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 » Lenovo CTO admits Superfish put users at risk, talks damage control
Lenovo’s chief technology officer admitted that Superfish adware is a security vulnerability during an interview with Mashable Friday. He maintains, however, that the software has not been used to attack any users — and that it was preinstalled on machines for the benefit of customers "It’s important to understand that not all pieces of software are going to be interesting to … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Sony Should Ditch Everything But the PlayStation
An anonymous reader writes: A couple weeks ago, we were surprised by news that Sony was spinning off its game development studio. More recently, the company has been thinking about exiting both the mobile phone market and the TV market. An opinion piece suggests Sony shouldn't stop there, focusing more on the its PlayStation division and a few other areas … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch the Oscars online
LOS ANGELES — ABC will live stream the 87th Academy Awards online and on mobile via its Watch ABC platform for people with a participating TV subscription service. This is only the second time, following last year, that ABC will live stream the Oscars, which airs Sunday on ABC at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET from Dolby Theatre. See also: Everything … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DNA May Be Behind Humans’ Large Brains
Why is the human brain so much larger than that of chimpanzees? Newly-published research suggests it’s the result of orders from DNA. Researchers at Duke University believe the answer lies in a section of DNA known as human-accelerated regulatory enhancer, or HARE5. It’s part of what was once labelled junk DNA in the (apparently misguided) belief that it didn’t do … [Link]
Mashable » Siri creators net $12.5 million for AI that can learn on its own
Viv Labs, a startup launched by a team that helped build Siri, just pulled in $12.5 million to finance a digital assistant that is able to teach itself. TechCrunch first reported that Viv Labs has closed a Series B round led by Iconiq Capital that pushes the company's valuation to "north of nine figures." A spokesperson for the company confirmed the … [Link]
Slashdot » US State Department Can't Get Rid of Email Hackers
An anonymous reader sends this quote from a Wall Street Journal report: Three months after the State Department confirmed hackers breached its unclassified email system, the government still hasn't been able to evict them from the network, say three people familiar with the investigation. Government officials, assisted by outside contractors and the National Security Agency, have repeatedly scanned the network … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » MuleSoft Releases RAML .NET Parser, Visual Studio Extension
MuleSoft (parent company of ProgrammableWeb) has released a parser and Visual Studio extension for its Anypoint Platform that aim to give developers the ability to more easily work with APIs using RAML.
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Mashable » Florida first responders gave a 6-year-old the best birthday ever
If the Grinch was at this birthday party, even his tiny heart would have grown three sizes. Ashlee Buratti was faced with a difficult decision when no one showed up to her son's sixth birthday in Florida earlier this month. Glenn, who is autistic, invited all 16 of his classmates, according to local TV station WKMG. But none of them came. … [Link]
Mashable » Good news for 'OITNB' fans: Jason Biggs won't return for the third season
When Orange is the New Black returns this June, one original cast member will be missing. The fate of Jason Biggs' character, Piper's ex Larry Bloom, was up in the air when we left off and Variety confirms that the actor will not be returning for the the third season. See also: 11 Arresting Facts About 'Orange Is The New Black' … [Link]
Mashable » Latest Greece deal eases fears of euro exit
Greece and its creditors in the 19-nation eurozone reached an agreement Friday on extending the country's rescue loans, a move that should ease concerns it was heading for the euro exit. Athens will get an extension of four months, not six, as it had requested, said Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the eurozone's top official. In return, Greece has committed to make a series … [Link]
Mashable » Latest HealthCare.gov mess: 800,000 people's taxes are screwed up
WASHINGTON — In a new setback for the health care law and the people it's supposed to help, the government said Friday it made a tax-reporting error that's fouling up the filings of nearly a million Americans. After a successful sign-up season, the latest goof could signal new problems with the complex links between President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the ruined city where Ukraine lost costly battle
DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine — I suppose there is some comfort in that she can hear anything here except shelling. Comfort, too, perhaps that she can at least be here — above ground and still alive. See also: Sudden and violent death on the front lines of Debaltseve in Ukraine Nadezheda, above ground after several weeks of hiding, is slowly stooping among wooden … [Link]
Mashable » Passenger fight causes evacuation, delay on flight at Miami airport
Two passengers got into a fight on a plane at Miami International Airport on Friday, prompting police to evacuate the plane. American Airlines Flight 139 was originally scheduled to leave Miami at 12:20 p.m., local time, but did not depart until 2:52 p.m. according to FlightAware. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked Witnesses told Miami-Dade police that … [Link]
Slashdot » Also Hackable: Drive-Through Car Washes
PLAR writes It turns out LaserWash automatic car washes can be easily hacked via the Internet to get a free wash or to manipulate the machines that clean the cars, a security researcher has found. Billy Rios says these car washes have web interfaces with weak/default passwords which, if obtained, could allow an attacker to telnet in and use an … [Link]
Mashable » Hilariously accurate video shows 'why moms get nothing done'
Don't let those rosy cheeks fool you — this is not mommy's little helper. All parents have problems trying to stay productive when their precious children are always in tow. Blogger Ester Anderson perfectly demonstrates these mommy issues, from never-ending laundry to bath-time déjà vu. Resistance is futile, parents. Sit back, put your feet up and let the mess gather … [Link]
Mashable » Frozen in place: This is what Niagara Falls looks like right now
If you thought you were feeling cold, take a look at this aerial view of Niagara Falls to really start feeling the chill Weeks of low temperatures have left portions of the natural wonder, located at the border of northern New York state and Canada, frozen in place. On Thursday, drone footage captured images of columns of ice protruding from … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Oracle Puts REST APIs at Core of Big Data Strategy
Oracle this week at the Strata + Hadoop 2015 conference announced a significant expansion of its big data strategy that includes support for and access to the Oracle NoSQL database using a RESTful API.
