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 » Capture sunlight for our challenge, hosted by Mashable's SXSW Instacorps
For two weeks in a row, we've seen the most beautiful collection of images submitted to our golden hour and nighttime challenges. Let's continue with the theme — this week, we want you to capture sunlight While shooting during the sunniest hour may not sound ideal, harsh sunlight can actually have a magical effect on your images. Overexposure is a popular … [Link]
Mashable » 'Still Alice' director Richard Glatzer dies after battling ALS
LOS ANGELES — Still Alice co-writer and director Richard Glatzer, who battled ALS while helming the film that earned Julianne Moore a Best Actress Oscar for her role as an Alzheimer's patient, has died. He was 63. Glatzer died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, his publicist confirmed … [Link]
Slashdot » Watch an Original NES Run Netflix
sarahnaomi writes with this story about a NES running Netflix. I don't know how you get Netflix to play on an original Nintendo, but it's been blowing my mind for the last 18 hours or so. Netflix posted the video with painfully little explanation. I have tried in many ways to get in touch with the Netflix developers who did … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Princess Rap Battle: Cinderella vs. Belle [Video]
Belle wins all the way. Cinderella is way too nice for this. [Whitney Avalon] The post Princess Rap Battle: Cinderella vs. Belle [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » LaCie has a USB-C hard drive for the new MacBook already
Apple’s new MacBook won't be out for another month. But accessory makers are already ready for its groundbreaking USB-C connector. LaCie, the premium arm of Seagate, announced Tuesday that it will have a MacBook-friendly Porsche Design Mobile Drive with a USB-C connector available next quarter. See also: 5 things Apple didn't say about the new MacBook The drive will be available … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Progress NativeScript Framework Aids Native Mobile App Dev
Progress this week released a beta version of NativeScript, an open source JavaScript framework that enables developers to invoke native APIs across multiple mobile computing platforms.
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Slashdot » Cody Wilson Wants To Help You Make a Gun
An anonymous reader writes In 2013 Cody Wilson posted online the design files needed to 3D print weapons. The files were downloaded at least 100,000 times before the U.S. State Department ordered him to take them down. Last fall he reemerged with a new project, the Ghost Gunner–a relatively small and affordable CNC milling machine that could easily manufacture the … [Link]
Mashable » American execution: A brief history of the death penalty in the U.S.
The death penalty in the United States began its life as an import. Brought over from the United Kingdom, it evolved into different versions that depended largely on each state that adopted it Now the governor of Utah must decide whether to sign a bill that would reinstate execution by firing squad. This comes amid a shortage of drugs for lethal … [Link]
Mashable » 5 fastest Internet speeds by country
If you’ve got a need for speed then it’s advised you move to South Korea right now. Legions above the rest of the world when it comes to Internet speed, South Koreans enjoyed an average of 25.3 Mbps last year according to Akamai’s 2014 State of the Internet report. Want some perspective? The average in Australia is 6.9 Mbps. For shame. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can we save history from ISIS vandals?
ISIS is stealing ancient artefacts in Syria and Iraq and destroying archaeological sites. What can the world do to prevent further looting? 
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Mashable » Mother of slain Wisconsin teen: 'My son was never a violent man'
Protesters took to the streets of Madison, Wisconsin Wednesday to protest the fatal police shooting of unarmed biracial 19-year-old Tony Robinson, the latest in a series of peaceful actions following the March 6 shooting. More than 1,000 people marched through the city after gathering at the state's Department of Corrections headquarters. See also: Thousands fill Wisconsin capitol building to protest shooting … [Link]
Mashable » Basketball players defend a bullied cheerleader with Down syndrome
It takes a strong person to stand up to bullies, even when someone else is the target. Eighth grader and cheerleader Desiree Andrews has Down syndrome, and that doesn't stop her from cheering on the basketball team at their games at Lincoln Middle School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. But when she was being bullied from the stands during a game, three players … [Link]
Mashable » Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson stabbed in head by younger brother
Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson (a.k.a. "Number Seven" to fans of the metal band) and his brother were admitted to an Iowa hospital on Wednesday, the Clive Police Department confirmed, after Thomson sustained a knife wound on the back of his head. Both Mick and his younger brother Andrew suffered serious yet non-life-threatening injuries in the early morning scuffle. Alcohol was involved … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Broadcom Unveils OpenNSL Platform for Network Switches
Broadcom this week announced OpenNSL, a software platform that enables the development of applications on top of Broadcom’s StrataXGS network switches.
