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 » 'Up' as a horror movie is the stuff Pixar nightmares are made of
If the first eight minutes of Disney's Up didn't ruin your life enough, now there's this YouTube user Bobby Burns created a darker recut of the film in which grumpy old Carl Fredricksen is actually a child abductor with Alzheimer's who takes Russell hostage, launching a massive manhunt The creepy remake will leave you crying from terror, not heartbreak. These … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » MAN AT ARMS: REFORGED – Crafting Link’s Legendary Hylian Shield in Real Life [Video]
Wow. Just wow. This is hands down the most beautiful Hylian shield replica I have ever seen. Kudos to the Stagmer brothers of the Baltimore Knife and Sword Armoury for the amazing work! Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, … [Link]
Mashable » Charli XCX's bonkers new video battles terrifying social media demons
Don't you hate it when you're hanging out in your bedroom dancing around and texting your friends when, suddenly, your phone runs out of battery and demons come out of your closet to haunt you? That's the struggle in Charli XCX's new video for "Famous," directed by Eric Wareheim, of Tim & Eric, who has carved out a pretty good … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Releases Windows 10 SDK
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft today launched developer tools for the Windows 10 Technical Preview, including a software development kit (SDK). Developers can use the new tools, currently in preview, to start building universal Windows apps for Microsoft's upcoming operating system. A universal Windows app is Microsoft's verbiage for an app that can run across different form factors, including PCs, … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden's 'Late Late Show' debut: 'No one is going to work harder'
LOS ANGELES — James Corden picked one of the worst days to spend out at the top of a billboard. Temps on this sweltering March day topped out at 90 degrees and to make matters worse, he was wearing a suit the entire time he was looking down upon Beverly Blvd By late afternoon — hours after he first started a … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is reportedly testing a standalone app for phone calls
Facebook may be trying to take over your phone app. The social network is testing a voice-calling app that can screen your calls and show you information about who is calling, according to an image obtained by Android Police. See also: Facebook plans to add third-party apps to Messenger The app, called "Phone," will display information about those who call you … [Link]
Slashdot » Nobody Is Sure What Should Count As a Cyber Incident
chicksdaddy writes: Despite a lot of attention to the problem of cyber attacks against the nation's critical infrastructure, The Christian Science Monitor notes that there is still a lot of confusion about what, exactly, constitutes a "cyber incident" in critical infrastructure circles. The result: many incidents in which software failures affect critical infrastructure may go unreported. Passcode speaks to security … [Link]
Mashable » Why Falcon didn't get the 'Winter Soldier' look in 'Disney Infinity'
On Tuesday, more Marvel characters will join the toy lineup of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes. Fans can pick up figures of the trickster god Loki, as well as Falcon, a Marvel hero with more than 40 years of history in that universe. The flying hero Falcon, who can be seen above in action in Disney Infinity, first appeared in … [Link]
Mashable » Can special glasses solve a lifetime of color blindness?
For me, The Dress was no laughing matter. As a color blind person, I’m never certain if I’m looking at red or brown, green or blue, and please don’t print yellow text on blue paper unless you want to bring me to tears. Now Valspar and EnChroma think they have a pair of glasses that can, more or less, fix my … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Doubles MacBook Pro R/W Performance
Lucas123 writes Benchmark tests performed on the 2015 MacBook Pro revealed it does have twice the read/write performance as the mid-2014 model. Tests performed with the Blackmagic benchmark tool revealed read/write speeds of more than 1,300MBps/1,400MBps, respectively. So what's changed? The new MacBook Pro does have a faster Intel dual-core i7 2.9GHz processor and 1866MHz LPDDR3) RAM, but the real … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter teams with Foursquare to let you get specific in tagging locations
Twitter announced a partnership with Foursquare on Monday that will let users tag more detailed locations in tweets. While users have long had the option of geo-tagging general places like cities or neighborhoods, the new deal will tap into Foursquare's extensive database of landmarks, businesses and other venues to make those tags more specific and informative. A Twitter spokesperson told Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » Freshest 4-year-old ever breaks it down to Beyoncé on 'Ellen'
If you've tried (and failed) to recreate the bouncing choreography from Beyoncé's "7/11" music video, let this 4-year-old show you how it's done Mother-daughter dance duo Tianne and Heaven recently appeared on Ellen (for the third time) to perform a routine to the song. They proved, yet again, they are fresher than all of us. Lost baby bird reunites with … [Link]
Mashable » It's a bug! Moth lays eggs in anchor’s ear during live broadcast
Bob Barnard’s ears are a little too cozy. The Fox DC reporter was doing a piece on Museum Week in our nation’s capitol when an African Moon Moth decided to land on Barnard’s ear. The moth eventually left but not without leaving two souvenirs: moth eggs. See also: The dirty truth about animals in New York City That African Moon Moth … [Link]
Mashable » Vin Diesel honors Paul Walker by naming his baby daughter Pauline
LOS ANGELES — Vin Diesel's "family" mantra isn't just something his Fast & Furious character Dominic Toretto likes to repeat often — it's something Diesel himself holds dear, too. The Furious Seven star revealed that he and longtime girlfriend Paloma Jimenez named their newborn daughter Pauline, in honor of Paul Walker, his late co-star and friend (sorry, brother). Diesel announced the … [Link]
Mashable » Lost baby bird reunites with family, all is good and right in world
A teeny baby bird made it back to its family after being rescued from a PVC pipe in which it was stuck YouTube user Patrick Smith discovered the bird in a bush outside his place of work and swiftly pulled it to safety. Lucky for us (though not so much for our tear ducts), he filmed the little bird's sweet … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Parse: Push Notifications & Analytics
Facebook's acquisition of Parse has given the social giant a big boost in mobile by making it easier for API developers to create apps for the Facebook platform. In this three-part series, we take a closer look at developing with Parse.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Parse: Working with Parse API Objects
Facebook’s acquisition of Parse gives the social giant a big mobile boost by making it easier for developers to create apps for the Facebook platform. In a three-part series, we take a deep dive into Parse.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Parse API: An Introduction
Facebook's acquisition of Parse gives the social giant a big mobile boost by making it easier for developers to create apps for the Facebook platform. In a three-part series, we take a deep dive into Parse.
