party developers to work on really useful niche functionality, and let users customize their browser with the tools they need. Unfortunately, this environment has the same discover-ability and security problems as standalone software. Thus, my question: what are … [Link]
Mashable » Drone footage from Ukraine shows scarred town now under rebel control
Ukraine troops withdrew from the embattled town of Debaltseve in the country's east Wednesday after rebels claimed control of the strategic location. Drone footage shows the impact of widespread shelling on the town. The snowy landscape is pockmarked with areas of impact. Debatlseve is a transportation center for the region, with a vital railway connecting the separatist strongholds of Luhansk … [Link]
Mashable » Oscars panic time: A catch-up guide for the 7 most essential films
LOS ANGELES — Uh oh. The Oscars are four days away, and you've seen how many nominated movies? If you're a normal person, the answer is "not nearly enough." While it's definitely time to panic, there's good news: You'll have the bases covered by watching less than two movies per day — mostly from home — between now and Sunday's telecast. … [Link]
Mashable » HBO releases two deleted scenes from 'Game of Thrones' Season 4
In case Season 4 of Game of Thrones wasn't filled with enough death and despair for you (what kind of monster are you?!), HBO has released two deleted scenes featuring sorrow-filled characters The first scene follows Shae, Tyrion's mistress, immediately after he ends their relationship. Bronn, Tyrion's sellsword, attempts to comfort a heartbroken Shae See also: 18 incredible new photos from … [Link]
Mashable » 9 groundbreaking black poets who revolutionized the written word
If we're to believe Plato, poetry is nearer to truth than history. That saying certainly holds for groundbreaking black poets like Langston Hughes, who wrote unapologetically about the world through the eyes of a black artist. See also: 7 pioneering black artists who shaped modern music Numerous black poets have made waves in the literary world, from Gwendolyn Brooks, who in … [Link]
Mashable » Guy tricks his girlfriend with adorable selfie proposal
We, as humans, will never stop coming up with new and clever ways to pop the big question. One creative guy was able to capture his girlfriend's reaction to his proposal by tricking her into taking a selfie. Instead, he was sneakily recording video The end result: She said yes, and we have this amazing reaction GIF forever and ever … [Link]
Mashable » Carnegie Mellon computer glitch mistakenly accepts 800 applicants
This is one computer glitch that's going to burn in many memories. Carnegie Mellon mistakenly sent acceptance letters this week to 800 people who applied for the school's top-rated computer science graduate program. The university blamed the blunder on computer error, saying it was the result of "serious mistakes in our process for generating acceptance letters." "Once the error was discovered, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stretchy limpet teeth are nature's strongest material
Spider silk has lost its record for being the strongest natural material – these limpet teeth are six times as strong 
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Slashdot » Theory of Information Could Resolve One of the Great Paradoxes of Cosmology
KentuckyFC writes: When physicists attempt to calculate the energy density of the universe from first principles, the number they come up using quantum mechanics is 10^94 g/cm^3 . And yet the observed energy density is about 10^-27 g/cm^3. In other words, our best theory of reality misses the mark by 120 orders of magnitude. Now one researcher says the paradox … [Link]
Mashable » Israeli divers discover 2,000 ancient gold coins
A group of divers found 2,000 gold coins on the seabed of the Caesarea National Park in Israel — the largest trove of gold coins ever discovered in the country Caesarea is an ancient Roman city located near the modern Israeli city of Caesarea, about halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa. The divers from the local diving club stumbled upon the … [Link]
Mashable » Nestlé removing artificial flavors and colors from its chocolate candies
Nestlé USA plans to do away with all artificial flavors and colors from its chocolate snacks by the end of 2015, the company announced Tuesday. That means FDA-certified colors, like Red 40 and Yellow 5 will be gone from snacks like Butterfinger, Crunch and Baby Ruth “We know that candy consumers are interested in broader food trends around fewer artificial ingredients," … [Link]
Slashdot » HTTP/2 Finalized
An anonymous reader writes: Mark Nottingham, chair of the IETF HTTP working group, has announced that the HTTP/2 specification is done. It's on its way to the RFC Editor, along with the HPACK specification, where it'll be cleaned up and published. "The new standard brings a number of benefits to one of the Web's core technologies, such as faster page … [Link]