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Slashdot » Knock-Off Apple Watches Hit the Chinese Market Less Than 24 Hours After Launch
schwit1 writes Fake versions of the Apple Watch can be bought for as little as £25 — despite the fact the real thing will set you back more than 10 times that. The flagship new product was only launched in San Francisco yesterday but knock-offs are already available in China. According to CNN Money, they can be found at Huaqiangbei … [Link]
Mashable » Will Ferrell is going to play for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday
Will Ferrell is taking his talents to the Cactus League. The comedian, movie star and guy that one time got evicted by a 2-year-old plans on playing for the White Sox during a spring training game on Thursday in ArizonaUSA Today's Bob Nightengale broke the story on Twitter Tuesday and it is probably the most exciting thing to happen during spring … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer pairs animals with their celebrity doppelgängers
Human models like Naomi Campbell and Zoolander are great, but have you ever seen a dachshund smile with its eyes? Photographer Amy Davis got sick of using her friends as models for her grad school assignments, so she vowed to complete a semester using only her cat, Penny, as a model. Turns out, Penny makes a pretty spot-on Bob Dylan. See … [Link]
Mashable » The Guardian backtracks privacy allegations against Whisper
The newspaper behind a series of serious privacy allegations against anonymous sharing app Whisper has backed away from many of its claims. The Guardian published several articles last October alleging the app collected and shared users' personal data — including location — even when they had opted out of sharing such information. On Monday, the paper removed an op-ed titled "Think … [Link]
Mashable » This bill would make your medical marijuana legal across America
A new Senate medical marijuana bill called the the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act was proposed Tuesday; it promises to change the way the federal government classifies and treats the use of medical marijuana Three Senators, Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced the bill. It wouldn't make pot legal across America, but … [Link]
Mashable » A Georgia teen stole a goat to make a pun-filled prom proposal
Four teens in Milton, Georgia were arrested for stealing a goat from a local man's backyard on Saturday, March 7. Obviously, this grand theft goating was a crime of passion. See also: Where cute animals rule: Bunny island, pig beach and sloth sanctuary According to police, the teens stole the goat by cover of darkness from one of their ex-girlfriends' uncle's … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Angular 2 Being Built With Microsoft's TypeScript
itwbennett writes Big news for fans of static typing! Google and Microsoft have partnered to both enhance TypeScript and rebuild Angular in the TypeScript language. TypeScript, Microsoft's attempt at improving on JavaScript development, has been out there for a while without a notable use case. Likewise, Dart, Google's attempt at a language which accomplishes many of the same goals, hasn't … [Link]
Mashable » Take a downhill mountain bike ride through the streets of Chile
Ride a bicycle, without leaving your couch Some of the most talented mountain bikers in the world took to the the streets of Valparaíso, Chile, on March 1 for an intense downhill ride through the city. The event, called Cerro Abajo, is sponsored by Red Bull and turns the port city into an intense playground fitting for only the most … [Link]
Mashable » 200 words could win you a historic B&B in Maine
If you're a great writer, you might also make a great innkeeper At least that's the idea behind a contest to win the historic Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant. Just mail off 200 words or fewer and a check for $125 and it could all be yours See also: 10 Craziest Requests From Hotel Guests Janice Sage, the current owner of … [Link]
Mashable » Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert team up to play Fabio in vintage 1994 sketch
Can you say "Fabiolous"? Second City just released footage from their video archives, unearthing a 1994 revue called "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Mellow?" In the video, above, we see a rather hulky Steve Carell take on Fabio's amorous persona, while a then-unknown Stephen Colbert provides his voice. We dare you not to be distracted that by … [Link]
Slashdot » Man Claiming Half Ownership of Facebook Is Now a Fugitive
alphadogg writes Paul D. Ceglia, who was arrested in 2012 for defrauding Facebook on the claim that he owns half the company, is now a fugitive. Ceglia cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet some time around last Friday and left home in violation of the conditions of his bail, court papers said. Ceglia claimed in a 2010 lawsuit that he … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, you can play Cards Against Humanity online
UPDATE: 6:00 p.m. ET, March 11: The creator of CardsAgainstOriginality.com told Mashable that the site is running slower than usual. It is updating its servers to better handle web traffic and should be running at full capacity by the weekend. Cards Against Humanity fans no longer have to lug around a deck to play their favorite crass and quirky card game. … [Link]
Mashable » Box stock crashes 13% after missing first earnings estimates as a public company
Box’s first earnings call as a public company got off to a complicated start. The cloud storage company posted revenue of $62.6 million for the fourth quarter, coming in well ahead of the average estimate among analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters for revenue of $58 million. However, the company revealed a net loss of $1.65 per share, significantly worse than the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pre-crime software recruited to track gang of thieves
Predictive policing is on the rise in the US, UK and Europe. The technique now faces one of its toughest challenges: the Felony Lane Gang 
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Mashable » Ferguson police chief to net nearly $100,000 upon resignation
UPDATED 7 p.m. ET Ferguson's embattled police chief, Tom Jackson, is set to receive nearly $100,000, a year's salary, as severance following his resignation, Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III said Wednesday evening during a press conference following an earlier announcement of Jackson's resignation. The resignation, which will take effect March 19, comes one week after a federal investigation uncovered a pattern … [Link]
Mashable » Big-ass alligator takes over Florida golf course
Here’s one golfer you don't want to hassle about letting you play through Our scene is Myakka Pines Golf Club, hole number seven, where patrons approaching the green were greeted by a massive alligator that casually took a stroll, and laid down on the grass, just feet from the flagpole The encounter happened last week, but photos posted on Myakka Pines' … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Mushroom Kingdom [Comic]
Mario Golf was released in 1999. Ah, the memories! [Source: Blow the Cartridge Comics] The post The Mushroom Kingdom [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: nicotine's link to hard drugs, chameleons' colour-change trick understood, bird flu returns, and more 
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New Scientist – News » The spacecraft stack set to fly in pyramid formation
NASA's four Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft are set to launch so they can study how Earth's magnetosphere interacts with the sun's 
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Slashdot » Google Nest Rumored To Be Moving Into Audio
CIStud writes Google's Nest, best known for its innovated smart Nest thermostats and Nest Protect smoke detectors, has posted several new job positions for "Nest Audio" including a leadership position to handle "acoustics, audio electronics, audio SW, audio test and validation for all Nest Products." From the TechCrunch article: "This is a new frontier for Nest. The company has so … [Link]
Mashable » Cinderella has a bone to pick with her fairy godmother
Who needs princes and pumpkin carriages when you have cold, swift justice? In an Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy sketch from team Pocketwatch, Cinderella finally gets a chance to confront her fairy godmother, asking why she waited so long to rescue her from a miserable life Time to start pulling your weight, fairy godmothers. Video shows Oscar Pistorius playing soccer in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Top Payments APIs: PayPal, Square and Stripe
Digital payments continue to become more mainstream, and that popularity continues to attract a growing segment of developers. For many top apps and an ever larger set of retailers, payments APIs are not only a core piece of infrastructure but also an enabler of innovative and new ways to approach payment transactions.
