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.
Slashdot » Amazon Launches 'Home Services' For Repair, Installation, and Other Work
An anonymous reader writes: Amazon has quietly rolled out a new business called "Home Services," which aims to be a middleman between customers and all sorts of contracted services. It includes things like appliance repair, home cleaning, installation/assembly of products in your car or home, tutoring (academic and musical), and even performance art. Amazon makes money on this by taking … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is testing drones in Canada, just 2,000 feet from the U.S. border
Amazon is testing its drone delivery service at a "secret site" in British Columbia, Canada. That's according to a report from The Guardian Although Amazon is keeping the location of the test site under wraps, it's reportedly just 2,000 feet from the U.S. border — less than half a mile See also: Amazon gets the green light to test drones in … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift hangs out with fans at the iHeartRadio Awards
Sorry to break it to you, Justin Timberlake, but Taylor Swift has other friends. Lots of other friends There's Madonna for one, and of course, the millions of Swifties that Taylor seems to be tracking down one by one until she has held each of them in her otherworldy embrace. See also: Who has more friends: Marnie the Dog or Taylor … [Link]
Mashable » Indianapolis scrambles as 'anti-gay' law threatens turnout for Final Four
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is in damage control mode ahead of the Final Four men's NCAA Basketball Championship, which kicks off in the city this weekend Since Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill that opponents say allows discrimination against gay people, the state has come under fire. The law has sparked the hashtag #boycottindiana ; companies such as Yelp, Angie's List … [Link]
Slashdot » Poverty May Affect the Growth of Children's Brains
sciencehabit writes: Stark and rising inequality plagues many countries, including the United States, and politicians, economists, and — fortunately — scientists, are debating its causes and solutions. But inequality's effects may go beyond simple access to opportunity: a new study finds that family differences in income and education are directly correlated with brain size in developing children and adolescents. The … [Link]
Mashable » Yemen's capital is under attack. This is what it's like to live there
The night sky over the Yemeni city of Sana'a was bright with explosions on Monday as airstrikes rattled the city A Saudi-led coalition has been targeting rebel positions there since last week. The Shiite Houthi rebels are in control of Sana'a and strikes are directed at militants, jets, air defense systems and Scud missile launch pads that could threaten Saudi Arabia. … [Link]
Mashable » 5 face-melting guitar solos to celebrate Eric Clapton's 70th birthday
Guitar legend Eric Clapton turned 70 on Monday, a milestone birthday for the rock legend. The former Cream guitarist is widely regarded as one of the best musicians to ever pick up an electric guitar. His blues-soaked melodies, fiery riffs and mind-bending solos influenced countless musicians in his wake from Slash to Eddie van Halen See also: 10 iconic rock stars … [Link]
Mashable » Hacking death of third blogger shocks Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh — The brutal killing of yet another blogger in broad daylight in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka has sent shockwaves through the country. On Monday, blogger Oyasiqur Rahman was hacked to death, just weeks after an almost identical killing of Avijit Roy, an American blogger of Bangladeshi origin. See also: Another blogger has been hacked to death in Bangladesh … [Link]
Slashdot » Oops: World Leaders' Personal Data Mistakenly Released By Autofill Error
mpicpp writes in with this story about a mistake that saw personal details of world leaders accidentally disclosed by the Australian immigration department. "With a single key stroke, the personal information of President Obama and 30 other world leaders was mistakenly released by an official with Australia's immigration office. Passport numbers, dates of birth, and other personal information of the … [Link]
Mashable » Gmail Android app puts all your email in one place
Gmail’s Android app just became an even better solution for users with multiple email accounts Google's latest update to the Android version of the app added a new "all inboxes" view and improved the way email threads are organized for non-Google email accounts. See also: The 5 Best Email Apps for Power Users The latest update builds on many of the … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung loads 747s full of Galaxy S6 phones to the U.S. ahead of launch
Although Samsung isn't revealing preorder numbers for its new Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge devices, it's safe to say that demand is high High enough, at least, for Samsung to charter several Boeing 747 planes packed with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge devices from China headed for its partners in the United States. See also: The Samsung Galaxy S6 is … [Link]
Mashable » Weather Channel vs. AccuWeather: a Category 5 TV war
The lightning bolts have been unleashed in an escalating battle between The Weather Channel, a weather industry behemoth, and The AccuWeather Network, a smaller, independent multimedia forecasting company that just launched a fledgling cable network AccuWeather recently landed a major deal when Verizon FIOS dumped The Weather Channel, a cable TV staple since 1982, in favor of the upstart network. The … [Link]
Mashable » Facepalm: NFL punishes Falcons for playing fake crowd noise at games
Of all the reasons to be fined hundreds of thousands of dollars by the NFL, this has to be the most pathetic — and the most hilarious Are you sitting down? The Atlanta Falcons have been slapped on the wrist by the NFL for piping in fake crowd noise during home games at the Georgia Dome. The league announced its punishment … [Link]
Mashable » A song of spoilers: On reviewing 'Game of Thrones' two weeks early
Warning: this story is both about spoilers and contains spoilers. Read with caution. There are a lot of things that Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin doesn't get about our modern tech-driven entertainment culture. In fact, he revels in the not getting of them "I'm not into hot new apps," a smiling Martin told me earlier this week when … [Link]
Slashdot » Hand-Drawn and Inkjet Printed Circuits for the Masses (Video)
We started looking at ways to make instant hand-drawn or inkjet-printed circuit boards because Timothy met an engaging young man named Yuki Nishida at SXSW. Yuki is a co-founder of AgIC, a company that makes conductive ink pens and supplies special paper you can use to write or draw circuits or, if you have the right model of Brother printer, … [Link]
Mashable » Zedd threw a fiery listening party for 50 fans in the middle of the desert
JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA — "Come on, you damn fire, I wrote a song for you," Zedd, the Grammy-winning "Clarity" DJ, yelled while staring at a giant wooden Z that was just set ablaze in the middle of the Mojave Desert on Saturday night. Fifty of his fans, who completed a scavenger hunt in Los Angeles earlier in the day to win … [Link]
Mashable » NBC's next live musical will be 'The Wiz'
There will be no Wells Fargo wagon comin' down the street this year After announcing last year that it had secured the rights to The Music Man, NBC has instead chosen to make The Wiz its next live musical effort, the network announced Monday. See also: 15 weird and wonderful moments from 'Peter Pan Live!' “We love this yearly tradition and … [Link]
Slashdot » Silk Road Investigators Charged With Stealing Bitcoin
itwbennett writes Two former U.S. government agents face charges related to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin while assisting with an investigation of the Silk Road underground online marketplace, with one accused of using a fake online persona to extort money from operators of the site. Facing charges of wire fraud and money laundering are Carl Force, … [Link]
Mashable » Airline pilot says quick-fix proposals after Germanwings crash are reckless
In the haste to sustain the illusion that we can somehow achieve complete safety and security, we are rushing to speculate about how the Germanwings disaster could have been prevented, and two trends are undermining even the most well-intentioned efforts. First, there's the media frenzy. The competition for news market share devolves into a contest to present the largest, most compelling … [Link]
Mashable » Virgin Atlantic flight delayed after water cannon salute goes awry
The inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester, UK, to Atlanta, Georgia, did not go as planned after a celebratory water cannon salute went awry. The Airbus A330 had just arrived in Manchester when, instead of spraying the outside of the plane with water, cannons covered the jet in a thick foam. The plane's scheduled return trip to Georgia was delayed because … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Enabled The BBC To Monetize Archived Content
With consumer habits changing drastically in the digital age, media distribution has had to embrace the latest technologies to make sure it remains relevant to a one-click culture of instant gratification.
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Mashable » Why Comedy Central picked Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'
Just a few months into his job as a contributor to Comedy Central's The Daily Show, Trevor Noah on Monday received a huge promotion that will put him into one of the most high-profile seats on television. Comedy Central didn't always plan for it to work out that way, but shortly after Jon Stewart announced his plans to depart as host, … [Link]
Mashable » EPA chief says Keystone Pipeline wouldn't be climate 'disaster'
The chief of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told a Washington audience on Monday that building the contentious Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico would not, by itself, constitute a "climate disaster." Many opponents of the pipeline, which would carry tar sands oil from Alberta to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico for export, argue that it … [Link]
Mashable » Bing is weirdly Photoshopping Wisconsin fans into Duke fans
Microsoft has a little March Madness promotion going for its Bing search engine called Bing Predicts. The purpose, of course, is to drum up buzz for Bing by getting "in on the conversation" and leveraging a trending topic and… never mind, all that #brandspeak is putting us to sleep, too The only catch: A strange Photoshop fail has resulted in hoops … [Link]
Mashable » March Madness, mascot edition: Vote for your Final 4
56 down, 8 left. College basketball is OK and all, but the cool kids know the real March Madness is here at our Mascot Madness tournament. Of college basketball's top mascots, 64 entered the bracket — and now we're down to the Elite 8. See also: 10 gifs that perfectly illustrate your March Madness bracket right now Can UAB's (14) Blaze … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Emerald City Comic Con 2015 Cosplay in Pictures
As usual, this year’s edition of Emerald City Comic Con had its fair share of awesome cosplayers, and as we’ve done for the past few years (2012, 2013), we have a post featuring some awesome cosplay from the con! Many thanks to photographer The Will Box for giving us the permission to feature some of his great photos here! 
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Mashable » Facebook is making it easier to find events you want to go to
Facebook now lets you subscribe to events from specific pages. The social network is rolling out a new feature Monday that allows you to subscribe to events created by a specific business, band or other Facebook page. See also: How to use Facebook for thank you notes Facebook pages now have an "Events subscribe" button, which is listed on a page's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who: The Soldier Stories – Episode 1 (Fan Series)
Doctor Who: The Soldier Stories is a six episode fan-series following the adventures of a Time Lord know as The Soldier. Unlike the traditional Doctor Who series, The Soldier Stories is a darker, more realistic look at the Doctor Who universe originally developed by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This film is produced by Tulsa-based production company Ballyhoo Creative Group. … [Link]
Slashdot » Robots4Us: DARPA's Response To Mounting Robophobia
malachiorion writes DARPA knows that people are afraid of robots. Even Steve Wozniak has joined the growing chorus of household names (Musk, Hawking, Gates) who are terrified of bots and AI. And the agency's response–a video contest for kids–is equal parts silly and insightful. It's called Robots4Us, and it asks high schoolers to describe their hopes for a robot-assisted future. … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's will test all-day breakfast in San Diego next month
Egg McMuffin lovers, take note: 24-hour access to McDonald's breakfast could be a thing of the (near) future. McDonald's will begin testing an all-day breakfast menu in restaurants in the San Diego area next month, Terri Hickey, manager of McDonald’s U.S. media relations, told Mashable. See also: 19 breakfast food hacks that may actually get you out of bed "We look … [Link]
Mashable » Fan-made Super Mario 64 HD lets you smash Goombas in your browser
Throw out your N64!* You can now play a way better version of Super Mario 64. Game designer and blogger Erik Ross has created a fully playable, high-definition version of the iconic first level from Super Mario 64. You can now outrun giant cannonballs, squash Goombas and race Koopa the Quick all while getting filmed by the Lakitu Bros. in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » EIA Discusses Managing Open Innovation
Concerns following the release of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest API-enabled tool draw attention to the problems government agencies will increasingly face when creating in the open.
