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

ProgrammableWeb.com » Open Standards for Civic Tech APIs Edge Closer to Reality

Friday 20 March 23:51:12 UTC 2015

The EU-funded open API platform FIWARE has reached an agreement with seven countries to embed its core infrastructure as open API standards for creating new civic tech solutions. The initiative hopes to foster the growth of a new wave of startups focused on smart city technologies. [Link]

Slashdot » Chevy Malibu 'Teen Driver' Tech Will Snitch If You Speed

Friday 20 March 23:24:00 UTC 2015

mpicpp writes General Motors wants to help curb teen crashes with a new system that lets parents monitor their kids' driving habits—even when mom and dad aren't actually in the car. Dubbed Teen Drive, the new system will debut in the 2016 Chevy Malibu, offering a bunch of features designed to encourage safe driving. It will, for instance, mute the … [Link]

Slashdot » How Device Drivers Are Reverse Engineered

Friday 20 March 22:39:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Linux Voice magazine has published a long article about how people go about reverse engineering drivers for hardware peripherals. They use Python and a USB radio-controlled car to demonstrate, walking us through the entire process. It's a cool, easy-to-follow insight into what often seems to be a rather opaque process. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at … [Link]

Mashable » North Carolina State frat suspended after sexist, racist pledge book found

Friday 20 March 22:37:37 UTC 2015

Ap44456586528Feed-tw Feed-fbRALEIGH, N.C. — Two fraternities at North Carolina State University have been suspended — one for what appeared to be an offensive pledge book, the other for drug and sexual assault allegations — two of the latest chapters reprimanded in a wave of unseemly fraternity behavior around the country. The national Pi Kappa Phi organization said Thursday it suspended its chapter … [Link]

Mashable » 'Candy Crush Saga' maker sued for allegedly inflating user numbers

Friday 20 March 22:23:18 UTC 2015

Candy.crush_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The makers of addictive mobile gaming sensation Candy Crush Saga are the target of a class-action lawsuit that claims the company deliberately hid a significant decline in users ahead of its IPO last year, according to court documents obtained Friday by Mashable. Filed Tuesday in California Superior Court and only revealed now, the suit from investors Sean Debotte … [Link]

Mashable » New York Times backs away from column linking wearables to cancer

Friday 20 March 22:01:51 UTC 2015

Nyt-bilton-wearablesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe New York Times has issued a major correction to a recent column on wearable technology and cancer, clarifying that no credible evidence exists of a link between the two. The piece, authored by columnist Nick Bilton, appeared in the Styles section of the Times on Thursday and almost immediately stirred controversy for giving weight to the idea that wearables may … [Link]

Slashdot » GoDaddy Accounts Vulnerable To Social Engineering (and Photoshop)

Friday 20 March 21:58:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: On Tuesday, Steve Ragan's GoDaddy account was compromised. He knew it was coming, but considering the layered account protections used by the world's largest domain registrar, he didn't think the attacker would be successful. He was wrong. Within days, the attacker gained control over Steve's account just by speaking to customer support and submitting a Photoshopped ID. Share on Google+ Read … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the deal with Tinder's controversial new CEO

Friday 20 March 21:56:22 UTC 2015

Tinder-7Feed-tw Feed-fbPopular dating app Tinder announced four months ago that Sean Rad would step down as CEO, and now we finally know who his replacement is. Christopher Payne, eBay's former senior vice president of North America, announced he would fill Rad's shoes. Rad, meanwhile, will stay on at Tinder as president. See also: 10 perfect pies for your bad Tinder dates "Christopher brings invaluable … [Link]

Mashable » Absurdly rich 'Tron' fans could own a working light cycle for $40,000

Friday 20 March 21:45:39 UTC 2015

Tron-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you ever wanted to pretend you lived inside of a video game, now is your chance if you happen to have $40,000 lying around A working remake of the iconic Light Cycle from 2010's Tron reboot is being auctioned this May in Texas See also: Who should do the 'Tron' 3 soundtrack, if not Daft Punk? 6 guesses The bike … [Link]

Mashable » Smokey the orphaned lamb goes from rags to brunches in NYC

Friday 20 March 21:30:26 UTC 2015

SmokeythelambFeed-tw Feed-fbSorry, Taylor Swift, the coolest celebrity to spot in New York City is now a lamb On March 17, a photo of a lamb grabbing an outdoor brunch at Five Leaves in Brooklyn started making the rounds, and people were curious about the story behind the cosmopolitan creature. See also: Survival of the laziest: 15 animals catching a ride on other … [Link]

Slashdot » OEMs Allowed To Lock Secure Boot In Windows 10 Computers

Friday 20 March 21:16:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes: Hardware that sports the "Designed for Windows 8" logo requires machines to support UEFI Secure Boot. When the feature is enabled, the core software components used to boot the machine are verified for correct cryptographic signatures, or the system refuses to boot. This is a desirable security feature, because it protects from malware sneaking into the boot process. … [Link]

Mashable » Spring gets about 30 seconds shorter every year

Friday 20 March 21:15:14 UTC 2015

BlossomFeed-tw Feed-fbSpring arrives on Friday, and you might want to make the most of it. The season of flowers and showers actually gets shorter every year by about 30 seconds to a minute, due to astronomical quirks, researchers say. This year, spring officially starts at 6:45 p.m. EDT on March 20, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NSW). At that exact … [Link]

New Scientist – News » California must ration water to avoid drought disaster

Friday 20 March 21:00:00 UTC 2015

A NASA scientist says California must ration water and monitor groundwater use as severe drought continues [Link]

Mashable » Protesters demand end to 'rape culture' at Penn State as frat comes under fire

Friday 20 March 20:57:28 UTC 2015

Ap832076173118Feed-tw Feed-fbDozens of students and members of the community protested outside a frat house at Penn State University on Monday while an investigation continued into the group's use of a secret Facebook page where members allegedly shared photos of nude and partially clothed women without their consent, some of whom were unconscious. The Penn State chapter of Kappa Delta Rho has been … [Link]

