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 » Forget Blue Steel and Magnum, here's a modern take on Zoolander's looks
No, you're aren't taking crazy pills. It's been almost 15 years since Derek Zoolander first debuted his signature look to the world. But Blue Steel is so last decade and has fallen significantly out of style. With Zoolander 2 on the horizon, it's time to update Derek's signature stares to be in sync with the current generation. See also: 10 deep … [Link]
Slashdot » On Firing Open Source Community Members
An anonymous reader writes: As open source started booming, more people joined. Opinionated people. People who listened to the "we welcome everyone!" message and felt that their opinion could be their primary contribution. For some, they felt showing up at the gig gave them the right to dictate what the band played. From a leadership perspective, this was a tough … [Link]
Mashable » What we know about security features on the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch can do a lot of things — monitor your heart rate, buy stuff with Apple Pay and even open your garage door. So how does the wearable, which goes on sale April 24, make sure that you — and not someone who has stolen your Apple Watch — are the one doing those things? See also: Why Apple … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Announces Android 5.1 Lollipop SDK
Google today released the SDK for the Android 5.1 Lollipop. The new developer tools come just 24 hours after Google announced the latest version of Android. Although Android 5.1 is mostly a maintenance update to 5.0.2, Google still added a few new features that are worth discussing.
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Mashable » 32 celebrities who made ridiculously good looking 'Zoolander' cameos
There are no small parts, just small Derek Zoolander Schools for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Want to Do Other Stuff Good Too That's why so many stars were jammed into the original Zoolander movie. No ants, to our knowledge, made cameos See also: 'Blue Steel' vs. Derek Zoolander's other really, really ridiculously good looks Some cameos were very 2001 … [Link]
Mashable » How Hillary Clinton's team found the 30,490 emails she handed over
Searching through inboxes isn't easy. And so the struggle was real for Hillary Clinton's lawyers, who were tasked with searching through more than 60,000 emails to determine which were legit "federal records" of interest to the State Department — and which were random dispatches about yoga. See also: Why Hillary Clinton couldn't put two email accounts on the same BlackBerry This, … [Link]
Mashable » Dark Sky's Apple Watch app will 'tap' your wrist before it rains
Dark Sky is bringing its weather-predicting superpowers to the Apple Watch The company revealed its upcoming app for the smartwatch on Monday, saying it will be available when the Apple Watch comes out next month. See also: 10 wrist-ready apps coming to the Apple Watch Like many smartwatch apps, Dark Sky's is centered around notifications. The app, which specializes in hyperlocal … [Link]
Slashdot » The Milky Way May Be 50 Percent Bigger Than Previously Thought
astroengine writes: A ring-like filament of stars wrapping around the Milky Way may actually belong to the galaxy itself, rippling above and below the relatively flat galactic plane. If so, that would expand the size of the known galaxy by 50 percent and raise intriguing questions about what caused the waves of stars. Scientists used data collected by the Sloan … [Link]
Mashable » Clay Aiken curses in 'The Runner-Up' trailer about his failed political bid
LOS ANGELES — Nice guys finish … second? That's doubly true for Clay Aiken, who ended his American Idol run as runner-up in 2003 and then lost his bid for Congress in 2014 The Runner-Up, whose trailer Mashable is exclusively debuting, below, explores his political defeat and his ambitious campaign leading up to Aiken's failure to win the seat in the … [Link]
Mashable » 8 dark film directors paired with their perfect Disney movie
Mashable confirmed on Tuesday that Tim Burton is attached to direct an upcoming live-action version of Disney's Dumbo — the animated film about an elephant with large ears who can fly. While Burton is no stranger to Disney adaptations — he directed Alice and Wonderland, although was probably overshadowed by Johnny Depp's costume — it's still certainly an interesting choice for … [Link]
Mashable » Popular chefs read one-star Yelp reviews for their restaurants
You can't please every foodie, especially if they're on Yelp. Foodbeast rounded up three popular Southern California chefs, two of whom have also been featured on the Food Network, to read out some outlying one-star Yelp reviews that are tarnishing their otherwise stellar online reputation If we could, we would give these reviewers one star. Apple Watch parody reveals why … [Link]
Mashable » Patrick Willis, the NFL superstar who walked away in his prime
In eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Patrick Willis racked up 732 tackles, 20.5 sacks, eight interceptions and served as the undisputed anchor for what was often one of the NFL's most feared defenses Now, having just turned 30, Willis is walking away from the game even though he likely could play on for several more years if he … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Chuck Norris Turns 75 Today: Here’s a Video of Him Kicking People [Video]
The legend turns 75 today! Can you believe it? To celebrate the man who inspired the Chuck Norris facts, here’s a supercut of him kicking stuff… and people. Mostly people. And stuff. Warning: Video contains one f bomb at 0:11. [HuffPo] The post Chuck Norris Turns 75 Today: Here’s a Video of Him Kicking People [Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Mashable » Google CFO retires with a candid memo about work/life balance
“After nearly seven years as CFO, I will be retiring from Google to spend more time with my family." That's how Patrick Pichette, one of Google's highest-ranking executives, led his announcement on Tuesday that he'd be retiring from his role at the company. That line of reasoning has become something of a safe cliché among notable executives leaving their posts. But … [Link]
Slashdot » Reactions to the New MacBook and Apple Watch
As the dust settles from Apple's press conference yesterday, there have been a broad variety of reactions around the web. Robinson Meyer at The Atlantic says Apple's $10,000 watch demonstrates the company has lost its soul. "The prices grate. And they grate not because they’re so expensive, but because they’re gratuitously expensive. … To many commentators, this is unsurprising. It’s … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Zealand Government Launches API Portal for Businesses
The New Zealand government has launched an API portal to encourage businesses to integrate with government services. New Zealand has one of the more advanced government digital strategies in the world, and the initiative is a strong, early industry example of how governments can communicate the value of APIs to industry.