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Mashable » Department of Homeland Security urges Lenovo users to remove Superfish
The U.S. government is warning Lenovo users to remove the Superfish adware from their computers. The "systems that came with the software already installed will continue to be vulnerable until corrective actions have been taken," the Department of Homeland security said in an alert on Friday. "Starting in as early as 2010, Lenovo has pre-installed Superfish VisualDiscovery spyware on some of … [Link]
Mashable » 12 Oscar nominees sporting Kim Jong-un's tiny eyebrows
If the Academy gave out Oscars for best eyebrows, Kim Jong-un would definitely nab a nomination. Earlier this week, news surfaced that Kim had started to sport a new wedge-shaped hairdo. Cue a media freakout See also: 9 Celebrities Rocking Kim Jong-un's Hairdo But this particular haircut enhanced just how tiny — and far apart — his eyebrows are. Enlarged Meeting … [Link]
Slashdot » Rapid Test For Ebola Now Available
sciencehabit writes: The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first rapid diagnostic test for Ebola. The test needs no electricity, requires just a few drops of blood from a finger prick, and can return results in 15 minutes. That will be a huge help to health workers in remote areas. Current PCR-based tests require a blood sample taken by … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen's Colbeard is the facial hair America deserves
Stephen Colbert is back — and he's hairier than ever. The former host of The Colbert Report has been out of the media spotlight since the end of his show in December, but emerged Thursday night to attend the Oscar Wilde Awards See also: The Best Type of Beard for Your Face Colbert took home the night's top prize, but the … [Link]
Mashable » What marketers can learn from the Oscars
This Sunday, as we settle into our chairs to watch the speeches, the snubs, and of course, the outfits, we could learn something we can apply to our own marketing plans. Below, a few marketing lessons from Hollywood's biggest night. Anything can happen — be ready to adapt While we may think Eddie Redmayne is the favorite for Best Actor, remember … [Link]
Mashable » So you want to build the next great mobile app?
Perhaps you have that next great idea — a mobile app itch you need to scratch. Well, don't we all? It's how you go about putting that idea into action that really matters That's why Mashable sat down with mobile guru and founder of product development company Fueled, Rameet Chawla, and asked him what special ingredients are necessary for building … [Link]
Mashable » Paula Hawkins talks 'The Girl on the Train' and the dark side of life with MashableReads
Sometimes it's the most ordinary, familiar things in life that are the most terrifying At least that's the case in February's MashableReads selection, psychological thriller The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. See also: Finding beauty in the apocalypse with author Emily St. John Mandel Throughout the novel, readers follow Rachel, an English commuter who finds herself trying to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Arctic biologist: I can't keep up with climate change
Antje Boetius is watching Arctic ecosystems transform at an alarming rate, using every tool at her disposal in a bid to keep track of it all (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Will Smith thinks it's 1998 again
Will Smith can still get jiggy with it, 17 years later. It looks like Smith wants to build up his rap career again. After spitting beats on the Tonight Show earlier this month, Smith made his entrance on Late Show with David Letterman with his 1998 single "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It." Frozen in place: This is what Niagara Falls looks … [Link]
Mashable » NFL Scouting Combine: Big men running fast make the funniest faces
Few situations in life — even in the NFL — require a man weighing more than 300 pounds to run as fast as he can in a straight line for 40 yards The annual NFL Scouting Combine is one of those situations. Pro football prospects, including massive offensive linemen, must run, lift, shuttle, jump and prove their athleticism in myriad other … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Hollywood Fudged the Relativity-Based Wormhole Scenes In Interstellar
KentuckyFC writes: When Christopher Nolan teamed up with physicist Kip Thorne of Caltech to discuss the science behind his movie Interstellar, the idea was that Thorne would bring some much-needed scientific gravitas to the all-important scenes involving travel through a wormhole. Indeed, Thorne used the equations of general relativity to calculate the various possible shapes of wormhole and how they … [Link]
Mashable » What the extreme eastern U.S. cold snap looks like on a world map
The following chart, from the "climate reanalyzer" tool out of the University of Maine, shows forecast temperature departures from average on Friday. The eastern U.S., as well as parts of Canada, sticks out for having the most unusually cold conditions on the planet on Friday In fact, much of the rest of North America — including the western U.S., northwest Canada … [Link]
Mashable » SNL's most awkward cast member interviews fans
Saturday Night Live cast member Kyle Mooney's cringeworthy interviewer character strikes again, this time in a video for SNL's 40th anniversary show. The character, which is likely a big part of what got Mooney hired on SNL from his YouTube channel, asks New Yorkers how they feel about the show turning 40. Apparently, none of them actually realize that Mooney … [Link]
Mashable » Indie rocker dad sings Taylor Swift for his daughter
Before the aging indie bros get their guitar strings in a jumble, they should know that Stephen Malkmus covered Taylor Swift at the adorable request of his daughter. And what cool, musically-inclined dad can deny a request like that? Malkmus and his band the Jicks took the stage at YOU WHO Family Rock concert back in January to sing "Blank … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this dude completely vanish from the Oscars red carpet
LOS ANGELES — Here's a completely different answer to the Oscars red carpet question of "What are you wearing?": "A series of cardboard graphics that make me disappear." The Academy invited a handful of social media creators to participate in this year's festivities, and the first "red carpet surprise," from sleight-of-hand Vinemaker Zach King, is worth six seconds of your time: … [Link]
Mashable » 'House of Cards' releases another Season 3 clip — without showing any faces
Netflix is clearly the biggest tease since your crush in freshman year English class, because it has released yet another trailer from Season 3 of House of Cards. (You can watch last week's clip here). Stop playing games with our heart, Netflix, and go big or go home See also: 10 spoilers from the 'House of Cards' season 3 leak … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Martin Short talk about Bill Paxton's back hair
No one can describe Bill Paxton's unmentionables more eloquently than Jimmy Fallon and Martin Short The Apollo 13 actor was the star subject between the two former Saturday Night Live cast members on the Tonight Show on Thursday. They shared fake stories about his belligerent drunkenness and wrestling shirtless with Fallon. Both also recounted his balls using surprisingly creative objects. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Greatest Oscars Best Picture One-Liners Compilation
Prepare for the Oscars this Sunday with a collection of the best one-liners from Oscars Best Picture Winners! [Daily Motion] The post The Greatest Oscars Best Picture One-Liners Compilation appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Stephen Hawking: Biggest Human Failing Is Aggression
hypnosec writes: Aggression is the human failing that celebrity scientist Stephen Hawking would most like to correct, as it holds the potential to destroy human civilization. Hawking expressed his views while escorting Adaeze Uyanwah — London's Official Guest of Honor — around London's Science Museum. Uyanwah asked Hawking what human shortcomings he would alter, and which virtues he would enhance … [Link]
Mashable » Jim Cantore's thundersnow weather-gasm set to auto-tune
Thundersnow: a weather phenomenon and, now, a bumping tune The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore was reporting from Massachusetts last weekend when thundersnow rumbled overhead, giving Cantore an intense weather-gasm. Video of Cantore's freakout has racked up more than 3 million views on YouTube. The video has inspired an auto-tuned version of the moment, composed by Songify masters the Gregory … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Yahoo Appeals to Developers With New Mobile App Suite
Yahoo wants developers to know that Google isn't the only game in town when it comes to making money with mobile apps. The company on Thursday held its first-ever developer conference, where it unveiled a broad range of tools to help developers get the most out of their mobile apps.
