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 » Twitter's latest experiment gives search results a makeover
If you've noticed Twitter searches on the web looking different lately, it's not just youTwitter is testing a revamped search design, the company confirmed to Mashable Wednesday. The new search, which is currently available on Twitter.com to some users, includes new tabs that allow you sort tweets based on account, popularity, photos, videos and other categories. See also: How to search … [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Bans Salary Negotiations To Equalize Pay For Men, Women
sabri points out that Reddit CEO Ellen Pao plans to ban salary negotiations in an attempt to equalize pay for men and women. "After losing a sex-discrimination lawsuit in Silicon Valley last week, Ellen Pao continues on her crusade to bring gender equality to the tech world, but this time with a focus on her home turf. As Reddit’s interim … [Link]
Mashable » How to (not) die tryin' in 'Bloodborne'
You’re dying an awful lot in Bloodborne, aren't you? Don't be ashamed, you can admit it. As it is in From Software's notoriously punishing Souls games, death equates to learning here. A spindly, slobbering beast might spew out a cloud of poison gas that wrecks you in five seconds… but that teaches you to not get so close next time. Truly, the best … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 3D Scanner Cameras Could Fit Inside Phones
3D printing already allows replicator machines, but they aren’t exactly pocket-sized. Now researchers believe it could be possible to scan an object for 3D printing using a smartphone camera. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have produced a proof-of-concept camera chip that’s considerably less than a millimeter square. If successfully developed and built into cameras, that would make it … [Link]
Mashable » 13 things you didn’t know about the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is Apple’s first new product category in half a decade. As such, even a 3,500 word review can’t possibly tell you everything you need to know. Even the stuff that you don’t need to know, is, to my mind, probably worth knowing. Here are some useful and interesting fact about Apple’s first wearable. Steve Jobs wasn’t involved 
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Mashable » GoFundMe rejects campaign for officer who fatally shot Walter Scott
A campaign to raise funds for North Charleston, South Carolina police officer Michael T. Slager, who was charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man during a routine stop, has been blocked by crowdfunding site GoFundMe. The release of a cellphone video on Tuesday shed new light on the death of Walter Scott, a 50-year-old father of … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Nicklaus sinks hole-in-one like the 75-year-old boss he is
Jack Nicklaus may be 75 years old, but the Golden Bear can still sink a hole-in-one He did just that on Wednesday afternoon at the Masters Par 3 Contest, shortly after predicting to ESPN that he'd make an ace at the annual event that precedes golf's biggest tournament. Check out the video atop this post to see for yourself See … [Link]
Slashdot » eBay Sales Patterns Show That the Maker Movement is Still Growing (Video)
Meet Aron Hsaio. He works for Terapeak, a company that tracks sales through online venues such as eBay and Amazon in order to help merchants decide what to sell — and how. The five 'maker' categories Terapeak tracks (drones, robotics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and 3D printing) outsold Star Trek-related merchandise by a huge amount, namely $33 million to $4.3 million, … [Link]
Mashable » Reba McEntire fangirls over 'Empire,' Kelly Clarkson ahead of CMT invasion
In Reba McEntire's downtime, the country stalwart obsesses over Empire and shops online for the show's breakout star Cookie Lyon's outfits. She listens to daughter-in-law Kelly Clarkson's new album, occasionally crying when she hears "Piece by Piece." But soon that downtime will be replaced by a whirlwind schedule, Mashable learned during a candid interview with Reba. At 60, she's releasing her … [Link]
Mashable » We tested how fashionable the Apple Watch really is
Can wearable technology ever really be wearable? That’s the question Apple wants to tackle when its Apple Watch goes on sale April 24.Already, the reviews are in. They rave about its user-friendly interface and forward-thinking features. Sure, it’s a fine piece of technology, unsurprising from a company that considers itself at the forefront of design.But besides functionality, people are rightfully concerned … [Link]
Mashable » It's not an alien invasion, you just need to update your emoji keyboard
If you got a text today featuring an ominous black and white alien symbol, congratulations The aliens have chosen you and you will be spared when they descend upon Earth and communicate exclusively with Apple products. They've actually had the Apple Watch for a couple of years now and are putting a few on eBay once they invade our planet. See … [Link]
Slashdot » The Key To Interviewing At Google
Nerval's Lobster writes Wired has an excerpt from a new book of Google-centric workplace advice, written by Laszlo Bock, the search-engine giant's head of "People Operations" (re: Human Resources). In an interesting twist, Bock kicks off the excerpt by describing the brainteaser questions that Google is famous for tossing at job candidates as "useless," before suggesting that some hiring managers … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook launches standalone messaging app for the web
Facebook rolled out a web browser version of its standalone Messenger app on Wednesday. Like the Messenger mobile app, the web platform — which can be found at messenger.com— is completely separate from the rest of the site and has the same barebones look. But unlike the mobile app, the social network claims it will not force the new service on … [Link]
Mashable » There's still no taco emoji. WTF?
