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 » Vandalism In Arizona Shuts Down Internet and Phone Service
schwit1 sends news that vandalism on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona knocked out internet and telephone service for hours across much of the state's northern region. ATMs, credit card functionality, and emergency services were all affected. Officers are trying to determine who cut through a pipe containing a fiber-optic cable on the outskirts of the city, leading to the outage … [Link]
Mashable » Catwoman is bisexual: Paws up for equal representation in comics
DC Comics isn't just scratching the surface on equal representation of LGBT characters in comics, they're breaking new ground. Selina Kyle, also known as the original Catwoman and long-time frenemy of Batman, is bisexual. The latest issue of her titular comic series, Catwoman #39: Better Than He Does Himself confirms the dark heroine's long-rumored sexuality. See also: 19 Kickass Lady Superheroes … [Link]
Mashable » Dragons are coming! 'Game of Thrones' unveils new poster and Season 5 clips
Game of Thrones Season 5 is upon us and the wait is getting unbearable Easing the pain of the wait? Juicy nuggets from HBO, like the poster below See also: 10 things we learned from the 'Game of Thrones' day-in-the-life special 
Watch out, Tyrion.Image: HBOYes, that's a dragon Yes, we're excited, too And if that's not enough to get you pumped, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Photomath: The App That Does Your Math For You
I look at the Photomath app, and I get very sad. Not that it will make future generations stupid or any such nonsense. No, I am mad that it didn’t exist while I struggled through algebra. That was essentially a semester I spent barely treading water, and knowing this would exist one day would’ve eased that struggle a bit. All … [Link]
Mashable » This retirement home for cats is a balm for your weary heart
In Lincolnshire, England, there is a place where your cat can be loved — even after you die Located on seven acres of land, the Lincolnshire Trust for Cats is a retirement home for felines that outlive their owners. It features three central south-facing rooms where cats can sunbathe all day, and also has private rooms for less social cats, enclosed … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2111: The Federation remembers…
Your mind to mine, my heart to yours. LLAP Leonard Nimoy. If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell does its thing and tests Cap'n Crunch donut holes
Taco Bell is nothing if not innovative, but the fast food chain's culinary creativity is typically safely tucked in the arena of weird things you can do with cheese But it's breaking out of its comfort zone to continue making stoners' dreams come true with Cap'n Crunch donut holes. See also: 8 Delightful Doughnut Recipes to Make at Home Cap'n Crunch … [Link]
Mashable » If there's a Homeland Security shutdown, it won't affect you at the airport
Updated 10:30 p.m. ET The House of Representatives passed a one-week temporary measure to fund Homeland Security on Friday, averting a midnight shutdown for the agency at the last minute. The House earlier failed to pass a three-week extension. But even if a DHS shutdown goes into effect next week, U.S. travelers are unlikely to see an immediate impact at the … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Posts Message In Morse Code To Mock FCC's Net Neutrality Ruling
HughPickens.com writes: Chris Matyszczyk reports at Cnet that Verizon has posted a message to the FCC titled: FCC's 'Throwback Thursday' Move Imposes 1930s Rules on the Internet" written in Morse code. The first line of the release dated February 26, 1934 in old typewriter font (PDF) reads: "Today (Feb.26) the Federal Communications Commission approved an order urged by President Obama … [Link]
Mashable » All of Leonard Nimoy's roles in one stellar mosaic
The world lost one of science fiction's greatest treasures, Leonard Nimoy, on Friday. Not only was his role as Spock an inspiration, but he also enriched his life beyond Star Trek as a writer, photographer, voice actor, musician, father, husband and friend. Nimoy motivated people to become astronauts, to become artists — and, most of all, to be themselves And for … [Link]
Mashable » Opposition figure shot dead in Moscow, steps from Kremlin
Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition figure and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead just steps from the Kremlin just after midnight Saturday local time. He was 55. Nemtsov was hit "with four shots from a pistol," a spokesperson told TASS, adding that the murder is under investigation, which Russian President Vladimir Putin will personally oversee, according to his … [Link]
Mashable » Test-flying Parrot's new Bebop drone
Parrot's new Bebop drone has arrived, and we've been dying to play with it. The remarkably stable new aircraft sports a fully controllable fisheye camera, as well as a sophisticated controller that works with an iPad, for real-time viewingMashable's chief correspondent Lance Ulanoff took the Bebop on a fly-through of our New York headquarters. See also: Erupting volcano: 1. Drones: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Biocomputer Music: Musical Mold Prepares To Perform
A fungus is to duet with a piano at an upcoming arts festival. The Physarum polycephalum mold responds to music in what the pianist calls a creative way. It’s the work of Professor Eduardo Miranda, who specialises in the crossover between music and science, His previous work includes a collaboration between a traditional string quartet and four computers generating music … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Finally Allows Customers To Legally Download Windows 7 ISOs
MojoKid writes: It's long been a pet peeve of many end users that Microsoft has made it such a challenge to procure a legitimate ISO image of its various operating systems. It seems like the company should have no problem offering them in an easy-to-find spot on its website, because after all, it's not like they can be taken utilized … [Link]
Mashable » What is +SocialGood, and how can you get involved?
Tickets are now available for the +SocialGood UK conference on March 27, a can't-miss event that will explore how technology and digital media drive social change in the UK and beyond. See also: 5 UK general election issues taking center stage at +SocialGood UK +SocialGood was developed as a platform to build and connect global communities around the idea that technology … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Nimoy celebrated full-figured women through photos
Editor’s note: These photos may be considered NSFW.Leonard Nimoy, who died Friday at the age of 83, was beloved by fans for his distinctive portrayal of Mr. Spock on Star Trek.Those fans may not have known that Nimoy, through his work as a photographer, also championed women who did not conform to Hollywood's ideal of physical perfection.In 2007, Nimoy published The … [Link]
Mashable » Uber data breach may have compromised 50,000 drivers
Uber suffered a security breach last year that may have compromised the sensitive information of up to 50,000 drivers in the U.S In a statement, Uber confirmed that a database containing the names and driver's license numbers of the drivers had a security vulnerability that could have been exploited by hackers. See also: Not a fan of Uber? Here's how other … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Relic Extends Real-Time Analytics Reach into Mobile Apps
New Relic recently extended the reach of its application performance monitoring tools into the realm of mobile computing applications.
