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 » Angie's List freezes $40 million Indiana expansion, citing anti-gay law
Angie’s List, the website that publishes reviews of local businesses and service workers, announced on Saturday it had suspended plans to expand its Indianapolis headquarters following the passage of the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The new law makes it legal for businesses in the state to turn away gays and lesbians for religious reasons. “Angie’s List is open to … [Link]
Mashable » 4 tech innovations from the past decade you couldn’t live without
The year is 2005. The best thing you could do on your phone then was play snake and free-call friends who connected to the same service as you. Commercialised GPS had only recently hit the mainstream, so car trips generally meant that the person in the passenger seat (equipped only with a 2D map!) was the designated human GPS. YouTube was … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady went cliffjumping on vacation and lived to tell the tale
Well, those were the longest 8 seconds of many Patriots fans' lives. Tom Brady uploaded a video to Facebook on Saturday in which he jumps off the top of a waterfall and plunges down in slow motion (with dramatic background music for effect, of course). The Patriots quarterback has posted several other videos from vacation with his family, including an … [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Wants To Work With NASA On a New Space Station
HughPickens.com writes with news that Russian officials are talking about working with NASA to build a new space station as a replacement for the ISS after its operations end in 2024. Igor Komarov, head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, was unambiguous in his support for such a partnership. He added, "It will be an open project. It will feature … [Link]
Mashable » The calm before the launch: Preparing for a year in space
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly rocketed off to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday with Russian cosmonauts Mikhail Kornienko and Gennady Padalka. But Kelly will be in orbit for much longer than a typical astronaut on an ISS mission would. Kelly will live aboard the ISS for a year in an effort to study the effects on the human body of … [Link]
Mashable » The way the Internet has changed the way we communicate
Oh Internet, where would we be without you? We certainly wouldn't be instant messaging someone we met at Machu Picchu six years ago. Or trawling through an album of a girl we went to primary school with entitled 'OMG! It's a Boy!' We wouldn't be able to craft a sentence using only emojis, or replace IRL laughs with a message thread … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Akira: The Difference Between the Anime and the Manga
CineFix teamed up with Tom Pinchuk from AnimeVice to take a look at the differnce between Akira: The Anime and Akira: The Manga. For those of you who have both read the manga and watched the anime, which do you think is better? Let us know in the comments below! -Akira: 25th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) -Akira (Manga) – Volume … [Link]
Mashable » Hugh Jackman will play Wolverine just one last time
This is the end of the line, bub That's what Hugh Jackman essentially told the world Saturday via Instagram, finally ending speculation about whether he'd continue to play the popular role of Wolverine in Marvel's X-Men film series. See also: Artist re-envisions post-punk rockers as popular Marvel superheroes WOLVERINE …ONE LAST TIME. HJ A photo posted by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) on … [Link]
Slashdot » Citizen Scientists Develop Eye Drops That Provide Night Vision
rtoz writes: A group of scientists in California have successfully created eye drops that temporarily enable night vision. They use mixture of insulin and a chemical known as Chlorin e6 (Ce6) to enable the user to view objects clearly in darkness up to 50 meters away. Ce6 is found in some deep-sea fish and often used to treat night blindness. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantasy Movie Flop From 2005 to Get the TV Series Treatment
Remember this 2005 Terry Gilliam film starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger? 