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Mashable » Lil Wayne explains home shooting hoax in three words: 'Prank kall mane'
An alleged shooting at rapper Lil Wayne's Miami Beach home, which sent officers rushing to the scene to investigate a phoned-in report claiming four people had been shot, has been classified as a swatting; this means false information attracted an emergency response The Wednesday phone call was a hoax, Miami Beach Police Department confirmed on Twitter. It wrote, "MBPD handles all … [Link]
Mashable » Explore Apple's new MacBook in 3D and virtual reality
Unless you attended Apple's "Spring Forward" event on Monday, you'll have to wait until April 10 before you can get your hands on a shiny new MacBook (now in gold). Apple's pristine press images and our own hands-on shots can only show so much. So, 3D model publishing platform Sketchfab stepped up to the plate, and 3D-rendered the new MacBook See … [Link]
Mashable » Italian village reportedly sees more than 8 feet of snow in under 24 hours
An intense storm that passed through Italy last week reportedly dumped a phenomenal 8.4 feet of snow, or 100.8 inches, on the alpine village of Capracotta, Italy, in just 18 hours. If confirmed through reviews by the World Meteorological Organization, the snowfall could rival or break the all-time world 24-hour snowfall record, which was 90.6 inches (about 7.5 feet) in Mount … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Video Will Make You Unbelievably Angry [Video]
Youtuber CGP Grey explains the “science” behind thought germs and how content that inspires certain emotions gets shared more than others. Don’t you just love the irony in this title? [CGP Grey] The post This Video Will Make You Unbelievably Angry [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Threatwatch: Bird flu's back and it's brought friends
Bird flu is breaking out in Egypt and invading the US, while a new strain in China is poised to spread across the world 
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New Scientist – News » Undersea Jacuzzi may give life to Saturn's icy moon
Dust from Saturn's rings shows Enceladus could have hydrothermal vents similar to those on Earth at the bottom of its ice-covered sea 
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Mashable » Mild weather could lead to an explosion of slugs in the UK
LONDON — Prepare to batten down the hatches and keep clear of the garden: A slugocalypse may be on the way. Mild winter temperatures have created the perfect conditions for a sharp population growth of native slugs — as well as the recently introduced Spanish slugs — the Telegraph reports. See also: A pop-up 'pignic' full of teacup pigs is coming … [Link]
Slashdot » The 2015 Vintage Computer Festival East is April 17-19 (Video)
The Vintage Computer Festival East is where you go to see working computers from the forties through the eighties. It's held at the Information Age Learning Center (InfoAge) in Wall, New Jersey, a site that is full of electronics history on its own. In addition to displays (including a number of items for sale), there are sessions on topics ranging … [Link]
Mashable » Google finally launches an online store for hardware
Google has launched an online store for its growing range of hardware products. The store, which debuted on Wednesday, coincides with the launch of Google's new Chromebook Pixel laptop. Other hardware for sale include the Nexus tablet line, the Nexus Player streaming box, Chromecast, Nest thermostats, Android-powered smartwatches and a variety of accessories See also: Google's Chromebook Pixel 2 is ready … [Link]
Mashable » How Apple's new MacBook stacks up against 'ultra-thin' Windows PCs
Apple’s new MacBook might well be the blueprint for tomorrow's notebooks, but it's not the only ultra-thin and light laptop out there. It has a very attractive screen and its thin profile and 2-pound weight would be heaven for my back, but it's terribly underpowered with its puny 1.1GHz or 1.3GHz Intel Core M processor. The single USB-C port is extremely … [Link]
Mashable » Father and son play with food for punny state art
Warning: May cause hunger. Chris Durso, creator of Foodiggity, is using puns that make it OK to play with his food. Working with his 8 year-old son, Cameron, the two create states based on their food pun name See also: 26 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong The state-shaped food is handmade using cookie cutters, and is sometimes frozen to stay … [Link]
Mashable » You can already buy cheap Apple Watch knockoffs from Chinese websites
The Apple Watch won't go on sale until late April, but there are already cheap fakes available for purchase on Chinese websites. With such monikers as the Aiwatch and the D iwatch, the wearables are deliberate replicas of the far more expensive Apple device See also: 9 Apple Watch accessories to trick out your new timepiece In U.S. dollars, the knockoffs … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The baby spiders that munch up their mum
It's a family meal with a ghoulish difference: young velvet spiders feast on their mother to help them survive in the desert 
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Mashable » Four years on, UN asks #WhatDoesItTake to end crisis in Syria?
The Syrian conflict enters its fifth year on March 15, marking the continuation of a bloody civil war that has gripped the nation, with no clear end in sight. To mark the solemn milestone, the UN is proposing the question, "What does it take?" to end the crisis in Syria. Using the hashtag #WhatDoesItTake, the organization is hoping to spread awareness … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot – Breaking Into Penetration Testing At 30
An anonymous reader writes I currently work for a small IT MPS in the Southern USA. Recently, my boss approached me about offering security evaluation and penetration testing to customers in our area due to the increasing number of regulations companies area are having to meet. My role in the company is that of a proactive systems administrator. I have … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chance: How randomness rules our world
Do we have free will? How does evolution work? Can we make truly random numbers? This special looks at how chance shapes us – and how we try to control it 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Con Man: A Comedy by Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion Produced by YOU! YES YOU!
Yes, you’ve read that right: Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion want to make a comedy that will be produced by the fans, for the fans! Yes, that means you! And since they don’t want anyone to cancel the show, they’re asking for OUR support! I don’t know about you, but I’m already sold. Anyways, I’ll leave them the stage and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Adds CORS Support to Aid JavaScript Development
Microsoft recently announced that the OneDrive for Business and Sites APIs now support cross-origin resource sharing (CORS). The new functionality enables JavaScript developers to interact with Office 365 APIs.
