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 » 5 things Maya Angelou actually said that would have made a good stamp
The late author and poet Maya Angelou was celebrated for her vast number of inspiring and eloquent turns of phrase that made her endlessly quotable. But it seems the sentence featured on the newly unveiled postal stamp in her honor is not one of them. Though widely misattributed to Angelou, the quotation actually apparently belongs to 89-year-old children's book author Joan … [Link]
Mashable » Unboxing the Microsoft Surface 3 on Periscope: The lightest Surface to date
Mashable's Lance Ulanoff unboxes a Microsoft Surface 3 on Periscope for the first time. Watch a condensed version of the event in the video above. Beautiful rendition of 'Creep' incorporates old-school sound Aggravated Husky incites adorable howling session Giant Boxer baby can't fall asleep without a pacifier If 'The Avengers' came out in 1995 Read more… More about Microsoft, Unboxing, … [Link]
Mashable » Two Drakes are better than one
The world can never have enough Drizzy, and that's why DrakeTwins adds pictures of Drake into pictures of Drake. Double the Drake, double the fun The Drakes' favorite activity is sitting courtside rooting for the Toronto Raptors, but they also like hitting the stage and traveling in private jets. It doesn't really matter what the activity is, as long as they're … [Link]
Slashdot » Stack Overflow 2015 Developer Survey Reveals Coder Stats
SternisheFan points out the results from 26,086 developers who answered Stack Overflow's annual survey. It includes demographic data, technology preferences, occupational information, and more. Some examples: The U.S. had the most respondents, followed by India and the UK, while small countries and several Nordic ones had the most developers per capita. The average age of developers in the U.S. and … [Link]
Mashable » FTC to review complaint against Google's YouTube Kids app
The Federal Trade Commission will review complaint against Google's YouTube Kids app, an FTC spokesperson confirmed to Mashable. A number of consumer advocacy groups sent a letter to the FTC Tuesday, asking for an investigation into Google's YouTube Kids app. The groups allege the app includes ads that deceive its young users in ways that violate the FTC's policies on how … [Link]
Slashdot » Mobile 'Deep Links' and the Fate of the Web
An anonymous reader writes: Mobile developers call the links they're forging between apps "deep links," but so far the whole idea seems to be more about marketing than deepening understanding. This essay over at Backchannel argues that we still haven't delivered on the original promise of links online — the idea of enabling people to build and share "cathedrals of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Nexmo Releases Chat App API for Brand-to-Customer Engagement
API-focused communication company Nexmo has released a new Chat App API.
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Mashable » South Carolina officer charged with murder after video shows him shooting black man in the back
A white police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina, is facing murder charges after a bystander's video showed him shooting a black man during a traffic stop, authorities announced in a news conference Tuesday. The video shows the officer, Michael Slager, firing his gun eight times as the man, who was identified as 50-year-old Walter Scott, flees. Slager claimed in statements … [Link]
Mashable » If 'The Avengers' came out in 1995
Cue nostalgic sigh in three…two… The '90s were a pivotable time in movie history. If only the world had known what a big impact superheroes would have on the big screen, we might have all seen The Avengers: Age of Ultron decades ago This trailer takes a stab at what The Avengers would look like if it was made in … [Link]
Slashdot » Smartphone-Enabled Replicators Are 3-5 Years Away, Caltech Professor Says
merbs writes: In just a few years, we could see the mass proliferation of DIY, smartphone-enabled replicators. At least, Caltech electrical engineering professor Ali Hajimiri and his team of researchers thinks so. They've developed a very tiny, very powerful 3D imager that can easily fit in a mobile device, successfully tested its prowess, and published the high-res results (PDF) in … [Link]
Mashable » People are drowning tortoises after confusing them with sea turtles
Sorry humans, you aren't helping A new bulletin from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding tourists and Floridians that "all turtles are not equal." See also: Bison vs. hunter: Daily life in Yellowstone's crowded wild The commission received three reports in March from "helpful" samaritans that accidentally mistook a gopher tortoise for a sea turtle, releasing them into … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batfleck Begins: Daredevil (2003) Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment [Video]
From the filmmaker who ruined 3 different superhero movies, here comes Catwoman… for men! [Screen Junkies] The post Batfleck Begins: Daredevil (2003) Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Privacy Commissioner of Canada Rules Bell's Targeted Ad Program Violates the Law
An anonymous reader writes: The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released the long-awaited decision on Bell's targeted ads program. The Commissioner's press release soft-pedals the outcome — "Bell advertising program raises privacy concerns" — but the decision is clear: Bell's so-called relevant ads program violates Canadian privacy law. As Michael Geist explains, the key issue in the case focused on … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. leads global oil and gas production for third year
For the third year running, the U.S. produced more crude oil and natural gas than any other country in the world in 2014. More oil than Saudi Arabia. More gas than Russia. And it's happening at time when the U.S. is trying to take a leadership role in slashing greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences of climate change. The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Solace Releases New Version of SolOS Messaging Middleware Platform
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Mashable » Women share the personal stories of their first periods
Periods are something that need to be talked about. Period. Underwear brand Dear Kate asked 20 women to share the stories of their first periods for an online ad. According to the video description, the brand's goal is to "reframe the moment of getting your period so it's just as talked about and has just as much cachet as the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DO NOT Invite John Snow at Your Next Dinner Party [Video]
It seems that John Snow from Game of Thrones is indeed a better warrior than he is a dinner guest. [Late Night with Seth Meyers] The post DO NOT Invite John Snow at Your Next Dinner Party [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » NTT Communications Releases ICT Services API Gateway Developer Portal
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. NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within NTT (NYSE:NTT), announced today the immediate availability of a developer portal for … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Successor Codenamed 'Redstone,' Targeting 2016 Launch
MojoKid writes: Windows 10 isn't even out the door yet, so what better time than now to talk about its successor? Believe it or not, there's a fair bit of information on it floating around already, including its codename: "Redstone." Following in the footsteps of 'Blue' and 'Threshold', Redstone is an obvious tie-in to Microsoft's purchase of Minecraft, which it … [Link]
Mashable » Smart stove knob knows just how to cook your dinner, so you don't have to
A new automated knob that makes small adjustments to your stove's temperature is an amateur chef's dream come true. A Kickstarter campaign for Meld explains that the device takes guesswork out of cooking, so your meal comes out just as it should See also: 10 tech inventions that should really exist by this point Say, for example, you're trying to poach … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is winning over business travelers — and quickly, too
NEW YORK CITY — Business travelers are bypassing the taxi queue with greater frequency, choosing instead ride-hailing services like Uber. See also: In airline reward program changes, business travelers win A new report by expense management system provider Certify shows that 47% of the ground transportation rides by its users in March were through Uber. That's more than tripled from the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided' revealed after screens and details leak
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is now officially confirmed as Eidos Montreal's follow-up to the 2011 hit Deus Ex: Human Revolution after screens of the game leaked online Tuesday. Word of the game first slipped out — including screens and story details — in a now-removed post on the Russian website Kanobu.ru (via NeoGAF). Shortly thereafter, Game Informer revealed that Mankind Divided is the cover story … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter users advise Rand Paul to reconsider his 'Jew for Rand' slogan
It doesn't take long for a backlash to start these days Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced Tuesday that he is running for the White House in 2016, and hours later a slogan on his website had Twitter users in a tizzy See also: The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul has ever said Under the "Show Your Support" section of … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Let Root Certificate For Gmail Expire
Gr8Apes writes: The certificate for Google's intermediate certificate authority expired Saturday. The certificate was used to issue Gmail's certificate for SMTP, and the expiration at 11:55am EDT caused many e-mail clients to stop receiving Gmail messages. While the problem affected most Gmail users using PC and mobile mail clients, Web access to Gmail was unaffected. I guess Google Calendar failed … [Link]
Mashable » March Madness: Did bad refs hand Duke the national championship?
