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 » Are you even a llama, bro?
For those of you who may not quite grasp the difference between llamas and alpacas — here's help to tell the difference, should you find yourself in a sticky situation like having to identify whether two suspects on the run are in fact llamas. (Llamas on the left, alapacas on the right.) 
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Slashdot » OPSEC For Activists, Because Encryption Is No Guarantee
Nicola Hahn writes: "In the wake of the Snowden revelations strong encryption has been promoted by organizations like The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation as a solution for safeguarding privacy against the encroachment of Big Brother. Even President Obama acknowledges that "there's no scenario in which we don't want really strong encryption." Yet the public record shows that … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Twitter marketing tricks we learned from the Oscars
With Twitter in the midst of a new product push that includes the introduction of a native video tool, all eyes are on the site to see whether it's a "sustainable business." One thing is certain: it remains the place to go to measure consumer sentiment and zeitgeist in response to major events. After Sunday's Academy Awards, the media once again … [Link]
Slashdot » 3D Printers Making Inroads In Kitchens
mpicpp sends an article from Fortune about the tiny industry springing up around food-related 3D printing. While such devices are still too expensive and too special-purpose for home kitchens, professionals in restaurants and large cafeterias are figuring out ways they can automate certain time-intensive tasks. For example, pasta: "If the user is making a recipe for ravioli, for instance, the … [Link]
Mashable » How Qualcomm is getting ready for the coming mobile data crunch
Demand for mobile data will increase 10 times by 2020 — reaching about 25 exabytes a month (that's 25,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes) — up from the current 2.5 exabytes, according to Ericsson and Cisco. Mobile data networks are slowly evolving to handle the growing demand, and Qualcomm is venturing forward with a way to use airwaves that are usually reserved for Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi … [Link]
Mashable » 'House of Cards' premiere: The ultimate power couple takes the red carpet
LONDON — After a sneak peek at the darkly comic Season 3 House of Cards premiere that introduced President Frank and First Lady Claire Underwood, stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright took turns name-dropping real presidents — with Spacey slipping into character as Bill Clinton. "I love that House of Cards," Spacey said, imitating the former commander-in-chief's Arkansan drawl during a … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at the inevitable llama chase made-for-TV movie
You saw their chase. You saw their capture. Now, see the escaped llamas like you've never seen them before: in the inevitable made-for-television movie about their lives. See also: 13 llamas llobbying for freedom Because we here at Mashable have big connections in Hollywood, and because some of our editors ask ridiculous things of us that don't even really make sense, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's Goals For Their New Web Rendering Engine
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has put up a post about explaining what they wanted to accomplish when they started working on Project Spartan, the new web browser that will ship with Windows 10. They say some things you wouldn't expect to hear from Microsoft: "We needed a plan to make it easy for Web developers to build compatible sites … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart unleashes 16 years of Fox News hatred in six-second Vine
It seems Jon Stewart's tolerance of Fox News has finally reached its limit. Responding to Fox News' criticism of "dishonest editing" on the The Daily Show, Stewart challenged them to a "lie off." Immediately holding nothing back, Stewart called them out on 50 lies in a six-second vine "Your distortions and lack of fact footholds against mine," Stewart said as he … [Link]
Mashable » The average faces of your favorite superheroes
Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Val Kilmer, Adam West — four men with starkly different looks, but all equally entitled to be called Batman. So if actors who look so drastically different are all Batman, what does Batman actually look like? A new face mash project by PicClick aims to answer that question. See also: 5 Kick-Ass Facts You Didn't Know About … [Link]
Mashable » NSFL: Here's what a belly button looks like after it has been removed
Warning: This post contains images which some people may find disturbing. Belly buttons are weird. What was once a lifeline, turns into a strange, useless scar right in the middle of your abdomen See also: Motorcyclist lands on feet after being hit by a car A photo appropriately submitted to the subreddit r/WTF hit the frontpage on Wednesday, which revealed a … [Link]
Mashable » We made a list of llamas and llama-related things
The high-speed llama chase reminded us how overlooked llamas are. Rather than pull out one great story about a regal llama or interview a visionary director of a llama documentary, we just made a long list of llama-related things There's no rhyme or reason to this at all. But that's OK because we were upfront about that See also: Your first … [Link]
Mashable » Aereo's sad bankruptcy auction brings in less than $2 million
Streaming television startup Aereo has been sold off for parts in a bankruptcy auction, with TiVo getting control of the company's trademark and customer list In total, the auction netted less than $2 million, according to Aereo. The company had been funded to the tune of almost $100 million. “We are very disappointed with the results of the auctionThis has been … [Link]
Mashable » Video captures woman yelling at flight attendant over candy bar
A passenger recorded a very angry woman on an Israir Airlines flight, after a flight attendant refused to give the woman a chocolate bar. "I want the chocolate," the woman keeps yelling in Hebrew, according to the Jerusalem Post. See also: Yet another mid-air fight nearly causes plane to make emergency landing "If you think you can raise your voice … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Raiders: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made [Trailer]
“Raiders: The Greatest Fan Film Ever Made” is a documentary that tells the story of three 11-year-olds (in 1982) that decide to remake Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took them 7 turbulent years that tested their resolve, strained their friendships, and nearly burned down their parents house. They completed every scene except one… the airplane scene. 33 years later, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This “Red Sonja” Cosplay by “It’s Raining Neon” is Amazing [Pics]
Considering the insane cold wave we’ve been passing through recently over here in North America, I wouldn’t recommend wearing it outside for more than 5 minutes though. Costume, Model, and Photography by It’S Raining Neon. Be sure to check out more of her work over at her Deviantart page and to follow her on Facebook! This is probably a little … [Link]
Mashable » Baby bat eats banana, makes us forget about rabies
The above video reportedly features a bat eating a banana But is this really a bat? Couldn't it also be a newborn black bear or a tiny black lab puppy being treated to breakfast in bed? Whatever the case, it's an adorable reminder of the importance of potassium in your diet. 
