Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia tears through central Queensland
Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia tore through parts of Queensland in northeast Australia, as officials urged residents to bunker down. The eye of the storm made landfall Friday morning local time as a Category 5 storm, before beginning to weaken as it moved south down the coast. Queensland's new Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk warned residents to prepare for a "harrowing and terrifying experience" … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Patents System To "Fast-Lane" File-Sharing Traffic
An anonymous reader writes Telecom giant AT&T has been awarded a patent for speeding up BitTorrent and other peer-to-peer traffic, and reducing the impact that these transactions have on the speed of its network. Unauthorized file-sharing generates thousands of petabytes of downloads every month, sparking considerable concern among the ISP community due to its detrimental effect on network speeds. AT&T … [Link]
Mashable » The Big Bird, 'Birdman' parody that needed to happen
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Or is it all in our heads? *dramatic experimental music* Big Bird and Caroll Spinney star in the existential Birdman parody that the world needed. Spinney, who at 81 has voiced Big Bird for 45 years, takes on the Michael Keaton role as he navigates the world with the sound … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram revenue projected to hit $5.8 billion in 2020, analyst says
Facebook’s decision to buy Instagram looks smarter and smarter each year. Instagram, the fast-growing photo-sharing network, is projected to generate about $700 million in revenue this year and $5.8 billion in revenue in 2020, according to new estimates from analysts with Cowen & Co. See also: The 'holy sh*t' moment: Facebook's blockbuster WhatsApp acquisition one year later That surge in sales, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Variations in event-driven architecture
Editor’s note: this is an advance excerpt from Chapter 2 of the forthcoming Software Architecture Patterns by Mark Richards. This report looks at the patterns that define the basic characteristics and behavior of highly scalable and highly agile applications, and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stunning fossils: The seven most amazing ever found
Dinosaurs in mortal combat, an ichthyosaur birth, a fish catching a fish-catching pterosaur: these seven fossils show prehistoric beasts living and dying 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Worst Misconceptions About Medieval Life You’d Get From Fantasy Books
The funny thing about high fantasy and medieval novels is, when we read them, we still think we wish we lived in that world based on their tropes (and swords). Truth is, we don’t. If you stop to take a moment to think about it, your life span would probably be freakishly short in such a world. And half the … [Link]
Mashable » BBC Radio 1 shoots down Madonna's age discrimination claims
LOS ANGELES — In response to Madonna's tweet about BBC Radio 1 allegedly banning her new "Living for Love" single because of her age (56), a spokesperson at the radio station on Thursday told Mashable that they "do not ever ban artists." "The tracks are chosen on musical merit and their relevance to our young audience on a case-by-case basis, and … [Link]
Slashdot » How NSA Spies Stole the Keys To the Encryption Castle
Advocatus Diaboli writes with this excerpt from The Intercept's explanation of just how it is the NSA weaseled its way into one important part of our communications: AMERICAN AND BRITISH spies hacked into the internal computer network of the largest manufacturer of SIM cards in the world, stealing encryption keys used to protect the privacy of cellphone communications across the … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. hit with most unusually cold air of any region in the world this week
A powerful blast of frigid, Arctic air, which is being aided by a filament of the polar vortex, has begun smashing longstanding temperature records, from the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic states The eastern U.S. is currently gripped by the most unusually cold air of any region on Earth, based on computer model data showing global temperature departures from average, with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cloudrise: A Fantastic Short Film About an Airship, Evil Pirates, and Two Lovers [Video]
Cloudrise is another one of those short films that you absolutely have to watch. Some beautiful artwork, a fantastic story, and a great soundtrack. Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge. Watch as Miko and Tenku fight to survive an attack on … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's First Azure Hosted Service Is Powered By Linux
jones_supa (887896) writes "Canonical, through John Zannos, VP Cloud Alliances, has proudly announced that the first ever Microsoft Azure hosted service will be powered by Ubuntu Linux. This piece of news comes from the Strata + Hadoop World Conference, which takes place this week in California. The fact of the matter is that the news came from Microsoft who announced … [Link]
Mashable » A year after Ukraine leader's downfall, his lavish estate is home to refugees
KIEV, Ukraine – It was one year ago that Kiev erupted in bloody clashes that killed dozens of protesters, and eventually led to the downfall of Viktor Yanukovych, the former Ukrainian president who fled the capital under the cover of night, slipping across the Russian border. Fuzzy black-and-white security camera footage from the ex-leader’s lavish Mezhyhirya compound showed Yanukovych packing his … [Link]
Mashable » Scientology documentary 'Going Clear': Watch the first trailer
LOS ANGELES — There's never been a more lucid — or damning, for that matter — explanation of Scientology committed to the screen than Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney's look inside the religion that has fascinated Hollywood, and the world, for decades. Going Clear world-premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last month, and … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Lunar New Year celebrations around the world
The Lunar New Year — the Year of the Sheep, or Ram, or Goat, depending on which astrologer you listen to — has begun. Around the world, dancers, floats, fireworks and performers in panda costumes have helped kick off the celebrations. Prince William, Prime Minister David Cameron, President Obama and Mark Zuckerberg were among many to send their best wishes. … [Link]
Slashdot » Fedcoin Rising?