Mashable » Dramatic video shows the first and final frames of 55 iconic movies

Friday 20 March 20:55:05 UTC 2015

55-moviesFeed-tw Feed-fbAn eerie video showing the opening and closing shots of 55 iconic movies just became every cinephiles' favorite thing on the Internet Vimeo user Jacob T. Swinney created the supercut to show how important opening and closing frames are for exploring a film's dynamic themes and elements, according to the video's description. Some shots show similarities between the beginnings and ends … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Eventbrite Exposes RESTful APIs to Improve Attendee Experience

Friday 20 March 20:49:23 UTC 2015

Looking to make it simpler for organizations to programmatically market live events, Eventbrite this week rolled out its first RESTful API in the form of Eventbrite Spectrum. [Link]

Mashable » Suge Knight collapses in court after judge orders $25 million bail

Friday 20 March 20:49:13 UTC 2015

Suge-knightFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Former rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight collapsed in a courtroom Friday shortly after a judge ordered him held on $25 million bail in a murder case. Bailiffs cleared the courtroom, paramedics arrived with a stretcher a few minutes later and an ambulance was seen leaving the courthouse. See also: Graphic video shows Suge Knight's alleged hit-and-run … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Extends Places API to Android, iOS

Friday 20 March 20:39:15 UTC 2015

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Slashdot » Report: NASA May Miss SLS Launch Deadline

Friday 20 March 20:34:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A post at the Planetary Society's blog summarizes a report from NASA's Office of Inspector General which says the agency will struggle to get launch facilities up and running in time for the Space Launch System's November 2018 launch deadline. "Ground systems are a critical piece of the SLS-Orion infrastructure. All three elements are tightly integrated, … [Link]

Mashable » Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero is dead at age 55

Friday 20 March 20:23:17 UTC 2015

TwistersisterFeed-tw Feed-fbA.J. Pero, the drummer for the heavy-metal band Twisted Sister, died Friday. He was 55. The band said their drummer, whose full name is Anthony Jude Pero, died of an apparent heart attack while touring with Adrenaline Mob, a group with which he played in between engagements with Twisted Sister. Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French said Pero was on a … [Link]

Mashable » This Apple Watch app counts down to your death

Friday 20 March 20:20:13 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-03-20-at-12Feed-tw Feed-fbIf a Mickey Mouse clock app seems like a frivolous way to dress up the face of your new Apple Watch, perhaps you'd be in the market for a mortality clock — the estimated amount of life you have left, updated at every glance of the wrist That's the idea behind Life Clock, an Apple Watch app that uses and updates … [Link]

Slashdot » How 'The Cloud' Eats Away at Your Online Privacy (Video)

Friday 20 March 19:51:00 UTC 2015

Tom Henderson, Principal Researcher at ExtremeLabs Inc., is not a cloud fan. He is a staunch privacy advocate, and this is the root of his distrust of companies that store your data in their memories instead of yours. You can get an idea of his (dis)like of vague cloud privacy protections and foggy vendor service agreements from the fact that … [Link]

Mashable » Total eclipse timelapse gives you a taste of the Faroe Islands

Friday 20 March 19:49:58 UTC 2015

NowmtimelapseFeed-tw Feed-fb The Faroe Islands experienced a rare natural phenomenon on Friday, as the moon obscured the sun, and darkness blanketed the region for more than two minutes. The nation — semi-autonomous under Denmark — was one of two places that fell in the eclipse's umbra, the darkest part of the moon's shadow. The other was the Norwegian island of Svalbard See … [Link]

Mashable » 14 modern-day 'Little Women' plots

Friday 20 March 19:45:27 UTC 2015

Little-womenFeed-tw Feed-fbWelcome to 2015, March women. Louisa May Alcott's classic story of female fortitude, Little Women, is in talks for another Hollywood remake. Even though the film is still set in the 1860s, the four feisty sisters are completely relatable to women today See also: 50 modern-day 'Friends' episodes, imagined by comedians They just needed a little 21st century update. Time to … [Link]

Slashdot » The Stolen Credit For What Makes Up the Sun

Friday 20 March 19:37:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes: Sure, it's easy today to look at the Sun and know it's a ball of (mostly) hydrogen, generating energy by combining those protons in a chain into helium through the process of nuclear fusion. But before we even knew that nuclear fusion was possible, we needed to figure out what the Sun was made out of, a more … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Is Shame Necessary? It can be in the right hands

Friday 20 March 19:18:55 UTC 2015

Public shaming can force institutions to change their ways, finds Jennifer Jacquet – while Jon Ronson explores how it can lead to mob rule on the internet [Link]

Slashdot » France Decrees New Rooftops Must Be Covered In Plants Or Solar Panels

Friday 20 March 19:09:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A law approved in France Thursday now requires all new rooftops in commercial zones to be covered in plants or solar panels. "Green roofs have an isolating effect, helping reduce the amount of energy needed to heat a building in winter and cool it in summer. They also retain rainwater, thus helping reduce problems with runoff, … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone has brutal breakup texts — these singles are sharing theirs

Friday 20 March 19:01:46 UTC 2015

Famous-last-textsFeed-tw Feed-fb "Sorry I never rescheduled our date. I actually have a girlfriend." With the digital age in full swing, it's a lot easier to end relationships with a text than break up with someone in-person. And there are many ways to pull the trigger: While some let the conversation fizzle out, others take a blunter approach In the video, above, average … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain training may help people with ADHD to focus

Friday 20 March 19:00:00 UTC 2015

Repeatedly training the brain to get better at specific tasks can boost attention levels in daily life, finds an analysis of a pool of 12 previous studies [Link]

Mashable » New Netflix drama ‘Bloodline’ is perfect beach binge-watching

Friday 20 March 18:28:44 UTC 2015

Bloodline.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbWelcome to Florida. Within the first five minutes of Netflix’s new series Bloodline, which appeared in our queues this morning, we’re treated to pelicans, jumping dolphins, muddy swamps, rolling storms, sandy beaches, and enough linen to keep a family of four feeling casual chic for 10 years. It’s hard to overstate just how much the state of Florida plays into every … [Link]

Slashdot » Defending Privacy Doesn't Pay: Canadian Court Lets Copyright Troll Off the Hook