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Mashable » Apple will let you trade in your Android phone toward a new iPhone
Apple has expanded its trade-in program to include Android phones, BlackBerrys and Windows Phone handsets, the company confirmed on Monday. Users will be able to trade in their phones from other platforms in Apple stores in the U.S., UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy via its iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program, and receive a gift card to use at Apple stores. … [Link]
Slashdot » China's Foreign Ministry: China Did Not Attack Github, We Are the Major Victims
An anonymous reader writes At the Regular Press Conference on March 30, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying responded on the charge of DDoS attack over Github. She said: "It is quite odd that every time a website in the US or any other country is under attack, there will be speculation that Chinese hackers are behind it. I'd like … [Link]
Mashable » Portraits of a manic Jim Carrey impersonating celebs in 1992
Before Jim Carrey became a comedy icon in films like Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura, he was just a fresh-faced, 30-year-old impressionist trying to make a name for himself on In Living Color. See also: 10 iconic rock stars straight chillin' with their parents Today, Carrey is known for more than just his over-the-top comedic energy; he has starred in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Graphene Hits Consumer Market In A Lightbulb
The super-strong, super-light material graphene is getting another use: as a way to make LED lightbulbs cheaper and more efficient. The new bulbs will be produced by Graphene Lighting PLC, a commercial offshoot of the University of Manchester where the material was first isolated in 2003. That earned the Nobel Prize in Physics for Konstantin Novoselov [pictured left with British … [Link]
Slashdot » Book Review: Future Crimes
benrothke writes Technology is neutral and amoral. It's the implementers and users who define its use. In Future Crimes: Everything Is Connected, Everyone Is Vulnerable and What We Can Do About It, author Marc Goodman spends nearly 400 pages describing the dark side of technology, and those who use it for nefarious purposes. He provides a fascinating overview of how … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla is unveiling a new product soon — but it's not a car
Elon Musk is getting ready to make Tesla Motors more than just an electric car company The serial entrepreneur tweeted on Monday that he plans to showcase a new Tesla product at the company's Hawthorne Design Studio in California on April 30. See also: Hyperloop startup has a dream team and $8.5 million in funding Major new Tesla product line — … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Clone your tumour to fight your cancer
Every tumour is unique – could armies of cancer-infested mice avatars help find the best drugs for each individual? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » See what happens when molten lava meets ice
It's probably a good thing that you don't have a volcano of your own to erupt at will, as much as you may think you could totally practice self control. Stick to the mini baking soda version Fortunately, there are scientists who can play with lava on our behalf and figure out what happens when you pour it over ice. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Huge Disappointment [Comic]
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Mashable » IKEA's Better Shelter gives refugee camps a much-needed redesign
The Swedish masters behind those DIY bed frames and bar stools have a new addition to their collection, but not one you'll find in IKEA catalogs The "Better Shelter" is a weatherproof and sustainable refugee home developed in partnership between the IKEA Foundation and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It looks nothing like its shoddy tarp-covered counterparts that … [Link]
Mashable » Why Cisco CMO Blair Christie embraces the Internet of Things
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the unprecedented amount of data modern marketers have at their fingertips, but Cisco CMO Blair Christie has managed not only to stay afloat, but to thrive in this new era of marketing Before taking on her CMO role in 2011, Christie was senior vice president of global corporate communications and investor relations at Cisco. Armed … [Link]
Mashable » Dozens dead after airstrikes on camp for displaced Yemenis
An airstrike on a displaced persons camp in Yemen has left at least 29 people dead and dozens wounded, including women and children, according to aid groups working in the area Al Mazraq camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in the Hajj governorate, near the border town of Haradh in western Yemen, houses around 5,000 people who have fled other areas … [Link]
Slashdot » Sign Up At irs.gov Before Crooks Do It For You
tsu doh nimh writes If you're an American and haven't yet created an account at irs.gov, you may want to take care of that before tax fraudsters create an account in your name and steal your personal and tax data in the process. Brian Krebs shows how easy it is for scammers to register an account in your name and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WhatsApp Will Not Release Public API
At Facebook's F8 conference, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton announced that the Facebook team has no current plans to launch a WhatsApp API to the public. Facebook acquired WhatsApp last year, and Facebook's "family of apps" was a major source of attention at Facebook's yearly F8 developer conference.