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Slashdot » Why We Need Free Digital Hardware Designs
jrepin writes Free software is a matter of freedom, not price; broadly speaking, it means that users are free to use the software and to copy and redistribute the software, with or without changes. Applying the same concept directly to hardware, free hardware means hardware that you are free to use and to copy and redistribute with or without changes. … [Link]
Mashable » 10 stunning images that show the beauty of science
Since they were pioneered by Robert Hooke 350 years ago, microscopes have been extending our vision. In the 21st century, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal microscopy, which uses a pinhole to remove out-of-focus light and allows 3D structures to be built from multiple images, have pushed the boundaries of resolution. Further still, nanoscopes that use fluorescence to circumvent limitations in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dinosaurs' singing Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Hypnotize' is everything
This mashup is sicker than your average mashup. Dinosaurs had a short but memorable run in pop culture, as did Biggie Smalls. Maybe that's why this video of Earl Sinclair singing "Hypnotize" by Notorious B.I.G. resonates with us. That, or the fact that it's just absurdly funny and Earl is essentially just Biggie but with scales and a tail. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Turkish Government Says Minecraft Too Violent
The Turkish government has denied reports that it is seeking a legal ban on Minecraft. Local media says officials are concerned the game could encourage children to become violent and even cruel. It appears the country’s Family and Social Policies Ministry began investigating the game after complaints that it allowed players to attack women characters. However, Hurriyet Daily News reports … [Link]
Mashable » 10 hot trends to watch at SXSW Interactive 2015
Anytime I think about South by Southwest (SXSW), I am reminded of Seinfeld. Like that now classic sitcom, SXSW is also a show about nothing. In fact, SXSW is actually about dozens and dozens of things, but with no central-organizing principal. It's smart, peripatetic and unruly. To experience it, you have to absorb every sight and sound that's coming at you … [Link]
Mashable » This app makes texting exclusively in Drake lyrics easier than ever
Whether you're drunk dialing exes, ordering bottle service, making your enemies jealous or just generally on your worst behavior, Drake has felt your highs and lows Selecting the most appropriate Drake lyrics to express feelings comes naturally to some people. But sometimes, in the event of emotional crises, your mind goes blank and you can't even remember lyrics that your dog … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When an Entire Village Learns Sign Language For a Single Man [Video]
To promote their new video call center for the hearing impaired, Samsung Turkey created this wonderful ad showing a man with hearing loss going about his daily business and surprisingly, getting approached by strangers who all happen to know sign language. Check it out! [DigitalSynopsis.com] The post When an Entire Village Learns Sign Language For a Single Man [Video] appeared … [Link]
New Scientist – News » If tobacco gets plain packets will junk food be next?
The tobacco industry is fighting moves to sell cigarettes in plain packs by claiming food manufacturers will be hit next. Will they, wonders Marion Nestle 
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Slashdot » Researchers Nearly Double the Size of Worker Ants
sciencehabit writes: Researchers have nearly doubled the size of a handful of Florida ants by chemically modifying their DNA, rather than by changing its encoded information. The work may help explain how the insects—despite their high degree of genetic similarity—grow into the different varieties of workers needed in a colony. 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Full-stack tensions on the Web
I expected that CSSDevConf would be primarily a show about front-end work, focused on work in clients and specifically in browsers. I kept running into conversations, though, about the challenges of moving between the front and back end, the client … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Kanye West perform an early version of 'Gold Digger' way back in 2003
Imma let you finish, but this is one of Kanye West's earliest recorded performances of all time. Before there was Kimye, before there was Yeezus, there was this rare footage, which shows West at the second annual Dynamic Producer Conference sporting a nerdy Reese's Peanut Butter Cup shirt and backpack. The rapper is joined by a young John Legend on … [Link]
Slashdot » Flaw In Dropbox SDK For Android Lets Attackers Steal Data Sent To Users' Account
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from IBM's security team have discovered an authentication flaw in the Dropbox Software Development Kit (SDK) for Android that can be exploited to capture new data a user saves to its Dropbox account. The flaw has been extensively documented by the researchers in a blog post, but the things you initially need to know are … [Link]
Mashable » Google launches cheap storage service for data you don't often use
Google launched a new storage platform for cold data, known as infrequently used and accessed information, on Wednesday Cold data is often kept for legal or regulatory reasons, so the service is clearly designed with businesses in mind. The new platform, called Google Cloud Storage Nearline, costs just $0.01 per GB at rest each month. See also: 5 simple ways to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Marvell Targets Apple's HomeKit With IoT SDK
Marvell isn't standing still when it comes to the Internet of Things. It sees Apple as a way into consumers' homes around the world and has responded with developer tools of its own to speed up adoption of connected devices. Marvell claims to be the first silicon vendor to develop a fully supported SDK for HomeKit.
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Mashable » Motorcycle-riding heroes stop traffic to save dog
Today we learn that bikers are great, and they like to help lost dogs A group of bikers stopped traffic on a highway to save a lost, scared pup, whose silky coat and tiny frame make him a challenging target for the helpful gang What was that dog even doing on the highway? Whatever the reason, we're glad he's safe, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Breaking Bad' creator warns tourists to stop throwing pizzas on Walter White's house
Although the city of Albuquerque welcomes fans of the television show Breaking Bad, there is one thing they're not welcome to do: Reenact that pizza-on-the-roof scene. In an interview on the Better Call Saul Insider podcast published Tuesday, show creator Vince Gilligan said random pizzas have become a problem for the real-life residents of the fictional home of Walter White. See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Top Gear': BBC's prize machine has high ownership costs
Make no mistake, Top Gear is a highly valuable asset for BBC Worldwide. It's a huge money spinner for the corporation's commercial arm, a finely-tuned six litre V12 beast of an income generator that’s torn across the globe over the last few years. The show, whose future hangs in the balance this week after its top presenter Jeremy Clarkson was suspended … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tag valuables with a plastic fingerprint
A technique for creating artificial fingerprints could see banknotes, jewellery and even fingers tagged with a similar unique pattern to fight counterfeiters 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SHINY: A Firefly Monopoly Game is Coming Out Soon!