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Mashable » Unusual snowfall pounds Middle East, leaving refugees at risk
Frigid temperatures and snow swept through Israel, Lebanon and Jordan on Friday, as a large winter storm moved across the region. For example, iconic landmarks such as Western Wall and Dome of the Rock in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound were an unusual sight in Jerusalem, its landmarks laced with snow on Friday morning. What's more, the snow blanketed Israel's Negev desert, … [Link]
Mashable » New Emmys rules will make it harder for 'Orange is the New Black' to win
The new rules for the Emmys, which — among other things — amend the requirements for entering the major categories, are poised to shake up the 2015 race On Friday, the Television Academy announced the implementation of several new rules, most notably one that defines a TV comedy as a series with episodes that run for 30 minutes or less See … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Jordan might build his own golf course because mortals play too slow
Ever since his dunking days, one of NBA legend Michael Jordan's greatest passions has been playing golf. Sometimes, he gets into beefs with U.S. President Barack Obama over the game; other times, he casually double-fists cigars while watching the world's best Now, Jordan is reportedly considering building a private, hyper-exclusive Florida course of his own. One apparent reason? People at the … [Link]
Slashdot » 800,000 Using HealthCare.gov Were Sent Incorrect Tax Data
mpicpp sends this report from the NY Times: About 800,000 taxpayers who enrolled in insurance policies through HealthCare.gov received erroneous tax information from the government, and were urged on Friday to hold off on filing tax returns until the error could be corrected. The Obama administration, under heavy pressure from congressional Democrats, also announced that it would give several million … [Link]
Mashable » Oscar-nominated films get striking pop art posters
Even the most artsy film could use a little more pop. Designers from Shutterstock revamped the poster art for Oscar-nominated films using the flashy colors and bold lines of pop art masters like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. See also: This year's Oscar-nominated films get new, brutally honest poster designs The series of creative compositions is part of an annual tradition … [Link]
Mashable » All the talk about the world's first 3D-printed selfie pancake is half-baked
When I heard about 3D-printed selfie pancakes, I thought we were one step closer to the dream of an all-selfie breakfast. The UK research, design and development house Kinneir Dufort announced the foodie breakthrough earlier this week, following in the steps of the selfie toaster. See also: This Is How You Make Selfie Toast In a release, the company detailed a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Chappie is the Coolest Robot in the History of Film [Video]
Go home, Johnny 5, you’re not cool anymore. [JoBlo Movie Trailers] The post Chappie is the Coolest Robot in the History of Film [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » In Space, a Laptop Doubles As a VR Headset
Nerval's Lobster writes: On Earth, the engineers and developers in charge of building the Oculus Rift and other virtual-reality headsets are concerned about weight: Who wants to strap on something so heavy it cricks their neck? But in space, weight isn't an issue, which is why an astronaut can strap a laptop to his head via a heavy and complicated-looking … [Link]
Geek Culture » Oliver Sacks on his life…
"Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure." Oliver Sack's My own life. [Link]
Mashable » Plunging temperatures freeze New York fountain into 5-story 'ice volcano'
A blast of frigid Arctic air brought unusually cold temperatures to the northeastern U.S. this week In western New York, a fountain in Letchworth State Park has been frozen into a mountain of solid ice. It now resembles an "ice volcano" standing over 5 stories tall, with a stream of water still spurting out. While the fountain often freezes in … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry, Emma Watson dating rumors make wizard world lose its mind
She does have a history with guys named Harry. Actress and sometimes-wizard Emma Watson is rumored to be dating Prince Harry, according to Australian tabloid Woman's Day See also: 8 Not-So-Magical Secrets From a Former Disney Princess Woman's Day reports that when Harry heard Emma had split from her former beau, he sent her a letter inviting her to a party. … [Link]
Slashdot » TrueCrypt Audit Back On Track After Silence and Uncertainty
itwbennett writes: In October 2013 Cryptography professor Matthew Green and security researcher Kenneth White launched a project to perform a professional security audit of TrueCrypt, partly prompted by the leaks from Edward Snowden that suggested the NSA was engaged in efforts to undermine encryption. Their report, published in April 2014, covered the first phase of the audit. Phase two was … [Link]
Mashable » In the early '90s, Steve Carell was just another improv guy
Before he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Foxcatcher, Steve Carell played a rhyming lumberjack who was bored of chopping wood. For up-and-coming comedians, taking classes at the Second City theater in Chicago is often the first step towards getting their comedy career going. The training center and world-renowned comedy theater are known for being a veritable … [Link]
Mashable » Now for something completely different from the 'Bang With Friends' cofounder
Omri Mor, the guy best known for his controversial Bang With Friends app, is doubling down on his original project: a social network for artists called Ziibra. Ziibra, which was founded in 2012, launched Ziibra Stores this week, something of an Etsy for artists where people can buy and sell their wares and "experiences." But Ziibra Stores is different from Etsy … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Develop Your First Google Fit App
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Mashable » 7 facts you didn't know about the Academy Awards
And the Oscar goes to: random knowledge The 87th annual Academy Awards happen this Sunday, so in preparation, we gathered some little-known factoids for you to brush up on your star-studded knowledge Jim Cantore's thundersnow weather-gasm set to auto-tune Plunging temperatures freeze New York fountain into 5-story 'ice volcano' In the early '90s, Steve Carell was just another improv guy … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: the most amazing fossils ever found, Robo-raven, Mars One delay, laser spark plugs, and more 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » STEAL MY KILL: A One Direction ‘Steal My Girl’ Parody [Music Video]
