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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Slashdot » Google Teams Up With 3 Wireless Carriers To Combat Apple Pay

Monday 23 February 23:50:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes AP reports that in an effort to undercut Apple's hit service Apple Pay, Google is teaming up with three wireless carriers by building its payment service into Android smartphones sold by AT&T Inc., Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA. Besides trying to make it more convenient to use Wallet, Google also is hoping to improve the nearly 4-year-old service. … [Link]

Mashable » Russian chocolate maker takes aim at Obama

Monday 23 February 23:21:45 UTC 2015

Confael_anticrisis_2015-2Feed-tw Feed-fbA Russian confectioner has created a new patriotic collection of chocolates just in time for Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated Monday in Russia, which jabs at Western leaders for placing sanctions on Russia. But many of its customers aren't happy. Konfael's boxes of "political chocolates" are decorated in the style of Soviet-era propaganda posters and adorned with patriotic slogans to … [Link]

Mashable » How 16 Oscars stars transformed their red carpet looks

Monday 23 February 23:18:15 UTC 2015

Oscars-fashion-throwback-sliders-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbCelebrities did not disappoint at the 87th Academy Awards, pulling out their most glamorous, sleek and elegant looks But it's taken years of red carpet experience to get these A-listers up to par and off of the Fashion Police's worst dressed list. See also: Oscars 2015: See every red carpet look See how the stars at the Oscars have transformed their … [Link]

Mashable » Cowbell-playing dog is the Christopher Walken of pups

Monday 23 February 23:11:28 UTC 2015

CowbelldogFeed-tw Feed-fbThis dog has a fever, and the only cure is more cowbell. Maple the border collie/golden retriever/sheltie mixed breed accompanies his owner, who goes by Trench on social media, for a perfectly looped rendition of Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper." See also: A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds Of course, just like Christopher Walken, Maple knows that any … [Link]

Slashdot » Mummified Monk Found Inside 1,000-Year-Old Buddha Statue

Monday 23 February 23:07:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Using a CT scanner, scientists and hospital staff at the Meander Medical Center in the Netherlands have discovered the mummified body of a Chinese monk inside a statue of Buddha. The monk is believed to have lived around the year 1100. From the article: "Glowing through the statue's golden cast, the human skeleton is believed to … [Link]

Mashable » 20 striking portraits from the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Monday 23 February 23:05:17 UTC 2015

Vanity-fair-portraitsFeed-tw Feed-fbFor A-listers lucky enough to attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, a simple photo booth just doesn't cut it. Instead, Vanity Fair had renowned photographer Mark Seliger on hand for the second year in a row to capture editorial-style celebrity portraits for the magazine's Instagram account See also: Oscars 2015: The complete winners list Armed with a camera, superior lighting and … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Slow Motion Video of Candle Wax Exploding Inside A Test Tube

Monday 23 February 23:00:20 UTC 2015

We have talked about Taras Kulakov and Slow Mo Labs before and all the awesome stuff they do in HD and super slow motion so we can all see just HOW awesome is it. And while exploding a candle inside a test tube may not sound that exciting, the reality is, it’s pretty mind-blowing. But like we always say, do … [Link]

Mashable » Edward Snowden thought Neil Patrick Harris' Oscars jab was pretty funny

Monday 23 February 22:57:26 UTC 2015

SnowdenFeed-tw Feed-fbEdward Snowden still has a sense of humor, despite the fact that if he steps on U.S. soil, he faces several charges under the Espionage Act. In a Reddit AMA on Monday, Snowden wrote that he laughed at Neil Patrick Harris' joke following Citizenfour's Oscars win for Best Documentary Feature that Snowden "couldn’t be here, for some treason.” (For the record, … [Link]

Mashable » 50 years of Best Original Song Oscar winners

Monday 23 February 22:33:45 UTC 2015

Common-and-john-legend-oscarsFeed-tw Feed-fbArguably the best moment of Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony was when John Legend and Common won the Oscar for Best Original Song for Selma's "Glory." The duo followed their well-deserved win with a powerful acceptance speech for the ages. See also: Watch the best moments from the 87th Academy Awards To celebrate this moment and the history of great songs … [Link]

Mashable » Joe Biden and John Travolta are a little too similar, if you ask us

Monday 23 February 22:28:08 UTC 2015

Personal-space-coverFeed-tw Feed-fbJohn Travolta was given a second chance at this year's Oscars, only to embarrass himself more than he did last year For the keen eye, his uncomfortable side-kiss with Scarlett Johansson and awkward encounter with Idina Menzel bore strikingly resemblance to what Vice President Joe Biden has been doing for years See also: John Travolta's creepy Oscars kiss gets even creepier … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers: Alcohol Health Risks Underestimated, Marijuana Relatively Safe

Monday 23 February 22:23:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes Compared to other recreational drugs — including alcohol — marijuana may be even safer than previously thought. And researchers may be systematically underestimating risks associated with alcohol use. They found that at the level of individual use, alcohol was the deadliest substance (abstract), followed by heroin and cocaine. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Times Tekken Weirdo Heihachi Was Just the Weirdest

Monday 23 February 22:00:17 UTC 2015

Tekken was a colorful and wacky fight game. Between fighting bouts with Bruce Lee’s look-a-likes you would sometimes have to fight a tree or a panda bear. For real. But of all the characters who SHOULD’VE been weird, Heihachi was definitely one of the weirdest. Seriously, though, any guy who ties family members he is not getting along with to … [Link]

Mashable » At long last, Limp Bizkit mashed up with the Seinfeld theme song

Monday 23 February 21:58:50 UTC 2015

SeinfeldlimpbizkitFeed-tw Feed-fb Fifteen years later, we're all still wondering what's the deal with Fred Durst. But maybe Limp BIzkit's longevity problem stems from choosing rap-rock over rap-jazz. A new mashup lays the vocals of the group's 1999 hit "Break Stuff" over the Seinfeld theme song, and it actually kind of works It makes sense, though — Durst shares the same misanthropic worldview … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Digium Launches Respoke WebRTC Cloud Service

Monday 23 February 21:49:03 UTC 2015

As a set of APIs, the WebRTC standard has the power to transform how communications are delivered inside the application experience, assuming developers can find a way to easily access it. To address that issue, Digium today unfurled Respoke, a cloud platform designed to allow developers to access WebRTC API as a service. [Link]

Mashable » Young LeBron James Jr. has some highlight skills of his own

Monday 23 February 21:44:40 UTC 2015

LebronjamesjrFeed-tw Feed-fb LeBron James Jr. is stuntin' like his daddy The young progeny of Earth's greatest basketball-playing human is in fourth grade, plays ball himself and earned himself some Internet props after showing off a sweet outside shot, impressive court vision and tight handle at a tournament over the weekend See also: On getting older: Kobe and LeBron as the NBA pages … [Link]

Mashable » Winter is costing U.S. at least $5 billion, analysts say

Monday 23 February 21:42:57 UTC 2015

ArksnowFeed-tw Feed-fbWith yet another winter storm marching across the U.S. Monday, this time coating large parts of the South in a thick glaze of ice, along with more frigid, record-breaking temperatures in New York and Boston, the epic winter of 2014-15 marches on But it isn't just affecting our thermometers. Each day of cold and snow is adding more to a mounting … [Link]