(Hint: It rhymes with “Grothers Brim”) (Yeah, I had forgotten, too.) Well, Miramax has given the go-ahead to turn the movie into a potential TV series. Despite Gilliam reworking Ehren Kruger’s script, Kruger remained the sole screenwriter in the credits. Development is still in the early stages and no … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe Agrees On Regulatory Drone Framework
Hallie Siegel writes: Not a week goes by where some aspect of drone regulation fails to make the news. But for any regulated industry where technology is advancing faster than new rules can be agreed upon, it will undoubtedly cause a few headaches. This week closes with a very positive announcement from European stakeholders on the future of drones. During … [Link]
Mashable » Feds are cracking down on the Internet's favorite fugitive llamas
The two llamas that led authorities on a chase through Sun City, Arizona, late last month now have the attention of federal officials. According to the llamas' owners, Bub Bullis and Karen Freund, the U.S. Department of Agriculture took issue with the fact that they did not have the proper license to showcase the therapy animals. Freund said the USDA has … [Link]
Mashable » Yemen's president calls on rebels to surrender and turn themselves in
Yemeni President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi demanded on Saturday that Houthi rebels in his country surrender. At an Arab League meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Hadi called on rebels to give up territory they took in recent offensives, and demanded that their leaders turn themselves over to government forces. The president added that Saudi Arabia-led airstrikes against Houthi rebels will continue … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Musicless Musicvideo: Ghostbusters without Music
The ghostbusters music video… without the music. Yep, this is as creepy as it sounds. [Mario Wienerroither] The post Musicless Musicvideo: Ghostbusters without Music appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Fully Knitted Captain America Costume [Pics]
Cosplayer FangirlPhysics didn’t want just any regular Captain America costume to wear at her next convention, so instead of creating a traditional outfit, she decided to knit one instead, and I have to say, It looks fantastic! Pictures by David Alvarez Photography (above) and Corpus Photography (below.) 
[Fangirlphisics on Facebook | Fangirlphysics on Deviantart] The post A Fully Knitted Captain … [Link]
Slashdot » Best Buy Kills Off Future Shop
Lirodon writes: Future Shop, a Canadian electronics chain that was bought by Best Buy in 2001, but continued to operate in parallel with the newly-opened Canadian locations of the U.S. retailer, is no more. Today, the company abruptly announced the closure of the Future Shop chain, and the permanent closure of 66 of its remaining 131 locations. The remaining 65 … [Link]
Mashable » International officials call for release of jailed women's rights activists in China
China’s reputation as a global juggernaut, fueled by booming business over the last few decades, continues to be marred by its poor human-rights record. The latest example is the plight of five women's rights activists who are currently jailed for holding peaceful public protests International leaders have publicly called for the release of Wu Rongrong, Wei Tingting, Wang Man, Zheng Churan … [Link]
Mashable » Groupon coyly responds to sex jokes about phallic banana product
Take it from Groupon: When a product you're selling resembles a sex toy, your best bet is to play innocent. After posting a link on Facebook to a product called the "Banana Bunker," Groupon was swarmed with commenters making sex jokes about the item's resemblance to, well, you know what. See also: 19 weird things you just can't unsee The deal-of-the-day … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Are There Pokeballs Hidden in Super Mario Galaxy?
Pokeballs in Super Mario Galaxy? Okay, you got me. I’m intrigued. Could there be truth to this urban gaming legend? I don’t want to ruin it for you, just watch the video. Regardless, if you are a fan of Mario and this great game, there are definitely some things you will learn in this video you did not know. [Image … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Planet or not, Ceres rocks
All eyes are on the space drama unfolding in the asteroid belt. It matters not a jot whether Ceres is a planet or a dwarf 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Yet Analytics Builds Upon the DoD’s Experience API
The developer community is an open and inclusive resource that encourages advancements by allowing collaboration. According to Stephen Babcock’s article for Technical.ly Baltimore, Yet Analytics recently benefitted from this fact with some help from a surprising new member to the open source family.
