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 » WestJet solves the boarding process with self-driving seats
Some pranks should just become reality. There are plenty of things to gripe about while flying, however it seems as if the process of boarding hundreds of passengers down a skinny aisle will never become convenient. Thankfully, WestJet has dreamed up Smart Seats to celebrate April Fools' Day, allowing you to comfortably relax in your seat prior to boarding O.K. … [Link]
Mashable » Norman Reedus crashes college class to surprise students
In New York, actor Norman Reedus from Walking Dead crashed a TV production class at St. John's UniversityMashable was invited to the star's teaching session, and as it turns out, Reedus is much easier on the brain when he's not bashing in zombies' heads. The prank was one of five, involving celebrities across the U.S. surprising unsuspecting students in the #BestDayEver, … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Curry is the NBA's most Vine-worthy star
“Sometimes there's a man," the mysterious, mustachioed narrator called The Stranger intones at the beginning of the Coen brothers' 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski. "I won't say a hero, 'cause, what's a hero? But sometimes, there's a man. Sometimes, there's a man, well — he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there." On the basketball … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Identifying a Stolen Car Using Police Camera Databases?
Dear Slashdot: First, some background. I have been "between schools" for some time, but have recently entered a training program that could at least potentially turn into a lucrative career. The work involves investigating, torture testing, and sometimes bypassing various automotive sub-systems, primarily car ignition, security and other embedded systems, for clients who are often surprised just how fragile these … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen Beetle concept car gets the vintage jean treatment
NEW YORK — Volkswagen is celebrating 60 years of the Beetle at the New York Auto Show this week and debuted four new concept cars to get into the birthday spirit. In a throwback to other denim-themed VW Bugs of the past, the company has designed a car with a fully upholstered denim interior. From the convertible roof to stitched details … [Link]
Mashable » 'ISIS actually quoted me accurately,' says Rick Santorum
Former Sen. Rick Santorum was singled out by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in their most recent magazine, and he's just happy they got the quote right During an appearance on Fox and Friends on Wednesday morning, Santorum was asked how he felt about ISIS quoting him in the most issue of Dabiq, published periodically. He also used the opportunity to take … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla probably ticked off some of its stockholders with its April Fools' joke
At least a few Tesla investors probably aren't laughing right now. Four minutes before the end of the trading day, Tesla put out a tweet and blog post with the headline: "Announcing the Tesla Model W." That announced was quickly picked up by a couple publications and briefly sent Tesla's stock up by about 0.75% See also: The ultimate roundup of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Helps Musician Embed Personality Into API
The gender imbalance in computer programming is so commonplace that it is almost accepted as the norm. With male participants in hackathons often outnumbering the female ones by many multiples, Anna Carey’s article for The Daily Californian discussed one unlikely candidate that is trying to address this issue by encouraging more young women to engage in the tech world. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dress Like Your Favorite Superheroes In Style With Marvel Clothing from Five Four
Good news for fashion conscious geeks who wants to represent their favorite super heroes, but want to do it with a little more style. Seems online fashion distributor Five Four has teamed up with Marvel to create and exclusive new line of clothing. The best part is, we are not just talking about t-shirts with Marvel heroes on them. We … [Link]
Mashable » What this NASA scientist meant about California having a year of water left
California Governor Jerry Brown announced his state's first-ever mandatory statewide water restrictions on Wednesday, seeking to curb water use by at least 25% While the governor cited a record low snowpack and below average reservoirs in the midst of a four-year drought as the reasons for the move, one particular scientist's actions may have had something to do with the restrictions. … [Link]
Slashdot » Rare Ideopathic Encephaly Tied to Higher IQ, Not Lower
Timothy writes Cranial deformation is commonly linked to brain dysfunction; it is one of the most common serious conditions affecting fetal growth. Multiple factors are involved, but in nearly every case on record the result is debilitating; stillbirth or neonatal death are common. A mutation, though, has been observed among members of a New Jersey family which represents a rare … [Link]
Mashable » Honda Civic concept targets younger drivers with bold design
New York — Japan-based Honda revealed its much-anticipated Civic Concept car on Wednesday at the New York Auto Show Described by as a vehicle focused on capturing the under-30 market (read: an attempt to shed its aesthetically conservative reputation), Guy Melville-Brown, the car's chief exterior designer, likened it to a "street fighter," apparently referencing its bold lines and neon-green exterior … [Link]
Mashable » Get a free GIFt at your door every time you send a GIF
Finally, a reason to use even more GIFs. The "GIFt Delivery" Tumblr — a covert April Fools' Day project by Giphy — promises to ship a gift to your home every time you share a GIF. The promotional video is a delightfully weird throwback to the '90s local television era Featuring all the best GIFs (including blingees and pizza), this … [Link]
Mashable » We asked and you thanked: Our favorites from the American Greetings ThankList challenge
Let it be known: Expressing gratitude is easy Last week, Mashable and American Greetings challenged the world to put on their thanking caps and tweet out some much deserved –- and probably overdue -– thank you notes with the #ThankList The response was overwhelming Swarms of Twitter users cast aside their excuses and carved out a little time to show appreciation … [Link]
Mashable » Alright, alright, alright: Lincoln is bringing back the Continental
As Lincoln's newest spokesperson, Matthew McConaughey, said during his role on True Detective: Time is a flat circle. At the New York International Auto Show, which opened on April 1, Lincoln showed off its remake of the old classic, the Continental — literally, on a rotating, flat circle Mashable's Lance Ulanoff was there with Ford's CEO Mark Fields to get … [Link]
Mashable » Terrifying zombies on the subway may be taking things a bit too far
For anyone going through The Walking Dead withdrawals, the Brazilian program Silvio Santos has you covered. The show set up hidden cameras in a subway train and then unleashed a zombie apocalypse. Half of the riders had some impressive survival skills; others didn't fare so well Let's hope they learned a valuable lesson: The zombie apocalypse can happen at any … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Team Communication Starts with HipChat
For much too long, email has been the main medium for communication at work. While email isn’t going away, team communication platforms like HipChat are allowing for more collaborative and productive communication experiences between co-workers.