Friday 20 March 18:27:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A Canadian court has issued its ruling on the costs (PDF) in the Voltage — TekSavvy case, a case involving the demand for the names and address of thousands of TekSavvy subscribers by Voltage on copyright infringement grounds. Last year, the court opened the door to TekSavvy disclosing the names and addresses, but also established new … [Link]

Mashable » Watch climate scientists give global warming elevator pitches

Friday 20 March 18:25:26 UTC 2015

ClimatescientistsouthamericaFeed-tw Feed-fbFor years now, climate science has suffered from a monumental public relations problem. The issue of manmade climate change has become so politicized that it's easy to forget that those who are conducting research into Earth's past, present and future climate are ordinary people — not some elite cabal of brainiacs walled off in a lab somewhere. Climate activists have often … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Friday 20 March 18:15:00 UTC 2015

All the latest on newscientist.com: a world without chickens, solar eclipse pictures, lifelogging in the womb, bulked up Andromeda galaxy, and more [Link]

Mashable » Bloodied UVA student may not have been intoxicated when arrested

Friday 20 March 17:56:36 UTC 2015

Bloodied-studentFeed-tw Feed-fbThe University of Virginia student who was injured during his arrest by state Alcoholic Beverage Control agents for public intoxication on Wednesday may not have been intoxicated after all. Officials are now asking whether the agency that detained him needs to be reformed Martese Johnson, a 20-year-old black student, was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice as well as public … [Link]

Slashdot » Internet of Things Endangered By Inaccurate Network Time, Says NIST

Friday 20 March 17:45:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Current standards of network timekeeping are inadequate to some of the critical systems that are being envisaged for the Internet of Things, according to a report (PDF) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The report says, "A new economy built on the massive growth of endpoints on the internet will require precise and … [Link]

Mashable » How Meerkat took over SXSW Interactive 2015

Friday 20 March 17:39:40 UTC 2015

Corbis-42-69792752Feed-tw Feed-fb This year's SXSW Interactive had everything, but a live-streaming video app called Meerkat had everyone buzzing See also: 5 future-focused tech trends of SXSW Interactive We discussed what makes Meerkat so popular and whether or not it can sustain this success in live Hangout on Air on Friday, March 20, which you can watch, above, or listen to on Soundcloud, … [Link]

Mashable » Katharine Viner is named The Guardian's first female editor in chief

Friday 20 March 17:36:02 UTC 2015

VinerFeed-tw Feed-fbKatharine Viner has been named editor in chief of The Guardian, becoming the first female editor since the newspaper was founded in 1821 The Scott Trust, the nonprofit owner of the paper, announced Viner's selection on Friday. Viner will take over for Alan Rusbridger, a well-respected editor who led the paper through some of its greatest successes, most notably its work … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cane toad has surprise effect on Australian ecosystem

Friday 20 March 17:24:12 UTC 2015

Invasive toads in Australia poison predators that eat them, allowing other prey, like the crimson finch to flourish [Link]

Mashable » Scandal Episode 16 Recap: Lena Dunham brings the kink

Friday 20 March 17:19:53 UTC 2015

Scandal.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbThis week's episode? Classic Scandal Finally, OPA are back to what they do best: Fixing things. Lena Dunham brings in the kink and stirs up trouble, Olivia gets her sexy back, and Hunk goes beyond the point of no return — way, way beyond. Oh — and man do I regret googling "dustbuster." I'm scarred for life, so let that serve … [Link]

Mashable » Of course it was cloudy in London during the solar eclipse

Friday 20 March 17:19:14 UTC 2015

Colander1Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — "It’s good to be a loser in a group of mad people." See also: Stunning photos of the solar eclipse That was one woman's verdict, anyway, and it summed up how the few hundred people who turned out in London's Regent's Park felt on Friday morning, standing in the cold with colanders, pinhole cameras and telescopes in hand. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » MapmyIndia Launches Map API Platform

Friday 20 March 17:10:01 UTC 2015

MapmyIndia, a GPS navigation and location-based services provider, has launched a Map API platform. The platform includes multiple APIs that enable developers to integrate the company's map data into location-based apps. Individual APIs include interactive map, geocoding, reverse geocoding, routing, distance and map image functionality. [Link]

Mashable » Obama to Iranian citizens: Happy Nowruz, now let's talk nuclear deal

Friday 20 March 17:02:51 UTC 2015

ObamaFeed-tw Feed-fb President Barack Obama marked the Persian holiday Nowruz with a video message to Iranians, urging citizens to support a plan for nuclear de-escalation in the country. In the video, which is subtitled in Farsi, Obama calls on Iranians to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace. See also: Woman demonstrates 100 years of Iranian beauty in one minute "Now it is … [Link]

Mashable » Obama administration announces first federal fracking regulations

Friday 20 March 17:02:20 UTC 2015

Fracking-regulationsFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Friday it is requiring companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations. A rule to take effect in June also updates requirements for well construction and disposal of water and other fluids used in fracking, a drilling method that has prompted an ongoing boom … [Link]

Slashdot » FTC: Google Altered Search Results For Profit

Friday 20 March 17:01:00 UTC 2015

mi writes: We've always suspected that Google might tweak its search algorithms to gain an advantage over its rivals — and, according to an FTC investigation inadvertently shared with the Wall Street Journal, it did. Quoting: "In a lengthy investigation, staffers in the FTC's bureau of competition found evidence that Google boosted its own services for shopping, travel and local … [Link]

Mashable » Report: New Apple TV with Siri coming this summer

Friday 20 March 16:57:56 UTC 2015

Appletv-cookFeed-tw Feed-fbWe may finally see a new Apple TV this summer, according to a new report. Apple will show off an updated Apple TV set-top box, along with an App Store, at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this June, BuzzFeed's John Paczkowski reported. See also: 20 Moments When We Needed Siri and She Let Us Down The new device will feature an … [Link]

