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

Slashdot » The Problem With Using End-to-End Web Crypto as a Cure-All

Monday 6 April 23:51:00 UTC 2015

fsterman writes: Since the Snowden revelations, end-to-end web encryption has become trendy. There are browser add-ons that bolt a PGP client onto webmail and both Yahoo and Google are planning to support PGP directly. They attempt to prevent UI spoofing with icons similar to the site-authentication banks use to combat phishing. The problem is that a decade of research shows … [Link]

Mashable » This LED lamp charges an iPhone, an Apple Watch and a battery pack

Monday 6 April 23:50:05 UTC 2015

Proto-1-1030x667Feed-tw Feed-fbThere are a ton of great docks available for iOS devices. But what about a dock that can charge your iPhone, your Apple Watch, an external USB battery and another USB device? Oh yeah, and it's also an LED desk lamp. See also: Apple Watch reportedly blocked in Switzerland over patent, for now The NuDock Power Station Lamp from MiTagg is … [Link]

Mashable » 10 deep 'Fast and Furious' quotes to get you pumped up for the latest ride

Monday 6 April 23:48:35 UTC 2015

Ff-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you don’t drift to win, what do you drift for? Fast and Furious 7 raced into theaters over the weekend with enough explosions to make even Michael Bay jealous. The overwhelmingly positive response from critics has made it one of Spring's must-see movies. See also: How 'Furious 7' said goodbye to Paul Walker: A scene-by-scene breakdown Between all the elaborate … [Link]

Mashable » Taxi vs. Uber war intensifies in Australia after damning review

Monday 6 April 23:42:31 UTC 2015

UbersydneyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe battle between ridesharing app Uber and the taxi industry in Australia has heated up again, with each side hoping the government will save them A competition review report on Wednesday renewed the fight between them. The long-awaited Competition Policy Review by Ian Harper, released on Tuesday, lists taxi and ridesharing as a priority areas where regulation review is desperately needed … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » JSON API Spec Goes Through The Hacker News Gauntlet

Monday 6 April 23:20:18 UTC 2015

JSON API is based on the JSON transport defined by the REST adapter in the Ember Data library used by the Ember.js JavaScript framework. Its editors include well-known names in the JavaScript community, including Steve Klabnik and Yehuda Katz. So how are developers responding to it? Not surprisingly, it has a fair share of both supporters and detractors. Here are … [Link]

Slashdot » The Arrival of Man-Made Earthquakes

Monday 6 April 23:10:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: The New Yorker has a long investigative report on a recent geological phenomenon: man-made earthquakes. The article describes how scientists painstakingly gathered data on the quakes, and then tried to find ways to communicate the results — which are quite definitive — to politicians who often have financial reasons to disbelieve them. Quoting: "Until 2008, Oklahoma … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could Starfox Really do a Barrel Roll In Space? [Science Video]

Monday 6 April 23:00:37 UTC 2015

DO A BARREL ROLL! Or at least, try…? The iconic move from Star Fox seems so easy, just press a button and BOOM. The ship rolls. But HOW? Barrel rolls in atmosphere are easy to execute with the use of ailerons, but in space, it’s a different issue altogether. With no atmosphere (and no thrusters), how does one Barrel Roll … [Link]

Mashable » Turkey restores Twitter, now stripped of offending photos

Monday 6 April 22:59:59 UTC 2015

Turkish-presidentFeed-tw Feed-fbTurkey has lifted restrictions on Twitter access for its citizens, hours after President Tayyip Erdogan ordered a social media ban. The move follows Twitter's compliance with Turkey's request to remove images of prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz, who died last week in a shootout between police and militants from the far-left Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C). See also: Turkey reportedly blocks Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » Mitt Romney is in the 1% — of March Madness brackets

Monday 6 April 22:35:43 UTC 2015

RomneyFeed-tw Feed-fbMitt Romney can now officially claim membership to another 1% — this one, instead of income, deals with NCAA March Madness brackets. As of this writing, Romney's bracket is in the 99.98th percentile, meaning he has the 25,485th best bracket out of 11.57 million submissions on ESPN.com. President Obama is currently faring just a tad worse, in 6,918,578th place. See also: … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » SupplyStream to Launch Product Catalog API

Monday 6 April 22:34:22 UTC 2015

SupplyStream, a web-based, industry-specific product catalog, has announced plans to release an API in the next calendar quarter. The API will complement the recently overhauled, and re-released catalog that vastly improves upon SupplyStream’s search capabilities. The SupplyStream catalog allows users to search all products from one window. [Link]

Slashdot » Uber's Hiring Plans Show Outlines of Self-Driving Car Project

Monday 6 April 22:28:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes The most interesting people that Uber is now hiring aren't drivers: they're engineers. The mobile ride-hailing app has listed a slew of jobs at its new Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh. In particular, Uber is looking for engineers in the areas of robotics, machine learning, communications, traffic simulation, vehicle testing, and software and hardware development. Share on Google+ Read more of … [Link]

Mashable » The Obamas' fitness photo probably won't inspire anyone to work out

Monday 6 April 22:12:38 UTC 2015

Obama-tennis-resizeFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat do Fifth harmony, cardboard cutouts of Sunny and Bo Obama, and a man in a terrifying bunny suit have in common? They were all present at the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House on Monday, where Michelle Obama also held a party for the fifth anniversary of her Let's Move! campaign. Let's Move encourages kids … [Link]

Mashable » India, home to the world's most polluted city, launches air quality index

Monday 6 April 21:54:54 UTC 2015

IndiapollutionFeed-tw Feed-fbIndia has some of the most unhealthy air of any country in the world, with pollutants from rapid industrial growth killing an estimated 620,000 people per year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Now the Indian government is taking a first step toward being transparent about the air quality crisis, which may put the country on the road toward stricter … [Link]