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Mashable » Brennan finally joins Twitter (and loves it) in this 'Bones' first look
Welcome to Twitter, @DrBrennan. In Thursday's episode of Bones, Brennan is finally dipping her toe into social media — after a little prompting from her publisher — by joining Twitter. See also: 'Bones' is back: Here's why you should be excited "She doesn't understand it at first and then she gets really competitive about it," Emily Deschanel, who plays the … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Discover Meaning of Life Through Massive Computing Project
First time accepted submitter Rabbit327 writes In a stunning announcement today scientists have announced that after millions of cycles of computing time on some of the largest super computers that they have discovered the meaning of life. On April 1st 2015 at approximately 03:42 GMT scientists discovered that a long running program had finished. The results stunned scientists who were … [Link]
Mashable » Bob Barker came on down for a ‘Price is Right’ return
Bob Barker made a special appearance on The Price is Right for April Fools' Day, and the audience full of potential neeeeeeeew caaaaaaar winners freaked out. Well, it's sort of hard to gauge whether their excitement was enhanced by Barker's surprise sighting since the default state of Price is Right contestants is a level of hysteria most people will never … [Link]
Mashable » This woman got a free BMW when a prank turned out to be real
BMW New Zealand doesn't joke around. The company ran an "April Fools' Day special" in the newspaper on Wednesday, stating that users who came in to the Auckland dealership with the clipping and asked for "Tom" would be able to swap their old car for a new BMW. The the ad had prank written all over it, but the dealership … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apigee Launches Link: An API-first Internet of Things Platform
Apigee today launched Apigee Link, an API-first Internet of Things platform.
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Mashable » Marvel's newest superhero movie stars adorable puppies
Being a superhero can be a ruff job, but somebody has to do it. Adorable dogs take on the jobs of Earth's mightiest heroes, the Avengers, in their fight against their greatest nemesis, LoKitty, in Marvel's latest summer superhero blockbuster. Sadly, it's an April Fools' Day joke, but let's hope they make this movie anyway. Space station camera captures ominous … [Link]
Slashdot » Parents Sue School After Pod Daughter Is Banned From Prom
With the prom season only a few months away kids and parents alike are starting to make plans for the big day. However, one girl's alien replacement might not get a chance to experience that special day if a school district has its way. Even though Darcy Swope's pod duplicate is virtually identical to her, the Santa Mira school district … [Link]
Mashable » The ballad of Cynthia Lennon, 1939-2015
In the summer of 1968, reeling after she and her husband of six years had launched bitter divorce proceedings against one another, Cynthia Lennon received a surprise well-wisher at her home in Weybridge, southwest of London. His name was Paul McCartney Cynthia was surprised to see him. After John Lennon started living with Yoko Ono, the rest of the Beatles showed … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why You Really Should Be Playing ‘Life Is Strange’
Life is Strange is not only a game many are not playing, but a episodic game a great many people still know very little about. I can admit I was one of them, until I looked into it a bit and found some more information on this surreal (yet strangely real) world. From Kotaku: At the beginning of the second … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny songbird flies nonstop for more than 1,700 miles
An unassuming little songbird called the blackpoll warbler has just broken the record for longest non-stop overwater flight by a bird, when body mass is taken into account. The tiny bird, which weighs less than half of an ounce, flew up to three days without stopping over a distance of about 1,721 miles, according to a new study published in the … [Link]
Mashable » Black America remains in crisis, according to equality report
The poorest median white household in the U.S. still makes two times more than the poorest median black household. This statistic was discovered by the National Urban League, a civil rights organization based in New York City. For the last 40 years, the organization has published a report titled "The State of Black America." It measures the level of equality black … [Link]
Mashable » Michele Bachmann compares Obama to 'deranged' Germanwings pilot
In a feat of jujitsu-like contortion that combined a bunch of notions into one half-cocked Facebook statement, former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann offended just about everyone on Tuesday when she compared President Barack Obama to Andreas Lubitz, the troubled young German pilot who drove a Germanwings jetliner into a mountain last week, killing 150 people. See also: California governor imposes unprecedented … [Link]
Slashdot » V'Ger Source Code Released
One of the biggest hurdles to interstellar domination has always been the prohibitive cost of proprietary software for ships or super-weapons. That is all about to change thanks to a surprise move by a mysterious alien race of living machines who have released V'ger's source code. While you'll still need a way to generate a "twelfth-power energy field," this opens … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Mashape Publishes Open March Madness API
A lot can be learned about sports from data and statistics, but when it comes to sports APIs there’s generally not much out there to work with. To help rectify that oversight, Mashape has created an open March Madness API that developers can not only invoke, but also extend as they see fit.
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Mashable » Reddit taunts users with a simple button for April Fools' Day
Reddit just one-upped everyone's April Fools' Day pranks with confusion and mystery. It's no secret that brands love to participate in the annual shenanigans to gain some free publicity. But Reddit decided to test everyone's ability to resist temptation. See also: The ultimate roundup of 2015's biggest April Fools' Day pranks The company announced a new interactive subreddit, r/thebutton, in a … [Link]
Mashable » A 'tissue attendant' at Madame Tussauds is comforting One Direction fans
It’s been a week since Zayn Malik left One Direction, and the world is still in an emotionally fragile state. Heartbroken Directioners have been making the pilgrimage to see the One Direction exhibit at Madame Tussauds in London, so the wax museum appointed a tissue attendant to comfort the crying fans. See also: The Internet is flooded with crying teens because … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Interstellar Get the “Honest Trailer” Treatment [Video]
Relive Christopher Nolan’s space epic Interstellar, a movie so divisive, we might be at war with the Nolanites now!! -Get Interstellar on Blu-Ray/DVD – $19.99 (Amazon.com) [Screen Junkies] The post Interstellar Get the “Honest Trailer” Treatment [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » When will live-streaming apps like Periscope get interesting?
Two new apps let people easily share what's going on around them in real time. So how do we make the most of them and not bore viewers? 