Alas, Apple has finally unveiled an updated emoji keyboard in its iOS 8.3 update. But before you start to celebrate, we need to inform you that there is NO. TACO. EMOJI Of course, with such an important update to modern society, some things would inevitably be neglected. There is no possible way to capture every aspect of life and turn it … [Link]
Slashdot » Phone App That Watches Your Driving Habits Leads To Privacy Concerns
Toshito writes Desjardins Insurance has launched a smartphone app that tracks driver behaviour in return for the promise of substantial savings on car insurance. Two years ago, Desjardins began offering a telematic device that plugs into a vehicle's diagnostic port, to track acceleration, hard braking and the time of day you were driving, for instance. Now, there's no plug-in device … [Link]
Mashable » UConn women's basketball: The epic, undercover dynasty
While most of the sports-watching nation was still digesting Duke's win over Wisconsin in the men's national title game 24 hours prior, the Connecticut women's team was busy making some history of its own. The Huskies' record 10th national title extends a dynastic streak that puts to shame anything the men's game has seen since bell bottoms were in style For … [Link]
Mashable » 10 very reasonable Twitter reactions to the new prayer hands emoji
Everything is wrong in the world now that Apple's prayer hands emoji no longer features its signature rays of light The new, ray-less emoji made its official debut alongside a pack of new, more racially inclusive emoji on phones Wednesday, as the iOS 8.3 update rolled out See also: How the world reacted to Apple's new emoji keyboard Though the emoji … [Link]
Mashable » The Netflix watch is the only smartwatch worth buying
Apple, schmapple. Give me a device that allows me to forget about time and fall into a binge-watching black hole While all eyes are on the latest shiny smartwatch to hit the market, Netflix cheekily released an ad for its own wrist-ready device. "Experience total freedom with the all new Netflix Watch," the company states in the description. Here's to … [Link]
Mashable » Survivors praise jury and remember victims after Boston bombing verdict
Justice, finally, has been served. That's the feeling among survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing on Wednesday after a federal jury found Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts for his role in the 2013 attack. See also: Guilty: Tsarnaev convicted in Boston bombing "Obviously we are grateful for the outcome today," said bombing survivor Karen Brassard, speaking for the victims outside … [Link]
Mashable » There's a new Vulcan salute emoji: Live long and text
Apple’s latest iOS update, 8.3, includes a vast and diverse array of new emoji. The characters include mostly updated skin tones and never-before-seen country flags, but a few completely new emoji have also been thrown into the mix. Perhaps chief among them is the "Live long and prosper" Vulcan salute See also: Apple unleashes iOS 8.3 update for iPhone and iPad, … [Link]
Mashable » An online petition is pleading with Apple to add a redhead emoji
The new Apple iOS 8.3 update is giving users new ways to text with expanded, more diverse keyboards that feature broader spectrums of skin tones But some still feel left out in one area: hair color. See also: How the world reacted to Apple's new emoji keyboard The latest updated keyboard features shades of blonde, brown and black hair on humanoid … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sexy men make others take bigger risks with money
Watch out. Men might be tricked into taking risky bets when they are shown images of men they view as more attractive than themselves 
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Mashable » Zynga founder Mark Pincus returns as CEO
Call it bygones: Zynga is welcoming its embattled founder, Mark Pincus, to come back as its CEO The Zynga founder announced Wednesday afternoon that he is returning to the company as CEO effective immediately, a little less than two years after he stepped down from the role and recruited Xbox One head Don Mattrick as his replacement. Mattrick will leave the … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Call Centers Sold Mobile Customer Information To Criminals
itwbennett writes Employees at three call centers in Mexico, Colombia and the Philippines sold hundreds of thousands of AT&T customer records, including names and Social Security numbers, to criminals who attempted to use the customer information to unlock stolen mobile phones, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said. AT&T has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty, which is the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Workfrom Places API Helps Find Remote Workplaces
The remote worker is a lot more common these days, and with this kind of working life comes the need to find suitable places to get the job done while on the move. Coffee shops, bars, and co-working spaces are ideal, but it’s not always easy to know where the best ones are and what exactly they offer.
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Mashable » New podcast picks up where 'Serial' left off
Before you get too excited, Sarah Koenig's voice will not be narrating this podcast. Listeners of the popular podcast Serial, which investigated the 1999 murder of Baltimore high school student Hae Min Lee, are getting another podcast: Undisclosed: The State v. Adnan Syed. But unlike Serial, which approached the case with some journalistic detachment, the new podcast is being produced by … [Link]
Mashable » Watch our Meerkat Q&A on the Apple Watch
Earlier on Wednesday, Mashable's chief correspondent Lance Ulanoff answered your questions about the Apple Watch in a live Q&A on Meerkat, which you can watch in the above video. To participate in more live Meerkat and Periscope events, be sure to check Mashable on Twitter for updates. The Netflix watch is the only smartwatch worth buying Aggravated Husky incites adorable … [Link]
Mashable » How the world reacted to Apple's new emoji keyboard
Oh hello, folks who are waiting for their iPhones to update to iOS 8.3. Thanks for reading this to kill time until you can access Apple's new diverse emoji The lucky few who have already gotten the update shared their excitement, their confusion, their anger and their suspense. And above all, they shared their Simpsons jokes See also: How the new … [Link]
Mashable » Join MashFlix for a screening of 'Ex Machina'
It’s almost time for our MashFlix movie screening of the month, Ex Machina. There's still time to register to join us for a free screening on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in New York City's East Village. The sci-fi film will be followed by a Q&A about artificial intelligence with the movie's director, Alex Garland. Click here to register and invite … [Link]
Mashable » We are on the brink of discovering alien life, NASA scientist predicts
Humanity is on the verge of discovering alien life, high-ranking NASA scientists say. "I think we're going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth within a decade, and I think we're going to have definitive evidence within 20 to 30 years," NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan said April 7 during a panel discussion that focused on the space agency's efforts … [Link]
Slashdot » Organic Molecules Found Circling Nearby Star
sciencehabit writes Astronomers have detected chemical precursors of building blocks of life in the large disk of dust and gas whirling around a young nearby star. These complex organic molecules, two forms of cyanide and one chemically related compound, likely formed after the protoplanetary disk collapsed, the researchers say. The same chemicals are found in roughly similar proportions in comets … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube subscription service that will eliminate ads is coming
YouTube is rolling out a monthly subscription model that will allow viewers to bypass pre-roll ads, and has notified its creators that their terms are being updated to share in that revenue, Mashable confirmed on Wednesday "While we can't comment on ongoing discussions, giving fans more choice to enjoy the content they love and creators more opportunity to earn revenue are … [Link]
Mashable » A group trafficking in stolen cellphones couldn't unlock the codes. So they asked AT&T employees for help
AT&T will pay $25 million to settle accusations that employees at call centers in the Philippines, Mexico and Colombia allegedly stole the financial information of U.S. customers to break into stolen phones that were protected by personal codes. The Federal Communications Commission's enforcement bureau had spent the past year investigating AT&T call-center employees in Mexico, who they say collected customer information … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Sharknado 3′ Is Coming (and Wants You To Embrace It’s Awful)
Sharknado deserves accolades for one thing: knowing it sucks and having fun with that. Sometimes a good D-level movie can really pump up our mood. As we know, there have been two Sharknado movies now, and with this banner being teased all around the web this weekend, seems the weather threat of another Sharknado seems at hand. I will admit, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ISIS tweets reveal how the group rules its territories
A close look at ISIS-affiliated Twitter accounts is giving us an insight into how the group governs the territories it has conquered – and throwing up some surprises 
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Slashdot » Patent Case Could Shift Power Balance In Tech Industry
An anonymous reader writes A lawsuit between Apple and Google could drastically change the power balance between patent holders and device makers. "The dispute centers on so-called standard-essential patents, which cover technology that is included in industry-wide technology standards. Since others have to use the technology if they want their own products to meet an industry standard, the companies that … [Link]
Mashable » Apple unleashes iOS 8.3 update for iPhone and iPad, including new emoji