Amid the Duke celebration, amid the wider talk of surprised satisfaction that followed one of the better NCAA championship games in recent memory, there lurked an ugly undercurrent of discussion on Monday night It boiled down to this: Did poor officiating hand Duke the national title? See also: Duke tops Wisconsin in epic NCAA championship: 3 things we learned Wisconsin coach … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deadpool’s Face Revealed, Looks Like a Win
I think after the way Deadpool was handled in Wolverine: Origins, he had us all in fear of the antihero’s solo movie. From the video he released earlier this week letting us know quite colorfully that the movie would be R-rated, to this image of his true face, it looks like Deadpool might just be on course to actually represent … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 3D Super Mario Intro Screen Re-Created Using 14,000 Toothpicks [Pics + Video]
Using 14,000 painted toothpicks, Twitter user BitBlt_Korry created a 3D version of the Super Mario intro screen. The project cost him about $84, but considering how awesome the whole thing looks, I think it’s safe to say that this is money that was well spent! 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Snapchat Lays Down The Law On Third-Party Apps
Snapchat has put its foot down. It officially closed the door on third-party apps, which it says violate its terms and put users' privacy in jeopardy. Snapchat's decision serves as a cautionary tale for developers looking to hop onto the bandwagons of others.
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Talking shop with Other Machine Company
Register for Solid 2015, where you can see Danielle Applestone’s session — How to make an Othermill: From milk jugs to your door — and much more. For this weeks episode of the Solid Podcast, Jon Bruner and I sat … [Link]
Mashable » 'Arrested Development' producer: New season is coming
Producer Brian Grazer may have prematurely let some important Netflix news slip while appearing on a podcast called the B.S. Report "We're going to do another 17 episodes," he said in the recording, posted to YouTube Tuesday, "so stay tuned for Arrested Development." See also: The 'Orange Is the New Black' Opening Credits Reworked Like 'Arrested Development' Following his declaration (watch … [Link]
Mashable » Here's 'One Shining Moment' to rekindle those March Madness feels
After Monday night's classic NCAA championship game, we already miss March Madness Luckily, "One Shining Moment" is here, and — just like every year — it delivers mega-doses of instant nostalgia See also: Bing is weirdly Photoshopping Wisconsin fans into Duke fans Every year after the final game, CBS plays this song set to a montage from that year's tournament. Every … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » In a REST world, there’s room for non-REST APIs
REST APIs are everywhere, but there are still use cases that justify a RESTless path.
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Slashdot » TrueCrypt Alternatives Step Up Post-Cryptanalysis
msm1267 writes: What's next for TrueCrypt now that a two-phase audit of the code and its cryptography uncovered a few critical vulnerabilities, but no backdoors? Two alternative open source encryption projects forked TrueCrypt once its developers decided to abandon the project in early 2014, giving rise to VeraCrypt and CipherShed — and both are ready to accelerate growth, compatibility and … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Walker tribute in Wiz's 'See You Again' video is a touching goodbye
In Wiz Khalifa's emotional "See You Again" video, the rapper and featured singer Charlie Puth pays tribute to Paul Walker's life and his Fast and Furious career with a string of the late actor's final scenes from Furious 7 "See You Again" is on the Furious 7 soundtrack, and the song helps close out the movie along with a Walker … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Coinbase Launches New Developer Portal, Six-Week Hackathon
Bitcoin wallet and exchange service Coinbase today announced the launch of a developer portal along with BitHack V2, a six-week hackathon.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging Arya’s Needle (Game of Thrones) in Real Life [Video]
From Man at Arms – Reforged: Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re recreating Arya’s lethal needle from Game of Thrones! [AWE Me] The post Forging Arya’s Needle (Game of Thrones) in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Rae Jepsen, Nine Inch Nails mashup is an unquestionable masterpiece
From two sides of the musical spectrum comes a mashup that you might not be prepared for. You might think combining sugary electropop and headbanging industrial rock would end in ear-rattling cacophony, but you'd be wrong. See also: Tom Hanks is really, really, really adorable in Carly Rae Jepsen's new music video Vimeo user yepimthetoaster mashed up Carly Rae Jepsen's recent … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter stock rises 4% on rumors of a potential takeover
Rumors about an acquisition of Twitter are circulating — again Twitter shares spiked by as much as 4% on Tuesday amid gossip in the investment community that the company had hired advisors — reportedly including Goldman Sachs — to deal with takeover bids See also: A year after IPO, Twitter is figuring out what it needs to be The stock was … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's Tuesday challenges are here — and they bring more pain than joy
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: Reset day! It's that wonderful time when Bungie's regular offering of high-reward Weekly Heroic and Nightfall Strike missions are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. Are you new to Destiny? Don't know what any of … [Link]
Mashable » Yemen filmmaker: 'Nobody knows what’s safe anymore'
Safa Al Ahmad was filming a PBS documentary about the power struggle in Yemen recently and was considering attending a rally at a central square in the capital Sana'a, the capital of Yemen. In the end she decided against it — and that day, radicals murdered more than 60 people in a massive bomb blast. When she saw the footage and … [Link]
Slashdot » Armstrap Claims to Make ARM Prototyping Easier (Video)
It almost seems too perfect that the originator of the Armstrap 'community of engineers and makers' is named Charles Armstrap. He just introduces himself as 'Charles' on the Armstrap.org website. Names aside, Armstrap.org is 100% open source, including circuit board designs. This is not a 'draw your own circuit boards' bunch, although you certainly could if you wanted to badly … [Link]
Mashable » Creepy statue of Lucille Ball will get a makeover from a new sculptor
The mayor of Lucille Ball's hometown of Celoron, New York, says he'll hire a new sculptor to "fix" the village's much-maligned statue of the 1950s sitcom star after criticism of the public artwork drew worldwide attention. Mayor Scott Schrecengost said Tuesday he has spoken with a sculptor who agreed to fix the life-sized bronze statue of Lucy for less than the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Indiana Jones' recreated with human hamster wheels
There's nothing quite like the feeling of running over someone's body as you cruise along in an inflated bubble Devin Super Tramp is no stranger to using Zorbs (basically human hamster wheels) in his extreme sports videos, but this time instead of using massive bowling pins as his target, he's resorted to using people It's pretty much the boulder scene … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS flyer bans skinny jeans, mustaches and shaving
Militants with the Islamic State in Raqqa northern Syria, recently distributed a flyer that warns people there against wearing skinny jeans, growing mustaches or shaving. See also: Why children of the west are drawn to ISIS The only option for male facial fashion, as the illustration on the flyer makes clear, is a traditional beard. 