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Mashable » 13 mind-bending thoughts about photography
You can put a filter on your selfie, but you can't put a filter on your mind. Video director Matthew Rycroft compiled some of the weirdest and most mind-blowing revelations about photography from r/showerthoughts for his stunning video. Next time you're scrolling through Instagram, think before you snap. See what happens when molten lava meets ice Meteorologist pulls odd object … [Link]
Mashable » Shep the herding drone may replace sheepdogs someday
Another day, another job stolen by a drone. In years past if somebody wanted to round up their sheep, they'd enable the use of their trusty (and adorable) sheepdog. However, Paul Brennan from Carlow, Ireland has employed the use of his drone named "Shep" instead Drones don't bark and you don't have to feed them anything other than a recharge. … [Link]
Mashable » Meteorologist pulls odd object out of his suit on live TV
When ill-fitting workwear gets you down, be thankful that at least you didn't show up to your local news gig with a clothes hanger still tucked into your suit jacket Steve Frazier, a meteorologist at Fox 9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, managed to make it all the way from home to his spot at the news desk before noticing the large … [Link]
Mashable » 10 ways to squeeze more battery life from your Android phone
We all have one common tech problem: Smartphones run out of battery way too quickly. Smartphones typically last a full day (as long as you're not Meerkatting or Periscoping nonstop). While there are smartphones with extra-large batteries that can last more than a day — like the iPhone 6 Plus and the Moto Droid Turbo — those are the exception, not … [Link]
Mashable » 7 enviable company cultures that foster social relationships
Hallway chats and small talk at work were once viewed as a waste of time, but modern leaders realize the powerful impact social interaction has on work performance Despite the pressure caused by a narrow focus on employee productivity, many institutions still cling to this aging approach. However, employees often lose sight of common goals under this style of management; they … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Gmail service is down for some users
A number of users are reporting that Google’s email service Gmail is down Google confirmed to Mashable that it is looking into the issue and that only users with IMAP connections to Gmail are affected. The earliest reports began trickling in around 8:30 a.m. ET on Monday, and a quick check of the status verification website DownDectector.com also indicates that Gmail … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Extends Its Trade-In Program
Mark Wilson writes "Earlier in the month it was reveal that Apple was about to start offering gift cards as part of a trade-in program for people buying new a new iPhone. The updated program has now gone live so you can take your old Apple device, or non-Apple smartphone to an Apple store, or mail it in to receive … [Link]
Mashable » 'Furious 7' review, 'Furious' version: Please, please let this be the last 'Fast'
"One last ride," Vin Diesel says without irony in Furious 7, which is a bald-faced lie because we know Universal Pictures is going to cause at least three or four more of these atrocious car wrecks, each one cornier and more stupefyingly preposterous than the last. That's too bad, because really, there is nothing more to see here. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Furious 7' review, 'Fast' version: A franchise best by several quarter miles
You are not going to want to miss seeing Furious 7 in a movie theater full of paying customers this weekend, because it's going to be bananas. By now you've seen a little bit of the part where the whole team parachutes out of a C-130, in their cars. And this isn't some computer graphics stuff, this is a practical effect … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Computer Color is Broken and How You Can Fix It [Video]
A quick and simple explanation on why computer color is broken. Basically, it all boils down to how people perceive colors and how computers approach the problem through a mathematically correct, even though “broken” to the human eye, algorithm. Fixing this in photoshop is super easy! Just go in “Color Settings” and check the “Blend RGB Colors Using Gamma” option. … [Link]
Mashable » PlayStation Music, which lets you play Spotify during games, launches worldwide
Sony’s music streaming service, Music Unlimited, never managed to gain traction. So in January, the company announced that it would partner with Spotify for a new service called PlayStation Music, which officially replaced Music Unlimited on Monday The new service, which is available for PlayStations 3 and 4, went live in 41 countries, including the U.S., UK, Turkey, Ireland, Italy, France, … [Link]
Slashdot » How Malvertising Abuses Real-Time Bidding On Ad Networks
msm1267 writes Dark corners of the Internet harbor trouble. They're supposed to. But what about when Yahoo, CNN.com, TMZ and other busy destination sites heave disaster upon visitors? That's the challenge posed by malvertising, the latest hacker Golden Goose used in cybercrime operations and even in some targeted attacks. Hackers are thriving in this arena because they have found an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A big bank balance leads to big-brained babies
The world's largest study of brain structure and socioeconomic status shows parental wealth affects the size of a child's brain – and their intelligence 
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Slashdot » Attempted Breach of NSA HQ Checkpoint; One Shot Dead
seven of five writes One man is dead and another severely injured after a shootout at one of the main gates of the National Security Agency located at Fort Meade, Maryland. Two men dressed as women attempted to 'penetrate' the entry point with their vehicle when a shootout occurred, officials said. The FBI said they do not believe the incident … [Link]
Mashable » Indie comedy starring all your favorite Vine celebs launches Kickstarter
Comedians and Vine stars Jason Nash and Brandon Calvillo have a new project that is largely inspired by their real lives: a full length film called FML: A Social Media Adventure. The film centers around two men who travel across the country making short videos on a Vine-like app called Reload, trying to boost their social media following. Along with achieving … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Video Games Coming in 2015 That We Are Genuinely Excited About
It seems like 2015 will the year the eighth generation of consoles finally finds its stride. Let’s be honest here, so far there hasn’t been that one must-buy game for them yet, but that looks all set to change in the forthcoming year. We thought we would take a quick look at some of the games coming in 2015 that … [Link]
Mashable » HTC One M9: An almost-perfect phone just doesn't cut it
We've now reached peak smartphone design. It's not enough for a phone to have beastly performance, a really sharp screen, all-day battery life and a premium design. Smartphones need to be great cameras, too. A great camera isn't a nice extra on a smartphone anymore — it's an essential. For a company that insists it's a mobile photography innovator, HTC … [Link]