giulioprisco writes US economists are considering a government-sponsored digital currency. On February 3, David Andolfatto, Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, wrote a blog post based on a presentation he gave at the International Workshop on P2P Financial Systems 2015 [YouTube video]. The title of the blog post is "Fedcoin: On the Desirability of a Government … [Link]
Mashable » NSA and UK spies hacked world's largest SIM card manufacturer, report says
American and British spies hacked into the world's largest SIM card manufacturer, compromising the privacy of mobile devices across the world, according to a report that cites newly revealed documents leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. The documents are dated from 2010. The hack gave the NSA and British Government Communications Headquarters the "potential to secretly monitor a large portion of … [Link]
Mashable » Bow & Drape's Aubrie Pagano on niche marketing and customization
"Quirky, full of personality and sparkly." This is how Aubrie Pagano, founder of women's clothing brand Bow & Drape, describes her customer. In fashion, she says, you want to out-niche people, and then you can actually find millions of those people nationally and globally Gone are the days when luxury meant having the thing that all your friends, acquaintances or … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo to devs: Use our new mobile developer suite, make money
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo just revealed a big piece of its plan to catch up with competitors on the mobile front. At its first mobile developers conference, the company unveiled its mobile developer suite, a new set of tools for app makers that combines Yahoo's Flurry analytics platform, the BrightRoll and Gemini ad networks, and Yahoo search. See also: Yahoo prowls … [Link]
Mashable » Google Inbox comes to iPad, Android tablets and more browsers
Google has expanded Inbox, its latest email app, to the iPad and Android tablets, the company announced on Thursday. Before, Inbox was only available on iPhones and Android smartphones. Initially only available on Chrome, Inbox is also now accessible via the Firefox and Safari browsers. See also: 5 Google Inbox features that will make email suck less Inbox, which first launched … [Link]
Slashdot » Darkleaks: an Online Black Market For Selling Secrets
An anonymous reader writes Whistleblowers and those individuals that are simply out to make a buck out of any confidential and valuable information, can now offer it for sale on Darkleaks, a decentralized, anonymous black market on the Internet. The Darkleaks project is built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, and can be used by downloading this software package (source … [Link]
Mashable » The Oscars diversity snub no one is talking about
Oscar screenwriting awards are like a who's who of talented white men In the history of the prestigious award's two categories (best original and best adapted screenplay), the big names range from Paddy Chayefsky to Francis Ford Coppola to Woody Allen to Aaron Sorkin. Like the higher-profile Academy Awards' categories for best director or best cinematographer, this behind-the-scenes film work praises … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spider-Man is the Mightiest Wrestler of All! [Comic]
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Mashable » 10 un-retouched photos of Tommy Lee Jones we are leaking right now
As leaked, un-retouched L'Oréal photos of Beyonce continue to ripple through the entertainment world, we're here to blow the lid off another huge celebrity's real looks. That celebrity, of course, is the kingpin of kingpins, Tommy Lee Jones. See also: How people Photoshopped before Photoshop Below, we're unveiling 10 occasionally-before-seen images of the Academy Award-winning actor known for being airbrushed to … [Link]
Mashable » A major foe is coming back to 'Doctor Who'
Looks like we haven't see the last of Missy BBC America announced Thursday that Michelle Gomez, who played Missy/The Master on the most recent season of Doctor Who, will return to the show for its new season See also: Doctor Who 'Death in Heaven' recap: The end of the afterlife Gomez was last seen in Doctor Who's season finale. "Things have … [Link]
Mashable » Domino's wants your help to shame stores still using its old name
Domino’s franchisees have a new social media-induced headache thanks to an initiative from the corporate headquarters. The pizza chain changed its name from Domino's Pizza to Domino's in 2012 because — as it insists — the brand is about so much more than pizza. To make sure that franchisees fall in line with the new naming, the company is asking fans … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Cosby 'very appreciative' Eddie Murphy declined to spoof him on 'SNL'
LOS ANGELES — "I am very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions." A nice note from Bill Cosby probably isn't what Eddie Murphy was after when he apparently declined to impersonate the disgraced comedian on the 40th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live, but he got one anyway. SEE ALSO: Norm Macdonald says Eddie Murphy declined to play Bill … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg shows off Mandarin again in Lunar New Year greeting
Mark Zuckerberg is busting out his Mandarin skills again. The Facebook CEO posted a video message delivered entirely in Mandarin to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which kicks off Thursday in the United States. As of writing, the video had over 2 million views and 134,000 likes. See also: Of Course Mark Zuckerberg Speaks Fluent Mandarin "This is a moment of … [Link]
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Mashable » Tina Belcher dancing with Sleater-Kinney will rock your Riot grrrl soul
Beneath Tina Belcher's awkward teen exterior beats the heart of a punk. For the music video for their song "A New Wave," Sleater-Kinney collaborated with the animators from the TV show Bob's Burgers. The band magically appears in Tina Belcher's bedroom to rock out with her and her siblings, Louise and Gene. The catchy tune is one of Sleater-Kinney's new … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UV rays damage skin hours after exposure to sun
Sunlight triggers cancer-causing DNA damage in the skin hours after you've gone inside. An "evening-after" sunscreen might combat the effect 
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New Scientist – News » Robo-raven morphs its wings to back flip in mid-air
A flying robot that can move each wing independently is capable of precise aerial manoeuvres that mimic a real bird's abilities 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » OANDA Enhances Forex Trading API Suite
OANDA, a foreign exchange trading services provider, announced major enhancements to the OANDA API Suite it launched last summer. The enhancements include added features, the relaunch of a developer portal and new APIs for its fxLabs tools.