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Slashdot » Commercial Flamethrower Successfully Crowdfunded
ColdWetDog writes: You've always wanted one, of course. Zombies, the occasional alien infestation. The neighbor's smelly roses. You just need to be prepared for things. You can get freeze dried food, AR15's, enough ammo to start a small police action (at least here in the U.S. — YMMV), but it has been difficult to get a modern, portable flamethrower until … [Link]
Mashable » Officer involved in 2013 Boston bomber shootout was shot in the face
A Boston police officer involved in a shootout between law enforcement and the Boston bombers in 2013 was shot in the face on Friday The officer, John Moynihan, helped save a transit officer in a gun battle between police and Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, days after the brothers set off two pressure-cooker bombs at the finish line of the 2013 Boston … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Take That, Airbender! [Comic]
Sometimes, the most practical uses of the elements and elemental magic run way deeper than your average mind can grasp. Now THAT’S an Avatar! Of all the nations, the armies of the ununoctium-benders are probably the least intimidating. The xenon-benders come close, but their flickery signs are at least effective for propaganda. [Source: XKCD] The post Take That, Airbender! [Comic] … [Link]
Slashdot » Another Patent Pool Forms For HEVC
An anonymous reader writes: A new patent pool, dubbed HEVC Advance, has formed for the HEVC video codec. This pool offers separate licensing from the existing MPEG LA HEVC patent pool. In an article for CNET, Stephen Shankland writes, "HEVC Advance promises a 'transparent' licensing process, but so far it isn't sharing details except to say it's got 500 patents … [Link]
Mashable » Lights go out around the world for Earth Hour
For one hour on Saturday starting at 8:30 p.m, local time, cities around the world will send a collective message about conservation and climate change. Called Earth Hour, the event encourages participants to turn off all non-essential lights for 60 minutes. This year, 7,000 cities in 162 countries are participating. See also: 6 Major Climate Change Myths, Debunked Organized by the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » USS Connect API Provides Direct Ordering Interface
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GANGSTA HOBBITS – Menace II Middle Earth: A Hobbit Rap Battle
A hobbit rap battle by the always awesome Pistol Shrimps comedy duo. Warning: language. Straight outta Hobbiton comes the story of H.W.A.Hobbits With Attitudes. [PistolShrimps] The post GANGSTA HOBBITS – Menace II Middle Earth: A Hobbit Rap Battle appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Nigerians decide their country's future in hotly contested presidential election
Nigerians across the country hit the polls on Saturday, casting votes in a hotly contested presidential election between two candidates with opposing backgrounds President Goodluck Jonathan is running for reelection. He is a Christian with supporters in the mainly Christian south, and has been blasted for what critics have called a slow response to radical militants in Nigeria's northeast. Jonathan's main … [Link]
Slashdot » Ikea Refugee Shelter Entering Production
jones_supa writes: Ikea's line of flatpack refugee shelters are going into production, the Swedish furniture maker announced this week. The lightweight Better Shelter was developed under a partnership between the Ikea Foundation and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and beta tested among refugee families in Ethiopia, Iraq, and Lebanon. Each unit takes about four hours to assemble … [Link]
Mashable » Monkey delicately pets puppies in possibly the cutest moment in all recorded history
This capuchin monkey feels the same way about puppies as you do. In the above video, which was submitted to Reddit, a small monkey tenderly pets a litter of puppies, giving each one a thorough scratching — then, remembering its instincts, stops every so often to check their fur for grubs. If there was a scale to measure cuteness, this … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook and other tech leaders speak out against Indiana's 'anti-gay' law
Silicon Valley's focus on profits and innovation took a back seat to politics this week, as several high-profile technology executives publicly rebuked Indiana's new law, which allows businesses to refuse service to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers. On Friday, one day after the bill was signed into law, Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly criticized the state's actions via Twitter. The … [Link]
Mashable » 11 Disney songs clearly about doin' it
It’s no secret that Disney movies are chock-full of innuendoes. Whether intentional or not, many Disney movies from your childhood features some secret dirty line or background art that got past the censors. Sometimes though, Disney’s NSFW-ness is less seen and more heard. See also: 'Frozen' sequel is coming from Disney Almost every Disney movie has a love story, and every … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Boy and His Kite: Amazing Unreal Engine 4 at Work
The Unreal engine has always been an amazing and beneficial tool for game creators. Every time they release a new, updated version of their engine, they often release a sort of tech demo, too, highlighting just what the engine can do. In this case, Epic Games released a short film made using the engine, called A Boy and His Kite. … [Link]