Mashable » The treasures hidden beneath the rubble in Ferguson

Friday 20 March 16:57:24 UTC 2015

HiddentreasuresFeed-tw Feed-fbFERGUSON, Missouri — A white car pulled into the parking lot of a vacant site in Ferguson, Missouri on a recent afternoon. "Are you going to reopen?" asked Samaria Crawford as she rolled down her window. See also: Raw City: Inside Ferguson's War at Home Jeniece Andrews waved and wandered over. Near her stood a boarded up building. "Hidden Treasures Antiques" … [Link]

Mashable » PlayStation 4 arrives in China with slim pickings for games

Friday 20 March 16:56:15 UTC 2015

Playstation_4_stock-48Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Chinese game-console market broadened Friday, after Sony's PlayStation 4 went on sale, but a limited selection of games could stifle its growth. The PS4 is the second video-game console to be sold in China, after a 14-year ban on foreign consoles was lifted in January 2014. The Xbox One first went on sale in September of the same year. See … [Link]

Mashable » The secret to why Apple keeps changing the MacBook charger

Friday 20 March 16:31:55 UTC 2015

Shamrock-chargerFeed-tw Feed-fb Got the new MacBook charger? No, the new new MacBook charger. That will be the inevitable conversation in Starbucks stores across the country when Apple debuts the new MacBook in April. The laptop will ditch the company's patented MagSafe charger in favor of a USB-C port, which also doubles as the connector for devices and monitors. See also: Gold standard: … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Custom-Made Sexy Severus Snape Jacket For Women! [PIC]

Friday 20 March 16:31:03 UTC 2015

Evening Arwen makes custom-made jackets à la Severus Snape, specifically for ladies. Each one is made to order using medium weight wool and green cotton or silk lining. The buttons are even hand-covered in the same wool. Each jacket costs about $425. To order yours, click here! [via Fashionably Geek] The post Custom-Made Sexy Severus Snape Jacket For Women! [PIC] … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Gaming Hacks Everyone Should Know

Friday 20 March 16:30:28 UTC 2015

When it comes to gaming, you don’t have to be a hacker to know how to hack some video games. You just need to know these ten tips. [Image via Phys.org, vid via Gameranx] The post 10 Gaming Hacks Everyone Should Know appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Deadpool Facepaint Tutorial [Video]

Friday 20 March 16:29:07 UTC 2015

Wow, this actually looks better than many of the deadpool costumes we see at conventions. What a talented young lady! [Madeyewlook] The post Amazing Deadpool Facepaint Tutorial [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Dark Knight Meows! [Comic]

Friday 20 March 16:28:45 UTC 2015

[Source: Cat Issue by Hugo Rosa | Like “Cat Issue” on Facebook] The post The Dark Knight Meows! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Ben Stiller is just as excited for 'Zoolander 2' as you are

Friday 20 March 16:22:38 UTC 2015

FallonFeed-tw Feed-fb Things got a little weird on Thursday's Tonight Show First, Ben Stiller praised Derek Zoolander for "doing a sequel to a movie 15 years after it came out, that no one really went to in the first place." See also: Forget Blue Steel and Magnum, here's a modern take on Zoolander's looks Then came the emotional part. Good to see … [Link]

Slashdot » Every Browser Hacked At Pwn2own 2015, HP Pays Out $557,500 In Awards

Friday 20 March 16:22:00 UTC 2015

darthcamaro writes: Every year, browser vendors patch their browsers ahead of the annual HP Pwn2own browser hacking competition in a bid to prevent exploitation. The sad truth is that it's never enough. This year, security researchers were able to exploit fully patched versions of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Apple Safari in record time. For their … [Link]

Mashable » Dachshund is pushed around in tiny shopping cart by personal assistant

Friday 20 March 16:10:44 UTC 2015

DogshoppingcartFeed-tw Feed-fb This clever dachshund has found a loophole to that whole "shop 'til you drop" thing — sit comfortably in an appropriately-sized shopping cart while a human bends over to push you around The pup rolls through the toy aisle with a discerning eye for what plush toys are acceptable to be purchased and promptly ripped to shreds. Some unidentifiable fuzzy … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Arctic winter sea ice shrinks to record low

Friday 20 March 16:05:00 UTC 2015

Unusual jet stream activity and an early spring melt have been blamed for the lowest winter record of Arctic sea ice [Link]

Mashable » The top 50 best songs from 'Glee'

Friday 20 March 16:01:08 UTC 2015

Gleepaleypanel1Feed-tw Feed-fbLea Michele's last day in the Glee recording studio was a tough one Not only did the session mark the end of an era, Michele was also singing what would become Rachel Berry's last soloAnd it was penned by fellow Glee cast member Darren Criss (who played Blaine Anderson) "The recording studio was always one of my favorite parts of Glee," … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How Charles Dickens can create passwords you remember

Friday 20 March 16:00:00 UTC 2015

Randomly generated passwords are the most secure, but hardest to remember. Now a tool that combs works of literature can generate more memorable alternatives [Link]

Slashdot » Giant Lava Tubes Possible On the Moon

Friday 20 March 15:40:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes: New analysis of lunar geology combined with gravity data from GRAIL suggests the Moon could harbor lava tubes several miles wide. "David Blair, a graduate student in Purdue's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, led the study that examined whether empty lava tubes more than 1 kilometer wide could remain structurally stable on the moon. 'We found … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Microsoft Offers Free Upgrade To Windows Pirates

Friday 20 March 15:34:53 UTC 2015

Microsoft is giving a free upgrade to Windows 10 for users running pirated Windows 7 or 8.1. But there’s a hidden catch that somewhat undermines the exercise. Earlier this week Microsoft announced at a conference in China that the free upgrade that’s being offered to almost all Windows 7 and 8.1 users will apply even if the user’s copy is … [Link]

Mashable » Fearless feline survives 40 days trapped under 9 feet of snow

Friday 20 March 15:30:50 UTC 2015

Bubba-the-catFeed-tw Feed-fbEven house cats have a survival instinct. Bubba, an 18-year-old cat belonging to Howard Hogan and Lucina Costain, managed to survive 40 days alone, trapped under snow on the couple's porch at their home on Prince Edward Island, Canada. See also: Heroic dog saves entire litter of puppies from a forest fire deck-under-which-bubba-the-cat-was-hiding Image: Rhonda CostainThe feline disappeared back in January 2015 … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Live Action “Attack on Titan” Gets a Teaser Trailer! [Video]