The guys from “The Warp Zone” made this fun parody of One Direction’s “Steal My Girl” titled “Steal My Kill,” a song that pays homage to all the times someone stole our kills in our favorite online games. [The Warp Zone] The post STEAL MY KILL: A One Direction ‘Steal My Girl’ Parody [Music Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how marketers can create value for users in 2015
"We're living in a digital first world. How you play that in your favor is critical." Jonathan Lee, global managing director of planning and strategy at Huge, says that clients must be willing to take a risk, but also clearly define the their brand's capability or service "One thing hasn't changed and that's value. If you want the user to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Folders and Untitled Copies [Comic]
[Source: According to Devin] The post New Folders and Untitled Copies [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Aerial photos show how much worse West Virginia train derailment could have been
A train carrying crude oil derailed in West Virginia on Monday, destroying a home and igniting a fireball on the banks of a Kanawha River tributary, after 27 of 109 tanker cars plunged from the tracks. It triggered evacuations in the local community, as well as a multi-day tap water ban On Friday, four days after the crash, all fires burning … [Link]
Slashdot » Tim O'Reilly On Big Data, CS Education, and the Future of Print
M-Saunders writes: How do we take advantage of big data without putting our privacy at risk? Should everyone be able to code? And how much life is still in the market for printed books and publications? Linux Voice put these questions to Tim O'Reilly, the founder of O'Reilly media, and the man who helped to popularize the terms Open Source … [Link]
Mashable » Judge evicts NYC tenant for listing rent-stabilized apartment on Airbnb
NEW YORK — A housing court judge in Manhattan has sided against a tenant who listed a rent-stabilized apartment on Airbnb. The decision, while not the first eviction related to short-term rentals, could serve as something of a precedent for how the city's courts deal with enterprising tenants. Judge Jack Stoller found that tenant Henry Ikezi had engaged in profiteering, and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scandal' staged a huge character return in its latest episode
Is one life worth sacrificing many more for? Is the fate of a nation more important than that of one person? That's the question at the heart of the latest explosive episode of Scandal Luckily, as Olivia's fate is decided, an unexpected white knight shows up to rescue her — and it's quite the surprise. See also: 21 stunning photos from … [Link]
Mashable » Lost Sherlock Holmes story found in an attic in Scotland
LONDON — A Scottish historian has discovered a lost Sherlock Holmes story in his attic, over 80 years after it was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Walter Elliot found the 1,300-word tale featuring the famous detective – played on TV by Benedict Cumberbatch – in a collection of stories he was given over 50 years ago. It's called Sherlock Holmes: … [Link]
Mashable » Frigid Friday: Tens of millions in US see coldest morning of the year
Friday morning was the coldest morning of the winter so far for tens of millions of Americans, with longstanding records being broken from the Midwest, into the Tennessee River Valley, and eastward to the East Coast The cold comes courtesy of a highly contorted, or in weather lingo, "amplified," jet stream pattern related in part to the polar vortex. The air … [Link]
Slashdot » Smart Rendering For Virtual Reality
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from Intel have been working on new methods for improving the rendering speed for modern wide-angle head-mounted displays like the Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard. Their approach makes use of the fact that because of the relatively cheap and lightweight lenses the distortion astigmatism happens: only the center area can be perceived very sharp, while … [Link]
Mashable » German family performs an accordion-heavy LL Cool J cover
LL Cool J's 1995 jam "Mama Said Knock You Out" probably didn't need a cover by a German YouTube star and his parents. Despite this, Flula recorded a supremely strange cover featuring his "mama" on backing vocals and his "papa" on accordion Oh, and the whole song takes place in his mother's car. We don't get it, but we'll accept … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The All-In-One Trio Cable of Multi-Use is the Swiss Knife of Cables
I don’t know about you, but as a tech on the go and person with too many gadgets, a cable such as this could be massively useful. It charges, it syncs, and it’s not really expensive considering that a simple lightning cable from Apple costs just as much. Charge / sync 3-in-1 cable Includes Micro USB, Lightning, and Apple 30-pin … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deadpool Walks Around Los Angeles with a “KISS ME” Sign [Video]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Deadpool went for a stroll around Los Angeles while holding a “KISS ME” sign. Everyone loves Deadpool, so you can imagine that the man got plenty of smooches on that day! [D Piddy] The post Deadpool Walks Around Los Angeles with a “KISS ME” Sign [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Apple rumors: What should you believe?
Whether it concerns a car, a smartwatch or Jony Ive's iPhone lock-screen image, Apple rumors have made plenty of noise this week. To help you make sense of all these rumors, and to debate whether or not Apple is actually making a car, the Mashable tech team will host a live Hangout on Air on Friday, Feb. 20 at 2 … [Link]
Mashable » Time Warner Cable calls customer 'c*nt' in letter, apologizes with free year of service
Cable companies have impressively poor customer satisfaction ratings. A recent rash of insults from the employees that deal directly with consumers certainly isn't helping the situation. The most recent example centers on Esperanza Martinez, a Time Warner Cable customer from California. She received a letter from TWC concerning her cancellation of service. The letter started, "Dear Cunt Martinez." See also: Not … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smelly caterpillar dresses as snake to avoid predators
This stinky insect likes to pose as a snake, and it looks pretty convincing. But what about the genetics behind its cunning disguises? 