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Mashable » Facebook reaching out to users who might be suicidal
Facebook began rolling out a set of tools on Wednesday that aim to help prevent suicide. You can now report posts to Facebook that seem to show someone suffering from suicidal thoughts. A third party will review reported posts, then decide whether to reach out to the user with advice and support See also: Facebook apologizes after 'Year in Review' stirs … [Link]
Mashable » 13 llamas llobbying for freedom
While people across the United States celebrate an open Internet, there is still much work to be done in this country. We're talking, of course, about the oppression of llamas. A gripping, moderately high-speed llama chase left the nation disappointed Thursday afternoon when it came to a swift end about as quickly as it started. But the real disappointment wasn't for … [Link]
Slashdot » The Programmers Who Want To Get Rid of Software Estimates
An anonymous reader writes: This article has a look inside the #NoEstimates movement, which wants to rid the software world of time estimates for projects. Programmers argue that estimates are wrong too often and a waste of time. Other stakeholders believe they need those estimates to plan and to keep programmers accountable. Is there a middle ground? Quoting: "Software project … [Link]
Mashable » Senate's chief climate contrarian throws snowball on Senate floor
Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) took the opportunity provided by a light snowfall in Washington on Thursday to bring a snowball onto the Senate floor and toss it, underhand, to a Senate aid It was not a playful attempt at bipartisanship, or the start of a "pass the snowball" round akin to musical chairs (last one to catch it before it melts … [Link]
Mashable » 'OITNB' star Taryn Manning is free like a snake in new music video
LOS ANGELES — Orange Is the New Black's Taryn Manning, who portrays violence-prone devout Christian "Pennsatucky" in the Netflix dramedy, just released a music video. In the video for her and BYNON's dance single "All the Way," Manning roams a desert landscape like a bird, or as Pennsatucky would say: "not even a bird; more like a snake." See also: … [Link]
Mashable » How the new Apple emoji got their skin tones: It's not what you think
Apple rolled out new developer betas for OS X and iOS Monday — which included, amongst other things, the first look at a more diverse set of emoji. The move comes a few months after the Unicode Consortium, the group that governs the emoji standard, proposed an update to address emoji diversity. See also: Who Controls Emoji Anyway? The new emoji … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Treating inherited disease could start in the womb
Experiments in mice suggest that treatment of haemophilia could be more successful if the baby's immune system is primed while in the womb 
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Mashable » How the Internet handled the Great Llama Escape of 2015
People of America, the war has ended. Llay down your weapons and hug your children. The llamas have been captured One black llama and one white llama have become Bonnie and Clyde of the animal kingdom after a high-speed chase ensued in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. The gripping chase captured the attention of legions of bored 9-to-5ers trapped at their cubicles. … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Colonies
sarahnaomi writes: Facebook this week released a major report on global internet access, as part of the company's Internet.org campaign, which aims to bring cheap internet to new markets in partnership with seven mobile companies. Facebook says 1.39 billion people used its product in December 2014, and it's natural for the company to try to corral the other four-fifths of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Astronauts Eat Cheeseburgers in Space
Back in 1985, Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela brought some tortillas in space aboard the space shuttle Discovery, and ever since then, NASA astronauts have been using them to “contain” their food while in zero gravity. Pictured above and below, you can see astronaut Terry W. Virts eating a cheeseburger composed of tortilla, a broken up beed patty, cheese paste, … [Link]
Mashable » Google invests $300 million in SolarCity green energy project
Google is putting up $300 million as part of a $750 million SolarCity fund meant to encourage solar energy in homes in the United States. The fund, which was announced on Thursday, covers the cost of solar panel creation and installation so homeowners will have no upfront costs to dissuade them from going green. SolarCity, America's largest solar power provider, claims … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden is dashing in first promo photos for 'The Late Late Show'
From the land that has already given us Harry Potter, Sam Smith, and Doctor Who comes the latest British import you might just fall in love with: James Corden The new Late Late Show will make his debut on CBS on March 23 and, if these exclusive first promo photos are any indication, it's going to be a dashing affair … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Citi Extends Mobile Developer Challenge
Citi, this week in collaboration with IBM, announced that it is extending its Citi Mobile Challenge to create a new generation of mobile computing applications that will be hosted on the IBM Bluemix cloud integration platform.
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Mashable » Facebook's new gender options let you choose anything you want
Facebook is now giving users unlimited possibilities when it comes to gender identity The social network updated its site Thursday with a new custom field in profiles' gender section. The field allows users to type in anything they want. See also: You can now choose who will manage your Facebook account after you die Previously, Facebook provided a preset list, consisting … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Programmable pop-up materials can morph on command
Sheets of programmable matter can be made to pop into complex 3D shapes 100 times taller than their original thickness when heated, and could find uses in medicine 
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Slashdot » Who's Afraid of Android Fragmentation?
Nerval's Lobster writes: The dreaded term "fragmentation" has been applied to Android more times than anyone can count over the past half-decade. That's part of the reason why game developers often build for iOS before Android, even though Android offers a bigger potential customer base worldwide, and more types of gaming experiences. Fortunately, new sets of tools allow game developers … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Opens Watson Zone to Consolidate Developer Tool Access
IBM this week opened a Watson Zone on its Bluemix cloud integration platform where it will consolidate access to APIs for the cognitive computing platform along with other supporting tools and documents for developers.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Have You Seen The Boston Snow Tunnel for Cyclists?
What do you do when you are a cyclist in Boston right now and need to ride your bike, but the streets and sidewalks have about three feet of snow? Well, you build a snow tunnel, of course. These folks aren’t professional engineers. As far as anyone can tell, they simply saw a whopping pile of snow, grabbed shovels and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kitchen-table physics lets you do big science at home
Five groundbreaking experiments for a low-tech lab: from a solar storm detector in a jam jar to a Large Hadron Collider in your salad bowl (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » FCC Approves Net Neutrality Rules
muggs sends word that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted 3-2 to approve an expansion of their ability to regulate ISPs by treating them as a public utility. Under the rules, it will be illegal for companies such as Verizon or Cox Communications to slow down streaming videos, games and other online content traveling over their networks. They also … [Link]
Mashable » A round of a-paws for the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
Another year, another victory lap for the Lab. The American Kennel Club announced its top breeds of 2014, and while the leader of the dog pack comes as no surprise, a few new furball faces pawed their way to the top. See also: A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds This marks the 24th consecutive year that the Labrador Retriever was … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon's response to the FCC's net neutrality ruling: '… ..- -.-. -.- / .. -'
Verizon dashed off a quick response to the FCC's ruling on net neutrality — in Morse Code The telco used its Public Policy blog to relay its thoughts in dots and dashes. Then it helpfully provided a translation for "readers in the 21st century." The quick version? Verizon wasn't happy about the FCC's "Throwback Thursday" move. 