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Mashable » Washington D.C. in the dark after blast at power plant
Widespread power outages affected the White House, State Department, Capitol and other sites across Washington and its suburbs Tuesday afternoon — all because of an explosion at a power plant in southern Maryland, an official said. See also: Hologram replaces Edward Snowden statue in Brooklyn park Many of the outages were brief, but others were longer and forced evacuations. I picked … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna fans hung up over failed Meerkat debut of 'Ghostown' video
Madonna tried to premiere her "Ghostown" music video on live-streaming app Meerkat on Tuesday — at a time when many other musicians are instead using rival Twitter app Periscope — but the Meerkat stream failed and disappointed her fans The video, which Madonna teased on Tidal on Monday, was supposed to premiere at 10 a.m. PT; however, many fans only saw … [Link]
Slashdot » Radar That Sees Through Walls Built In Garage
szczys writes: Building radar in his garage is nothing new to Greg Charvat. He has a PhD in this stuff and has literally written the book (and a University course) on building your own radar system. This time around it's Phased-Array Radar. This is more than just judging the speed of a baseball or Ferrari. This rig can actually see … [Link]
Mashable » Pony car, you've never looked better: The pop icon of automobiles at 50
It’s not just a Ford. It's not just a Mustang. It's a pony car From the moment designer Phil Clark penned his first ideas for the iconic running horse that would mark every Ford Mustang since the car's introduction in 1964, drivers and enthusiasts have come to understand something special about the pony car It's that sometimes a thing — a … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Andrew sex allegations thrown out by U.S. judge
LONDON — A U.S. judge has ordered that claims by a woman who said she was forced to have sex with Britain's Prince Andrew when she was 17 years old be removed from the court's record. See also: Palace denies allegations about Prince Andrew in U.S. underage sex lawsuit The Duke of York, who is fifth in line to the British … [Link]
Mashable » 10 unbelievable GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles broken by companies
Imagine being involved in the world’s largest ever pillow fight, or having your ears blasted during the loudest crowd roar ever recorded. Publicity events are rarely as fun, memorable and effective as those involving a Guinness World Records record attempt. And throughout its 60-year history, Guinness World Records unique fact-keeping has been harnessed by companies looking to attract media attention for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Emissions pledges trickle in for UN climate deal
Several big carbon emitters, including the EU and US, have filed plans for cutting emissions ahead of a UN deadline in the run-up to the Paris climate summit 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could Star Fox Really do a Barrel Roll In Space? [Science Video]
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 » The data of doing good: How being grateful provides physical benefits
Next time you tell your sibling, cousin, neighbor or dog to “be good,” you can have the data to back it up. The benefits of altruism range from improved health to worker retention, and do-gooders have created not only hashtags but also companies. You might not realize, for example, that a simple “thank you” can help improve sleep and lower blood … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram update adds new editing tools and post notifications
Instagram is making it easier to keep tabs on posts from friends, celebrities or other users you want to follow more closely. The app's latest update adds the ability to subscribe to posts from specific users and introduces two new editing tools that allow you to adjust the color tones of your photos See also: 21 women whose Instagram photos will … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Appcelerator Arrow Provides API Builder for Apple Watch
Last week, ProgrammableWeb reported on the release of Appcelerator Arrow, a mobile back-end-as-a-service. Arrow exists as a toolkit to help developers build and run mobile-optimized APIs. The browser-less capabilities of Arrow provide specific value to the mobile world.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Knowledge vs. Imagination [Comic]
This is actually a real quote from Albert Einstein: Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. It is, strictly speaking, a real factor in scientific research. [Source: Kristen and Rob Tornoe, Newsworks.org | Follow Rob Tornoe on Twitter] The post Knowledge vs. Imagination [Comic] appeared … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What To Expect in Future From ‘Walking Dead’ Based on Comic
Most Walking Dead fans know by now that the show follows its own course and often deters from the story line in the comic series. But many of the fans of the source material know the situation Rick and his gang are in currently IS from the comic book, so where do they go and what is in store for … [Link]
Mashable » March Sadness: Every heartbreaking moment you missed
This time it's not over spoiled brackets. A cruel, sadistic person carefully combed through all the footage of March Madness and made a montage of every agonizing loss. All of the heartbreak of this tournament's biggest upsets could be seen on the faces of players and fans alike. It's almost as if someone forgot to tell them that 63 other … [Link]
Mashable » Anesthetics may be changing Earth's climate after putting patients to sleep
Some of the most commonly-used anesthetics may be doing more than putting patients to sleep. A new study shows they are accumulating in the planet's atmosphere, warming the climate by a small but growing amount The study, published online in March in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, found that while the contributions of most manmade airborne anesthetics are relatively small when … [Link]
Mashable » 3 seasons of 'House of Cards' summarized in 3 minutes
House of Cards is a pulse-pounding political thriller pulling the curtain back on the dirty politics of Washington. Also, it features a hacker guinea pig. If you don't have the 39 spare hours to catch up with all three seasons on Netflix, you can watch this brief summary — the newest installment in our Too Long; Didn't Watch series — … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Orchestrate Events API Now Features Search for Time Series Data
Orchestrate has announced that the Orchestrate Events API now features the ability to search, filter and aggregate time series data. This major update to the Orchestrate API allows developers to search time series data using one API and a single query.