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Mashable » My Apple Watch nightmare
After covering a big Apple event, I usually feel similarly to how I feel after a drunk brunch: tired but pleasantly buzzed But on Monday, following the Apple Watch presentation in San Francisco from across the country, I felt something different: a sense of dread that I couldn't quite explain. See also: Why I Won't Be Buying an Apple Watch Many … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SOA Software Rebrands as Akana to Reflect Company Direction
To reflect the changing business landscape of microservice APIs, Internet of Things connectivity and cloud integration, API management provider SOA Software believes the time is right to rebrand, choosing to change its business name to
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Mashable » 12 stunning photos of beautiful nighttime views
Last week, we asked our photo community to venture out past sunset and photograph the night sky. We wanted to see light paintings, office building fluorescents illuminating blackened city streets and portraits taken in low light settings. Our guest host was New York-based street artist Humza Deas, a 17-year-old photographer who shoots primarily in the dark. See also: 18 photos that … [Link]
Mashable » This startup will let you rent the Apple Watch for $45
A startup called Lumoid will be renting out Apple Watches for $45 as a way to give consumers the opportunity to try out the pricey device before making a purchase. Lumoid, which offers a similar service for wearable tech devices from the likes of Fitbit, Jawbone and Garmin, said it will start renting Apple Watch models to help users determine if … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Apple Watch accessories to trick out your new timepiece
We’ve only had the lowdown on the Apple Watch for 24 hours, but third-party accessory manufacturers have already been busy creating products to compliment the new wearable In what promises to be the mere beginning of an onslaught of related gadgets and gizmos, we've taken a quick look at recently revealed Apple Watch accessories — from charging stands to cases — … [Link]
Mashable » Marvin Gaye family awarded $7.4 million in 'Blurred Lines' trial
LOS ANGELES — The "Blurred Lines" trial brought a blurred verdict — but the damages were very clearly in favor of the Marvin Gaye family, to the distinctive tune of $7.4 million. A federal jury on Tuesday found that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams lifted "Blurred Lines" from Gaye's 1977 hit "Got to Give It Up," but conceded that they didn't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I showed that nicotine is a gateway to hard drugs
Forty years ago, Denise Kandel proposed that cigarettes could boost the chances of people using drugs like cocaine. She reveals how she finally got the evidence (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Sugar Industry Shaped NIH Agenda On Dental Research
sciencehabit writes: The sugar industry convinced the U.S. National Institutes of Health that studies that might persuade people to cut back on sugary foods should not be part of a national plan to fight childhood tooth decay, a new study of historical documents argues. The authors say the industry's activities, which occurred more than 40 years ago, are reminiscent of … [Link]
Mashable » Treasure from Alexander the Great's reign found in Israeli cave
A rare cache of jewelry and silver coins, minted during the reign of Alexander the Great, has been discovered in a stalactite filled cave in northern Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Monday. The 2,300-year-old treasure was found by three members of the Israeli Caving Club who wriggled through a narrow passage at the entrance of the stalactite cave … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’, Trailer #2 [Video]
Looks like Inside Out is going to be the next big hit from Pixar, and somehow each trailer they release looks better than the last. [Image via TeaserTrailer, clip via MovieClipsTRAILERS] The post Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’, Trailer #2 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Goat Cosplays as Elsa and Anna from Frozen [Videos]
Youtuber Lil’Critterz dressed a up goat (Peppa Lass from Tennessee) as Elsa (above) and Anna (below) from frozen, and while the whole concept can seem to be completely ridiculous, I find that “Elsa” goat totally works in my mind. [Lil’Critterz] The post Goat Cosplays as Elsa and Anna from Frozen [Videos] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Obi-Wan’s Ghost ACTUALLY Should Have Done [Video]
He’ll be even more annoying than you can possibly imagine! [Dorkly] The post What Obi-Wan’s Ghost ACTUALLY Should Have Done [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 10 deep moments with Derek Zoolander
Derek Zoolander: man, model, philosopher. Everyone knows that Derek Zoolander is more than just a really, really good looking face. Behind his Blue Steel stare is a brain that is bursting with deep thoughts that he's dying to gift upon the world. See also: 'Blue Steel' vs. Derek Zoolander's other really, really ridiculously good looks He may not be totally sure … [Link]
Slashdot » Was Linus Torvalds Right About C++ Being So Wrong?
Nerval's Lobster writes: Perhaps the most famous rant against C++ came from none other than Linus Torvalds in 2007. "C++ is a horrible language," he wrote, for starters. "It's made more horrible by the fact that a lot of substandard programmers use it, to the point where it's much much easier to generate total and utter crap with it." He's … [Link]
Mashable » You can pair the $10,000 gold Apple Watch with a $49 plastic band, after all
In the rush to parse all the details around the Apple Watch and its much-hyped bands, it was unclear whether or not all the wristbands — regardless of price — would be interchangeable We now know that you can, in fact, use any of its bands on any of its Apple Watch cases. What looked like a smartwatch class warfare talking … [Link]
Mashable » Sewage testing can predict obesity rates
We are all populated by microbes — helpful or otherwise — which form a community known as a microbiomeRecent research by Ryan Newton and co-workers has shown that sewage-based analysis of the human microbiome can be used to diagnose health issues at a population level. Large-scale monitoring of human populations and their activities takes many forms, from satellite imagery to censuses, … [Link]
Mashable » Why Hillary Clinton couldn't put two email accounts on the same BlackBerry
Hillary Clinton has finally spoken out about the controversy that has dogged her for a week since it came to light that she used a personal email server for her activities as secretary of state. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Clinton implied that she prioritized her personal convenience, since she didn't want to carry two devices on her: one for … [Link]
Mashable » The Mountain from 'Game of Thrones' is shattering more strength records
A little over a month ago, the man who plays The Mountain on Game of Thrones broke a 1,000-year-old record, becoming the "World's Strongest Viking" with the lift of a log. But that's just not good enough for 6'9" Icelander Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. He wants to be the World's Strongest Man. From someone who exclaimed, "Nothing can stop me! Nothing can … [Link]
Mashable » Live-action 'Dumbo' taking flight at Disney with Tim Burton
LOS ANGELES — From Big Eyes to big ears: Tim Burton — whose Alice in Wonderland made more than $1 billion worldwide for Disney — is attached to direct a live-action version of Dumbo, Mashable has confirmed. There's no release date and the project is still in development while Burton works on Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, which is currently … [Link]