Apple’s iOS 8.3 beta, previewed here last month, has finally been released into the wild The mobile operating system update, targeting iPhones and iPads, delivers a new set of diverse emojis in addition to several other fun surprises. Among them, on the emoji front, is an updated menu that makes it easier to quickly scroll through the 300 new emoji options … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna dances with Terrence Howard of 'Empire' in a nuked 'Ghosttown'
Who would survive a nuclear bombing? Apparently, Madonna and Terrence Howard In Madonna's "Ghosttown" video, she finds comfort in Howard — who stars as Lucious Lyon on Fox's breakout hit TV show Empire — amid a nuked wasteland. Don't tell Cookie! The two partake in a beautiful dance before another survivor reveals his face See also: Like a Snapchat virgin, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » N.A.S.A Video Of Shortest Lunar Eclipse in History
Sort of speaks for itself, for those who did not get the see the lovely blood moon this past weekend, here is a version of it in real time, shot by N.A.S.A. Still pretty dang cool. Did seem like it was in an awful hurry for an eclipse, though. [Via Laughing Squid] The post N.A.S.A Video Of Shortest Lunar Eclipse … [Link]
Mashable » Dell's latest 10-inch tablet has a thick hinge for seriously loud sound
Like smartphones, tablets have evolved to the point of generic blandness — every tablet is a flat rectangular slateDell's new 10-inch Venue 10 7000 tablet, however, dares to be different. The bigger brother to the 8-inch Venue 8 7000, the Venue 10 7000, has a 10.5-inch OLED display with a 2,560 x 1,600 (WQXGA) resolution. Unfortunately, the super slim bezels … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton hires a Google exec as the first woman to manage technology for a presidential campaign
Hillary Clinton is betting that if Stephanie Hannon can handle natural disasters, she can certainly handle a controversial presidential campaign Hannon, Google's director or product management, has left the Internet giant to take over as the chief technology officer for Clinton's still unannounced presidential campaign A rep for Google confirmed to Mashable that Hannon has left the company. A source familiar … [Link]
Mashable » Delta flight delayed after plane backed into terminal
A regional flight operated by Delta Air Lines was delayed Wednesday after the plane was backed into a building, according to a passenger. The tail of Endeavor Air Flight 3443, headed to Chicago from Detroit, came in contact with the terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, an Endeavor Air spokesperson confirmed to Mashable. See also: Yet another mid-air fight nearly causes plane … [Link]
Slashdot » Greenwald Criticizes Universities' Funding-Driven Collaboration With NSA
An anonymous reader writes Speaking at "Secrecy Week" at the University of Utah, one of the two journalists who helped disseminate Edward Snowden's revelations about the scope of National Security Agency surveillance has criticized universities which open up their campuses to government agencies in exchange for funding. Ex-Guardian journalist and lawyer Glenn Greenwald, one of Snowden's first contacts after his … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued orangutan BFFs kick back in a hammock
When Budi was rescued earlier this year after spending the first 10 months of his life crammed in a chicken coop surviving only on condensed milk, the little orangutan couldn't even sit up on his own. Now he's settling in to his new life at the International Animal Rescue in Indonesia with roommate and fellow rescue Jemmi The best friends … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Rewards Researcher $5K for Identifying YouTube Vulnerability
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. Imagine the power to remove any video from YouTube that you dislike. A Russian IT expert claims he was tempted to do just that with … [Link]
Mashable » South Carolina police chief 'sickened' by video of Walter Scott's death
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina — The police chief of North Charleston says he's "sickened" by a video showing a white police officer shooting and killing an unarmed black man. See also: South Carolina officer charged with murder after video shows him shooting black man in the back "I have watched the video and I was sickened by what I saw. I … [Link]
Mashable » NFL names first full-time female referee
In a landmark move, the NFL named Sarah Thomas as its first ever permanent female official on Wednesday. The league announced Thomas's appointment as a line judge along with eight other referees on Wednesday after the Baltimore Sun broke the story that Thomas would get the job last week See also: TV's First All-Female Sports Talk Show Is Coming This Fall … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Dash Button: Finally, an Internet of Things device that is actually useful
The Internet of Things has attracted a lot of attention and generated considerable column inches; and yet, despite all the attention, has remained pretty much absent — an Internet of vaporware. Samsung wants to Internet-connect all the items in your home and major firms such as Cisco, IBM, and Apple are all keen to get involved in…in whatever it is. Sometimes … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quantum purity: How the big picture banishes weirdness
Nobody really understands the quantum world. But a change of perspective might be all we need to make sense of it – and get to the theory of everything (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Beijing IKEA bans naps on display furniture, customers keep on doing it
An IKEA in Beijing is taking measures to curtail the apparently obscene amount of napping going on in the store. According to China.com, this regulation directly contrasts the store's previous policy, which encouraged shoppers to take naps with reckless abandon. See also: 15 IKEA Hacks to DIY Your Apartment Into Adulthood Evidently, the sleeping hordes were making it difficult for interested … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new Photos app for Yosemite is finally here
The desktop version of Apple's new Photos app has finally arrived. It rolled out Wednesday with Apple's latest update to OS X Yosemite, following an extended beta. The company first revealed its new Photos app last year during WWDC. A preview version of Photos had been available to developers since February, but Wednesday's Yosemite update marked the long-awaited app's official launch. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ManaCloud API Offers Access to Health Records
Mana Health, a data-driven health care solution provider, has announced a secure, HIPAA-compliant cloud platform that unifies medical records and patient-provided data, called ManaCloud. Additionally, Mana Health provides an API for programmatic access to the platform.
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Slashdot » Verdict Reached In Boston Bombing Trial
An anonymous reader writes "A Boston jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who admitted that he planted a bomb at the finish line of the Boston Marathon that left three dead and wounded 264 others. After deliberating for 11½ hours the jury has found Dzhokhar guilty on all 30 charges brought against him." 
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Mashable » All eyes turn to South Carolina after police shooting of Walter Scott
Bystander video of a South Carolina police officer shooting a fleeing black man in the back 8 times after a routine stop has turned the attention of the nation to the city of North Charleston The release of the video on Tuesday shed new light on the death of Walter Scott, a 50-year-old father of four, who was killed over the … [Link]
Slashdot » LG Will Lend You a Free Phone If You Talk About It On Social Media
jfruh writes LG will let people in a host of countries use its G4 free for 30 days — with the hope that this will result in positive buzz on social media sites. From the article: "By offering 4,000 people a G4 for 30 days, the company hopes to create some buzz around its new device as flagship devices from … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Catwoman’s Superpower [Comic]
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Mashable » PMS-themed ice cream flavors will ease your monthly rage
Move over, Ben and Jerry. As part of a class assignment, Oklahoma State University graphic design student Parker Jones created some hypothetical ice cream flavors inspired by a woman's "time of the month" See also: Chocolate PMS Bites claim to take the pinch out of your period The cheerful, PMS-themed packaging represents all the dreaded feelings, like aches, bloating and general … [Link]
Mashable » Guilty: Tsarnaev convicted in Boston bombing
There was never much doubt that the jury would convict Dzhokhar Tsarnaev of many crimes in the Boston Marathon bombing trial. The question was how many, which ones, and how that might affect his sentence. After a little over 11 hours of deliberation, the jury on Wednesday found Tsarnaev guilty on all 30 counts in the case. Seventeen of those counts … [Link]
Mashable » Arastoo's risky plan causes friction with Cam in 'Bones' sneak peek
Thursday's episode of Bones kicks off an arc that is going to test Cam and Arastoo's relationship. In the episode, titled "The Baker in the Bits," Arastoo learns that his sick brother in Iran needs care, and he's dead set on getting to him — even if it risks his own life See also: 'Bones' is back: Here's why you … [Link]
Slashdot » Amid Controversy, Construction of Telescope In Hawaii Halted
An anonymous reader sends word that Hawaii Gov. David Ige has asked for a week-long hold in the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea. "After more than a week of demonstrations and dozens of arrests, Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Tuesday that the company building one of the world's largest telescopes atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea has agreed … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Technology Must Catch Up to Health IT Demands
In his article for MedCity News, David Harlow discussed the potential problem relating to the intended use of APIs mentioned in Meaningful Use – Stage 3, a proposed rule released on the Federal Register on March 30.