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Slashdot » How Ubiquiti Networks Is Creatively Violating the GPL
New submitter futuristicrabbit writes: Networking company Ubiquiti Networks violates the GPL, but not in the way you'd expect. Not only did the kernel shipped in their router firmware not correspond to the sources given, but their failure to provide the source led to a vulnerability they created being unpatched long after its disclosure. They're maintaining the appearance of compliance without … [Link]
Mashable » 50 Iron Man suits of the last 50 years
When Avengers: Age of Ultron lands in theaters next month, it'll be Iron Man's fifth big-screen outing since 2008. (Sixth if you include a Tony Stark cameo.) The superhero is getting a lot of face time with audiences — maybe that's why he changes that face so much In more than 50 years of comics, cartoons and movies, the armored Avenger … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Einstein puts a ring on distant galaxy
The effects of general relativity, which celebrates its centenary this year, distorted light to create this beautiful ring-like image of a distant galaxy 
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Mashable » A week in Europe will cost you 11% less than last year, report says
There’s yet another study that shows that 2015 is the year for a European getaway. The average cost of a weeklong trip in Europe this summer has decreased by 11% since last year, according to TripAdvisor. Depending on where travelers go, the cost could be as much as 25% cheaper. See also: This is a great year for a European vacation … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Getting an Alligator Snapping Turtle as an Office Pet is a VERY BAD IDEA [Video]
If you were thinking of getting a pet for your office, an alligator snapping turtle might not be the best choice. [Diply] The post Getting an Alligator Snapping Turtle as an Office Pet is a VERY BAD IDEA [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Virgin America will start flying to Hawaii in the fall
Virgin America announced Tuesday that it will start new flight routes to Hawaii in the fall, giving travelers a new and possibly cheaper option to get the 50th state. The airline will begin flights from San Francisco to Honolulu on Nov. 2, 2015, and to Kahului on the island of Maui on Dec. 3, 2015. Fares begin at $199 each way. … [Link]
Slashdot » Distance of a Microlensing Event Measured For the First Time
astroengine writes For the first time, astronomers have combined the observational power of a ground-based survey with a space telescope to measure the distance to a stellar-mass object that was detected through a chance microlensing event. In a new paper published in The Astrophysical Journal, astronomer Jennifer Yee of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA), Mass., led the study focusing … [Link]
Mashable » How to register to vote in the UK general election
LONDON — Time is running out to register to vote in the forthcoming UK general election on May 7. If you want to have a say about who governs the UK for the next five years, you need to make sure you're registered to vote See also: 9 things America can learn from the UK about elections In 2010, around 45.6 … [Link]
Mashable » The world has spoken, and your mascot champion is here
March Madness is finally over and the world has spokenDuke may be the nation's best college basketball team, but we finally have the nation's best college mascot. More than 13,000 votes were cast in the final round of Mascot Madness between University of Maryland's Testudo the Turtle and UC Irvine's Peter the Anteater. Despite the world's love for slow mascots, only … [Link]
Mashable » Former CIA spy calls Judy Miller 'pathetic and self-serving' over Iraq War column
America’s most famous former spy and a fallen-star New York Times writer have started a new round of smacktalk over a topic that has 2003 written all over it: Who's to blame for the U.S. invasion of Iraq? Judy Miller and Valerie Plame Wilson have re-litigated the question of war over the past week in op-ed pages and on Facebook and … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Rand Paul store items that are perfectly normal and not weird at all
Now that Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is officially running for president in 2016, he'll need to raise some serious capital. While Ron's son will, of course, rely heavily on his super PAC, "America's Liberty PAC," to fund his campaign, his camp has also opened an online store See also: The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul has ever said In … [Link]
Mashable » Here's where Rand Paul stands on ISIS, same-sex marriage and more
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul announced his presidential candidacy during a speech in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday, casting himself as a different breed of Republican ready to reshape the party “I have a message, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words,” Paul told a cheering crowd. “We have come to take our country back.” See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Nigerian superhero puts a fresh face on graphic novels
Fighting for diversity in the graphic novel world is tough work. Roye Okupe, artist and comic book aficionado, is learning that firsthand "I don't sleep much," he says with a laugh in an interview with Mashable A software programmer and web developer by day, Okupe writes graphic novels by night, recently completing a story about a Nigerian superhero in E.X.O. — … [Link]
Slashdot » Getting Started Developing With OpenStreetMap Data
Nerval's Lobster writes In 2004, Steve Coast set up OpenStreetMap (OSM) in the U.K. It subsequently spread worldwide, powered by a combination of donations and volunteers willing to do ground surveys with tools such as handheld GPS units, notebooks, and digital cameras. JavaScript libraries and plugins for WordPress, Django and other content-management systems allow users to display their own maps. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple employees won't have to pay full price for the Apple Watch
Apple clearly wants its employees to be brand ambassadors for its shiny new Apple Watch lineup that debuts in stores later this month — so much so, in fact, that it's offering staffers huge discounts on various models. In a company memo on Tuesday first spotted by 9to5Mac, CEO Tim Cook revealed that a special "Employee Purchase Plan" will be available … [Link]
Mashable » HBO Now is available on Apple TV and iOS … now
Just in time for Game of Thrones, HBO Now is live today on the Apple TV and iOS First announced at an Apple event last month, HBO Now is HBO's subscription offering for viewers who don't subscribe to a traditional cable or satellite provider. See also: Why live TV is finally escaping cable's clutches The service, which costs $14.99 a month, … [Link]
Mashable » Brontosaurus finally gets its name back
One of the most iconic dinosaurs, Brontosaurus, is back on its own in the dino history books, having regained its status as a unique genus and species. The reclassification, addressed in a study appearing in the latest issue of the journal PeerJ, appears to resolve a long-standing debate over what to do with Brontosaurus, which looked a lot like the dinosaur … [Link]
Slashdot » Research Finds Shoddy Security On Connected Home Gateways
chicksdaddy writes Connected home products are the new rage. But how do you connect your Nest thermostat, your DropCam surveillance device and your Chamberlin MyQ 'smart' garage door opener? An IoT hub, of course. But not so fast: a report from the firm Veracode may make you think twice about deploying one of these IoT gateways in your home. As … [Link]
Mashable » The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul has ever said