After Firefly Clue and Firefly Yahtzee, here comes the Firefly edition of Monopoly! As you can see in the picture above, the traditional tokens are replaced by ships, the properties are planets, and the community chest and chance cards are now named “Gorram” and “Shiny!” The big damn heroes of Firefly are featured in this awesome version of Monopoly! The … [Link]
Mashable » Life post-PhD: What it's really like to be a professor at an elite university
This question originally appeared on Quora.What's it like to be a professor?Answer below by Jay Wacker, former professor. TL;DR: It's varied and requires a lot of different skills that I didn't learn in school. I get to work on what I want to work on. I get to choose my own hours. But there are a lot of responsibilities beyond simply … [Link]
Slashdot » Some of the Greatest Science Fiction Novels Are Fix-Ups
HughPickens.com writes: What do science fiction classics like Asimov's Foundation Trilogy, Bradbury's Martian Chronicles, Van Vogt's Voyage of the Space Beagle, Simak's City, and Sturgeon's More Than Human have in common? Each of them is a "fix-up" — a novel constructed out of short stories that were previously published on their own. "This used to be one standard way to … [Link]
Mashable » Average Wall Street bonus hits $172,860, highest since 2007
Wall Street employees working in securities received an average bonus of $172,860 in 2014, according to a study released Wednesday by the New York State Comptroller That's a 2% increase over last year's average bonus, and the highest level since 2007, when the financial crisis began. The total bonus pool came to $28.5 billion See also: 7 Common Salary Negotiation Mistakes … [Link]
Mashable » Kids dubbing 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' will Hulk smash your heart
Marvel doesn't need a lot of help packing its movies chock-full of action, but even someone as tough as the Hulk can be taken down by a few cute kids Adults and children of all ages are salivating at the mouth for any peek at the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron movie, set to hit theaters May 1. This week, … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone needs to grow up about breastfeeding on planes
Unlike other body parts, breasts seem to confuse some people. Sometimes they’re sexy; other times, they’re a source of food. You may have recently read about the male flight attendant who allegedly tossed a blanket at a passenger who was breastfeeding, ordering her to cover up. It's tempting to obsess over this one incident, but it’s bigger than that. Unfortunately, mothers … [Link]
Mashable » Spring in NYC is total garbage
After a record-breaking month of weather in the U.S., the first indications of spring finally reached New York on Sunday, as temperatures rose into the high 40s City-dwellers emerged from their over-priced hibernation zones to enjoy the mild weather as the slippery snow piles dominating our sidewalks and street corners began to melt. Birds chirped their sweet spring songs, the sun … [Link]
Slashdot » Billionaire Teams Up With NASA To Mine the Moon
schwit1 writes: Moon Express, a Mountain View, California-based company that's aiming to send the first commercial robotic spacecraft to the moon next year, just took another step closer toward that lofty goal. Earlier this year, it became the first company to successfully test a prototype of a lunar lander at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The success of this … [Link]
Mashable » 'Uncharted 4' release date pushed to spring 2016
The next chapter in Uncharted, the PlayStation's flagship action-adventure franchise, has been pushed from a fall release date to spring 2016, Sony video-game developer Naughty Dog announced on Wednesday. See also: The 20-year evolution of PlayStation hardware Uncharted 4: A Thief's End was first teased at a 2013 PlayStation 4 launch event as the first next-gen adventure for series hero Nathan … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Oh Internet, How I Love Thee! [Comic]
This comic is part of Stephen Byrne’s awesome new web comic, Steve Loves Internet. There’s already a few comic strips from the series over at Stephen’s website, so I invite you all to go and check ‘em all out! [Source: Steve Loves Internet] The post Oh Internet, How I Love Thee! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » Next iPhone will reportedly use Apple's Force Touch technology
A light tap on the screen or a "deep" press might make a big difference on the next iPhone One of the most interesting features of Apple's new MacBook is its Force Touch touchpad, which can differentiate between normal and strong presses of the finger. And now, according to a new report quoting people familiar with the matter, the technology might … [Link]
Slashdot » Steam On Linux Now Has Over a Thousand Games Available
An anonymous reader writes: This week the Steam Linux client has crossed the threshold of having more than 1,000 native Linux games available while Steam in total has just under 5,000 games. This news comes while the reported Steam Linux market-share is just about 1.0%, but Valve continues brewing big plans for Linux gaming. Is 2015 the year of the … [Link]
Mashable » March Madness: Can Kentucky go 40-0 to make college hoops history?
The Kentucky Wildcats are an abomination on the sanctity of college sports, nothing but a semipro band of basketball mercenaries who make a mockery of the term student-athlete, while simply killing time before moving on to the monied world of NBA basketball The Kentucky Wildcats are awesome, a once-in-a-lifetime collection of hoops talent appropriate for the modern college sports landscape, and … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iTunes, App Store and iCloud systems are experiencing problems
Update: March 11, 1:25 p.m. ET: Apple has responded to the outage, apologizing to customers for the nearly 8.5 hours of downtime. It says the problem was caused by "an internal DNS error at Apple" and that a fix is on its way. A DNS problem makes sense, especially in the context of how this outage has affected users. Some regions … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chameleons don't change colour, they use smart mirrors
Everyone assumed chameleons actually changed colour, but we now know they really use millions of tiny mirrors to reflect light in different ways 
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Slashdot » New Evidence Strengthens NSA Ties To Equation Group Malware
An anonymous reader writes: When researchers from Kaspersky Lab presented the Equation Group espionage malware, many in the security community were convinced it was part of an NSA operation. Now, Kaspersky has released new evidence that only strengthens those suspicions. In a code sample, they found a string named BACKSNARF_AB25, which happens to be the name of a project in … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious 'bright green' fireball spotted over Colorado
So it's true: The early bird gets the fireballs. Coloradans who were up before the sun on Wednesday morning saw a "bright green" fireball soar across the sky before it burned out over the mountains. See also: The jawdropping footage only a dashcam could capture More than 60 eyewitnesses filed sightings on the American Meteor Society's website Greg Moore, an analyst … [Link]
Mashable » Rare gray whale superpod seen in drone footage
In late January, a group on a whale-watching trip off the California coast witnessed a rare superpod of gray whales. The footage shows the pod traveling at the end of the day, and they briefly interact with a group of Risso's dolphins. Captain Todd Mansur and Captain Frank Brennan used a drone to capture the event Some information in this … [Link]
Mashable » Google opens its first branded retail store
Google is taking its biggest step yet into the world of bricks-and-mortar retail On Wednesday, the Internet giant opened its first branded store in London, which is being used to showcase a range of Google products, including Chromebooks, Android phones and Chromecast dongles. See also: The Slow Evolution of Apple's Online Store Unlike the Apple Store, however, the Google store is … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch and MacBook: What you need to know
The Apple Watch is finally here — and it might not even have been the biggest news from Monday's Apple event. Apple also unveiled a brand new MacBook, and its new features quickly became the talk of the event. See also: Apple's new MacBook might be great, but not for everyone We'll run through all the major Apple news in … [Link]
Slashdot » edX Welcomes 'The University of Microsoft' Into Its Fold
theodp writes: "At edX," explains the upscale MOOC founded by MIT and Harvard, "we believe in offering the highest quality courses, created by schools and partners who share our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, both online and in the classroom." You know, like Building Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure (course trailer). On Tuesday, edX welcomed Microsoft as its … [Link]
Mashable » Kid knocks dad off his feet with a baseball hit to the head
"Sorry, dad." You teach your sweet little boy to hit a baseball, and he repays you with a direct hit right back at your head Parenthood sure is magical. Motorcycle-riding heroes stop traffic to save dog Rare gray whale superpod seen in drone footage South African reporter mugged on camera just before a live segment 'Gangsta's Paradise' gets the vintage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Buy More, Save More on BBC Titles (Doctor Who, Sherlock, Etc…)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers an amazing promotion on BBC titles (Dortor Who, Sherlock, etc…): Buy 2, Save 20%, Buy 3, Save 30%, Buy 4 or More, Save 40%. If an item is already discounted, the promotion will be applied on top of the lower price. Please note that the total rebate will only be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gorgeous Artwork Features Your Favorite Characters from Video Games [Picture Gallery]
Artist Noble-6 takes some of the most popular characters from the world of video games and creates stunning artwork to include them in. If you like what Noble–6, you can purchase his artwork from his redbubble shop right here. 