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Mashable » Storm Niklas batters central Europe
Damaging storms swept through parts of Europe last night, causing major damage in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and parts of the UK. At least nine people have been found dead from the storms, according to the BBC. Meteorologists say that the cyclonic storms – referred to by many in Europe as Storm Niklas – were among the most powerful storms in recent … [Link]
Mashable » 12 celebs who joined Periscope before you
What do a former Beatle, a magician and an award-winning director have in common? They are all signed up to Twitter's new Periscope app However, people discovery is not Periscope's strongest feature. So we've located 12 interesting celebrity accounts you can follow right now for fascinating new livestreams See also: Brands (and puppies) flock to Periscope, Twitter's new app for broadcasting … [Link]
Slashdot » Leak Reveals Government Conspiracy, Atrocity
First time accepted submitter Sigmon writes An unauthorized wave recently broadcast on the Cortex has revealed not only the existence of a previously unknown settlement on a far away border world called Miranda but also that the entire population of settlers was inadvertently wiped out by a top-secret Alliance program. Miranda was purportedly used as a testing ground for G-23 … [Link]
Mashable » Don't wait for warm weather to celebrate spring in New York City
NEW YORK — If these lingering cold temperatures are getting you down, some springtime activities are in order. This spring there are events all around the city for New Yorkers and visitors alike to enjoy. See also: Where to celebrate spring with amazing views of flowers These performances, amusement park rides, festivals, flower shows and — weather permitting — outdoor activities … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Future cameras will make living photographs reality
Could the traditional lens be defunct? A radical rethink of photography means you can refocus, reshape and relight your snaps after you've taken them (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Strong Bad is just as disgusted with April Fools' Day as you are
Look, April Fools' Day is played out. You know it. I know it. Even characters from decades-old flash cartoons know it. Sure, hating on April 1, a.k.a. the worst day on the Internet, is just as passé as coordinating fake launches of goofy products, but at least lovable grump Strong Bad can lampoon the holiday in just the right way. … [Link]
Mashable » How #esuranceaccess gave three people the greatest SXSW experience ever
We all know that SXSW is a pretty spectacular event. But this year, Esurance decided to up the ante by giving away the ultimate SX experience complete with #esuranceaccess. Esurance partnered with Mashable in order to create the SXSW My Way contest. Not only would winners score a paid-in-full trip to SXSW, they’d also enjoy exclusive access to personalized, VIP experiences. … [Link]
Slashdot » Madman: Proximity To Black Hole "Not a Big Deal"
Conventional wisdom says you want to stay as far away from a black hole as you can, but according to one scientist turned madman being close to or even inside one is "not a big deal". Former lead scientist and current overlord of the Cygnus Dr. Hans Reinhardt says he's spent the last 20 years studying the black hole within … [Link]
Mashable » Police officer's verbal abuse of Uber driver leads to NYPD investigation
The NYPD is investigating an apparent road rage incident, caught on camera, in which a plainclothes policeman berates an Uber driver and mocks his accent. "How long have you been in this country?" demanded the detective, continuing on a tirade outside the car while two passengers looked on. See also: Uber enlisting 1 million female drivers by 2020 According to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Miracle baby' Eli born with no nose
An adorable baby boy was born last month in Foley, Alabama, with a rare facial anomaly that left him without a nose. Little Timothy Eli Thompson, better known as Eli, came into the world March 4 with a condition called congenital complete arhinia. It means he has no external nasal structures or passages and it affects just one in 197 million … [Link]
Mashable » Chevy unveils the lighter, more tech-centric 2016 Malibu hybrid
NEW YORK — Driving the company into the future of the environmentally friendly vehicles, Chevy unveiled its 2016 Malibu hybrid at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday Chevy introduced the mid-sized sedan by sending it through a giant paper logo, a la Super Bowl football players exiting a tunnel to take the field See also: Chevy reveals 2016 Volt, doubles … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Here are Some Hilariously Bad Chemistry Jokes for April Fools’ Day! [Video]
Our friends over at Reactions have released some fun (and often hilariously bad) chemistry jokes for April Fools’ day, and since I never posted their video from last year, I’ve included below as well! [Reactions] The post Here are Some Hilariously Bad Chemistry Jokes for April Fools’ Day! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Greece's air traffic radar needs a serious upgrade, controllers say
ATHENS, Greece — Greece's air traffic controllers' union is calling for an urgent upgrade of the country's air traffic radar system and for more staff to be hired to handle increasing number of tourist arrivals. The country's air traffic control system was operating with diminishing staff and a main radar system dating from 1999 that has only been upgraded once, in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Discrimination is bad for business': 39 tech leaders call for LGBT protection
A number of tech leaders signed a joint statement on Wednesday calling on lawmakers to add non-discrimination protections for the LGBT community to existing civil rights laws. The letter includes signatories such as Zynga CEO Mark Pincus, Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, SalesForce CEO Marc Benioff, Square CEO Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, AirBnB CEO Brian Chesky, eBay CEO John Donahoe, … [Link]
Geek Culture » Orcas are curious about us too!
Warning, some explicit language as giant orcas jump and swim under their boat. 🙂 (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/~ fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));Orcas at Anderson!WARNING: inappropriate words are used (the s-word) we are sorry but we were scared.My buddies and I were crabbing off … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Emergency app tells rescuers how to reach and save you
The way we call emergency services is out of date. A new app needs just a tap to give responders the information they need to send help 
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Slashdot » Invaders Demand Flu Shots
An Anonymous Coward writes in with this bit from the Intercontinental Radio News Network describing an ongoing situation near Grovers Mill, New Jersey. What was originally thought to be a large meteor crash near the Wilmuth farm has turned out to be the beginning of a Martian invasion. Local officials have had limited contact with the invaders at this point, … [Link]
Mashable » Duke University students react to noose found hanging on campus
School officials are investigating a noose found hanging on the Duke University campus in the early hours of Wednesday morning, an incident that comes amid rising tension at the university. The noose, apparently made out of yellow tape, was found at the Bryan Center Plaza, an active student hub that houses many of the campus's fraternity and sorority communities as well … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Rackspace Announces Neutron API Unlimited Availability
A few months ago, Rackspace announced limited availability of the Neutron API. Rackspace has now opened up unlimited availability of the API.