Mashable » Tsarnaev's blood-streaked messages shown to jury in Boston Bombing trial
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev took a pencil to the side of a boat in a Watertown, Massachuetts, backyard as he hid from police after the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013, scrawling messages into the paint as he reflected on the violence. Jurors in Tsarnaev's trial were shown photographs of the notes on Tuesday, written on the bloodied inside of a boat riddled … [Link]
Mashable » FW: A new problem from Hillary Clinton's old inbox
“Bunker Hillary" That was the title of an article about Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign and its frosty relationship with the media "Even seasoned political journalists describe reporting on Hillary as a torturous experience," wrote Michael Crowley, who now serves as senior foreign affairs correspondent for Politico. See also: What we know about Hillary Clinton's personal email system Times may have … [Link]
Mashable » Disney Princesses give their younger selves some honest life advice
With such strong role models, who needs a prince? In celebration of National Women's Day, these Disney Princesses doled out some knowledge they wish they'd received when they were younger. With a pun in every line, the princesses urge their younger selves to be their "own fairy godmother" and to not dream their lives away. Oh yeah, and don't steal … [Link]
Slashdot » Incomplete Microsoft Patch Left Machines Exposed To Stuxnet LNK Vulnerability
msm1267 writes: A five-year-old Microsoft patch for the .LNK vulnerability exploited by Stuxnet failed to properly protect Windows machines, leaving them exposed to exploits since 2010. Microsoft today is expected to release a security bulletin, MS15-020, patching the vulnerability (CVE-2015-0096). It is unknown whether there have been public exploits of patched machines. The original LNK patch was released Aug. 2, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sims 4' fans have logged over 12,000 years of gameplay
Sims fans have created several lifetimes of memories since the game was first released. We only have the latest to go by, but that's still more than enough woohoos to go around. In over 107 million hours of gameplay, roughly 12,205 years, since the release of Sims 4, fans have fallen in love, climbed their way to the tops of their … [Link]
Mashable » Ecstasy is temporarily legal in Ireland because of a loophole
A lot of people may be looking up last minute flights to Ireland after a court ruling means the possession of drugs such as ecstasy and ketamine are legal until the loophole is closed. Politicians will be sitting late into the night in Dublin to pass emergency legislation after the Court of Appeal made a ruling Tuesday morning that makes possession … [Link]
Mashable » Huge icebergs are washing up on Cape Cod shores after winter blizzards
Sticking out into the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Boston is a peninsula susceptible to an occasional winter blizzard This winter, however, Cape Cod was walloped time and again. Towns from Provincetown to Wellfleet and Falmouth were pummeled by multiple historic storms and extremely cold conditions, with snow depths exceeding two feet as recently as last week See also: Watch a 20-Mile … [Link]
Mashable » NFL player ___________ arrested on domestic violence charges
Note: San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller was arrested on spousal battery charges, the Associated Press reported Monday night. With the spate of domestic violence cases continuing to roil the NFL, at this point it's sadly just more efficient to go with a fill-in-the-blanks post. So here we are. NFL player _______________ was arrested on charges of domestic violence today, according … [Link]
Slashdot » UK ISPs Quietly Block Sites That List Pirate Bay Proxies
An anonymous reader tips news that six ISPs in the UK are now blocking sites that simply link to proxies for The Pirate Bay. This follows efforts from copyright holders to block access to the proxy sites themselves — which they've done to limited success through orders from the UK's High Court. [R]estricting access to proxies did not provide a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: the laser weapon you'll never see, new Apple product launches, whether praise turns kids narcissistic, and more 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Characters in Video Games: One Step Forward Followed by One Step Back?
Check out this interesting discussion that recently took place on Twitter between Polygon.com review editor Arthur Boop Gies and Michael Hartman, CEO of Frogdice, on the hypersexualization of characters in video games. While Gies is all about creating characters that embrace reality with their outfits, Hartman thinks variety is the way to go. What do you guys think? Check out … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lightsabers: A Star Wars Remix Music Video by Eclectic Method
In anticipation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Eclectic Method used some cool scenes from the six first Star Wars movies to create a remix music video featuring the favorite weapon of Jedi Masters: The lightsaber. [Eclectic Method] The post Lightsabers: A Star Wars Remix Music Video by Eclectic Method appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford clipped a tree after his engine failed, preliminary report says
LOS ANGELES — Harrison Ford's engine cut out cold, and without sufficient momentum to make it back to the airport where he'd just taken off, he was forced to put his vintage WWII plane down, clipping a tall tree as he plunged into the golf course below, federal investigators have confirmed. The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report Tuesday, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Blue Steel' vs. Derek Zoolander's other really, really ridiculously good looks
The only thing better than the return of Zoolander is orange mocha frappuccinos Paramount confirmed on Tuesday that the classic 2001 comedy is getting a sequel in the most model-esque way possible: A Hansel/Zoolander walk-off in the middle of a Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week. See also: Go inside the teenage bedrooms of classic movies Zoolander 2 is set to … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Insert a Synthetic Memory Into the Brain of a Sleeping Mouse
the_newsbeagle writes: Scientists are learning how to insert fake memories into the brain via precise electrical stimulation (abstract). In the latest experiment, they gave sleeping mice a synthetic memory that linked a particular location in a test chamber to a pleasurable sensation. (At least they gave the mice a nice memory.) The researchers first recorded the electrical signals from the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Curiosity's arm short circuit leaves Mars rover stranded
NASA's Curiosity rover has been stuck in place on Mars since February 27 after a short circuit triggered on-board safety alerts 
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Mashable » Apple's new MacBook might be great, but not for everyone
There’s a lot to like about Apple's new MacBook. It's amazingly thin and light, it's beautifully designed and it brings several interesting new technological solutions, including a thinner keyboard and the thinnest Retina display ever Given its looks and portability, I desperately want to buy one — but I won't. And I reckon many professionals won't, either See also: Why Apple … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Applies Versioning Strategy to Marketing API
Late last year, Facebook announced its move to an API versioning model. Facebook has now adopted a versioning and migration strategy for its Marketing API. The approach allows app builders to roll out changes over time.