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Mashable » Børns handed out pill bottles at his concert and then this happened
LOS ANGELES — Entering Børns' concert venue was like stepping into his trippy thoughts Before Børns, born Garrett Borns, entertained dozens of fans with songs from his Candy EP and several covers Monday night on a tiny Culver City pop-up stage, the singer-songwriter put on an immersive pre-concert experience to set the mood See also: Paul Walker tribute in Wiz's 'See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » X-Files Returns: Trust No One [Comic]
I loved the X-Files and am praying the new show rocks, but share about as much optimism about the reboot as these two. [Source: Nerd Rage] The post X-Files Returns: Trust No One [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Builds Marble Slingshot That Fires 2000 Rounds Per Minute [Video]
Joerg Sprave from The Slinshot Channel built a custom-made slingshot that fires 2000 one cent marbles per minute. He then inspired himself from the original video presenting “Heavy” (below) from Team Fortress 2 to unveil his new toy. [The Slingshot Channel] The post Man Builds Marble Slingshot That Fires 2000 Rounds Per Minute [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo now lets you control lights and appliances with your voice
Amazon’s Echo just took a major step towards becoming the ultimate smart home controller. Amazon announced on Wednesday its Bluetooth speaker/voice-assistant wonder tube now works with WeMo and Philips Hue's smart lights and switches; you can now use voice controls to dim the lights and turn on appliances. See also: 20 Moments When We Needed Siri and She Let Us Down … [Link]
Mashable » The problem with the Apple Watch
There’s no stopping wearable technology. Every major tech company has made strides into the nascent field of strapping gadgets to our bodies, and although there have been stumbles (a certain head-mounted display comes to mind), the benefits are real, and the tech is improving every day. So everyone should rush out to buy an Apple Watch, right? Not so fast. Apple's … [Link]
Mashable » Please let this 'Golden Girls' Lego playset be in our future
Update, April 8, 3:40 PM ET: The Lego Golden Girls project has reached 10,000 supporters on Lego Ideas, and will be sent through to the Lego review board. Original Story: Forget cartoons and dinosaurs — a Golden Girls Lego set is what we really want. An enterprising Lego fan is attempting to give the people what they want with a Lego … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Face transplant fixes dangerous knot of blood vessels
An intricate knot of malformed blood vessels put this man's life at risk until a 27-hour-long operation gave him a brand new face 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » AnyPresence Launches JustAPIs API Builder
MBaaS enterprise provider AnyPresence today has released a new product, JustAPIs, aimed at helping developers within the enterprise to quickly build new APIs. The API entry-level service is also suited to independent developers who want to get an API up and running quickly, says Richard Mendis, chief marketing and product officer at AnyPresence.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Offers Bluemix to Aid NASA's Global Hackathon
IBM announced today that it will provide NASA its Blumix platform in support of NASA's global code-a-thon. Dubbed the Space Apps Challenge, the event will take place across more than 130 cities.
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Would a Constructed Language Have To Be To Replace English?
Loren Chorley writes: The idea of constructing a language capable of replacing English has fascinated me for a long time. I'd like to start a project with some of my own ideas and anyone who's interested, but I'd really like to hear what the Slashdot community thinks on the topic first. Taking for granted that actually replacing English is highly … [Link]
Mashable » California can't catch a break: State sets another heat-related milestone
California is in one heck of a meteorological rut New data released on Wednesday shows the state continues to have its warmest year on record so far, with statewide average temperatures coming in nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit above the previous record set just last year See also: What this NASA scientist meant about California having a year of water left The … [Link]
Mashable » Blood transfusion recipient temporarily receives donor's food allergies
A boy in Canada mysteriously became allergic to fish and nuts after he received a blood transfusion, according to a new case report. The 8-year-old boy had no history of being allergic to any foods, and was undergoing treatment for medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer. A few weeks after receiving a blood transfusion, he experienced a severe allergic reaction called … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby genes to be mapped at birth in medical first
Could genome sequencing newborns give valuable insight or do harm? That's the question US doctors are trying to answer in a pioneering trial starting this month 
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Mashable » NBA player stabbed in the abdomen outside New York nightclub
Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland, his wife and another woman were stabbed outside a Manhattan nightclub early Wednesday following an argument on the street near a Chelsea club that also led to the arrest of two Atlanta Hawks players, authorities said. See also: Twitter built a fascinating interactive data map for NBA fans The violence broke out just before 4 a.m. … [Link]
Mashable » Say goodbye to US Airways' call sign as operations combine with American
The American Airlines merger that began in December 2013 became one step closer to completion on Wednesday, as US Airways goes the way of TWA and PanAm before it. The Federal Aviation Administration now recognizes a single call sign for the American Airlines Group Inc., and US Airways' "Cactus" sign — adopted by the airline in 2005 after merging with America … [Link]
Mashable » Brontosaurus resurrection reminds us that scientific truths are fluid
In 1989, the U.S. Postal Service released a collection of 25-cent commemorative postage stamps celebrating a series of dinosaurs. The stamps featured the tyrannosaurus, and the stegosaurus, and the pteranodon. They also featured, however, the brontosaurus, or the "thunder lizard" — which had been reclassified under the genus apatosaurus ("deceptive lizard") in 1903. This was an egregious mistake, but an understandable … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Says Climate Change Is Harming Americans' Health
HughPickens.com writes: The Washington Post reports on new comments from President Obama, who says global warming isn't just affecting the weather — it's harming Americans' health. He has announced steps government and businesses will take to better understand and deal with the problem. Obama said hazards of the changing climate include wildfires sending more pollution into the air, allergy seasons … [Link]
Mashable » UK Green Party portrays competition as boyband in cringeworthy election broadcast
LONDON — Proving politics and humour make very rare bedfellows, the Green Party has just released its election broadcast. Seeing Nick Clegg's "Uptown Funk" remake for the Liberal Democrats and aiming to raise him, the Green Party recorded a clip featuring fictional leaders of the four main parties — Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem and the UK Independence Party — recast … [Link]
Mashable » Mashable and United Nations Foundation announce Digital Beltway conference on May 15