Slashdot » Looking Up Symptoms Online? These Companies Are Tracking You

Monday 23 February 21:40:00 UTC 2015

merbs writes When we feel sick, fear disease, or have questions about our health, we turn first to the internet. According to the Pew Internet Project, 72 percent of US internet users look up health-related information online. But an astonishing number of the pages we visit to learn about private health concerns—confidentially, we assume—are tracking our queries, sending the sensitive … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Need for speed: Why computers stopped getting faster

Monday 23 February 21:30:00 UTC 2015

Dizzily increasing PC power used to be a given. No longer – speeds stalled a decade ago and only a radical reboot of computing will accelerate things (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » John Travolta's creepy Oscars kiss gets even creepier with memes

Monday 23 February 21:29:48 UTC 2015

Everybody-is-kissingFeed-tw Feed-fbThis will give you chills. It's electrifying Walking punchline Glom Gazingo (sorry — John Travolta) took red carpet friendliness to the next level during Sunday's Oscars, giving Scarlett Johansson a peck on the cheek. The feelings didn't look mutual. See also: 15 awards for the weirdest Oscar moments 87th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImageRedditors, always fans of questionable pictures and kisses on the cheek, … [Link]

Mashable » Hey marketers: Don't you dare underestimate data and market research

Monday 23 February 21:27:06 UTC 2015

Forrester_graphicFeed-tw Feed-fb Having the right skill-set and confidence to run a business will more often than not help marketers and chief executives make informed decisions about their company's organization, goals and customer experience. But what many overlook is the importance of investing in and applying market research. We talked to Sheryl Pattek, Forrester's VP and principal analyst serving CMO professionals about best … [Link]

Mashable » There is only one cure for the Oscar hangover

Monday 23 February 21:25:42 UTC 2015

Oscar2015thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbOscars, that was one long night. The Academy Awards dragged on for nearly four years…er…hours and those of us who stayed up late to watch Sean Penn take his time getting through the Best Picture winner are really feeling it today. But perhaps not as much as this golden guy. Oscars2015cartoon Image: Mashable, Lance UlanoffHave something to add to this story? Share … [Link]

Mashable » Major spy leak: What countries are doing behind closed doors

Monday 23 February 21:21:45 UTC 2015

NetanyahuunFeed-tw Feed-fbAl Jazeera and The Guardian released a cache of intelligence information on Monday, a great deal of which come from a South African intelligence leak that shed light on the workings of several major international spy agencies — including those of the United States, United Kingdom and Israel. The leaks are a series of communications between South Africa's intelligence agency and … [Link]

Mashable » Patricia Arquette responds to outcry over Oscars remarks

Monday 23 February 21:00:59 UTC 2015

Patricia.arquetteFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday evening Patricia Arquette celebrated her Oscars win with a stirring speech that called for equal pay and equal rights for women See also: Oscars 2015: The highlights The rally cry led to the best GIFs of the night with Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez and Shirley Maclaine cheering and fist-pumping in support. Elected officials like Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and … [Link]

Mashable » 10 best Oscar looks recreated on pieces of fruit

Monday 23 February 21:00:54 UTC 2015

Fruit-oscar-dress-thumbnail-1Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday night, A-listers dazzled in (mostly blue) tuxedos and tulle on the Oscars red carpet. Now, see the hottest fruits dazzle in construction paper and hot glue. Perhaps you're wondering, "Why?" Good question. We don't have the answers either, so just go with it. See also: A 100% accurate by-the-numbers guide to the Oscars You're gonna like the way these … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Fake (But Hilarious) Interview about Evolve’s “Successful” Launch [Video]

Monday 23 February 21:00:09 UTC 2015

I heard that evolve was actually pretty fun, but selling a DLC from day 1 is not something I’d have done, not to mention implementing a microtransactions system right from the start. This isn’t a mobile game that you get for free from an app store, it’s a game that you actually have to shell out a fair amount of … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Lunar XPrize Teams Partner For a 2016 SpaceX Moonshot

Monday 23 February 20:57:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Two competing teams for the Google Lunar XPrize have announced that they are partnering for a mission to the moon in the second half of 2016. From the article: "The Google Lunar XPrize , a $30 million purse of prizes encouraging private teams to put lunar rovers on the moon, this morning took if not quite … [Link]

Mashable » Is Bill O'Reilly really in trouble? This time, there's plenty of spin

Monday 23 February 20:48:35 UTC 2015

Bill-oreillyFeed-tw Feed-fbLegitimate examination of a journalist's record or opportunistic hit piece on a high-profile personality? That seems to be the question surrounding the recent controversy that has centered on Bill O'Reilly. The mercurial Fox News anchor has come under scrutiny for allegations similar to those that ignited the Brian Williams fiasco — embellishment of his wartime reporting in the field There is … [Link]

Mashable » 4 things to consider before trying a new productivity tip

Monday 23 February 20:45:34 UTC 2015

Flying-papersFeed-tw Feed-fbThese days, we're flooded with ideas for working better, faster, and longer. Want to take control of your inbox? Try checking your email periodically instead of leaving Gmail open — or alternatively, answering every message as soon as you read it — or taking a 10-day email hiatus. With so many conflicting suggestions, it can be difficult to figure out the … [Link]

Mashable » Here are Apple's new, diverse emoji

Monday 23 February 20:40:03 UTC 2015

DiverseemojithumbFeed-tw Feed-fbApple is rolling out the new beta of OS X to developers — and, for the first time, we have a close look at more diverse kinds of emoji. Apple has openly acknowledged that emoji lack racial diversity; even the ones that do represent people of color are often criticized as stereotypical. Now, it looks like the Cupertino company is finally … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Top 10 Mapping APIs: Google Maps, Microsoft Bing Maps and MapQuest

Monday 23 February 20:34:28 UTC 2015

The popularity of digital maps and the use of digital mapping tools have grown rapidly in recent years. While Google is still the leader when it comes to maps, there are now many other companies in the map technology industry. The immense popularity of digital maps should not be surprising; maps can be useful, informative, beautiful and fun. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dragonfly eyes see the world in ultra-multicolour

Monday 23 February 20:30:00 UTC 2015

The acrobatic aerial insect has up to 30 different vision pigments, putting our humble red, green and blue detectors to shame [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rats can't get drunk after a dose of oxytocin hormone

Monday 23 February 20:30:00 UTC 2015

The so-called "cuddle-chemical" seems to block the action of alcohol in the brain, preventing the tell-tale signs of drunkenness in rats [Link]

New Scientist – News » Were early seas transformed by sponge microbiome?

Monday 23 February 20:30:00 UTC 2015

Symbiotic bacteria living inside sponges hoard precious phosphorus, a step that may have been key to animal proliferation over 500 million years ago [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gerbils and Silk Road to blame for plague

Monday 23 February 20:30:00 UTC 2015

It wasn't the rats after all – gerbils, trade and climate fluctuations in central Asia were responsible for repeated outbreaks of plague across Europe [Link]

Mashable » The Oscars were good news for Facebook; Twitter, not so much

Monday 23 February 20:25:18 UTC 2015

Nph1Feed-tw Feed-fbTwitter’s Oscar night stats won't win any awards. Fewer people tweeted about the Oscars telecast this year than in 2014 or even in 2013, according to Nielsen Nielsen figures showed there were a total of 5.9 million Oscar-related tweets. That's down about 65% from last year's 17.1 million, though the latter figure was global while the 5.9 million referred to the … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Translator Now Supports Yucatec Maya and Querétaro Otomi Language

Monday 23 February 20:18:40 UTC 2015

First time accepted submitter BrianFagioli writes So, just how rare are these two languages? The Yucatec Maya language is spoken by less than 800,000 people, while the Querétaro Otomi is spoken by about 33,000. These are extremely low numbers in the grand scheme of things, which increases the risk of the languages dying out altogether. With that said, Microsoft's support … [Link]

Slashdot » Is Sega the Next Atari?