Mashable » Insane Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge drop test shows it is a durable beast
Now here's how you do a drop test with a shiny new phone. One user in Asia got her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and repeatedly slammed it against the concrete floor. Miraculously, the device survived the beating nearly unscathed. See also: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: A beauty with a beastly compromise The phone is covered in Gorilla … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah does a pretty good drunk Mandela
Trevor Noah will take over Comedy Central's The Daily Show from Jon Stewart "later this year." But you'd be forgiven for not knowing him — he's only appeared on the show three times. Before that, the 31-year-old Noah saw much success in his native South Africa where he hosted his own talk show, Tonight with Trevor Noah. Not to mention … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Tim Cook Calls Out "Religious Freedom" Laws As Discriminatory
An anonymous reader writes It will come as no surprise that Apple's CEO Tim Cook doesn't agree with so-called religious freedom laws. Cook says, "[they] rationalize injustice by pretending to defend something many of us hold dear," and has penned an op-ed piece for The Washington Post which reads in part: "A wave of legislation, introduced in more than two … [Link]
Mashable » The case for boycotting April Fools' Day
For April Fools' Day, a holiday that no one can be trusted on, John Oliver invites us to take the "No Prank Pledge." In this Last Week Tonight web exclusive, Oliver asks his audience to raise their right hands and promise not to "post a fake engagement photo on Facebook like some kind of asshole," or engage in other infuriating … [Link]
Mashable » New Amazon service will let you book electricians, plumbers, and goats
Amazon has a new secret weapon: goats The ecommerce giant announced the launch of a new online marketplace for shoppers to book electricians, plumbers and other professionals — including, oddly enough, goat grazers to trim your lawn — to tackle various household tasks, which may help Amazon push beyond your mailbox and into your home See also: Google's 'Rivalry' With Amazon? … [Link]
Mashable » Two men disguised as women are shot trying to ram NSA entrance
Two people reportedly tried to ram the gates at the National Security Agency's headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland, leaving one person dead and another person injured after guards fired on their car Shortly before 9 a.m., two people in a vehicle tried to pass through the NSA gate and accelerated toward a police vehicle blocking the road. NSA Police fired at … [Link]
Mashable » Germanwings co-pilot had been treated for 'suicidal tendencies,' officials say
The co-pilot accused of flying Germanwings Flight 9525 into an Alpine mountainside had once received treatment for "suicidal tendencies," according to new information revealed by German prosecutors on Monday. See also: The problem isn't if the Germanwings pilot had a mental illness, it's why he hid it Andreas Lubitz received the psychotherapy treatment years before obtaining his pilot's license, the prosecutors … [Link]
Slashdot » Future Firefighters May Be Guided By "Robots On Reins"
Zothecula writes When firefighters need to enter smoke-filled buildings to conduct search or rescue, they frequently suffer from low visibility and often need to feel their way along walls or follow ropes reeled out by the lead firefighter. With a limited supply of oxygen carried by each firefighter, being slowed by the inability to see can severely limit their capacity … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams from 'Game of Thrones' will give hell as a guest on 'Doctor Who'
LONDON — Maisie Williams is heading to the Time Lord's realm to give him "hell," according to Doctor Who's lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat. Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, is currently filming for an episode of the show, and Moffat has promised that she will be a tough match for the Doctor. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Game of Thrones” Star to Appear on “Doctor Who”!
Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, will guest star on an upcoming episode of Doctor Who! 
Little information is currently known, but according to Steven Moffatt, “she is going to challenge the Doctor in very unexpected ways.” For her part, Williams is excited to become a part of British culture — and for filming not … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK to pioneer national meningitis B vaccination scheme
Later this year, all babies in the UK will begin receiving jabs against the country's most common form of meningitis 
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Mashable » David Beckham and James Corden have a new underwear line
Beauty is skin deep; it's what's underneath that counts. At least that's what David Beckham and host James Corden were going for when they showcased their new D+J Briefs to the world on The Late Late Show on Sunday night. The two bare it all while posing in a variety hilarious positions. We'll leave the decision of who's hotter up … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Solid Podcast: Trip to McMoons
We’re kicking off our newest series, the O’Reilly Solid Podcast, with an episode recorded in the manager’s office of a McDonald’s at NASA’s Ames Research Center. David Cranor and I visitedMcMoon’s, as it’s known, to talk with Dennis Wingo, founder … [Link]
Slashdot » India Mandates Use of Open Source Software In Government
jrepin writes The Indian government announced a policy yesterday that makes it mandatory to use open-source software in building apps and services, in an effort to "ensure efficiency, transparency and reliability of such services at affordable costs." The new policy (PDF) states that all government organizations must include a requirement for their software suppliers to consider open-source options when implementing … [Link]
Mashable » 3D printing with cheese is here … and it stinks
Long before 3D printing changed the way we think about physical products, there was cheese in a can Snobby dairy consumers may mock this statement. "That's not cheese," they'll say. And they're right — it's not cheese. Cheese in a can is the birthplace of multi-dimensional creativity Thankfully, one brave soul, Andrew Maxwell-Parish, is returning to the primitive roots of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 50% Off Dragon Touch Quad Core Google Android 4.4 KitKat Tablet – $49.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the Dragon Touch Quad Core Google Android 4.4 KitKat Tablet for just $49.99 plus free shipping. That’s 50% off on the tablet’s regular list price of $99.99. If you need a really cheap tablet for your kids or to bring with you while you travel, this is a great choice! … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Trevor Noah standup clips that prove he deserves the 'Daily Show' gig