Slashdot » Startups Increasingly Targeted With Hacks
ubrgeek writes: Slack, makers of the popular communications software, announced yesterday that they'd suffered a server breach. This follows shortly after a similar compromise of Twitch.tv, and is indicative of a growing problem facing start-up tech companies. As the NY Times reports, "Breaches are becoming a kind of rite of passage for fledgling tech companies. If they gain enough momentum … [Link]
Mashable » 16 matcha recipes for anyone green to the latest culinary craze
Matcha is the latest food craze you might not know about, but one taste and you'll be hooked This ancient, finely milled green powder has been a staple in the Japanese tea world for decades but only recently started to gain popularity in the U.S. Matcha, which translates to “fine powder tea," is a green tea extract that is known for … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo's glowing bike spray lights up nighttime cyclists
For thousands of cyclists, navigating the roads at night requires an almost prescient sense of awareness To tackle the problem, Volvo has come up with a unique solution: a transparent spray that cyclists and pedestrians can apply on their clothes or bikes before heading out into the night See also: Man caught driving while using phone, laptop and headphones in car … [Link]
Mashable » The Samsung Galaxy S6 is the Android phone of the year
Welcome back, Samsung.It's been a while since you've been at the top of your game, but the Galaxy S6 proves you've got your mojo back. More than just a well-made smartphone, the S6 is a joy to use. It captures that unique kind of gadget pleasure — when you feel your device is rewarding you whenever you use it.The Galaxy S6 is … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why food is rarely the simple pleasure it once was
An exhibition at London's Science Museum and a philosophising book explore our desire for food, while another new book exposes the food industry's dark secrets 
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Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: A beauty with a beastly compromise
It’s hard to know what to make of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Once you get past the initial shock of seeing a smartphone that appears somehow "bent," the curved sides looking as if the screen has somehow begun to melt away, you start to wonder, what it can do?Compared to its predecessor (more accurately its progenitor), the Galaxy Note Edge, … [Link]
Mashable » Germanwings co-pilot visited glider field near crash site as a child
SISTERON, France — The German co-pilot accused of crashing a passenger plane in the French Alps frequented a gliding club near the crash site as a child with his parents, according to a member of the club. Francis Kefer, a member of the club in the town of Sisteron, said on i-Tele television that Andreas Lubitz's family and other members of … [Link]
Mashable » 13 essential DIY beauty products every man needs
Guys, it's time for some real talk about your skincare routine. That "just got out of bed" look isn't going to be cute forever. Beauty maintenance can be expensive, you don't need to drop tons of cash to treat your hair, skin and nails with the tender love and care. See also: 15 DIY Bathroom Products to Ditch the Drugstore Just … [Link]
Slashdot » Prison Inmate Emails His Own Release Instructions To the Prison
Bruce66423 writes: A fraudster used a mobile phone while inside a UK prison to email the prison a notice for him to be released. The prison staff then released him. The domain was registered in the name of the police officer investigating him, and its address was the court building. The inmate was in prison for fraud — he was … [Link]
Mashable » What 'Broad City' can teach 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' about racial humor
Netflix’s latest show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, is a sugary sweet delight that nonetheless leaves an odd aftertaste. The series, which follows a woman who escapes from a cult and moves to New York City, has a spectacularly diverse cast. But some of the show's punchlines hinge on stale racial stereotypes. Some critics have called the show offensive. Some have defended it. … [Link]
Mashable » Colliding galaxies show the limits of dark matter
Dark matter may not be part of a "dark sector" of particles that mirrors regular matter, as some theories suggest, say scientists studying collisions of galaxy clusters When clusters of galaxies collide, the hot gas that fills the space between the stars in those galaxies also collides and splatters in all directions with a motion akin to splashes of waterDark matter … [Link]
Mashable » 12 DIY tips for color coding your life
Put away the label maker and pull out your paintbrush. Organizing can be a daunting task. Dividing things into plastic bins and printing out hundreds of tiny labels can bog you down. Suddenly, your space feels less like a home and more like a sterile, research lab. See also: 15 IKEA Hacks to DIY Your Apartment Into Adulthood Instead, ditch the … [Link]
Mashable » 10 TV couples who would make awful housemates
If you've ever had a roommate, you know that it takes a certain combination of friendship, patience, acceptance and trust to make it work. And if you've ever had a roommate who is romantically involved with someone, all those factors must be doubled and combined with an internal muzzle that kicks in when things go wrong. TV comedies have been full … [Link]