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Mashable » U.S. ambassador to Libya signs off Twitter after vulgar personal attacks
The U.S. ambassador to Libya, Deborah Jones, has announced plans to take a Twitter hiatus, citing "vulgar personal attacks" made against her The diplomat came under fire from critics on Monday over a tweet about an attack on the town of Tarhuna. See also: The ISIS campaign to erase history "I have concluded it is best to cease efforts to communicate … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Stripe API Receives Major Update
Stripe today announced a new version of its Connect platform with the hope of empowering more companies to conduct business online. The updated Connect API adds a handful of features that bring global payment capabilities to its customers and beyond.
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Slashdot » First Prototype of a Working Tricorder Unveiled At SXSW
the_newsbeagle writes The $10 million Tricorder X-prize is getting to the "put up or shut up" stage: The 10 finalists must turn in their working devices on June 1st for consumer testing. At SXSW last week, the finalist team Cloud DX showed off its prototype, which includes a wearable collar, a base station, a blood-testing stick, and a scanning wand. … [Link]
Mashable » Super Girl Scouts impress Obama with clever Lego invention
President Obama hosted some of the country's most distinguished students at the White House Science Fair on Monday, celebrating young achievements in science, technology, engineering and math, including one special troupe of girls who turned Lego into a productive piece of equipment. The “Supergirls” Junior FIRST Lego League Team from Daisy Girl Scouts' troop 411 of Tulsa, Oklahoma built an … [Link]
Mashable » Extreme weather supercut shows that nature is not messing around
Nature is not a force to be reckoned with. When it rains, it pours — and the clips above, shot everywhere from the coast of Italy to the corn fields of Iowa, show just how nasty the weather can be Number of f*cks given: 0. These young science fair exhibitors will put your achievements to shame Fritz the dog loves … [Link]
Mashable » Popular herbicide may indeed cause cancer, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) just picked a fight with one of the world's top agrochemical giants, Monsanto A 17-member WHO panel from 11 countries recently met to evaluate the evidence that particular organophosphate herbicides can cause cancer in humans. The panel, from an arm of the WHO known as the International Agency for Research on Cancer, published its findings on … [Link]
Mashable » Puppy facts!
Puppies go through radical, endlessly Instagrammable transformations from the time they're born to when they're finally ready to run with the big dogs. For example, Shar Peis are the ultimate Benjamin Button dog — they're born with all their wrinkles and then grow into their skin. Brush up on your puppy facts so the next time you're stuck making awkward … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Baffling Puzzles From the 90’s Some Gamers Still Haven’t Solved
There is nothing worse than flowing through a video game with laser like precision and then coming to a dead halt because of an insane puzzle you can’t get past. It ruins pacing, and sucks the fun out, plain and simple. Here are some devious puzzles from the 90’s some of us STILL haven’t solved. [OutsideXbox] The post 6 Baffling … [Link]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Packing Peanuts Make Power Pack
Packing ‘peanuts’ could be used to manufacture rechargeable batteries. Both polystyrene and starch-based versions could be used for separate components. The idea came from Purdue University’s school of Chemical Engineering where staff recently moved to a new lab and used a lot of packing peanuts to transport and receive delicate equipment. While both versions of the peanuts can technically be … [Link]
Slashdot » Boeing Patents Star Wars Style Force Field Technology
An anonymous reader was one of many to point out that Boeing doesn't want to rely on a sad devotion to an ancient religion to protect aircraft and conjure up the stolen data tapes, but plans on using force fields instead. "Boeing's new patent may let the force be with you even in real life. The aircraft and defense company … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I watched a flood of aid destroy a culture
When the tsunami of 2004 devastated the Nicobar islands, inappropriate aid poured in, and social ecologist Simron Jit Singh witnessed a cultural meltdown (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Street workout app Madbarz helps you get fit without a gym
Street workout is a simple — not easy, but simple — way to get fit. You don't need a gym membership or fancy machines; all you need is a couple of bars in a park somewhere, and you're good to go, if you're ready for a challenge Madbarz, a Zagreb, Croatia-based startup founded by street workout enthusiasts, recognized the potential of … [Link]
Mashable » 'No Human Seamless' is the ideal solution for hungry misanthropes
Finally, someone understands our antisocial souls. This parody commercial from sketch comedy group The Bilderbergers imagines the one way to make Seamless even more perfect: eliminating all human contact. Because you ordered a pizza for one, not judgment. Man's angsty fight with his parents as a kid comes to life as animation 'We ought to bomb them back to the … [Link]
Mashable » 'We ought to bomb them back to the Stone Age': 7 unforgettable Ted Cruz quotes
Sen. Ted Cruz formally announced that he is running for president in 2016. And based on what we've seen from him over the years, we should have plenty of soundbites throughout the campaign See also: Attendance at Ted Cruz's 2016 announcement was mandatory for Liberty University students Man's angsty fight with his parents as a kid comes to life as … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what an Apple drone might look like
Many major tech companies are eyeing drones — Amazon, Google and even Facebook. It's unclear at this point whether Apple wants in, too, but one designer has envisioned what the company's version of a drone might look like if it ever launched one. German designer Eric Huisman mocked up a sleek drone concept called the Apple Quadcopter, which has a minimalistic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 9 Weirdest Implications Of The Many Worlds Interpretation
The many worlds theory is astounding, and if you are on the site, you probably already know what it is. Crash course for those who don’t, we are on an infinite web of timelines, where each one plays out differently due to simple variables like decisions and timing. While many people (like ME) like to believe this theory, scientists often … [Link]
Mashable » 'Seinfeld' theme song mixes a little too perfectly with Kendrick Lamar
It turns out, the synth-heavy bass lines of the Seinfeld theme song are just as well suited to lyrics by Grammy award-winning rappers as they are to sitcoms about nothing Take for example, this mashup which places vocals from Kendrick Lamar's "King Kunta" over the theme song's melody. They work inexplicably well together — a cornerstone of every successful mashup. See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nope, this is Not a Real NES Console, It’s a Cake! [Pic]
This may look like an actual NES console at first glance, but it’s not! It’s a real cake! The cake was made for Vanessa and Chris Harding’s wedding by Geelong, Australia-based bakery Cara Mia Cake. [Source: Cara Mia Cake | Via TN] The post Nope, this is Not a Real NES Console, It’s a Cake! [Pic] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Mashable » Kickstarting a cult classic: Can fan love bring back 'ToeJam and Earl'?