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Slashdot » Simple IT Security Tactics for Small Businesses (Video)
Adam Kujawa is the lead person on the Malwarebytes Malware Intelligence Team, but he's not here to sell software. In fact, he says that buying this or that software package is not a magic bullet that will stop all attacks on your systems. Instead, he stresses coworker education. Repeatedly. Adam says phishing and other social engineering schemes are now the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Wunderlist Will Open its API, Focus on Enterprise
Wunderlist, a to-do list and task manager app, has announced that it will launch its API to the general public in 2015. The API has been in private beta for some time. In a recent blog post, Wunderlist chief executive officer and co-founder, Christian Reber, announced a number of significant features and options Wunderlist will unveil this year, and touted … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Essential Animated Movies That Are Absolutely Not for Kids
The wonderful thing about the medium of animation is, even though it caters to kids visually, animated movies can be aimed at adults and children. Not all animated films feature cute, fuzzy animals getting into hilarious hi-jinx. Some feature them being ripped apart and raging war against one another, like Watership Down. Something I touched on as a writer many … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Nimoy's incredible life in pictures
When Leonard Nimoy landed his iconic role as Spock on Star Trek in 1966, it came with a lot of opportunities for the actor He posed on red carpets, traveled the world meeting Trekkies, hung out with William Shatner and rubbed elbows with real-life astronauts See also: Leonard Nimoy dies at 83 Nimoy also wrote a book called I Am Not … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WaveMaker Announces API Gateway for Legacy SOAP-Based to REST-Based App Conversion
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » 5 explanations for why we can't agree on the dress
It’s dividing workplaces, friends and even couples. And society can't seem to decide why we're seeing that famous dress so differently. The debate started Thursday night and was still raging Friday about the blue and black (or white and gold?) $77 dress from British clothing retailer Roman Originals. See also: A gold-white version of THAT dress could be on the way, … [Link]
Mashable » Ex-CIA director David Petraeus confronted in Dublin while accepting award
Former CIA director David Petraeus was confronted by a member of the public in Dublin on Thursday, while visiting Trinity College to accept an award That person, Greg McInerney, asked if Petraeus had anything to say about the "millions of people" who have been killed in the Middle East. Before leading the CIA, Petraeus commanded United States and NATO forces … [Link]
New Scientist – News » To save the rainforest, let the locals take control
Global intervention in tropical forests to combat climate change could sideline their most effective guardians, warns Fred Pearce 
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Slashdot » Lenovo Saying Goodbye To Bloatware
An anonymous reader writes: "Lenovo today announced that it has had enough of bloatware. The world's largest PC vendor says that by the time Windows 10 comes out, it will get rid of bloatware from its computer lineups. The announcement comes a week after the company was caught for shipping Superfish adware with its computers. The Chinese PC manufacturer has … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Nimoy's greatest hits: So much more than Spock
Little did Leonard Nimoy know that after he first said “Live long and prosper” in Star Trek: The Original Series, the phrase was to follow him for the rest of his life. Nimoy, known to generations of Star Trek fans as Mr. Spock, died Friday morning at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. He was 83. Aside from his … [Link]
Mashable » Android games come to the TV via 'hover' technology, but is it any good?
Most Android mobile games don't translate well to a TV experience for one reason: They're designed to be played on a touchscreen. There are games that work with a gamepad, but they need to be optimized for it, and not every game is. Using smartphones and tablets as controllers is also a no-no since you constantly have to look down at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » RIP Leonard Nimoy (1931 – 2015)
It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Mr. Spock, also known as Leonard Nimoy in this reality, has passed away this morning in his home in Bel Air, California, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83 years old. Apart from his acting career, Nimoy was also a poet, a director, a professional photographer, and at … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Nimoy the photographer: Images from his other career
You know Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, but what you may not know Leonard Nimoy the photographer. Later in his life, Nimoy, who passed away on Feb. 27 at age 83, focused on his passion for photography. He was interested in thematic projects that ranged from challenging perceptions of the female body image to capturing his Jewish experience as a child. In … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 5 Games Within a Game
The Smartest of us call it “Gameception.” It is when you are playing a video game only to stumble on another and different video game INSIDE that other video game. Often times, you can play it, too. Yes, you can play the video game that is inside the video game you are playing. That is like reading a book and … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Nimoy sent a telegram to JFK urging him to rethink nuclear space tests
Before Leonard Nimoy played the iconic role of Spock on Star Trek, he was already an advocate for the preservation of outer space, as well as life on Earth In July 1962, the United States was preparing to test a hydrogen bomb by detonating it in outer space, 250 miles above the Pacific Ocean, as part of the Starfish Prime nuclear … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Experience Design Links and Fodder: February 27, 2015
Each week our design editors curate the most notable, interesting, and important material they come across. Below youll find their recent selections. You can get these and more in our weekly design newsletter. Tweet of the week Dear #UX designers … [Link]
Mashable » 9 songs from Leonard Nimoy's fascinating music career
Leonard Nimoy was most famous for his portrayal of Star Trek's Mr. Spock, but his talent carried far beyond the screen Nimoy, who died Friday at age 83, was also a singer "to the delight of his fans and the bewilderment of critics," as The New York Times once charmingly put it. See also: 12 times Leonard Nimoy's voice prospered beyond … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Canonical Starts to Build IoT Ecosystem
Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu distribution of Linux, is pulling together an ecosystem of Internet of Things partners that promises to make it easier to both bu
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Slashdot » Can the Guitar Games Market Be Resurrected?