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Slashdot » Lenovo To Wipe Superfish Off PCs
An anonymous reader send news from the Wall Street Journal, where Lenovo CTO Peter Hortensius said in an interview that the company will roll out a software update to remove the Superfish adware from its laptops. "As soon as the programmer is finished, we will provide a tool that removes all traces of the app from people’s laptops; this goes … [Link]
Mashable » Hero's welcome for Ukraine soldiers despite humiliating defeat
KIEV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian soldiers, thousands of them, were encircled for days by Russia-backed separatists who rained down death upon them. Mortars and missiles slammed into the troops’ redoubts atop a bluff near Debaltseve, a town with a population 25,000 before the war. Months of fighting decimated the place, reducing entire blocks to rubble and killing scores of civilians, not to … [Link]
Mashable » Lenovo backpedals on Superfish adware, says it's working to 'restore trust'
Lenovo is facing growing backlash after it was discovered that the company had preinstalled a malicious adware called Superfish on some of its laptops. Now, the Chinese manufacturer is scrambling to manage a public relations scandal. Personal note after long day of Superfish meetings: Lenovo colleagues working hard to fix this, will work even harder to restore trust. — Lenovo (@lenovo) … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tropical Cyclone Marcia make landfall in Queensland
Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia made landfall along the central Queensland coast on Friday, near the community of Rockhampton. The storm made landfall as a fearsome Category 5 cyclone, but has since weakened to a Category 1 storm over land. See also: Photos show the destructive path of Tropical Cyclone Marcia Damage has been reported in the hardest hit areas, including … [Link]
Mashable » Marnie the Dog knows how to find a good deal
Marnie is poppin' tags. The hardest part about finding a good deal at the thrift shop is overcoming that stale thrift shop odor. But Marnie the Dog has a keen sense of smell and can expertly sniff out a good deal. Sorry for the Macklemore reference. Jim Cantore's thundersnow weather-gasm set to auto-tune Plunging temperatures freeze New York fountain into … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at Jason Momoa as 'Aquaman'
My sun and stars — Aquaman is cooler than ever. Director Zack Snyder tweeted out a first look of what Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa will look like in the upcoming film Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. From the looks of it, the traditionally brightly-colored, spandex-clad superhero has taken on the look of much grittier, bad-ass sea god See … [Link]
Mashable » Street artist places cocaine-snorting Oscar statue on Hollywood Boulevard
Here’s a party crasher the Academy didn't expect A Los Angeles-based artist known as Plastic Jesus placed a life-size Oscar statue kneeling on all fours, while snorting two lines of cocaine, on Hollywood Boulevard Thursday morning — days before the Academy Awards. The statue sits at La Brea Avenue, just feet from where the streets will be closed off for celebrities … [Link]
Mashable » Brilliant ideas: 5 of the smartest cities in Europe
What makes a city smart? Is it the development and planning that go into it, or the innovative tech that emerges from its businesses and labs? Could it be management's implementation of sustainable and cost-effective building and transportation systems? Or, is it perhaps combinations of all these details, and more, when they come together in just the right way at just … [Link]
Mashable » Pebble is announcing something big on Tuesday — could it be a new smartwatch?
Prepare yourselves: A new Pebble is coming. Well, something new from Pebble is coming, at least, according to the company's website. As spotted by 9to5Mac and verified by GetPebble.com, Pebble is debuting something big in roughly five days See also: Pebble CEO talks new products, software and broader plans for 2015 The website's countdown clock puts the announcement at 10 a.m. … [Link]
Mashable » Bill O'Reilly gets flack for his own war stories after slamming Williams
FOX News anchor and famed right-wing commentator Bill O'Reilly was quick to lambast NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams in the wake of "false reporting" about his experience in the Iraqi war. Now O'Reilly himself is coming under fire for what appears to be his own tall tale about his reporting in the Falklands war See also: Anchor aweigh: Brian Williams … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA To Re-Enable GeForce 900M Overclocking
jones_supa writes: One week after NVIDIA disabled overclocking on their GeForce 900M mobility lineup, a representative of the company has reported that NVIDIA will be bringing back the disabled feature for their overclocking enthusiasts on the mobility front. On the GeForce Forums, he writes, "We heard from many of you that you would like this feature enabled again. So, we … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate Trophy [Comic]
[Source: Justin Boyd – Invisible Bread] The post The Ultimate Trophy [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » It's (almost) official: The 2022 World Cup is a total abomination
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is still seven years away, but this week brought the latest in a long line of indignities and injustices that already define it. Call it the cherry on top of a festering, rotten sundae that won't be served until the next decade Shady bidding process? Check. Atrocious working conditions that have led to scores of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beijing subway swipe data betrays social class
Urban planners in China's capital are using smartcard data to help them devise better policies and direct resources for social programmes 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Blu-ray Movies Under $10, DVDs Under $5, TV Series and Shows Under $15
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has over 300 blu-ray movies for under $10, DVDs under $5, and TV series and shows for under $15! If you’re looking to complete your movie collection with a few extra titles, be sure to check out these awesome deals! Be sure to sort the type of movies that interest you … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S6 video teases flat screen, metal body
Samsung released a teaser video on Friday for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, focusing on materials used in the device's design The video, which was posted via Twitter, has no solid information about the S6' specs. Instead, we see imagery featuring glass, metal and water, with a voiceover saying, "I am crafted from the beautiful things I see around … [Link]
Slashdot » Federal Court: Theft of Medical Records Not an 'Imminent Danger' To Victim
chicksdaddy writes: A federal court in Texas ruled last week that a massive data breach at a hospital in that state didn't put patients at imminent risk of identity theft, even when presented with evidence that suggested stolen patient information was being used in attempted fraud and identity theft schemes. According to a post over at Digital Guardian's blog Beverly … [Link]
Mashable » World's first 15-minute Ebola test approved
The World Health Organization has assessed and cleared an Ebola test that shows results in as little as 15 minutes. Although previous tests are more accurate, they can take as long as 24 hours to show results, wasting valuable time to contain, treat and isolate an Ebola victim. See also: Eyewitness to Hell: Life in Ebola-Ravaged Liberia The ReEBOV Antigen Rapid … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: Gears of War [Video]
From Cliffie B, developer of your favorite games’ game engine, comes the franchise brave enough to wonder, why can’t a machine gun be a chainsaw too – Gears of War. [Smosh Games] The post Honest Game Trailer: Gears of War [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Kim Jong-un has a new haircut and of course it's epic
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has debuted his latest haircut — and it's a resplendent wedge of ludicrous joy, with a pair of dinky eyebrows to match. The Dear Leader chose a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea on Wednesday to show off his new cut, a vertiginous tower of hair that … [Link]