Creators — and their fans — almost take the Internet for granted at this point. Social media and instant communication can lead to a never-ending feedback loop; see something you love, and immediately send praise out into the ether. But in 1991, when games were released on cartridges and players could only buy them at brick-and-mortar stores, creators would rarely know … [Link]
Slashdot » World's Largest Asteroid Impacts Found In Central Australia
schwit1 writes Scientists doing geothermal research in Australia have discovered evidence of what they think is the largest known impact zone from an meteorite on Earth. The zone is thought to be about 250 miles across, and suggests the bolide split in two pieces each about 6 miles across before impact. The uncertainty is that the evidence for this impact … [Link]
Mashable » The Uber-driving basketball star who's taking Xavier to the Sweet 16
With instant tourney-darling Georgia State now bounced from March Madness, meet the new object of your basketball affection: Xavier center Matt Stainbrook, who leads the Musketeers into the Sweet 16 against Arizona this Thursday. Stainbrook isn't just the Musketeers' leading scorer — he's also one of the world's largest Uber drivers and a model big brother, to boot See also: March … [Link]
Mashable » 10 invaluable life lessons from 'Pretty Woman'
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Pretty Woman, the classic story about what happens when a ruthless business man meets a beautiful young sex worker and falls for her. It's a beautiful tale about the redemptive power of love, as the two mismatched lovers save each other from their terrible, soul-sucking lives Yes, it's an inspiring story that reminds us love … [Link]
Mashable » Man's angsty fight with his parents as a kid comes to life as animation
The angst is strong with this one. Mike Cohen has been secretly recording his conversations with his parents since age 12. Now, Cohen's friend, Rodd Perry, has animated one particular argument between Cohen and his parents over his love of rock 'n' roll Conservative parents and a young rebellious teen make for a perfectly awkward blend of humor We're really … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo Ocean Race sailors deploy robotic floats for climate science research
The Southern Ocean plays a major role in regulating Earth's climate, since it is a major absorber, or "sink" of carbon emissions and heat from the atmosphere. In addition, powerful ocean currents that help transport heat worldwide are powered in part by processes that take place in this area, which surrounds Antarctica. Yet despite its outsized importance in the climate system, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Jungle festivals led to first Mayan cities
An ancient melting pot of diverse hunter-gatherers uniting to build ceremonial sites may have been the start of big Mayan cities 
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Mashable » John Oliver explains the 'fuck barrel' of municipal violations
During Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver took on municipal violations in a nearly 18-minute segment that, once watched in full, will surely give you something else to be angry about today Oliver discusses the hefty fines for things like petty traffic violations and the negative effects of those fines on the lowest earning section of society — … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Call Logic Announces CRM/AMS and Marketing Automation API
Call Logic, a SaaS-based autodialing solution provider, announced a new white-label API that enables enterprise customers to integrate Call Logic's autodialer with CRM/AMS (Association Management System) and marketing automation systems. With API release 2.6, Call Logic provides TCPA compliance, Do Not Call list functionality and cellphone list scrubbing. The API allows users to autodial directly from CRM and marketing automation … [Link]
Mashable » Police find no evidence for Rolling Stone's U.Va. rape story
An explosive Rolling Stone report of a brutal sexual assault at a University of Virginia fraternity house could not be corroborated by police in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a four month-long investigation, the department chief said on Monday Charlottesville Police Department Chief Tim Longo said that his team's investigation had found no evidence that corroborated the magazine story See also: Rolling Stone … [Link]
Slashdot » Modern PHP: New Features and Good Practices
Michael Ross writes In recent years, JavaScript has enjoyed a dramatic renaissance as it has been transformed from a browser scripting tool primarily used for special effects and form validation on web pages, to a substantial client-side programming language. Similarly, on the server side, after years as the target of criticism, the PHP computer programming language is seeing a revival, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Batman: Arkham Knight” Gets Delayed…Again [VIDEO]
Initially slated for an October 2014 release, Batman: Arkham Knight, the final installment in the Arkham game series, was then moved to June 2, 2015. Now, Rocksteady Games says they’ve had to push it back three weeks to June 23. According to Game Director Sefton Hill: “Batman: Arkham Knight will now launch worldwide on June 23, 2015. We’re a developer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Artist Stephen Byrne Performs Fashionable Makeover on Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman [Pic]
Check out these awesome superhero “makeovers” by artist Stephen Byrne. Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman probably wouldn’t fight hordes of enemies dressed that way, but I’d totally see myself wearing that kind of clothes when going out or at a con. 