donniebaseball23 writes: Thanks to a glut of titles, hardware and precious little innovation, the Guitar Hero and Rock Band craze all but died out by 2010. Now, however, strong rumors are swirling that one if not both franchises will be making a return on the new consoles. But will players care? And will the market once again support these games? … [Link]
Mashable » 14 Spock-inspired products to mend your broken heart
The world mourns for our favorite space explorer, Mr. Spock. He lived, he prospered and he warmed our hearts with logical decisions that had tiny twinges of human reflex See also: We're all crying over the Spock funeral scene in 'Khan' It has been nearly 50 years since Star Trek: The Original Series first aired on TV, but fans and … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Nimoy's 'Three Men and a Baby' is the pinnacle of '80s ensemble comedies
While many will remember Leonard Nimoy, who died at 83 on Friday, as the logical Vulcan known as Spock, I've personally always connected more with his 1987 directorial project, Three Men and a Baby. Starring Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg and a baby, the film is a nostalgic wonderland of '80s culture. See also: Leonard Nimoy dies at 83 My … [Link]
Mashable » Behold #TheDress emoji because we'll never escape the Internet
Welcome to A.T.D. — After The Dress See also: Lego settles #TheDress debate: Why not both? Now that a blue-and-black dress changed our view of the universe, we need a way to integrate it into every aspect of our lives. And because we all live on our phones, the only way to achieve true #TheDress integration is by emoji. Behold, #TheDress … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Amazon deforestation soars after a decade of stability
Satellite images of the Amazon show that deforestation in Brazil has, at points, risen to levels 467 per cent of last year's 
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Mashable » 12 times Leonard Nimoy's voice prospered beyond Spock
Behind an iconic haircut was a booming voice that truly was prosperous. But Leonard Nimoy was more than just Spock. Nimoy, who died Friday at age 83, was a Star Trek mainstay and a legend in the science-fiction world. He was also a musician, a poet and a prominent voice actor See also: Leonard Nimoy's final tweet is a beautiful way … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mortal Kombat X' trailer shows the descendants of our favorite characters
In the moments between the extreme, bone-crunching fights and even nastier fatalities, Mortal Kombat X weaves a story that picks up 25 years after the last game — 2011's Mortal Kombat 9 — left off. A new trailer for the X reveals a glimpse of many new and returning characters. Along with Cassie Cage — the daughter of Johnny Cage … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Leonard Nimoy quotes that inspired us to boldly go
Goodbye to Leonard Nimoy, who died Friday at age 83. You have been, and always shall be, our friend. The actor, photographer and author inspired millions — not only with his role as Mr. Spock in the ultimate sci-fi series Star Trek, but also with his kind and motivating words throughout the years. See also: How the Internet grieved the loss … [Link]
Slashdot » Adjusting To a Martian Day More Difficult Than Expected
schwit1 writes: Research and actual experience have found that adjusting to the slightly longer Martian day is not as easy as you would think. "If you're on Mars, or at least work by a Mars clock, you have to figure out how to put up with the exhausting challenge of those extra 40 minutes. To be exact, the Martian day … [Link]
Mashable » Prepare for 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 with Forte Tenors' opera tribute
We have chills — and it's not because winter is coming Forte Tenors' operatic twist on the Game of Thrones theme song, which Mashable is premiering in this stunningly produced music video, will give you the right amount of goosebumps before HBO debuts Season 5 on April 12. And, yup, that's High Valyrian you're hearing as Forte Tenors, a group … [Link]
Mashable » 'Boldly go': Astronauts honor Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy, who died on Friday at 83, inspired generations of astronauts thanks to his portrayal of Mr. Spock in Star Trek on the U.S.S. Enterprise. And Nimoy was front-row-center when NASA rolled out the real space shuttle Enterprise in 1976, joined by DeForest Kelley, the actor who played Dr. "Bones" McCoy on Star Trek, George Takei (Mr. Sulu); James Doohan … [Link]
Mashable » Former travel agent ordered to sell house to repay clients scammed out of Mediterranean cruise
A former travel agent must sell his house and car to compensate customers he scammed out of a Mediterranean cruise, a New Jersey judge said Thursday. Ellis Hester pleaded guilty on Aug. 15, 2011, and at the time, Superior Court Judge Walter L. Marshall Jr. ordered him to pay $67,000 total in restitution to the 20 customers he had sold the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why US law on guns and mental health needs to change
As eight die in shootings in Missouri, why oppose a law compelling psychiatrists to report patients with mental illness, asks Jessica Hamzelou 
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Mashable » Leonard Nimoy's final tweet is a beautiful way to remember the iconic actor
Leonard Nimoy, in line with his futuristic role as Mr. Spock, was active on social media The actor used Twitter to share his poetry, recommend art exhibits, reminisce about his time shooting Star Trek and even signed off every tweet with Spock's credo, "LLAP" or "Live long and prosper." See also: Leonard Nimoy dies at 83 Nimoy, who was hospitalized in … [Link]
Mashable » All your questions about Kickstarter, answered
Pebble made headlines this week when it raised more than $10 million in just 48 hours on Kickstarter for its new smartwatch, Pebble Time. There's no doubt the campaign has been a success, but it left many wondering why Pebble would be turn to a crowdfunding site in the first place. See also: Pebble Time's record-breaking Kickstarter is great news … [Link]
Slashdot » VLC Gets First Major Cross-Platform Release
An anonymous reader writes VideoLAN today launched what is arguably the biggest release of VLC to date: an update for the desktop coordinated with new versions across all major mobile platforms. The world's most-used media player just got a massive cross-platform push. The organization says the releases are the result of more than a year of volunteer work on the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases gRPC to Speed Up HTTP/2 Support in Applications
After more than a decade in the works, HTTP, one of the most important specifications of the Internet, got a new version, HTTP/2. The new version brings several benefits to make the Web faster, including cheaper requests via multiplexing messages on a connection at the same time, header compression, and reducing server and network load.