Mashable » There's some weird whistling in Hilary Duff's new single

Monday 6 April 21:49:19 UTC 2015

Hillaryduff2Feed-tw Feed-fb After initially teasing her new single during the premiere of her new TV Land series Younger, Hilary Duff released "Sparks" in full It's a departure from her iconic The Hills theme song "Come Clean," and her recent bid to become Sheryl Crow for the generation that grew up on Lizzie McGuire, "Chasing the Sun" The song begins with a cheerful … [Link]

Slashdot » Court Mulls Revealing Secret Government Plan To Cut Cell Phone Service

Monday 6 April 21:46:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with the latest in the ongoing legal battle over revealing details of Standing Operating Procedure 303, the government's plan to cut mobile phone service during an emergency. "A federal appeals court is asking the Obama administration to explain why the government should be allowed to keep secret its plan to shutter mobile phone service during 'critical … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna premieres powerful 'American Oxygen' music video on Tidal

Monday 6 April 21:28:14 UTC 2015

Rihanna-american-oxygenFeed-tw Feed-fbRihanna’s music video for "American Oxygen" is a highlight reel of sorts, featuring highs and lows of U.S. history — from Barack Obama's presidential inauguration to the Sept. 11 attacks, Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and police brutality and riots. The video debuted exclusively on Tidal (watch here), Jay Z's new streaming service of which Rihanna is a new stakeholder. See … [Link]

Slashdot » Build Your Own Satellite For Less Than $30K

Monday 6 April 21:03:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes An industry of new cubesat builders can now build satellites for anyone for any reason for very little money. From the article: "The miniaturization of technology allows people to do more with less hardware, said Chad Anderson, the managing director of Space Angels Network, an investment house specializing in the space industry. That industry, he said, was worth … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thorin Oakenshield, Master Troll [Video]

Monday 6 April 21:00:23 UTC 2015

That reminds me of the video where Darth Vader acts like a total jerk. [M Venturelli | Via GU] The post Thorin Oakenshield, Master Troll [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » ABC to air 2-hour Bruce Jenner interview

Monday 6 April 20:55:00 UTC 2015

BrucejennerFeed-tw Feed-fbLegendary Olympian and Kardashian stepfather Bruce Jenner is putting the rumors about his changing appearance to rest in an interview with Diane Sawyer The sit-down interview, airing April 24, is billed by ABC as being "far-ranging," but the official announcement stops short of elaborating or stating specifically that Jenner will talk about being transgender for the first time — likely out … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat thinks its new emoji feature will change your life

Monday 6 April 20:46:55 UTC 2015

Snapchat1Feed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat peeved users in January when it yanked its popular "best friends" feature, which showed the people you snapped with the most. Now, the ephemeral messaging app is betting that a major update rolled out Monday, which replaces the feature with emoji characters, will "change your life." See also: 5 creative ideas for one-second Snapchats (besides full frontal) According to a blog … [Link]

Mashable » Why the Confederacy's surrender should be a national holiday

Monday 6 April 20:29:22 UTC 2015

Robert-e.-lee-surrenderFeed-tw Feed-fbIn a speech one month ago, the first black president of the United States challenged millions of white Americans to resist the convenient allure of overlooking the country’s blemished moral record. It was a dual challenge, actually — first to the classical understanding of American exceptionalism, but also to America’s persistent critics, who abjure the concept of exceptionalism altogether. “What greater … [Link]

Geek Culture » Mission patches… animated!

Monday 6 April 20:29:21 UTC 2015

As a huge fan of mission patches, I thought this was kinda cool! Nieffsmith animated all the Apollo mission patches from NASA's manned moon missions… And you did know you can buy all the amazing NASA mission patches, right? [Link]

Slashdot » Thousands Visit Trinity Test Site For 70th Anniversary of First Atomic Blast

Monday 6 April 20:19:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes The NYT reports that thousands of visitors converged Saturday on the Trinity Test Site in New Mexico where the first nuclear bomb was detonated nearly 70 years ago. Many posed for pictures near an obelisk marking the exact location where the bomb went off and were also able to see a steel shell that was created as a … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to program your business for meaningful, revenue-generating relationships

Monday 6 April 20:06:47 UTC 2015

Pega1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe most important part of a sale is the groundwork you lay for future business. We all know this as creating “lifetime value” (LTV), but do you know if your business is making the most of its crucial touch points? The good news is: This is the 21st century –- and by implementing the right relationship management software, there are ways … [Link]

Mashable » Jeb Bush said he was 'Hispanic' on a 2009 voter form

Monday 6 April 20:05:46 UTC 2015

Jeb-bush1Feed-tw Feed-fbJeb Bush, the former governor of Florida and likely 2016 presidential candidate, has apologized for listing his race as "Hispanic" on a 2009 voter-registration application obtained by the New York Times. Jeb, a son of President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of President George W. Bush, was born in Texas and married a Mexican-born woman, Columba, in 1974. While he … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Game of Chairs: A “Game of Thrones” Sesame Street Tribute [Video]

Monday 6 April 20:00:59 UTC 2015

The Game of Chairs will determine who will be king or queen of Jesteros. Four players will march around three chairs while music plays until one remains. Who will take the crown in this game of musical chairs? Robb, Cersie, Joffrey, Daeneyrus or….? [Sesame Street] The post Game of Chairs: A “Game of Thrones” Sesame Street Tribute [Video] appeared first … [Link]

Mashable » Russian subway riders shove train to save trapped woman, one person claps

Monday 6 April 20:00:46 UTC 2015

Russian-subwayFeed-tw Feed-fb Dozens of commuters worked to free a woman stuck between a train car and a Moscow metro platform on Saturday, according to video posted by a Russian news outlet. "Passengers literally rocked the train car to rescue a 70-year-old pensioner, whose leg was stuck between the car and platform," Lifenews reported, adding that it took 15 seconds to free her … [Link]

Slashdot » Judge Allows Divorce Papers To Be Served Via Facebook

Monday 6 April 20:00:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Want to divorce your husband or wife but can't give them the papers in person? Just use Facebook. No, apparently this isn't a late April Fools' joke. The New York Daily News reports Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper has allowed 26-year-old Ellanora Baidoo to serve her husband Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku divorce papers via a Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » 7 travel apps for making sure your next road trip doesn't end in disaster