Mashable » Pussy Riot buried alive in 'I Can't Breathe' video about Russia and Eric Garner
LOS ANGELES — In a new music video that was filmed in just one take, Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot wears riot police gear in a grave while being smothered in thick soil to represent the unrest in Russia and Eric Garner's death in the U.S. "We were very well prepared to shoot this video, given that in 2014 … [Link]
Mashable » The man who sets the clock on Big Ben
LONDON — Moving your clocks forward or back by an hour twice a year isn't a big deal, but that's not quite the case if you're the person responsible for setting the time on Big Ben. See also: Design firm wants cyclists to take over London's abandoned tube tunnels The most iconic clock in the world, housed in Elizabeth Tower, comes … [Link]
Mashable » Blazing fireball spotted over New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
A large, bright fireball whizzed over a handful of northeastern states early Tuesday around 4:45 a.m. EST, and three NASA cameras caught it on film There were at least 30 eyewitness reports from people who saw the object overhead in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio, according to the American Meteor Society. The map below shows where the fireball was … [Link]
Slashdot » US May Sell Armed Drones
An anonymous reader writes: Nations allied with the United States may soon be able to purchase armed, unmanned aircraft, according to an updated U.S. arms policy. Purchase requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and foreign military bodies would have to agree to a set of "proper use" rules in order for the U.S. to go ahead with the … [Link]
Mashable » 8 spring cleaning tips for ecommerce marketers
Rain, snow, sleet, hail, and numbing wind chills… this winter has been a doozy for many parts of the U.S. I, for one, am over the winter weather. Luckily, spring is right around the corner. To help you find a warmer state of mind until it arrives, let's tackle the best ways to spring clean our ecommerce programs. These tasks may … [Link]
Mashable » Russia-backed rebels capture key city in devastating blow to Ukraine
President Petro Poroshenko says Ukraine has withdrawn most of its military forces from the eastern flashpoint town of Debaltseve after Russia-backed separatists, who reportedly took hundreds of soldiers captive, seized control of the key railway junction, dealing yet another crushing blow to Kiev. See also: Left to die: The people trapped in eastern Ukraine's war Poroshenko, who had denied claims by … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Huge epigenomic map examines life's impact on our genes
Analysing the DNA tags that affect how genes behave shows us how nurture interacts with nature to shape who we are and the diseases we develop 
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Mashable » This is #BizChats: Cultivating success from intern to executive
For the past several months, you may have seen a series of articles promoting business-focused Twitter chats about an variety of topics like: Freelance, finances, job hunting, resume and cover letter revamping and more See also: How to transform your resume and cover letter for the better Every business has a myriad of facets. Every professional, whether an intern or an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ebola outbreak still has things to teach us
Lessons from the unprecedented Ebola outbreak in West Africa last year are still being learned in preparation for future outbreaks 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Select Audio-Technica M50x Headphones for $129 + FREE Shipping (46% Off!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the Audio-Technica M50x Headphones for just $129 plus free shipping! (46% Off!) As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line, the ATH-M50 is praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers year after year. Now, the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones feature the same coveted sonic signature, with … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 18 February 2015
Systematising Sales with Software and Processes — sweet use of Slack as ui for sales tools. Duplicate SSH Keys Everywhere — It looks like all devices with the fingerprint are Dropbear SSH instances that have been deployed by Telefonica de … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning Python Testing – $11.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning Python Testing" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-19 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Must Watch Video: Why Vaccines Work