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Mashable » Photos surface of Kremlin critic's alleged killers in getaway car
KIEV, Ukraine — Photographs published online by a Russian newspaper claim to show two of the five suspects in the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov driving the getaway car used in the crime shortly before it took place. Moskovsky Komsomolets, a daily newspaper known for publishing sensational and controversial content, published two photographs on its website on Tuesday it … [Link]
Mashable » Report: CIA tried to crack security on Apple products for almost a decade
The CIA has continuously tried to break security protections of iPhones and iPads for several years, according to a new report from The Intercept. Spies hired by the U.S. government presented their findings at an annual CIA-sponsored conference called "The Jamboree," a secret gathering of sorts during which researchers discuss how to exploit security holes in commercial electronics, according to The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Atlantean Delicacy [Comic]
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Mashable » A pop-up 'pignic' full of teacup pigs is coming to London
LONDON — In a city with a cat cafe and an owl bar it seems almost wrong to not have a pig pop-up so, lo and behold, there's a "pignic" planned for May. See also: This Adorable Baby Pig on Instagram Will Make You Squeal Over the second bank holiday weekend from May 21 to 23, Yelp and a specialist breeding … [Link]
Mashable » Google Calendar is now available as an iPhone app
Google Calendar officially landed on the iPhone on Tuesday. As Google's own blog post put it: "It's about time." See also: Why Apple Pay Is the Most Secure Payment Platform on the Planet Google launched the revamped calendar app for Android back in November. It's all about spending less time when managing your time. iPhone users were always able to import … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Video Storage For Time Capsule?
New submitter dwywit, anticipating World Backup Day, writes I've been asked to film this year's ANZAC services in my town. This is a big one, as it's the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, and dear to our hearts here in Oz. The organisers have asked me to provide a camera-to-projector setup for remote viewing (they're expecting big crowds this year), … [Link]
Mashable » New video shows Dzhokhar Tsarnaev at Boston Marathon bombing
Footage shown to jurors at the Boston Marathon bombing trial on Monday shows Dzhokhar Tsarnaev planting a backpack near the finish line, walking away calmly from the first bomb blast and even buying milk at Whole Foods afterward. The FBI has now released the surveillance video. It also shows Tsarnaev with his older brother, Tamerlan, before the bombings. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's … [Link]
Mashable » BBC suspends Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson after 'fracas' with a producer
LONDON — Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC following a fracas with a Top Gear producer. An investigation is underway and the BBC Two show won't be broadcast this Sunday See also: There's a giant statue of the Stig from 'Top Gear' making its way across Europe The BBC issued a short statement Tuesday: “Following a fracas with a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple ResearchKit Promises To Revolutionize Medical Research
Apple surprised everyone on Monday by announcing ResearchKit, a new set of tools for the medical community to improve studies and research. Apple believes tapping the power of the crowd will lead to better healthcare for all of us.
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Slashdot » CIA Tried To Crack Security of Apple Devices
According to a story at The Guardian passed on by an anonymous reader, The CIA led sophisticated intelligence agency efforts to undermine the encryption used in Apple phones, as well as insert secret surveillance back doors into apps, top-secret documents published by the Intercept online news site have revealed. he newly disclosed documents from the National Security Agency's internal systems … [Link]
Mashable » The $16 million gender bias lawsuit: Key revelations from Ellen Pao's testimony
SAN FRANCISCO — A high-profile sex discrimination trial against a premiere venture capital firm reached a pivotal moment in San Francisco Superior Court Monday when the accuser Ellen Pao took the stand to testify against her former employer. Pao, a former junior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, is seeking $16 million from the firm in backpay and future wage … [Link]
Mashable » Get a taste of Don Draper's New York during 'Mad Men Restaurant Week'
Nostalgia will be palpable in New York City at the end of the month, when locals and visitors will be able to get a taste of Don Draper's world. Thirty-four top New York City restaurants are participating in "Mad Men Dining Week," from March 23 to 29, and will serve 1960s-inspired lunches in celebration (and anticipation) of the last season of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Liquid metal brings shape-shifting robot a step closer
A metal alloy that powers its own movement and deforms to get through tight spots could let us to build a Terminator 2-style robot (minus homicidal tendencies) 
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New Scientist – News » Obama asked to protect whales from sound blasting
Opening up Atlantic coast to seismic testing – using airgun blasts to prospect for oil – will pose significant threat to marine life, say scientists 
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New Scientist – News » Apple ResearchKit and Watch will boost health research
Last night, Apple didn't just launch its smart watch. It also unveiled ResearchKit, software that will connect users directly to medical research studies 
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Mashable » The great snowmelt of 2015 is underway … sort of
For people living east of the Rocky Mountains, the winter of 2014-15 has been interminable. Week after week of bone-chilling, teeth-chattering and even hair-freezing cold has slid down from the Arctic The cold fronts this season weren't ordinary fronts. They seemed to be seeking revenge for some insult that happened long ago, blasting cities from Chicago to New York with dangerously … [Link]
Mashable » The very real politics of EVE's virtual society
Around this time last year I started getting wind of "The Bloodbath of B-R5B." The epic battle took place in the massive multiplayer online-space-simulator EVE, and according to the game's developer, resulted in an estimated $300,000 loss of digital property. Although I had been interested in EVE and its stalwart community prior to reading about what has come to be known … [Link]
Mashable » 'Inside Out' trailer follows the wild emotions inside a tween girl's brain
After months of teasing, Pixar has released a trailer for Inside Out that gives a real peek into what we can expect from the film Amy Poehler and Bill Hader, the stars of the movie, premiered the film's third trailer on Ellen on Tuesday. See also: Oh Friday, it's Joy: Amy Poehler brings the 'Inside Out' feelings together Inside Out follows … [Link]
Slashdot » Secret Service Testing Drones, and How to Disrupt Them
schwit1 writes with this news from the Associated Press: Mysterious, middle-of-the-night drone flights by the U.S. Secret Service during the next several weeks over parts of Washington — usually off-limits as a strict no-fly zone — are part of secret government testing intended to find ways to interfere with rogue drones or knock them out of the sky, The Associated … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Young Lady Totally Owns Dragonforce’s “Through the Fire and Flames” on the Electric Guitar [Video]