Monday 6 April 19:55:45 UTC 2015

Lampoon_carFeed-tw Feed-fbWith spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to start planning for a road trip or two Road trips are all about enjoying the open highways and being surprised by what you find along the way to your destination. But that doesn't mean they can't be made better with a little planning. See also: 22 tips for navigating New … [Link]

Mashable » The next Apple TV likely won't support 4K video

Monday 6 April 19:49:40 UTC 2015

Appltv90870adfFeed-tw Feed-fbApple might be planning a major update to its Apple TV set-top box later this year, but according to a new report, the new device won't include support for 4K content. At least, not initially. The report, from John Paczkowski at BuzzFeed, cites "sources in a position to know," who say that "4K is great, but it's still in its infancy." … [Link]

Mashable » 7 items you should consider a home warranty for

Monday 6 April 19:37:36 UTC 2015

HomeinsuranceFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Barbara Green of Charlotte, North Carolina, purchased a home in 2004 and received a home warranty as a closing gift, she didn't think too much about it. Then the air conditioner went out, and the technician discovered that a crack in the condenser was the cause "It would have been over $1,000 to repair," Green says. "Thankfully it was covered … [Link]

Slashdot » LG Accidentally Leaks Apple iMac 8K Is Coming Later This Year

Monday 6 April 19:36:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes LG accidentally revealed in blog post that Apple is planning to release a 8K iMac later this year. This news comes as a surprise as the leak came from a different company rather than Apple. LG is one of Apple's biggest display partners and has already demonstrated 8K monitors at CES in Las Vegas. They note … [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stone faces lawsuits after botched report on campus rape

Monday 6 April 19:29:53 UTC 2015

Uva-thumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat do you have to do to get fired from Rolling Stone? That was the question repeated over and over again in the journalism industry on Monday. On Sunday, the Columbia Journalism School released a damning report on Rolling Stone's blockbuster story, "A Rape on Campus," about the sexual assault of a student named Jackie at the University of Virginia See … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » RealVNC to Provide SDK to Invoke Remote Control Software

Monday 6 April 19:29:24 UTC 2015

While just about every developer can find some value in implementing remote access and control software within their application, building that functionality has never been easy. Starting this summer RealVNC intends to make embedding remote access and control software inside an application easier via the release of a VNC developer kit that can be implemented on Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, … [Link]

Mashable » NHL player pulls out his own tooth, keeps playing

Monday 6 April 19:27:29 UTC 2015

Hockey-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Dentists, you might want to cover your eyes for this. Playing hockey is not good for your pearly whites, as St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves was reminded on Sunday. Reaves got caught off guard and was blindsided face first into the glass. He then proved that hockey players are the toughest athletes in the world by performing a little … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Google's wireless plans will come with free roaming abroad

Monday 6 April 19:27:00 UTC 2015

Google-sundarFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is in talks with the UK telecom Three to offer wireless plans that will allow people in the U.S. to use their smartphones abroad without roaming charges, according to a new report. The plans would include voice calls, text messages and data, which would cost the same regardless of customers' locations, according to The Telegraph, which cites "industry sources." See … [Link]

Mashable » Legal weed in Colorado spurs secure pot transport industry

Monday 6 April 19:15:57 UTC 2015

Marijuana-courierFeed-tw Feed-fbAt a farm in the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Corey Young tucks his client's marijuana into a shoe box-sized container in an unmarked white van and heads out on the road. "We don't want to be going through a small town and have someone see bins in the back," said Young, a founder of courier service CannaRabbit LLC. "We do … [Link]

Mashable » Duke vs. Wisconsin for all the marbles: 5 keys to the NCAA championship game

Monday 6 April 19:09:00 UTC 2015

NcaafinalFeed-tw Feed-fbThe NCAA Final Four is in the books and now we're down to a final two: Giant-slaying Wisconsin, which ruined Kentucky's quest for perfection on Saturday, against blue-blooded Duke, seeking its fifth national title, for all the marbles on Monday night at 9:18 p.m. EDT There's still March Madness left to be had, and Monday night's finale promises to be quite … [Link]

Mashable » Meeting Mario: An insider's perspective on working at Nintendo

Monday 6 April 18:51:44 UTC 2015

NintendoFeed-tw Feed-fbThis question originally appeared on Quora.What is it like to work at Nintendo?Answer below by Nathaniel Guy, amateur video game historian and former Nintendo employee. I worked at Nintendo of America in Redmond, [Washington], so I can only speak about my experience at that specific site. Also, the culture differs somewhat from department to department. But I can give some general … [Link]

Slashdot » The New Struggles Facing Open Source

Monday 6 April 18:51:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes in with this story about the open source movement's contentious beginnings and the points of trouble it faces today. "The early days of open source were fraught with religious animosities we feared would tear apart the movement: free software fundamentalists haggling with open source pragmatists over how many Apache licenses would fit on the head of … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft wants to hire more people with autism

Monday 6 April 18:29:56 UTC 2015

Microsoft-eventFeed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft on Monday announced a pilot program to hire workers with autism. The company is working with an organization called Specialisterne, which helps create and find jobs for autistic workers. Microsoft will focus on filling full-time positions at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The news comes just after World Autism Awareness Day, which was last Thursday. See also: 5 Autism Simulations … [Link]

Mashable » If your favorite celebrities were cuddly kittens

Monday 6 April 18:27:39 UTC 2015

Bill-murrayFeed-tw Feed-fbForget Grumpy Cat. These are the real celebrity felines. Celebrikitties is a new Tumblr that features bodies of fluffy kittens with celebrities' eyes. Talk about creepy. See also: Mew-S-A! The 50 states of cats All the greatest cat-obsessed celebrities are present, including Taylor Swift and Katy Perry (winged eyeliner intact), plus a few politicians The Photoshop experts behind the Tumblr page … [Link]