As more and more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children or are vaccinating them later, diseases like measles are making a comeback. Are vaccines safe? How do they work? This week we look at why are people afraid of something that has saved so many lives, and look at the history and science of vaccines. [It’s Okay To … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Cake That Made it to my Stomach in Less Than 1 Parsec [Pics]
Check out this amazing Millennium Falcon cake made by the folks over at Cup a Dee Cakes. I love how beautiful and detailed this thing is! It would most certainly make it down to my stomach in less than 1 parsec, because if my esophagus would be anywhere the length of a parsec, I most certainly would not be alive … [Link]
Mashable » Sony hopes to reach $4.2 billion operating profit by 2018
TOKYO — Money-losing Sony will spin off its video-and-sound business into a separate company and shrink its headquarters as part of a three-year turnaround plan to speed up decision-making and become profitable again. See also: Sony postpones earnings report due to Sony Pictures hack The company is targeting an operating profit of 500 billion yen ($4.2 billion) and a 10 percent … [Link]
Mashable » 'Telegraph' writer dramatically quits, saying HSBC coverage was 'fraud on readers'
LONDON — The Telegraph's chief political commentator has quit, slamming the publication for not covering key stories about banking giant HSBC, one of the paper's advertisers. See also: Newspaper Experiments With Virtual Reality in Remote Iowa In a damning column about his resignation posted to Open Democracy, Peter Oborne, who worked for the paper for five years, alleges that the distinction … [Link]
Mashable » 'Save the Bros' is the latest — and cheesiest — in cause marketing
That bro you see in the gym –- the one bench pressing the equivalent of a Smart car — is so shredded he could snap you like a twig. But he’s vulnerable under all that bulk, and he needs your help. Won’t you rescue him from drinking protein shakes filled with artificial flavorings, toxic pesticides and GMOs? Organic Valley, a … [Link]
Slashdot » Storing Data In Synthetic Fossils
Bismillah tips news of research from ETH Zurich which brings the possibility of extremely long-term data storage. The scientists encoded data in DNA, a young but established technique that has a major problem: accuracy. "[E]ven a short period of time presents a problem in terms of the margin of error, as mistakes occur in the writing and reading of the … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray appeared on 'Parks and Recreation' in the most unexpected way
So much about Pawnee suddenly makes sense On Tuesday's penultimate batch of Parks and Recreation episodes, two Pawnee dwellers passed away and headed for the big J.J.'s Diner in the sky: Ron's beloved barber, and, most importantly, Mayor Gunderson, who, surprise, was played by Bill Murray. See also: Why 'Parks and Recreation' tackled digital privacy in its final season RIP Mayor … [Link]
Mashable » Toy museum announces hall of fame for video games
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The museum that houses the National Toy Hall of Fame announced Tuesday the creation of the World Video Game Hall of Fame to recognize the impact games like "Pong" and "Grand Theft Auto" have on culture and society. "Electronic games have changed how people play, learn and connect with each other, including across boundaries of culture and geography," … [Link]
Mashable » UK banks RBS, Natwest are now letting customers use Touch ID
LONDON — For the first time in the UK, customers at two banks will be able to access their accounts using a fingerprint. See also: The iPhone 5S' Touch ID Is Perfect for Criminals Royal Bank of Scotland has introduced the service Wednesday for its RBS and Natwest customers who use an iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus, which all have … [Link]
Mashable » Best beaches for 2015, according to travelers
If you're in the northeastern United States, a warm beach — any beach, really — is sounding pretty good right now But not all beaches are created equal, and that's where crowdsourcing comes in: On Tuesday, TripAdvisor released a list of the best rated beaches around the world, according to its users. See also: Ithaca tells tourists they should just go … [Link]
Mashable » The reality of Ukraine cease-fire: An explosion every few seconds
HORLIVKA, Ukraine — Yuri was on the phone with his mother when the explosion from the shell blew off both his legs. "There was this flash and suddenly I just didn't understand anything," he said, lying in bed at Horlivka Hospital Two, wincing from pain as there is no access to proper painkillers. See also: The 'tough as nails' medics on … [Link]