Technology and digital resources are driving dialogue in U.S. and global policy like never before. To explore this intersection of politics and digital, Mashable and United Nations Foundation are proud to announce the Digital Beltway conference in Washington, D.C. on May 15. The event will bring together elected officials, activists and leaders in new media and technology to discuss the most … [Link]
Mashable » The Mountain from 'GoT' had a normal night out, ate 7 chickens
Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage was on The Daily Show Tuesday night to talk to our departing Sun and Stars, Jon Stewart about the new season of the HBO series (premiering this Sunday at 9 p.m ET) Dinklage gave multiple compliments to his frequent scene partner Conlith Hill (Lord Varys), talked about the Internet's obsession with George R.R. Martin, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Biometrics Are Making Espionage Harder
schwit1 sends this story from Foreign Policy: In the age of iris scans and facial recognition software, biometrics experts like to point out: The eyes don't lie. And that has made tradecraft all the more difficult for U.S. spies. After billions of dollars of investment — largely by the U.S. government — the routine collection and analysis of fingerprints, iris … [Link]
Mashable » Easter egg roll teaches child that the world is a cruel, cruel place
Easter egg rolls are a fun activity for kids where they place an egg at the top of a hill, and then chase after it. Well, it's supposed to be fun. This kid's holiday was ruined when immediately after commencing the egg roll, he got a little too excited, stepped on his egg, and crushed its shell and his dreams … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Life below Antarctic ice survives on ancient forests
The fossils of marine organisms and Antarctica's former forests are today supporting the extreme microbial community of a subglacial lake 
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Mashable » Frequent fliers vote on the best airline rewards programs
Every major airline has a rewards program of some kind, but they vary in value when it comes to frequent fliers getting the most out of their mileage. In a recent survey by airfare-alert website Airfarewatchdog, Southwest outranked other major airlines by a wide margin among fliers. See also: In airline reward program changes, business travelers win When asked which domestic … [Link]
Mashable » A family of violent swans is terrorising people in Cambridge
LONDON — Don't let their relatively graceful appearance fool you. Don't mess with swans even in the best of times. Their sharp beaks, long, bendy necks and generally aggro vibe all combine to make them one of the fiercest birds. But one swan family in particular has risen above their peers even in the notoriously violent waterfowl world. See also: Headbutting … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesian man survives hour-long flight by clinging to landing gear
A man snuck onto an aircraft's landing gear to stow away on an hour-long flight to Jakarta, Indonesia Mario Steven Ambarita, 21, told authorities he had spent a year planning how to sneak on to the plane. He was discovered when the Garuda flight landed. See also: Yet another mid-air fight nearly causes plane to make emergency landing "He really put … [Link]
Mashable » Florida bobcat snatched a shark out of the ocean like it was nothing
Welcome to Florida, where the water is warm, news is weird and the animals are your living nightmare. According to First Coast News, John Bailey, a photographer in Vero Beach, Florida claims he spotted a bobcat snatching a 4-foot shark out of the water for dinner. The shark was in shallow waters in search of smaller fish to eat, Baily said. … [Link]
Mashable » Ferguson's government sucked, and voters just did something about it
It’s been eight months of hell in Ferguson, but things are finally changing. Voter turnout for this week's city council election more than doubled from the previous election. Two black candidates were among three people elected to the city council. For the St. Louis suburb that has become the epicenter of a national debate about civil rights, Tuesday was the first … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla Model S 70D ups the price of owning an entry-level Tesla to $75K
Tesla unveiled its latest entry-level car on Wednesday morning, although it's probably not as cheap as you had hoped. The Tesla Model S 70D, which starts at about $75,000, is the newest electric car in the company's lineup. It replaces the Model S 60, which started at $70,000. See also: Tesla Model S has a secret James Bond setting However, in … [Link]
Slashdot » The Solar System Is Awash In Water
An anonymous reader writes: NASA has published an article detailing the vast amount of water found on other worlds in our solar system. "There are several worlds thought to possess liquid water beneath their surfaces, and many more that have water in the form of ice or vapor. Water is found in primitive bodies like comets and asteroids, and dwarf … [Link]
Mashable » 'Legend of Zelda' meets 'Game of Thones' in an intense fan-made mashup
In the Game of Hyrule, all men must break pots to collect rupees. YouTube channel Megasteakman brought together the worlds of Game of Thrones and Legend of Zelda by creating an intensely epic intro sequence entitled "Game of Hyrule." Megasteakman is well known online for its sketch comedy videos about gamer culture. According to the video description, the user noted, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Twin Peaks' cast members band together to lure David Lynch back to revival
The Twin Peaks cast is, much like its fans, determined to make the show's revival happen with David Lynch aboard. Mädchen Amick, who played Shelly Johnson on the cult favorite TV series, as well as other members of the original cast launched a site to encourage fans to band together in support of Lynch, using the hashtag #SaveTwinPeaks. The acclaimed director … [Link]
Mashable » Happy 'Lost' Day! 5 ways to celebrate
On April 8, 2015 at 4:23:42 p.m., pet a polar bear, eat imaginary peanut butter or just curse at Kate Austen's poor decisions. For the first and only moment in your lifetime, it's Lost Day. It will only last a second (much longer than the show's original run), so revel in it See also: A guide to binge-watching 'Friends' on Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » 15 items you didn't know could be kosher
We’re not just talking about matzah here. These items take kosher to a new level. Several online kosher markets offer housewares, cosmetics and personal products that are totally kosher (though the sponge holders are likely old news to families that keep entirely kosher homes year-round.) Non-food items, like the ones listed below, are not technically kosher (or kashrut) in the same … [Link]
Slashdot » Google, Apple and Microsoft Squirm As Global Tax Schemes Scrutinized
An anonymous reader writes: Google, Apple and Microsoft chiefs were hauled in front of an Australian Senate Committee on Wednesday and forced to answer questions about their tax dodging structures. "Under questioning from Greens Senator Christine Milne, [Google's Maile Carnegie] revealed none of the revenue derived from Google's lucrative advertising business is taxed in Australia, rather it is booked in … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea deports American woman who 'secretly' made videos
An American woman was deported from North Korea on Wednesday over charges that she secretly produced "anti-DPRK propaganda" under the pretense of humanitarian work, according to the country's state news agency. The woman, who North Korea identifies as Suh Sandra, was "engaged in plot-breeding and propaganda against the DPRK during her frequent visits to it under the pretext of 'grant-in-aid' for … [Link]
Mashable » Quinn Cook and the beauty of college basketball