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » An Internet of Things that do what theyre told
Editor’s note: The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Cory Doctorow will be speaking at the Solid Conference in San Francisco June 23-25, 2015. Registration is now open — for more information on the program, visit the Solid website. The digital world has … [Link]
Slashdot » Superfish Security Certificate Password Cracked, Creating New Attack Vector
In a followup to today's news about junk software included with Lenovo computers, an anonymous reader writes Robert Graham at Errata Security has published an article announcing his success in extracting the SuperFish self-signed security certificate from the adware which has caused Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo such embarrassment in the last day. Since SuperFish is already capable of carrying out … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, Ello still exists and it's getting ready to reintroduce itself
For a few glorious weeks last fall, Ello, once dubbed the anti-Facebook, had the kind of media coverage that many tech startups would kill for. Then it seemed to fizzle out just as quickly The Vermont-based startup took a big step to shape its public perception on Thursday with the hiring of Rene Alegria, the former CEO of Latina-focused website Mamiverse, … [Link]
Mashable » A plastic baby you can drink out of is a thing on Kickstarter
Plastic babies are so hot right now. American Sniper's plastic baby stole the show, and now synthetic infants are hitting the streets. Well, they will if this Kickstarter for a plastic baby you can drink out of meets its goal. See also: 10 wacky Kickstarter projects funded in 2014 The Cool Baby features a removable drink container and straw to tuck … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Patent Could Have "Broad Ramifications" For VR Headsets
An anonymous reader writes Filed in 2008, published in 2013, and legally granted to Apple this week, the company's patent for a 'Head-mounted display apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device with display' could have "broad ramifications" for mobile VR headsets like Samsung's Gear VR and Google Cardboard, says patent attorney Eric Greenbaum. "This Apple HMD patent is significant. I … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stellar intruder's daring fly-by of the solar system
A nearby star passed within a light year of the sun 70,000 years ago, close enough that early humans could have seen it 
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Mashable » Crowdfunding may be the next digital marketing frontier
Marketers should be thinking about crowdfunding similarly to how they thought about social media 12-14 years ago "It's going to be the next big pillar in digital marketing," Jerry Needel, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Indiegogo, says. "Very similar to social media where independent social media consultants popped up, we'll see the same with crowdfunding. Fast forward … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Voice' will debut a real-time GIF Keyboard for Season 8
LOS ANGELES — If you watch any televised live event or competition show, you'll often see tweets such as, "Someone needs to GIF that moment" or "I need a GIF of X doing X stat." NBC's The Voice is remedying this for Season 8 by teaming up with GIF Keyboard to offer GIFs of the show's standout moments in real-time. See … [Link]
Mashable » Peter Greste says meditation helped him avoid 'mind f*ck' in Egyptian prison
LONDON — Studying, exercise and meditation were what got Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste through the 400 days he spent incarcerated in Egypt. See also: The Egyptian government's war on free speech 49-year-old Greste was in London Thursday, for the first time since he was freed earlier this month by presidential decree in Egypt. .@PeterGreste being welcomed back to the @frontlineclub pic.twitter.com/ALMevkOVh2 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Crunch time for Mars One to avoid two-year delay
The ambitious Dutch firm hoping to make a reality TV series out of their attempt to colonise Mars has just months to decide whether the plan will go forward on schedule 
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Mashable » Lunar New Year celebrations: Ringing in the Year of the Sheep
Countries across Asia are beginning to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and ring in the Year of the Sheep. During the 40-day period in China, hundreds of millions of people travel home to celebrate the New Year with their friends and family, according to the BBC. It is reportedly regarded as the world's largest annual human migration. See also: Around the … [Link]
Slashdot » Gadgets That Spy On Us: Way More Than TVs
Presto Vivace writes with a reminder that it's not just Samsung TVs — lots of other gadgets are spying on you "But Samsung's televisions are far from the only seeing-and-listening devices coming into our lives. If we're going to freak out about a Samsung TV that listens in on our living rooms, we should also be panicking about a number … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: your other brain, Darkleaks secret selling, pricey medicines and more 
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Mashable » After Jony Ive snub, Motorola slams Apple for 'outrageous prices'
The New Yorker's epic profile of Apple design-guru Jony Ive is must-read material, but not every Apple competitor is happy with it. In the profile, author Ian Parker quotes Ive attacking an unnamed company that has a program designed to let consumers customize their phones. "I believe that's abdicating your responsibility as a designer," Ive said See also: Six takeaways from … [Link]
Mashable » Supremely chill capybaras soak in a hot tub together
Seven capybaras are living their best lives while cozied up together in a steaming hot tub at the Saitama Children's Zoo in Japan. On cold days, the zoo lets their pack of giant rodents take long soaks in hot tubs filled with yuzu fruits. The cabybaras can also enjoy showers under warm running water Capybaras are notably aquatic animals who … [Link]
Slashdot » Human DNA Enlarges Mouse Brains
sciencehabit writes Researchers have increased the size of mouse brains by giving the rodents a piece of human DNA that controls gene activity. The work provides some of the strongest genetic evidence yet for how the human intellect surpassed those of all other apes. The human gene causes cells that are destined to become nerve cells to divide more frequently, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Some People Never Have Any Problems [Comic]
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Slashdot » Delivery Drones: More Feasible If They Come By Truck
malachiorion writes Amazon's drone delivery service was never going to work. It was too autonomous, and simply too risky to be approved by the FAA in the timeframe that Jeff Bezos specified (as early as this year). And yet, the media is still hung up on Amazon, and much of the coverage of the FAA's newly released drone rules center … [Link]
Mashable » Portland, Maine has a 'snow dump' so tall that it's posing a hazard to aircraft
How much snow has Portland, Maine, had in the past few weeks? So much that the city is scrambling to open up a second "snow dump" after it nearly broke FAA regulations by building the first snow pile high enough to nearly interfere with aircraft landing and taking off from the airport Like much of the rest of New England, the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No need to starve to get fasting's immune benefits
Fasting and exercise suppress the immune system's inflammatory response. A drug may replicate the effect now we've identified the chemical responsible 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The New “Mad Max: Road Fury” Trailer is Testosterone-Infused [Video]
Here’s the new international trailer for “Mad Max: Road Fury,” and as expected, it goes over the roof with total post apocalyptic madness. [Via Youtube] The post The New “Mad Max: Road Fury” Trailer is Testosterone-Infused [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Russian TV show roasts incoming White House communications director