The commission's decision will "encumber … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » EBay Finally Ceases Deprecated Shopping API Calls
Developers and affiliates who use eBay’s Shopping API were officially notified of the deprecation of certain “finding” calls back in 2011. The original time frame was extended to give partners more time to adapt, but the time has finally come to migrate to the latest API.
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Mashable » Men named John, Robert, James and William outnumber all women on corporate boards
Despite public pressure to diversify company boards, the institution remains stereotypically familiar, according to a new report See also: 10 Types of Bosses You Don't Want to Work With So familiar, in fact, that members named John, Robert, James and William outnumber all female board members at S&P 1500 companies, according to an analysis conducted by the consultancy firm EY. Women … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung and HTC are poised to reclaim the biggest show in mobile
Just a couple of years ago it seemed like Mobile World Congress, the biggest annual event in the mobile industry, was losing its luster. Worried that their new flagships would drown in a sea of announcements, Samsung, HTC and Sony held their pressers weeks or months before or after the show, which takes place every year in Barcelona in February. And … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Motherboard [Comic]
Poor Timmy! Now tell me, why in most stories we hear, Timmy is always the one who has it the worst? Timmy is in a wheelchair, Timmy fell down the well, etc… TIMMAY! [Source: Caps off Please Comics | Like “Caps Off Please” on Facebook] The post Motherboard [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Schneier: Everyone Wants You To Have Security, But Not From Them
An anonymous reader writes: Bruce Schneier has written another insightful piece about the how modern tech companies treat security. He points out that most organizations will tell you to secure your data while at the same time asking to be exempt from that security. Google and Facebook want your data to be safe — on their servers so they can … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Britons may have imported wheat long before farming it
The discovery of DNA in the southern part of the UK from what appears to be ancient wheat flour hints at a trade in what would have been a prestigious food 
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Mashable » 7 easy ways to champion body positivity
During National Eating Disorder Awareness and Body Positivity Week, there are a number of easy ways you can get involved and foster important body image conversation for the rest of the year. From supporting worthwhile organizations to leaving life-affirming Post-it notes in public places, you can help dispel the stigma surrounding how men and women view their bodies, and inspire positive … [Link]
Mashable » Marijuana is legal in Washington, D.C. — kind of
As of midnight on 12:01 a.m. Thursday, marijuana became legal in Washington, D.C. But those looking to smoke a joint on the National Mall or have a puff while strolling past the White House are in for a disappointment. The District of Columbia is the first jurisdiction on the East Coast to legalize recreational use of pot after the city's voters … [Link]
Mashable » Couple rescues puppy frozen to the ground outside their home
A lost puppy that nearly died after being frozen to the ground is safe in the hands of kind caretakers, thanks to the kindness of a Tennessee couple. April Dickerson of Greenbrier, Tennessee told local news site Smokey Barn News that her husband Jason discovered the puppy frozen to the ground outside their home on Tuesday morning. The couple managed to … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Google will launch Android Pay in May
Google will announce a new mobile payment system called Android Pay at its I/O conference in May, according to a new report. Android Pay will be a completely separate entity from Google Wallet, though they will have some compatibility, according to sources cited by Ars Technica. The difference is that Android Pay will be "built from the ground up" with developers … [Link]
Mashable » Parents tattoo legs to match daughter's birthmark and make her feel less alone
Tattoos can mean many things to different people. These parents got tattooed to help their child feel less alone in the world. Adam and Tanya Phillips' new ink matches the birthmark on their 18-month-old daughter Honey-Rae, which covers the right side of her body — from her toes to her lower back. See also: Bionic eye implant lets a blind man … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Future-predicting neurons discovered in the brain
Brain cells that help us predict the intentions of others before they've actively made a decision have been discovered in monkeys 
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Slashdot » Machine Intelligence and Religion
itwbennett writes: Earlier this month Reverend Dr. Christopher J. Benek raised eyebrows on the Internet by stating his belief that Christians should seek to convert Artificial Intelligences to Christianity if and when they become autonomous. Of course that's assuming that robots are born atheists, not to mention that there's still a vast difference between what it means to be autonomous … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google to Reveal Android Pay API at I/O
Google will launch a new API at its I/O developer conference in May with the goal of making it easier for consumers to pay for goods within apps and in retail stores.
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Mashable » Net neutrality wins: FCC votes to protect an open Internet
Net neutrality advocates rejoiced on Thursday as the FCC voted to enact strict regulation on the companies that connect people to the Internet. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) — both landline and wireless — will now be subject to stringent oversight on how they handle data that flows over their networks. The regulation will prevent the companies that operate the Internet's infrastructure … [Link]
Geek Culture » Marky Ramone knows best.
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Mashable » 20+ professional events in PR, marketing and entertainment
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 event listings featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Skynet is Real: Computer Learns To Play Atari Games
A Google-backed experiment showed a computer was able to learn how to play 49 Atari 2600 games and, in many cases, while outperforming a human player. It’s in some ways more impressive than even chess-playing supercomputers. The likes of Deep Blue learn from their experiences playing, but were originally programmed with the rules of chess. The computer used by Google’s … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer explores young girls' experiences with the color pink
It’s often easy to see boundaries between the two sexes simply based on color. As if by instinct, seeing a flash of Barbie's pink convertible or a bright magenta t-shirt sends a signal to our brains that says: "for girls only." British photographer Kirsty Mackay began working on her latest series, My Favourite Colour Was Yellow, after she became a mother. … [Link]
Mashable » This Milo Greene music video looks back on the most epic lies of all time
Welcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. With genre trends and throwbacks, we synthesize music and nostalgia. Our society loves a good lie — or rather, uncovering one. It's newsworthy, it's scandalous and it's hard to look away. So it's only fitting that, to visualize their song "Lie to Me," indie-electro quartet Milo Green created … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The Nether: Real morality for a virtual world
A new play uses the idea of paedophilia in a simulated reality to raise tough questions about how we should behave in virtual spaces 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Startup Showcase winners reflect the data industrys maturity
At Strata + Hadoop World 2015 in San Jose last week, we ran an event for data-driven startups. This is the fourth year for the Startup Showcase, and its become a fixture of the conference. One of our early winners, … [Link]
Mashable » Erupting volcano: 1. Drones: 0.