[Source: Noble-6 on Deviantart.com] The post Gorgeous Artwork Features Your Favorite Characters from Video Games [Picture Gallery] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Reasons Nerd Culture Needs To Take a Good, Long Look at Itself
From Gamergate to the toxicity of our game heroes, Topless Robot has some interesting thoughts on why nerd culture may need to step back and take a good, long look at itself if it intends to evolve as a movement. The last half year has not been the brightest hour for nerds and nerd culture. While nerds, geeks, gamers, etc. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ Game Trailer Astounds [Video]
Some games transport us to magical lands using a breathtaking art style and creating a living, breathing world that feels real to us. Ori and the Blind Forest has that feeling. Almost looks like a Studio Ghibli film, which is about as high a compliment as one can shower on a game. Definitely a game to keep your eyes on. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 11 March 2015
As a Working Manager (Ian Bicking) — I look forward to every new entry in Ian’s diary, and this one didn’t disappoint. But Im a working manager. Is now the right time to investigate that odd log message Im seeing, … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Israel Could Be the Next Cybersecurity World Power
jfruh writes: Beersheba is a small town in southern Israel, more than an hour's drive away from Tel Aviv and the bulk of the country's population. But the city is a hotbed of cybersecurity startups driven in part by a graduate program at the local university and the country's military and intelligence apparatus's keen interest in the subject. "To become … [Link]
Mashable » South African reporter mugged on camera just before a live segment
A South African TV reporter was mugged at gunpoint on Tuesday just seconds before starting an on-air segment. The disturbing experience was caught in full view of cameras and aired later on SABC News. According to SABC, contributing editor Vuyo Mvoko and his camera crew were stationed outside of Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, preparing to report on Zambian president … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS uses a child to execute alleged Israeli spy in new video
The media arm of Islamic State released a video Tuesday purporting to show a young boy killing an Israeli Arab accused of being a spy See also: I was a prisoner of the Islamic State ISIS says the man executed in the video, who is identified as Mohamed Said Ismail Musallam, was working Israel's intelligence agency Mossad. The highly produced video, … [Link]
Mashable » Romania embarrassed about giving Germany a map of France with a German flag on it
The Romanian Foreign Ministry has fired its spokeswoman after Germany's foreign minister was handed a gift with a map of France instead of Germany. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the gift— the German flag contained in a map of France— from Romanian counterpart Bogdan Aurescu after a news conference on Monday to mark 135 years of diplomatic relations. 
German Foreign … [Link]
Mashable » 8 cause-based marketing trends to look for in 2015
2014 seemed like the year of fundraising through storytelling — and we definitely witnessed some killer campaigns. Now that 2015 is in full swing, we asked eight entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) to share their top predictions for socially minded storytelling, especially in light of some of the big brand stories of the past year. What makes a viral ask … [Link]
Slashdot » Clinton Regrets, But Defends, Use of Family Email Server
dcblogs writes: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that, in hindsight, her decision to use a private email server to conduct official business was not the best one. But she is defending it and said the system was secure. Clinton, at news conference in New York, said the email server that she used had been set up for … [Link]
Mashable » Sony is shutting down PlayStation Mobile in July
Sony’s PlayStation Mobile is going the way of the dodo. The company announced Wednesday that it will stop publishing content for the platform on July 15 According to a message posted to the PlayStation support forums, purchased content will be accessible to users through the site through Sept. 10, 2015 See also: Sony's PlayStation Now gets all-you-can-play subscription The site will … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Marines, 4 soldiers missing following Florida helicopter crash
Seven Marines and four soldiers were missing Wednesday after a helicopter crashed over the water on the Florida Panhandle during a routine night training exercise, and officials said heavy fog was hampering search efforts. See also: 10 die in helicopter crash while filming French reality show 'Dropped' The helicopter — a UH-60 Black Hawk from the Army National Guard — was … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to avoid annoying your email subscribers
We all know that the "send more emails, make more money" strategy can provide an initial pop of short-term sales but tends to annoy some subscribers, causing them to leave your list in the long run. There are many tactics for balancing frequency and subscriber engagement, but what can you do when your sending rate satisfies most but not all of … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Google Compute Engine – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Google Compute Engine" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-03-12 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 4 resume tips for executive-level job seekers
Crafting a killer resume is hard for most of us. Talking about ourselves in a robust, compelling manner tends to make us feel like cocky braggarts, so we often undersell our capabilities. We get tangled up in the so-called structural rules. We hear that we need to include "the right" key words, but what are they? Who decides which words are … [Link]
Mashable » Just because he's smiling doesn't mean he's not sexist
A sexist man is supposed to be easily identified. He is dismissive of female coworkers, makes crude comments about women and openly criticizes the gains of feminism. Yet, a new study shows that sexist behavior can actually appear cordial and appealing when women and men interact with each other. This so-called "benevolent sexism" was predictive of charming conduct like patience, friendliness … [Link]
Mashable » Jewels worth millions of euros stolen in French security van heist
About 15 armed assailants attacked two vans carrying millions of euros worth of jewels on a French highway Wednesday, forced out the drivers and sped away, according to police. See also: Investigation underway after second night of mystery drones in Paris skies Gendarmes and other authorities are combing the Burgundy region southeast of Paris for the attackers, after the latest in … [Link]
Mashable » 19 breakfast food hacks that may actually get you out of bed
Breakfast consists of some of the most delicious foods known to grace our earth. But just because its is enjoyable, doesn't mean that you're actually going to pull yourself out of bed and turn on the skillet to make some eggs See also: 10 delicious breakfast sandwich combos you have to try Luckily, there are some tips, tricks and interesting food … [Link]
Mashable » Nut rage flight attendant sues Korean Air claiming tantrum ruined her career