Mashable » Ireland sets date for same-sex marriage vote
Voters will head to the polls in Ireland on May 22, to decide whether same-sex marriage should become legal or not. The date was announced Thursday night by Irish Prime Minister (or Taoiseach) Enda Kenny, who called for a respectful, tolerant, understanding and sensitive referendum. "It's a question that will be put very clearly to the people. I support this very … [Link]
Mashable » Missing British schoolgirls may be on their way to Syria
LONDON — Police issued an alert Friday for three schoolgirls who they suspect are traveling to Syria to join Islamic State. See also: I was a prisoner of the Islamic State The three close friends, 15-year-old Shamima Begum, 16-year-old Kadiza Sultana and another 15-year-old girl flew from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, according to police. They were friends with another … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Launches Repair Program For Longstanding 2011 MacBook Pro GPU Problems
AmiMoJo writes: Apple has just launched a MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues to provide out-of-warranty repairs for MacBook Pros and Retina MacBook Pros sold between February of 2011 and December of 2013. Symptoms of affected computers include "distorted or scrambled video on the computer screen," "no video on the computer screen (or external display) even though the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A First Look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman [Pic]
Zack Snyder released this picture of Jason Momoa as Aquaman very late yesterday night on Twitter with the caption “Unite the Seven,” which likely refers to the seven members of the Justice League… or the seven seas! What do you guys think? Do you think Momoa does justice to the character? Let us know in the comments! [Via Jack Snyder … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch a Rubber Band Ball Exploding from the Inside at 25,000 FPS! [Slow Motion Video]
Watch as the guys from Slow Mo Lab put a firecracker inside a rubber band ball and then light it up, catching the explosion via a slow motion camera at 25,000 frames per second. Will the ball survive the explosion or will it tear apart? Note: be sure to watch the second attempt (at around 2:40,) as the first one … [Link]
Mashable » It's ass cold in New York City today
When New Yorkers woke up on Friday morning and looked at their phones' weather apps, they all saw a single-digit warning: Stay insideIt's ass cold out there. But those brave souls put on their Canada Goose puff coats and said, "Damn you, Mother Nature! We will not be defeated!" Here are photos from their treacherous trek across the urban tundra. True … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lasers set to zap engines into running more efficiently
Replacing the spark plugs in engines with lasers could lead to more complete fuel combustion and greener cars 
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Slashdot » A123 Sues Apple For Poaching Employees
An anonymous reader writes "Electric-car battery maker A123 Systems is suing Apple in federal court for allegedly poaching five employees to help it develop a competing battery business. The suit accuses the workers, including A123's former chief technology officer, of breaking noncompete and nonsolicit agreements. "It appears that Apple, with the assistance of defendant Ijaz, is systematically hiring away A123’s … [Link]
Mashable » Exploding Kittens raised a whopping $8.7 million on Kickstarter
After 30 days of funding, Exploding Kittens, a simple card game that sought a mere $10,000 on Kickstarter, raised a flabbergasting total of $8,782,571 Created by comic artist Matthew Inman, as well as Elan Lee and Shane Small, the game likely owes a lot of its popularity to Inman's charisma, who also led a successful crowdfunding campaign to rebuild a Nikola … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » An alternate perspective on data-driven decision making
In this week’s Radar Podcast episode, OReillys Roger Magoulas chatted with Tricia Wang, a global tech ethnographer and co-founder of PL Data, about how qualitative and quantitative data need to work together, reframing “data-driven decision making,” and building the ideal … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 February 2015
The Distributed Robotic Garden (MIT) — We consider plants, pots and robots to be systems with different levels of mobility, sensing, actuation, and autonomy. (via Robohub) CogniToys Leverages Watson’s Brain to Befriend, Teach Your Kids (IEEE) — Through the dino, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Swift-Like Swift code
Swift is becoming the language of choice for more and more developers on iOS and OS X. It’s fast, simple, clean, and has a number of features that simply aren’t available to Objective-C programmers. While it isn’t a hard requirement … [Link]
Mashable » The most confusing clothes at Opening Ceremony are trying real hard
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But how about style? If so, the below-listed fashion items from Hong Kong-inspired retailer Opening Ceremony make total sense. If not, then please tell us how to wear them, because we're lost See also: 9 Nearly Worthless Gadgets You're Hanging Onto for Dear Life We hunted through Opening Ceremony's "marketplace" of "exotic souvenirs … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Men make monthly mistakes
A whale's hall of fame, send soccer standard to safety, double-deck decibel distress and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » How to follow London Fashion Week online
LONDON — The travelling global fashion circus is at Somerset House for five days, with designers like Burberry, JW Anderson, Gareth Pugh and even Topshop Unique showing their Autumn Winter 2015 collections. See also: What the non-models are wearing to New York Fashion Week With 130 designers showing and lots of emerging talent to watch, here's how to follow London Fashion … [Link]
Mashable » A man invented vibrators because doctors were tired of giving orgasms
c. 1891Front cover of the C.H.Liedbeck's A Description of the Vibrator and Directions for Use.Image: Wellcome Library, London (Creative Commons Attribution only license CC BY)The Shelton Vibrators are used in the finest homes in America. Vibration has attained great popularity as an adjunct to the toilet as well as in the treatment of many diseasesc. 1906Advertisement for the Barker Vibrator by … [Link]
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Mashable » YouTube to launch kid-friendly Android app on Feb. 23
Google is planning to launch a version of YouTube for children on Android devices Monday, according to USA Today The app, called YouTube Kids, will be free and will offer an easy-to-use interface as well as a selection of YouTube content appropriate for children See also: 8 YouTube channels to watch in 2015 The reasoning behind the new app, which has … [Link]
Slashdot » How Machine Learning Ate Microsoft
snydeq writes Yesterday's announcement of Azure Machine Learning offers the latest sign of Microsoft's deep machine learning expertise — now available to developers everywhere, InfoWorld reports. "Machine learning has infiltrated Microsoft products from Bing to Office to Windows 8 to Xbox games. Its flashiest vehicle may be the futuristic Skype Translator, which handles two-way voice conversations in different languages. Now, … [Link]
Mashable » Commuter tells man to f*ck himself, then turns up for job interview with him
LONDON — Here's a tip: If you're heading to a job interview, try not to barge into people and tell them to go fuck themselves on the way there – because they might end up being your interviewer. That exact scenario happened to one hapless candidate in London this week. See also: Teen goes to Target for a tie, leaves totally … [Link]
Slashdot » When It Comes To Spy Gear, Many Police Ignore Public Records Laws
v3rgEz writes What should take precedence: State public records laws, or contractual agreements between local police, the FBI, and the privately owned Harris Corporation? That's the question being played out across the country, as agencies are strongly divided on releasing much information, if any, on how they're using Stingray technology to collect and monitor phone metadata without judicial oversight. 