Drones can withstand a great deal, but lava is not one of them. Sam Crossman and his team were filming an active volcano on the island nation of Vanuatu in the south Pacific Ocean when he learned this lesson the hard way. While capturing footage of the volcano and the surrounding area, two of Crossman's drones succumbed to the heat … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: why you need touch, the questions you're dying to ask about head transplants, and putting animals online 
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Slashdot » The State of Linux Gaming In the SteamOS Era
An anonymous reader writes: It's been over a year since Valve announced its Linux-based SteamOS, the biggest push yet from a huge company to bring mainstream gaming to Linux. In this article, Ars Technica takes a look at how their efforts are panning out. Game developers say making Linux ports has gotten dramatically easier: "There are great games shipping for … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit CEO wants $16 million from her ex-employer for gender bias
A high-profile gender discrimination trial involving the interim CEO of Reddit kicked off in San Francisco this week with both sides telling starkly different stories. Ellen Pao, Reddit's interim CEO and a former partner at prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), is suing her previous employer for $16 million in backpay and future wage losses … [Link]
Mashable » The evolution of 'Jihadi John' as the masked face of ISIS
A well-known mouthpiece of the Islamic State (ISIS) militants, who came to be known as 'Jihadi John' after appearing in several of the group's violent propaganda videos, was identified Thursday According to reports, the man behind the mask is Mohammed Emwazi from West London, who became infamous after appearing in at least six different videos released by the group since August … [Link]
Mashable » Apple teases March event with 'spring forward' invites
Apple sent out invites to press on Thursday for a mystery "spring" event taking place on March 9 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco at 10 a.m. PT. Apple has previously said that it will release the Apple Watch in April. See also: The Apple Watch will go on sale in April 
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Mashable » America can't handle the cuteness of a 2-year-old singing National Anthem
Brave little Trent Harris stood up at a high school basketball game to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" all by himself Can he hit all the notes? No, but who cares? This kid managed to remember all the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem in front of hundreds of people while dressed like a tiny politician. You probably haven’t seen a … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon rival Jet takes off with nearly 352,000 signups in first 73 days
Jet, the ambitious ecommerce startup created by a former Amazon exec, appears to be taking off with close to 352,000 signups for its Insider program in the company's first 73 days. For comparison's sake, a Jet representative pointed out that the figure is larger than Quidsi's customer base when Amazon purchased it in 2010. The contrast is notable; Quidsi, an ecommerce … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Smiles Were Bright at Katsucon 2015: A Cosplay Music Video by Beat Down Boogie
My pals over at Beat Down Boogie have just released another fantastic cosplay music video featuring some of the best costumes they stumbled on while at Katsucon 2015! Edit: And here’s a second one! [Beat Down Boogie] The post Smiles Were Bright at Katsucon 2015: A Cosplay Music Video by Beat Down Boogie appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Memory lapse draws bumblebees to untried flowers
Bumblebees can recall which flowers yield nectar, but like people they can get mixed up – leading them to home in on flowers they have no experience of 
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Slashdot » Lizard Squad Claims Attack On Lenovo Days After Superfish
Amanda Parker writes with news that hacker group Lizard Squad has claimed responsibility for a defacement of Lenovo's website. This follows last week's revelations that Lenovo installed Superfish adware on consumer laptops, which included a self-signed certificate authority that could have allowed man-in-the-middle attacks. The hackers seemingly replaced the manufacturer's website with images of an unidentified youth, displayed with a … [Link]
Mashable » You probably haven’t seen a stoat playing, but you should
Stoats, or short-tailed weasels, have a bad reputation as pests and predators. But it could be time for them to hire a new publicist because they can be extremely adorable. Case in point: this orphaned 4-month-old stoat bouncing around a bedroom. Just admit, the tiny creature would be a super fun addition to any sleepover. Elderly husband and wife pass … [Link]
Mashable » Robert Downey Jr. shares new Avengers poster, is a big tease
Robert Downey Jr. is a major Marvel tease. The actor tweeted a new poster for the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron film on Wednesday, teasing a "big announcement" coming out March 5 See also: 10 Huge Reveals From the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Trailer Leak Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters May 1. You've been good so here's a new #IronMan … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly husband and wife pass away within hours of each other
Floyd Hartwig, 90, of Easton, California, died on Feb. 11 after a long battle with cancer Five hours later, his wife of 67 years, Violet, passed away as well. She was 89. The couple's daughter, Donna Scharton, described her parents as “easygoing but stubborn” to The Fresno Bee. She described their devotion to one another, from Floyd's time in the … [Link]
Geek Culture » House explosion captured on dash cam
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Mashable » What we know about Mohammed Emwazi aka 'Jihadi John'
The Islamic State (ISIS) militant known as "Jihadi John" has been named as Mohammed Emwazi, a British man from West London. See also: ISIS militant 'Jihadi John' believed to be a computer programmer from London His identity, which has been known to British security services for some time, was revealed in a Washington Post report Thursday morning. Emwazi has been seen … [Link]
Mashable » Monster black hole is the largest and brightest ever found
Astronomers have discovered the largest and most luminous black hole ever seen — an ancient monster with a mass about 12 billion times that of the sun — that dates back to when the universe was less than 1 billion years old. It remains a mystery how black holes could have grown so huge in such a relatively brief time after … [Link]
Mashable » Paris surpasses New York as most popular city on Airbnb
