Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Ten US Senators Seek Investigation Into the Replacement of US Tech Workers
dcblogs notes this story about a bipartisan group of U.S. senators that has asked for an investigation into whether companies are firing American workers and replacing them with foreign workers for the sake of cutting costs. "Ten U.S. senators, representing the political spectrum, are seeking a federal investigation into displacement of IT workers by H-1B-using contractors. They are asking the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What’s New In ProgrammableWeb’s Directories – Thursday, April 9, 2015
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Let 'Key and Peele' catch you up on 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: NSFW language and spoilers (obviously) ahead. The exceptionally enthusiastic valet duo from Key and Peele are back to catch us up on Game of Thrones, just in time for Season 5's April 12 premiere. Let the sketch take you back through the early days of Khal Drogo ("big Dave Navarro") on through to Tyrion Lannister's dramatic season four ending … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Allows AIG To Use Drones For Insurance Inspections
An anonymous reader writes with news that AIG is the latest insurance company given permission by the FAA to use drones for inspections. "The Federal Aviation Administration has been rather stingy when it comes to giving companies the OK to test, let alone employ, drones. After getting permission this week, AIG joins State Farm and USAA as insurance providers with … [Link]
Mashable » Kentucky Derby becomes latest attraction to say no to selfie sticks
Add the Kentucky Derby to the growing list of attractions to shut out selfie stick-toting spectators. Churchill Downs outlawed selfie sticks and drones on Thursday in a bid to beef up its security this year, according to The Courier-Journal See also: Museums take aim at latest threat to priceless artwork: Selfie sticks The venerated racetrack joins a long line of stadiums, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon launches Elastic File System, Machine Learning offerings
Amazon today made a number of key AWS announcements at its AWS Summit in San Francisco. These include the launch of two new AWS services.
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Mashable » Steph Curry says he and his pops would whoop Doc and Austin Rivers
Shots fired! As their respective teams get chippier and chippier ahead of the NBA Playoffs that start April 18, Warriors guard Steph Curry just checked Clippers coach Doc Rivers and Clippers guard Austin Rivers (who is Doc's son) into the burn ward See also: Stephen Curry is the NBA's most Vine-worthy star The MVP candidate appeared on a recent episode … [Link]
Mashable » 'Let Me Drake That For You' is the only search engine Drake fans need
For those who prefer their novelty search engines tailored specifically to learning more about their favorite Canadian rappers, there is finally an answer. "Let Me Drake That For You" is a new search engine focused on all things Drake See also: Two Drakes are better than one Search any keyword ("crying" and "mom" are both good starting points) and the engine … [Link]
Mashable » Cult '90s film 'Empire Records' comes to life at Brooklyn record store
The dream of the '90s is alive in Brooklyn. On Wednesday, Brooklyn record store Rough Trade, hosted by event production company BBQ Films, transformed into the eponymous store from the 1995 film Empire Records. The cause for celebration? The 20th anniversary of Rex Manning Day, the film's fictional event for heartthrob singer Rex Manning. See also: 11 Rad Ways to Relive … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro follows a day in the life of Moxie, the therapy dog
Being an extremely cute dog seems great — everywhere you show up, people smile after catching a glimpse of you Moxie the two-year-old Portuguese water dog knows all about that, so the Certified Child Friendly therapy dog walked around with a GoPro to show you a day in her life She's an expert at wearing a GoPro, which she dons … [Link]
Slashdot » Virtual Desktop Makes Windows OS Oculus Rift-Capable
An anonymous reader writes Virtual Desktop is a free program that makes the Windows operating system compatible with the Oculus Rift VR headset. To the surprise of some, plugging the Oculus Rift into a computer doesn't result in a native view of the OS, meaning that users have to put on and take off the headset as they move from … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 8.3 bug disables Touch ID in the App Store for some users
If you're still waiting to download the emoji-filled iOS 8.3 update, you may want to think twice if you use Apple's Touch ID feature The latest iOS update, which rolled out Wednesday, has caused Touch ID to stop working in the App Store for some users. See also: Apple unleashes iOS 8.3 update for iPhone and iPad, including new emoji Many … [Link]
Mashable » Police officer's dashcam video released in Walter Scott shooting
State investigators released dashcam video from North Charleston police officer Michael Slager's patrol car on Thursday showing the traffic stop that led to the fatal police shooting of Walter Scott. The death of the 50-year-old unarmed black man on Saturday has triggered protests, the arrest and firing of Slager and — once again — a national debate over the actions of … [Link]
Mashable » If Google brings Android Wear to iPhone, the Apple Watch is in trouble