Monday 23 February 20:18:39 UTC 2015

donniebaseball23 writes As CEO of Sega of America in the early 1990s, Tom Kalinske oversaw the company during its glory days, when all eyes in the industry were glued to the titanic struggle for console superiority between the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. Times have changed, to put it mildly, and Sega is now a shell of its former self. … [Link]

Mashable » Making digital as long-lasting as paper

Monday 23 February 20:15:57 UTC 2015

Floppy-disksFeed-tw Feed-fb“The internet is forever." So goes a saying regarding the impossibility of removing material — such as stolen photographs — permanently from the web. Yet paradoxically the vast and growing digital sphere faces enormous losses. Google has been criticized for failing to ensure access to its archive of Usenet newsgroup postings that stretch back to the early 1980s. And now internet … [Link]

Mashable » Dog shovels snow while freeloading human takes a break

Monday 23 February 20:10:21 UTC 2015

Snowdog1Feed-tw Feed-fb This pup should get an award for dog of the year. Greg Cox's yellow labrador retriever demonstrates how to shovel snow in Cox's backyard hockey rink. Not only is Cox's dog extremely helpful, he gave her the perfect name for winter chores: Elsa It's fine if Elsa takes over snow shoveling for a while. The cold doesn't bother her anyway. … [Link]

Mashable » Crappy Kickstarter allows you to buy farts in a jar from around the world

Monday 23 February 20:05:38 UTC 2015

FartjarFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no telling what a fart will smell like So if you ever wanted to smell the sweet stench of human digestion from Fiji, Tonga, Egypt or Ecuador, now is your chance to invest in an opportunity at the ground level See also: A plastic baby you can drink out of is a thing on Kickstarter With just one brave backer … [Link]

Mashable » Men in miniskirts take stand for women's rights in Turkey

Monday 23 February 20:02:42 UTC 2015

TurkeyminiFeed-tw Feed-fbTurkish men have taken a stand with a simple, unconventional approach to combatting violence against women— miniskirts. Men in short skirts protested on the streets of Istanbul over the weekend and have begun sharing photos on social media to highlight the brutal murder of 20-year-old student Ozgecan Aslan who was killed after resisting an attempted rape. The case has sparked debate … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Who Will Fight in Marvel’s Infinity War?

Monday 23 February 20:00:06 UTC 2015

Howard the Duck, savior of the universe. That is all. [Source: mcuexchange.com] The post Who Will Fight in Marvel’s Infinity War? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Lenovo Hit With Lawsuit Over Superfish Adware

Monday 23 February 19:57:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with news that the fallout from the Superfish fiasco might just be starting for Lenovo. "Lenovo admitted to pre-loading the Superfish adware on some consumer PCs, and unhappy customers are now dragging the company to court on the matter. A proposed class-action suit was filed late last week against Lenovo and Superfish, which charges both companies … [Link]

Mashable » Climate change is starting a fast-food chicken war

Monday 23 February 19:45:10 UTC 2015

SelectsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s a battle of golden-brown, honey mustard-dipped attrition. Burger King is playing the volume game, mortar-shelling every discounted, mechanically separated chicken nugget it has directly into consumers' mouths. For a limited time, you can get a 10-piece order for $1.49 — nearly three times cheaper than the equivalent at McDonald's But on Thursday, Mickey D's dealt an important retaliatory blow: It … [Link]

Mashable » Google Wallet is getting serious

Monday 23 February 19:34:12 UTC 2015

Google-wallet-thumbnail-01Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung isn't the only company looking to challenge Apple Pay's increasing dominance in mobile payments Google announced Monday that it has acquired technology from mobile payments app Softcard, and that Google Wallet will soon come pre-installed on Android phones from three of the four largest U.S. carriers. See also: The Beginner's Guide to Google Wallet Softcard was launched in 2010 by … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye is making a game about his mom going to heaven

Monday 23 February 19:19:14 UTC 2015

Donda.and_.kanye_Feed-tw Feed-fbKanye West is creating a video game as a tribute to his late mother, the musician told a radio station during an extended interview Friday. West's mother, Donda West, passed away in 2007 after multiple complications following elective plastic surgery. West wrote his single "Only One," released in late 2014, about a fictional conversation his mother might have had with his … [Link]

Slashdot » 100 Years of Chemical Weapons

Monday 23 February 19:14:00 UTC 2015

MTorrice writes This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first large-scale use of chemical weapons during World War I. Sarah Everts at Chemical & Engineering News remembers the event with a detailed account of the day in 1915 when the German Army released chlorine gas on its enemies, igniting a chemical arms race. Read the diaries of soldiers involved … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Common MythConceptions: 52 of the World’s Most Contagious Falsehoods [Infographic]

Monday 23 February 18:58:26 UTC 2015

Here’s an enlightening infographic listing 52 of the world’s most contagious falsehoods, all organized by colored topic (orange for food, pink for body, green for nature, etc…) Kudos to David McCandless from Information is Beautiful for the awesome work he did on this! Be sure to click on the infographic below to get an enlarged version of it! Click Infographic to Enlarge!Click Infographic to … [Link]

Mashable » We've just reached the logical extreme of the 'Uber for X' economy

Monday 23 February 18:53:28 UTC 2015

Mike-chenFeed-tw Feed-fbMike Chen is talking quickly even though he's tired. Unimaginably tired. It's unclear whether he has been able to sleep at all in the last 72 hours. ("Very, very little," he says.) The whole situation is like some bizarre dream, except he can't be dreaming, because he hasn't slept. "It's all kind of been a blur," Chen says. "This was really … [Link]

Mashable » Frank Underwolf is ruthless in Sesame Street's 'House of Cards' parody

Monday 23 February 18:46:27 UTC 2015

HouseofbricksFeed-tw Feed-fb Sesame Street's House of Cards parody recruits the Three Little Pigs to help explain the three branches of government Frank Underwolf will do whatever it takes to get to the White Brick House. He doesn't care what lives or property he destroys along the way. See also: A delicious day at NYC museums with Cookie Monster But you can't always … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » FieldVal Tackles Lackluster API Error Handling

Monday 23 February 18:43:18 UTC 2015

A new JavaScript library called FieldVal aims to solve some of the biggest problems associated with API error handling. [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Kids Launches On Android and iOS

Monday 23 February 18:30:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes As expected, YouTube today launched YouTube Kids for Android and iOS, described as a "family-friendly destination" and "the first Google product built from the ground up with little ones in mind." You can download the new app for free, available only in the U.S., directly from Google Play and Apple's App Store. The app's main selling … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We need to escape the whip of corporate wellness

Monday 23 February 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Urging people to optimise well-being in many aspects of life can be counterproductive, say André Spicer and Carl Cederström [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson thanked Steve Carell with a handwritten note for supporting #HeForShe

Monday 23 February 18:25:03 UTC 2015

Emma-and-steve2Feed-tw Feed-fbEmma Watson, you really need to cool it with being so appreciative, classy and kind. You're making the rest of Hollywood look bad The actress thanked Steve Carell in a handwritten note for supporting her cause, HeForShe, through his Oscars wardrobe. Carell, nominated for Best Actor for his role in Foxcatcher, wore HeForShe cufflinks to the ceremony See also: Oscars 2015: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Monday 23 February 18:15:00 UTC 2015