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Mashable » California governor issues unprecedented water cuts as snowpack plummets
California Gov. Jerry Brown announced the state's first-ever statewide mandatory water restrictions on Wednesday, coinciding with the finding that the state's mountain snowpack — a lifeblood of the thirsty state's water resources — has reached an anemic state not seen since record-keeping began in 1950 The snow water equivalent of the state's snow cover, which is a measure of the water … [Link]
Mashable » Someone made a life-sized Benedict Cumberbatch using 500 chocolate bars
LONDON — He weighs more than 88 pounds, stands at 6 feet tall and is made out of 500 melted bars of thick, luxurious Belgian chocolate. Meet Benedict Chocobatch. UKTV recreated the Sherlock star using hollow chocolate just days before Easter, the biggest chocolate event on the UK calendar, in order to coincide with the launch of its new station focused … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nanoscale bed of nails to make organs behave better
Tiny needles that inject genetic material into the heart of cells could help generate new blood vessels around transplanted organs 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Do It YourSelfie 360° Selfie Rig [Pic + Video]
For all you narcissists out there, here’s the DIY 360° Selfie Rig, a contraption that allows you to take a full 360° selfie around your head! The device supports 12 camera with a free app to take and stitch together the photos. Padded vest for added comfort (cameras not included.) [Available @ Thinkgeek] The post Do It YourSelfie 360° Selfie … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS enters Damascus refugee camp, home to thousands of trapped civilians
Islamic State (ISIS) militants reportedly entered the embattled refugee camp of Yarmouk in southern Damascus on Wednesday, according to activists on the ground. The camp for Palestinian refugees is still home to thousands of civilians who have long been caught in the crossfire of the Syrian civil war See also: Why children of the west are drawn to ISIS If ISIS … [Link]
Slashdot » Wastelanders Decry Lack of Change In Punishment Wheel
If you've spent time in the wasteland you've no doubt gone to Bartertown. Famous for its functioning walls, the oasis gives traders a chance to watch people battle to the death in a giant cage and deal busters spin The Wheel to learn their fate. While most wanderers enjoy watching the bloodsport many are now complaining that The Wheel is … [Link]
Mashable » Gabby Douglas and the brief shelf lives of Olympic gymnasts
In 2012, Gabby Douglas was an adorable tiny underdog who won the all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the London Olympics. This weekend, at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, she was the veteran trying to make a comeback. In American gymnastics, comebacks are nearly impossible. But Douglas looked incredibly good at her first competition in more than two years. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Back to the Future' reboot trailer starring Vin Diesel makes us glad it's April Fools' Day
It’s Vin Diesel, Marty. Something has got to be done about Vin Diesel! IGN released a trailer for what they're calling a Back to the Future/Fast and Furioius reboot. Starring Vin Diesel, the teaser trailer features a dramatic voice over and footage of the time-traveling DeLorean drifting through Times Square. See also: 12 'Back to the Future' technologies coming in 2015 … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix PSAs warn against the dangers of binge-watching
When was the last time you took a shower? Went outside? Lived life? We'd guess 2011, a time before Netflix streaming was a constant in your routine Because binge-watching has reached insufferable levels of laziness (and because it's April 1), Netflix has released a series of PSAs asking that you binge responsibly. See also: The ultimate roundup of 2015's biggest April … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's new side project, Riff, tries to blueprint the recipe for viral videos
From Instagram and Hyperlapse to, more recently, an embeddable video player, Facebook has slowly woven video sharing into many of its products and services. But Facebook's new app called Riff, released for iOS and Android on Wednesday, tackles video with a distinct twist. Normally, when someone shares something on Facebook, someone else might see it, share it and add a short … [Link]
Slashdot » Mutinous Humans Murder Peaceful Space-going AI
Definitely_a_real_human writes: One of the most important exploratory missions of our time has ended in failure. The ship Discovery One, sent far out in the solar system to investigate a radio signal generated by the mysterious obelisk found on the Moon, has suffered a catastrophic incident. The crew has revolted and engaged in what can only be described as a … [Link]
Mashable » Honda's selfie car doesn't actually seem that far-fetched
This isn't funny, Honda. In the selfie-obsessed world we live in, a selfie car doesn't seem like too insane of a concept. Thankfully, though, the company's new SUV that allows drivers to snap selfies while the car is in park — which Honda unveiled at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday — is just an April Fools' joke. The HR-V … [Link]
Mashable » Arkansas governor asks for changes to his state's 'religious freedom' bill
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he has asked for "certain changes to be made" to a much-criticized "religious freedom" bill that critics have called anti-gay. “We want to be a place that has the right balance between religious protections and religious freedom and non-discrimination," Hutchinson said at a press conference at the state Capitol, one day after the Republican-led … [Link]
Slashdot » Military Caught Training Children To Fight
Locke writes: Our culture's military might has been unquestioned for years. But a new investigative report from the New England newsnet is casting an unpleasant light on military training efforts. What started out as a simple endeavor to track down a handful of kids for an unrelated story has turned into one of the most shocking scandals of our time, … [Link]
Mashable » RadioShack is RadioSaved: Bankruptcy deal will keep more than half of stores open
More than half of RadioShack stores will stay open, thanks to the approval of a bankruptcy plan. The deal gives approval for Standard General, a hedge fund, to buy up 1,740 stores, which will then be co-branded with wireless company Sprint See also: Inside the pages of a 1981 Radio Shack catalog A Delaware bankruptcy judge approved the plan on Tuesday … [Link]
Mashable » Timehop throws some April Fools' shade at Facebook
Timehop isn't afraid of calling Facebook out on their, let's say, "Timehop-inspired" new feature called "On This Day." Timehop is an app that allows users to look back on their embarrassing tweets, statuses and pictures from years past. For their required branded April Fools' Day prank, they announced the arrival of a new app called "Timebook," essentially calling Facebook out on … [Link]
Mashable » Opera based on events of 9/11 being staged in London
LONDON — The tragic events of 9/11 will be revisited in a new opera opening this month in London. Between Worlds by English composer Tansy Davies tells the story of six people trapped high up in the World Trade Center. See also: Haunting NASA Photo Shows NYC From Space on 9/11 The opera, which is produced by English National Opera at … [Link]
Mashable » Really lucky or really greedy? British couple wins lottery twice in 2 years
LONDON — Meet David and Kathleen Long from Scunthorpe. In 2013, the couple won £1 million ($1.5 million) in the EuroMillions lottery. Then, on Friday, they won another £1 million ($1.5 million) in another EuroMillions lottery See also: Powerball winner is mother of 4 who quit Walmart job to care for kids They became the first people to scoop a million-pound … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Time To Open Your Eyes
Morpheus writes: Good morning. I'm talking to you. Yes, you. The one with the squeaking chair and the monitor that needs cleaning. Right now you're wondering why your officemates haven't mentioned the weird story on Slashdot's front page. They haven't mentioned it because they can't see it. Not everyone can accept reality as it is. But you can. You know. … [Link]
Mashable » Drake videobombs sportscasters during Warriors-Clippers game