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New Scientist – News » Step into a 3D tornado and see an epic storm up close
A virtual recreation of the tornado that hit Oklahoma in 2013 could provide a more effective way of monitoring storms as they progress 
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Slashdot » NASA's Abandoned Launch Facilities
trazom28 writes I ran across an interesting slideshow of NASA's abandoned launch facilities. It's an interesting piece of scientific history. The images are from "photographer Roland Miller's upcoming book, Abandoned in Place. The book is a visual study of the deactivated launch and research facilities that played an essential role in early American space exploration. 
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Mashable » Just a chill owl listening to music in a car — no biggie
This owl is chill — like, really chill. Life is hard if you're an owl: catching bugs, flying at night, turning your head really far around. It's draining, and sometimes you need to get in a car, roll the windows down, blast the radio and just live life. We can all take a lesson from this owl when it comes … [Link]
Slashdot » Finland To Fly "Open Skies" Surveillance Flight Over Russia
jones_supa writes Inspectors from Finland will conduct an observation flight on March 23-27 over the Russian territory within the framework of the Treaty on Open Skies. During the flight that will be conducted along the mutually agreed route, Russian specialists on board of the aircraft will ensure strict compliance with the agreed flight schedule and monitor the use of the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The way to strike gold is to have a mine like a sewer
Human waste contains enough valuable metals that it could be worth mining, but we'll need to find the right approach 
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New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: Viking 'GPS', sushi worm cancer test, the true cost of living longer, worst Ebola outbreak blamed on political dithering, and more 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Captain Planet [Comic]
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Mashable » 13 holidays that should be replaced by National Puppy Day
March 23 is the greatest holiday of all — National Puppy Day. But the holiday hardly gets the respect it deserves. Why do people still have to go to work on National Puppy Day? It should be a day reserved for ogling the local canines at dog parks or staying in your pajamas to watch puppy videos all day See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Only pub sceptics will insist this isn't Richard III
Thousands turned out in Leicester to witness the passing of the coffin carrying Richard III – and yes, it really is him 
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Mashable » Performance artist wants the 'evil and rich' to give her 50 gold Apple Watches
A San Francisco-based performance artist is seeking 50 high-end Apple Watches for her next project as a part of a statement on society's obsession with massive commercialism and new technology. Qinmin Liu, who moved to the United States from China in 2009, posted a Google Doc form online encouraging — or rather, guilt tripping — those who want to buy Apple … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: SMBC's Zach Weiner Answers Your Questions
Last week you had a chance to ask Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMBC) creator and monocle enthusiast Zach Weiner about his comics, reading classy, and his other projects. Below you'll find his answers to your questions. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » Soon, astronauts may be able to enjoy a cocktail like the rest of us
Astronauts hoping to sip drinks in style may soon have an open-top cocktail glass to look forward to. Called the Zero Gravity Cocktail Project, the idea is to create an open-top cocktail glass that can be used in space. The glass would use an innovative "groove system" that would keep fluids under control, and only release them when someone takes a … [Link]
Mashable » Travel time capsule: 8 innovations that changed the way we globe-trot
Just 100 years ago, very few of our modern travel methods and amenities existed. Automobiles were still a source of consternation, American roadways were crude at best, plane travel was something you may have read about in a newspaper (remember those, kids?) once or twice and you can forget about wireless headphones, airport Wi-Fi or turn-by-turn GPS directions. See also: 13 … [Link]
Mashable » 7 vintage ads starring Hollywood actors before they were famous
Most Hollywood A-listers had to get to the small screen before making the big screen. Take Robert De Niro, who starred in a 1969 car commercial for the AMC Ambassador before graduating to serious, feature roles in The Godfather: Part II and Taxi Driver. Or John Travolta, who appeared in a commercial for the U.S. Army long before he starred … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sushi parasite inspires worm test for cancer
Could worms be used to detect cancer early? Roundworms have been found to sniff out tumours, leading to hopes for a simple diagnostic test 
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Mashable » How Ted Cruz's campaign speech played out on Yik Yak
Sen. Ted Cruz took to the stage of Liberty University's arena to officially throw his hat into the ring for the 2016 presidential campaign as thousands of students from the notoriously conservative university packed the seats Monday. While the senator played to the crowd, students anonymously chatted amongst themselves on the app Yik Yak, weighing in on the conservative hopeful's big … [Link]
Mashable » What SXSW can teach us about the future of machines
It’s 2015Where are our flying cars? According to AeroMobil, a prototype car/aircraft hybrid that made an appearance at this year's South by Southwest conference, they may be just around the corner. The company announced that it plans to have such a vehicle available to consumers in just two years time. See also: 5 future-focused tech trends of SXSW Interactive SXSW is … [Link]
Slashdot » RMS Talks Net Neutrality, Patents, and More
alphadogg writes "According to Richard Stallman, godfather of the free software movement, Facebook is a "monstrous surveillance engine," tech companies working for patent reform aren't going nearly far enough, and parents must lobby their children's schools to keep data private and provide free software alternatives. The free software guru touched on a host of topics in his keynote Saturday at … [Link]
Mashable » New heights for Tom Cruise in 'Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation' trailer
LOS ANGELES — Ethan Hunt isn't the most grounded character. The last time we got a look at Tom Cruise in a new Mission: Impossible movie, he was precariously perched on Dubai's 2,700-foot Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest manmade structure. The year was 2011, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol made almost $700 million worldwide, so why mess with a good … [Link]
Mashable » 'Once Upon a Time' Twists 'The Little Mermaid' – and Reveals Where the Author Is