For the past month, one of Russia's top national broadcasters has aired a nightly comedy news program named after the country's obsession with U.S. President Barack Obama's incoming communications director, Jen Psaki. Most of the laughs on Psaki at Night, which premiered in late January on NTV, come from the host's skewering of western diplomats. (A recent segment criticized Australian Foreign … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Keep an eye on your city's pollution in real time
High resolution cameras can now capture haze and air pollution activity in real time and post it online 
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Mashable » Announcing the winners of the SXSW My Way Twitter contest
Over the last few weeks, Mashable hosted the SXSW My Way Twitter contest. We're happy to announce the winners, who will be flying to Austin, Texas, courtesy of Esurance. See also: The Mashable Community's Best SXSW Photos We tweeted a new question every other day for the duration of the contest — some were about your dream trip to SXSW, while … [Link]
Mashable » How Africa is wiping out the parasite that has gripped the region for decades
From a distance, President Jimmy Carter thought, it looked like a baby. Male? Female? He was too far away to tell. The woman cradling the child was standing near the outskirts of the crowd. The former president of the United States, who had kept his campaigning days playing with babies, walked over to say hello. After a few steps, he … [Link]
Slashdot » The Disastrous Privacy Consequences of Canada's Anti-Terrorism Bill
An anonymous reader writes "Canada's proposed anti-terrorism legislation is currently being debated in the House of Commons, with the government already serving notice that it plans to limit debate. Michael Geist argues that decision has enormous privacy consequences, since the bill effectively creates a "total information awareness" approach that represents a radical shift away from our traditional understanding of public … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Tattoo Removal Cream Exploits Immune System
A university researcher says he’s developing a tattoo removal cream that could remove tattoos cheaply and without pain. A tattoo doesn’t work simply by burying ink deep enough (in the dermis) that it remains in place as the skin regenerates. Instead it’s that the needle doesn’t just deliver the pigment, but rather that its penetration causes the body’s immune system … [Link]
Mashable » Blur is back: Rockers return for first new album in 12 years
LOS ANGELES — Girls and boys, Blur is back On April 28, the British rockers will release The Magic Whip, their first new album in 12 years and first album as a full original foursome in 16 years. Blur announced the news on Thursday in London's Chinatown during a Facebook live stream See also: Spice up your life with 4 leaked … [Link]
Mashable » Florida man wants to start ferry service to Cuba
A Florida man who is hoping to capitalize on the warming relationship between the United States and Cuba wants to relaunch ferry service from Marathon City Marina in Florida to Havana, Cuba. Brian Hall, who owns catamaran company Konacat, applied for a travel license with the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control, and plans to start trips as early as this … [Link]
Mashable » Beyond the Higgs boson: What's next for the Large Hadron Collider
The world's largest particle collider is gearing up for another run of smashing particles together at nearly the speed of light. After a two-year hiatus for upgrades, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will restart this year, and is expected to be twice as powerful as it was during its first run. In 2012, the LHC helped to find evidence of the … [Link]
Mashable » A hardware store attached a toilet to a snow plow for supreme comfort
The unbearable winter weather is making people go insane Union Hardware in Bethesda, Maryland, built a motorized snow plow that it dubbed "Loo-cy," because, well, it can double as a loo. As you can see, the plow is equipped with the most useful seat in the house: The hardware store uses Loo-cy to plow the sidewalk in front of its … [Link]
Mashable » How artists manipulated photos before Photoshop
1856-57″Cloud Study, Light-Dark," Gustave Le Gray. Two separate negatives (the sky and the sea) are joined at the horizon. This enabled Le Gray to balance two different exposure levels.Image: "Faking It: Manipulated Photography Before Photoshop" at The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAlmost as soon as the science of photography was perfected for use by the general public, artists and others began to … [Link]
Mashable » Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia rapidly intensifies, menacing Queensland
Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia was supposed to make landfall in southeastern Queensland on Friday as a Category 1 or 2 storm. Instead, residents of communities, from Rockhampton to Gladstone all the way down the coast to Brisbane, now face the likelihood of a Category 5 monster making landfall early Friday morning, local time. This is just the latest in a long … [Link]
Slashdot » New Android Trojan Fakes Device Shut Down, Spies On Users
An anonymous reader writes A new Android Trojan that tricks users into believing they have shut their device down while it continues working, and is able to silently make calls, send messages, take photos and perform many other tasks, has been discovered and analyzed by AVG researchers. They dubbed it, and AVG's security solutions detect it as PowerOffHijack. 
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Mashable » Samsung Gear VR: The closest you can get to Oculus, but it needs apps
Samsung's Gear VR Innovators Edition, the closest thing to a consumer-ready virtual reality headset, is finally here. But don't take your wallet out yet. The $199 VR headset shell is a joint product from Samsung and Oculus VR, the Facebook-owned VR company behind the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Samsung built the headset, and Oculus VR helped them out with … [Link]
Mashable » Climate change could increase the spread of tropical diseases
Many tropical diseases such as malaria, Chagas disease and dengue are transmitted to humans via mosquitoes and other carriers known as vectors. These vector-borne diseases continue to have a major impact on human health in the developing world: each year, more than a billion people become infected and around a million people die. In addition, around one in six cases of … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver tackles some very important issues in 'Would You Rather'
Would you rather have screaming nipples or a tongue that constantly interrupts you? Only John Oliver could make one of these options sound remotely desirable. The comedian answered a series of "Would You Rather" questions submitted by fans while backstage at The Tonight Show See also: Smart move, HBO: 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' renewed for 2 seasons Other … [Link]
Mashable » Afroman punched a woman on stage and paid $330 to get out of jail
Afroman issued an apology on Wednesday for punching a female fan in the face who walked on stage and danced on him during a show. The 40-year-old "Because I Got High" rapper was arrested Tuesday night and charged with simple assault. He was later released on $330, according to police in Biloxi, Mississippi See also: Violence against women in Turkey: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Incredible Cosplay of Katsucon 2015 [Picture Gallery]
Katsucon is one of these events where cosplayers go above and beyond to present some of the most gorgeous costumes we’ve seen. Plus, the location (the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland) is absolutely perfect for photographers, which makes searching for creative commons-licensed pictures of the event an absolute pleasure. Many thanks to WhiteDesertSun, Lucius Kwok, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Song For My Unborn Son' by Sam Martin will give parents all the feels
LOS ANGELES — Months after Sam Martin's wife told him she was pregnant, he felt compelled to sit at his piano, and write a song about the son he has yet to hold Martin saw the heartbeat in an ultrasound. A melody struck him. And like his child who will enter this world in mid-March, "Song For My Unborn Son" … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What if Batman’s Parents Died in Different Ways? [Comic]
We all know that Batman’s parents died at the hands of a villain, but what would have happened if their demise came from a different source? Artist Daniel Irizarri illustrates various possibilities for the Awkward Elevator blog. 