Paris is becoming the new poster child for Airbnb. There are now Airbnb 40,000 listings in Paris, making it the most popular city on the service. By comparison, New York City boasts 33,000 listings; London has 23,000; Rio de Janeiro has 17,00; and Barcelona has 15,000, according to the rental company. CEO Brian Chesky joined Paris Deputy Mayor Bruno Julliard on … [Link]
Slashdot » Lawmakers Seek Information On Funding For Climate Change Critics
HughPickens.com writes: John Schwartz reports at the NY Times that prominent members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate are demanding information from universities, companies and trade groups about funding for scientists who publicly dispute widely held views on the causes and risks of climate change. In letters sent to seven universities, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva, an Arizona … [Link]
Mashable » The ocean waves in Nantucket are so cold, they're rolling in as slush
The unusually cold and snowy winter in southern New England has broken records and resulted in many indellible images, from collapsed roofs to massive snow farms and a frozen Hudson River in New York. Now, a new iconic image of the winter of 2014-15 can be added to the mix: slush waves. Nantucket-based photographer Jonathan Nimerfroh captured waves coming ashore that … [Link]
Mashable » Break the Internet at our 2015 SXSWi Mashable House
Remember this? And this? Obviously, you haven't forgotten about this We were there for every Internet-breaking moment of 2014, and now, we're celebrating by bringing them to life at this year's SXSWi Mashable House At Mashable House, which opens on March 13 and runs through March 15, we'll celebrate with a massive MashBash party at Rattle Inn in Austin. Details are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When I Install Software… [Comic]
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Slashdot » 12-Billion-Solar-Mass Black Hole Discovered
sciencehabit writes: A team of astronomers has discovered what is, in galactic terms, a monstrous baby: a gigantic black hole of 12 billion solar masses in a barely newborn galaxy, just 875 million years after the big bang. It's roughly 3000 times the size of our Milky Way's central black hole. To have grown to such a size in so … [Link]
Mashable » Net neutrality vote: Your guide to the FCC's big decision
Net neutrality wins: FCC votes to protect an open Internet Feb 26, 2015 
FCC and Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know Feb 26, 2015 
Winners and losers: A breakdown of the net neutrality vote Feb 25, 2015 Read more… The FCC on Thursday voted to enact strict regulation on companies that connect people to the Internet. The regulation will prevent … [Link]
Mashable » Google is piloting sponsored results for app searches
Google plans to pilot sponsored search results in Google Play in the next few weeks, offering a new way for app developers to promote themselves. Under the program, sponsored results will include an orange "ad" tag, like you see with paid search results online. Clicking on the ads will direct you to an app instead of a website, though. In the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 73% Off Select 20.3MP Samsung NX Digital Camera (with 20-50mm Lens)
For today’s edition of deal of the day, Woot, in partnership with Amazon, is offering up to 73% off on select Samsung NX digital camera (from $189.99 to $269.99 + FREE Shipping). Experience style and perfection with these Samsung NX digital cameras with 20-50mm lens, featuring 20.3 megapixels, built-in Wi-Fi, 1080p full-HD video recording, high-speed capture, and an APS-C CMOS … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging Katarina’s Daggers (From League of Legends) in Real Life [Video]
Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re recreating Katarina’s Daggers from League of Legends! [Awe Me] The post Forging Katarina’s Daggers (From League of Legends) in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Drones Cost $28,000 Per Arrest, On Average
mpicpp sends this report from CNN: They are sleek, mostly silent converted weapons of war: Drones used by the Border Patrol to scan the skies in the empty deserts of the Southwest to spot illegal immigrants and then, if things work out, have agents arrest them. That's the idea, and the agents who use them say the drones give them … [Link]
Mashable » Real-life superheroes perch on skyscrapers in dizzying photo series
Inside every human being is a superhero waiting to leap across tall buildings in a single bound. In his newest photo series, Benjamin Von Wong photographed people atop skyscrapers dressed as their favorite comic book superheroes (and sometimes villains). His dizzying compositions, shot on location with real models, feature characters such as Wolverine, the Hulk and Harley Quinn. See also: … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Tropo Connect Brings IoT, Cloud Apps to Live Phone Calls
Tropo today announced Tropo Connect, a way for developers to add cloud-based apps to phone calls and text conversations. By expanding its platform to all mobile calls, Tropo has given developers a significantly larger potential customer base.
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New Scientist – News » 6 things you're dying to ask about head transplants
Read about the proposed head transplant surgery? Here are answers to questions on the tip of your tongue. And no, we can't defrost all the cryogenic heads 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Topic models: Past, present, and future
I dont remember when I first came across topic models, but I do remember being an early proponent of them in industry. I came to appreciate how useful they were for exploring and navigating large amounts of unstructured text, and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » How to build up to good CSS
A long time ago (circa 1999) a creative director tried very hard to convince me how great working in print design was compared to web design. One afternoon before a big event for a Fortune 100 company, she showed me … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel To Rebrand Atom Chips Along Lines of Core Processors
angry tapir writes Intel has announced that going forward it will use style of branding for its Atom chips that is similar to its branding for Core chips. Atom CPUs will have the X3, X5 and X7 designations, much like with the Core i3, i5 and i7 brands. An Atom X3 will deliver good performance, X5 will be better and … [Link]
Mashable » Customers: The real experts when it comes to effective marketing
Search for the term "marketing" on Google and you'll get more than 1.8 billion results. That's equivalent to everyone in the United States writing five articles on marketing! It's insane to think there are that many great ideas on the topic of marketing when I just finished watching millions of dollars get wasted on 30-second ad spots during the Super Bowl. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Opbeat Unveils Operations Platform for Developers
Opbeat, which bills itself as the first operations platform for developers, today announced the release of a complete version of its platform that includes performance metrics.