Overshadowed by the epic game and refereeing controversy as March Madness came to a close with Duke's victory over Wisconsin on Monday night, was perhaps the most beautiful image of the entire tournament As seen, above, it shows Duke guard Quinn Cook in tears as he embraces coach Mike Krzyzewski while "One Shining Moment" plays on the stadium video board after … [Link]
Mashable » 10% of breast milk bought online contains cow's milk
Buying breast milk online in order to nourish a baby with important nutrients that are not available from formula may not always be the safest choice, a new study suggests. Researchers found that one in 10 samples of breast milk that they bought over the Internet and tested contained genetic material from cow's milk. They said it was likely that the … [Link]
Mashable » An Irish stationery shop is turning homophobic leaflets into wedding confetti
With Ireland in the midst of a heated campaign on same-sex marriage that will culminate in a nationwide vote next month, a Dublin stationery company got so fed up with all the homophobic leaflets it was receiving that it decided to do something useful with them. See also: Ireland sets date for same-sex marriage vote Daintree Paper, an independent stationery shop, … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic State militants release more than 200 elderly and children captives
An Iraqi Kurdish security official says the Islamic State group has released more than 200 Yazidi elderly and children after eight months of captivity. See also: Snippets of life from refugees who have fled the Islamic State Gen. Hiwa Abdullah, a peshmerga commander in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, says most of the 216 prisoners freed Wednesday are in poor … [Link]
Slashdot » With H-1B Cap Hit, Zuckerberg and Ballmer-Led Groups Press For More Tech Visas
theodp writes: With the FY2016 H-1B visa cap reached in the first week of April (only the USCIS knows how many applications were submitted by outsourcing companies and from Bentonville, AR), it's no surprise that groups like Mark Zuckerberg's FWD.us PAC and Steve Ballmer's Partnership for a New American Economy Action Fund are pooh-poohing Jesse Jackson's claims that foreign high-tech … [Link]
Mashable » Louis C.K. ruined a Jimmy Fallon audition in the '90s
It's tough to be a budding young comedian, especially when auditioning for Louis C.K. The red-haired comedian was a guest on Tuesday night's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he revealed why the late night host lost out on an acting gig on the short-lived Dana Carvey Show back in 1996 Louie recalls his time as a head writer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The New “Geeks are Sexy” T-Shirt Store! (All Tees Just $14!)
Just a quick post to let you know of our new t-shirt store! We just partnered with Teepublic to offer you guys some of our old t-shirt designs as well as some new ones for reputable geek designers! For the first 3 days, all of our tees will be priced at just $14! Be sure to check ‘em all out! … [Link]
Mashable » This guy really should have worn a tie to meet with Barack Obama
When meeting the president of the United States, one should always look professional. One Utah resident, however, was slightly unprepared when unexpectedly given the chance to sit in on a roundtable discussion with Barack Obama during a brief visit to Hill Air Force Base on April 3 See also: Michelle Obama will bust out her sick dance moves on Sprout View … [Link]
Mashable » HTC One M9+ is a step up from the flagship, but only in China
Just weeks after launching its flagship phone, the HTC One M9, HTC unveiled a slightly larger and much-improved variant — but only in China. However, it is not available for purchase yet. The HTC One M9+'s specs resemble a laundry list of the features missing from the already quite powerful M9. It has a 5.2-inch, 2K/Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440) display, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Bendy Battery Could Charge Phone In A Minute
Stanford researchers have developed a flexible aluminium battery that charges in under a minute and may be safer than lithium-ion models. The downside is that it has a lower voltage than most rechargeable batteries. Rather than a solid casing, the battery consists of a pouch filled with two metals and a liquid. The anode is aluminium, while the cathode is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 76% Off DYMO LabelManager 160 Hand Held Label Maker – $9.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the DYMO LabelManager 160 Hand Held Label Maker for just $9.99. That’s 76% off on the label maker’s regular list price of $40.79. DYMO delivers a convenient, affordable and hassle free alternative to sheet fed labels. With a QWERTY display and easy to use menu and formatting keys the 1 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Reenacting Emails in Real Life [Video]
People reenact emails in real life. Love the one with the Nigerian prince and also the one with the nurse. [Tripp and Tyler | Via LS] The post Reenacting Emails in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Agloe: Fake Places That Only Exist to Catch Copycat Mapmakers
Have you ever been to Agloe, New York? You might not have, considering it was made up to throw fake map makers off. Thing is, the (fake) place has taken on a life of its own, and is just one of many examples of such creations implemented to complicate the work of evil-doers. Take Argleton, for example, a town in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Coming soon to VHS: If “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Came Out In 1995
Coming soon to VHS: the hottest, edgiest, explosion-iest action hit of 1995, “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Check out this retro remix courtesy of Louis Plamondon, aka Sleepy Skunk. [New York Magazine] The post Coming soon to VHS: If “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Came Out In 1995 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch verdicts: What other reviewers say about the smartwatch
The floodgate has opened, and the Apple Watch reviews are out, including Mashable's After months of appearing in fashion magazine spreads, you'll finally be able to pre-order an Apple Watch for yourself this Friday at 3 a.m. ET (you read that time right) See also: The Apple Watch vs. its main competition But is the Apple Watch truly the next big … [Link]
Slashdot » Anonabox Recalls Hundreds of Insecure 'Privacy' Routers
Sparrowvsrevolution writes: It turns out all those critics of the controversial Tor router project Anonabox might have been on to something. Late last month, Anonabox began contacting the first round of customers who bought its tiny, $100 privacy gadget to warn them of serious security flaws in the device, and to offer to ship them a more secure replacement free … [Link]
Mashable » One American dead after Afghan soldier opens fire on U.S. troops
An Afghan soldier opened fire on U.S. troops in Afghanistan on Wednesday, wounding three before he was shot dead by American troops, an official and an eyewitness said. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) later confirmed that one member of the NATO Resolute Support mission was killed in the attack. The soldier killed was an American, according to a U.S. defense … [Link]
Mashable » Giant book publishers back Oyster, an online competitor to Amazon and Apple
Do readers want another e-book store? Oyster is hoping so. The startup, often dubbed the "Netflix for books", now wants to let users move past a subscription model of "renting" books and into owning them. Oyster will announce on Wednesday that it is launching an e-book store, which will for the first time give its readers the option to purchase digital … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » What are iBeacons?