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Mashable » Galaxy merger caught by Hubble telescope
A spiral galaxy gets twisted out of shape after coming too close to a cosmic neighbor in a gorgeous photo captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. The spiral galaxy, known as NGC 7714, lies about 100 million light-years from Earth. Between 100 million and 200 million years ago, NGC 7714 drifted too close to a smaller, neighboring galaxy called NGC 7715. … [Link]
Mashable » Proposed rule would give U.S. power to cybersnoop worldwide, Google warns
A proposed change to an obscure federal rule could grant the U.S. government the power to search computers around the world. And Google isn't too keen on it. The U.S. Department of Justice wants to change the Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41, a rule that governs the issuance of search warrants. Currently, a federal judge cannot issue such a warrant … [Link]
Slashdot » Resistant Bacterial Infection Outbreak At California Hospital
puddingebola writes From the article: "A potentially deadly "superbug" resistant to antibiotics has infected seven patients, including two who died, and more than 160 others were exposed at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center through contaminated medical instruments, the hospital revealed. The drug-resistant superbug known as CRE was likely transmitted to the Los Angeles patients by contaminated medical scopes during endoscopic … [Link]
Mashable » 5 big questions to ponder about the NBA's best season in years
From Klay Thompson's 37-point quarter to Tinder night in the ATL, from the bottomless well of schadenfreude known as the New York Knicks to Kobe Bryant and LeBron James' poignant January matchup, from powerful statements by massive stars to the funniest flop we've seen of late, from — ah, forget it; we could go on forever The point: Full of beauty … [Link]
Mashable » Woman demonstrates 100 years of Iranian beauty in one minute
Every style tells a story. The third installment of The Cut's "100 Years of Beauty" video series focuses on historical beauty trends in Iran. Iranian American model Sabrina Sarajy gets her hair, makeup and occasionally her hijab fashioned in the iconic style of the decade from the 1910s to the 2010s. In the video, Sarajy's looks not only reflect 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Burger King is trying out home delivery in parts of the UK
LONDON — Fancy a flame-grilled burger and fries but don't want to leave your couch? If you live in the right part of the UK, it could come right to your doorstep. Burger King announced on Thursday that it is trying out a home delivery service in parts of the UK See also: Unsuspecting McDonald's patrons pay for burgers with high … [Link]
Slashdot » Duplicate SSH Keys Put Tens of Thousands of Home Routers At Risk
alphadogg (971356) writes A setup mistake has apparently left hundreds of thousands of home routers running the SSH (Secure Shell) remote access tool with identical private and public keys. John Matherly, founder of a specialized search engine company whose technology is used for querying Internet-connected devices, found more than 250,000 devices that appear to be deployed by Telefónica de España … [Link]
Mashable » Iran's skyrocketing crystal meth addiction
Crystal meth — or sheesheh — has recently become Iran's second-most popular drug, second only to opium. Both methamphetamine production and abuse are skyrocketing in Iran because of the country's proximity to the region’s top drug exporter, Afghanistan, according to the AP. Iranian dealers are raking in profits, primarily from students and the exhausted working class. In Iran, those caught producing, … [Link]
Slashdot » Carnegie-Mellon Sends Hundreds of Acceptance Letters By Mistake
An anonymous reader writes As reported in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Carnegie-Mellon University mistakenly sent 800 acceptances for its Master of Science in Computer Science program. They're not saying "computer error," but what are the other explanations? High irony all around. The program accepts fewer than nine percent of more than 1,200 applicants, which places the acceptance level at about a … [Link]
Mashable » Apple sued for poaching car battery specialists, adding fuel to iCar rumors
A new lawsuit against Apple may add fuel to rumors that the tech giant is working on a car. A123 Systems, a maker of lithium batteries for electric cars, recently filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that the Cupertino company has been "systematically" poaching its employees to establish a rival battery operation. See also: Why an Apple Car would make sense … [Link]
Mashable » IFTTT rebrands with 3 new apps that make your life easier with one touch
IFTTT is taking its automating superpowers to a whole new level. The company expanded its automation platform in a big way on Thursday with three new standalone apps and a rebranded flagship app. See also: 5 helpful IFTTT LinkedIn recipes for job seekers IFTTT, which stands for "if this, then that" (pronounced like "gift" without the "g"), allows users to create … [Link]
Mashable » Uber: Military drivers made $18 million in 6 months
Uber announced on Thursday that over 10,000 members of the military community have signed up as drivers since last fall. The popular on-demand car service launched a program in September dubbed UberMILITARY to enlist 50,000 service members, veterans and military spouses as drivers by early 2016. One of the goals of the campaign was to "empower them as entrepreneurs and small … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 65% Off Featured Star Wars Books
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 65% off on select featured Star Wars books. Just to be to select “Up to 65% Off Featured Star Wars Books” near the top of the screen to see all titles included in the sale. There’s some really great books in there, so check ‘em all out! [Up … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Origins Of Everyday Symbols (Bluetooth, USB, Peace, Power, Apple Command Key)
Check out this short video explaining the origins these common symbols: Bluetooth, USB, Peace, Power, and the Apple Command Key. Interesting stuff. [BuzzFeedVideo] The post The Origins Of Everyday Symbols (Bluetooth, USB, Peace, Power, Apple Command Key) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Strong Winds Carve Otherworldly Towers From Frozen Sand on Lake Michigan
Sometimes, it is not so much the hands of an artist that create the most fantastic pieces of art, but rather, the hands of mother nature. In this case, excessive snow and wind along the frozen shores of Lake Michigan caused some rather stunning sculptures to arise out of the sand on their own. 