Watch 15-year-old guitarist Tina S. as she covers (and totally owns) “Through the fire and flames” by Dragon Force on her Vigier Excalibur Custom electric guitar. [Tina S] The post Young Lady Totally Owns Dragonforce’s “Through the Fire and Flames” on the Electric Guitar [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Hero Soccer: A Game of Soccer with The Most Badass Superheroes from Pop Culture
Here’s what happens when your favorite movie and comic book heroes come together for an epic game of soccer. [Ronnie Street Stunts] The post Super Hero Soccer: A Game of Soccer with The Most Badass Superheroes from Pop Culture appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Hear a full-length cut of the 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' theme song
"Females are strong as hell!" Those who spent their weekend binge-watching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt likely still have the show's undeniably catchy theme song running on loop in their heads. Thankfully, the Gregory Brothers — also known as the guys behind Songify This — released the full-length version of the song, which they produced specifically for the Netflix show. Lemon: 1, … [Link]
Mashable » The women of the U.S. Supreme Court are now Lego figures
All rise, this court is now in session, these honorable Lego bricks presiding. Maia Weinstock has created custom Lego minifigures based on tlhe four women who've held a seat on the Supreme Court in its 226 years as an established branch of government — Sandra Day O'Conner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. See also: 12 brickin' delicious food-inspired … [Link]
Mashable » 'Zoolander 2' finally has a release date from Paramount
Movies are about to get really, really, ridiculously good looking Paramount announced Tuesday that the 2001 iconic comedy Zoolander will indeed be getting a sequel, aptly titled Zoolander 2, set to hit theaters on Feb. 12, 2016 See also: 11 film sequels that don't exist but probably should The film's original stars, Ben Stiller, who played the title character Derek Zoolander, … [Link]
Mashable » 3,000 human skeletons discovered beneath London streets
LONDON — Excavators are digging up an estimated 3,000 human skeletons from beneath the streets of London. Archeologists are working on the Bedlam burial ground beneath Liverpool Street, which contains bodies dating from 1569 to at least 1738. Victims of the Black Death are among the deceased, and scientists hope that tests conducted on the bones will help further our understanding … [Link]
Mashable » Lemon: 1, Dog: 0
When life gives you lemons, freak out. It seems this adorable golden retriever is experiencing lemons for the first time. Unfortunately, he doesn't know what to do with all that sour and just ends up losing it. Looks like he needs some lemon-aid. (Sorry.) New video shows Dzhokhar Tsarnaev at Boston Marathon bombing Hear a full-length cut of the 'Unbreakable … [Link]
Mashable » The first TV ad for the Apple Watch is so very Apple
The first TV ad for the Apple Watch has arrived — and it's 60 seconds of exactly what you'd expect from the company. Against a stark white background, punchy music and no voiceover, the ad highlights the many capabilities of the much-hyped Apple Watch. It walks us through the many style options for the smartwatch and plays up the versatility … [Link]
Mashable » Star Wars adding its first lesbian character in new book 'Lords of the Sith'
LONDON — The forthcoming Star Wars novel, Lords of the Sith, due out at the end of next month, will include a lesbian character — the first to appear in the series See also: Catwoman is bisexual: Paws up for equal representation in comics Series Editor Shelly Shapiro, who works for UK-based science fiction and fantasy publisher Del Rey, told Big … [Link]
Mashable » Republican senators' open letter to Iran sparks fierce Twitter spat
Forty-seven Republican senators signed their names to an open letter to Iran on Monday, emphasizing that once President Barack Obama leaves office, any deal made with Iran on the country's nuclear deescalation during his tenure would not hold. The letter also kicked off an international Twitter slap-fight between the senator behind the controversial letter and the leaders of Iran See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Clinton's Private Email System Gets a Security "F" Rating
Penguinisto writes According to a scan by Qualys, Hillary Clinton's personal e-mail server, which has lately generated more than a little controversy in US political circles, has earned an "F" rating for security from the security vendor. Problems include SSL2 support, a weak signature, and only having support for older TLS protocols, among numerous other problems. Note that there are … [Link]
Mashable » Oklahoma frat's 'house mom,' 79, seen using racial slur in a Vine
After a University of Oklahoma fraternity was closed Monday over a racist video, a 79-year-old woman, whom the student newspaper identifies as the frat's "house mom," was seen in a new video repeatedly singing a racial slur as a rap song plays in the background. The frat, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), was shut down and its members suspended when a video … [Link]
Mashable » Derek Zoolander and Hansel storm the runway at Paris Fashion Week
Prepare yourselves. It's a walk-off The eccentric duo from the 2001 comedy Zoolander made a surprise cameo at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday during the Valentino runway show. It seems Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson still have their classic "blue steel" stares, upstaging the other models as only Derek and Hansel could. See also: 21 Fashion Week attendees reveal the cheapest … [Link]
Slashdot » Does USB Type C Herald the End of Apple's Proprietary Connectors?
An anonymous reader writes The Verge has an interesting editorial about the USB Type C connector on the new Macbook, and what this might mean for Apple's Lightning and Thunderbolt connectors. The former is functionally identical to USB Type C, and the latter has yet to prove popular in the external media and "docking" applications for which it was originally … [Link]
Mashable » 'Queer as Folk' creator explains why you'll eat up his new drama and comedy
The man behind Queer as Folk and the revival of Doctor Who, producer Russell T. Davies, has never shied away from taking a risk on television. So have no doubts about it: His latest venture is as crazy as they come. Crazy and fantastic It all started with Cucumber, a story about a middle-aged gay man at the start of a … [Link]
Mashable » Black University of Oklahoma students urge change after racist video
UPDATE, March 10, 1 p.m. ET: President Boren has expelled two students in Sigma Alpha Epsilon seen chanting in the video. He said the students "played a leadership role" in singing the chant and "created a hostile learning environment" on campus. The students' names were not revealed A racially-charged fraternity scandal is giving a voice to the very students it tried … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kids These Days [Comic]
Yep, that’s exactly how my oldest son reacts, but somehow, the younger one can play with his toys for hours while completely ignoring video games or the TV set. [Source: The GamerCat] The post Kids These Days [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » This Idea Must Die: Which science ideas should retire?