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Slashdot » The Science of a Bottomless Pit
StartsWithABang writes It's the ultimate dream of many children with time on their hands and their first leisurely attempt at digging: to go clear through the Earth to the other side, creating a bottomless pit. Most of us don't get very far in practice, but in theory, it should be possible to construct one, and consider what would happen to … [Link]
Mashable » Joint Iraqi and Kurdish military force preparing to retake Mosul from ISIS in May
The operation to retake Iraq's second largest city from Islamic State militants will likely begin in April or May, a senior U.S. military official said Thursday. It will involve about 12 Iraqi brigades, or between 20,000 and 25,000 troops. See also: Thousands Flee Iraq's Second-Largest City as Islamist Militants Seize Control Laying out details of the expected Mosul operation for the … [Link]
Slashdot » Scotland's Police Lose Data Because of Programmer's Error
Anne Thwacks writes Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Mawson told the [Scottish Police Authority] committee that a total of 20,086 records had been lost because a computer programmer pressed the wrong button between May and July last year. He added: "….they had been properly put on the system by the officers as a result of stopping and searching people, but we … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine's nameless dead 'would take forever to count'
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — Peering out over the faded fence in front of her modest cottage, Maria Vasylovna Pichko wonders if her son is "somewhere out there." "In my heart I believe he is," says the 61-year-old, wiping tears from her eyes. See also: Sudden and violent death on the front lines of Debaltseve in Ukraine It’s been almost eight months since … [Link]
Mashable » Photos show the destructive path of Tropical Cyclone Marcia
As Tropical Cyclone Marcia smashed its way through central Queensland, mass damage was reported in the hardest hit areas. In the town of Yeppoon and the city of Rockhampton, where residents bore the full force of the Category 3 storm, trees were wrenched from the ground and thrown across roads and backyards, houses and surf clubs had their roofs torn off … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Stripe Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments
Stripe today announced that it now accepts Bitcoin. The launch comes after nearly a year of testing. The benefit for Stripe users is the possibility of skirting expensive credit card fees.
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Mashable » Mass murderer researched Nazis, silent kills before Santa Barbara rampage
Elliot Rodger, the disturbed 22-year-old who killed six in a deadly rampage near the UC Santa Barbara campus last spring, had searched online for ways to kill silently with a knife before stabbing his first three victims to death individually in his apartment, a police report released Thursday revealed. After a nine-month investigation, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department released the … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Takes On Apple Pay By Acquiring Mobile Wallet Startup LoopPay
An anonymous reader writes Samsung is buying major Apple Pay and Google Wallet competitor LoopPay. "Our goal has always been to build the smartest, most secure, user-friendly mobile wallet experience, and we are delighted to welcome LoopPay to take us closer to this goal," JK Shin, Samsung co-CEO and head of the company's mobile business, said in a press release. … [Link]
Mashable » 30+ professional events in advertising and social media
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find something that's right for you, check out dozens of events featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Mashable » The Pentagon spent $84.2 million on erectile dysfunction drugs in 2014
The Pentagon spent $84.2 million on Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs in 2014, according to a recent report from the Military Times Erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra and Cialis are covered by TRICARE, the government-backed health insurance program for active duty personnel, military retirees, and eligible family members. See also: That Fiat Viagra commercial is creeping everyone out While $84.2 … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Two and a Half Men' series finale was meta madness
Two and a Half Men's number is up The long-running comedy took its final bow Thursday night with an episode that was basically one, long Chuck Lorre vanity card — which, for those unaware, always briefly appear following episodes of comedy creator Lorre's TV shows See also: A Mardi Gras ode to New Orleans by 'NCIS: New Orleans' star CCH Pounder … [Link]
Mashable » 21 Fashion Week attendees reveal the cheapest thing they’re wearing
Fashion Week is the absolute best to stand outside in 15 degree weather and be seen in your expensive designer clothes, if you've got 'em But life isn't all leather Alexander Wang backpacks and Valentino Rockstuds. That's why we asked the fashionistas at Lincoln Center to reveal their darkest secret — what the cheapest thing they wore to New York Fashion … [Link]
Mashable » Determined dog trying to get up slide defines the word 'struggle'
I think I can, I think I can This little dog has the engine of a fire truck as he tries to scurry up a slippery slide. Unfortunately, his determination doesn't translate well into traction as he slips down to the bottom. Someone needs to tell this dog that if he's going to climb up the wrong side of a … [Link]
Mashable » The most important thing about Fashion Week is how Anna Wintour felt
Vogue editor Anna Wintour is the undisputed queen of New York Fashion Week, so if you want to know how it's going, take a look at her facial expressions A scowl could send even major fashion houses into damage control mode, and a simple nod of approval could make the career of a young designer. See also: The unofficial theme of … [Link]
Mashable » The secret sex lives of 'Star Wars' droids
All over the galaxy, droids are an essential part of life for both Jedi and Sith lords alike — but it's not very often that we really get to know these artificially intelligent life forms outside of their central programming. See also: 13 Star Wars Pickup Lines You Are Definitely Looking For Droids featured throughout the Star Wars franchise are as … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Signals from Strata + Hadoop World in San Jose, CA, 2015
Experts from across the big data world came together for Strata + Hadoop World in San Jose, CA, 2015. We’ve gathered insights from the event below. U.S. chief data scientist With a special recorded introduction from President Barack Obama, DJ … [Link]
Mashable » Women want more BDSM porn following 'Fifty Shades' premiere
While Fifty Shades of Grey is hardly considered an accurate portrayal of BDSM sex, it's certainly served as inspiration for women who watch porn Since the film's Valentine's Day weekend premiere, the research team at Pornhub has seen nearly a 40% increase in BDSM-related searches among users who identify as women. Ladies, grab your paddles See also: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2108: Superfish stinks!