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New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: how to do big science at home, programmable pop-up materials and the colour of that dress 
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Mashable » The Internet reacts to the death of Leonard Nimoy
The Internet grieved on Friday after hearing the news that Leonard Nimoy died at the age of 83 The actor, most famously known as Spock from Star Trek, was more than just an actor. He was a role model for all things nerd culture, a director, a singer, a photographer and a voice actor See also: Leonard Nimoy dies at 83 … [Link]
Mashable » We're all crying over the Spock funeral scene in 'Khan'
"Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most human." With those words, Admiral James T. Kirk said a tearful goodbye to Spock in the 1982 film The Wrath of Khan. The emotional scene resurfaced Friday with news that Leonard Nimoy, the original Spock on Star Trek, died at age 83. Indiana may install 'baby … [Link]
Mashable » Hulk Hogan and John Cena bring WrestleMania to Twitter HQ, brother
SAN FRANCISCO — To paraphrase pro-wrestling legend Hulk Hogan: Whatcha gonna do, brother, when your company must navigate a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, and its biggest event of the year will take place in the heart of Silicon Valley? If your company is the WWE, that signature event is WrestleMania 31 and it's happening at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California … [Link]
Mashable » Google backpedals on its Blogger porn ban just 3 days later
Days after announcing that it would begin cracking down on sexually explicit content on its Blogger platform, Google has reversed its decision The changes, which would have forbid public access to sexually explicit blogs, were slated to go into effect next month. But the policy change generated substantial backlash. Major criticisms pointed out that some users had been posting non-commercial pornographic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Sticker [Comic]
That is the most awesome sticker of all time! I want one too! [Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post The Sticker [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 8 Spaniards arrested for fighting with pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — Let this be a lesson to anyone looking to join an insurgency abroad: Don't post photos of yourselves posing with military equipment on social media when you return home. That's how police identified eight suspects who they say fought alongside Russia-backed separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. See also: Ukraine's nameless dead 'would take forever to count' Police said … [Link]
Slashdot » Leonard Nimoy Dies At 83
Esther Schindler writes: According to the NY Times, Leonard Nimoy died on Friday morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. He was, and always shall be, our friend. From the article: His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Mr. Nimoy … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A user's guide to touch
Ever wondered why being stroked produces wildly different sensations depending on where you're being touched? We have the answers (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » Drone buzzes South America's first wildlife bridge
Aerial footage reveals a unique green overpass designed to reconnect habitats sliced in two by an Argentinean road 
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Mashable » Leonard Nimoy dies at 83
Find out what it is that touches you most deeply. Pursue it, learn about it, explore it, expand on it. Live with it and nurture it.Leonard Nimoy in a 2014 interview with MITLeonard Nimoy, the man who made Spock famous, died on Friday at age 83.Nimoy, an actor, singer, photographer, poet and voice artist who was so much more than just … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Ford is auctioning off the tie he wore while admitting to smoking crack
In case you were wondering, former Toronto mayor Rob Ford's eBay store is pretty successful. Ford, who opened the store on Feb. 13, appears to be auctioning off the tie he wore while while he admitted to having smoked crack in 2013. See also: A Look Back Through Rob Ford's Facebook Timeline 
Image: eBayAt the time of writing, the current bid … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron defends security services after 'Jihadi John' criticism
LONDON — Could the British security services have done more to prevent the radicalization of Mohammed Emwazi, who has been identified by British officials as ISIS figurehead "Jihadi John"? That's the question some have been asking since the Kuwait-born Londoner was reported on Thursday to be the man behind the mask in several videos purportedly showing the killing of western hostages. … [Link]
Mashable » Family kicked off Cathay Pacific flight after toddler refuses to wear seatbelt
A family was forced off of a Cathay Pacific flight in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, after their three-year-old son refused to put on his seatbelt. Flight CX654 was scheduled to depart for Hong Kong at 3:15 p.m., local time. After the boy refused to wear his seatbelt, flight attendants intervened and the situation escalated, according to the South China Morning Post. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Body swaps sound like fantasy, but pose real questions
Transplanting living human heads onto new bodies raises extraordinary ethical questions. We'd better think about them before someone tries it 
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Mashable » NASA satellites show rain like never before
Few things on our planet connect us like precipitation. The storm that drops snow in the mountains of Tennessee can one day bring rain to the plains of Spain a week later. Yet there hasn't been a way to effectively monitor all the precipitation across the globe at once, let alone create a vertical profile from the clouds to the ground. … [Link]
Slashdot » Invented-Here Syndrome
edA-qa writes: Are you afraid to write code? Does the thought linger in your brain that somewhere out there somebody has already done this? Do you find yourself trapped in an analysis cycle where nothing is getting done? Is your product mutating to accommodate third party components? If yes, then perhaps you are suffering from invented-here syndrome. Most of use … [Link]
Mashable » One woman is trying to pressure Google to bury revenge porn
A federal bill that would force third-party websites such as Google to remove revenge porn may also pressure the search giant to alter its algorithm so such photos and videos are nearly impossible to find At least, that's what Mary Anne Franks, who helped draft the federal law, is hoping. Franks began drafting laws against revenge porn in 2012, around the … [Link]
Mashable » Boston University held a magical seminar to teach sex ed to students
Boston University students just got lucky — and they didn't even need any Felix Felicis. Graduate interns Michelle Goode and Jamie Klufts concocted the magical idea to incorporate references from Harry Potter to teach sex education to students. Goode and Klufts held the seminar on Thursday as part of "Frisky February," a safe sex education project at BU. See also: Redditor … [Link]
Mashable » 15 ways you're probably misusing social media
Facebook was founded in 2004, Twitter in 2006. Even Instagram's been around for almost five years. So you can't say this stuff is new anymore. For some strange reason, however, more marketers and brands than not are still struggling to make heads or tails of social media. Whether they're surprisingly misinformed or just plain lost, they're wasting their time and missing … [Link]
Mashable » SeaWorld looks ahead to marketing campaign amid dreary attendance report
After a bleak 2014 financial report, SeaWorld is looking ahead to a marketing campaign that the company hopes will rescue its sinking reputation. Attendance at SeaWorld parks dropped by 1 million visitors from 2013 to 2014, according to the company's fourth-quarter and full-year report. See also: STA Travel Cancels All 'Unethical' SeaWorld Tours Annual attendance — at 22.4 million — was … [Link]
Mashable » The model of #TheDress has heroically spoken up to give us closure
Some people think this whole dress debate is about how the mind processes color or lighting tricks But it's really about trust. Can you trust your own eyes? Can you trust your white and gold friends when you clearly see black and blue? See also: 16 couples that are definitely breaking up over the dress Fortunately, there are a lucky few … [Link]
Slashdot » Banned Weight-loss Drug Could Combat Liver Disease, Diabetes
sciencehabit writes: A drug the U.S. government once branded "extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption" deserves a second chance, a study of rats suggests. Researchers report (abstract) that a slow-release version of the compound reverses diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an untreatable condition that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. 