Mashable » Try not to flinch during the 'Mortal Kombat X' launch trailer

Monday 6 April 18:25:51 UTC 2015

Mortal-kombat-x-subzeroFeed-tw Feed-fb Mortal Kombat X is pulling no punches. The launch trailer for the next entry to the series, out next week, shows every crunchy hit, every excruciating stab and even some stuff we can't unsee. The whole medley of pain is set to early-aughts metal gem "Toxicity" by System of a Down The trailer is mostly composed of scenes from the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » PacketZoom SDK Replaces TCP to Speed Mobile Downloads

Monday 6 April 18:20:14 UTC 2015

PacketZoom today unfurled a cloud service that enables developers to replace TCP with a faster proprietary networking protocol that the company says can improve mobile application performance by a factor of 10. [Link]

Slashdot » Hyundai To Release "Semi-Autonomous" Car This Year

Monday 6 April 18:08:00 UTC 2015

jfruh writes While self-driving cars from Google and others remain in the prototype stage, Korean carmaker Hyundai intends to release a premium sedan called the Equus this year that includes self-driving features. While a car's ability to navigate complex urban environments on its own is still a ways off, the Equus will allow the driver to take their hands off … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Final Fantasy VI Opera – “Aria di Mezzo Carattere” (Celes’ Theme) [Video]

Monday 6 April 18:00:57 UTC 2015

A Final Fantasy VI Opera by Jillian Aversa: This emotional arrangement from the legendary RPG Final Fantasy 6 features my Italian rendition of the classic opera aria scene, where the character Celes (dressed as the opera singer Maria) pines for her lost love. Exclusive to this YouTube version of the song are the talents of special guest Tina Guo on … [Link]

Mashable » Yemen's capital bombarded by new round of airstrikes amid growing crisis

Monday 6 April 17:55:50 UTC 2015

Sanhan-airstrike1Feed-tw Feed-fbA new wave of airstrikes pounded Yemen's capital city of Sana'a on Monday as the Middle East's poorest country continues to struggle amid a growing crisis The lives of Sana'a's two million people have ground to a halt in recent weeks. Residents are staying inside their homes, some inside basements. Schools have shut down, and hundreds have fled the attacks See … [Link]

Mashable » Your beliefs on global warming may depend on where you're from

Monday 6 April 17:50:18 UTC 2015

HillarykeystonepollingstoryFeed-tw Feed-fbResidents of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Corvallis, Oregon, are far more likely to believe that global warming is happening than people in Casper, Wyoming, and Dothan, Alabama These findings can be explored in a new study and interactive tool that, for the first time, allows users to drill down from national-level to congressional-district level survey results on global warming beliefs See … [Link]

Mashable » Want to avoid Turkish prison? Don't insult Erdogan online

Monday 6 April 17:39:25 UTC 2015

ErdoganFeed-tw Feed-fbISTANBUL, Turkey — On Monday, the government in Turkey once again banned access to social media — including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube The government's ostensible reason for the ban was a refusal to remove photographs of a hostage drama last week in which an Istanbul prosecutor died. Yet observers say it fits with a long pattern of government interference with Turkish … [Link]

Slashdot » 10 Years of Git: An Interview With Linus Torvalds

Monday 6 April 17:24:00 UTC 2015

LibbyMC writes Git will celebrate its 10-year anniversary tomorrow. To celebrate this milestone, Linus shares the behind-the-scenes story of Git and tells us what he thinks of the project and its impact on software development. From the article: "Ten years ago this week, the Linux kernel community faced a daunting challenge: They could no longer use their revision control system … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Have You ‘Pikmin’ Done? [Comic]

Monday 6 April 17:00:58 UTC 2015

Editor’s note: If you’ve never played Pikmin, you might not get this one. The thing about playing Pikmin is, you have to deal with the fact that you may very well be the cause of many, many deaths. Though normal games help us know that, we rarely think about that during Pikmin. But now you will. You will think about … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eye of the Beholder: Life through the camera obscura

Monday 6 April 17:00:00 UTC 2015

Both 17th-century artist Vermeer and scientist van Leeuwenhoek made pioneering use of optics. A joint biography shows how they changed our world view [Link]

Slashdot » Why Is the Internet Association Rewarding a Pro-NSA Net-Neutrality Opponent?

Monday 6 April 16:42:00 UTC 2015

First time accepted submitter erier2003 writes The decision to give a major award to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is curious given McCarthy's many questionable stances on Internet-freedom issues. For one thing, the California congressman is an avowed opponent of net neutrality. In May 2014, as the Federal Communications Commission debated new net neutrality rules, McCarthy—then the House Majority Whip, … [Link]

Mashable » Obama was just trying to read to kids when a swarm of bees ruined the whole thing

Monday 6 April 16:36:11 UTC 2015

Ap217136885256Feed-tw Feed-fb The sound of children screaming filled the air as President Barack Obama read one of his favorite children's books during the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday at the White House. One of the main attractions of the event is the live storytelling sessions. However, when Obama sat down to read Where the Wild Things Are to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Kairos Acquires IMRSV, Releases Facial Biometrics Tools

Monday 6 April 16:32:33 UTC 2015

Kairos, a face recognition and biometrics startup, has just announced the acquisition of IMRSV, a company that specializes in technology capable of recognizing facial expressions and measuring facial emotions using a standard webcam. [Link]

Mashable » Reddit CEO Ellen Pao, feminist hero, eliminates salary negotiations for new employees

Monday 6 April 16:27:15 UTC 2015

Ellen-paoFeed-tw Feed-fbEllen Pao, the interim CEO of Reddit, has seen women struggle with salary negotiations. So she's eliminating money talk from the company's hiring process In her first interview since losing the landmark Silicon Valley trial, Pao told The Wall Street Journal that she has eliminated salary negotiations from the hiring process at Reddit, where she currently serves as interim CEO See … [Link]