SenRand Paul is running for president, which means the 2016 race just got way more tweetable (and trollable). We fell down the rabbit hole dug up some of his most memorable quotes over the last few years. March Sadness: Every heart-breaking moment you missed Conan helps the NCAA's least intimidating mascot actually invoke fear Giant Boxer baby can't fall asleep … [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Obama will bust out her sick dance moves on Sprout
Michelle Obama has already proven her dance moves on Jimmy Fallon, but on Friday, she's busting a move once again to get the word out to kids about her Let's Move health campaign To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the initiative, Obama will appear on The Sunny Side Up Show, Sprout's program aimed at preschoolers See also: The Obamas' fitness … [Link]
Mashable » Conan helps the NCAA's least intimidating mascot actually invoke fear
Even Mascot Madness finalists need help sometimes. Peter the Anteater, who represents the University of California Irvine, isn't very intimidating — after all, he has a two-foot-long tongue and is nearly blind. Thankfully, Conan was around to help Peter improve on his shortcomings using his own mascot supplies. March Sadness: Every heart-breaking moment you missed The 9 most Rand Paul … [Link]
Slashdot » "Brontosaurus" Name Resurrected Thanks To New Dino Family Tree
sciencehabit writes In, the U.S. Postal Service issued colorful dinosaur stamps, including one for Brontosaurus. Paleontologists and educators loudly protested that the correct scientific name for the iconic beast was Apatosaurus—a fact that even lay dino aficionados and many 8-year-olds took pride in knowing. But now, a dinosaur-sized study of the family tree of the Diplodocidae, the group that includes … [Link]
Mashable » Hologram replaces Edward Snowden statue in Brooklyn park
NEW YORK — Hours after police removed an illicit bust of Edward Snowden from its perch in a Brooklyn park on Monday, artists replaced it with a hologram See also: The 10 Biggest Revelations From Edward Snowden's Leaks The group of artists — who collectively call themselves "The Illuminator" and are not related to the trio behind the original sculpture — … [Link]
Mashable » Giant Boxer baby can't fall asleep without a pacifier
Babies and dogs are essentially the same, right? They don't speak actual words, have no table manners and, if they're anything like Leia the 8-month-old Boxer, they love their pacifiers The sleepy pup falls asleep every night with her pacifier, and we're huge suckers for it 
The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul has ever said Conan helps the … [Link]
Mashable » Lane Bryant's #ImNoAngel campaign celebrates sexy women of all sizes
Lane Bryant is redefining what "sexy" means, and it doesn't involve angel wings. The women's clothing store is known for its clothing lines for plus-sized women, including its bra collection called Cacique. The brand's latest campaign, #ImNoAngel, shows off the fashionable lingerie while celebrating the women who wear it — regardless of their body size. See also: Aerie Lingerie Ads … [Link]
Slashdot » Snowden Demystified: Can the Government See My Junk?
An anonymous reader writes Comedian and journalist John Oliver set out to understand US Government surveillance in advance of the June 2015 expiration of section 215 of the Patriot Act. What resulted was a humorous but exceptionally journalistic interview of Edward Snowden which distilled the issues down in a (NSFW) way everyone can understand. Regardless of whether you view Snowden … [Link]
Mashable » Chocolate Benedict Cumberbatch statue devoured by shoppers in London
LONDON — Remember Benedict Chocobatch, the chocolate Benedict Cumberbatch? That 6 foot statue constructed of 500 melted bars of Belgian chocolate in the Sherlock actor's likeness? He's been eaten. See also: Someone made a life-sized Benedict Cumberbatch using 500 chocolate bars The chocolate sculpture, which was carved by a team of eight in a publicity stunt for UKTV, was put … [Link]
Mashable » 8 shower beers to suds up your daily routine
Shower beers don’t get much respect, but they're the hardest-working booze in hygiene A glass of wine in the bath is still the most socially acceptable way to drink while cleansing yourself. It's elegant, relaxing and can even be romantic. You can light some expensive candles and read a book or listen to Joni Mitchell See also: 9 easy beer equations … [Link]
Mashable » Partiers throw a DJ dance rager on the NYC subway
Stumbling on a New York City subway dance party is either a dream come true or a living nightmare, depending on your tolerance for mandatory fun. But for those who happen to love glow sticks, EDM and dancing with strangers, this DJ dance party would have been a blast to accidentally attend AMK Productions put up the party in a … [Link]
Mashable » International Pillow Fight Day in slow-motion is beautifully epic
Everything looks a little more epic when slowed down to 240 frames per second Yawning? Looks like an awesome roar. Jumping over a puddle? Might as well be leaping over an ocean. Standing still? You're a freakin' statue, my friend We attended New York City's International Pillow Fight in Washington Square Park and captured the event's best moments — from … [Link]
Mashable » Russians honor slain Putin critic 40 days after his assassination
MOSCOW — Hundreds of Russians honored slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov on the bridge in Moscow where he was gunned down 40 days ago See also: Who killed Boris Nemtsov? Radical Islamist link called into question 
Flowers and a sign showing a shadowy gunman rest at the spot Nemtsov was murdered.Image: Evgeny Feldman, MashableIt's a Russian Orthodox tradition to honor the … [Link]
Mashable » Russell Westbrook gave a single mom his NBA All-Star MVP car
Russell Westbrook is the MVP of good deeds The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard surprised Kerstin Gonzales with the car he won for the All-Star Game MVP award. Gonzales, a 19-year-old mother of two boys, broke into tears when Westbrook handed her the keys to a brand new 2015 Kia Sorrento. Westbrook also plans to cover the cost for the … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart addresses controversy over 'Daily Show' replacement Trevor Noah
On Monday's episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart addressed the controversy surrounding Trevor Noah's tweets concerning Israel and women. Stewart urged viewers to give the South African comedian a chance. See also: It's a tough day for Trevor Noah, but every day is tough for comedians on Twitter The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook,Daily … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge teardown: Hard to repair, expensive to produce
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, with its beautifully curved but not very useful screen, is perhaps the company's most intriguing smartphone yet — on the outside. The inside is a different story. The iFixit team did what they do best and tore down the Edge to teeny, tiny pieces See also: Robots push iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to … [Link]
Slashdot » Back To the Future: Autonomous Driving In 1995
First time accepted submitter stowie writes This autonomous Pontiac Trans Sport minivan that drove 3,000 miles was built over about a four-month time frame for under $20,000. "We had one computer, the equivalent of a 486DX2 (look that one up), a 640×480 color camera, a GPS receiver, and a fiber-optic gyro. It's funny to think that we didn't use the … [Link]
Mashable » Original lyrics for 'American Pie' could reveal the song's true meaning
What does "American Pie" mean? It means Don McLean never has to work again, as he's fond of saying. It also famously references the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper at an unfairly young age — "the day the music died." See also: The day the music died: Buddy Holly plane … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 75% Off iClever Dual USB Wall Charger for Mobiles and Tablets – $9.99 + FREE Dual USB Car Charger (With Promo Code)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the iClever dual USB wall charger for mobiles and tablets (UL Certified) for just $9.99 (75% Off), and if you order today, they’ll throw in a FREE dual USB car charger to go along with it (with promo code: F5ZGU32K), making the value of the package practically free when you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top Three Mathematically Verifying Tips for Love