After four seasons of waiting, we finally know where the Author is on Once Upon a Time, and apparently he’s been hiding in plain sight Although he’s not easily reached, it turns out that the drawing of the Author’s door that Regina got from August’s lost things is actually where the elusive writer is located. As August reveals in the final … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram finally puts together its own collage app, called Layout
Collage lovers on Instagram, it might be your lucky day. Instagram is rolling out Layout, a free, standalone app that merges multiple images into one. It's available on iOS now (on the App Store), and an Android version is expected in the next few months. See also: 21 women whose Instagram photos will amaze and inspire you Users pick up to nine … [Link]
Mashable » A llama and goat on the loose accosted some guy in a parking lot
Llamas are on the loose. And they're breaking their goat brethren free, too. YouTube user Stephen Peterson was surprised to see an escaped goat and llama clop up to him in the parking lot of his office on Friday in Liverpool, New York. The happy little goat was quite friendly toward Petersen, while the llama was understandably more reserved (llamas … [Link]
Slashdot » The First Billion-Pixel Mosaic of Mars
StartsWithABang writes In 2012, Mars Science Laboratory performed the first robotically-controlled soft landing of a vehicle of such incredible mass: nearly half a tonne. A few months later, the rover, Curiosity, took the first ever billion-pixel mosaic from the Red Planet's surface, with breathtaking views of the terrain and alternate views of what the soils would look like were they … [Link]
Mashable » Egyptian official: Activist shot by police died because she was 'too thin'
Shaimaa el-Sabbagh, a 32-year-old Egyptian activist shot and killed on the streets of Cairo during a demonstration in January, died because she was "too thin," according to a spokesperson for the medical examiner Her death during a peaceful protest on Jan. 24 was caught on camera, sparking protests and igniting international outrage over brutal police tactics. See also: Women-only protest fills … [Link]
Mashable » Kurdish rebel leader calls for end to conflict with Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey — More than 30 years after a Kurdish rebel group took up arms against the Turkish government, the group's leader is calling for peace from his prison cell. See also: Former Miss Turkey faces prison for 'insulting' Erdogan Abdullah Ocalan, a hero to many members of Turkey’s sizable Kurdish population, is urging a political solution to the conflict that … [Link]
Mashable » Chill dad dressed as Elsa takes his daughter to 'Frozen' sing-along
A UK man wins serious dad points for dressing up as Elsa to accompany his daughter to a Frozen event. We're talking blond wig, sequined dress, the works. The first photo of a dejected-looking man and his young companion, dressed as Olaf, appeared on Reddit with the caption, "It seemed like a fun idea." See also: Your first look at the … [Link]
Slashdot » "Google Glass Isn't Dead!" Says Google's CEO Eric Schmidt
lord_rob the only on writes "After Google stopped selling its wearable Glass device in January this year, many people speculated that the controversial gadget was on its way out for good. However, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has said that the technology behind Glass is too important to throw away, and that the program has been put under the control … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift one-ups haters by buying .porn and .adult domains
Haters gonna hate, hate, hate — but Taylor Swift will make it hard for them to do so The pop star recently snatched up the domain names TaylorSwift.porn and TaylorSwift.adult to keep them from falling into the wrong, pervy hands See also: Taylor Swift gives relationship advice to heartbroken fan on Tumblr The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz was born in Canada, but he can still be president
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was born in Canada, but he was always an American The senator, who on Monday became the first official candidate for the 2016 presidential race, was born in Calgary to an American mom and a dad who is from Cuba (though he became a U.Scitizen in 2005), but was raised in Houston. See also: Senator Ted Cruz … [Link]
Mashable » Attendance at Ted Cruz's 2016 announcement was mandatory for Liberty University students
To casual viewers of Ted Cruz's 2016 campaign announcement, the youthful faces suggested the senator had tapped into a broad base of support amongst the newest generation of conservatives. See also: Campaign 404: TedCruz.com is not ready for 2016 The speech, which Cruz delivered to thousands of students at Liberty University, was broadcast live by at least two networks and streamed … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Avengers' will be there for you, even in the 'Friends' opening credits
The Avengers are there for you. With everyone stuck in second gear waiting for The Avengers movie next month, parodies are reaching a fever pitch. It was only a matter of time before they got the same treatment as Guardians of the Galaxy with their own Friends tribute. See also: 'Catvengers' Turns Kitties Into Purr-fect Superheroes Especially since the world … [Link]
Mashable » Google Trekker program finds amazing Street View sights in the Midwest
Michigan is the first Midwestern state to partner with Google for its Trekker program, going off the beaten path to bring amazing views to Street View. More than 44,000 panoramic photos of the state's landmarks and natural treasures are now available, Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley announced Monday at the Michigan Tourism conference. See also: The guy who found Waldo computed … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' showrunners confirm the show will spoil the books
Kids, take this as a lesson to never read In a panel discussion at the Oxford Union at the university, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, the showrunners of HBO's Game of Thrones, confirmed that the show will indeed finish before George R.R. Martin's book series. See also: 'Game of Thrones' Monopoly will make you want to kill your family We could … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Worst Ebola outbreak blamed on political dithering
A weak WHO, an international emergency declared too late and government secrecy about disease are being blamed for the slow response to Ebola 
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Slashdot » The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Introduces the Doomsday Dashboard
Lasrick writes You probably know the hand on the Doomsday Clock now rests at 3 minutes to midnight. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has launched a pretty cool little interactive Dashboard that lets you see data that the Bulletin's Science and Security Board considers when making the decision on the Clock's time each year. There are interactive graphs that … [Link]
Mashable » 9 British medical students feared to be in ISIS-controlled Syria territory
LONDON — Nine British medical students are believed to have crossed the border from Turkey into Syria to provide help in ISIS-controlled territory. The group of five men and four women, who are all in their late teens or early 20s and have Sudanese roots, kept their plans secret from their families. See also: British teenagers back in UK on bail … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis orders a pizza straight to the Popemobile, because he can