Friday 20 March 15:26:06 UTC 2015

Translation: Over one hundred years ago… Half of humanity was eaten by the titans that suddenly appeared… The humanity that remained created a giant wall, and lived peacefully. Text: Anticipated by the whole world!! Text: Live-action film green-lit! Mikasa: The world is cruel… Eren: If we mess up, that’s the end for humanity. Title: Attack on Titan Text: The attack … [Link]

Mashable » Jeremy Clarkson supporters use tank to deliver petition to reinstate 'Top Gear' host

Friday 20 March 15:18:55 UTC 2015

Ap681843043151_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON —As a petition to have Jeremy Clarkson reinstated on motoring series Top Gear nears 1 million signatures, his supporters chose an unusual set of wheels to deliver it to the BBC. Fourteen of them, in fact, attached to a massive tank. See also: 'Top Gear': BBC's prize machine has high ownership costs Political blog Guido Fawkes, which launched the petition, … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Murray totally rocked that sundress and bejewled cowboy hat

Friday 20 March 15:14:57 UTC 2015

Murray-horse-ssFeed-tw Feed-fb Bill Murray arrived in Austin this week, where SXSW is wrapping up, with no purpose than to brighten our — and Jimmy Kimmel's — lives Decked out in his southwestern finery, including a bejeweled cowboy hat, a cute cotton sundress, and a smooth, smooth pair of tanned gams, Murray brought the crowd at Jimmy Kimmel Live to a standing ovation … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Play Adds App Review and App Rating Processes

Friday 20 March 15:03:39 UTC 2015

Google has made some changes to the way it runs its Play Store. The alterations will impact developers, but not in a big way. First, human beings are now reviewing apps before they are published, and second, Google wants all apps rated for content. [Link]

Mashable » Beagle pup is mesmerized by flying carrots

Friday 20 March 15:02:43 UTC 2015

CarrotdogFeed-tw Feed-fb Carrots dangling from the sky (or, in this case, the ceiling fan) is more than most of us can even dream of Maymo the dog, who has previously conquered half an orange and a toy snake, came across this miracle and didn't waste any time getting his daily dose of Vitamin A. But then the ceiling fan starts and the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel’s Daredevil “Street Scene” Motion Poster is Packed with Easter Eggs [Video]

Friday 20 March 15:00:23 UTC 2015

There’s a lot of stuff going on in this “motion poster:” Matt Murdock and his shadow in the water puddle, the Avergers tower on the top right, and most of the show’s major characters are presented. [Marvel | Via SR] The post Marvel’s Daredevil “Street Scene” Motion Poster is Packed with Easter Eggs [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pregnancy belt for lifelogging in the womb

Friday 20 March 15:00:00 UTC 2015

A belt that can monitor a developing baby's heartbeat, sleep and motion 24/7 could allow doctors to monitor high-risk pregnancies without hospitalising women [Link]

Slashdot » Hideo Kojima To Depart Konami; Metal Gear Franchise Changing Hands

Friday 20 March 14:57:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima is set to leave the video game publisher Konami, ending 29 years of service. Konami had announced a restructuring earlier this year, and observant fans recently noticed the removal of references to Kojima Productions from the company's web site. A source speaking to Gamespot states that both developments are the result … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Experience Design Links and Fodder: March 20, 2015

Friday 20 March 14:54:40 UTC 2015

Each week our design editors curate the most notable, interesting, and important material they come across. Below youll find their recent selections. You can get these and more in our weekly design newsletter. The evolution of UX From da Vinci … [Link]

Mashable » The dirty truth about animals in New York City

Friday 20 March 14:45:35 UTC 2015

NycanimalsFeed-tw Feed-fb New York City is a zoo. A big, dirty and terrifying zoo. You may think the Big Apple has your typical bugs, squirrels and the occasional rodent, but the animals who inhabit NYC, just like the people, are so much more unexpected. Maybe it's the food, the water or the hard, city living, but abandon all hope of finding something … [Link]

Mashable » 'Too Many Cooks' in the 2016 presidential campaign kitchen

Friday 20 March 14:29:30 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-03-20-at-9.53.06-amFeed-tw Feed-fb It takes a lot to make a stew, and no one knows that better than some of our favorite frontrunners for the 2016 presidential campaign. CNN is taking Adult Swim's cult sensation to a whole new level with a look at several candidates who are stirring the pot. Check out the video's cast of characters, ranging from serious contenders such … [Link]

Mashable » Experiencing the total eclipse in the Faroe Islands

Friday 20 March 14:22:29 UTC 2015

Gazers_rainbowFeed-tw Feed-fbFAROE ISLANDS — In a country with only three traffic lights, the arrival of 8,000 foreigners to watch a total solar eclipse is something of a spectacle. In the days leading up to the astronomical event, tourists filled streets and restaurants in the Faroe Islands, gawked at the quaint buildings in the city center of centuries-old capital city Tórshavn, and fretted … [Link]

Slashdot » German Vice Chancellor: the US Threatened Us Over Snowden

Friday 20 March 14:15:00 UTC 2015

siddesu sends this report from The Intercept: German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said this week in Homburg that the U.S. government threatened to cease sharing intelligence with Germany if Berlin offered asylum to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden or otherwise arranged for him to travel to that country. 'They told us they would stop notifying us of plots and other intelligence … [Link]

Mashable » New speakers confirmed for next week's +SocialGood UK

Friday 20 March 14:00:34 UTC 2015

MicrophoneFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the UK general election draws closer, issues such as globalization, job growth, climate change and world poverty are coming into increasingly sharper focus. We're excited to shed light on these issues in front of a global audience at +SocialGood UK, which will bring together speakers from around the world to discuss how technology is driving social change. See also: Announcing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Hollow marine monsters as big as whales

Friday 20 March 14:00:00 UTC 2015

Huge colonies of marine invertebrates known as pyrosomes may coordinate their jet-like propulsion system by flashing lights at each other [Link]

Slashdot » At Least 700,000 Routers Given To Customers By ISPs Are Vulnerable To Hacking