The No. 1 requirement for hosting The Daily Show: Be funny. Trevor Noah has built up a following in his native South Africa as a popular stand-up comedian and talk show host before coming to the U.S., where he has been a correspondent on nightly comedy news program for the last five months See also: 13 times Jon Stewart was at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A New Disney Live Action Movie Remake: Bambi (Featuring The Rock) [Parody]
Disney’s latest live action film stars Dwayne Johnson as Bambi, Vin Diesel (Taran Killam) as Thumper, Tyrese Gibson (Jay Pharoah) as Flower and Michelle Rodriguez (Cecily Strong) as Faline. [SNL] The post A New Disney Live Action Movie Remake: Bambi (Featuring The Rock) [Parody] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Going Up [Comic] [Animated GIF]
You definitely don’t want Honda to take the elevator with you! Bad idea! Be sure to check out I AM ARG! for more awesome comics. [Source: I AM ARG! | Via Dueling Analogs] The post Going Up [Comic] [Animated GIF] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » First ride of the season on Coney Island's iconic roller coaster ends in rescue
Spring in the northeastern United States has had a false start in more ways than one. Snow fell in the New York City area this weekend, and the first public ride on the iconic roller coaster at Coney Island's amusement park ended in a rescue. Cars on the 88-year-old Cyclone got stuck just before the first big drop on the wooden … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable Rottweiller gobbles down drive-thru cheeseburger
Milk Bones are definitely not going to cut it anymore. Kym Ozols' Rottweiler Cultus deserved a big treat, so he decided to take his precious pet for the dog's first McDonald's drive-thru cheeseburger The happy pup gobbled his sandwich up so quickly, it's a good thing that he didn't want fries, too. 13 mind-bending thoughts about photography Shep the herding … [Link]
Slashdot » If You Want To Buy an Apple Watch In-Store, You'll Need a Reservation
An anonymous reader writes "Good news for those of you thinking of buying an Apple watch but were concerned the experience wouldn't feel exclusive enough. According to MacRumors there will be no walk-in sales the first few weeks of launch. Instead, you'll have to call the store and make reservations. From the article: "Apple will begin offering online pre-sales of … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, hipsters; you can't bring selfie sticks to Coachella or Lollapalooza
First, museums kicked them out. Now, music festivals are doing the same. Nothing is sacred. Selfie sticks, the long-feared danger to humankind, have been officially banned at Coachella and Lollapalooza this year, according to the music events' websites. See also: 16 ways to use your new selfie stick The FAQ section on Coachella's website calls the devices "narsisstic"; Lollapalooza's site compares … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Handpainted Silk Wings Perfect for Dancing, Costuming [PICS]
Based in Europe, Praconia DOR Silk specializes in handcrafted silk butterfly wings. According to various products descriptions, they have been made with belly dancers in mind — but I bet they’d look stunning in a ballet or even for cosplaying, too. Each pair of wings is made to order and runs about $145. 
[via Etsy] The post Handpainted Silk Wings … [Link]
Mashable » 7 differences between buying a home at auction vs. traditional sale
For first-time home buyers, sticking to a budget is crucial. Though it's tempting to splurge on a dream house, eager buyers need to remember that much more goes into a housing budget than a home's asking price. Buyers also need to consider mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance costs and even optional projects such as renovations and landscaping Because budgeting and saving … [Link]
Mashable » Forget about the UK election, Larry vs. Bailey is the real battle for Downing Street
LONDON — All eyes might have been on the Prime Minister Monday morning as the UK election campaign officially began, but one photographer captured the other battle for Number 10 See also: Lamb loves jumping on the bed as much as anyone else Downing Street cat Larry faced off against police sniffer dog Bailey, a springer spaniel who looked more interested … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Scientists Plan Solar Power Station In Space
knwny points out this lofty proposed power plan in China. "The battle to dispel smog, cut greenhouse gases and solve the energy crisis is moving to space. If news reports are to be believed, Chinese scientists are mulling the construction of a solar power station in a geosynchronous orbit 36,000 kilometres above ground. The electricity generated would be converted to … [Link]
Mashable » Trevor Noah will take over for Jon Stewart as 'Daily Show' host
Turns out, you don't have to have a long resume to host one of the most popular fake news shows on cable. Just five months after joining Comedy Central's Daily Show as a new cast member, 31-year-old Trevor Noah has been named the new host of the popular weeknight "news" show. The news comes just weeks after long-time host Jon Stewart … [Link]
Mashable » Students discover their math lecturer is also a successful male model
LONDON — If you discovered your math lecturer was a very successful male model with thousands of fans you'd probably post it to Facebook, right? That's what one University of London student did when he found out his Italian lecturer Pietro Boselli was not only an academic but also a male model discovered by designer Giorgio Armani Arief Azil posted side-by-side … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Telling your datas story
Editor’s note: this post is part of our investigation into Big Data Design and Social Science. Michael Freeman covers the use of storytelling frameworks in visualizations in his new tutorial video “Using Storytelling to Effectively Communicate Data.” Visualizing complex relationships … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Entities move data from tables to knowledge
We often talk in business and computing about moving from “raw data” to “knowledge,” hoping to take useful actions based on the data our organization has collected over time. Before one can view trends in your data or do other … [Link]
Slashdot » Secret Service Plans New Fence, Full Scale White House Replica, But No Moat
HughPickens.com writes The NYT reports that the Secret Service is recruiting some of its best athletes to serve as pretend fence jumpers at a rural training ground outside Washington in a program to develop a new fence around the White House that will keep intruders out without looking like a prison. Secret Service officials acknowledge that they cannot make the … [Link]
Mashable » The campaign to make national parks relevant to millennials
WASHINGTON — After nearly 100 years, the National Park Service holds some of the most beautiful and historic places in the country, though there's also an $11 billion backlog of unfunded maintenance and a visitor base that's aging and mostly white. With its centennial approaching in 2016, the park service will launch a major campaign Thursday in New York City to … [Link]
Mashable » Nice trip, Obama. See you next fall.