Register for Sean O Sullivan’s free webcast, to be held on April 29 at 10 a.m. PT. This is the first post in a three-part series looking at beacon technology and the burgeoning beacon ecosystem. Apple galvanized the whole area … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Chief Scientist Predicts Evidence For Life Beyond Earth By 2025
An anonymous reader writes: Ellen Stofan, chief scientist at NASA, predicts we're not far off from finding evidence for alien life. At a panel discussion yesterday, she said, "I think we're going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth within a decade, and I think we're going to have definitive evidence within 20 to 30 years." She added, "We … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review
The Review Apple Watch by Lance Ulanoff The Review Apple Watch by Lance Ulanoff The Apple Watch is an excellent, elegant, stylish, smart and fundamentally sound device.The Apple Watch arrives on our wrists under a cloud of intense scrutiny, the likes of which we haven’t seen since the first iPhone. It has to succeed where other smartwatches have failed. It … [Link]
Mashable » Shell to buy BG Group in $69.7 billion takeover
Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy British gas producer BG Group for £47 billion ($69.7 billion) in cash and stock, the companies announced Wednesday. The move gives oil giant Shell a greater stake in natural gas markets in the wake of tumbling oil prices. See also: Lego to End Partnership With Shell After Greenpeace Campaign Consolidations through takeovers and mergers … [Link]
Mashable » Diamonds, gold and cash: 5 of the most audacious British heists ever attempted
LONDON — A jewellery heist that took place in London's diamond district over the Easter weekend is shaping up to be one of the city's most spectacular burglaries, a plot of Ocean's Eleven-esque audacity and daring, resulting in jewellery and cash, estimated to be in the tens of millions of pounds range, being lifted from deposit boxes under an unsuspecting city's … [Link]
Mashable » Skype Translator Preview adds Mandarin, the language of 1 billion people
Skype Translator Preview, the multi-lingual video conferencing tool from Microsoft, has added what is arguably the world's most popular language: Mandarin Chinese. Starting today, Skype Translator Preview, which is still in invite-only beta and only works on Windows 8.1 and above, can do real-time voice translations of Mandarin and Italian. As with the preview's previous language skills, Skype Translator can, in … [Link]
Mashable » This spring, get better acquainted with New York City's Central Park
Central Park is a hot spot for tourists, and a sanctuary for New Yorkers. The park first opened in 1857, and is now the most visited urban park in the United States, with more than 40 million visitors each year See also: Don't wait for warm weather to celebrate spring in New York City This beloved natural gem is full of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why Obama's cyber sanctions won't deter digital crime
The US president has declared a national state of emergency over cybercrime, but his plan is unenforceable at best, and could even do real harm 
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Mashable » French air traffic strike grounds hundreds of flights
Airlines cancelled about 40% of flights across France Wednesday as French air traffic controllers began a two-day strike. France's largest union, the powerful SNCTA, called the strike in a quarrel over working and retirement conditions. The DGAC civil aviation authority said in a statement that "disruption is expected over the whole country." See also: Air France Pilots Take Strike to the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 7 April 2015
Apple Patent on Learning-based Estimation of Hand and Finger Pose — machine learning to identify gestures (hand poses) which works even when partially occluded. See writeup in Apple Insider. The Internet of Kafkaesque Things (ACLU) — As computers are deployed … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Beginning Java Programming – $22.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Beginning Java Programming" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-09 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Miss Universe Japan opens up about her racist critics
Being biracial in a Miss Universe Japan pageant is a quick way to court controversyWinning that pageant? That makes headlines all over the world. When Ariana Miyamoto won the crown for Miss Universe Japan in March, the decision immediately drew ire from Japanese fans. Why? Because Miyamoto is half-black. The 20-year-old, who was born and raised in Japan, is African American … [Link]
Mashable » Three children die after car plunges into Australian lake
Three children have died after a car veered off a road and plunged into a lake in Melbourne, Australia. A woman was driving the vehicle with four young children inside, when it crashed into the water at Wyndham Vale on Wednesday afternoon, according to Victoria Police. It is unknown if the woman is the mother of the children, who are all … [Link]
Mashable » Passengers leaving the UK now face exit checks
LONDON — People leaving the UK by air, sea and rail will face new exit checks from Wednesday The British government says the new checks are predominantly concerned with immigration and will give a clearer picture of who is staying in UK when they might not have the right to do so. See also: 12 amazing places to visit in Britain … [Link]
Mashable » 4 career lessons from notable early retirees
People who retire early seem to have it all figured out. They can do what they want — completely free of financial constraints. How did they do it? Is there some wisdom that can be gleaned from their success? Maybe. And though you might not be able to follow in their footsteps just yet, here's what we can all learn from … [Link]
Mashable » St. Bernard dog takes child for a walk across the road
St. Bernard dogs are lovely, friendly creatures, but they're a bit hard to manage if you're a child, as one kid found out out recently in the Czech Republic. See also: Man buns are out, dog buns are in In a video uploaded to Daily Motion by a user called Vidsking, a dog pulls a young person across the road. 
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Slashdot » Heartbleed One Year Later: Has Anything Changed?
darthcamaro writes: It was on April 7, 2014 that the CVE-2014-0160 vulnerability titled "TLS heartbeat read overrun" in OpenSSL was first publicly disclosed — but to many its a bug known simply as Heartbleed. A new report from certificate vendor Venafi claims that 76% of organizations are still at risk, though it's a statistic that is contested by other vendors … [Link]
Mashable » IKEA starts rolling out vegetarian Swedish meatballs
As if IKEA's enormous range of furniture choices didn't cause enough problems, now you will be fighting over what kind of meatballs to eat. The Swedish furniture giant has announced it is releasing vegetarian balls into the multiple European markets on Wednesday morning. The new ball, called GRÖNSAKSBULLAR, will be waiting in the IKEA food court to help ease the pain … [Link]
Mashable » Apple, Google and Microsoft grilled over Australian tax avoidance
Apple, Google and Microsoft have faced an Australian Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance on Wednesday The tech giants have given evidence to a committee regarding the low amounts of tax paid locally in comparison to their profits. From the coy responses of the big three, one may come to the conclusion that the profits are lost somewhere in the Bermuda … [Link]
Mashable » Photos from the front lines against ISIS
TIKRIT, Iraq—As the sun set, helicopters lifted off the ground and flatbed Toyota Landcruisers carrying Iraqi soldiers rolled past the air base. Airstrikes rumbled in the distance. The security forces had set up their command post about 40 miles south of Tikrit in northern Iraq. See also: ISIS militants smash artifacts at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iraq Sunni tribes, Shia … [Link]
Slashdot » Feds Boost Goal To 75k New Solar Power Workers By 2020
An anonymous reader writes: The U.S. government has announced plans to help train 75,000 people to enter the solar workforce by 2020, including a number of veterans. The new goal is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative, which helps fund research, manufacturing and market creation. The SunShot Initiative's Solar Instructor Training Network works with 400 community … [Link]
Mashable » The Big Bogan is the most Australian thing to happen this week
A big bogan statue may be the pride and joy of a country town in Australia if the mayor has his way. The town of Nyngan, in the Bogan Shire, wants to play up to its namesake and erect a Big Bogan on the Bogan River, the Daily Liberal reported. The plan to build the 3.6-metre, rusted-iron bogan complete with Stubbie … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2127: It's best not to know about face mites.