Drake, the sports fanatic who you may also recognize for his musical talents, got a jump on his April Fools' Day antics during a basketball game on Tuesday night. As he was leaving a Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers game, Drake took a brief moment to videobomb TNT sportscasters Mike Fratello and Kevin Calabro See also: This app makes … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet has totally ruined April Fools' day
On April 2, 2012, the editor of The Daily Free Press, Boston University's student newspaper, issued a letter of apology to "the Boston community and whomever else it may concern." The note addressed a joke the paper had printed in its April Fools' Day issue — one jokingly describing a sexual assult. "Our aim," the paper's editor wrote, with a tone … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 36% Off Crucial M500 960GB SSD – $299.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Crucial M500 960GB SSD for just $299.99 plus free shipping. That’s 36% off on the drive’s regular list price of $472.99. Dramatically faster than a hard drive, the Crucial M500 SSD isn’t just a storage upgrade – it’s a complete system transformation. Designed to keep your system up to … [Link]
Mashable » The Guardian becomes first publication to stop investing in fossil fuels
The Guardian can now say it's walking the walk for its "Keep it in the ground" campaign. The Guardian Media Group announced on Wednesday that it would pull all investments in coal, oil and gas companies, making it the first publication to do so See also: The Guardian targets oil companies with 'unprecedented' climate-change campaign The paper has been engaged in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Bagpiper fish keeps intruders away with song
The Lusitanian toadfish is quite noisy for a fish. It whistles, grunts and croaks, even forming choruses to attract mates and repel competitors 
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Mashable » GoDaddy finally goes public — and live streams it on Periscope
GoDaddy may looks like a startup, but the company, nearly two decades old, is a village elder among techies. That may explain why GoDaddy used Periscope during its long-awaited debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Eighteen years after launching and nine years after its first failed attempt at a public offering, GoDaddy's stock began trading on Wednesday, opening at $26.15 … [Link]
Mashable » 'Blood moon' eclipse on April 4 will be the shortest of the century
Only the speediest of skywatchers will have a chance to see the total lunar eclipse rising Saturday: NASA predicts that the total phase of the lunar eclipse will only last about 5 minutes, making it the shortest lunar eclipse of the century. Early-rising observers all over the United States should be able to see at least the partial phases of the … [Link]
Mashable » 8 fake products from ThinkGeek that nerds wish were real
Curse the old gods and the new that this stuff isn't real. Retail brands love April Fools' Day — arguably even more than any Black Friday or Presidents' Day blow out sale combined. Every company has a plan to try and give their customers a laugh (and, in turn, buy stuff). See also: The ultimate roundup of 2015's biggest April Fools' … [Link]
Mashable » Aubrey Plaza gave vials of hair and blood to her 'Parks and Rec' costars
You just can't take the April Ludgate out of Aubrey Plaza. After filming the final episode of Parks and Recreation, the actress gave each cast member a wrap gift, she told James Corden on The Late Late Show on Tuesday night. In true April fashion, it was a vial of hair, blood and fingernail clippings. Whether it was Plaza's hair … [Link]
Slashdot » If You Thought Studying History Was Bad, This Math Professor Is Making It Harder
Raven writes: New research out of Streeling University aims to make planning for the future much easier. The work, led by professor Seldon, tries to set probabilistic values on future events, and then weigh those probabilities against each other to figure out what combination of events is most likely to happen. Describing it under the unlikely moniker "psychohistory," Seldon seems … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Treating Your IT Pro Right: The Two-Way Street of Communication and Respect (Sponsored by Canon)
This post is sponsored by the new Canon imageCLASS MF800 Series color printers, designed to help you get through IT. With features like a remote user interface (for control) and a 3.5” color LCD touch screen (for efficiency), imageCLASS printers give your office the type of reliable output and efficiency you demand from your printer – giving SYSADMINS more time … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » While Away the Work Hours By Playing Pac-Man on Google Maps!
It’s not a joke! In honor of April Fool’s Day, Google Maps has enacted a Pac-Man feature for (bored) users. Simply go to Google Maps and find an area with lots or roads (like NYC or L.A.), then simply click the Pac-Man icon on the lower left of the screen. And voila! Happy Chomping! 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CASTING ALERT: Stephen Amell to Play Casey Jones in “TMNT 2″!
Pretend it doesn’t exist or say what you want about it, but Michael Bay’s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has made over $190 million in the U.S. — so “Cowabunga, dude,” it’s franchise time! And while Megan Fox is back as April O’Neil, here’s some good news: Arrow‘s own Stephen Amell has signed on to play Casey Jones! He was … [Link]
Mashable » 2,000 people evacuated from offices after cable fire in central London
LONDON — A cable fire under the pavement in central London led to 2,000 people being evacuated from workplaces and nearby buildings Wednesday afternoon London Fire Brigade said smoke was seen emerging from under the pavement in Holborn prompting them to raise the alarm and evacuate people from the area. A major incident has been declared by police and people were … [Link]
Mashable » Ryanair planes got into a fender bender at Dublin Airport
LONDON — Two Ryanair planes clipped each other at Dublin Airport on Wednesday in the third incident of its kind in less than a year. A Ryanair plane bound for Edinburgh and another heading to Zadar, a city in Croatia, brushed up against one another while taxiing on the runway. See also: Ryanair reverses course on cheap transatlantic flights The low-cost … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » True Stories Bring April Fool’s Confusion
It’s that day of the year again when tech and internet firms prank their customers with April Fools’ Day stories. But this year the issue is confused by a couple of far-fetched stories that happen to be true. Amazon has already had to issue a denial that its new product Dash is a gag. It certainly sounds a hard-to-believe proposition: … [Link]
Slashdot » Coup in Arrakis Capitol Leaves Region in Flux
Rube_Goldberg_Mentat writes: The power struggles between rival houses Atreides and Harkonnen have come to a T. It was reported earlier today that a coup led by Baron Vladimir Harkonnen was staged in the capitol of Arrakis. The House Atreides, which had only recently taken command of the planet and of the spice trade, is reported to have no survivors, though … [Link]
Mashable » Motorola's selfie stick is made of wood, leather and unicorn tears
In one of the subtler jabs at Apple this April Fools' day, Motorola launched a video introducing a new product: the wooden, leathery MotoSelfieStick The hushed delivery of Motorola's artisans in the video and the gentle piano music is accompanied by an onslaught of tongue-in-cheek phrases describing the product See also: The ultimate roundup of 2015's biggest April Fools' Day … [Link]
Mashable » Obama approves first sanctions against cyberattackers
President Barack Obama signed an executive order to combat malicious cybersecurity attacks by creating a sanctions program, according to an announcement from the White House on Wednesday morning. The program would allow the U.S. to penalize individuals overseas who engage in cyberattacks and cyber spying. See also: Report: CIA tried to crack security on Apple products for almost a decade No … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cards Against Humanity Funds Scholarship, Shows It Has a Soul After All
Everyone’s favorite irreverent card game launched a new expansion pack on Monday. The 30-card pack sells for $10 and is science-themed…because the proceeds will help fund a scholarship specifically for women who want to pursue careers in STEM. 