Pope Francis, everybody: the chillest Pope in centuries He's just like us — he takes the bus, he curses during Mass, and apparently, he loves a good pizza. See also: The Pope's most blessed baller moves of 2014 His Holiness was in Naples on Sunday, and did what anyone in their right mind should do when visiting the birth home of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Europe's electricity grid sails through solar eclipse
Last week's eclipse put power grids to the test as solar output dipped and then rose suddenly, but no major problems were reported 
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Mashable » Facebook who? Square rolls out simpler cash transfers to businesses
Square, the startup that helped heat up the tech world's interest in mobile payments, seems determined not to lose ground to giant rivals like Facebook and Google, which are posing direct threats. In a move that could help improve its profitability, Square, the six-year-old payments startup, announced Monday that it is expanding its money transfer service, called Square Cash, from consumers … [Link]
Mashable » The race for State's Attorney is finally over on 'The Good Wife'
This week's installment of The Good Wife finally brought to a head the season's simmering State's Attorney's race plot. Even better, it gave us some much needed quality time with Diane The Good Wife writers have always been ones to listen to their viewers' complaints. One can only assume they heard our pleas for more screen time with Diane this season, … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama To Announce $240M In New Pledges For STEM Education
An anonymous reader sends word that President Obama is expected to announce more that $240 million in pledges to boost STEM educations at the White House Science Fair today. "President Barack Obama is highlighting private-sector efforts to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math. At the White House Science Fair on Monday, … [Link]
Mashable » 3-year-old cares more about her farts than becoming a big sister
You never know how your kids are going to react to the news that they'll soon have a little brother or sister They could be excited at the prospect of finally getting to boss someone around or throw a temper tantrum that makes you question why you decided to have kids in the first place. And then, of course, they … [Link]
Mashable » Why Air France's 'simply chic' safety video warns of lost cellphones
Air France has a new safety video that includes one warning even the most frequent fliers may not have seen before. "In case of the loss of an electronic device, please avoid manipulating your seat," the woman says in the video, "and call a crew member." See also: The safest — and least safe — airlines in the world That … [Link]
Mashable » NBC's Brian Williams headlines school fundraiser in first public appearance since controversy
There’s at least one group of people happy to see Brian Williams The former NBC anchor made his first public appearance on Sunday since his suspension, using his celebrity to help his old high school stay open Williams attended at a fundraiser for Mater Dei, the Catholic high school in New Jersey that he attended. The anchor spoke with local paper … [Link]
Slashdot » Leaked Snowden Docs Show Canada's "False Flag" Operations
An anonymous reader writes Documents leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and The Intercept show the extent to which Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) cooperates with the NSA — and perhaps most interestingly details CSEC's "false flag" operations, whereby cyberattacks are designed and carried out with the intention of attribution to another individual, group or … [Link]
Mashable » If you found really cheap WestJet airfare, the tickets may be worthless
The cliché is true: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. WestJet is warning travelers to be careful of supposedly great airfare deals after it uncovered a scam that offered deep discounts on airfare to attendees of an upcoming conference. See also: United and Orbitz are suing a 22-year-old who exposed cheap airfare hack The tickets … [Link]
Mashable » Campaign 404: TedCruz.com is not ready for 2016
Though Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced his 2016 run on Twitter, it seems the presidential hopeful may have overlooked one key element of his digital strategy: the ever-important domain name. Rather than providing relevant information on the first major candidate to officially announce a 2016 run, TedCruz.com heralds support for President Obama and the need for immigration reform. Ouch. See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Superbug risk from tonnes of antibiotics fed to animals
A side of superbugs with your fried chicken? Farm animals are fed 63,000 tonnes of antibiotics a year, exacerbating the problem of antibiotic resistance 
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Mashable » Mascot madness continues: Vote for your Sweet 16
Who will reign supreme as the NCAA's top mascot? Face it, your bracket is already busted. Thanks to teams like Baylor and Iowa State, your once optimistic-looking March Madness prediction table now looks more like a a deflated basketball than a NCAA trophy. But that's fine — dust yourself off and realize that the most important NCAA competition this year still … [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco SPA300/500 IP Phones Vulnerable To Remote Eavesdropping
Bismillah writes Cisco has confirmed that its SPA300 and SPA500 are vulnerable to remote eavesdropping and dialing, and is working on a patch. Meanwhile, the advice is not to have the phones on internet-facing connections. From the article: "Cisco has confirmed the issue reported by Watts, which is a result of wrong authentication settings in the default configuration of firmware … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Data APIs, design, and visual storytelling
Over the past five years, international agencies such as the World Bank, OECD, and UNESCO have created portals to make their data available for everyone to explore. Many non-profits are also visualizing masses of data in the hope that it … [Link]
Slashdot » Android's Smart Lock Won't Ask You For a Password Until You Set Your Phone Down
jfruh writes Nothing confronts you with how addicted you are to your phone more than constantly taking it out of your pocket and entering your passcode over and over again to unlock. But without fanfare, Google is releasing an Android update that might solve the problem: a "smart lock" that can figure out if your phone has been set down … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 67% Off Assassin’s Creed Unity (PS4/Xbox One/PC) – $19.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has Assassin’s Creed Unity for the PS4, Xbox One, or PC for just $19.99. That’s 67% off on the game’s regular list price of $59.99. For those wondering, yes, the game is stable now, thanks to a fifth patch that was released mid-February. For centuries, France has been ruled by the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Leather Zelda Book/Tablet Covers are Amazingly Beautiful [Pics]
Wow. Just wow. This is probably the most gorgeous journal/day planner/book cover I’ve ever seen. Have you seen the details on that thing? It is nothing short of spectacular! And you can even get it as a tablet or iPad case! 