Mashable » The bathroom situation at Wrigley Field for Opening Day was a sh*tshow

Monday 6 April 16:15:50 UTC 2015

CubsthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNothing says America like going out to the ball game and being forced to piss in a cup Spring is finally here, which means that baseball is back for nine innings of mildly entertaining athletics. Baseball fans flock to their team's stadium on Opening Day; the excitement in the air and high hopes for a fresh start rivals that of the … [Link]

Mashable » There can only be one: Vote for the champion mascot

Monday 6 April 16:10:57 UTC 2015

UnnamedFeed-tw Feed-fbSixty-four mascots entered, two remain. Over the weekend, we saw Wisconsin punch their ticket to the championship with an upset over March Madness favorite, Kentucky. Unfortunately, it didn't go as well for their mascot Bucky Badger, with Maryland's Testudo the turtle edging out the victory in our tournament. See also: How the Internet is talking about March Madness University of California … [Link]

Slashdot » Watching a "Swatting" Slowly Unfold

Monday 6 April 15:57:00 UTC 2015

netbuzz writes That online gamers have been victimized has unfortunately allowed us to see what "swatting" looks like from the perspective of the target: terrifying and potentially deadly. A similar type of criminally unnecessary SWAT scene played out Saturday night when a caller to police in Hopkinton, Mass., claimed to be holed up in the town's closed public library with … [Link]

Mashable » People named Burger and King are marrying in whopper of a wedding

Monday 6 April 15:50:39 UTC 2015

Burger-king-1Feed-tw Feed-fbJoel Burger and Ashley King of Illinois are getting married, finally uniting the two warring families of the fast food kingdom and bringing peace to our land. No but really, a Burger-King wedding is happening. See also: 8 Wines to Pair With Your Fast Food According to The State Journal-Register, Burger (24) and King (23) have known each other since kindergarten, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sesame Street' crowns new King of Jesteros in 'Game of Thrones' parody

Monday 6 April 15:45:49 UTC 2015

GameofchairsFeed-tw Feed-fb Jesteros needs a new king, and the only way to determine who is destined for the throne is a Game of Chairs, a high-stakes version of musical chairs Unless Sesame Street gets picked up by HBO, it will never be quite as brutal Game of Thrones, so the process isn't gruesomely violent, just very disorganized thanks to Grover's incompetence See … [Link]

Mashable » GoPro survives a 10,000-foot free fall and finds its rightful owner

Monday 6 April 15:41:24 UTC 2015

GoproFeed-tw Feed-fb Lost GoPro cameras are the glass slippers of our time While on the hunt for fungi in a field in Gringelstad, Sweden, in September, Leif Orstadius discovered a GoPro camera See also: Skydivers make grand entrance by landing on a Slip 'N Slide The camera and memory card were miraculously still intact; the latest video on the card revealed that … [Link]

Mashable » 10 essential supplies every DIY beginner needs

Monday 6 April 15:30:34 UTC 2015

DiysuppliesFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve pinned and searched and now you're left wondering, "What's next?" It's time to put the "do" back in do it yourself. All you need are the right tools to get started on that first DIY project. With the proper space and supplies, craft beginners can easily itch that creative bug and express themselves. See also: 14 DIY wall art projects … [Link]

Mashable » Fighting in Syrian refugee camp makes life 'beyond inhumane'

Monday 6 April 15:27:04 UTC 2015

YarmoukFeed-tw Feed-fbPalestinian fighters clashed with Islamic State militants Monday in a heavily contested Palestinian refugee camp in the Syrian capital as a United Nations official described the situation in the embattled camp as "beyond inhumane." See also: ISIS enters Damascus refugee camp, home to thousands of trapped civilians The fighting in the Yarmouk camp began on Wednesday when the Islamic State group … [Link]

Mashable » Cute kid gets upstaged by little sister in sushi challenge

Monday 6 April 15:25:16 UTC 2015

Sushi-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Just because sushi is cold and slimy doesn't mean it's not delicious. A dad bet his son $10 that he couldn't eat a piece of sushi without making any faces. Even with the whole family encouraging him, little Sam could only get it up to his lips before giving up and running away. Thankfully, his little sister was there to … [Link]

Mashable » A technical screw-up changed the fate of a huge Street Fighter tournament

Monday 6 April 15:24:38 UTC 2015

Street-fighter-fight-stickFeed-tw Feed-fbImagine if an NBA game was stopped just a few minutes before halftime because the refs noticed the baskets weren't regulation height. And then the players were forced to repeat the whole game. The equivalent of that situation took place Sunday night at the North California Regionals, a professional fighting game tournament, during the Ultra Street Fighter IV championship brackets. After … [Link]

Slashdot » New Smartphone Camera Could Tell You What Things Are Made of

Monday 6 April 15:13:00 UTC 2015

Zothecula writes How would you like to be able to know the chemical composition of something, just by taking a snapshot or video of it with your smartphone? You may eventually be able to, thanks to a compact hyperspectral imaging camera being developed at Tel Aviv University. "Hyperspectral imaging involves scanning light spectra not visible to the human eye, in … [Link]

Mashable » 10 tech inventions that should really exist by this point

Monday 6 April 15:10:00 UTC 2015

TechinventionsFeed-tw Feed-fbLooking ahead at technology of the future often leaves us with a very cliché question: Where are our flying cars? We might not be cruising through the air in personalized SUVs just yet, but if self-driving and self-park vehicles are any indication, modern advancements are inching much closer to an automated, hyper-smart lifestyle. See also: 11 Times 'The Simpsons' Predicted the … [Link]

Mashable » Artists secretly install 100-pound Edward Snowden statue in Brooklyn park

Monday 6 April 15:06:33 UTC 2015

Snowden-sculptureFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — Dressed in reflective yellow construction gear while working under the cover of darkness early Monday, a small group of artists installed a tribute to NSA-leaker Edward Snowden in a Brooklyn park. The Snowden bust stands atop a column at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park, a site built to honor more than 11,000 American prisoners … [Link]