Mashable » What to know before visiting your first pot shop
SEATTLE, Washington — Washington state has banked more than $120 million in sales since recreational marijuana first hit the market there in July 2014, according to the state’s Liquor Control Board. And as sales have started to move from dark alleys to storefronts, new and curious users are emerging But the idea of "buying drugs," regardless of legality, can be nerve-wracking. … [Link]
Slashdot » European Commission Will Increase Use of Open Source Software
jrepin writes: The European Commission has updated its strategy for internal use of Open Source Software. The Commission, which is already using open source for many of its key ICT services and software solutions, will further increase the role of this type of software internally. The renewed strategy puts a special emphasis on procurement, contribution to open source software projects, … [Link]
Mashable » Brands (and puppies) flock to Periscope, Twitter's new app for broadcasting videos
It’s an ironclad rule of social media: If you launch it, the brands will come. Marketers flocked to Periscope, Twitter's new live-streaming application, within hours of its launch on Tuesday. Some brand accounts used the service to broadcast exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage; others held spontaneous question-and-answer sessions with customers and fans Others went straight for what works best on the Internet: puppies … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the campaign to put a woman on the $20 bill
When the $1 coin featuring Susan B. Anthony debuted in January 1979, it was a total flop. Small, silver, and round, it looked too much like the quarter, critics complained, making it hard to find in a crowded pocket. By September, banks stopped ordering the coins due to overwhelming stockpiles. "Miss Anthony is having as rough a time breaking into the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 52% Off VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (100 Pack) – $5.99
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 $5.99. That’s 52% off on the cable ties’ regular list price of $12.49. Just the perfect thing to keep all these cables neat and organized! Last time, the deal … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Coin Battle [Comic]
Every time Link from Zelda runs into something or gets hurt, coins pop out. Well, rupees technically. Regardless, I am glad one of his hanger-ons finally figured out a way to cash in on it. Link doesn’t seem thrilled, but I am sure there will be a nice payout for him. [By AwkwardZombie] The post Coin Battle [Comic] appeared first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Happens If All The Bees Die? [Science Video]
Should we BEE worried? Check out this new video by ASAPScience explaining what would happen to humanity if all the bees died! [ASAPScience] The post What Happens If All The Bees Die? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » FASHION ALERT: Wear an Octopus in Your Hair! [PICS]
Kirstie Williams loves cephalopods! So much so that she creates unique octopus hair pieces for any occasion. Even weddings! 
(Like this one!) Each one is made to order and takes about 2-3 weeks per hair piece. The body measures approx. 4 inches, while the ringlets can vary in length. 
For you really artsy types, Williams has even created a how-to, so … [Link]
Mashable » 5 creative ideas for one-second Snapchats (besides full frontal)
Image: Mashable, Tyler TronsonSeriously, why do one-second Snapchats even exist? Well, besides the obvious… We've got some super cute ideas for one-second Snapchat messages for your nearest and dearest See also: 10 clever Snapchat puns you'll want to replay over and over Whether you're Snapchatting with your bae, your bestie or even your mom, these are sure to put a … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM and OpenPower Could Mean a Fight With Intel For Chinese Server Market
itwbennett writes With AMD's fade out from the server market and the rapid decline of RISC systems, Intel has stood atop the server market all by itself. But now IBM, through its OpenPOWER Foundation, could give Intel and its server OEMs a real fight in China, which is a massive server market. As the investor group Motley Fool notes, OpenPOWER … [Link]
Mashable » 13 ways to make your unpaid project actually pay off
As I got off the video call, I couldn't believe what was happening to me. After less than an hour of talking about project deliverables like moodboards, user personas, and a responsive WordPress theme, my very first web design client had agreed to sign a contract. Forget that I was covered in anxiety-induced hives — I was about to get paid … [Link]
Mashable » Flight attendant shocked by deadly Germanwings crash says she isn't afraid to work
An hour before our flight from Miami to Raleigh-Durham was scheduled to depart on Thursday, my coworker — a fairly new flight attendant — yelled “Mom!” into her phone as she stood in the airport. She looked upset as I passed by with my rolling bag and continued on to the gate where an agent checked my crew ID, and then … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Jackson patented 'anti-gravity' shoes following famous lean dance