For those of you who are looking for love or trying to maintain a healthy relationship, here’s a highly entertaining and informative TED talk by Hannah Fry, who is probably the most funny and charming mathematician I’ve ever seen or heard. Finding the right mate is no cakewalk — but is it even mathematically likely? In a charming talk, mathematician … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Your Tetris Love Life [Comic]
[Source: Sticky Comics] The post Your Tetris Love Life [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to pay for college in our next #BizChats
With high school graduation just a couple months away, parents and high school students alike are probably asking themselves a daunting question "How am I going to afford college?" The key to being financially prepared for college is to not wait until the last minute. It’s never too early to start planning See also: Financial experts share tips to better manage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HellThor: What Happens When Hellboy Wields Mjölnir [Geek Artwork]
Check out this awesome piece that fuses Thor with Hellboy by artist Zulkarnaen Hasan Basri. [Source: ijul on Deviantart.com | Via GT] The post HellThor: What Happens When Hellboy Wields Mjölnir [Geek Artwork] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Prison radicalisation in England is growing 'by the day'
LONDON — Islamic radicalisation in England's prisons is getting worse, according to Chris Phillips, former head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. The problem, Phillips said, is caused by a number of factors that include a growing prison population, a shortage of staff and insufficient monitoring. See also: London holds coalition talks to discuss ISIS "We have less officers generally … [Link]
Mashable » James Best, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on 'Dukes of Hazzard,' dies
James Best, the prolific character actor whose cornpone Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane bedeviled Bo and Luke Duke for seven seasons of The Dukes of Hazzard, has died. He was 88. Best died of complications from pneumonia following a brief illness, The Charlotte Observer reported Tuesday, citing longtime friend and Hollywood colleague Steve Latshaw. The Kentucky-born actor was in hundreds of episodes … [Link]
Slashdot » Has the Bitcoin Foundation Run Out of Cash?
itwbennett writes The Bitcoin Foundation, an organization that promotes development of bitcoin, is 'effectively bankrupt' and has shed most of its staff, according to Olivier Janssens, a member of the foundation's board of directors. Janssens attributed the foundation's financial straits to two years of 'ridiculous spending and poorly thought out decisions,' adding that the board has tried to remedy the … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Snow proves he is a terrible dinner party guest
In case you've been dying to have Jon Snow and his luscious locks join you as a date to your next wedding, consider again Kit Harington from Game of Thrones stopped by Monday's Late Night With Seth Meyers and proved the Winterfell bastard is a serious buzzkill at social events You know nothing … about having fun, Jon Snow. Try … [Link]
Mashable » 2015 Mashies submissions are open. Think you have what it takes to win?
From new social platforms to the evolution of digital technology to the explosion of mobile, the face of digital marketing is constantly changing — sometimes overnight. Brands and agencies are not only keeping pace but also thriving, with marketing, advertising and social media campaigns that are smarter, faster and more effective than ever before See also: Announcing the 2014 Mashies winners … [Link]
Mashable » Drumroll, please: The 2015 Webby Award nominations
It’s that time again, Internet. The Webby Awards has announced its nominations for the 19th annual celebration of the Internet's best content. Vice Media took the top spot with 17 nominations, followed by College Humor with nine and Funny or Die and HBO with 8 each. Celebrities like Ellen Degeneres, Jimmy Fallon and Jerry Seinfeld also received nods, as did celebrities … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Re-Creates Homer Simpson’s Snacking Scene in Real Life [Video]
A scene from the third season (Episode 15) of The Simpsons re-created in real life by Colorado-based production company CinemaRaven. [CinemaRaven | Via NA] The post Man Re-Creates Homer Simpson’s Snacking Scene in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Powerful Dove experiment shows how women can choose to feel beautiful
A powerful new video from Dove reminds us that women have the power to choose to feel beautiful The company put up signs that said "beautiful" and "average" above the entryways of shopping centers in five cities, San Francisco, Shanghai, Delhi, London and Sao Paulo, and watched as women contemplated about which door to enter What happens in the clip below … [Link]
Slashdot » Consumer Groups Bemoan Google's "Deceptive" Ads for Kids In FTC Complaint
Mark Wilson writes A number of consumer groups have filed a complaint with the FTC suggesting that Google is targeting children with 'unfair and deceptive' ads in YouTube Kids for Android and iOS. A letter signed by Children Now, Consumer Watchdog, Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, and others says that ads are displayed in a way that would not … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » A real-time tool for a real-time problem
Subscriber Identity Module box (SIMbox) fraud is a type of telecommunications fraud where users avoid an international outbound-calls charge by redirecting the call through voice over IP to a SIM in the country where the destination is located. This is … [Link]
Slashdot » Planes Without Pilots
HughPickens.com writes: John Markoff writes in the NY Times that in the aftermath of the co-pilot crashing a Germanwings plane into a mountain, aviation experts are beginning to wonder if human pilots are really necessary aboard commercial planes. Advances in sensor technology, computing and artificial intelligence are making human pilots less necessary than ever in the cockpit and government agencies … [Link]
Mashable » FLIR FX security cam puts FBI-level tech in the palm of your hand
I’m staring at a screen full of impossible. The video playback on my iPhone shows a half dozen versions of myself walking around my kitchen and den. A timestamp follows each one of my doppelgangers around the room. What does it mean? Is this magic? It’s actually FBI-grade surveillance technology squeezed onto a mobile device thanks to FLIR See also: Wi-Fi … [Link]
Mashable » Rand Paul is running for president
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is making a run for the White House in 2016. "I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government," Sen. Paul wrote on his website Tuesday, shortly before his televised announcement. See also: On the right side of science: Where the potential 2016 GOP candidates stand Sen. Rand Paul, … [Link]
Mashable » Interview tips for a role that's slightly out of reach
So, you applied for a job even though you didn't quite meet the requirements, and your fabulous cover letter landed you an interview. Nice job! At first, you feel pretty awesome — it's nice to know that someone recognizes your potential! And then it dawns on you: There will be an interview. Meaning, you'll also need to interview for a role … [Link]
Mashable » 14 ways people smuggle drugs into music festivals