The photographer who found and captured … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo Allegedly Installing "Superfish" Proxy Adware On New Computers
An anonymous reader writes It looks like Lenovo has been installing adware onto new consumer computers from the company that activates when taken out of the box for the first time. The adware, named Superfish, is reportedly installed on a number of Lenovo's consumer laptops out of the box. The software injects third-party ads on Google searches and websites without … [Link]
Mashable » When super-soaps collide: Neighbours recreates Eastenders
LONDON — Welcome to East Erinsborough, half Eastenders, half Neighbours. Cast members from Australia's long-running soap made the short sketch for the much loved British soap, which is celebrating 30 years on the airNeighbours character Susan Kennedy finds herself in a soap reality closer to London's east end than Ramsey Street as she and other cast members recreate some of … [Link]
Slashdot » Could Fossils of Ancient Life From Earth Reside On the Moon?
MarkWhittington writes Does the moon contain fossils of billions of years old organisms from Earth? That theory has been laid out in recent research at the Imperial College of London, reported in a story in Air and Space Magazine by Dr. Paul Spudis, a lunar and planetary geologist. The implications for science and future lunar exploration are profound. Scientists have … [Link]
Mashable » Dove's Twitter Oscars program attempts to reverse damage of negative tweets
People turn to social media to discuss how celebrities look while walking the red carpet at the Oscars, but the comments, of course, aren't always positive. Not only do we often see critical tweets about actresses in their gowns, women are 50% more likely to say something negative about themselves than positive on Twitter, according to new research from Twitter. See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Superbug' outbreak at LA hospital linked to 2 deaths
Contaminated medical instruments are to blame for infecting seven patients — including two who died — with an antibiotic-resistant and potentially deadly "superbug" at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, hospital officials said. A total of 179 patients may be infected. They were exposed to Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, during endoscopic procedures between October and January when it was discovered during tests … [Link]
Mashable » What hiring managers are really asking in interviews
Interviews are fairly anxiety inducing, especially when your interviewer has what can only be described as a professional poker face. You could drive yourself insane trying to figure out what exactly is going on behind that diplomatic smile. To save you from the agony and to help you better prepare, here is an inside look at what goes through a hiring … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Jostling photons could give dark matter away
If dark matter turns out to interact with photons, its glow would be visible at the edges of spiral galaxies – now we just have to find it 
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Mashable » What theSkimm can teach us about newsletters
Email newsletters are big news lately. In case you've missed it: Nearly a year ago Quartz Insights' Global Executives Summary found that 60% of executives read an email newsletter as one of their first three daily news sources. In June 2014 The New York Times reported on "a radical publishing technology that is catching on in news media companies big and … [Link]
Mashable » 50 coming-of-age books for when growing up is too hard
Growing up is hard, whether you're 16 or 60. In the transition to adulthood, coming-of-age books are an important staple — everything from Huckleberry Finn to Harry Potter has helped along the way. Although the journey to maturity is a tumultuous one, it never ceases to be wondrous, heartbreaking, revolutionary, and often a little bit of fun. These 50 books have … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 19 February 2015
MAS S66: Indistinguishable From Magic as Interface, Technology, and Tradition — MIT course taught by Greg Borenstein and Dan Novy. Further, magic is one of the central metaphors people use to understand the technology we build. From install wizards to … [Link]
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Get "Hilary Mason: An Introduction to Machine Learning with Web Data" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-20 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » More Russian bombers intercepted off coast of England
LONDON — RAF jets were scrambled once again after two Russian military planes were seen off the coast of Cornwall, Wednesday. See also: Britain asks Russia why its bombers were flying over the English Channel The planes never entered UK airspace but RAF fighter jets were scrambled to escort them away "The Russian planes were escorted by the RAF until they … [Link]
Mashable » Android malware spies on you even after phone is shut down
A particularly devious new Android malware can make calls or take photos even if you shut the device down, according to security research firm AVG To achieve this, the malware hijacks the shutting down process — making it appear as though your Android device is shutting down. You see the animation, the screen goes black, but the phone is actually still … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Faces Anti-Trust Probe In Russia Over Android
First time accepted submitter Mark Wilson writes Google has a new battle on its hands, this time in the form of a potential anti-trust probe in Russia. Yandex, the internet company behind the eponymous Russian search engine, has filed a complaint to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). Yandex claims that the US search giant is abusing its position by bundling … [Link]
Mashable » We dump about 19 billion pounds of plastic into the ocean every year
About 8.8 million metric tons, or 19.4 billion pounds, of plastic waste is dumped into the ocean annually, a figure which is projected to double as the world's population density increases, a new study found The study offers the most comprehensive estimate yet compiled of the scale and geographic distribution of plastic pollution, with headline-grabbing plastic "garbage patches" showing up in … [Link]
Mashable » Victim of Paris metro racist abuse: Find and punish Chelsea fans involved
LONDON — The victim of racist abuse in a Paris Metro station Tuesday night has said those involved in the incident should not go unpunished. See also: Video captures abhorrent racism from Chelsea soccer fans A video, captured by an eyewitness on his phone, shows a group of Chelsea Football Club supporters refusing to let the man into a Metro car … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Could We Actually Detect an Alien Invasion From Outer Space?