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Mashable » Pussy Riot provides another reason to watch 'House of Cards' Season 3
Warning: This post discusses in detail House of Cards Season 3's second and third episodes (Chapters 28 and 29). Read with caution. Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot's Nadezhda "Nadya" Tolokonnikova and Maria "Masha" Alyokhina played themselves on Season 3 of House of Cards during an intense dinner scene at the White House, where they humiliated fictional Russian President Viktor Petrov. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: How Nerdy Experiences Change Over Time
A funny comic by Julia Lepetit from Dorkly illustrating how various nerdy experience can change over time. The top panel? Yep, that used to be totally me. 
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Geek Culture » Headlights at the speed of light
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Mashable » He'll be king one day, but Prince William actually wanted to be an astronaut
LONDON — What's better than outranking all other individuals in the realm? Travelling to space, apparently. Prince William was revealing some of his childhood ambitions during a trip to Japan where he met astronaut Soichi Noguchi, who spent 177 days in the International Space Station. See also: Prince William and Kate now have official Twitter and Instagram accounts “When I was … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Create World's First 3D-Printed Jet Engines
Zothecula writes: Working with colleagues from Deakin University and CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization), researchers from Australia's Monash University have created the world's first 3D-printed jet engine. While they were at it, they created the world's second one, too. One of them is currently on display at the International Air Show in Avalon, Australia, while the other can … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla Model S has a secret James Bond setting
We already knew that Tesla CEO Elon Musk loves James Bond's Lotus Esprit submarine car from The Spy Who Loved Me After all, he bought the thing See also: Everything we know about James Bond's new car, the Aston Martin DB10 But apparently, he loved it enough to add a Lotus-themed Easter egg to the Tesla Model S sedan as … [Link]
Mashable » Nine found dead after shooting spree in small Missouri town
A shooting spree gripped the small Missouri town of Tyrone Thursday night, leaving nine people dead, including the gunman and one elderly woman who died of natural causes, local authorities said The alleged killer, a 36-year-old gunman from Tyrone who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, went door to door fatally shooting seven people in multiple homes, according to authorities. … [Link]
Mashable » Lego settles #TheDress debate: Why not both?
Lego is building a case for dress unity. On Friday morning, as the blue (or white) dust settled on #TheDress debate, Lego hopped in on the conversation with some wise words. See also: 'This dress is why I have trust issues' and 10 other hilarious Amazon reviews of #thedress White and gold… black and blue? We found a way around science … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 61% Off Rosetta Stone Level 1 Language Software – $69 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 61% off on various Rosetta Stone Level 1 Language Software. Learn a new language for just $69 (per language) with free shipping instead of $179! Available languages: Spanish (Latin America), French, Italian, Turkish, Russian, German, Hebrew, English (American), Mandarin, Irish, Japanese, Swedish, Greek, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, … [Link]
Slashdot » Harrison Ford To Return In Blade Runner Sequel
An anonymous reader sends news that Harrison Ford is now confirmed to be returning as Rick Deckard in the upcoming sequel to Blade Runner. Ridley Scott is now officially an executive producer for the film as well, and Denis Villeneuve will direct. It's set to begin production in the summer of 2016. Read more of this story at Slashdot. 
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New Scientist – News » Great white sharks attack prey under cover of sun
It seems great white sharks exploit the glare of the sun to catch their prey unawares 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » For the Adventurous: Mix Your Coke with Milk Because Science
So there is a ‘thing’ going around the interwebz right now about mixing coke with milk and what happens as a result. I, myself, am not sure it is something I would ever want to do, but apparently it is the “Coke and Mentos” of 2015. It is a reaction of the Phosphoric Acid contained in the coca cola to … [Link]
Mashable » Indiana may install 'baby boxes' for abandoned infants
A 2-foot-long metal box is Indiana's attempt to save newborn infants from dangerous abandonment and possible death The proposed baby box is an answer to the state's problem of unwanted infants who are abandoned in the woods, creeks and dumpsters. Local officials want to put these boxes in local hospitals, fire stations, churches and nonprofits for parents to use as … [Link]
Mashable » 'House of Cards' review: A grave start for Season 3
Warning: This post discusses in detail the first episode of House of Cards Season 3. Read with caution. Welcome back, House of Cards. It's been a while. Luckily, it seems, nothing has changed about you during the year between Seasons 2 and 3 See also: 'House of Cards' campaign posters inspired by famous presidential slogans You still look expensive, carry yourself … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope – Pilot
This is how you do a live action Dragon Ball Z movie. [RobotUnderdog2] The post Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope – Pilot appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Closing Two Phone Factories In China
randomErr writes: Microsoft is closing two factories in China by the end of March. About 9,000 people worked in these factories, and those jobs were cut a while back as part of the company's major restructuring after its Nokia purchase. Much of the equipment located in these factories from Beijing and the southeastern city of Dongguan is being shipped to … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, but net neutrality is far from settled
WASHINGTON — FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said Thursday was the proudest day in his public-policy career It certainly received the most attention. In a packed room of media, corporate representatives, Internet policy advocates and even Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak, the FCC on Thursday passed new rules meant to ensure net neutrality principles would be the law of the land See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Movie Car Crashes
Car crashes suck, unless they are from movies and not real, at which point they are totally awesome. Here are some of the best car crashes from movies. If your computer seat has a belt buckle, we suggest buckling up before watching this. Just kidding. That’s a stupid and pointless idea. Unless you are wearing Google glasses. Just kidding again, … [Link]
Mashable » Exclusive interview: 'I'm a llama'