Brain plasticity, godlessness, Malthusian notions – many theories need burying, say the intellectual glitterati who reply to John Brockman's latest question 
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Mashable » Apple donates more than $50 million to improve diversity in tech
Just in case the Apple Watch wasn't enough to garner some positive headlines the morning after its big event, Apple appears to have a backup The company has pledged to donate more than $50 million to a collection of nonprofit groups with the aim of improving diversity in the technology industry, according to Fortune See also: How the biggest tech companies … [Link]
Mashable » Flight attendant rocks out to 'Uptown Funk' while everyone waits for takeoff
Looks like we found ourselves a bona fide fly girl A flight attendant on a WestJet flight entertained passengers waiting for takeoff by breaking it down to Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk," and gained attention when her brother uploaded the video to Reddit on Monday, explaining his sister was a former breakdancer No surprise there — she's smoother than a fresh … [Link]
Slashdot » TSYNC Not a Hard Requirement For Google Chrome After All
An anonymous reader writes A few days ago it appeared that Google began requiring new versions of the Linux kernel for the Chrome/Chromium web browser. To some people, such requirement smelled funny, and it turns out that those people had the right hunch. Google does not intend for there to be a hard requirement on the latest versions of the … [Link]
Mashable » Wikipedia is suing the NSA over its mass surveillance program
Wikipedia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the constitutionality of the National Security Agency's mass surveillance of Internet communications, a sudden and striking challenge that comes nearly two years after Edward Snowden's disclosures first began. The online encyclopedia suit against the NSA and the Justice Department claims that the U.S. government's mass surveillance regime threatens freedom of speech under the First … [Link]
Mashable » World's biggest aircraft gets closer to takeoff
The world's largest aircraft is also the newest. Airlander 10 is 302 feet long — large enough to hold about 14 of the first plane the Wright Brothers flew — and full of helium. See also: Solar-powered plane takes off on historic round-the-world trip The airship, built by British company Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) and originally funded by the U.S. government, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Select Logitech PC Gaming Products
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 50% off on select Logitech PC gaming products such as mice, headsets, and more! [Up to 50% Off Select Logitech PC Gaming Products] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Select Logitech PC Gaming Products appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Smash Bros Claps WITH REALISTIC AUDIO [Video]
When you lose in Smash Bros, you get an animation of the loser clapping his hands for the winner, but in the game, that clapping is silent. Youtuber GrumpOut changed all that and added realistic audio on top of the animations. Some of them might be a little boring, but here and there, you get a few that will really … [Link]
Mashable » Chuck Norris vs. an average 75-year-old man
For Chuck Norris, getting older is just a technicality. The kung fu master, Texas Ranger and King of the Bowflex turns 75 today, much to the amazement of his countless hordes of enemies. Although many are well into retirement by age 75, Chuck is still very much in the public eye, having recently been seen in the kicking ass in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kangaroo frozen in time by red dust storm
This grey kangaroo probably died at the peak of Australia's recent 15-year drought, and then became half-buried in the country's iconic red dirt 
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Mashable » Previously unheard Jimi Hendrix track discovered after 50 years
Shortly before he was discovered by Animals bassist Chas Chandler and lit a fuse under the international music scene with the Experience, Jimi Hendrix played with a variety of other musicians. During the mid 60s he jammed with the likes of Little Richard and the Isley Brothers and managed to get himself into a laughably bad contract with notorious label boss … [Link]
Mashable » Fountains in London are actually a giant, secret game of Snake
LONDON — Before Candy Crush, Angry Birds and FarmVille, there was Snake Most people who owned Nokia phones lost a lot of time in the frustrating pursuit of setting a new personal best. See also: 'Snake' Game Comes to Life in Stop-Motion Chalk Art The objective of the game, which originated in the 1970s and became popular on Nokia handsets in … [Link]
Slashdot » Gigaom Closes Shop
Presto Vivace writes "What a loss for the tech community," linking to this announcement at Gigaom that the site is shutting down: Gigaom recently became unable to pay its creditors in full at this time. As a result, the company is working with its creditors that have rights to all of the company's assets as their collateral. All operations have … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Public vs. private cloud: Price isnt enough
This post was originally published on Limn This. The lightly edited version that follows is republished with permission. Last October, Simon Wardley and I stood on a rainy sidewalk at 28th St. in New York City arguing politely (hes British) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First-Person Human Cannonball GoPro Footage [Video]
See what it’s like to be a human cannonball with this spectacular GoPro footage, courtesy of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. [The Watercooler] The post First-Person Human Cannonball GoPro Footage [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Wikimedia Foundation Files Suit Against NSA and DOJ
jrepin sends along the news (excerpted from the Wikimedia Foundation's blog) that Today, the Wikimedia Foundation is filing suit against the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the United States. The lawsuit challenges the NSA's mass surveillance program, and specifically its large-scale search and seizure of internet communications — frequently referred to as "upstream" surveillance. … [Link]
Mashable » 'One was dreaming of gold in Rio': France mourns athletes killed in helicopter crash
The French sports world was in mourning on Tuesday following news of the tragic deaths of three prominent figures who were among the 10 killed in a crash involving two helicopters in Argentina on Monday See also: 10 die in helicopter crash while filming French reality show 'Dropped' Olympic gold medal swimmer Camille Muffat, Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine and sailor Florence … [Link]
Slashdot » On the Dangers and Potential Abuses of DNA Familial Searching
Advocatus Diaboli sends a story of how a high tech forensic procedure almost led investigators to the wrong person. In 1996, a young woman named Angie Dodge was assaulted and murdered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. There was a conviction in the case, but later reports claimed the wrong man was in prison, and police thought there were more than one … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trade pact may cause environmental problems, warn MPs
The TTIP trade deal that the US and European Union are negotiating could lead to a decline in environmental safeguards, says report by UK politicians 
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Mashable » Yankee fans with a spare $600,000 can buy the old Yankee Stadium lettering
You may wanna free up some room in your fan cave, because a few massive pieces of Yankee history just went on sale. You can now potentially own the iconic blue “YANKEE STADIUM” lettering that hung outside the iconic Bronx stadium. The letters will be auctioned off at Sotheby’s on April 1st in an event hosted by legendary Pinstriper and current … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia Airlines towelette discovered on beach in Western Australia
Authorities involved in the search for MH370 are investigating a packaged Malaysia Airlines moist towelette that washed up on a Western Australia beach last year Retirees Kingsley and Vicki Miller were walking along a beach in the town of Cervantes on July 2, 2014, when they noticed the small item in the sand, Nine News reported. See also: Battery in MH370 … [Link]
Mashable » Myanmar police charge at student protesters with batons
Hundreds of riot police charged at students protesting Myanmar's new education law on Tuesday, pummelling them with batons and then dragging them into trucks, bringing a quick, harsh end to a weeklong standoff. Police threw stones and jumped over fences as they broke up the demonstration. Some students and monks were chased into a Buddhist monastery, said Honey Oo, a student … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 March 2015
Surgical Micro-Robot Swarms — A swarm of medical microrobots. Start with cm sized robots. These already exist in the form of pillbots and I reference the work of Paolo Darios lab in this direction. Then get 10 times smaller to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Lean UX Workshop – $39.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Lean UX Workshop" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-03-11 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Internet offers help to homeless Sierra Leone athlete whose family died of Ebola
LONDON — A top athlete from Sierra Leone who came to the UK for the Commonwealth Games last summer and ended up staying on after his family died from Ebola is facing deportation, but the Internet is rushing to his help. See also: Ugandan rugby stars turn up 6 months after disappearing in Scotland Jimmy Thoronka ended up homeless and overstaying … [Link]
Mashable » Could 'Sprayable Sleep' help your insomnia?