First time accepted submitter defiant.challenged writes As I was watching another sci-fi blockbuster about aliens wanting to harvest the life stock population on earth for their energy since we are such a robust species, I was wondering how likely and easy/difficult it would be currently to actually detect an outer space invasion (fleet). I am a firm believer that if … [Link]
Mashable » Violence against women in Turkey: Erdogan takes a surprising stand
ISTANBUL, Turkey—The murder of a 20-year-old university student in Turkey has thrust the taboo topic of violence against women into the national spotlight, with unlikely voices weighing in. See also: Turkish women launch Twitter campaign against sexual violence Beyond the usual activists who call attention to every murder of a woman in Turkey — 294 last year alone, according to one … [Link]
Mashable » Uptown Funk video without the music is pretty weird
House of Halo wants you to know that without the music, the Uptown Funk music video is just a standard uptown day in the uptown city. We can all agree that Uptown Funk is the catchiest song of all time. What's that?! Sit down, person that just yelled "Shake it Off is Catchier!", you're wrong! It's like Mark Ronson and … [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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Slashdot » Samsung Smart TVs Don't Encrypt the Voice Data They Collect
itwbennett writes A week ago, the revelation that Samsung collects words spoken by consumers when they use the voice recognition feature in their smart TVs enraged privacy advocates, since according to Samsung's own privacy policy those words can in some cases include personal or sensitive information. Following the incident, David Lodge, a researcher with a U.K.-based security firm called Pen … [Link]
Mashable » Sudden and violent death on the front lines of Debaltseve in Ukraine
VUHLEHIRSK, Ukraine—He can barely walk. Long coat. Russian fur hat. A vodka nose and several days worth of stubble But, yes, he remembers when the Wehrmacht and the Red Army pulverized these towns — and he has long since learned the lessons of war. He is immovable. "I am Victor – Victor Sergeyevich." Boom! Another shell splits the air and our … [Link]
Mashable » Cyanogen versus Google: Biting the Android that feeds
While it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison, it seems fair to argue that Google's current domination of the mobile space closely mirrors last century's desktop software behemoth, Microsoft. Even today, the two companies enjoy strikingly similar adoption rates for their respective platforms: according to IDC, over 84% of smartphones shipped in the third quarter of last year were powered … [Link]
Mashable » Two fierce tropical cyclones heading for coast of Australia
Queensland is preparing to be smashed by tropical Cyclone Marcia as it makes landfall early on Friday morning, while the Northern Territory is bracing for tropical Cyclone Lam The category three Cyclone Marcia has been upgraded to a severe category four as it heads for the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, according to an update at 4 p.m. local time by … [Link]
Mashable » Get phygital: 5 tips for using beacons
This article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. Remember that old real estate saying, "location, location, location?" Well it isn't just for house-hunters anymore. Marketers take note: A successful strategy blurs the lines between the physical and digital, and the best way to do that is … [Link]
Slashdot » Jamie Oliver's Website Serving Malware
jones_supa writes While routinely checking the latest exploited websites, Malwarebytes came across a strange infection pattern that seemed to start from the official site of British chef Jamie Oliver. Contrary to most web-borne exploits we see lately, this one was not the result of malicious advertising but rather carefully placed malicious JavaScript injection in the site itself. This, in turn, … [Link]
Mashable » A PSA to Oscar nominees on being a graceful loser
Your new mantra: "It's an honor to be nominated." Celebrity impressionist Piotr Michael offers some sage advice to nominees on what to do if they lose on Oscar night, in the distinctive voices of Hollywood actors Harrison Ford, Ian McKellan and Liam Neeson Michael has previously created other Oscar-themed PSA's about giving a good acceptance speech — in case Meryl … [Link]
Mashable » Kids pose as inspiring trailblazers for Black History Month
Nonprofit organization Because of Them, We Can has launched a new campaign for Black History Month. However, founder and photographer Eunique Jones Gibson hopes to inspire young people beyond just February. The organization's latest campaign features kids dressed as inspiring black leaders and trailblazers such as Desmond Tutu, Ella Fitzgerald and Chuck Stone. The organization has also partnered with Nickelodeon … [Link]
Mashable » Blogger apologizes to Jessica Williams over 'lean in' comments
The blogger who called "bullshit" on comedian Jessica Williams' reasonings for why she didn't want to replace Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show apologized to the correspondent this week after some tart straight talk from Williams "I apologize for being insensitive here. I should have underlined that of course the choice belongs only to Williams," Ester Bloom, who writes … [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest reportedly eyes $11 billion valuation
Pinterest is in talks to raise $500 million worth of funding, expected to increase the value of the photo bookmarking site to $11 billion, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal first reported the new funding round, citing sources close to the matter as saying the company, founded in 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Evan Sharp and Paul Sciarra, is looking … [Link]
Mashable » 7 times the Australian census was worth every cent
Not happy with giving Prince Philip a knighthood, the most recent out-of-the-blue government move is a suggestion it might just pull the census Fairfax Media reported the survey, which has been collecting data on Australians for more than 100 years, could be replaced by a smaller sample survey. It asked the government whether the 2016 census would go ahead, and the … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. to auction off another 50,000 bitcoins from Silk Road bust
The United States Marshal Service said Wednesday that it plans to sell 50,000 bitcoins — worth nearly $12 million at current rates — that were seized from the computer of convicted Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht. The auction, which will take place early next month, is the third held in connection to the shutdown of the online drug market Silk Road. … [Link]
Mashable » Norm Macdonald says Eddie Murphy declined to play Bill Cosby on 'SNL40'
LOS ANGELES — Norm Macdonald, you just shot way up in the Saturday Night Live castmember rankings. In a 110-tweet yarn that spanned more than two hours Wednesday night, Macdonald, who was on SNL from 1993-1998, told the story of how Eddie Murphy was approached to play Bill Cosby in the "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch — but ultimately turned it down, deciding … [Link]
Slashdot » Will Every Xbox Be a Dev Kit?