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New Scientist – News » First photo of Earth from space was from deadly rocket
The first ever photograph of our planet from space marks the moment when rockets became space exploration vehicles and not just bomb carriers 
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Mashable » 'House of Cards' campaign posters inspired by famous presidential slogans
No presidency is complete without a proper slogan. And for a man who has quite a way with words, we can only imagine what Frank Underwood's would be. The House of Cards character left us anticipating his transition from VP to POTUS at the end of Season 2. While his strategy to the executive chair was more internal (save for the … [Link]
Mashable » Stan Lee gets his first video game starring role
Legendary super-hero father Stan Lee is famous for his cameos. Now, he's getting his chance to play a starring role in Stan Lee's Hero Command, an upcoming mobile game for iOS and Android. Lee's Pow Entertainment is collaborating with game producer F84 to create Hero Command. Players pick one of three brand new superheroes in the brawler-style game, but of … [Link]
Mashable » In honor of Madonna, 12 more spectacular stage dives
LONDON — Madonna stacked it spectacularly at the Brit Awards Wednesday night, prompting the usual brilliant Twitter memes, but she's far from the first to take a tumble onstage. See also: Brit Awards 2015: A safe affair saved by Kanye's fire and Madonna's tumble A combination of elaborate outfits, intricate stage set-ups and often slippy floors usually only lead to one … [Link]
Mashable » 10 iconic rock stars straight chillin' with their parents
Eric Clapton with his grandmother Rose Clap, who raised Eric from infancy, in the house he bought her in Surrey, England.Image: John Olson/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesI just managed to convince my grandmother that it was a worthwhile thing to do and when I did finally get the guitar, it didn't seem that difficult to me.Eric ClaptonElton John (right) with his … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 26 February 2015
awesomplete — MIT-licensed ultra lightweight, usable, beautiful autocomplete with zero dependencies in Javascript. How to Seize the Opportunities when Megatrends Collide — excuse the cheesy title, the chart from PwC showing pairwise combination of trends, is interesting. Adopting Microservices at … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Effective Data Visualization – $34.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Effective Data Visualization" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Is this the moment Greece's suffering starts to ease?
The new Syriza government has won a little breathing space to tackle Greece's public health crisis, says sociologist Alexander Kentikelenis 
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Mashable » ISIS militant 'Jihadi John' believed to be a computer programmer from London
LONDON — The Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John," who has appeared in several videos depicting the beheadings of Western hostages, is a British man from West London. His name is Mohammed Emwazi, according to Washington Post and Guardian reports. He was known to British security services, which chose not to disclose his name earlier for operational reasons. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 7 tips and tricks to get the most out of eBay search
eBay is the world's biggest yard sale. Millions of bargains wait for you on a daily basis, but sifting through the chaff to find the wheat can be exhausting, time-consuming and extremely dull. But don't worry — we have seven tips and tricks that will raise your eBay search game to ninja level. See also: 9 Nearly Worthless Gadgets You're Hanging … [Link]
Slashdot » Users Decry New Icon Look In Windows 10
jones_supa writes A lot of people got upset about the flat looks of Modern UI presented in Windows 8. Recent builds of Windows 10 Technical Preview have now started replacing the shell icons, and to some people they are just too much to bear. Basically, Microsoft opted to change the icons in search of a fresh and modern look, but … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Putting animals online: Does it protect or destroy?
Even in the digital realm, observation and conservation make uncomfortable bedfellows 
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Mashable » See what marvels Nintendo and Sega brought to CES … in 1992
Video games used to only take 16-bit graphics to blow our minds. This great time capsule of a video for a kids-and-parents outlet called Kidsmag! takes us back to 1992, when the Consumer Electronics Show still had a summer show in Chicago. It's also when the show used to have a lot more video game exhibitors; now most of them … [Link]
Mashable » 8 cozy coffee shops for braving the cold in New York City
A great cup of coffee can turn a dull Wednesday morning into an exciting Friday night. Okay, maybe not. But the cold days are lingering in New York City, and it's hard to remember that spring is around the corner — or even believe it will ever be warm again. See also: 10 Signs You're Addicted to Iced Coffee Whether you're … [Link]
Mashable » Too much material girl: The funniest Twitter reactions to Madonna's Brits fall
LONDON — It was a mostly snooze-worthy Brit Awards Wednesday night, until the last two minutes when Madonna fell dramatically, waking everyone back up from the humdrum event. See also: Brit Awards 2015: A safe affair saved by Kanye's fire and Madonna's tumble Falling backwards down a flight of stairs after a dancer pulled a cape that she hadn’t managed to … [Link]
Mashable » This smartwatch comes with a separate screen that doubles as a battery
If looks were the deciding factor for the success of wearable devices, the new Neptune Due would already be a hit with some But making a wearable look inviting is just one piece of the puzzle, the real test is functionality, an area where the Neptune Duo offers a unique departure from most of the wearables we've seen in the past … [Link]
Mashable » Earth's other 'moon' could reveal mysteries of the solar system
We all know and love the moon. We're so assured that we only have one that we don't even give it a specific name. It is the second-brightest object in the night sky, and amateur astronomers take great delight in mapping its craters and seas. To date, it is the only other heavenly body with human footprints. What you might not … [Link]
Slashdot » The Believers: Behind the Rise of Neural Nets
An anonymous reader writes Deep learning is dominating the news these days, but it's quite possible the field could have died if not for a mysterious call that Geoff Hinton, now at Google, got one night in the 1980s: "You don't know me, but I know you," the mystery man said. "I work for the System Development Corporation. We want … [Link]
Mashable » Muslims feel under threat in Germany following European attacks
BERLIN—Ferid Heider, a young and popular imam in Berlin, began hearing stories of threats and intimidation after three radical gunmen killed 17 people in Paris in a series of attacks last month. They continued as a new attack in Copenhagen raised fears about Islam, again, and anti-terror police raided homes and mosques across Europe. See also: Copenhagen attacks leave 'the bitter … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian refugee children work to live in Lebanon
Of the more than 1 million Syrian refugees registered in Lebanon, more than half are children. Ongoing clashes between the Islamic State militant group and Syria's Kurdish Democratic Union Party have forced nearly 4 million Syrians to flee to other countries and caused over 7.5 million to flee their homes See also: Unusual snowfall pounds Middle East, leaving refugees at risk … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Offers Free Rides To Koreans, Hopes They Won't Report Illegal Drivers