You spray your hair to keep it in place. You spray your mouth to keep your breath fresh on first dates. Now, how about spraying your neck to help you fall asleep? Sprayable Inc. co-founders Ben Yu and Deven Soni may have just created the answer to your sleepless nights with Sprayable Sleep, the world's first topical sleep spray. Reaching insomniacs … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Secret Service looking into ways to knock drones out of the sky
WASHINGTON — Mysterious, middle-of-the-night drone flights by the U.S. Secret Service during the next several weeks over parts of Washington — usually off-limits as a strict no-fly zone — are part of secret government testing intended to find ways to interfere with rogue drones or knock them out of the sky, The Associated Press has learned. See also: Google will soon … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trade pact will cause environmental problems, warn MPs
The TTIP trade deal that the US and European Union are negotiating could lead to a decline in environmental safeguards, says report by UK politicians
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Mashable » German government backs end-to-end encryption for email
BERLIN — Users of an email service backed by the German government will soon be able to rely on strong encryption of the kind that used to be the preserve of geeks and hackers, officials said Monday. From April onward De-Mail, an email service available to anyone in Germany, will feature end-to-end encryption based on the Pretty Good Privacy system. PGP … [Link]
Mashable » Uber wants to enlist 1 million women drivers by 2020
Uber, the popular ridesharing startup, announced on Tuesday that it is creating 1 million jobs for women by 2020. The initiative is the result of a partnership with UN Women, a United Nations organization committed to global gender equality — a mission that can only be accomplished when all women have "direct access to safe and equitable earning opportunities," Uber CEO … [Link]
Mashable » 11 gross facts that will make you glad you staycationed
Spring break doesn't always mean beach vacations to Florida or ski trips to Canada For some, these weeks mean a blessed staycation. And nothing's wrong with that. (How many kids urinate in that hotel pool anyway? The answer is "lots.") The entire act of traveling puts you in contact with germs you would otherwise steer clear of: airplane seats, hotel pools … [Link]
Mashable » Meryl Streep lights candles at U.S. premiere of banned Indian rape documentary
A rape documentary banned from airing in India received its U.S. premiere at a star-studded event on Monday that included actresses Meryl Streep and Freida Pinto. See also: The controversial gang rape documentary India doesn't want anyone to see The screening of India's Daughter at Baruch College began with a vigil as the Oscar-winner Streep lit about a dozen candles honoring … [Link]
Slashdot » Mental Health Experts Seek To Block the Paths To Suicide
HughPickens.com writes: Experts and laymen have long assumed that people who died by suicide will ultimately do it even if temporarily deterred. Now Celia Watson Seupel reports at the NY Times that a growing body of evidence challenges this view, with many experts calling for a reconsideration of suicide-prevention strategies to stress "means restriction." Instead of treating individual risk, means … [Link]
Mashable » 'House of Drake' imagines Drizzy as Frank Underwood's soundtrack
When Drake isn't singing about his mom, his music touches on themes of power, social climbing, loyalty and betrayal, so Kevin Spacey's ruthless House of Cards character can probably relate. Drake's If You're Reading This It's Too Late is the perfect album to blast while your motorcade escorts you to super important places while you plot against your friends and enemies. … [Link]
Mashable » From pirates to a pub landlord, the fringe parties looking for votes in the UK general election
LONDON — Pirates, anti-feminists and a mock-xenophobic pub landlord who wants to exile London Mayor Boris Johnson to his own island are just some of the choices that await British voters when they head to the polls in May. See also: All the key UK general election dates you need to know Since they backed a Conservative-Lib Dem coalition in 2010, … [Link]
Mashable » The Aussie startups you'll be seeing on your Apple Watch
Following the sneaky non-announcement of the Woolworths Apple Watch app on Monday in San Francisco, two Aussie startups are also ahead of the curve. Invoice2Go, an Australian small business accounting app, that received $35 million in funding in October from US venture capital heavyweight Accel Partners, has announced it is moving onto your wrist See also: Australian supermarket sneakily launches Apple … [Link]
Mashable » 'Better Call Saul' Episode 6: Mike knows it was you. And you know it was Mike
Five weeks into Better Call Saul’s first season on AMC, we may have encountered the series’ strongest episode yet — ironically, with almost no Jimmy McGill in sight. “Five-O” focuses exclusively on Mike, his abrupt move to New Mexico, and his dubious past as a cop in Philadelphia. The episode begins in a flashback, with Mike arriving by train in Albuquerque … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Parliament: Banning Tor Is Unacceptable and Technologically Impossible
An anonymous reader writes: Months after UK prime minister David Cameron sought to ban strong encryption, a new parliamentary briefing contradicts that, at least when it comes to Tor. The briefing says, "there is widespread agreement that banning online anonymity systems altogether is not seen as an acceptable policy option in the UK. Even if it were, there would be … [Link]
Slashdot » Exploiting the DRAM Rowhammer Bug To Gain Kernel Privileges
New submitter netelder sends this excerpt from the Project Zero blog: 'Rowhammer' is a problem with some recent DRAM devices in which repeatedly accessing a row of memory can cause bit flips in adjacent rows. We tested a selection of laptops and found that a subset of them exhibited the problem. We built two working privilege escalation exploits that use … [Link]
Mashable » Knock out your pre-interview jitters in our next #BizChats
When you separate the components of acquiring a new job — networking, doing research, filling out job applications, writing thank you emails, and waiting to hear back — there aren't many things more intimidating than the interview process. See also: What hiring managers are really asking in interviews It’s so easy to psych yourself out before shaking hands with the hiring … [Link]
Mashable » Mashable's UK editor talks general election, social change and +SocialGood UK
In advance of the upcoming UK general election, this month's +SocialGood UK conference is designed to foster conversation about the social issues affecting the future of the digital generation in the UK and abroad. See also: Get your tickets for this month's +SocialGood UK conference in London We spoke with our UK Editor Blathnaid Healy about the UK general election, the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch: Nope, not buying it
The most expensive watch in the world is called the Henry Graves Supercomplication, made in 1933 by Swiss legend Patek Philippe. It is an astonishing mechanism of 900 parts that are able to imitate the bells of Westminster and replicate the New York night sky; it has kept time perfectly since its last winding in 1969 The Supercomplication breaks records every … [Link]