On the list of places not to stack it, the steps of Air Force One would be pretty high. Fortunately, Obama knew how to recover when he stumbled when coming off the plane after a golfing trip in Florida, grabbing the rails to steady himself before jogging down the steps and giving a casual salute. On this occasion, he managed … [Link]
Mashable » This office worker knows how to deliver a gold-class pun
A video of a guy telling shocking, yet hilarious puns, is the coworker everyone wishes they had. Especially on a Monday. Will Sarandon, posted a YouTube video in December, of the total legend annoying his work colleague with ridiculous one liners. It has finally been brought to the Internet's attention this week, and the world is thankful. Starting lines with: … [Link]
Mashable » The most awkward hover hands in awkward dude history
“Can you all squeeze in?" the photographer asks, "Just little closer…" This is the last thing an awkward dude wants to hear when posing for a photo. What are you to do with your hands? You're clearly too close to keep them at your sides — that'd be weird. But, you don't want to come off as a creep who's copping … [Link]
New Scientist – News » David and Goliath: What do we do about surveillance?
From spyware designed to catch students misbehaving to police tracking rioters by phone, we are spied on as never before, reveals a book by Bruce Schneier 
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Mashable » Personal details of world leaders go to wrong email address because of autofill
That damn autofill The Guardian has revealed, an unidentified officer at the Australian immigration department accidentally emailed personal details of world leaders to the wrong person ahead of the G20 Summit in Brisbane in November, 2013. See also: The mystery of Belle Gibson, who claimed she cured cancer with clean living In a dinner party list to die for, the security … [Link]
Mashable » In 1927, the MGM lion's plane crashed and he survived on sandwiches
1928A cameraman and a sound technician record the roar of "Leo" the lion for MGM's famous movie logo. The footage was first used on MGM's first talking picture White Shadows in the South Seas.Image: John Kobal Foundation/Getty ImagesThe MGM trademark lion, Leo, famously roars at the beginning of every MGM film. In fact, "Leo" has not been one lion but seven, … [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue system outage leaves passengers grounded
JetBlue has a lot of angry customers Monday after a system-wide outage left travellers grounded in several airports See also: JetBlue wants to have a discussion about flight etiquette Responding to frustrated passengers on Twitter at around 6am ET, JetBlue said it was working quickly to get things back up and running @scottwax The outage is system-wide, Scott. We're working as … [Link]
Mashable » 17 morning pranks to start April Fools' Day right
Pranks are more successful first thing in the morning, before the person being tricked has had enough coffee to suspect anything. Most people tip-toe around on April Fools' Day, knowing a joke is hidden from plain sight around every corner. So, it's best to trick people before they even have the opportunity to leave the house See also: Spare Your Facebook … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Reverse silhouettes capture the beauty of nature
Hungarian-born Bauhaus artist Gyorgy Kepes placed leaves and other objects on top of photo-sensitive paper to create striking, monochrome "photograms"
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 30 March 2015
The Trolley and the Psychopath — Not only does a utilitarian response (just kill the fat guy) not actual reflect a utilitarian outlook, it may actually be driven by broad antisocial tendencies, such as lowered empathy and a reduced aversion … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Predictive Analytics and Data Mining – $29.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Predictive Analytics and Data Mining" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-03-31 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Another blogger has been hacked to death in Bangladesh
A blogger has been hacked to death in Dhaka weeks after another writer was murdered in a similar attack in Bangladesh's capital city. See also: Atheist U.S. blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh Police said Washiqur Rahman was killed by unidentified attackers near his home in the Begunbari area of the city on Monday morning, according to Bangladesh paper Prothom Alo … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Once Upon a Time’ was full of shocking reveals, including a blast from Emma’s past
Once Upon a Time brought out the big guns to unleash two huge secrets in Sunday's episode In "Best Laid Plans," viewers not only discovered what Snow White and Prince Charming did to Maleficent's child, but also the child's land-without-magic identity In what can't possibly be a coincidence, Maleficent's baby is Lily, Emma's childhood best friend. As Rumple reveals to the … [Link]
Slashdot » At the Track With Formula E, the First e-Racing Series
An anonymous reader writes Ars is running a story about the new all-electric racing car series and its first visit to the U.S.. "The pit lane we're standing in is unusual, and not only because it's a temporary setup placed in the shadow of American Airlines Arena (home of the NBA's Miami Heat). Garages are set up on both sides … [Link]
Mashable » First trailer for 'Fear The Walking Dead' teases early days of zombie apocalypse
Much of Hollywood may be dead inside but thanks to Fear The Walking Dead, viewers are going to find out what happens when the living dead of L.A. actually become the living dead. Snark aside, though, the first teaser for Walking Dead: West Coast Edition, which AMC debuted during TWD's Season 5 finale, is very exciting. The early days of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Anglo Saxon remedy kills hospital superbug MRSA
A potion made from a medieval medical recipe killed MRSA bacteria in the lab, raising hopes it could lead to new treatments for modern-day skin infections 
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Mashable » Apple Watch Edition buyers to get first-class treatment
Those interested in buying a gold, $10,000-plus Apple Watch Edition won't have to wait in line or get elbowed and pushed while they try out the wares in an Apple Store According to a report by 9to5Mac, Apple Watch Edition buyers will get a unique purchasing experience — they'll be able to skip queues, and a dedicated Expert will take them … [Link]
Mashable » UK general election battle begins as parliament is dissolved
LONDON — It might feel as though we've been in the general election campaign for months already, but from Monday it all moves up a gear as campaigning formally begins See also: All the key UK general election dates you need to know Parliament dissolved at midnight under the Fixed Term Parliaments Act, meaning all 650 MPs now go back to … [Link]
Mashable » 23 awesome moments from 'The Walking Dead' season finale
Season 5 of The Walking Dead is officially over, and what a season it has been There's been major deaths, location changes, and a whopping amount of telling character moments, many of which came full circle in Sunday's season finale See also: AMC's 'The Walking Dead' summer companion show gets its title Also in the last episode: some more death, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Europol Chief Warns About Computer Encryption