All the latest on newscientist.com: global warming, Jane Hawking on The Theory of Everything, stunning fossils, and more [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hey Google, Could You Find Me “Big Round…” [Comic]

Monday 23 February 18:00:19 UTC 2015

Google is sad. [Source: Mr. Lovenstein Comics | Like Mr. Lovenstein on Facebook] The post Hey Google, Could You Find Me “Big Round…” [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weight-loss injection helps rainbow mouse keep trim

Monday 23 February 17:48:00 UTC 2015

Excessive exercise may not be necessary to lose weight. An injection that causes muscles to burn more energy boosts the benefits of mild physical activity [Link]

Slashdot » Ancient and Modern People Followed Same Mathematical Rule To Build Cities

Monday 23 February 17:46:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with news of a study that shows similarities in how cities are built throughout time. "A study of archeological data from ancient Mexican settlements reveals remarkable similarities between pre-Colombian cities and modern ones, lending support to the idea that urban spaces are shaped by universal social behaviors. Sure, each city has its own local quirks, architecture, … [Link]

Mashable » A 100% accurate by-the-numbers guide to the Oscars

Monday 23 February 17:45:59 UTC 2015

Oscars2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe 87th Academy Awards ceremony was a nearly four hour roller coaster of glitz and gum chewing. From the highs (Lady Gaga's stellar performance of The Sound of Music) to the lows (John Travolta's uncomfortable face touching), the show managed to keep us entertained for nearly its entire 48 hour runtime. Amazing. See also: Oscar-nominated films perfectly explained in graphs Because … [Link]

Mashable » Inbox is finally coming to Google Apps accounts, but there's a catch

Monday 23 February 17:38:03 UTC 2015

Google-inboxFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle Inbox wants to reinvent the email app, but it has been hampered by a lack of support for Google Apps, meaning work accounts have been unable to use the service. That changes on Monday. Google is expanding Inbox to include Google Apps for Work accounts. This doesn't mean anyone with an Apps email account can just connect with Inbox, though; … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the best moments from the 87th Academy Awards

Monday 23 February 17:36:45 UTC 2015

NowmnphthumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Neil Patrick Harris hosted the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday, and the event proved to be a night of politically charged speeches and heartfelt moments of humanity From Patricia Arquette's moving speech about equality once and for all to Graham Moore's message to "stay weird, stay different", the Oscars in 2015 showed more humanity than most were expecting. Lady Gaga … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia hit by tropical cylone double whammy

Monday 23 February 17:30:00 UTC 2015

For the first time Australia has seen two severe cyclones make landfall within a day – and it's a taste of what climate change has in store [Link]

Mashable » New 'Mad Men' promo looks ahead by paying tribute to its past

Monday 23 February 17:12:33 UTC 2015

MadmenFeed-tw Feed-fbThe end of an era is upon us. A new promo for the final episodes of Mad Men takes a look back at its many emotional milestones The spot first aired during Sunday night's Oscar Awards and was officially released by AMC Monday morning See also: 21 stunning photos from the final episodes of 'Mad Men' As expected, there seems to … [Link]

Slashdot » NSA, GHCQ Implicated In SIM Encryption Hack

Monday 23 February 17:01:00 UTC 2015

First time accepted submitter BlacKSacrificE writes Australian carriers are bracing for a mass recall after it was revealed that a Dutch SIM card manufacturer Gemalto was penetrated by the GCHQ and the NSA in an alleged theft of encryption keys, allowing unfettered access to voice and text communications. The incident is suspected to have happened in 2010 and 2011 and … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “Harry Potter” Saga as a Teen Movie [Video]

Monday 23 February 17:00:53 UTC 2015

This is absolutely BRILLIANT! The video was initially released in 2009, but it’s making the round of the Internet again this week! [Source: Thewlis Rox @ YouTube] The post The “Harry Potter” Saga as a Teen Movie [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Lenovo hit with lawsuit over Superfish adware fiasco

Monday 23 February 16:57:22 UTC 2015

3293144226_d04f54760b_oFeed-tw Feed-fbThat didn't take long. Lenovo and Superfish were slapped with a proposed class-action lawsuit, filed late last week in federal court, according to reports Plaintiff Jessica Bennett says she noticed "spam advertisements involving scantily clad women" on her Yoga 2 laptop. She assumed her computer had contracted some form of spyware, but eventually found out it was the adware Superfish, which … [Link]

Mashable » What measles? Disney raises ticket prices at U.S. theme parks

Monday 23 February 16:55:32 UTC 2015

Disney_castleFeed-tw Feed-fbVisiting Mickey and Minnie just got more expensive. The Walt Disney Co. raised ticket prices to attend Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the rest of its U.S. theme parks, effective Sunday. See also: Never let it go: A cappella 'Frozen' medley can cure your Disney withdrawal A one-day ticket for either Disneyland or California Adventure in Anaheim, California, is now $99 … [Link]

Mashable » Bionic eye implant lets a blind man see his wife for the first time in 10 years

Monday 23 February 16:42:58 UTC 2015

BioniceyeFeed-tw Feed-fb Allen Zderad is finally able to see his wife for the first time in more than a decade. Nearly 20 years ago, the 68-year-old Minnesotan's vision began deteriorating. He was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that currently has no effective treatment or cure, according to the Mayo Clinic. After 10 years, he had lost … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Burst of warming may end lull in rising temperatures

Monday 23 February 16:30:00 UTC 2015

The current dent in global warming may last another five years and will probably end with a blast of rapid warming at twice the background rate [Link]

Mashable » Winter weather is making Dallas travel miserable

Monday 23 February 16:21:18 UTC 2015

DfwFeed-tw Feed-fbWinter weather hit Dallas hard on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and closing schools and roads. More than half the scheduled flights — about 550 — at Dallas-Fort Worth airport were canceled Monday, as well as a third of the flights at Dallas Love Field, according to FlightAware. See also: Mesmerizing drone video reveals a foggy Dallas from above The … [Link]

Slashdot » Pandora Pays Artists $0.001 Per Stream, Thinks This Is "Very Fair"

Monday 23 February 16:17:00 UTC 2015

journovampire writes with this story about how much artists make on Spotify. "Pandora founder Tim Westergren has claimed that the company is paying out 'very fair' sums to artists, despite its per-stream royalty weighing in at just one sixth of Spotify's. The digital personalized radio platform has previously gone on-record as saying that it pays music rights-holders approximately $0.0014 for … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube Kids is the preschooler version of YouTube, ads and all

Monday 23 February 16:12:33 UTC 2015

Youtube-kids-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbThe child-friendly version of YouTube, first announced last week, is here YouTube Kids is now available for download in the App Store and Google Play, giving parents with iOS and Android devices a way to let their little ones enjoy videos specifically meant for children. See also: 10 Apps to Get Kids Excited About Science For parents, YouTube has always been … [Link]

Mashable » Black Future Month refocuses the lens on tomorrow's identity

Monday 23 February 16:10:55 UTC 2015

JanelleFeed-tw Feed-fbThis Black History Month, an arts museum in Brooklyn is going back to the future. The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is combining the old with the new. Instead of celebrating black history in the traditional sense, the museum is highlighting the artists and thinkers who are paving the way for black identity in … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Little Things from your Childhood Can Change your Whole Life [Comic]

Monday 23 February 16:00:13 UTC 2015

[Source: Pie Comic by John McNamee] The post How Little Things from your Childhood Can Change your Whole Life [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Jesus-lookalike Jared Leto photobombed Patricia Arquette at the Oscars