Mashable » Bevy wants to get your photos and videos out of their digital sandboxes
Raise your hand if you feel buried by the number of photos you have on various devices or confused about which service or software to use to store and organize all of them for you and your family. Okay, that’s everyone. See also: Hands on with Apple's new Photos app for OS X Yosemite We’re living in the midst of what … [Link]
Slashdot » Patent Troll Wins $15.7M From Samsung By Claiming To Own Bluetooth
An anonymous reader writes: A jury has upheld patent claims against Samsung and awarded the patent-holder $15.7 million. "The patents relate to compatibility between different types of modems, and connect to a string of applications going back to 1997. The first version of Bluetooth was invented by Swedish cell phone company Ericsson in 1994." Lawyers for the plaintiff argue that … [Link]
Slashdot » BBC Radio Drops WMA For MPEG-DASH
gbjbaanb writes: The BBC has converted its legacy WMA (Windows Media Audio) streams to the "industry-wide and open source" MPEG-DASH format. While this has left some users of old devices unable to receive the broadcasts, the BBC claims the use of WMA was "prohibitively expensive to operate"when existing licence agreements ran out. The BBC says that they are working with … [Link]
Mashable » The highest paid Australian athletes are not cricketers or footy players
Most Australians consider cricketers the most prominent of the country's sports stars, but on a money-making scale you are better heading to the U.S. to play basketball, golf or baseball if you really want to make the big bucks BRW have released their list of the 50 top earning Aussie sports people of 2014 and the results may surprise. Three basketballers … [Link]
Mashable » Toshiba previews three new cameras for Google's Project Ara
Toshiba just previewed prototypes for some of the first third-party Project Ara modules. Toshiba, who has partnered with Google on the modular smartphone project, recently unveiled three new camera modules for the latest prototype. See also: Up close with Google's new and improved Project Ara prototype The cameras include 5MP and 13MP rear-facing camera and a 3 MP front-facing camera. The … [Link]
Mashable » Super-fan's 'Up'-inspired dog house is a miniature work of art
On Break's Super-Fan Builds, Hollywood prop makers come together to build intricate items for diehard pop culture fans. Its latest episode, the team gathered together to build a highly detailed, near-perfect replica of Carl's floating house from Up for one very lucky super-fan's dog These prop artists are true perfectionists, and it shows in their work. The roof is covered … [Link]
Mashable » You can't buy Pizza Hut nail polish even if you wanted to
Pizza is a gift of the gods that should be incorporated into every aspect of your life — including your beauty routine. That's why Pizza Hut Australia, who recently unveiled vegemite-stuffed crust, came up with a set of eight nail polishes inspired by pizza. See also: 12 Weirdest Pizzas Ordered by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Of course, it's hard for … [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Man Extradited To US For Heartland, Dow Jones Cyberattacks
itwbennett writes: A Russian man accused of high-profile cyberattacks on Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Heartland Payment Systems and 7-Eleven has been extradited to the U.S. and appeared in court in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday. Vladimir Drinkman, 34, of Syktyykar and Moscow, Russia was charged for his alleged role in a data theft conspiracy that targeted major corporate networks and stole … [Link]
Mashable » Miss P, a beagle, takes home Westminster's 'Best in Show'
A beagle named Miss P took home the top prize at the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday night. The 15-inch beagle beat out six other dogs for the title of "Best in Show," which affords her a Today show appearance Wednesday morning. One of her contenders, was Patty Hearst's Shih Tzu, Rocket, who won the Toy group Best … [Link]
Mashable » 6 of America's 10 most charitable donors have tech backgrounds
The United States' biggest philanthropists donated nearly $9.8 billion to nonprofits in 2014, and tech entrepreneurs were among the most charitable, according to a new report. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's 15th annual "Philanthropy 50" list, released earlier this month, compiles the 50 most generous donors of last yearBill and Melinda Gates took the the top spot, with donations amounting to more … [Link]
Mashable » Mars One mission cuts candidate pool down to 100 aspiring colonists