Mashable » Air India pilot and co-pilot removed from duty after cockpit fight

Monday 6 April 15:03:34 UTC 2015

Air_indiaFeed-tw Feed-fbA pilot and co-pilot have been removed from duty after a dispute in the cockpit that witnesses said involved physical violence. The co-pilot reportedly "beat up" the captain of Air India Flight 611 before the flight took off from Delhi, airport sources told the Times of India. But an airline spokesperson downplayed the incident. See also: Flight attendant shocked by deadly … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » APImetrics Adds Support for SOAP APIs

Monday 6 April 15:00:33 UTC 2015

APImetrics, a leading API performance management and monitoring solution provider, has just announced the addition of SOAP support to the APImetrics platform making it possible for enterprises to monitor and test the performance [Link]

New Scientist – News » Western Canada's glaciers may all but vanish by 2100

Monday 6 April 15:00:00 UTC 2015

The first major study to consider the way melting glaciers move and change shape produces much bleaker predictions of their disappearance [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » AMAZING TARS Cosplay (from Interstellar) Looks Just Like the Real Thing! [Video]

Monday 6 April 14:58:20 UTC 2015

After seeing Chris Nolan’s movie “Interstellar”, Iain Heath, also known as “Ochre Jelly” online for his amazing LEGO creations, decided that a mere LEGO tribute (like he usually does) would be insufficient, so instead he embarked on a 3-month project to create a life-size “cosplay” replica of the movie’s beloved robot, TARS. TARS was unveiled at Emerald City Comic Con … [Link]

Mashable » LG leaks Apple's plans to launch an 8K iMac this year

Monday 6 April 14:54:27 UTC 2015

Apple_imac_retina_display-37Feed-tw Feed-fbIt appears that LG just revealed Apple's plans to release an 8K iMac later this year. A press release on company's website states that Apple will get a much higher-resolution display in 2015. The mention of a "next-generation of high-resolution 8K" display was first spotted by tech site AppleInsider. See also: Microsoft at 40, the iPad at 5 and the always-changing … [Link]

Slashdot » Turkey Blocks Twitter, YouTube Access Over Image of Slain Prosecutor

Monday 6 April 14:29:00 UTC 2015

jaa101 writes ABC (Australia) reports Turkey has blocked access to Twitter and YouTube, over the publication of photographs of an Istanbul prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants hours before he was killed in a shootout last week. From the article: "Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said a prosecutor had sought the block on access to social media sites because some … [Link]

Mashable » A boy with cancer was so determined to meet The Rock, it made the actor cry

Monday 6 April 14:24:03 UTC 2015

TherockFeed-tw Feed-fbMeeting your heroes can be an emotional experience, but sometimes it's the idol who ends up getting misty eyed. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson had a unique encounter with with a dedicated fan, Nick Miller, in a chance meeting after hitting the gym, on April 5. He shared a photo of himself with Miller on Instagram . See also: Dwayne Johnson flipped … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman Questions Wonder Woman About “Bullet Bouncing” [Comic]

Monday 6 April 14:09:36 UTC 2015

Yep, that makes total sense. [Source: Kerry Callen] The post Superman Questions Wonder Woman About “Bullet Bouncing” [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 70% Off Select Best-Selling Surge Protectors!

Monday 6 April 14:09:30 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 70% off on select best-selling surge protectors! Today only, enjoy great savings on select Belkin surge protectors. Surge protectors protect sensitive electronic equipment from harmful voltage spikes and power surges. It’s important to regularly replace your surge protectors since their effectiveness degrades over time. [Up to 70% Off … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » X-Ray Radiography Lamp Shade [Pic]

Monday 6 April 14:07:41 UTC 2015

A clever way to use some old, discarded radiography: use them to create a one of a kind lamp shade! [Via Neatorama | Recyclart] The post X-Ray Radiography Lamp Shade [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gorgeous Renaissance Style TARDIS and DALEK Corset Dresses [Pics]

Monday 6 April 14:06:21 UTC 2015

For the ladies who are both fans of Doctor Who and the Renaissance era, check out these fantastic Doctor Who-inspired dresses by couture designer Tracy Michelle. Each of these outfits take between 6 to 8 weeks to be created and shipped, so if you want to showcase one of these dresses at a convention, you better think of it now! … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cosplayer Brings “Joker’s Trophy Wall” to Life [Pics]

Monday 6 April 14:00:05 UTC 2015

Cosplayer Anthony Misiano, also known as Harley’s Joker online, inspired himself from an illustration by DC artist Brian Boland to create this amazing photo which is almost identical to the original piece. Below, you can see another photo featuring Misiano, also inspired by another of Boland’s illustration, “The Killing Joke.” For those interested, both photos are available for purchase as … [Link]

Slashdot » Hugo Awards Turn (Even More) Political

Monday 6 April 13:44:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Last year, the Hugo Awards went to mostly minorities and women. In response, a fan group decided to fight back against what they saw as a liberal attack on their medium. It appears that they have succeeded, as the 2015 nominees are predominantly chosen by a group called "Sad Puppies. Now a counter-counter group is trying … [Link]

Mashable » Police nab 'disorderly' goat who head-butted door

Monday 6 April 13:39:08 UTC 2015

Goat-doorFeed-tw Feed-fbA "disorderly" goat has been corralled in northern New Jersey, and authorities are now trying to determine who owns the wayward animal. Two Paramus police officers nabbed the small white goat shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday. The department says on its Facebook page they were responding to "calls of a disorderly goat head-butting a door." Read more… (function(d, s, id) { … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift got Dashboard Confessional to crash her friend's party

Monday 6 April 13:31:37 UTC 2015

Tswift2Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you want a party done right, call Taylor Swift. Whether it be a fan's bridal shower or a birthday for her very best friend, the number one rule for a Taylor Swift party is go big or go home. See also: Taylor Swift one-ups haters by buying .porn and .adult domains For Swift's high school friend Abigail Anderson's 25th birthday, … [Link]