Monday 23 February 15:56:26 UTC 2015

LetoarquetteFeed-tw Feed-fbPatricia Arquette is #blessed And it's not just because she snagged the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday night for her role in Boyhood, but rather because she has been graced by Jesus-lookalike Jared Leto See also: 15 awards for the weirdest Oscar moments Rare photo of Jesus blessing Patricia Arquette during her acceptance speechpic.twitter.com/C4nr8Pp9Az — Tim Lyzen (@TLyzen) February … [Link]

Mashable » This teacup poodle dancing is all you need on a Monday

Monday 23 February 15:50:27 UTC 2015

Poodle-2Feed-tw Feed-fb Dance like no one's watching. Unless you're a dog, then dance to your heart's content. This little teacup poodle is reinventing the mambo for all her canine companions — she just can't stop shaking her hips to the beat. And if you thought it couldn't get any sweeter: Her name is Nutella. Someone get this dog on Dancing With the … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Invest $2B Building Green Data Centers In Ireland and Denmark

Monday 23 February 15:32:00 UTC 2015

stephendavion writes Amid deeper investigations into how Apple may be using its operations in Ireland as a means for tax avoidance on tens of billions of dollars in profit, the iPhone maker has announced that it will spend nearly $2 billion (€1.7 billion) to develop two new 100% renewable energy data centers in Europe. The centers — which will use … [Link]

Mashable » North Korea bans foreigners from Pyongyang marathon amid Ebola fears

Monday 23 February 15:27:01 UTC 2015

PyongyangFeed-tw Feed-fbNorth Korea has confirmed that the ban on foreign tourists will stay in place for one of the country's biggest tourist draws, the Pyongyang marathon. The annual race, set for April 12, has given tourists a rare perspective in the isolated country, allowing them to run through the capital city's streets. But on Monday, travel agencies who operate in North Korea … [Link]

Mashable » 11 Wesleyan students hospitalized after apparent Molly overdoses

Monday 23 February 15:17:23 UTC 2015

WesleyanFeed-tw Feed-fbMIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Police are investigating the source of a drug that sent at least 11 Wesleyan University students to area hospitals. School officials said Sunday that the overdose symptoms seemed to point to the drug Molly, a stimulant psychoactive drug also known as methylone. No other information about their conditions was released. Wesleyan officials did not say whether the students … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 80% Off Select JLab Headphones ($9.99 – $19.99)

Monday 23 February 15:10:35 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 80% off on select JLab headphones! We’re talking about great headphones at INSANELY CHEAP PRICES here, geeks, so be sure to check ‘em all out! [Up to 80% Off Select JLab Headphones ($9.99 – $19.99)] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 80% … [Link]

Mashable » Target undercuts Amazon on free shipping

Monday 23 February 15:00:42 UTC 2015

Target-checkoutFeed-tw Feed-fbTarget is trying to hit Amazon where it hurts. The retail chain announced Monday that customers can qualify for free shipping on all orders of $25 or more placed through Target's website "with virtually no exclusions," down from a $50 minimum previously. See also: Amazon Echo: This is what a smart home should feel like For about a decade, Amazon offered … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Pop Culture-Inspired Tote Bags Look Fantastic!

Monday 23 February 15:00:42 UTC 2015

Etsy shop owner Telahmarie inspires herself from characters from pop culture to create adorable tote bags, which are hand sewn using durable, lightweight, poly poplin fabric. I especially like the one that features the 10th Doctor! Allons-Y! [Source: Telah Marie on Etsy.com | Via FG] The post These Pop Culture-Inspired Tote Bags Look Fantastic! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]

Mashable » Costa Concordia captain reportedly sought desert island reality TV fame

Monday 23 February 14:51:27 UTC 2015

SchettinoFeed-tw Feed-fbHe might be facing 16 years in jail for manslaughter after his ship ran aground killing 32 people, but that apparently hasn't stopped Francesco Schettino from flirting with TV celebrity fame. See also: Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in prison for manslaughter The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which struck rocks off the coast of Italy in … [Link]

Slashdot » The History of Sex.com, the Most Contested Domain On the Internet

Monday 23 February 14:48:00 UTC 2015

sarahnaomi writes On its face, sex.com looks like a no-frills Pinterest for porn, but behind the site lies an ongoing grudge match between the man who invented online dating and a con artist who stole the crown jewel of the internet out from under him. The history of the domain is well documented, with two books and dozens of articles … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Hawking congratulates Eddie Redmayne in touching Facebook message

Monday 23 February 14:37:17 UTC 2015

Ap982456830944Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Stephen Hawking wasn't at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday night, but he let the world know how proud he was of Eddie Redmayne. Redmayne picked up the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of theoretical physicist Hawking in The Theory of Everything at Sunday night's ceremony "Well done Eddie, I'm very proud of you," Hawking wrote on … [Link]

Slashdot » What If We Lost the Sky?

Monday 23 February 14:03:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com (3830033) writes "Anna North writes in the NYT that a report released last week by the National Research Council calls for research into reversing climate change through a process called albedo modification: reflecting sunlight away from earth by, for instance, spraying aerosols into the atmosphere. But such a process could, some say, change the appearance of the sky — … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Retrowave: What Happens When Tron Mates With Back to the Future [Video]

Monday 23 February 14:00:25 UTC 2015

Here’s an awesome retro-style animation that mashes the Tron universe with Back to the future. I just love seeing the Delorean Time Machine all aglow with neon lights. It’s beautiful! [Florian Renner | Via GT] Check out this wicked cool 80s style promo animation video that kind of mashes together Back to the Future with Tron. The video is called … [Link]

Mashable » From Lego masks to zebra bags, the most eccentric street style from London Fashion Week

Monday 23 February 13:45:45 UTC 2015

464133486Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — London Fashion Week is known for delivering a healthy dose of quirky fashion and 'Super Monday' – the biggest day of the event – didn’t disappoint. See also: How to follow London Fashion Week online From Lego masks to hand-painted jeans and bright yellow rain macs to zebra bags, London showed off its penchant for edgy street style outside … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stunning fossils: Snake eating baby dinosaur

Monday 23 February 13:30:00 UTC 2015

Snake fossils are extremely rare, and this one was petrified just as it was about to eat a dinosaur hatchling (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » We now know how the Samsung Galaxy S6 looks from the side

Monday 23 February 13:08:54 UTC 2015

Samsung-galaxy-s6Feed-tw Feed-fbAnother day, another Samsung Galaxy S6 side shot This one comes courtesy of T-Mobile CEO John Legere, who tweeted the image Monday, revealing the company will carry the Galaxy S6 — or, as Legere calls it, "the next big thing." Was there even a question? Of course @TMobile will carry The Next Big Thing! http://t.co/st6K7weXXz — John Legere (@JohnLegere) February 23, … [Link]

Mashable » How to blow off an iPhone call with a snarky text response

Monday 23 February 12:06:26 UTC 2015

RespondiphonecalltextFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes you just have to tell it like it is. If someone is all up in your iPhone's recent calls and you just really don't want to talk, the only way to stop the craziness is to be blunt with a custom text response. See also: 5 Phone Charging Myths, Debunked With two taps of your iPhone's screen, you can send … [Link]

Slashdot » Linux Kernel Switching To Linux v4.0, Coming With Many New Addons

Monday 23 February 11:50:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Following polling on Linus Torvald's Google+ page, he's decided to make the next kernel version Linux 4.0 rather than Linux 3.20. Linux 4.0 is going to bring many big improvements besides the version bump with there being live kernel patching, pNFS block server support, VirtIO 1.0, IBM z13 mainframe support, new ARM SoC support, and many … [Link]