Image: Records of the Trademark and Patent OfficeA system for allowing a shoe wearer to lean forwardly beyond his center of gravity by virtue of wearing a specially designed pair of shoes which will engage with a hitch member movably projectable through a stage surface.Abstract, US patent US5255452 AFor the video of his 1987 single "Smooth Criminal," pop sensation Michael Jackson … [Link]
Slashdot » Taxpayer Subsidies To ULA To End
schwit1 writes Because it has concluded that they make it impossible to have a fair competition for contracts, the Air Force has decided to phase out taxpayer subsidies to the United Launch Alliance (ULA). The specific amounts of these subsidies have been effectively buried by the Air Force in many different contracts, so we the taxpayers really don't know how … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Licensing Site Requires MSIE Emulation, But Won't Work With MSIE
Anne Thwacks writes The British Government web site for applying for for a licence to be a security guard requires a plugin providing Internet Explorer emulation on Firefox to login and apply for a licence. It won't work with Firefox without the add-on, but it also wont work with Internet Explorer! (I tried Win XP and Win7 Professional). The error … [Link]
Slashdot » New Screenshots Detail Spartan Web Browser For Windows 10 Smartphones
MojoKid writes One of the most anticipated new features in Windows 10 is the Spartan web browser, which will replace the long-serving Internet Explorer. We've seen Spartan in action on the desktop/notebook front, but we're now getting a closer look at Spartan in action on the mobile side thanks to some newly leaked screenshots. Perhaps the biggest change with Spartan … [Link]
Mashable » Oops! 15 things Britney did again on the 15th anniversary of her iconic video
It’s hard to believe that it's been 15 years since the debut of Britney Spears' "Oops! … I Did It Again." It seems like just yesterday she danced right from the surface of Mars and into our hearts wearing that red pleather jumpsuit See also: The Top 10 Most-Followed Twitter Accounts She's made a few mistakes since then (notably Kevin Federline), … [Link]
Mashable » Bellingcat's Eliot Higgins: Citizen journalists need to be obsessive but not crazy
LONDON — Brown Moses and Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins has revealed what it takes to become a citizen journalist. Speaking to Mashable's Executive Editor Jim Roberts at the +SocialGood UK conference in London, Higgins said he looks for people who think in "obsessive detail but also aren't crazy." See also: The Group of Bloggers Unearthing MH17 Intel Quicker Than U.S. Spies … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen Pao trial loss sends shock waves through Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO — Audible gasps could be heard in a San Francisco court room Friday afternoon as a jury's verdict shot down one claim after another in Ellen Pao's gender discrimination lawsuit against her former employer, venture capital powerhouse Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. And while that initial verdict turned out to be a misfire, the final one handed down Friday … [Link]
Slashdot » Iowa's Governor Terry Branstad Thinks He Doesn't Use E-mail
Earthquake Retrofit writes The Washington Post reports the governor of Iowa denying he uses e-mail, but court documents expose his confusion. From the article: "Branstad's apparent confusion over smartphones, apps and e-mail is ironic because he has tried to portray himself as technologically savvy. His Instagram account has pictures of him taking selfies and using Skype… 2010 campaign ads show … [Link]
Mashable » Sriracha-infused food line: Your taste buds will never be the same
Sriracha junkies, let your taste buds rejoice. Huy Fong is upping the ways you can consume their signature hot sauce. The California-based sriracha manufacturer announced a partnership with Pop! Gourmet Foods that would give life to the chili and garlic paste outside of the hot sauce bottle. See also: 27 Foods That Hooked Up and Made Delicious Babies 
Sriracha Mayo, Hummus … [Link]
Mashable » James Bond's past holds a secret in the first 'Spectre' teaser trailer
Nothing heals all studio wounds like a global megablockbuster, and Sony (with partner studio MGM) is ready for one of those after a bruising 2014Spectre, or James Bond 24 if you prefer, doesn't come out until November, but the time to start the campaign is now, ahead of the onslaught of summer movie marketing. And here is the first teaser … [Link]
Mashable » Shelter dogs in a photo booth will be your new favorite thing
It’s scientifically impossible to not smile while looking at these dogs taking pictures in a photo booth. The Humane Society of Utah found an adorable way to show off some of their prized pooches. The photo series shows dogs wagging, grinning and smiling for photo booth-style shots. The pictures were taken by Guinnevere Shuster and have been gaining social media traction … [Link]
Slashdot » Notel Media Player Helps North Koreans Skirt Censorship
An anonymous reader writes A small portable media device, costing roughly $50, is allowing North Koreans to access and view foreign media despite tight government censorship, according to a Reuters report. The 'Notel', a mashup of notebook and television, is being described as a symbol of change in the repressed society. Used to watch DVDs and shared content from USB … [Link]
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