Look out little Lock, you're going to get a Lenovo let-down! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Harris Wittels of 'Parks and Recreation' and 'humblebrag' dies at 30
Harris Wittels, a co-executive producer of Parks and Recreation and pioneer of the term "humblebrag," has died from a possible overdose, according to police Wittels, 30, was found dead at his Los Angeles home around 12 p.m. Thursday by his assistant, Officer Jane Kim of the Los Angeles Police Department told Mashable. "He died from a possible overdose," Kim said, cautioning … [Link]
Mashable » Frozen portions of Niagara Falls make for an icy spectacle
A frigid blast of Arctic air that is chilling the eastern United States has frozen over parts of America's largest falls. Snow, mist and massive ice formations are shrouding parts of Niagara Falls, which straddles the U.S.-Canadian border. While stretches of the falls may appear frozen solid, water still flows down the cliffs beneath the ice. See also: U.S. hit with … [Link]
Slashdot » US To Monitor Air Quality In India and Other Countries
mdsolar writes with news about a U.S. plan to monitor air quality in countries like India and Mongolia to help raise awareness about the dangers of pollution. "The United States says it will expand air-quality monitoring at some overseas diplomatic missions, following several years of reporting pollution data in China. The goal is to increase awareness of the health risks … [Link]
Mashable » 'Frozen' Kentucky city puts out a warrant for Queen Elsa's arrest
Magical princess or criminal mastermind? For the first time in forever, the reputation of Frozen's beloved Elsa has been brought into question See also: 24 animals that hate snow more than you Harlan City Police Department in Kentucky has put out a very official warrant for her arrest on Facebook as a response to the city's brutal cold front. The ice … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. food panel: Go nuts on coffee, kill your sugar intake
In a country with an estimated 108 million dieters attempting to kickstart their diet four or five times a year, there's no shortage of advice on what to eat and drink What is lacking: a single, simple national standard based on the latest science — one that relegates old, unscientific assumptions about dietary fat and cholesterol to the scrap heap of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why You Should Use Markdown for Your API Documentation
This article was prepared by a guest contributor to ProgrammableWeb. The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the view of ProgrammableWeb or its editorial staff.
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Slashdot » Sony Offers a "Premium Sound" SD Card For a Premium Price
nateman1352 (971364) writes "Don't you just hate all that noise your memory cards make? No? Then you probably aren't going to want to buy Sony's new $160 memory cards, which the company brags offers "Premium Sound" that generates less electrical noise when reading data." As long as it works well with my hi-fi ethernet cable. Read more of this story … [Link]
Mashable » Want to end partisan gridlock? Elect more women.
It’s no secret that legislative bills routinely languish in Congress thanks to the intense partisan gridlock in Washington, D.C A new analysis of recent Congressional data, however, suggests a novel solution: Women may actually be more effective legislators than men See also: 100 years ago, the House denied women's right to vote — for the last time Quorum, a startup that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Searching for signs of Mars life could destroy them
A common sulphate mineral on Mars may be a signpost for habitability, but just looking for organic compounds might obliterate them 
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Mashable » Magician stuns Ellen DeGeneres with iPad sorcery
Simon Pierro has a few tricks up his, err — iPad Appropriately dubbed the "iPad Magician," Pierro incorporates the tablet into his act, using sleight of hand illusions and trick containers to fool the audience into believing he can pull objects in and out of the iPad. Pierro stopped by Ellen this week to show off some of his act, … [Link]
Mashable » Oh crap! E.L. James reportedly wants to write the 'Fifty Shades' sequel script
LOS ANGELES — That "Fifty Shades of Grey" author E. L. James was demanding, difficult and control-freaky throughout the process of adapting her zillion-copy selling book into a quadrillion-dollar box office smash is one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood. But that was just the beginning of this lurid bondage tale. When James and her literary agent Valerie Hoskins were … [Link]
Mashable » Obama emphasizes conservation while designating new national monuments
CHICAGO — Designating the country's newest national monuments, President Barack Obama said Thursday that protecting places of natural beauty and historic significance is a truly American ideal. Obama used the powers of the presidency to designate the Pullman National Monument in his hometown. The historic South Side neighborhood is where African-American railroad workers won a significant labor agreement in the 1930s … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel proves there's no such thing as fashion
Fashion or Photoshop? With dozens of shows currently going on for New York Fashion Week, designers are doing everything they can to stand out — including making clothing so outrageous, no one would dream of wearing them in public. Jimmy Kimmel had his graphics department whip up a couple of faux outfits and mix them in with pictures of real … [Link]
Slashdot » Does Open Data Have a Dark Side?
itwbennett writes A Forbes article last month explored some of the potentially darker sides of open data — from creating a new kind of digital divide to making an argument in favor of privatizing certain government services. But how real are these downsides of open data? The World Wide Web Foundation's Open Data Program Manager Jose Alonso is unconcerned, telling … [Link]
Mashable » How to get rid of Superfish adware on Lenovo computers
Lenovo has released instructions — amid backlash — for getting rid of the Superfish adware that was preinstalled on some of the company's devices Step-by-step instructions for removing both the software and the root certificate (widely decried by privacy advocates as a serious security risk on Thursday) can be found here. See also: 11 free tools to protect your online activity … [Link]
Mashable » Move aside, Apple Watch: These fruit-based devices are the future of wearables
The lead-up to the Tokyo Marathon seems to have given rise to a new breed of wearable technology: fruit-based gadgets. Sure, your Fitbit can count your steps or track your heart rate, but how about feed you a tomato or tell you when to eat a banana? That's the ostensible problem that two food producers set out to tackle with … [Link]
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