Mashable » English football fans stand up to racism with parody video after Paris metro incident

Monday 23 February 11:42:43 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-02-23-at-10.16.17Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — After what was described as one of the most abhorrent incidents of racism in football last week, fans at another English football club have used comedy as a weapon against racism. See also: Victim of Paris metro racist abuse: Find and punish Chelsea fans involved On Tuesday, Feb. 17, fans of Chelsea were caught on camera refusing to let … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 23 February 2015

Monday 23 February 11:24:56 UTC 2015

MIT Scientists and the Self-Assembling Chair (Wired) — using turbulence to randomise interactions, and pieces that connect when the random motions align. From the Self-Assembly Lab at MIT. Calaos — a free software project (GPLv3) that lets you control and … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms – $13.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 23 February 11:24:45 UTC 2015

Get "Learning JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-24 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Unhappy with the Oscars results? It's time to accept the outcome and move on

Monday 23 February 11:14:16 UTC 2015

Birdman.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The big lesson from this year's Oscars: As with any peaceful election, you have to respect the process, abandon all hope of predicting the outcome and just accept it when it comes. Of course, that's not how we treat it. Not at all. SEE ALSO: The silver lining to how white the Oscars are this year For the … [Link]

Mashable » Does pacing back and forth actually help anxiety?

Monday 23 February 11:04:07 UTC 2015

Pacing-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbMaybe you're on a phone interview for the perfect job opportunity, or maybe your in-laws are due to show up any minute. To deal with these everyday stresses and anxieties, we often subconsciously pace back and forth with no destination or clear goal in mind. But what causes pacing, and can it help ease our mood? See also: The science behind … [Link]

Mashable » Families of Syria-bound British schoolgirls make emotional appeals

Monday 23 February 10:42:35 UTC 2015

Syria_schoolgirls_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — British police officers are in Turkey searching for three missing schoolgirls believed to be heading for Syria to join Islamic State (ISIS) militants, while their families have appealed for their safe return. See also: Missing British schoolgirls may be on their way to Syria 15-year-olds Shamima Begum and Amira Abasa and 16-year-old Kadiza Sultana, who were all students at … [Link]

Mashable » Egypt postpones retrial of two Al-Jazeera journalists

Monday 23 February 10:32:00 UTC 2015

Aptopix-mideast-egypt_ches_cFeed-tw Feed-fbThe retrial of two Al-Jazeera journalists who face terror-related charges in a case widely criticized by human rights organizations and media groups has been postponed to March 8. See also: Egyptian court frees two Al-Jazeera journalists pending retrial The decision Monday comes after a brief hearing for acting bureau chief Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed. They were freed earlier … [Link]

Mashable » An iconic destination from 'The Walking Dead' comics finally popped up this week

Monday 23 February 10:25:52 UTC 2015

WalkingdeadaaronFeed-tw Feed-fbWARNING: This post talks about the latest episode of The Walking Dead and a little bit about the comic books. Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead wasn't the most exciting one ever, but after the last few episodes, I'm sure the gang welcomed the calm. For fans of the comic books, though, the end of the episode made up for the … [Link]

Mashable » Apple to spend $2 billion on clean energy data centers in Ireland and Denmark

Monday 23 February 9:48:51 UTC 2015

Data-centerFeed-tw Feed-fbApple is investing €1.7 billion ($1.93 billion) in two data centers in Europe, both running on 100% renewable energy, the company announced Monday The new facilities, each measuring 166,000 square meters (545,000 square feet) will be located in Athenry, Ireland, and Viborg, Denmark. Apple expects the data centers, which will power several of Apple's online services, including iTunes Store, App Store, … [Link]

Mashable » How the Internet of Things is affecting urban design

Monday 23 February 9:00:59 UTC 2015

Toyota3Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Internet of Things is coming to a city near you. That's not a tagline for the latest summer blockbuster or an ad for a swanky coffee shop chain: Regardless of your feelings for the term itself, the 'Internet of Things,' which refers to the plethora of "smart" technologies inundating the market today, is a concept with vast implications for the … [Link]

Slashdot » In Florida, Secrecy Around Stingray Leads To Plea Bargain For a Robber

Monday 23 February 9:00:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes The case against Tadrae McKenzie looked like an easy win for prosecutors. He and two buddies robbed a small-time pot dealer of $130 worth of weed using BB guns. Under Florida law, that was robbery with a deadly weapon, with a sentence of at least four years in prison. But before trial, his defense team detected investigators' use … [Link]

Mashable » HTC One M9 shown from all sides in leaked press images

Monday 23 February 8:48:42 UTC 2015

Htc-one-m9Feed-tw Feed-fbIf the latest leaked images and specifications are real — and they do look very convincing — then there are very few secrets left about HTC's upcoming flagship phone, the HTC One M9 On Sunday, German site Mobile Geeks posted a number of One M9 images which look like press renders, showing the device from all angles. And later that day, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Campaigners split on ban of sex-based abortions

Monday 23 February 8:30:00 UTC 2015

Should it be illegal to abort a fetus because of its sex? UK lawmakers will weigh up the idea, which critics say is unenforceable and erodes women's rights [Link]

Mashable » 7 inspiring and emotional Oscars quotes from backstage and onstage

Monday 23 February 7:38:17 UTC 2015

Jk-simmons-oscarsFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — "Stay weird, stay different," proclaimed The Imitation Game writer after winning Best Adapted Screenplay, thanking presenter Oprah Winfrey and telling world that he tried to commit suicide when he was 16 because he felt like he didn't belong It was among the many poignant moments Sunday night amid the glitz and glamour that stood out for many people … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris grabs mixed reviews as Academy Awards host

Monday 23 February 6:32:16 UTC 2015

Nph-hostFeed-tw Feed-fbNeil Patrick Harris' opening number for the 2015 Oscars was a feat to be lauded, no doubt, but as for the rest? Meh At least, that appeared to be the popular opinion Sunday night See also: All the lyrics to Neil Patrick Harris' impressive opening Oscars song The problem, it seemed, was that Harris, a showman that few can compete with, … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how a 'brick artist' made Oprah and Emma Stone's Lego Oscar statues

Monday 23 February 6:18:19 UTC 2015

Unnamed1Feed-tw Feed-fb World, meet Nathan Sawaya. As a self-described "brick artist," Sawaya has made a career building contemporary art out of Legos. His newest creations, Lego Oscar statuettes, were given out to Oprah, Emma Stone and many others at the 2015 Oscars. This just goes to show you can take the Legos out of the Oscars but you can't take the Oscars … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris' best moments from the 87th Academy Awards

Monday 23 February 6:07:55 UTC 2015

Neil-patrick-harris-momentsFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom an opening line calling out the Oscar's whitewashed nomination pool to closing the show with a prescient recap bit, Neil Patrick Harris definitely didn't disappoint in his hosting duties. While his best moment came in the form of a nearly-nude Birdman parody, NPH had plenty of shining one liners. See also: All the lyrics to Neil Patrick Harris' impressive opening … [Link]

Mashable » Australian state police enter today's world with Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Monday 23 February 6:01:10 UTC 2015

Police1Feed-tw Feed-fbAustralian police officers in the state of New South Wales will be provided a new weapon of choice in protecting the streets — a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The phablet device, which is larger than a traditional mobile phone, is being labelled as a "new era" in policing, according to NSW Police. The police force believes the rollout of 500 devices … [Link]