A flight attendant who says she was living her dream by working for Korean Air is now suing the airline and its infamous nut rage executive, claiming the bizarre onboard tantrum ruined her career. See also: Korean Air Lines exec found guilty over 'nut rage' incident Kim Do Hee, the flight attendant, is seeking compensation through a trial in New York … [Link]
Mashable » Welp, we feel ancient: What 9 popular websites used to look like
Think back to your Internet habits a few years ago (hello, MySpace). Does everything seem different now? That's probably because it is See also: 14 Hidden Tricks and Tools in iOS 8 A decade ago, the Internet was a completely different placeFacebook had just made its debut and our precious Twitter was about to be born. Since then, they and other … [Link]
Mashable » A lot of the Internet wants the BBC to bring Jeremy Clarkson back to Top Gear
LONDON — Jeremy Clarkson may be persona non grata around the BBC right now, but supporters have been rallying online and calling on the broadcaster to reinstate the controversial Top Gear presenter. See also: Before the 'Top Gear' fracas: Jeremy Clarkson's epic list of controversies Clarkson was suspended Tuesday after allegedly punching one of Top Gear's producers. BBC News reported Wednesday … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook: 2014 was an unbelievable year
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple CEO Tim Cook took a figurative victory lap at his company's annual shareholder meeting, one day after he announced details about the new smartwatch Apple plans to start selling next month. A year ago, some investors were voicing frustration over Apple's lagging stock and activist Carl Icahn was pressing Cook to return more cash to shareholders. But … [Link]
Slashdot » Open Source Hardware Approaching Critical Mass
angry tapir writes: The Open Compute Project, which wants to open up hardware the same way Linux opened up software, is starting to tackle its forklift problem. You can't download boxes or racks, so open-source hardware needs a supply chain, said OCP President and Chairman Frank Frankovsky, kicking off the Open Compute Project Summit in San Jose. The companies looking … [Link]
Mashable » Before the 'Top Gear' fracas: Jeremy Clarkson's epic list of controversies
Jeremy Clarkson. A name that stirs up different reactions from different people. The host of the hugely popular UK motoring show Top Gear elicits feelings of hatred, affection or simply indifference among the people of the world. He is highly controversial and on Tuesday evening was suspended by the BBC from the show after he allegedly punched a producer. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » The guy who found Waldo computed the longest American road trip
Is visiting every state on your bucket list? What about every major landmark? When Tracy Staedter at Discovery News saw a map going around Facebook claiming — but failing — to hit all the major landmarks in the U.S., she saw a challenge See also: 26 Weird Museums to Visit for the Ultimate American Road Trip She contacted Randy Olson, a … [Link]
Slashdot » Dry-Ice Heat Engines For Martian Colonists
LeadSongDog writes: Heat engines using the "Leidenfrost effect" can exploit the gas expansion as CO2 sublimates to drive turbines. "The technique has exciting implications for working in extreme and alien environments, such as outer space, where it could be used to make long-term exploration and colonisation sustainable by using naturally occurring solid carbon dioxide as a resource rather than a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Girls' Season 4, episode 8 recap: 'Your father is gay'
Hannah’s father has come out as gay. It's a plot twist Girls seems to thrust at viewers without any forewarning, but in fact, the show actually laid the foundation for Tad Horvath's (Peter Scolari) revelation way before he admits his preference for men. "Sometimes … the stupidest f*cking decision in the world is the right decision for you," he told Hannah … [Link]
Mashable » Shh… here's a sneak peek into our SXSW Mashable House
Wow. Just… wow. We've been keeping a pretty tight lid on the details for our 2015 SXSW Mashable House, and for good reason. With more surprises, more pop culture craziness and more homages to the year in digital culture than ever before, this is one event you really have to see to believe. But, with that being said, there are a … [Link]
Slashdot » Turkish Ministry Recommends Banning Minecraft — Over Violence
An anonymous reader writes: Minecraft is known for a lot of things. It's a fantastic creative outlet and the digital sandbox of youngsters' dreams, for instance. The game has also been known to raise the ire of unrelated companies who somehow think all that creativity by gamers is something that can be sued over. It's known for amazing user-generated content, … [Link]
Mashable » Creative collaborations between Vine artists around the world
We teamed up with creative community Unpopular Now for our latest Vine challenge, themed around collaboration. We wanted to see Vine artists around the world come together to create something unique — not only for the sake of viewing awesome content, but also to encourage people to combine their talents and work hand-in-hand. See also: Six seconds of symmetry: watch these … [Link]
Mashable » Dongles. Dongles. Dongles. You'll need a lot of them for the new MacBook
The MacBook's future is dongle-filled. Apple's new MacBook is pushing the notebook's future closer toward wireless everything — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, Continuity and Handoff all play crucial parts in this mobile dream — but you're most likely going to have to pay up for extra cables and adapters/dongles to hook up all of your other existing wired accessories See also: Gold … [Link]
Mashable » Earthquake update: You want the good news or the bad news, California?
SAN FRANCISCO — Pop the Napa champagne corks, California! Your chances of experiencing a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the next 30 years just went down On the other hand, your chances of experiencing a massive, devastating 8.0 magnitude quake just went up. And the Bay Area's chances of suffering a serious quake just went up, while Los Angeles' chances went down. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gangsta's Paradise' gets the vintage cover it deserves
It's safe to say that if a classic Chicago gangster such as Al Capone heard Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise," he probably wouldn't be able to relate to it, even though the lyrics to the song speak true to his life. It's not Capone's fault, he just never lived to hear '90s rap. But thankfully, YouTube cover sensation Scott Bradlee and his … [Link]
Mashable » Internet stars gathered to 'do it for the Vine' at our latest #MashMeet
“Do it for the Vine" isn't just a popular phrase — in 2015, it's pretty much a culture. And Mashable, for one, is all about it We hosted our first-ever Vine #MashMeet this past weekend, together with creative agency Unpopular Now. See also: Photographers brave the cold for a love-themed #MashMeet It was an effort to foster a strong offline community … [Link]
Slashdot » South African Government Issues Plans To Censor Internet
An anonymous reader writes: The South African department of communications is sitting on a draft paper drawn up by the local Film & Publication Board, which proposes strict regulation of the internet within in the country in order to bring online publishing inline with that of DVD, video and terrestrial TV ratings. The proposals are being called censorship and unconstitutional, … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2116: The Great Debate, Apple Watch Edition!