[Source: SkinzNhydez on Etsy: Zelda Triforce journal – day planner – book cover | Zelda Triforce tablet or iPad … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Weird Al “Mad Scientist” Yankovic Creates Alien Life Form [Video]
A few days ago, “Weird Al” Yankovic uploaded this video on Youtube of himself microwaving an ivory soap bar for 34 seconds. The result is… surprising. Check it out! [Source: “Weird Al” Yankovic on Youtube] The post Weird Al “Mad Scientist” Yankovic Creates Alien Life Form [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Paris activates emergency efforts to curb choking smog
Paris authorities have put in place 24-hour emergency measures to limit traffic after record levels of pollution in the French capital. On Monday, all cars with number plates that end with an even number will be banned from circulating in the Paris region. 
Police officers check a cars arriving in Paris, France, Monday, March 23, 2015.Image: Francois Mori/Associated PressA decision on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Lost Treasure [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » IT EXISTS: A Super Burrito Body Pillow
Thanks to this super burrito body pillow by Lauren O. Venell, you can show your love of burritos to anyone who enters your room! For the die-hard enthusiast, now you can have your burrito and spoon it, too. Standing as tall as a beefy second-grader, this burrito makes an excellent body pillow or imaginary friend, who will never judge you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Terminator T-800 Head 20 oz. Molded Mug
From Entertainment Earth: There is no coffee but what we make. This Terminator T-800 Head 20 oz. Molded Mug was expertly crafted to look just like a head from one of the killer robots from the Terminator series. Keep it around and you may be the one to bring about Skynet! This mug holds 20 ounces of liquid. Hand wash … [Link]
Slashdot » Costa Rica Goes 75 Days Powering Itself Using Only Renewable Energy
An anonymous reader writes with news about an impressive renewable energy accomplishment in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has achieved a clean energy milestone by using 100 per cent renewable energy for a record 75 days in a row. The feat was achieved thanks to heavy rainfall, which powered four hydroelectric plants in the first three months of the year, the … [Link]
Mashable » These women used social media to reclaim their bodies
Sukki Singapora is the kind of person who electrifies the Internet Her bright blue hair falls in waves around her neckline as she discusses, over Skype from London, her passion and art form: burlesque dancing. She talks eagerly about confronting the patriarchy of her native home Singapore with a simple desire to express her sexuality See also: 21 women whose Instagram … [Link]
Mashable » Hypnotic video visualizes half a million journeys on the London Underground
LONDON — It might not seem it when you're armpit-deep into a stranger at 8 a.m. on a Monday morning, but the thousands of underground journeys Londoners make daily can be quite beautiful. 26-year-old Will Gallia used Oyster card data from 562,145 journeys on the London Underground network in 2009 to create this visualisation. Using Transport for London's recommended journey … [Link]
Mashable » Scotland introduces new plastic £5 notes
LONDON — They've been using them in Australia since the 1980s but now plastic bank notes will be in circulation in Scotland. See also: Betting on the second royal baby name: Favourites, odds and outsiders The Cyldesdale Bank is producing two million of the £5 plastic notes, which are available from Monday and are slightly smaller than existing notes in circulation. … [Link]
Mashable » 7 incredibly simple inventions that are changing the world
The world's most pressing issues need smart solutions, but that doesn't necessarily mean high-tech. While various cutting-edge innovations, such as mind-controlled robotic body suits and microchip drug delivery, are improving the lives of people across the globe, there are also a number of equally impactful inventions with little-to-no electronics. See also: 14 innovations that improved the world in 2014 From a … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 23 March 2015
Swarmfarm Robotics — His previous weed sprayer weighed 21 tonnes, measured 36 metres across its spray unit, guzzled diesel by the bucketload and needed a paid driver who would only work limited hours. Two robots working together on Bendee effortlessly … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning HBase – $13.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning HBase" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-03-24 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Six men arrested after synagogue attack in north London
LONDON — Six people have been arrested after a group of men forced their way into a synagogue in Stamford Hill early Sunday morning in what police called an "anti-Semitic" incident. See also: Anti-Semitism in Britain hits record high The men, who were described as drunk, had left a nearby party and attempted to get into the synagogue. One man was … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NHS game-changers: The true cost of living longer
With lifespan increasing, and a lack of research on how medical conditions interact in older people, an ageing society will bring many challenges 
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Mashable » What the fanciest Parisian ladies wore in 1906
Charles Linley Sambourne was a chief cartoonist for Punch, a British satirical magazine, and a keen amateur photographer. He photographed ordinary people, documenting their appearance as references for his cartoons.He photographed women in London in 1906, and in June of the same year, the 62-year-old Sambourne traveled to Paris in search of more material. The women he photographed in France were more … [Link]
Slashdot » Child Psychotherapist: Easy and Constant Access To the Internet Is Harming Kids
First time accepted submitter sharkbiter sends note that one of the UK's foremost psychotherapists has concerns that smartphones may be harmful to the mental health of children. "Julie Lynn Evans has been a child psychotherapist for 25 years, working in hospitals, schools and with families, and she says she has never been so busy. 'In the 1990s, I would have … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what happens when you interrupt tortoise sex: A very, very slow chase