itwbennett writes Uber Technologies is offering free rides on its uberX ride-sharing service in the South Korean capital of Seoul, after city authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal drivers by offering a reward to residents who report Uber drivers to police. South Korean law prohibits unregistered drivers from soliciting passengers using private or rented vehicles and carries a penalty of … [Link]
Mashable » Welsh nosh: 5 delicious dishes for St. David's Day
On March 1, Wales celebrates its patron saint Dewi Sant — or Saint David — who is said to have died on that date in 589 A.D. He was a Welsh bishop, teacher and preacher who founded various churches across the country, between pilgramages across the wider world The Welsh celebrate St. David's Day by wearing a daffodil or a leek … [Link]
Mashable » This 15 year old is making $500,000 a year in the babysitting business
Noa Mintz is 15 years old and already makes more money than you. While attending high school, Mintz also runs her own babysitting agency, Nannies by Noa, which has grown to 190 clients in the three years since its inception. See also: 21 Inspirational Stories That Prove Moms Are Superheroes Mintz charges a flat $5 fee for babysitters and a 15% … [Link]
Mashable » Majestic ice caves are the ultimate winter wonderland
The people of Wisconsin have a reason to actually be grateful for this winter's frigid temperatures this weekend. The breathtaking ice caves of the Apostle Islands off Lake Superior will be open for brave members of the public to visit. Even if you're sick of winter, you have to admit that ice caves are pretty cool See also: 5 ways you … [Link]
Mashable » JonBenet Ramsey investigator doesn't realize Reddit AMAs are public
BOULDER, Colo. — In his most extensive comments on the JonBenet Ramsey case, the former Colorado police chief who led the investigation into the high-profile 1996 slaying of the 6-year-old beauty queen acknowledged online that officers botched the initial handling of the crime scene. Mark Beckner, former chief of the Boulder Police Department, participated Saturday in an Ask Me Anything session … [Link]
Mashable » Pasco shooting: Officers fired 17 shots at Mexican immigrant, police say
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The three officers involved in the death of an unarmed Mexican man in Washington state fired 17 shots, including several that struck the former orchard worker but none that hit him in the back, a task force spokesman said Wednesday. The regional law enforcement task force is investigating the Feb. 10 killing of Antonio Zambrano-Montes, which has led … [Link]
Mashable » Report: iOS and Android closer than ever to 'total domination'
When it comes to the smartphone market, Microsoft and BlackBerry have more catching up to do than ever before. Android and iOS now account for a record amount of the worldwide smartphone market share, according to a new report. See also: Report: Xiaomi surpasses Samsung to become China's top smartphone seller Together, Android and iOS made up 96.3% of all smartphone … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Dano is uncanny in first trailer for Beach Boys biopic
The life of reclusive Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson is opened up in a new upcoming biopic starring Paul Dano, Love & Mercy, which released a new trailer Wednesday. If the short sneak peek is any indication, Dano does some fine work in portraying the younger years of the famously reclusive singer, whose success story is dotted with well-chronicled emotional … [Link]
Slashdot » 5 White Collar Jobs Robots Already Have Taken
bizwriter writes University of Oxford researchers Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne estimated in 2013 that 47 percent of total U.S. jobs could be automated and taken over by computers by 2033. That now includes occupations once thought safe from automation, AI, and robotics. Such positions as journalists, lawyers, doctors, marketers, and financial analysts are already being invaded by our … [Link]
Mashable » If you haven't taken a selfie with a quokka, you haven't lived
Move over, wombats — there is a new Aussie animal that is taking over the social media feeds of everyone with a pulse. The quokka (pronounced kwoka) tasted fame in 2013, when it was dubbed the "happiest animal in the world" by the Huffington Post before being smacked in the head by a baby goat and falling back into obscurity. See … [Link]
Mashable » Nike and Yves Béhar launch startup accelerator aimed at girls in developing world
From YCombinator to 500 Startups to TechStars, the list of startup accelerators runs long. They come in slightly different flavors: TechStars takes 7% to 10% more equity than AngelPad, for instance, while Launchpad LA generally invests less in each venture — between $25,000 and $100,000. YCombinator offers $120,000 a shot. But a new accelerator launched on Wednesday called Spring takes a radically … [Link]
Mashable » Banksy goes undercover in Gaza, releases mini-documentary
The unidentified street artist Banksy has re-emerged in Gaza to create a political mini-documentary about life inside the war-torn region. In the short film, posted to his official website on Wednesday, the artist appears to enter Gaza via underground tunnels before emerging through a metal door and into the rubble. See also: Photoshop wizard bends reality with hundreds of photographs … [Link]
Mashable » Pot is legal in D.C. starting Thursday (but Republicans want the mayor in jail)
WASHINGTON — Possession of marijuana will become legal in the nation's capital at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Mayor Muriel Bowser said, defying a threat from Congress that she and other city leaders could face prison time for implementing a voter-approved initiative. Bowser, a Democrat, said Wednesday that the city's plans haven't changed despite a letter from two leading House Republicans warning of … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Updates NUC Mini PC Line With Broadwell-U, Tested and Benchmarked
MojoKid writes Intel recently released its latest generation of NUC small form factor systems, based on the company's new low-power Broadwell-U series processors. The primary advantages of Intel's 5th Generation Core Series Broadwell-U-based processors are better performance-per-watt, stronger integrated graphics, and a smaller footprint, all things that are perfectly suited to the company's NUC (Next Unit of Computing) products. The … [Link]
Slashdot » The Peculiar Economics of Developing New Antibiotics
HughPickens.com writes Every year at least two million people are infected with bacteria that can't be wiped out with antibiotics but the number of F.D.A.-approved antibiotics has decreased steadily in the past two decades. Now.Ezekiel J. Emanuel writes at the NYT that the problem with the development of new antibiotics is profitability. "There's no profit in it, and therefore the … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Official: NSA Spying Is Hurting the US Tech Economy
An anonymous reader writes China is backing away from U.S. tech brands for state purchases as NSA revelations, according to Reuters, which confirms what many US technology companies have been saying for the past year: the activities by the NSA are harming their businesses in crucial growth markets, including China. From the article: "A new report confirmed key brands, including … [Link]
Mashable » Familiar-looking poster declares the Australian prime minister 'hopeless'