Friday 20 March 13:33:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: More than 700,000 ADSL routers provided to customers by ISPs around the world contain serious flaws that allow remote hackers to take control of them. Most of the routers have a 'directory traversal' flaw in a firmware component called webproc.cgi that allows hackers to extract sensitive configuration data, including administrative credentials. The flaw isn't new and has been … [Link]

Mashable » Views of the solar eclipse from all over, in under a minute

Friday 20 March 13:16:43 UTC 2015

Nowmeclipse2Feed-tw Feed-fb People across the UK and Europe got to see a solar eclipse firsthand on Friday — if the weather cooperated. The tiny Faroe Islands and Svalbard even witnessed a total eclipse. Some of these generous people (and satellites) captured the views on video for those of us not fortunate enough to see it in person. Watch the video above to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quasar backlighting gives weight to Andromeda galaxy

Friday 20 March 13:00:00 UTC 2015

Astronomers find 40 billion suns' worth of gas hiding in our neighbouring galaxy's halo – and get insight into how galaxies collect material over time [Link]

Mashable » March Madness bracket busted already? Congrats, you're in luck!

Friday 20 March 12:55:07 UTC 2015

BracketmanFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first half of the first day of March Madness delivered more than its fair share of insanity. Instant tourney darling Georgia State took down three-seed Baylor in classic March fashion. Alabama-Birmingham, while championing a righteous cause, took down another three-seed, Iowa State, which had been a popular dark-horse Final Four pick by many Other upsets would follow, but those were … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 20% Off VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (100 Pack) – $9.99

Friday 20 March 12:54:52 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (Reusable, Light Duty – 8″ x 1/2″ Ties, 100 Pack) for just $9.99. That’s 20% off on the cable ties’ regular list price of $12.49. Just the perfect thing to keep all these cables neat and organized! VELCRO Brand Thin Ties … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Designs return to artisan, at scale

Friday 20 March 12:54:02 UTC 2015

In this week’s Radar Podcast episode, Jon Follett, editor of Designing for Emerging Technologies, chats with Matt Nish-Lapidus, partner and design director at Normative. Their discussion circles around the evolution of design, characteristics of post-Industrial design, and aesthetic intricacies of … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Cross-device interactions and interusability

Friday 20 March 12:54:01 UTC 2015

Editors note: This is an excerpt by Claire Rowland from our upcoming book Designing Connected Products. This excerpt is included in our curated collection of chapters from the OReilly Design library. Download a free copy of the Designing for the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Headstone of the Future [Pic]

Friday 20 March 12:53:47 UTC 2015

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What’s REALLY Inside a Can of Red Bull Energy Drink [Science Video]

Friday 20 March 12:52:18 UTC 2015

Check out this episode of “What’s Inside” to learn what is actually inside a can of “Red Bull” energy drink. [Wired] The post What’s REALLY Inside a Can of Red Bull Energy Drink [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ok, Now What? [Comic]

Friday 20 March 12:51:54 UTC 2015

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Artist Gives Iconic Comic Book Characters the Silhouette Treatment [PICS]

Friday 20 March 12:50:34 UTC 2015

Steve Garcia is a graphic artist. He’s also a nerd and has created a series he calls “Super Silhouettes”. Here are a few of our favorites pieces from his portfolio: You can check out more of his work here, as well as buy prints! [via So Geekin Awesome] The post Artist Gives Iconic Comic Book Characters the Silhouette Treatment [PICS] … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists: It's Time To Resolve the Ethics of Editing Human Genome

Friday 20 March 12:50:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: We've previously discussed a system called CRISPR-cas9, which is dramatically reducing the cost and effort required to do gene editing. In fact, the barrier to entry is now so low that a group of biologists is calling for a moratorium on using the method to modify the human genome. Writing in the journal Science (abstract), the … [Link]

Slashdot » Leaked Document Reveals Upcoming Biometric Experiments At US Customs

Friday 20 March 12:08:00 UTC 2015

sarahnaomi sends word of new biometric technologies coming to U.S. entry points. "The facial recognition pilot program launched last week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which civil liberties advocates say could lead to new potentially privacy-invading programs, is just the first of three biometric experiments that the feds are getting ready to launch. The three experiments involve new controversial … [Link]

Mashable » Dozens killed in two mosque attacks in Yemen

Friday 20 March 12:00:56 UTC 2015

Ap706699426457Feed-tw Feed-fbTriple suicide bombers have attacked two mosques in the centre of Yemen's capital city Sanaa, killing 46 people and injuring 100 others, according to medical officials. The city's Badr and al-Hashoosh mosques were targeted during midday prayers on Friday, which is traditionally the most crowded time of the week. See also: Yemen's Forgotten Conflict Witnesses said that at least two suicide … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feedback: Do we need a fun spy tool?

Friday 20 March 12:00:00 UTC 2015

Now, artificial fruitloopery, tracking illegal or dishonest fruitloop claims, quite interesting predictions and more (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » This is what the solar eclipse looks like from space

Friday 20 March 11:53:15 UTC 2015

Solar-eclipse-space1Feed-tw Feed-fbWe’ve seen dozens and dozens of photos and videos of Friday's solar eclipse, but most of them have one thing in common: They're taken from Earth The European Space Agency posted an image of the eclipse as seen from an entirely different perspective: space. The agency's sun-watching Proba-2 mini-satellite took this photo Friday, using extreme ultraviolet wavelengths to capture the sun's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Awesome photos from Europe's biggest solar eclipse

Friday 20 March 11:40:00 UTC 2015

Umbraphiles in the UK saw the biggest solar eclipse in 16 years, but the European Space Agency beat the clouds and got a spectacular view from space [Link]

Mashable » 9 easy beer equations that solve all your problems

Friday 20 March 11:30:16 UTC 2015

BeermaththumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLife is full of difficult choices, like whether to order a beer or a cocktail after a long week. But why not have it all? Beer Math is the best kind of weekend homework. Mix your favorite beers with juices, soda and even other beers to create tasty concoctions for every palate See also: 10 crafty home brewing kits for beer … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Make the NHS a well-being service not sickness service