Only 100 people are still competing for four seats on a one-way trip to Mars advertised by Dutch nonprofit Mars One. In its latest round of cuts, the foundation cut its applicant pool from 660 to 100 finalists on Tuesday. More than 200,000 people across the globe originally applied when Mars One founder Bas Lansdorp first announced intentions to send what … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone you didn't see on stage at the 'SNL' 40th anniversary
Arguably one of the best parts of Saturday Night Live's big 40th Anniversary show on Sunday night was Jerry Seinfeld's masterful Q&A session Not only was it hilarious, but holy heck, it was fun to look into that crowd See also: Jimmy Fallon recaps all the FOMO you felt watching 'SNL 40' SNL vets, big-name directors and some randoms whose SNL … [Link]
Mashable » Six takeaways from that epic Jony Ive profile
Ian Parker's exhaustive 17,000-word profile of Jony Ive in The New Yorker is must-read material. If you haven't already read the profile — unprecedented in its access to Ive and the Apple design studio — do it now. It's the best look we've had at the design processes within Apple, as well as at the man at the center of it … [Link]
Mashable » Mashable continues global expansion, plans new site in India
We at Mashable are pleased to announce the next step in our evolution as a global media brand: the creation of Mashable India, in partnership with India.com In the months to come, we’ll be adding a dedicated editorial team based in Mumbai and New Delhi, creating an Indian social media presence and launching a dedicated site for Mashable India. The timing … [Link]
Slashdot » MN Legislature Introduces Amendment To Protect Electronic Communications
Bob the Super Hamste writes: The Minnesota legislature has introduced an amendment to the State Constitution to enshrine the protections against unreasonable search and seizure to electronic communications and data. The amendment appears to have broad support in the State House, but leadership in the State Senate is lukewarm to it. In the Senate, Judiciary Committee Chairman Ron Latz (DFL) … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2107: Matter from light!
Let there be matter! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Nike targets sneaker fanatics with app that mixes commerce with content
Using the rare confluence of Fashion Week and the NBA Allstar Weekend hitting New York in the same week as a backdrop, Nike held an event in the city last week to launch its new app called SNKRS for sneaker fanatics The app puts Nike's vast selection of shoes in the palm of your hand, mixing obsessive sneaker curation with ecommerce … [Link]
Mashable » Flying DeLorean iPhone case would make Marty McFly jealous
In case you haven't noticed, it's 2015 — and while much of the tech promised by Back to the Future II has yet to materialize, one company's new piece of gadgetry would make Marty McFly jealous If he had an iPhone, that is. A Japanese toy company has created an iPhone 6 case that looks to be a near perfect replica … [Link]
Mashable » Distressing video shows double amputee crawling up train station stairs
In videos labelled "distressing" by the state transport minister, a double amputee can be seen struggling to lift himself up and down stairs. In the first video, the man can be seen using his arms to drag himself up stair by stair at Unanderra train station, while a friend carries his wheelchair. In the second video, the man can be … [Link]
Mashable » This tool could make your tweets more popular
Style may trump substance when it comes to Twitter popularity, according to researchers at Cornell University. A study backed by the National Science Foundation and Google used an algorithm to parse the sentence constructions, rhetoric and keywords that makes certain tweets get more attention than others The researchers used their findings to create an online tool that weighs two wordings of … [Link]
Mashable » A delicious day at NYC museums with Cookie Monster
C is for cookie. A is for art On a Friday morning in the minutes before the Guggenheim opens to visitors, Cookie Monster loops down the museum’s famous spiral ramp. The sweet-toothed Muppet’s blue fur strikingly contrasts the crisp white backdrop. And as his googly eyes wiggle with each step, the giggles of the gathered museum staff rise through the atrium … [Link]
Slashdot » Breakthrough In Face Recognition Software
An anonymous reader writes: Face recognition software underwent a revolution in 2001 with the creation of the Viola-Jones algorithm. Now, the field looks set to dramatically improve once again: computer scientists from Stanford and Yahoo Labs have published a new, simple approach that can find faces turned at an angle and those that are partially blocked by something else. The … [Link]
Mashable » Video captures abhorrent racism from Chelsea soccer fans