It’s Pretty Penny VS Small Potatoes! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Prime Earth-Like Planet May Exist After All
Astronomers from two British universities say they’ve found evidence that one of the first discoveries of another planet that could support life really does exist, despite claims to the contrary last year. The debate is about a planet labelled GJ 581d, believed to orbit a red dwarf planet named Gliese 581 (pictured) that lies “only” 20 light years from Earth. … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 best features of the Microsoft Office for Mac preview in GIFs
Microsoft is finally fixing the Office for Mac suite. The company took the first step toward a very long-overdue update to Office for Mac with the launch of the Office for Mac 2016 preview. The latest versions of Word, Excel and Powerpoint mark the first major update to the Mac lineup since 2011. See also: Microsoft Office for Mac finally catches … [Link]
Mashable » The real Michael Bolton plays Michael Bolton in 'Office Space'
Sixteen years after the cult classic film Office Space hit the screens, singer Michael Bolton is getting in on the gag by playing the part of Michael Bolton. During the film, actor David Herman expresses his anger about being named Michael Bolton and the constant conversation he encounters due to sharing the same name with the Grammy Award-winning singer, most famous … [Link]
Mashable » The moment two helicopters crashed, killing 10 people, caught on camera
An Argentinian television network has shown footage of the moment two helicopters crashed into each other, killing 10 people while filming a reality show. On Monday, three French sport stars, five French nationals working on the show and two Argentinian pilots died in the crash above the hills of La Rioja, Argentina. The dramatic footage shows the moment the helicopters … [Link]
Mashable » Richard Branson demands Indonesia halt drug offenders' executions
Virgin founder, Richard Branson, has joined the calls for the Indonesia government to spare the drug offenders on death row. The men, including two convicted Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, have seen multiple prominent people get behind the push to request Indonesia stop using capital punishment for drug offences, including Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit CEO faces blistering questions during gender discrimination trial
SAN FRANCISCO—A high-stakes gender discrimination lawsuit that has made waves in Silicon Valley took a sharp turn Tuesday as defendant Ellen Pao went on the defensive against her former employer's lawyer. Pao, Reddit's interim CEO, who is suing storied venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers for $16 million, took the stand for the first time on Monday and Tuesday … [Link]
Slashdot » Strange Stars Pulse To the Golden Mean
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from an article at Quanta Magazine: What struck John Learned about the blinking of KIC 5520878, a bluish-white star 16,000 light-years away, was how artificial it seemed. Learned, a neutrino physicist at the University of Hawaii, Mnoa, has a pet theory that super-advanced alien civilizations might send messages by tickling stars with neutrino beams, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch parody reveals why it costs $10,000
Faithful, filthy rich Apple fans were elated on Monday after Apple unveiled its first watch and a new Macbook. But among the Apple lovers were those wondering why the price of the most expensive Apple Watch will start at a cool $10,000. Surely there must be some special features that the less expensive watches don't have. College Humor finds out … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch this gecko's explosive self-cleaning trick
A phenomenon dubbed "geckovescence" allows geckos to remain dry and possibly healthy by launching water droplets from their body. 
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Mashable » Moto 360 smartwatch can now be customized to match your fashion focus
Rather than surrender the smartwatch throne to the Apple Watch, just one day after its launch Motorola has unveiled its Moto Maker design studio, which allows you to create custom versions of the Moto 360 smartwatch The basic model of the circular-faced smartwatch is already pretty slick, but the customization options present a range of choices that could boost the perceived … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix employees hack original NES to play 'House of Cards'
House of Cards fans will do just about anything to make life exciting again after they've plowed through the third season of the hit Netflix show During Netflix Hack Day, which according to their blog is "a way for our product development teams to get away from everyday work," three Netflix employees, Guy Cirino, Alex Wolfe, Carenina Motion, were able … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Kernel Adopts 'Code of Conflict'
Motor was one of several readers to note that a small patch recently added to the Linux kernel contains guidelines for discourse and dispute resolution within the community. It's called the "Code of Conflict." Quoting: Your code and ideas behind it will be carefully reviewed, often resulting in critique and criticism. The review will almost always require improvements to the … [Link]
Mashable » You can try on the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition right now. Well, virtually
You can pretend you're not interested in buying the Apple Watch, but most will admit to at least being curious enough to try the device on to see what it's like Now you can do just that, virtually, by using the Apple Store app, which gives you "actual size" examples of the device's case, allowing you to see how the Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Ashton Kutcher demands more diaper changing tables in men's bathrooms
Changing dirty diapers is awful enough, never mind if there is nowhere clean and convenient to do it "There are NEVER diaper changing stations in mens public restrooms," says Ashton Kutcher, new dad, television star and tech entrepreneur. Just 5 months after Kutcher and fiancée Mila Kunis welcomed their first child, the actor has taken to Facebook to voice his opinion … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ru Paul's Drag Race' is already off to a fabulously GIF-able start
RuPaul’s Drag Race is finally back! The wildly popular competition reality show has returned, meaning 14 new queens are catfighting for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and the $100,000 grand prize See also: 19 Important Lessons from 'America's Next Top Model' One of the show's hallmarks is in its GIF-worthiness, bursting with cutting quips, shady remarks, and exaggerated reactions. … [Link]
Slashdot » Lawsuit Claims Major Automakers Have Failed To Guard Against Hackers
Lucas123 writes: A Dallas-based law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claiming Ford, GM and Toyota all ignored basic electronic security measures that leave vehicles open to hackers who can take control of critical functions and endanger the safety of the driver and passengers. The suit, filed on behalf … [Link]
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