After two llamas on the run captured the nation's collective consciousness for a few brief hours on Thursday (only to be superseded by a damn dress), we sought out a llama for an exclusive interview with Mashable See also: 13 llamas llobbying for freedom Rojo the Llama is a 12-year-old Bolivian long-wooled llama with a very unique personality. His owner, Lori … [Link]
Slashdot » Surgeon: First Human Head Transplant May Be Just Two Years Away
HughPickens.com (3830033) writes "Michelle Star writes at C/net that Surgeon Sergio Canavero, director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group in Italy, believes he has developed a technique to remove the head from a non-functioning body and transplant it onto the healthy body. According to Canavero's paper published in Surgical Neurology International, first, both the transplant head and the donor body … [Link]
Mashable » Bolivian grandmas handball so hard to stay healthy
Team handball is a competitive Olympic sport in which two teams pass a ball using their hands and try to throw it into the other's goal In Bolivia, however, this sport is not reserved only for athletes. Grandmothers — known in the indigenous Aymara language as "Awichas" — hit the court once a week to compete with their peers. Before each … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West bursts into tears during revealing interview
LONDON —Kanye West is known for many things, most notably of late his erratic oscillations between outburst and apology. However, he showed a new side of himself this week when he burst into tears during an interview on the BBC's Radio 1. See also: Wait, what? Kanye West publicly apologizes to Beck … and Bruno Mars He was discussing his career … [Link]
Mashable » Atheist U.S. blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh
An American blogger of Bangladeshi origin who was an outspoken critic of religious extremism was hacked to death in an attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh Avijit Roy was walking with his wife, Rafida Ahmed, in the streets of Bangladesh's capital Thursday night when several attackers struck him with machetes, the Times of India reported. They had been returning from a book fair … [Link]
Mashable » 12 brickin' delicious food-inspired Lego creations
The highest honor one can bestow upon the world's greatest snacks is recreating them in Lego form Toy startup Pley is way ahead of us with colorful food-themed Lego sets that are custom-built based on designs submitted to PleyWorld, the company's design submission platform See also: 15-Year-Old Lego Genius Animates Movie Scenes in Brick Form Users can upload designs of their … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Color is this Dress: Solved With Science! [Video]
Over the past 24 hours, people have been raging madly on my Facebook feed about the color of a dress. I just couldn’t believe it. All I saw was a white and gold dress, but apparently, plenty of people saw it as black and blue. So if you’re wondering about what the truth is, here’s a video explaining the whole … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Ferrari jumps the units shark
Oceans and oceans of units, how large are your chips?, slither of a name challenge and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 27 February 2015
#NoEstimates — Allspaw also points out that the yearning to break the bonds of estimation is nothing newhes fond of quoting a passage from The Unwritten Laws of Engineering, a 1944 manual which says that engineers habitually try to dodge … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna says no more capes after 'nightmare' Brits fall gave her whiplash
LONDON — It's probably not a huge surprise to anyone who has watched (or repeatedly watched) Madonna's epic fall, but the singer has revealed it was just as bad as it looked See also: Too much material girl: The funniest Twitter reactions to Madonna's Brits fall "I had a little bit of whiplash, I smacked the back of my head," Madonna … [Link]
Mashable » 20 knitting fails worse than that itchy sweater
Sometimes you fail so hard, you're actually winning. There's nothing sadder than spending hours on a meticulously crafted knitting project only to find out it's too small. Or too big. Or somehow has three sleeves. See also: 15 great achievements in knitting All the planning in the world can't prepare you for the disappointment and despair of unraveling a homemade sweater. … [Link]
Slashdot » Fighting Scams Targeting the Elderly With Old-School Tech
itwbennett writes Sharp is launching a pair of landline phones designed to counter a growing form of fraud in Japan that preys upon the elderly. The 'ore ore' ('it's me, it's me') fraudsters pretend to be grandchildren in an emergency and convince their victims to send money, generally via ATM. Sharp's new phones are designed to alert seniors to the … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer captures the nutty lives of squirrels in snow
Vadim Trunov has an eye for wildlife that can make even the peskiest of squirrels seem lovable. The Russian photographer uses high-speed lenses to capture wildlife subjects normally too challenging to photograph out in nature. His latest series captures the secret lives of squirrels as they search for nuts in snowy forest outside of Voronezh. The photos take a closer look … [Link]
Mashable » 'This dress is why I have trust issues' and 10 other hilarious Amazon reviews of #thedress
LONDON — Amazon's reviews are often brilliant, but one page in particular is worth keeping an eye on at the moment. The product page for a white and gold blue and black dress has been bombarded with comment comedy since the Internet lost its mind over the issue of the item's colour. See also: What color is this dress: Gold and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What colour is the dress? Here's why we disagree
Science explains why the internet is split over the colour of a dress – and what it could tell us about our internal biases 
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Mashable » 10 destinations around the world for an amazing spring break
Spring break is coming up, and for students in cold climates, it can't come soon enough. The weather in the U.S., especially in the East Coast, shows no signs of improvement so a flight to a warm, sandy Caribbean island might be everyone's best choice until further notice See also: Plane slides off frozen runway at Dallas-Fort Worth These islands and … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Chinese New Year foods for luck and prosperity
Gong hay fat choy! In Cantonese, this means "happiness and prosperity." Feb. 19 marked the start of the new lunar year, so you'll want to memorize and shout this phrase loudly and often See also: 26 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong The Chinese year is 4713, also known as the year of the goat, per the 12-year rotating animal … [Link]
Mashable » The scientists in Antarctica who are solving world's greatest mysteries
In a remote land with no government or indigenous population, subzero temperatures, and minimal life, scientists are working to solve some of Earth's mysteries. Explorers first arrived in Antarctica in the late 1800's and, today, scientists from more than 28 different nations come to Earth's coldest continent to conduct experiments that are not able to be reproduced in any other place … [Link]