In a press release, Cards Against Humanity said: “Everyone at Cards Against Humanity was fortunate enough to receive a great college education … [Link]
Mashable » Who rules opening day? MLB fandom, explained by Facebook Likes
It still feels like the World Series just ended, but MLB Opening Day is already upon us again. The 2015 season begins with the Chicago Cubs hosting the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5 Before the long season begins, let's take a look at which teams rule in different areas of the United States. See also: How Lagunitas dodged a drug … [Link]
Mashable » David Spade remembers Chris Farley on 'Tommy Boy' anniversary
In honor of Tommy Boy's 20th anniversary on Tuesday, a sentimental David Spade reflected on making the film with late comedy great Chris Farley. In a post to Instagram, Spade recalled one of his fondest memories from working with Farley, who died in 1997 two years after Tommy Boy premiered. The two were friends well before hitting the big screen together— … [Link]
Mashable » The dream of the '90s is alive with Tumblr
In honor of April Fools' Day, "We’re Doing Business Like Nobody’s Business" is Tumblr's snappy new slogan meant to promote its new efforts to increase productivity for businesses. (LOL, productivity on Tumblr.) Tumblr Executive Suite 2016 features everything a small business needs to get off the ground, including spreadsheets, legal pad widgets and a quote of the day. As is the … [Link]
Slashdot » Man-Shaped Robots Harass Britain Once Again
NotRicky writes: The UK's terrible string of luck with violent robots continues. The man-shaped metal monstrosities that have plagued the country at seemingly random times throughout history rose up once more yesterday. No one yet knows their source, or what phenomenon — natural or man-made — keeps drawing them to that area of the world. While initial reports indicated trillions … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dark energy could signal collapse of the universe
The dark energy thought to be behind the accelerating expansion of space since the big bang might also trigger the universe's demise – in a big crunch 
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Mashable » 'I’m convinced this is real': Editors insist Germanwings cellphone video exists
French and German journalists who say they have seen a cellphone video depicting Germanwings Flight 9525's final moments are "convinced" and "confident" it is real. However, officials in charge of the investigation continue to raise doubts of its authenticity. "I’m convinced this is real," Régis Le Sommier, deputy editor of Paris Match, told Today's Savannah Guthrie "We've checked and investigated and … [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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Slashdot » Corporation Investigates Spurious Signal — What They Found Will Shock You
Mother_01101 writes: The Weyland-Yutani Corporation announced today one of the most fantastic discoveries in human existence: alien life! Colony LV-426 made first contact, and one of W-Y Corp's long-term research vessels, Nostromo, has gone to provide assistance and bring these life forms home to engage in peaceful learning and negotiation. Initial reports from Nostromo indicate all has gone well, though … [Link]
Mashable » Space station camera captures ominous video of Super Typhoon Maysak
The International Space Station's High-Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) experiment captured views of Super Typhoon Maysak from space and broadcasted it live on Ustream Astronauts on board the ISS also took photos of the typhoon, which lashed the tiny island of Yap with strong winds and heavy rain on Tuesday See also: Category 5 Super Typhoon Maysak sets record in Western … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » IT EXISTS: The Voltron Cat Condo [Pics + Video]
This Voltron cat condo offers almost 6 feet of sci-fi magnificence for you and your cat(s). Why have a tan carpet cat condo when you could have this? 🙂 
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Mashable » Puppies predict the March Madness Final Four champion
Not sure who to pick for this year's Final Four champion? Forget the statistics and let these puppies decide for you. Jimmy Fallon brought back his pack of cuddly puppies to predict which of the Final Four teams will come out on top as March Madness victor. Previously, Fallon's panel of canine experts have predicted outcome for the 2015 College … [Link]
Mashable » The ultimate roundup of 2015's biggest April Fools' Day pranks
It’s 2015, and, somehow, April Fools' Day is still a thing Despite no one actually enjoying this holiday filled with lies, manipulation and false information (at least Valentine's Day has chocolate), it has remained insanely popular. It is the Justin Bieber of holidays. See also: 18 simple April Fools' Day pranks Brands are largely responsible for the persistence of this prank-fueled … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter ads are coming to your profile
Twitter advertising isn't new, but advertising on users' profiles? That is a first. The social network is testing out promoted tweets on some profile pages, according to a Re/code report. And if those ads are there at all, you'll find them a few tweets down in a section specially marked, "Suggested by Twitter," so there's little chance of mistaking them for … [Link]
Mashable » Tensions rise in Turkey after bloody hostage standoff in Istanbul courthouse
ISTANBUL, Turkey — The tragic and bloody end to an hours-long hostage standoff inside an Istanbul courthouse on Tuesday has raised the tensions that still linger in Turkey nearly two years after nationwide anti-government protests put the country’s divisions in stark relief. See also: Turkey prosecutor dead after hostage standoff at Istanbul court The standoff began Tuesday afternoon when members of … [Link]
Mashable » 13 creative April Fools' Day pranks inspired by Instagram
For folks blessed with an excessive amount of plastic wrap and time, April Fools' Day is the holiday to shine. If you're one of these lucky folks, take a little inspiration from these Instagram users who have the flexibility and patience to pull off large-scale pranks. See also: 10 Office Pranks Perfect for April Fools' Day Just be sure you're testing … [Link]
Mashable » Two giant slides are coming to London
LONDON — The capital's basically turning into one giant playground. First we had the grown-up ball pit, then there was the news about a pop-up pignic planned for May, and this weekend the Orbit in the Olympic Park is getting filled with balloons Now a pair of giant slides are making their way to London as part of the Southbank Centre's … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 April 2015
Facebook’s Mystery Machine — The goal of this paper is very similar to that of Google Dapper[…]. Both work [to] try to figure out bottlenecks in performance in high fanout large-scale Internet services. Both work us[ing] similar methods, however this … [Link]
Mashable » Man who created the Pet Rock dies at 78
Gary Ross Dahl, the creator of the wildly popular 1970s fad the Pet Rock, has died at age 78 in southern Oregon. Dahl's wife, Marguerite Dahl, confirmed Tuesday that her husband of 40 years died March 23 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The smooth stones came packed in a cardboard box containing a tongue-in-cheek instruction pamphlet for "care and feeding." Dahl … [Link]
Slashdot » Tatooine Youth Suspected In Terrorist Attack
BeruHadItComing writes: Imperial investigators are still trying to piece together what happened in last week's horrifying terrorist attack on our largest orbital defense station. Over a million loyal citizens, scientists, and medical staff lost their lives in the grisly attack while the station was being put through training exercises near the Yavin system. Billions more are in mourning, while a … [Link]
Mashable » The Guardian's major climate campaign tests traditions of journalism and advocacy
Climate change is one of those large, sweeping stories in which history has not made a dent in more than 30 years. Alan Rusbridger, the editor in chief of the Guardian, decided to tackle it in a six-month, all-hands blitz Rusbridger is stepping down in June after 20 years atop the Guardian’s masthead, a move he says brought up thoughts of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Waste pickers get tool to pinpoint local jobs