Friday 20 March 11:00:00 UTC 2015

Forget privatisation. Keeping people in blooming health is the creative answer to the NHS crisis, says former chief medical officer, Harry Burns [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 March 2015

Friday 20 March 10:56:44 UTC 2015

David Recordon Joins US Govt — This afternoon, President Barack Obama will announce a newly created position for David Recordon, who has worked as one of Facebooks engineering directors since 2009. Recordon will join the White House as the director … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Real-Time Embedded Systems – $45.48 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 20 March 10:56:34 UTC 2015

Get "Real-Time Embedded Systems" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-03-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » 19 weird things you just can't unsee

Friday 20 March 10:30:44 UTC 2015

CantunseeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe world is a big Magic Eye book. Look closely, and you'll begin to see objects and shapes hidden in other seemingly normal things. Just to be clear, we aren't talking about cryptic messages hiding inside the dollar bill that reveal the United States is run by some New World Order or that "Stairway to Heaven" played backwards is the devil … [Link]

Mashable » The most underwhelming images of the solar eclipse

Friday 20 March 10:27:46 UTC 2015

EclipsetwitterFeed-tw Feed-fbSolar eclipses are rare events, so it's only natural they should cause more than a little excitement. Sadly, though, sometimes mother nature refuses to play ball. See also: Stunning photos of the solar eclipse Friday's eclipse was blocked for many by clouds, and Twitter was awash with mundane works of art as #anticlimax started trending Less than spectacular eclipse action in … [Link]

Mashable » 8 diverse fairy tales worthy of Hollywood adaptations

Friday 20 March 10:08:52 UTC 2015

Fairy-tales_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbHollywood is having a fairy tale moment The December 2014 release of Into the Woods introduced a blockbuster smash, while the upcoming Cinderella is on track to dominate the box office. Disney also recently announced plans to make a live-action Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton. It's clear — the fairy tale obsession is only heating up Fairy tales have the pleasure … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning photos of the solar eclipse

Friday 20 March 9:35:30 UTC 2015

Ap542022145200Feed-tw Feed-fbThe total solar eclipse on Friday morning was breathtaking, if you were in the right spot. The rare event was seen as a total eclipse in the tiny Faroe Islands and Svalbard, and a partial eclipse from Scotland to northern Africa. Across the UK and Europe, thousands watched the event unfold. Tórshavn, Faroe Islands People wait for the start of a total solar eclipse on a hill beside a hotel overlooking the sea and Torshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands, Friday, March 20, 2015. People wait for the start of a … [Link]

Slashdot »  Amazon Launches One-Hour Delivery Service In Baltimore and Miami

Friday 20 March 9:34:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes Amazon.com announced the launch Thursday of its one-hour delivery service, Prime Now, in select zip codes in Baltimore and Miami. It initially launched in Manhattan in December. The one-hour service, available to Amazon Prime subscribers through the Prime Now mobile app, costs $7.99. Two-hour delivery is free. From the article: "Amazon Prime's success has blown away the company's … [Link]

Mashable » Cher Wang replaces Peter Chou as HTC CEO

Friday 20 March 9:12:27 UTC 2015

Cher-wangFeed-tw Feed-fbCher Wang, HTC's Chairman and co-founder, has replaced Peter Chou as the company CEO, HTC has announced Chou, who co-founded the company with Wang in 1997, will now focus on product development as Head of HTC Future Development Lab. According to HTC, Wang has been slowly transitioning into the new role over the last two years. See also: 25 Best Free … [Link]

Mashable » Trippy kaleidoscope video will make you see London's Tube in a different way

Friday 20 March 8:12:10 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-03-20-at-07.51.17Feed-tw Feed-fb When you're in the thick of a London commute the Tube is just part of the relentless daily grind, but this videographer has seen it in a totally new way Long walkways, endless escalators and tube carriages combine to make a mesmerising collage. The video was filmed by Huw Penson with permission from Transport for London Thinking about it might … [Link]

Mashable » Google's Android Auto in-car system is finally hitting the road

Friday 20 March 7:58:26 UTC 2015

Google-io-2014-day-two-48Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle has announced Android Auto is now available in compatible cars across the United States, UK and Australia Android Auto is a system that works with an Android 5.0+ device and a car's head unit or infotainment system to allow a driver to call, get directions, listen to music and a range of other functions See also: Behind The Wheel With … [Link]

Mashable » Then and now: Images of our changing planet

Friday 20 March 7:40:49 UTC 2015

Alaska-images-of-change-nasa-climate-impactFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom building goliath dams that harness great rivers, to the natural construction of new land by volcanic activity, our planet is in a state of continuous change NASA spacecraft provide a unique vantage point for understanding the sweeping transformations, be they naturally caused or manmade. These comparative photographs span time periods from just days to several decades. Earth is ever changing, … [Link]

Slashdot » Target To Pay $10 Million In Proposed Settlement For 2013 Data Breach

Friday 20 March 7:03:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes Target has agreed to pay $10 million in a proposed settlement to a class-action lawsuit stemming from its massive 2013 data breach, which affected as many as 110 million people. Individual victims could receive up to $10,000. The proposed settlement also includes measures to better protect the customer data that Target collects, according to documents filed with the … [Link]

Slashdot » NZ Customs Wants Power To Require Passwords

Friday 20 March 5:49:00 UTC 2015

First time accepted submitter Orange Roughy writes New Zealand customs are seeking powers to obtain passwords and encryption keys for travelers. Supposedly they will only act to obtain credentials if it was acting on 'some intelligence or observation of abnormal behaviour.' People who refuse to hand over credentials could face up to three months jail time. From the story: "Customs … [Link]

Mashable » Hugh Jackman takes a stand against closing of Indigenous communities

Friday 20 March 4:38:20 UTC 2015

HughFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralian actor Hugh Jackman has joined forces with Australian sportsmen to urge the government to reconsider closing down remote Indigenous communities Last week, Western Australia's Premier Colin Barnett announced a plan to close 150 Indigenous communities in remote areas of the state and relocate more than 1,000 residents. The state government believes it is "not sustainable" to support the communities after … [Link]