Mashable » The 'How to Get Away With Murder' season finale changed everything
WARNING: This post contains spoilers from the season finale of How to Get Away With Murder. Read at your own risk. How to Get Away With Murder just taught everyone How to Close Out Your Freshman Season Like a Badass. Going into the finale, we expected nothing less, though. This is a show that took joy in turning the tables on … [Link]
Mashable » A gold-white version of THAT dress could be on the way, sellers say
LONDON — One group of people are pleased about the Internet's agony over whether a dress is blue and black or white and gold: the sellers. See also: What color is this dress: Gold and white or blue and black? British clothing retailer Roman Originals, who are selling the controversial lace creation for £50 ($77), "woke to chaos" Friday morning after … [Link]
Slashdot » Teamsters Seek To Unionize More Tech Shuttle Bus Drivers In Silicon Valley
An anonymous reader writes with news about the effort to unionize shuttle drivers in Silicon Valley. "Shuttle bus drivers for five prominent tech companies will decide whether to unionize on Friday in a vote that has the potential to dramatically expand organized labor's territory in Silicon Valley and embolden others in the tech industry's burgeoning class of service workers to … [Link]
Mashable » 'House of Cards' fans are confused about when Season 3 arrives on Netflix
If American history has taught us anything it's that new seasons of House of Cards arrive at 3:01 a.m. ET, not 12:01 ET, you confused East Coasters Mashable confirmed with Netflix that all 13 episodes of Season 3 will come out on Feb. 27 at 3:01 a.m. ET and 12:01 a.m. PT, so you still have time gather snacks and beverages … [Link]
Mashable » The world has officially gone crazy: CNN interviewed a llama on live television
Move over, net neutrality. Llamas are dominating the news cycle — and CNN is leading hard-hitting coverage of the fuzzy creatures. After a high-speed chase involving two escaped llamas gripped the nation on Thursday, CNN journalist Don Lemon interviewed a celebrity llama named Pierre on live television. See also: How the Internet handled the Great Llama Escape of 2015 Pierre, who … [Link]
Slashdot » Patent Trolls On the Run But Not Vanquished Yet
snydeq writes Strong legislation that will weaken the ability of the trolls to shake down innovators is likely to pass Congress, but more should be done, writes InfoWorld's Bill Snyder. "The Innovation Act isn't an ideal fix for the program patent system. But provisions in the proposed law, like one that will make trolls pay legal costs if their claims … [Link]
Mashable » Good job, Internet. Your #TheDress jokes cured the blues
Oh, Internet, you had fun tonight The Great Dress Color Debate of 2015 took over the whole damn Internet on Thursday. And because humor is the best way to deal with controversial optical illusions, everyone chimed in with a joke See also: You can buy the blue-black, white-gold dress for $77 Now, we're left in stitches. (Sorry.) Read more… More about … [Link]
Mashable » $150K dress worn by Lupita Nyong'o at Oscars reported stolen
LOS ANGELES — The theft of a $150,000 pearl-covered gown worn by Lupita Nyong'o at the Oscars doesn't surprise Hollywood stylists who have personally experienced the seedy side of red carpet fashion. Style expert and fashion commentator Mary Alice Stephenson has for years heard stories about similar stolen celebrity items. "It's not shocking to me that this would be taken out … [Link]
Mashable » 16 couples that are definitely breaking up over the dress
That infamous dress has split more than the Internet. Sometimes, it's the little things in a relationship that can spark an argument, like leaving the toilet seat up, or seeing a dress that is clearly black and blue as white and gold. See also: You can buy the blue-black, white-gold dress for $77 But on Thursday night, no matter how many … [Link]
Mashable » 16 optical illusions more fun than that damn dress
Well, if we've learned anything from the Internet today, it's that your eyes can play tricks on you. A photo of one dress revealing what we suspect is an optical illusion split the Internet into two teams on Thursday: Team Blue and Black, and Team White and Gold See also: 15 people fiercely arguing about the color of this mind-boggling dress … [Link]
Mashable » Why that dress looks white and gold: It's overexposed
Yes, the Internet went crazy Thursday night over a dress that looked white and gold to some people, and blue and black to others. We're not here to debate why some people see it one way and some people see it otherwise. No, we're just here to point this out: The Internet is going nuts over a photo that's just terribly, … [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford confirmed for the 'Blade Runner' sequel
LOS ANGELES — You are now free to talk about the Blade Runner sequel like it's a real thing. And yes, Harrison Ford will be in it. Denis Villeneuve, who directed Prisoners, is in talks to helm the sequel, Alcon Entertainment announced in a press release Thursday, with plans to begin shooting next summer. Ford will reprise his role as bounty … [Link]
Mashable » You can buy the blue-black, white-gold dress for $77
The debate is over. The dress that had the Internet booking eye appointments is … *drumroll* … black and blue We're super sorry, Team White and Gold. Take one last moment to think the dress looks like something Donald Trump designed 
Image: Tumblr / SwikedSee also: 15 people fiercely arguing about the color of this mind-boggling dress On Thursday, a vicious … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Puts Users On Suicide Watch
Mark Wilson writes A few months ago Twitter was criticized for teaming up with suicide prevention charity Samaritans to automatically monitor for key words and phrases that could indicate that someone was struggling to cope with life. Despite the privacy concerns that surrounded Samaritans Radar, Facebook has decided that it is going to launch a similar program in a bid … [Link]
Mashable » New leaked photos show clearest view of Samsung's Galaxy S6 yet
Just days away from Mobile World Congress, and we may have gotten the clearest view yet of Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone, Newly leaked photos, obtained by Android Central, show the front and back sides of two versions of what's reportedly the upcoming Galaxy S6 See also: Samsung and HTC are poised to reclaim the biggest show in mobile The images show … [Link]
Mashable » United States' first plastic bag ban suspended pending 2016 vote
A groundbreaking California law that bans plastic bags has been postponed, after the plastic bag industry pushed a referendum onto the state ballot to overturn it. The legislation, which California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law last September, would have gone into effect this July. Now, it will be suspended until its fate is decided by voters during the November 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » What color is this dress: Gold and white or blue and black?