Editor’s note: Mashable does not condone the use of illegal drugs, and discourages anyone from smuggling them in violation of event policy. Miley Cyrus exposed our fascination with party drugs in 2013 when she confused listeners who heard the lyrics "dancing with Molly" instead of "dancing with Miley." MDMA, which is short for 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, according to the National Institute on Drug … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Abandoned underground railway preserved in 3D scan
Laser technique captures aerial view of the Mail Rail network abandoned in 2003, strewn with workers' personal items 
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Mashable » The Teletubbies are returning with some unexpected friends
LONDON — Just as we were recovering from that horrifying video of the Teletubbies in black-and-white, the sinister foursome are back again, with Jim Broadbent as a talking trumpet and Absolutely Fabulous' Jane Horrocks as the "tubby phone." The actors are set to be joined by Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton when Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po return to BBC program … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Blair enters UK pre-election fray, tells everyone to 'get real'
LONDON — In what felt like a weird throwback to the late 1990s and 2000s, Tony Blair was back in election campaigning mode Tuesday. See also: 9 things America can learn from the UK about elections The former prime minister publicly threw his weight behind current Labour leader Ed Miliband while slamming the Conservatives' plan to hold a referendum on the … [Link]
Mashable » 20 dogs that want to talk to you about wearing your retainer
Not every dog is born with pretty pearly whites. Some have more to worry about than just puppy breath. Humans fortunate enough to have the resources are subjected to the orthodontist for braces during those awkward teen years — you know, when a little bit of metal in your mouth is the least embarrassing thing about you See also: 25 Dogs … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 7 April 2015
NumericJS — numerical methods in Javascript. P Values are not Error Probabilities (PDF) — In particular, we illustrate how this mixing of statistical testing methodologies has resulted in widespread confusion over the interpretation of p values (evidential measures) and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Beyond Automation with CFEngine 3 – $44.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Beyond Automation with CFEngine 3" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-08 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » The Book of Yeezus replaces every mention of God in The Bible with Kanye
“In the beginning Kanye created the heaven and the earth… And Kanye said, Let there be light: and there was light.” So begins The Book of Yeezus, a comic and gleefully sacrilegious tome on sale on Etsy that promises spiritual enlightenment for a celebrity-saturated age. See also: A bag of Kanye West 'tour air' is selling on eBay for $60K The … [Link]
Mashable » B.B. King hospitalized for dehydration
Blues musician B.B. King has been hospitalized for dehydration caused by type 2 diabetes, The Los Angeles Times reported Monday. His daughter later said he is doing "much better." See also: B.B. King Recovering at Home From Dehydration, Exhaustion After Tour Canceled King, born Riley B. King, was diagnosed with diabetes more than 20 years ago. In October 2014, the 89-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers build aluminum battery that can be charged in one minute
If there's one major issue plaguing smartphones, smartwatches and other gadgets we use every day, it's battery life. Now, a team of researchers at Stanford University has built an aluminum-ion battery prototype which offers several improvements over today's ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries, including super-fast charging times See also: We finally know what the Apple Watch's battery life is The team's aluminum-ion battery … [Link]
Slashdot » How the Pentagon Wasted $10 Billion On Military Projects
schwit1 writes: In the past decade, the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency has wasted $10 billion on defense projects that were either impractical and impossible. It's hard to choose a single quote showing the absurd stupidity of these projects — the article is filled with too many to choose from. Read it all and weep. However, here's one quote that typifies … [Link]
Mashable » Mass grave with bodies of Iraqi soldiers killed by ISIS found in Tikrit
Iraqi forensic teams in the newly liberated city of Tikrit have started exhuming bodies from mass graves believed to contain hundreds of soldiers killed by Islamic State militants last year, a government spokesman said on Tuesday. See also: The ISIS campaign to erase history Around 1,700 soldiers were captured by the extremists in June as they were trying to flee Camp … [Link]
Mashable » Cantheyseemydick.com tells you if the U.S. government is looking at your dick pics
After Edward Snowden's occasionally hilarious interview with British comedian John Oliver, we know that many people's main concern when it comes to privacy is the U.S. government's ability to see your private parts In the interview, Oliver goes through various U.S. government surveillance programs, asking Snowden to explain their impact on the average citizen in terms of dick pics, with results … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter officially lets you retweet with comments now
Twitter revamped its retweet feature on Monday, making it easier for users to plug other people's tweets and add commentary of their own. Retweeting was a more tedious process until now if folks wanted to comment on a link. You either manually copied and pasted the link into a fresh tweet, or if you wanted to offer more context, copy-pasted a … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Rolls Back Firefox 37's Opportunistic Encryption Over Security Issue
darthcamaro writes: Barely a week ago, Mozilla released Firefox 37, which had a key new feature called opportunistic encryption. The basic idea is that it will do some baseline encryption for data that would have otherwise been sent by a user via clear text. Unfortunately, Mozilla has already issued Firefox 37.0.1, which removes opportunistic encryption. A security vulnerability was reported … [Link]
Mashable » Bike-sharing is taking off around the world
The bicycle is en vogue. Over the past decade, an increasing number of cities around the world have adopted bike-sharing systems — the setup that allows urban dwellers to share bicycles for short-term amounts of time for a fee (think Citi Bike in New York City or Santander Cycles in London). According to a recent blog post from leading bike-sharing consultancy … [Link]
Mashable » World's oldest person dies at age 116 in Arkansas
Just days after becoming the world's oldest documented person, 116-year-old Gertrude Weaver died Monday in Arkansas. Weaver became the oldest person in the world after the death of a 117-year-old Japanese woman last week, according to records kept by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group. Weaver was born in 1898. See also: World's oldest person wants Obama to attend her 117th … [Link]
Slashdot » Turning the Arduino Uno Into an Apple ][
An anonymous reader writes: To demonstrate how powerful modern computers are compared to their forebears, engineer Damian Peckett decided to approximate an Apple ][ with an Arduino Uno. In this post, he explains how he did it, from emulating the 6502 processor to reinventing how characters were displayed on the screen. "The Apple II used a novel approach for video … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dallas Buyers Club' wins landmark case to chase Australian pirates
If you are Australian and have pirated the movie Dallas Buyers Club, you may be on a hit list after the company behind the Hollywood film won a landmark court case in Sydney on Tuesday. The parent company of U.S. company Dallas Buyers Club LLC, Voltage Pictures, who owns the rights to the 2013 Oscar-winning film, requested the personal details of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Better Call Saul' season finale recap: Play it again, Miles Davis