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Mashable » 'Attention barf cleaners:' Kid writes adorable apology after puking in store
There isn't much that a Ben and Jerry's gift card can't fix, not even vomit A young boy named Jack had the unfortunate experience of not quite making it to the bathroom while in Powell's bookstore in Portland last month. Unfortunately, Jack vomited all over the floor See also: Illinois town wants cyclists to stop pooping on bike path We've all … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things we already know about the LG G4
The LG G4 will be announced later this month on April 28. To drum up hype, the Korean electronics giant has spared no expense teasing its next flagship Android smartphone. With the G4, LG needs to bring its A-game. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have elevated the Android platform to an entirely new level. They aren't just the best smartphones … [Link]
Mashable » How much change did you leave with the TSA this year?
Last year, air travelers left $674,841 in loose change at airport security checkpoints across the U.S. That's up from $383,414 in 2008. The Transportation Security Administration tallies the total amount of "unclaimed money" each fiscal year (from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30), and it shows pocket change really adds up. See also: Yawning, whistling, big hair: How the TSA picks you … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Serious Is Hacking In Mobile Games?
Origen writes: As a developer contemplating trying out the mobile game scene, a GDC session about hacking/tampering looked interesting — but I wasn't able to attend. The presentation isn't available online, but it was paired with a whitepaper [contact details required], which can be downloaded. I'm surprised by some of the information presented and the potential for damage/mischief. Not so … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Forum Sentry API Selected by Hambs for Security Solution
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » Women still underrepresented in the literary world, research shows
Here’s a shocker — female authors and book reviewers are still grossly underrepresented in the literary world Gender disparity in major literary publications and book reviews is still abysmal, according to research from VIDA, an organization dedicated to reporting gender equality issues in the literary field. Each year, it publishes a lengthy report, analyzing gender disparity at major literary publications like … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian ISPs Must Hand Over Pirates' Info
wabrandsma sends this report from the BBC: An Australian court has ordered internet service providers to hand over details of customers accused of illegally downloading a U.S. movie. In a landmark move, the Federal Court told six firms to divulge names and addresses of those who downloaded The Dallas Buyers Club. … The court said the data could only be … [Link]
Mashable » Post-release for 'The Witcher 3' add-ons are longer than most games
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt isn't even out until May, but developer CD Projekt Red already has two post-release add-ons planned that, together, promise to inject more than 30 additional hours of gameplay. Length is never an exact science when it comes to video games, but even the neighborhood of 30 hours is longer than most modern-day releases. First up is Hearts of … [Link]
Mashable » Two black candidates win Ferguson council seats as turnout doubles
Unofficial results of Tuesday's Ferguson City Council election, the first since Michael Brown's fatal police shooting brought the city's racial tensions to the national stage, have two black candidates taking seats on the nearly all-white council This means the six-member body, for the first time, will likely have equal white and black representation. One black member currently sits on the dais, … [Link]
Mashable » Beautiful rendition of 'Creep' incorporates old-school sound
It's official, Postmodern Jukebox can masterfully cover any song and make it sound like it belongs in a different decade This time, the band has tackled Radiohead's '90s hit "Creep", turning the song from a weird alt-rock rage-fest into a smooth ballad complete with a horn section and piano. The rotating cast of musicians, led by musician Scott Bradlee, are … [Link]
Mashable » Got 'em: Nasty crossover sends uniformed cop tumbling
It may not be Chris Paul getting his ankles broken by Stephen Curry, but these two police officers are probably still searching for their jockstraps somewhere In a recent video currently making the Internet rounds, a pair of unidentified officers hit the playground to engage with the local community over some hoops. It does not go well for them See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Divorce notice by Facebook? Doable, but it depends on where you live
A recent ruling by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper is making headlines for allowing Ellanora Baidoo, a nurse living in Brooklyn, NY, to serve her husband divorce papers via Facebook. Does Baidoo's case mean getting divorced is as easy as changing that “Relationship Status” to “Single” and hitting up your spouse on Messenger? See also: U.S Marshals put $5K bounty … [Link]
Slashdot » The Cyberlearning Technologies Transforming Education
aarondubrow writes: The National Science Foundation funds basic cyberlearning research and since 2011 has awarded roughly 170 grants, totaling more than $120 million, to EdTech research projects around the country. However, NSF's approach to cyber-learning has been different from other public, private and philanthropic efforts. NSF funds compelling ideas, helps rigorously test them and then assists in transitioning the best … [Link]
Mashable » Aggravated Husky incites adorable howling session
Defeated and double-teamed by long-eared pups, this adorable Husky successfully beat some barking English Springer Spaniels at their own game, turning a few barks into a full-on howling session Don't worry though, Mom has it completely under control [H/T: Reddit] World's most uncoordinated dog tries to catch treats in New York Shep the herding drone may replace sheepdogs someday Adorable … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook faces lawsuit over facial recognition software
Facebook is facing a lawsuit over the way it uses data for its facial recognition features. An Illinois man claims Facebook broke state law by collecting biometric data used for the social network's tag suggestions feature and that Facebook "secretly amassed the world’s largest privately held database of consumer biometrics data," according to a report. See also: With Facebook's New Tech, … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden aims to cure red light boredom with 'Grease' homage
Stop lights are so dull, and on Tuesday night's The Late Late Show James Corden aims to fix that. In the episode, Corden enlists the help of a theater troupe to bring a little "Greased Lightning" to poor souls stuck in Los Angeles' notorious traffic The segment, which features three songs total, is called Crosswalk: The Musical. Check out some … [Link]
Slashdot » Years After Shutting Down, Tevatron Reveals Properties of Higgs Boson
sciencehabit writes: A U.S. atom smasher has made an important scientific contribution 3.5 years after it shut down. Scientists are reporting that the Tevatron collider in Batavia, Illinois, has provided new details about the nature of the famed Higgs boson — the particle that's key to physicists' explanation of how other fundamental particles get their mass and the piece in … [Link]
Mashable » Learn to draw the Peanuts' Woodstock for 'Draw a Bird Day'
Can you believe another Draw a Bird Day* is upon us? If your response to that is "| | / | | | | !" then never fear — your lack of planning and/or artistic ability won't be a problem. Because The Peanuts Movie director Steve Martino is here to show you how very easy it is to make a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Trek: Renegades – Official Trailer (Fan Film)
This thing has been in production since 2012, and we finally get an official trailer today! Check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! It is ten years after Voyager’s return from the Delta Quadrant, and the Federation is in a crisis. The Federation’s main suppliers of dilithium crystals are disappearing. Space and time have … [Link]
Slashdot » Why CSI: Cyber Matters
New submitter hypercard writes: CSI: Cyber has been the butt of many jokes in the infosec community since its inception. But in addition to facilitating lots of cyber bingo events and live tweets to call out technical errors, the show has real value in bringing awareness about infosec issues to the masses. Members of the Army Cyber Institute at West … [Link]
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