Mashable » 10 die in helicopter crash while filming French reality show 'Dropped'
Ten people, including multiple French sportspeople, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina during filming for a French reality television show. Two helicopters, one from the television show and one government-owned, crashed into each other on Monday in the hills of La Rioja, Argentina, according to Argentinean news site Clarin. The area is 1,100 kilometers (700 miles) north of … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things Apple didn't say about the new MacBook
Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook sure is a beautiful notebook It's only 13.1mm thick and weighs two pounds. It's got a beautiful high-res Retina display and up to 9 hours of battery life. The new MacBook's also sporting that single (but versatile) reversible USB-C port. See also: Gold standard: Hands on with Apple's new MacBook While Apple spent plenty of time waxing … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Worried Fake Competitors Could Disrupt Its Space Internet Plan
Jason Koebler writes: The biggest impediment to SpaceX's plan to create a worldwide, satellite broadband network might not be the sheer technological difficulty of putting 4,000 satellites into space. Instead, outdated international and domestic regulations on satellite communications could stand in the way, according to a new Federal Communications Commission filing by the company. The company's attorneys wrote that the … [Link]
Mashable » Football karma: 49ers losing bodies after selling soul to Silicon Valley
“Who’s got it better than us?!? Nooooo-body!" Just a couple years ago, that was a rallying cry for the San Francisco 49ers under coach Jim Harbaugh. The iconic NFL franchise enjoyed its greatest run since the late 80s and early 90s, reaching three consecutive NFC Championship Games and coming within one completed pass of winning the 2013 Super Bowl Now? It's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tomorrowland: A Secret Place Where Nothing is Impossible [New Movie Trailer]
Sure, you’ve probably seen some of the previous trailers for Disney’s Tomorrowland, but their latest one is the most brilliant they’ve released so far. Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their … [Link]
Mashable » No, the $10,000 Apple Watch will not be your family heirloom
The rumors were true: Apple's top tier smartwatch, the Edition, will sell for $10,000, a jaw dropping price for most, but a relatively reasonable price for those accustomed to paying for similarly pricey luxury goods But as discussions about who exactly will actually pony up the cash to buy the expensive smartwatch take place, another thread has gained traction: the device's … [Link]
Mashable » 10 wrist-ready apps coming to the Apple Watch
Apple Watch apps are almost here. Apple finally gave us a proper look at the the smartwatch and previewed several new apps for the wearable during Monday's event But those apps are just the beginning. Developers have already started creating thousands of apps for the wearable, Apple said Monday. See also: Apple's new Watch app is mandatory — and iPhone users … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK MPs warn of TTIP pact's environmental downside
The transatlantic trade deal that the US and European Union are negotiating could lead to a decline in environmental safeguards, says a report by UK parliamentarians
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Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' actress storms the runway for Vivienne Westwood
Brienne of Tarth hit the runway for Vivienne Westwood's show at Westeros Paris Fashion Week. Model and Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie walked in the iconic designer's tinsel-strewn Fall 2015 Ready to Wear runway show. See also: 21 Fashion Week attendees reveal the cheapest thing they’re wearing The theme of Westwood's show was "unisex" which is fitting considering Brienne's tomboy ways. … [Link]
Mashable » Farewell, GigaOm: Tech news powerhouse shutting down
San Francisco-based tech blog GigaOm, a widely-respected name in the industry for nearly a decade, is shutting down for want of funding, according to its founder "Gigaom is winding down and its assets are now controlled by the company’s lenders," Om Malik wrote Monday. "It is not how you want the story of a company you founded to end. "Business, much … [Link]
Mashable » The #smelfie is just dads changing their kids' diapers
Parenting can get a little messy sometimes, so it's natural to want to share your woes with other parents on social media. Comedian and dad Adam Hills posted a picture of himself changing his daughter's soiled diaper on Friday, using the hashtag #smelfie. Almost immediately, Hills' funny picture turned into a full-on Twitter movement. See also: #Brelfie: The breast feeding selfie … [Link]
Mashable » The Nicki Minaj remix of Maroon 5's 'Sugar' is the sweetness your life needs
In case you forgot what Nicki Minaj sounds like, she's here to remind you by name-dropping herself in the remix of Maroon 5's most-recent radio hit, "Sugar." The "Anaconda" rapper gives a tasty shout out to Jolly Ranchers, too, mmm. See also: Maroon 5, a Band You Love to Hate, 'Blown Away' by Its Own Longevity Maroon 5 had warned fans … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Asks US Court To Ban Kyocera's Android Phones
angry tapir writes: Microsoft has asked a court in Seattle to ban Kyocera's DuraForce, Hydro and Brigadier lines of cellular phones in the U.S., alleging that they infringed seven Microsoft patents. The software giant charged in its complaint that some Kyocera phone features that come from its use of the Android operating system infringe Microsoft's patents. 
Read more of this … [Link]
Mashable » Sony expands 'Ghostbusters' to male-led movie with Channing Tatum
LOS ANGELES — Sony is crossing the gender streams. Before it even gets its all-female Ghostbusters movie into production, the studio revealed on Monday that it's setting up Ghost Corps, a production company led by original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman and star Dan Aykroyd, to work with Channing Tatum and Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony Russo on … [Link]
Mashable » Australian supermarket sneakily launches Apple Watch app in California
It was a small glimpse of an Australian icon on the Apple stage in San Francisco that gave it away. As Kevin Lynch, vice president of technology for Apple, demonstrated the Apple Watch at its launch event, a logo for Woolworths, an Australian supermarket chain, flashed up on the face of the watch. See also: It's about time: Hands on with … [Link]
Mashable » Media on the Apple Watch: Personalization, notifications and intimacy
If you buy an Apple Watch, National Public Radio, CNN, The New York Times and ESPN hope to get a little bit more of your time. Wearables have been seen as a a bit of a conundrum for media organizations. They're a new form of media distribution but the amount of information you can distribute is extremely limited. See also: The … [Link]
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