Mashable » Turkey reportedly blocks Twitter and YouTube

Monday 6 April 13:08:34 UTC 2015

Ap200724810788Feed-tw Feed-fbTurkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is calling for a ban on social media once again A spokesperson for this office said on Monday that a prosecutor has ordered Internet providers to block sites that include YouTube and Twitter, which is extremely popular in the country. The request comes after photos spread online showing militants holding a prosecutor hostage at gunpoint last … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Avengers Have Way Too Much Fun on Set [Video]

Monday 6 April 13:00:54 UTC 2015

Check out this fun featurette from “Avengers: Age of Ultron” where they explain that filming the movie was just like going to summer camp for them. [JoBlo Movie Trailers] The post The Avengers Have Way Too Much Fun on Set [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Are you deluded? The strange things we believe

Monday 6 April 13:00:00 UTC 2015

We assume our beliefs are based on a truth. But with over 90% of people holding beliefs that can be classed as delusions, it could be time to reframe reality (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » Fault System Enables Larger Quakes In California

Monday 6 April 12:59:00 UTC 2015

Taco Cowboy writes Researchers have mapped the land at the southern end of the Hayward Fault and found that the creep continued 15 km beyond to merge with the Calaveras Fault, which was thought to be independent. "The maximum earthquake on a fault is proportional to its length, so by having the two directly connected, we can have a rupture … [Link]

Mashable » Edward Snowden: Yes, the government can see your dick pics

Monday 6 April 12:30:23 UTC 2015

Edward-snowdenFeed-tw Feed-fb In an interview with Last Week Tonight host John Oliver, whistleblower Edward Snowden shared some interesting revelations about the U.S. government's capabilities to intercept people's personal data — including dick pics Oliver, who flew to Moscow to conduct the interview with Snowden, shows a segment with people worried about the government accessing their nude photos. Snowden denies there's a government … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Furious 7' said goodbye to Paul Walker: A scene-by-scene breakdown

Monday 6 April 12:21:46 UTC 2015

Ff7-walker-2Feed-tw Feed-fbWARNING: The following account contains several spoilers from Furious 7, specific to how the filmmakers handled the death of Paul Walker. If you haven't seen the film and intend to, read no further. "Cars don't fly!" It is a blink-and-you'd-miss it moment from the early goings of Furious 7: Paul Walker's character Brian O'Conner is strapping his young son Jack into … [Link]

Slashdot » Carly Fiorina Calls Apple's Tim Cook a 'Hypocrite' On Gay Rights

Monday 6 April 12:14:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com (3830033) writes "David Knowles reports at Bloomberg that former Hewlett-Packard CEO and potential 2016 presidential candidate Carly Fiorina called out Apple CEO Tim Cook as a hypocrite for criticizing Indiana and Arkansas over their Religious Freedom Restoration Acts while at the same time doing business in countries where gay rights are non-existent. "When Tim Cook is upset about all … [Link]

Mashable » 5 illuminating things I learned at an all-women's college

Monday 6 April 12:03:09 UTC 2015

Mills-college-studentsFeed-tw Feed-fbcollege_(1) Image: Mashable Composite, Flickr COD NewsroomMore than a century ago, women's colleges defied the notion that a rigorous education should only be available to men Today, young women are actually more likely to graduate from college than men, and the state of gender equality is discussed without hesitation — from campaigns like Lean In and HeforShe to pop culture expressions … [Link]

Mashable » 'Humans of New York' photo of a girl named Beyoncé brought out the best commenters

Monday 6 April 12:02:54 UTC 2015

BeyoncesFeed-tw Feed-fbGrowing up is tough. And it's even tougher when you have a famous name. Take it from a girl named Beyoncé, for example. The shy student was photographed by Humans of New York on April 4 and shared her story of growing up under the shadow of the famous Mrs. Carter, saying in the HONY post, "When the teacher started calling … [Link]

Slashdot » Google In Talks To Create International Roaming Network

Monday 6 April 11:13:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes Google is in talks towards a deal with Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of the mobile operator Three, that will allow United States customers to use their phones abroad at no extra cost. The two giants are discussing a wholesale access agreement that would become an important part of Google's planned attempt to shake up the US mobile market … [Link]

Mashable » Homeless people are designing your next favorite T-shirt

Monday 6 April 11:04:47 UTC 2015

Art-without-a-roofFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Matthew Wayne was eight years old, he and his family went to a San Diego art gallery showcasing work exclusively from homeless youth. One painting in particular caught his eye — the artist's name also happened to be Matthew. And then it hit him: There was a boy out there, just like him, but who didn't have the same advantages, … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 6 April 2015

Monday 6 April 10:24:37 UTC 2015

The Difference Between Direct Competition and Disruption — As the ships grow, their engines have become vastly more efficient and sophisticated, the fuel mix has changed, and complex IT infrastructure has been put in place to coordinate the movement of … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning Spark – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 6 April 10:24:34 UTC 2015

Get "Learning Spark" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » 'Furious 7' breaks franchise records with $384 million global opening

Monday 6 April 10:12:01 UTC 2015

Furious-7Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The high-octane "Furious 7" peeled out of the gates in its opening weekend, picking up a stunning $143.6 million from 4,004 locations to easily top the domestic box office, according to Rentrak estimates Sunday. The expectation-shattering sum is a studio and franchise best for the homegrown car-obsessed series, which has continued to grow over the past few films. … [Link]

Mashable » How Siri can maximize your iPhone music experience

Monday 6 April 10:02:34 UTC 2015

Siri-music-commandsFeed-tw Feed-fbSiri, the iPhone's built-in virtual assistant, can help you out in a number of ways, from dialing numbers to giving you a weather report to reading out your text messages But she can also assist you when you're listening to music. There are a few simple commands you can learn that will help you control your playlist via your voice, which … [Link]