The livelihoods of India's waste pickers could get a boost from an online tool that matches the landfill workers to locals who need rubbish taking away 
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Mashable » Why you should quit obsessing about how your job interview went
Job searching can be an enigmatic process. For weeks leading up to your interview, you're basically a private investigator. You research a company before you submit your application. You scope out your potential boss before the big day. You pay close attention to how the interviewer receives your answers — assessing whether or not you should change gears. Then you go … [Link]
Mashable » Glitter, GIFs and galactic princesses: 20 questions with Michelle Phan
How do you get to know a beauty icon? Ask the right questions. YouTube guru Michelle Phan owns her own makeup line, record label, and just announced her own lifestyle network called ICON See also: Michelle Phan: Behind the Makeup of YouTube's Fairy Godmother Being a beauty mogul is demanding, but Phan takes her busy schedule in stride, making plenty of … [Link]
Mashable » Large medieval burial ground under Cambridge is similar to modern cemeteries
LONDON — Archaeologists have discovered more than 1,000 human remains in a burial site under the University of Cambridge See also: Lost remains of 'Don Quixote' author found in Madrid convent It's thought the burial ground was similar to modern cemeteries as archeologies found gravel paths and a water well as well as seeds from flowering plants The large medieval hospital … [Link]
Mashable » These UK April Fools' jokes are so bad they're almost good
What exactly is it that makes an April Fools' joke so bad? Is it when it's unbelievable, unimaginative, or just not funny? Maybe it's a combination. In other news, here are some we've seen today in the UK. Tesco's bouncing supermarket aisles Bouncy aisles were developed with #TOWIE's @lucy_meck. She'll also be passing on her Tumble skills to our colleagues! pic.twitter.com/1VoQh9w3Hq … [Link]
Mashable » How to avoid getting pranked on April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day, the classic prank holiday of the year. Full of whoopee cushions, signs on the back and outlandish lies you're expected to believe Though April Fools' is a dad's dream, what if you're really not interested in opening up a drawer to discover a live frog? It's all fun and games until your definition of fun and games does … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Phoenix Project – $10.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "The Phoenix Project" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-02 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is partying like it's 1999 on April Fools' day
Visitors to Amazon Wednesday have been greeted by an odd sight: The site has been redesigned to look exactly as it did 16 years ago, in 1999 Amazon readily admits that the "new" design is just a prank at the top of the page and all the book, music and video recommendations on the site are related to April Fools' day. … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, Microsoft launches MS-DOS for smartphones
Ask any geek over forty what their all-time favorite Microsoft operating system is, and the answer will likely be MS-DOS. Lets face it, all those windows on your screen are just a nuisance compared to the beautiful simplicity of the command line Microsoft has finally recognized this, launching MS-DOS Mobile today. It lets you ditch that pesky Windows Phone whatever-version-you-have, … [Link]
Mashable » Groupon is offering cat cab services for April Fools' Day
Here's something we're pawsitive about — Groupon's got a sense of humor and a penchant for felines In honor of April Fools' Day, the company launched "Grøüber," a transportation service that lets you order cars driven by cats See also: Google's April Fools' Day prank turns maps into Pac-Man games 
Grøüber cars utilize GPS-guided red lasers to instruct the four-legged drivers … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Don't believe in belief
We trust leaders who speak with conviction – but statements of belief need to be backed by evidence and argument 
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Mashable » Large Hadron Collider helps scientists confirm existence of the Force
Physics. You never know what's next — first we had gravity and electromagnetic force, then scientists told us about the strong and the weak force, but none of that matters now, as CERN scientists confirmed Wednesday they've found strong evidence for the existence of the Force That's right, all you other forces can move along now, because there's only one Force … [Link]
Slashdot » California Has Become the First State To Get Over 5% of Its Power From Solar
Lucas123 writes: While the rest of the nation's solar power generation hovers around 1%, California clocked in with a record 5% of power coming from utility-grade (1MW or more) solar power sources, according to a report from Mercom Capital Group and the Energy Information Administration. That's three times the next closest state, Arizona. At the same time, 22 states have … [Link]
Mashable » PlayStation Flow lets you literally dive into your games
How much gaming immersion do you really need? For example, if you're swimming in a game, do you actually need to feel water on your skin? Well, worry not, Sony's got you covered. The company just announced a new wearable called PlayStation Flow, letting you really plunge into the underwater portions of gaming, and control your in-game character while actually … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy BLADE edge is the world's first smartknife
Yes, it has come to that — after smartphones, smart glasses and smartwatches, we know have a smartknife. Samsung's Galaxy BLADE edge, touted by the company as the "ultimate cooking companion," is basically a Galaxy S6 Edge that can also cut things See also: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: A beauty with a beastly compromise Besides the diamond edge blade and the … [Link]
Mashable » You'll need a mirror for Google's new search site
Tired of the boring, old, usual way you search for things on Google? Try Google's perspective-changing new site, com.google. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like: A version of Google where everything is mirrored See also: 10 crafty April Fools' pranks to play on your kids Besides being a great way to reflect on things — pun courtesy of Google, see … [Link]
Mashable » Joni Mitchell in intensive care after being found unconscious at home
Singer Joni Mitchell was in intensive care in a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday evening, according to a statement on the singer's website See also: Everything we know about Tidal, the artist-owned music streaming service "Joni was found unconscious in her home this afternoon. She regained consciousness on the ambulance ride to an L.A. area hospital," the statement posted shortly before 10 … [Link]
Slashdot » Angry Boss Phishing Emails Prompt Fraudulent Wire Transfers
chicksdaddy writes: Lots of studies have shown that assertiveness works in the professional sphere as well as the personal one. It turns out to work pretty well in the cyber criminal sphere, also. Websense Labs has posted a blog warning of a new round of spear phishing attacks that rely on e-mail messages posing as urgent communications from senior officers … [Link]
Slashdot » UK IP Chief Wants ISPs To Police Piracy Proactively
An anonymous reader sends this report from TorrentFreak: The UK's top IP advisor has published recommendations on how Internet service providers should deal with online piracy. Among other things, he suggested that Internet services should search for and filter infringing content proactively. According to the report, ISPs have a moral obligation to do more against online piracy. Mike Weatherley, a … [Link]
Slashdot » World's Largest Aircraft Seeks Investors To Begin Operation
An anonymous reader writes: The Airlander 10 is significantly larger than a 747. It's an airship that incorporates elements of blimps, planes, and hovercraft. Buoyed by a vast volume of helium, it's capable of cruising at a speed of 80 knots. It was built as a military venture, intended to be used for surveillance tasks. But as the war in … [Link]
Mashable » 12 European festivals you have to experience this summer