Slashdot » Tag Heuer Partners With Google and Intel To Create Luxury Apple Watch Rival

Friday 20 March 4:29:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Luxury Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has announced it will be designing a smartwatch in partnership with U.S. tech giants Google and Intel. The watch is to rival similar devices in the consumer wearables market, specifically the much-anticipated Apple Watch. Tag is the first watchmaker to join with Google, however it is thought the deal will also … [Link]

Mashable » How Nintendo could rock the mobile world, even if it is late to the game

Friday 20 March 4:00:04 UTC 2015

Mario-bannerFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the dust clears from Nintendo's bombshell of an announcement Tuesday morning — bringing its fan-favorite franchises to mobile after years of resistance — it's easy to focus on how long it took them to do this Nintendo is notoriously resistant to change. Its previous console, the Wii, didn't even support HD. While competitors at Sony and Microsoft have focused on … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2120: Microsoft Explorer as Eleanor Rigby

Friday 20 March 4:00:03 UTC 2015

JoT thumbAh, look at all the lonely browsers… If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]

Mashable » Facebook plans to add third-party apps to Messenger

Friday 20 March 2:53:21 UTC 2015

Facebook_messenger-101Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook Messenger is slated to get a big overhaul. Mashable has learned Facebook plans to announce that it's opening up Facebook Messenger to third-party apps during its upcoming F8 Developer Conference in San Francisco next week See also: You can now pay your friends through Facebook Messenger The social network is set to announce about 20 third-party services, whose apps will … [Link]

Mashable » Lindt Cafe in Sydney reopens three months after horrific attack

Friday 20 March 2:45:42 UTC 2015

LindtleadFeed-tw Feed-fbIt was the scene of the most public, horrendous crime Sydney has witnessed, but on Friday politicians and officials gathered at the Lindt Cafe in the city's busy financial district to mark its reopening. It has been just over three months since gunman Man Haron Monis held 18 people hostage inside the cafe in Martin Place for 16 hours. On Dec. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » London Super Comic Con (LSCC) 2015: A Cosplay Music Video From Sneaky Zebra

Friday 20 March 2:27:26 UTC 2015

Nick and Gary from Sneaky Zebra have just released their first cosplay music video of 2015, entirely shot at London Super Comic Con 2015! These guys have a lot of very cool stuff coming out soon, so if you don’t want to miss anything, be sure to subscribe to Sneaky Zebra on Youtube, Like them on Facebook, and follow them … [Link]

Mashable » Friday features a total solar eclipse, a supermoon and the spring equinox

Friday 20 March 2:23:32 UTC 2015

Nasa_lunar_transit.2jpgFeed-tw Feed-fbThe moon is about to block our view of the sun. It’s known as a total solar eclipse and on Friday millions of people in Europe, Northern Africa and Asia will have a rare opportunity to see, indirectly of course, the sun’s brilliant corona. If you're gearing up to enjoy it, though, there are some things you should know. Yes, a … [Link]

Mashable » The U.S. can legally access your old emails and it wants to keep it that way

Friday 20 March 2:05:04 UTC 2015

EmailFeed-tw Feed-fbMany people around the globe might assume these days that the U.S. government can enact some shady magic called the NSA to access any email it wants, even if that shady magic is considered by some to be illegal But how many people—particularly U.S. residents—know that the American government technically has perfectly legal access to everyone's emails, so long as it … [Link]

Slashdot » Fake Suicide Attempt Tests Facebook Prevention Tool, Lands Man In Asylum

Friday 20 March 2:04:00 UTC 2015

First time accepted submitter abhishekmdb writes Shane Tusch faked his suicide in an attempt to test the authenticity of Facebook suicide prevention tool and got detained for 72 hours. Facebook has rolled out a set of tools to keep a check on its users who are having suicidal tendencies and prevent these users from suicidal attempts. In case some user … [Link]

Mashable » Magic Leap shows off gaming on its holographic headset

Friday 20 March 1:46:37 UTC 2015

Magic-leap-user-interfaceFeed-tw Feed-fbMagic Leap, the Google-backed company with the mysterious augmented reality and virtual reality headset, has released an impressive new video showing off its futuristic interface The video titled "Just another day in the office" also shows off what gaming will look like. Needless to say, we're stoked. We want one ASAP. See also: Sci-fi legend Neal Stephenson joins virtual reality startup … [Link]

Mashable » Buy a lotto ticket, Bruins fans: UCLA is America's luckiest team

Friday 20 March 1:35:44 UTC 2015

UclaFeed-tw Feed-fbFirst, UCLA squeaked its way into March Madness behind a decision by the NCAA selection committee that left many fans scratching their heads Now the Bruins are a win away from the Sweet 16 after one of the more controversial last-second calls in tourney memory Is it karma? Just plain luck? The side benefits that come from being one of college … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla basically just ignited the driverless car era

Friday 20 March 1:22:19 UTC 2015

42-63002107Feed-tw Feed-fbThe computer-controlled driverless car is barreling down the road of the future towards us. We've known this for a long time, but the speed and the matter-of-factness with which it is moving from prototype to actual product still has the power to give you whiplash. That became clear on Thursday, when Elon Musk offered a classic example of what journalists call … [Link]

Mashable » And now, for some reason, a 'Fraggle Rock' movie with Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Friday 20 March 0:49:26 UTC 2015

Fraggle.rock_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbA Fraggle Rock movie has been kicking around Hollywood since the mid-aughts, but not until Joseph Gordon-Levitt got involved did a live-action version of Jim Henson's other puppet world seem like it could be real. Variety reported Thursday that Gordon-Levitt is planning to produce and star in the film adaptation for New Regency and The Henson Co. and Henson's daughter Lisa. … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Wins US Regulators' Approval To Test-fly Drone

Friday 20 March 0:12:00 UTC 2015

mpicpp sends word that Amazon drones may soon deliver your packages. "Amazon.com Inc has won U.S. federal regulators' approval to test a delivery drone, as the e-commerce giant pursues a vision of speeding packages to customers through the air amid public concern over the safety and privacy implications. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it had issued an experimental … [Link]

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