Mashable » Bitcoin exchange Buttercoin shuts down due to lack of funding

Monday 6 April 9:09:34 UTC 2015

1Feed-tw Feed-fbBitcoin exchange Buttercoin, which has previously received funding from Google Ventures, is shutting down, the company has announced The service will be turned off on April 10, at 11 PM PT That timeline gives users a very short period to withdraw their funds from the service. However, Buttercoin claims it is still "100% secure and solvent" and that all customers' funds … [Link]

Mashable » How to set up iPhone location-based reminders

Monday 6 April 9:06:08 UTC 2015

LocationbasedFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone's native Reminders app is pretty handy, but when you add in its location-based abilities, it becomes an absolute lifesaver. That's because you can set up reminder alerts to go off at a certain place. For example, if you keep forgetting to collect your dry cleaning, your iPhone can remind you the next time you're within 600 feet meters of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Like dancing with death': Russian bomb defusers on Ukraine's front lines

Monday 6 April 7:00:47 UTC 2015

Blast_1Feed-tw Feed-fbDEBALTSEVE, Ukraine — They say they feel fear but you wouldn't know it by watching them handle the explosives. See also: Ukraine's children of war The members of this bomb squad — mostly Russian Cossacks — don't use blast suits or special equipment. Instead they rely on steady hands, common household pliers and uncommon nerves of steel IMG_7194 "Gazetta" holds an 82mm … [Link]

Slashdot » Snapchat Joins the Gang, Releases Transparency Report

Monday 6 April 6:26:00 UTC 2015

Snapchat has released its first transparency report, detailing the number of requests for data it's fielded from law enforcement agencies both in the U.S. and elsewhere. For a service sometimes vilified as a conduit for shady dealings, Snapchat received surprisingly few police requests from U.S. agencies (just 375, involving 666 accounts). Perhaps agencies are put off by the small number … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Watch reportedly blocked in Switzerland over patent, for now

Monday 6 April 3:59:58 UTC 2015

Apple870afFeed-tw Feed-fbScore one for the Swiss watch industry: sales of the Apple Watch are blocked in Switzerland — at least for now According to a story on the website for Swiss television network RTS, a patent already exists for the English word "apple" appearing on a watch in the country See also: How the Apple Watch could reinvent fashion as we know … [Link]

Slashdot » US NAVY Sonar/Lidar Editing Software Released To the World

Monday 6 April 3:32:00 UTC 2015

New submitter PFMABE writes The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) has spent 16 years developing the Pure File Magic Area Based Editor (PFMABE) software suite to edit the huge volumes of lidar and sonar data they collect every year. In accordance with 17 USC 105, copyright protection is not available to any work of the US government. Originally developed to run … [Link]

Mashable » Roger Sterling's mustache has 'Mad Men' fans feeling hairy

Monday 6 April 3:16:17 UTC 2015

Roger-sterling-mustache-mad-menFeed-tw Feed-fbSomething happened on Mad Men, but no one cares because Roger Sterling grew a mustache Imagine a silver caterpillar crawled up a polyester suit and collapsed from embarrassment — that's pretty much what Sterling looks like now. Hey, it's the show's final episodes, let a guy go crazy with his facial hair See also: 12 Cocktails to Pair With Your Favorite … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mad Men' Episode 8 recap: 'Severance' from the life unlived

Monday 6 April 3:10:35 UTC 2015

Mad.men_.finale.recap_Feed-tw Feed-fbAs the beginning of the end arrives for Mad Men, series creator Matt Weiner forces his characters to ask themselves: What is their life unlived? How do they relate to it? Do they long for it, or do they shut it away, burying it under layers of routine and accomplishment? After so much struggle for success, material comfort and — to … [Link]

Mashable » Indiana pizza joint raises over $800K after backlash against owners' anti-gay stance

Monday 6 April 2:56:58 UTC 2015

Pss0870Feed-tw Feed-fbAn Indiana pizzeria netted over $840,000 through fundraising site GoFundMe in just three days after a widespread furor over its owners' anti-gay comments to a local TV station prompted it to shut down. Last week, Kevin and Crystal O'Connor, who own Memories Pizza in Walkerton, Indiana, told a local ABC-affiliate that they agreed with the state's controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, … [Link]

Mashable » Things got very personal on 'The Good Wife' this week

Monday 6 April 2:45:35 UTC 2015

Tgw-loser-edit-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbComing into the final stretch of Season 6 of The Good Wife, "Loser Edit" felt like a slower-paced episode in the midst of a season that has been full of adrenaline and conspiracy. Yet once the hour concluded, so many things had been set into motion that it was clear the action is nowhere near slowing down Yet again, Alicia's storyline … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft at 40, the iPad at 5 and the always-changing nature of tech

Monday 6 April 1:57:29 UTC 2015

Bllgts0987Feed-tw Feed-fbThis weekend, tech history buffs are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Microsoft. Love it or hate it, there is no denying that Microsoft is one of the most important players in tech and over the last forty years, has fundamentally changed the industry. I've spent a lot of time thinking about Microsoft, especially how the company rose to prominence in the … [Link]

Slashdot » Popular Android Package Uses Just XOR — and That's Not the Worst Part

Monday 6 April 0:43:00 UTC 2015

siddesu writes A popular 'encryption' package for Android that even charges a yearly subscription fee of $8, actually does nothing more than give false sense of security to its users. Not only is the app using a worthless encryption method, it also uses weak keys and 'encrypts' only a small portion of the files. One wonders how much snake oil … [Link]

Mashable » The 15 funniest 'Key and Peele' sketches you'll watch over and over

Monday 6 April 0:02:12 UTC 2015

KeyFeed-tw Feed-fbKey and Peele is getting the movie treatment The sketch "Substitute Teacher" from the popular Comedy Central series starring Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key has been picked up by Paramount. The film version will expand on the sketch, which stars Key as a substitute teacher who horribly mispronounces names. The clip went viral in 2012, garnering 73 million views and counting … [Link]

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