For better or for worse, do all characters eventually come full circle? For many, there is a return to something pure, something fundamental. But for Jimmy McGill, that purity — that fundamental authenticity — appears to exist in a haze of dishonesty and con-man ways. Or, at least for Jimmy, it does after his brother Chuck broke his heart and derided … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Rolls Out VP9 Encoding For YouTube
An anonymous reader writes: The YouTube engineering blog announced that they've begun encoding videos with Google's open VP9 codec. Their goal is to use the efficiency of VP9 to bring better quality video to people in low-bandwidth areas, and to spur uptake of 4K video in more developed areas. "[I]f your Internet connection used to only play up to 480p … [Link]
Mashable » Best man's wedding song will make you an emotional mess
If you've got dry eyes after seeing this, you might want to get those tear ducts checked. Melbourne musician Daniel Buccheri gave the ultimate tribute to brotherly love when he penned his best man's speech for his brother's wedding in March. In a six-minute video posted to YouTube, Buccheri sings his speech to his brother, Adrian and new wife, Sarah. … [Link]
Mashable » Australian drug smugglers on death row have appeal rejected in Indonesia
An Indonesian court on Monday rejected appeals by two Australian drug traffickers who challenged President Joko Widodo's decision to refuse them clemency and spare their lives. The complaints by Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan were tried separately with the same three-judge panel at the Jakarta High Administrative Court, which agreed with a lower court that the case is out of their … [Link]
Mashable » Duke tops Wisconsin in epic NCAA championship: 3 things we learned
What. A. Game First the Final Four, then the final two and now the final weekend of March Madness ends with just one team standing: Duke The Blue Devils beat the Badgers from Wisconsin 68-63 on Monday in Indianapolis to claim the college hoops crown for 2015 Here are three things we learned from a perfect end to the college basketball … [Link]
Slashdot » GCC 5.0 To Support OpenMP 4.0, Intel Cilk Plus, C++14
An anonymous reader writes: GCC 5 is coming up for release in the next few weeks and is presenting an extraordinary number of new features: C11 support by default, experimental C++14 support, full C++11 support in libstdc++, OpenMP 4.0 with Xeon Phi / GPU offloading, Intel Cilk Plus multi-threading, new ARM processor support, Intel AVX-512 handling, and much more. This … [Link]
Mashable » Catholic bishops in Massachusetts don't want Boston bomber to die
With the death penalty phase of the Boston bombing trial about to begin, Catholic bishops of Massachusetts told the world Monday that they don't want Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to die The Massachusetts Catholic Conference released a statement saying they "believe that society can do better than the death penalty." While the conference acknowledged that Tsarnaev may have committed horrible crimes, it also … [Link]
Mashable » You can download Star Wars movies this week: Here's an exclusive peek
A long time ago, the original Star Wars movies were sold on laser disc and VHS; later came DVD and Blu-Ray. But you've never been able to download them (at least, not legally) That changes on Friday, when Lucasfilm, Disney and Fox are making all six Star Wars movies available as high-definition digital downloads at last — alongside a whole … [Link]
Slashdot » Stanford Develops Fast-Charging, Stable Aluminum Battery
An anonymous reader writes: Stanford researchers have announced the creation of an aluminum-ion battery that they say will charge quicker, last longer, and be generally safer than common lithium-ion batteries. "Aluminum has long been an attractive material for batteries, mainly because of its low cost, low flammability and high-charge storage capacity. For decades, researchers have tried unsuccessfully to develop a … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu launches a Tumblr full of TV show GIFs
Hulu wants to make it easier for you to share GIFS of your your favorite TV shows. The company launched The Perfect GIF Monday, a searchable Tumblr dedicated to animated GIFs from the TV shows it streams. See also: Why live TV is finally escaping cable's clutches The Tumblr currently has more than 1,400 GIFs for 100 different shows. Right now, … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry tells fan: 'Selfies are bad'
It's official, Prince Harry isn't a fan of the selfie The prince told a girl to stop taking selfies as he arrived in Australia for a month-long exchange program with the Australian Defence Force. The fourth-in-line to the throne shunned the waiting fan's request for a photo, as he visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra — telling her to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON – Official Final Trailer
This is the final trailer for “Avengers: Age of Ultron” before the movie hits the big screen on May 1st. [CBR Trailers] The post AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON – Official Final Trailer appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WIP Factory Conducts Annual Developer Engagement Survey
Business-to-developer marketing consultancy and API provider Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP) Factory — touting itself as the world’s first business-to-developer marketing agency — is seeking API providers to answer this year’s Developer Program Survey.
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Mashable » Nina Dobrev leaves 'The Vampire Diaries', fans in meltdown
The Vampire Diaries is losing a major player Nina Dobrev, the female lead of the series, announced via Instagram on Monday that she is leaving the show after the sixth season, which is currently airing on The CW. See also: 11 dads react to Zayn leaving One Direction In her statement, the actress, who plays Elena Gilbert on the drama, said: … [Link]
Slashdot » How Comcast Bankrolls Organizations That Support TWC Merger
An anonymous reader writes: When Comcast announced it was pursuing a takeover of Time Warner Cable, many activists and internet users immediately submitted objections to the deal. Support came more slowly, but steadily, from organizations like the International Center for Law and Economics, and from politicians like Governor Phil Bryant (R-MS). Now, a NY Times report reveals that much of … [Link]
Mashable » The new way brands like Hostess use social media: playing dumb
There is one golden rule of Twitter: if you make a mistake, users will pounce on you. Now some brands are trying to use that fact to their advantage. In another world, this might be called trolling — saying something you don't mean just to get a reaction — but because it's by brands, it's a strategy. The latest example of … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Silicon Valley' cast is as excited for 'Game of Thrones' as you are
The cast of Silicon Valley is, it appears, just like the rest of us: A group of people who want to talk about Game of Thrones In the video above, titled Chattin' Thrones (winking at you, Talking Dead), Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods, and Thomas Middleditch gather around to geek out about the new season of GoT, which happens to be … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrity dermatologist parodied on 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' dies
Dr. Fredric Brandt, the celebrity dermatologist and plastic surgeon parodied by Martin Short on an episode of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, has died of an apparent suicide at his home in Florida, according to multiple reports. He was 65. Brandt's publicist confirmed his death Monday to the New York Post. A pioneer in cosmetic dermatology who helped steer the use of … [Link]
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