An anonymous reader writes The law enforcement lobbying campaign against encryption continues. Today it's Europol director Rob Wainwright, who is trying to make a case against encryption. "It's become perhaps the biggest problem for the police and the security service authorities in dealing with the threats from terrorism," he explained. "It's changed the very nature of counter-terrorist work from one … [Link]
Mashable » Artists are changing profiles blue for Jay Z's new music streaming service
LOS ANGELES — If you're seeing blue on Twitter and Facebook, you're not alone Many of the world's biggest artists are rallying behind Jay Z's new music streaming service Tidal by changing their profile and cover photos to teal blue on Sunday night. See also: Billboard's new streaming formula jolts album chart: Guess who benefits? Jay Z plans to unveil Tidal's … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaking across the Syrian border to fight ISIS
Tucked away in a mountainous area of northern Iraqi Kurdistan, the living quarters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) are nearly invisible. Made of sandbags and potato bags, covered in earth-colored tarps, mud and long local grasses, the only giveaway is a long power cord stretching from hut to hut 
Image: Alex PotterYears of war against Turkey have honed the PKK’s … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna and Taylor Swift's surprise performance was full of ghostly grace
LOS ANGELES — In a surprise move, Taylor Swift joined Madonna for a restrained performance of the Material Girl's "Ghosttown" at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. Swift strummed her acoustic guitar while Madonna took the lead on vocals on the ballad, which is the second single behind "Living for Love" from Madonna's Rebel Heart See also: Artists are changing profiles … [Link]
Mashable » The mysterious Moscow 'hit list' shadowing Russian politics
MOSCOW — In the days and weeks after Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was murdered, rumors of a 'hit list' began echoing throughout Moscow See also: Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov's life in pictures 
Roses rest next to an image of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov at the spot where he was shot to death in Moscow on Saturday, Feb. 28, … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' airs its dirty laundry on 'Undisclosed Recipients'
This week's episode of The Good Wife is very clearly inspired by the recent hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment Unfortunately, the "real-life" inspiration doesn't do much to propel the plot and deepen our understanding of the characters See also: Sony Pictures' Amy Pascal: Email hack was 'strangely freeing' In typical fashion, this show lets Alicia enjoy her victory in the State's … [Link]
Mashable » 15+ jobs in product and account management
Are you ready for your next big career move? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and be sure … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Chairman: Net Rules Will Withstand Court Challenge
An anonymous reader writes with this story about FCC chairman Tom Wheeler's confidence that the net neutrality rules the agency passed last month will stand up to upcoming challenges in court."Now that the FCC is the subject of several lawsuits, and its leader, Chairman Tom Wheeler, was dragged in front of Congress repeatedly to answer the same battery of inanity, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple CEO Tim Cook pens op-ed blasting Indiana's 'anti-gay' law
Apple CEO Tim Cook was at the forefront of the recent online protest against Indiana's new law permitting businesses to discriminate against LGBT consumers Now the tech leader has expanded on his thoughts, first previewed on Twitter on Friday, in a full op-ed in The Washington Post See also: Angie's List freezes $40 million Indiana expansion, citing anti-gay law "There’s something … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The First Teaser Trailer for “Fear The Walking Dead” is Here!
Here’s the very brief teaser trailer of AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead” that aired during tonight’s season finale of TWD. The new show, which will air next summer, will take a look at how the zombie apocalypse started. This should be interesting! [AMC] The post The First Teaser Trailer for “Fear The Walking Dead” is Here! appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Mashable » These Taylor Swift-Justin Timberlake photos are the best part of the iHeartRadio Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards were not exactly the Grammys (or even the VMAs), but that's okay because Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift had a great time entertaining each other Within moments of the award show starting Sunday night, Swift and Timberlake trolled the audience by having Justin pretend to accept Taylor's "Best Lyrics" award See also: Taylor Swift pokes fun at … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2124: Robot inequality!
even robots have overlords! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Lamb loves jumping on the bed as much as anyone else
Anyone who bans jumping on beds is a total buzzkill Winter the lamb has a real knack for jumping, so once it discovered that hopping around on a bed was far superior to doing the same on solid ground, there was simply no going back. Some rules are just meant to be broken. Monkey delicately pets puppies in possibly the … [Link]
Mashable » Small tsunami after 7.7 earthquake hits off the coast of Papua New Guinea
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Monday morning, according to official records. The earthquake was registered at 9:48 a.m. local time and a tsunami alert has been issued in the region, Geoscience Australia reported. The quake hit 55 kilometers from the city of Kokopo, the capital of East New Britain. See also: After the … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift pokes fun at 'Starbucks lovers' at iHeartRadio Awards
Finally, an answer For months now, the world has been rendered sleepless wondering, "What is a lonely Starbucks lover?" But now, Taylor Swift has clarified the "Blank Space" lyrics, ending the national crisis See also: Madonna and Taylor Swift's surprise performance was full of ghostly grace During Sunday's extremely prestigious iHeartRadio Music Awards, Swift picked up the first award of the … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things we learned about Silicon Valley culture from the Ellen Pao trial
After three years, Ellen Pao's long, difficult legal battle with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is finally at an end. And although Pao didn't get the outcome she'd hoped for, she seemed to take solace in the fact that she was able to tell her story — salacious details and all — to thousands of people around the world See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Denies New Space Station Partnership With Russia
schwit1 writes NASA officials today denied they were negotiating a partnership with Russia to build a space station replacement for ISS, as suggested yesterday by the head of Russia's space program. Maybe the misunderstanding comes from NASA head Charles Bolden, who is currently in Russia. Bolden probably said some nice feel-good things to the Russians, things like "We want to … [Link]
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