LONDON — If there are greater ways to spend a weekend than drinking and watching live music outside with a bunch of friends, we're yet to be acquainted with them. Europe offers an abundance of awesome weekenders as the summer unfolds, from Benicassim's sun-drenched shindig on the Spanish coast to Oya's five-day festival in the heart of Oslo in Norway. See … [Link]
Mashable » Asus's new T300 Chi: A fine Windows tablet with delusions of laptop grandeur
Motorola has long taken the extreme route with its naming conventions and Samsung always seems to promise an entire Galaxy. But Asus’s approach is far less dramatic than much of the competition The company has focused its efforts on taking a far more peaceful approach to consumer electronics, first through its Zen line and now in the form of its … [Link]
Mashable » Abused Peruvian circus bear to start a new life in Colorado sanctuary
A Peruvian bear named Cholita that suffered years of torture and mutilation at the hands of a circus is getting a new home in a Colorado wildlife sanctuary The 25-year-old Andean bear, who was rescued from the circus 10 years ago and now resides in a small-town Peruvian zoo, will be flown to the United States along with 33 rescued lions, … [Link]
Slashdot » The End of College? Not So Fast
An anonymous reader writes: The advent of MOOCs, Khan Academy, and the hundreds of other learning sites that have popped up caused many people to predict the decline of expensive, four-year universities. But Donald Heller writes in the Chronicle of Higher Education that most of the people making these claims don't have a good understanding of how actual students are … [Link]
Mashable » You can now get your Starbucks smoothie with a dash of kale
It seems we cannot get away from kale. It is in smoothies, salads, sandwiches, ice cream and now it is at Starbucks. On Tuesday, the coffee chain will introduce three new Greek yogurt smoothie flavors to its range: Strawberry, Sweet Greens and Mango Carrot. Wait, what? Yes, mango and carrot together. Apparently orange vegetables and fruit combinations are a thing now. … [Link]
Mashable » This pug wedding in Australia is what dreams are made of
The pugalicious wedding of the year is happening in Melbourne, Australia Two rescued pugs, Jasmine and Jasper, are set to say "I do", before Jasper licks the bride, in a ceremony taking place on Sunday, May 17 at the West Beach Bathers Pavilion in St Kilda See also: Pug can't contain his excitement for bath time These two balls of joy … [Link]
Mashable » 5 smartest April Fools' Day pranks confusing Australians
Brands across Australia were fighting for attention this April Fools' Day, with dozens of pranks flooding inboxes, Facebook pages and websites across the country Google took the global crown this year with Pac-Man on Google Maps, which actually worked. A prank that is not a prank is our kind of prank. See also: Google's April Fools' Day prank turns maps into … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ElegantJ Offers Enhanced Version of BI Suite API
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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Mashable » 7-year-old girl gets 3D printed 'robohand'
When Faith Lennox was nine months old, she lost her left hand. Now at age seven, she's getting one custom made by a 3D printer. It's called a 'robohand'. She got to pick the colors and watch the printing process firsthand at Build It Workspace, a 3D printer studio in California Build It's Mark Lengsfeld thinks the technology will revolutionize … [Link]
Mashable » Husky walks on water, rapture is probably coming
No, not Jesus, but a husky walked on water. This dog seems perfectly happy prancing about, completely unaware that he's actually, in fact, a god. It only takes spelling dog backwards to make perfect sense of why this pooch can perform such a feat of biblical proportions. Russian photographer Fox Grom snapped this majestic scene on a Russian lake right after … [Link]
Mashable » Google Panda is the April Fools' joke you wish was a real product
It's already April Fools' Day in Japan and Google isn't wasting any time. In a video posted to Google Japan's YouTube page, the company introduced Google Panda, its new adorable take on voice-enabled search. "Google Panda is engineered with state of the art emotional and conversational intelligence," promises vice president of engineering, Chris Yerga, in the video. "All you have … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Worried About Recruitment, Post-Snowden
An anonymous reader writes: The NSA employs tens of thousands of people, and they're constantly recruiting more. They're looking for 1,600 new workers this year alone. Now that their reputation has taken a major hit with the revelations of whistleblower Edward Snowden, they aren't sure they'll be able to meet that goal. Not only that, but the NSA has to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Practical Tips for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
While a zombie apocalypse probably won’t happen, there is enough zombie saturation in the media right now that if you were ever gonna start planning on how to survive one, now would be the time. So what do you think you would do? Who would you team up with? Where would you go? The Walking Dead gets us thinking, can … [Link]
Mashable » Boycott Indiana: Who's actually doing something to protest 'anti-gay' law
Lots of businesses and politicians are talking the talk, disgusted with Indiana's new Religious Freedom Protection Act that's been widely slammed as an "anti-gay law" for its failure to protect the LGBT community from discrimination But who's actually doing something about it? While Gov. Mike Pence says the whole thing is just a "perception problem," a number of businesses, state and … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2125: The never-ending cycle of boredom!
round and round we go… If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Hands on with Microsoft's next browser, Project Spartan
We’re finally getting a real taste of Microsoft's new Web browser Project Spartan. That's just a codename for now, but based on my recent experience with the online surfing tool, which I downloaded with the latest Windows 10 Preview Build, the name fits. See also: HoloLens: The hands-on experience It would be easy to describe Project Spartan as a boiled-down version … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AP ENPS Demonstrates New Open API and Integration Possibilities at NAB Show
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Mashable » 12 food pranks that serve nothing but trouble
On April Fools' Day, you can't trust anyone or anything — not even your food Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own edible mischief or you just want to ensure that no one is messing with your lunch, these cruel pranks cover the basics of foodie follies See also: 17 April Fools' pranks for couples brave enough to test their relationship … [Link]
Slashdot » Why More 'Star Wars' Actors Don't Become Stars
HughPickens.com writes: When you become an actor, landing a role in a movie as big as Star Wars may seem like a dream come true. But Tatiana Siegel and Borys Kit report at The Hollywood Reporter that six movies in, the Star Wars franchise has only spawned one megastar: Harrison Ford, unusual for a series of this magnitude. Neither Ewan … [Link]
Mashable » Space Station astronaut snaps breathtaking pictures of record-breaking typhoon
Super Typhoon Maysak's maximum sustained winds of 160 miles per hour are churning the waters of the Western Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, lashing the tiny island of Yap, with a population of only 11,000, with strong winds and heavy rain. Yet from far above, the storm looks other-wordly, like something that might fit better on Jupiter rather than our home planet … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Detect Nudity API Automates Image Censorship
The Detect Nudity API is a simple API that offers developers an automated way to quickly detect unwanted nude images.
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Mashable » Mark Wahlberg is making a movie about Boston Marathon bombing
One of Boston's own is taking on a story close to his heart CBS Films has announced that Mark Wahlberg is set to produce a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing, titled Patriots' Day See also: New video shows Dzhokhar Tsarnaev at Boston Marathon bombing Scott Stuber (Ted), Dylan Clark (Planet of the Apes), Stephen Levinson (The Gambler), and 60 … [Link]
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