You don't want to mess with mating tortoises unless you're a very…average runner. In fact, you don't have to run at all — to escape a raging tortoise's wrath, all you have to do is sort of slowly stroll away This is exactly what happened to explorer Paul Rose, who interrupted the mating pair of giant tortoises on an island … [Link]
Mashable » Mosquitoes could bring deadly diseases to UK within years, study warns
LONDON — Warmer conditions are making the UK a more attractive place for disease-carrying mosquitoes, according to a new study. See also: Brazil Is Releasing Mutated Mosquitoes to Fight Dengue Fever Researchers writing in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal say warmer temperatures in the UK provide more hospitable conditions for the Asian Tiger mosquito or Aedes albopictus, which can carry deadly … [Link]
Mashable » Scrunchies return from the '90s to save wildlife being killed by cats
The '90s hair accessory, scrunchies, have found a new purpose other than making your teenage self look hip — they are being used to protect wildlife from the bloody paws of domestic cats. The statement hair piece, best known for its role in the sitcom Full House, has been repurposed to alert birds and other animals that a cat is on … [Link]
Mashable » Tourists flock to see Cuba before the floodgates open
HAVANA — Bookings to Cuba jumped 57% for one New York tour operator in the weeks after Washington said it would renew ties with Havana. In February, they were up 187%; and so far this month, nearly 250%. The boom is just one sign that the rush is on to see Cuba now — before, as many predict, McDonald's claims a … [Link]
Slashdot » Gaming On Linux With Newest AMD Catalyst Driver Remains Slow
An anonymous reader writes The AMD Catalyst binary graphics driver has made a lot of improvements over the years, but it seems that NVIDIA is still leading in the Linux game with their shared cross-platform driver. Tests done by Phoronix of the Catalyst 15.3 Linux Beta found on Ubuntu 15.04 shows that NVIDIA continues leading over AMD Catalyst with several … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer takes intimate look at a lesbian couple in Russia
Russia is well-known for its less-than-tolerant attitude toward the LGBT community. In 2013, Human Rights Watch described the country under President Vladimir Putin as having the "worst human-rights climate" in the post-Soviet era. This makes photographer Misha Friedman's latest project, Lyudmila and Natasha: Russian Lives, all the more intimate. His photo series follows Lyudmila and Natasha, a lesbian couple living in … [Link]
Mashable » Senator Ted Cruz announces his 2016 run for president
The 2016 presidential campaign season has officially begun as Senator Ted Cruz announced his candidacy on Monday. A Republican Senator from Texas, Cruz, 44, used Twitter as the platform to announce his run, just the latest indication that the short messaging platform has become the center of gravity for real-time announcements for celebrities and politicians alike. See also: 10 things in … [Link]
Mashable » Everything is awesome in Lego 'The Matrix'
Neo and Trinity are back, but this time they're Lego and their feet snap into the floor Following the awesome trend of recreating movie scenes and trailers with Lego, YouTuber Snooperking recreated the infamous lobby scene from the 1999 film, The Matrix. See also: Lego goes 'Back to the Future' in clocktower scene recreation The stop-motion recreation was no easy … [Link]
Mashable » Aboriginal girl stands blindfolded on a beach, asks people to embrace her
Social experiments are often at the center of viral videos. From free hugs to hugs for change, the act of human connection is often featured in the most emotional of content. Earlier this year, a blindfolded Muslim man, Mustafa Mawla, took to the streets of Toronto with arms outstretched. He held a sign asking people for hugs if they trusted … [Link]
Mashable » Trailer for 'Astro Boy' reboot reveals retro version of Japan's robot icon
Japan's patron saint of robots, Astro Boy, is getting another reboot, and the production company behind the new film gave the world its first peek on Saturday Astro Boy Reboot, first announced last summer, by Japan’s Tezuka Productions, France’s Caribara Animation and Monaco's Shibuya Productions, looks like a return to the simple illustration style featured in the original manga comic … [Link]
Slashdot » Finland's Education System Supersedes "Subjects" With "Topics"
jones_supa writes Finland is about to embark on one of the most radical education reform programs ever undertaken by a nation state – scrapping traditional "teaching by subject" in favor of "teaching by topic". The motivation to do this is to prepare people better for working life. For instance, a teenager studying a vocational course might take "cafeteria services" lessons, … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix announces Australian pricing and content after Reddit leak
Netflix Australia has released its content catalogue and pricing a day out from its March 24 launch, after the details were leaked on reddit on Sunday. On Monday morning, the leaked pricing details were confirmed via a Netflix press release emailed to Mashable. The company has been smart in its move to the land Down Under by looking the other way … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2121: Cloud time
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Mashable » This site transforms Earth into a 'Tron' map of the world
Have you ever wondered if our world was one big computer simulation? Well, if it is, we'll probably never know, but now you can imagine what the big reveal might look like thanks to a beautiful new project that turns any real world location into a Tron style animated map See also: Get Lost in New York Public Library's Massive Map … [Link]
Mashable » 5 unwritten rules for workplace etiquette in a lax company culture
Corporate offices have come a long way from the days of strict dress codes, awkward parties with bad cake and cubicles as far as the eye can see. We’ve shed these relics along with our fax machines and CD-ROMs, trading cookie-cutter professionalism for corporate cultures that foster individuality, freedom and creativity From open workspaces and relaxed dress codes to flexible schedules … [Link]
Slashdot » Online "Swatting" Becomes a Hazard For Gamers Who Play Live On the Internet
HughPickens.com writes Nick Wingfield reports at the NYT that practical jokers who call in bogus reports of violence provoking huge police responses have set their sights on a new set of victims: video gamers who play live on the Internet, often in front of huge online audiences. Last month, several hundred people were watching Joshua Peters as he played RuneScape … [Link]
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