Mashable » Oprah's most Oprah moments from the Oscars

Monday 23 February 5:58:36 UTC 2015

Oprah-oscar-reactions-1Feed-tw Feed-fbAlthough Oprah didn't give away any cars at the Academy Awards, she gave us all the gift of Oprah. An excited Oprah attended the award show on Sunday for her film Selma, which was nominated for Best Picture as well as Best Original Song. Although the film was overtaken by Birdman for Best Picture, its song "Glory" won big. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Rocket Flown Through Northern Lights To Help Unlock Space Weather Mysteries

Monday 23 February 5:57:00 UTC 2015

Zothecula writes The northern lights are more than one of nature's most awe inspiring sights, they are an electromagnetic phenomena that can adversely affect power grids and communications and navigation systems. Researchers from the University of Oslo have flown a rocket through the phenomena to take a closer look with the aim of gathering data that will help in predicting … [Link]

Mashable » That awkward moment when Common left Oprah hanging

Monday 23 February 5:45:11 UTC 2015

Ap967387006971Feed-tw Feed-fbOprah can't win 'em all After John Legend and Common returned to their seats hot off a tear-jerking performance and a Best Original Song win for "Glory," Queen Oprah could not wait to congratulate the two. Unfortunately, her high-five went un-high-fived when Common spotted and embraced Selma star David Oyelowo See also: Oscars 2015: The complete winners list com-oprah Image: ABCBut not … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's battle with Indonesia intensifies over fate of death row inmates

Monday 23 February 5:33:04 UTC 2015

BaliFeed-tw Feed-fbAs two Australians await execution in Indonesia, tensions between the two countries are reaching the boiling point. The Australian Government and activists have called for Indonesia's President Joko Widodo to halt the firing squad deaths of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, who were convicted of being the ringleaders in a heroin smuggling racket in Bali in 2005. See also: Everything we … [Link]

Mashable » Do Re Mi Ga-ga: Lady Gaga pays tribute to 'Sound of Music' at Oscars

Monday 23 February 5:31:40 UTC 2015

Lady-gaga-oscarsFeed-tw Feed-fb The hills are alive with the sound of Gaga The Sound of Music celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, so the Academy tapped Lady Gaga to pay homage to the iconic musical, naturally. On Sunday night, the diva performed a beautiful, yet unsettlingly normal, medley to the classic songs from the film See also: Everything was awesome about that 'Lego … [Link]

Mashable » Take note, Hollywood: Julianne Moore proves women over 40 are a win

Monday 23 February 5:28:06 UTC 2015

JuliannemooreFeed-tw Feed-fbJulianne Moore's heartbreaking performance as a college professor dealing with the effects of early onset Alzheimer's has won her an Oscar. But her award for Still Alice is a win that means much more than a statue; it's a reminder that Hollywood needs to continue providing great material for our veteran actresses. The industry has long had a problem finding roles … [Link]

Mashable » Watch every glorious performance at the 2015 Oscars

Monday 23 February 5:27:04 UTC 2015

OscarperformancesFeed-tw Feed-fbAny award show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris has one requirement: show-stopping performances. The Academy Awards is a night that is not just for honoring the greatest films of the year, it is also a night that is full of moving performances. See also: Oscars 2015: The complete winners list Joyful, heartwrenching and frankly awesome performances from artists such as Common, … [Link]

Mashable » 15 awards for the weirdest Oscar moments

Monday 23 February 5:21:06 UTC 2015

Emma-jenniferFeed-tw Feed-fbThings always get a little strange when you throw a bunch of drunk, rich people into a room together for four hours Celebrities clutched Oscars made of Legos, Neil Patrick Harris stripped down to his Fruit of the Looms and John Travolta squeezed Idina Menzel's chin. It's quirky moments like these that make the Academy Awards the weird mess we embrace … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stay weird, stay different': Graham Moore's Oscars speech inspires

Monday 23 February 5:06:15 UTC 2015

George-moore-speechFeed-tw Feed-fbIf there's one message Graham Moore wants you to learn from the Academy Awards it's to stay weird and stay different Moore took home an Oscar Sunday night for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Imitation Game and dedicated his award to Alan Turing, the man whose story the film was based on, and subsequently a man who never received the credit … [Link]

Mashable » Eddie Redmayne earned that Oscar by becoming Stephen Hawking

Monday 23 February 4:59:22 UTC 2015

Redmayne2Feed-tw Feed-fbOscar winner Eddie Redmayne's stellar portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything stunned even Hawking himself "I thought Eddie Redmayne portrayed me very well," the physicist said after seeing the film. "At times, I thought he was me." See also: 7 facts you didn't know about the Academy Awards Redmayne's effort were acclaimed by moviegoers and critics alike. They … [Link]

Mashable » Alejandro G. Iñárritu wins the Oscar for Best Director

Monday 23 February 4:49:28 UTC 2015

Inarritu1Feed-tw Feed-fbAlejandro G. Iñárritu made history in 2006 by becoming the first Mexican director to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director, that time for his drama Babel. On Sunday night at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Iñárritu finally won the award, thanks to the comedy Birdman, making it two years in a row that a Mexican-born director has … [Link]

Mashable » 10+ job openings in social media and software engineering

Monday 23 February 4:49:24 UTC 2015

3382865257_c1812ee1fc_zFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight 10 recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and … [Link]

Mashable » John Legend and Common deliver stirring Oscars acceptance speech

Monday 23 February 4:48:17 UTC 2015

John-legendFeed-tw Feed-fb John Legend and Common know how to deliver a powerful Oscar acceptance speech. Just after the musicians finished a captivating performance of their song "Glory" from the Oscar-nominated film Selma, Legend and Common were brought back on stage to accept the Oscar for Best Original Song. And though the two had just a few moments to make compelling speeches, Legend … [Link]

Mashable » Idina Menzel and John Travolta make everyone uncomfortable at Oscars

Monday 23 February 4:36:15 UTC 2015

AdeledazeemandcreepyglomFeed-tw Feed-fb When it comes to Idina Menzel, we can't just let it go. Menzel, a.k.a. Adele Dazeem, presented Best Song at the Academy Awards, and took a moment to introduce her co-presenter, Mr. Glom Gazingo, a.k.a. John Travolta. Revenge is sweet. See also: The Internet was not a fan of Lady Gaga's dishwashing Oscars gloves Adela Dazeem and Glom Gazingo! #Oscars2015 … [Link]

Mashable » The Academy didn't include Joan Rivers in its 'In Memoriam' montage

Monday 23 February 4:34:28 UTC 2015

Joan-rivers-snubFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Academy is no stranger to snubs, but really, even during the "In Memoriam" tribute? Joan Rivers was not mentioned during Sunday's Oscars' tribute to those who have died this year. The comedian and actress died on Sept. 4, 2014 from complications from surgery See also: Patricia Arquette's Oscar speech: 'Time to have wage equality once and for all' The Academy … [Link]

Mashable » 'Glory' wins Best Song Oscar after tear-jerking performance

Monday 23 February 4:23:58 UTC 2015

Common-john-legend-oscarsFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — David Oyelowo cried during the standing ovation for John Legend and Common's performance of "Glory" from Selma at the 87th Academy Awards. And Oyelowo wasn't alone. Chris Pine, shedding a tear, and other celebrities were visibly moved Soon after the performance, the oddball pair of Idina Menzel and Tom Hanks presented the Best Original Song Oscar to … [Link]