Racism continues to be an ugly blemish on the beautiful game, especially in Europe. A group of Chelsea fans proved this yet again in Paris on Tuesday night After Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 matchup, amateur video caught a group of Chelsea supporters blocking a black man from entering a Paris … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Office for iOS now lets you save to Apple's iCloud
Microsoft just beefed up its support for third-party storage apps — adding ways to hook up to Box, iCloud Drive and other storage apps to the iOS version of its Office suite Tuesday The updated Office apps for iOS, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel, now allow users to save files directly to Apple's iCloud Drive — which any iOS user can … [Link]
Mashable » Mom gives her minivan the Ken Block treatment in 'Momkhana'
Hang on, kids, Mom’s about to smoke all four tires and do some epic drifting on the way to school today. Seat belts? Try harnesses. In a near frame-by-frame remake of the Internet-busting Ken Block Gymkhana videos, Famous Footwear and producers at shareability have created “Momkhana,” a three-minute exercise in bad parenting masquerading as a shoe commercial. Not really –- … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian refugee camp gets pizza delivery service
A pizza delivery service is the last thing someone expects to see in a refugee camp. But in one makeshift city that houses more than 83,000 displaced Syrians, the pie business is booming. Mu'ajanat Esalam (or Pizzeria of Peace) is serving up slices to refugees living in Jordan's Zaatari camp. See also: The smallest victims: Portraits of Syrian children living on … [Link]
Mashable » Boko Haram's latest video mirrors ISIS propaganda
The latest video posted by West African Islamist extremists Boko Haram marks a change in tactics for the militant group The footage, featuring a man believed to be Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, depicts the reclusive leader delivering a 12-minute "message" to leaders in the Nigerian government and western democracies, condemning their rule of law and urging their leaders to turn … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Patents Head-Mounted iPhone
mpicpp sends word of a patent newly awarded to Apple, #8,957,835, which describes a head-mounted apparatus that uses an iPhone (or iPod) as a display. The device "temporarily integrates or merges both mechanically and electronically a head-mounted device with a portable electronic device." It sounds a bit like Samsung's Gear VR headset, and many outlets are reporting it as being … [Link]
Mashable » The only solution to the Equation Group is destroying your hard drive
The sophisticated malware and spyware used by the Equation Group — the scary-sounding cyberespionage operation exposed this week — is almost impossible to detect and even more difficult to destroy. Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity software maker and researcher, on Monday revealed the cyberattack operation that has infected computers globally. The NSA is almost certainly the creator of the program, which … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook ads get smarter
Like it or not, Facebook advertisements just got even smarter. On Tuesday, the social network announced Product Ads, a set of tools that lets businesses more effectively target Facebook's 1.4 billion or so users with a new, automated process. See also: Facebook is rethinking how it tracks ads With Product Ads, businesses who upload their product catalogs to Facebook can manually … [Link]
Mashable » 'OMG mom, don't tell people I was conceived in the Islanders parking lot'
The son of an over-sharing New York Islanders fan is having a rough day after his mom revealed on live TV that he was conceived in the Nassau Coliseum parking lot The absolutely delighted Long Islander grabbed the microphone from MSG reporter Shannon Hogan and shared the brief and beautiful story of her son's conception, way back in 1982 This … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Top 10 Social APIs: Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus
The social media market shows no sign of slowing down, with the top networks solidifying their leads. But we have also seen some of the smaller social media networks grow and new ones emerge. Another interesting trend this year has been the resurgence of enterprise social media networks such as Yammer and Slack, and we will most likely see these … [Link]
Mashable » Spy daddy to superheroes: Why Victor Garber couldn't pass on 'The Flash'
Victor Garber is sort of everywhere these days — he recurs on Lisa Kudrow's Web Therapy, he's the ominous narrator on NBC's The Slap, and even popped up on Louie last year But when Greg Berlanti, the executive producer of CW's The Flash and his former boss on Eli Stone, called him up with a chance to be on his latest … [Link]
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