The world has suddenly been divided into two groups: the Blue and Blacks and the Gold and Whites The BBs and the GWs are screaming at each other in loungerooms, in offices, in different lighting across the globe. The cause of the great debate? The color of a dress. On Thursday, a user going by the name of Swiked posted a … [Link]
Mashable » 15 people fiercely arguing about the color of this mind-boggling dress
We’re not talking about llamas anymore, Internet — we've moved on to dresses See also: Your first look at the inevitable llama chase made-for-TV movie After a brief moment of solidarity Thursday afternoon, the Internet quickly returned to its natural state of people fighting about everything and anything, including the color of this dress: GUYS WHAT COLOR IS THIS DRESS?! pic.twitter.com/oyPQEJw4fh … [Link]
Mashable » Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart are the new 'Electra Woman and Dyna Girl'
LOS ANGELES — Fighting all evil deeds, with a smirk, a wink and probably a lot of potty humor: Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart are set to star in a campy reboot of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, the '70s female-superhero segment of Sid and Marty Krofft’s bizarro programming bloc. Legendary Entertainment and Fullscreen, the multichannel network that reps the YouTube … [Link]
Mashable » 10 pathogens take beautiful forms under the microscope
After the ebola outbreak began last year, many people in affected countries were frightened of the virus, an unseen killer. However, when viewed under an electronic microscope, invisible pathogens take a unique form, which scientists digitally color to assist them with their research. Take a look at these fascinating up-close images of several common pathogens that can cause human illnesses. Read … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Old PC File Transfer Problem
An anonymous reader writes I have an old Compaq Contura Aero laptop from the nineties (20 Mhz, 12 Mb RAM, Windows 3.11, 16-bit, PCMCIA, COM, LPT, floppy) with 160 Mb drive that I would want to copy in full to a newer machine. The floppies are so unreliable — between Aero's PCMCIA floppy drive and USB floppy disk drive — … [Link]
Mashable » Literacy program helps kids boost their confidence by reading to dogs
Dogs are always there to listen Molly and Leo, both 10-year-old Havanese dogs, have been helping children read as a part of non-profit organization JCC Manhattan's Gift of Literacy program at P.S. 163 for seven years according to DNA Info See also: Bionic eye implant lets a blind man see his wife for the first time in 10 years Reading to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Survata’s Consumer Feedback API Helps Power Business Decisions
The success of a company is so often related to how well they understand their customers. With today’s growing fascination with big data, users’ opinions are sometimes ignored.
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Mashable » Wait, what? Kanye West publicly apologizes to Beck … and Bruno Mars
LOS ANGELES — Out of the blue, more than two weeks after criticizing Beck for winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, Kanye West has publicly apologized on Twitter "I would like to publicly apologize to Beck, I’m sorry Beck," he tweeted Thursday It was the first part in a two-part apology spree in which West also said sorry to … [Link]
Slashdot » Xeroxed Gene May Have Paved the Way For Large Human Brain
sciencehabit writes Last week, researchers expanded the size of the mouse brain by giving rodents a piece of human DNA. Now another team has topped that feat, pinpointing a human gene that not only grows the mouse brain but also gives it the distinctive folds found in primate brains. The work suggests that scientists are finally beginning to unravel some … [Link]
Mashable » Sega classic 'ToeJam and Earl' hopes to Kickstart an indie reboot
In 1991, a really weird game came to the Sega Genesis. The story of two funky aliens trapped on a monstrous version of Earth haunted by evil dentists, herds of nerds and boogie-men was captivating to fans, and quickly became a cult classic Now one of its original creators wants to recapture the game's magic, eschewing the less-well-received sequels to reboot … [Link]
Mashable » Tuesday's gone: Why albums will be released globally on Fridays
Fridays are the new Tuesdays in the music world. On Feb. 26, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents labels worldwide, announced that Fridays will be the new international release day for albums. See also: How to share music on Pinterest The IFPI has been preparing for the change since last summer. Calling the goal "a big one, but … [Link]
Mashable » Lomography makes the instant camera way more fun with lenses and filters
Polaroid and Fujifilm own the instant camera world. Now Lomography, the company behind all those toy cameras you see at Urban Outfitters, wants a slice of the analog action. Selling just another instant camera wouldn't fly, though. The Lomo'Instant camera's hooks include attachable lenses, colored gel filters and manual shooting modes. Last year, Lomography took to Kickstarter to gauge the … [Link]
Mashable » Pakistan: Give us your fingerprints or lose your phone service
In an effort to create a national biometric database, Pakistani authorities are giving cell phone users an ultimatum: Verify your identity by submitting your fingerprints to the government, or their phone service will be shut off Mobile use in Pakistan has skyrocketed over the past decade, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority estimates that more than 100 million citizens use cell phones. … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter says it tripled the number of staff handling abuse reports within 6 months
Twitter has a rampant abuse and trolling problem — even its CEO knows it. But the social network claims it has made some big strides to mend this issue Twitter says it now receives five times as many abuse reports than it did six months ago, and has tripled the number of staff reviewing those reports within the same time period … [Link]
Mashable » From D.C. to Silicon Valley: Political figures find second careers in tech
On the list of eye-catching items one might include on a resume, saying you personally spoke on behalf of the president of the United States certainly ranks highly. You might reasonably assume a person with that qualification would become a talking head on some big television network, or use that prestige to represent a cause near and dear to him or … [Link]
Mashable » The ISIS campaign to erase history
When video of ISIS militants destroying a priceless seventh century statue at a museum in northern Iraq surfaced on Thursday, historians and archeologists the world over sounded the alarm. The destruction at the museum is a devastating loss, they say, as the ransacking of the "cradle of civilization" affects us all. See also: ISIS destroys ancient artifacts in new video "When … [Link]
Mashable » 3 little changes that will make a big difference in your online advertising
Online advertising has come a long way from the tacky, blinking banner ads of the 1990s. Today, sophisticated, highly targeted online ads are delivered through a plethora of digital channels, from search engines to mobile apps – and a growing number of marketers are reaping the benefits. With the right strategy, savvy tools, and smart resource allocation, even the smallest of … [Link]
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