jfruh writes There were a lot of rumored features of the Xbox One that vanished after public outcry — that it would need an always-on Internet connection, for instance. But another rumor from that era was that every Xbox One sold would include a dev kit that would allow anyone to create games — and it looks like this is … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo prowls for mobile developers
Yahoo, the aging Internet giant, still has a lot of catching up to do. While the company's mobile ad revenues rose to $254 million last quarter, accounting for 20% of its total revenues, Yahoo still trails behind Facebook and Twitter, which generate well over half their revenues from mobile ad sales, too. See also: Twitter to offer promoted tweets on Flipboard … [Link]
Mashable » Little Caesars' new pizza is wrapped in a mere 3 1/2 feet of bacon
If you love pizza but wish your hands would get a little greasier while you eat it, it's a great time to be alive. Little Caesars has unveiled the latest fast food item to make us question everything we know about grub — a new pizza with a crust made out of more than 3 1/2 feet of bacon. Because 4 … [Link]
Mashable » Accused human rights abusers attend White House's extremism summit
The White House is hosting representatives from more than 60 nations this week for a summit on countering extremism, but some of the attendees have been called extremists in their own right The conference focuses on using community outreach to thwart extremist tendencies before they begin, but several nations represented have records of using anti-radicalization laws as a way of shutting … [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush on family's influence: 'I'm my own man'
Jeb Bush outlined his foreign and economic policy positions during a luncheon with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Wednesday, while also addressing the impact his family will have on his political decisions, noting: "I'm my own man." The overview of his positions on Cuba and the Islamic State, among other topics, was filled with gaffes, harsh jabs at the current … [Link]
Mashable » 'Transphobic' website is taking bets on Bruce Jenner's new name
Sportsbet Australia felt the wrath of respectful people when the betting company decided to allow a punt on female names for Bruce Jenner on Wednesday The company has been labelled "transphobic," "disgusting" and "insensitive" by Australians Rumours Jenner is undergoing gender reassignment therapy have been doing the rounds for more than a year, with a recent article by TMZ, citing "family … [Link]
Slashdot » Credit Card Fraud Could Peak In 2015 As the US Moves To EMV
dkatana writes Some analysts expect fraud to increase this year as thieves will step up their efforts to capture more credit card details before the Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) standard conversion goes into full throttle. The next time U.S. cardholders receive a new card it will probably be equipped with an EMV chip, and most likely be contactless. The … [Link]
Mashable » 21 stunning photos from the final episodes of 'Mad Men'
Don Draper and co. are clocking out for good soon and, in prep for the big bow, AMC has just released a batch of new photos As usual with anything promoting Mad Men, they tell us nothing. But they are gorgeous See also: 12 Cocktails to Pair With Your Favorite 'Mad Men' Character All our favorites are featured in the promo … [Link]
Slashdot » Google: FBI's Plan To Expand Hacking Power a "Monumental" Constitutional Threat
schwit1 writes with news about Google's reservations to a Justice Department proposal on warrants for electronic data. "Any change in accessing computer data should go through Congress, the search giant said. The search giant submitted public comments earlier this week opposing a Justice Department proposal that would grant judges more leeway in how they can approve search warrants for electronic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BREAKING: Neill Blomkamp’s Next Movie Will Be… ALIEN!
Um… So I think it's officially my next film. #alien http://t.co/QO5WrH2d6x — Neill Blomkamp (@NeillBlomkamp) February 18, 2015 As I’m writing this, Neill Blomkamp just announced 38 minutes ago on Twitter and Instagram that Alien would be his next movie. Unfortunately, he didn’t get into too much details, but hey, I think this is great news… unless we’re talking about … [Link]
Mashable » Who needs a website? Media companies ponder becoming content providers for Facebook
Go to where the audience is — that’s the common refrain of 21st century media. Consumers are fragmented, and its up to journalists and editors to bring the news to them. Video startup NowThis News announced last week that it would take that this idea to its logical extreme by eliminating its website. Its audience resided primarily on social media anyway, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Buying pricey drugs harms more UK lives than it saves
High drug prices in the US is hurting healthcare across the Atlantic, as resources get diverted to meet high costs – just look at the UK's Cancer Drugs Fund 
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Mashable » Happy birthday, Photoshop: 25 tributes to the software that remade everything
It all started, as many institutions in our modern world did, with a bunch of Star Wars-loving geeks John Knoll, a supervisor at George Lucas' visual effects house, Industrial Light and Magic, was intrigued by an image-editing Mac app his academic brother Thomas was working on as a hobby, and started showing it around ILM. The computer graphics folks loved how … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish politicians brawl in parliament building over controversial bill
Turkish politicians apparently know how to pack a punch. Five members of parliament were injured after a brawl broke out in parliament in the early hours of Wednesday when opposition politicians tried to delay debating a controversial new security bill. The piece of legislation has drawn criticism for expanding President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ability to limit freedom of expression and squash … [Link]
Mashable » If this year's Oscar-nominated films were created entirely with Peeps
And the Oscar goes to: Peeps. This year's Academy Award-nominated films were chock-full of intense dramas and twisted comedies, like Boyhood and Birdman. While these instant classics were satisfying in their own right, they also lacked a certain marshmallowy goodness only Peeps can provide. See also: 10 Weird Things to Do With Peeps So You Don't Have to Eat Them When … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Physics of Popcorn [Science Video]
A short video by the folks over at The New York Times taking a look at what exactly happens to popping kernels, before the butter and salt. The first action, of course, is the split of the hull, which, the researchers point out, is not what makes the noise. That comes from a release of water vapor. As the kernel … [Link]
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