Hopeless. That is the message of a new poster that has been installed in an inner-Sydney suburb, which bears the face of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. The 4.5-metre sign, created by graphic designer Michael Agzarian under the group name abbottsolutelynot, was inspired by Shepard Fairey’s Barack Obama "HOPE" poster. It hangs above a dumpster in Chippendale. See also: Australia's … [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit Imposes Ban On Sexual Content Posted Without Permission
Mark Wilson writes If you want to post naked pictures or videos of people on Reddit without their consent, you only have a couple of weeks to do so. As of March, the site is imposing a ban on content of an explicit nature that the subject has not given permission to be posted. The cleanup of the site comes … [Link]
Mashable » 'Modern Family' pulled off a hilarious episode that takes place entirely on a Mac
We say a lot about ourselves in the way we navigate our digital lives If multiple people send you an instant message at once, whom do you reply to first? If someone tells you that they sent you an email, how quickly do you check it? If you're having a text conversation with someone, how many other windows do you have … [Link]
Mashable » Google AI teaches itself to destroy human opponents at 'Space Invaders'
Computers already have bested human champions in Jeopardy! and chess, but artificial intelligence now has mastered an entirely new level: Space Invaders. Google scientists have cooked up software that can do better than humans on dozens of Atari video games from the 1980s, like video pinball, boxing and Breakout. But computers don't seem to have a ghost of a chance at … [Link]
Mashable » Forget food and guns, the first 3D-printed jet engines have arrived
One day there are 3D-printed Oreos, the next there are 3D-printed jet engines. The world of 3D printing has taken off, with the latest development straight out of Australia. Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne with help from the CSIRO and Deakin University have printed not one, but two metal jet engines The proof-of-concept prototype in partnership with the Monash's … [Link]
Mashable » Strange lights on dwarf planet Ceres have scientists perplexed
A dwarf planet is shining two bright lights at a NASA spacecraft right now, and our smartest scientists are unsure what they are As bizarre as that sentence sounds, that's the situation with Ceres — the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, officially designated as a dwarf planet (the same category as Pluto) NASA's Dawn spacecraft is … [Link]
Mashable » First Apple Watch ads in U.S. magazines favor fashion lovers over techies
Ahead the launch of the Apple Watch in April, the latest iteration of Apple's fashion-centric smartwatch approach appears in the March issue of Vogue The 12-page ad spread, situated smack dab in the middle of the 600-page issue, is one of the first high-profile marketing exposures the device has had in the U.S. since its reveal last year See also: Report: … [Link]
Mashable » Tons of Sahara Desert dust crosses the Atlantic to fertilize the Amazon rainforest
New data from a NASA satellite reveals just how much the world's largest rainforest relies on the world's largest desert. Every year, nearly 28 million tons of dust is swept from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in South America, where it helps fertilize the Amazon rainforest, a NASA study found. See also: NASA's 5-year timelapse of … [Link]
Mashable » Layoffs hit Lytro, despite $50 million in new funding
Lytro’s luck took a serious turn for the worse on Wednesday: The photography startup has reportedly raised $50 million in new funding but will also lay off 50 out of 130 employees. Lytro said the new round, led by GSV Capital, would fuel a change in strategy, with plans of using its light-field technology on new areas including virtual reality and video. … [Link]
Mashable » The Eiffel Tower now generates its own energy with wind turbines
The Eiffel Tower has gone vert After going nearly 30 years without a major upgrade, the iconic French tower has undergone a modern-day makeover, complete with LED lighting, solar panels, and the star addition: two custom made VisionAIR5 wind turbines that together will produce 10,000 kilowatts of energy per year. The wind turbines, designed by New York renewable energy company Urban … [Link]
Slashdot » Argonne National Laboratory Shuts Down Online Ask a Scientist Program
itamblyn writes In a surprising decision, Argonne National Laboratory has decided to pull the plug on its long-standing NEWTON Ask A Scientist Program. NEWTON is (soon to be was) an on online repository of science questions submitted by school children from around the world. A volunteer group of scientists contributed grade-level appropriate answers to these questions. For the past 25 … [Link]
Mashable » Photoshop wizard bends reality with hundreds of photographs
These pictures are not animations or complex drawings. Self-taught photographer and retoucher Erik Johansson explains on his website that "he doesn't capture moments, he captures ideas." And well, some of his ideas are pretty weird. The Berlin-based artist photographs different subjects, and then with the magic of Photoshop, compiles them into creative, often otherworldly scenarios and situations. See also: How people … [Link]
Mashable » Have Americans given up on going to space?
It has plenty of close contenders, but I can't think of a more depressing statistic from the last week than one contained within this survey [PDF] on public perceptions of space travel, conducted by Monmouth University On the one hand, the poll was good news for space nuts: 56% of respondents think that the space program thus far has brought us … [Link]
Mashable » Dell XPS 13 makes the MacBook Air look weak
Dell’s latest XPS 13 ultraportable computer is an absolute stunner The 13-inch laptop, which starts at a low $799, is somehow well priced and really well built. The XPS 13 is a startling example of what a laptop in 2015 should be: Functional and pretty, light and powerful, with a beautiful screen that doesn't seriously compromise battery life See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Ceres' Mystery Bright Dots May Have Volcanic Origin
astroengine writes As NASA's Dawn mission slowly spirals in on its dwarf planet target, Ceres' alien landscape is becoming sharper by the day. And, at a distance of only 29,000 miles (46,000 kilometers), the robotic spacecraft has revealed multiple bright patches on the surface, but one of the brightest spots has revealed a dimmer bright patch right next door. "Ceres' … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ACRES Launches Multi-User Interface for Shared Clinical Research Data
The Alliance for Clinical Research Excellence and Safety (ACRES), high performing global system for clinical research, has launched the first phase of a shared multi-user interface that allows sponsors, CROs, government agencies, funders, and IRBs access to professional experience, verified training, and collaborative data warehouses: ACRES BlueCloud.
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Mashable » Of mice and Macs: Watch your technology transform over time
What we think of as 21st century technology has been with us for more years than many of us have been alive. Even cloud-based storage has its roots in the 1970s Technology network Experts-Exchange thought it might be fun to see the progression of storage solutions — from 8-inch floppy discs to the cloud — in an animation Once they got … [Link]
Slashdot » Developers Disclose Schematics For 50-1000 MHz Software-Defined Transceiver
Bruce Perens writes Chris Testa KD2BMH and I have been working for years on a software-defined transceiver that would be FCC-legal and could communicate using essentially any mode and protocol up to 1 MHz wide on frequencies between 50 and 1000 MHz. It's been discussed here before, most recently when Chris taught gate-array programming in Python. We are about to … [Link]
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