Mashable » 'What are we doing this for?': Netflix's tense 'House of Cards' sneak peek

Monday 23 February 4:23:02 UTC 2015

HocFeed-tw Feed-fb Things are more tense than ever in the latest House of Cards promo We knew from previous trailers that Claire and Frank were on anything but good terms. The latest sneak peek, though, shows a couple on extremely shaky ground Beyond that, it looks as though life has not slowed down for the First Couple. There's campaigning, visits to war … [Link]

Mashable » Everything we know about Netflix in Australia, including 'House of Cards' confirmation

Monday 23 February 4:18:17 UTC 2015

Netflix1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Netflix guessing game is a favourite pastime of television buffs in Australia, from guessing the launch date through to placing bets on the television shows that will air. There is no part of Netflix's publicity brilliance that isn't fuelled by excessive speculation. Netflix is an on-demand streaming service for television shows and movies, based out of the U.S. Its competitors … [Link]

Mashable » ABC's Oscars live stream keeps weirdly switching to 'The Social Network'

Monday 23 February 4:12:15 UTC 2015

Fcd35f71Feed-tw Feed-fbYes, this Oscars has been boring but, jeez, ABC — no need to preempt it with a movie. ABC's livestream suffered from a widespread issue during its presentation of the Oscars on Sunday night. Many (including this reporter) saw the stream randomly switch to the David Fincher film The Social Network. It seems most streams switched back but some went to … [Link]

Mashable » Top 10 trending Oscar dresses that graced the red carpet

Monday 23 February 4:00:47 UTC 2015

OscardressesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe real winners of Oscar night weren't just the ones on stage. While all the stars on the red carpet were shining brighter than ever at the Academy Awards, a choice few of Hollywood's leading women were sporting the most Google searched looks of the night. See also: Oscars 2015: See every red carpet look From Lupita N'yongo's stunning pearl gown … [Link]

Mashable » An open letter to Leonardo DiCaprio after yet another Oscar loss

Monday 23 February 3:52:48 UTC 2015

SadleoFeed-tw Feed-fbDear Mr. DiCaprio, Actually, can I call you Leo? I feel like I should, given the circumstances. Should I call you Sir Leo? Are you knighted yet? No, you're not. I looked it up. Moving on. I can't imagine the disappointment you must be feeling after losing yet another round of Academy Awards, this time with your work as a producer … [Link]

Mashable » Lupita Nyong'o dazzles with dress made of 6,000 pearls

Monday 23 February 3:50:15 UTC 2015

Lupita1Feed-tw Feed-fbViewers expected Lupita Nyong'o to impress on the red carpet at the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday, but she manages to blow even the highest expectations out of the water. Showing up in a Calvin Klein dress made from 6,000 pearls, Nyong'o floated through the red carpet and onto the stage to present the night's first award like a goddess of … [Link]

Mashable » What parents can learn from the 'Big Hero 6' Oscar win

Monday 23 February 3:44:38 UTC 2015

Big-hero-6Feed-tw Feed-fbHear that, mom and dad? When your kid tells you his crazy dream, maybe just let him go with it. “Once upon a time there was a freckle-faced little boy who told his mom and his dad that one day he was going to work at Walt Disney Animation, and they did something amazing — they supported him, and they believed … [Link]

Mashable » All the lyrics to Neil Patrick Harris' impressive opening Oscars song

Monday 23 February 3:23:35 UTC 2015

NphoscarsFeed-tw Feed-fbNeil Patrick Harris' opening song at Sunday's Academy Awards was a crazy impressive musical moment and quite a way to kick off the show But on top of being just plain entertaining, the song was smart commentary on the status of the movie industry See also: Watch Neil Patrick Harris' incredibly entertaining Oscars monologue Check out the lyrics below, which Mashable … [Link]

Slashdot » Bill Nye Disses "Regular" Software Writers' Science Knowledge

Monday 23 February 3:02:00 UTC 2015

conoviator writes Bill Nye, one of the foremost science educators in the United States states that only the upper crust members of American science and technology (with degrees from top tier schools) understand science, particularly climate change. He opines that "regular software writers" dwell in the realm of the semi-science-literate. Nye rates science education in the U.S. an F. ("But … [Link]

Mashable » Augmented reality family video shows the possible future of computing at home

Monday 23 February 1:24:54 UTC 2015

1arFeed-tw Feed-fbSince the debut of Microsoft's HoloLens last month, companies working on competing augmented reality (AR) products have been put on notice: the biggest software maker on the planet has entered the AR game Adding Microsoft to the list of existing AR players, including the Oculus Rift and Google Glass, means that the race to win big in AR is no longer … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen delightfully photobombed Nancy O'Dell on the red carpet

Monday 23 February 1:03:16 UTC 2015

ChrissytFeed-tw Feed-fbThere officially is no red carpet Chrissy Teigen can't dominate. After becoming a meme at the Golden Globes and relishing in Kanye's Grammys moment, everyone on the Internet is keeping a watchful eye on Chrissy Teigen — and she will not disappoint her fans. See also: Chrissy Teigen's face wins big at Golden Globes Chrissy Image: wfaachannel8At the Academy Awards, Teigen gleefully … [Link]

Mashable » It's raining, it's pouring, wet Oscars is less boring

Monday 23 February 0:57:49 UTC 2015

Oscars.tent_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — As it was last year, the red carpet is a shade darker. Yep, rain at the Oscars is becoming a bit of a short-term tradition. See also: Live coverage: Oscars 2015 The Academy Awards red carpet once again took place under the big, clear plastic tent, which they set up whenever there's even a chance of rain. And, … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2109: When an autonomous car gets pulled over…

Monday 23 February 0:54:13 UTC 2015

JoT thumbThe CHiPs are taking it down! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]

Slashdot » Inside the Business of Online Reputation Spin

Monday 23 February 0:38:00 UTC 2015

The Guardian has a long, thought-provoking piece (it's an excerpt from an upcoming book) on the way that online PR works, when individuals or organizations pay online spin doctors to change the way they're perceived online. Embarrassing photos, ill-considered social media posts, even quips that have ended up geting the speaker into hot water, can all be crowded out, even … [Link]

Mashable » Oscars 2015: The complete winners list

Monday 23 February 0:18:23 UTC 2015

Oscars-winner-thumbnail-01Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the 87th annual Academy Awards, a night where A-listers battle for that career-defining gold — or at least a chance to photobomb Meryl Streep Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel, who lead the pack with nine nominations each, are expected to win big, but Boyhood could sweep in for a few upsets See also: 2015's Oscar nominees posing with their … [Link]

Mashable » Live coverage: Oscars 2015

Monday 23 February 0:05:59 UTC 2015

12345Feed-tw Feed-fbTOP MOMENTS (SO FAR) Oscars 2015: See every red carpet look Feb 22, 2015 7 facts you didn't know about the Academy Awards Feb 20, 2015 The silver lining to how white the Oscars are this year Feb 21, 2015 Read more… THE LATEST  [View the story "Live: 2015 Academy Awards" on Storify] Share this story Share Tweet More about Oscars, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Adventures of Adult Wednesday Addams [Web Series]

Monday 23 February 0:00:35 UTC 2015

I was never a big fan of the Addams Family movies, but this web series featuring the adventures of the adult version of Wednesday Addams is probably one of the best things I’ve seen online in a while. Season 1 is already over, and after a successful kickstarter campaign, season 2 is already at its fourth episode. I’ve included the … [Link]

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