Steve Jobs, so incensed by how similar the first version of Android was to his precious iPhone, vowed to destroy it completely, famously promising to go "thermonuclear" on the platform. Jobs' successor, Apple CEO Tim Cook, may soon have his own thermonuclear moment if a new report is true about Google's intention to bring Android Wear to iOS. According to The … [Link]
Mashable » Boy says goodbye to his pet fish, and it will probably ruin your day
Rest in peace, little fish. A young boy said goodbye to his pet fish, Top, with a classic fishy funeral via his bathroom toilet. Luckily, mom is prepared with a big hug when his grief finally sinks in. When the funeral rites are done, he lets out one of the saddest cries you'll ever hear in your natural born life. … [Link]
Mashable » Here's all the gold MacBook porn you didn't know you wanted
There’s a lot to love about Apple's new MacBook: It's incredibly thin, portable and light. In fact, it's only a half a pound heavier than the original iPad But the newly redesigned MacBook has something else going for it, too: It comes in gold. Beautiful, shiny gold. See also: The new MacBook is the future of laptops: Our review There's no … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi sets Guinness World Record for selling 2 million smartphones in a day
Xiaomi — the Chinese smartphone manufacturer known for allegedly copying Apple's iPhone designs — has set a Guinness World Record for selling the most smartphones ever in one day. The company announced during its Mi Fan Fest this week that it sold 2.11 million phones in 24 hours, raking in $355 million in sales revenue See also: What is Xiaomi? Getting … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Introduce a 7-Year-Old To Programming?
THE_WELL_HUNG_OYSTER writes I'm a professional programmer and have been programming since I was a small boy. I want to introduce this to my 7-year-son but know nothing about teaching this to children. Since he enjoys Roblox and Minecraft very much, and knows how to use computers already, I suspect teaching him to write his own small games would be a … [Link]
Mashable » Is the cat going up or down the stairs? An analysis.
It’s been a while since relationships were irreparably damaged by The Dress, and people evidently crave the chaos There was a certain comfort in knowing that you, Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian are staring at the same picture and having heated debates with anyone who would listen about the color of a dress See also: 16 optical illusions more fun than … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New monkey species revealed thanks to distinctive penis
Camera traps set up in the remote highlands of Tibet have captured a new species of macaque – one with hairier neck and scrotum and a rounded penis 
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Mashable » The Rock revealed what he eats each day and it's absolutely obscene
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson — actor, professional wrestler and walking mass of muscle and sinew — recently shed light on his daily "diet." We want to emphasize the word "diet" because this list is more so a catalog of a cruise ship's entire buffet offerings. See also: 10 delicious breakfast sandwich combos you have to try Based on what Johnson told … [Link]
Mashable » Why your traditional agency will never really understand digital
This article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. If you compare the techniques of advertising between its “golden era” in the 1940s and ‘50s and today, little has changed, surprisingly From a radio spot for Hoover vacuums sixty years ago to the E-Trade baby at the … [Link]
Mashable » A look inside the world's largest indoor butterfly park
The world's largest indoor butterfly park recently opened in Dubai Shielding against the desert heat outside, the temperature-controlled Dubai Butterfly Garden is home to 15,000 butterflies from around the world. "This butterfly garden is the biggest covered one in the world. It's 2,600 square meters (8,530 square feet) with 15,000 butterflies, including butterflies and pupas," according to managing director Abdel … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Too Slow At Clearing Junkware From the Chrome Extension Store
Mark Wilson writes Malware is something computer users — and even mobile and tablet owners — are now more aware of than ever. That said, many people do not give a second thought to installing a browser extension to add new features to their most frequently used application. Despite the increased awareness, malware is not something a lot of web … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Frameworks are Challenging Programming Languages
Technology’s constant progress has led to the point where programming languages are less divisive than they used to be as cross-compilers are getting faster and easier.
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Mashable » How to copy your favorite Coachella style icons
Coachella: The only time of year — other than Halloween — when it’s perfectly acceptable to sport flower crowns, billowy maxi skirts and cut-off shorts in public. If it’s your first time attending, you’ll be tempted to fall into the music festival trap of doom by looking like every other basic who wears every hippie motif known to mankind. But you … [Link]
Mashable » Can Google save us from spoilers?
God save us from spoilers. Or perhaps it should be: “Google, save us from spoilers.” With the rise of social media, a chill goes down the spine of anyone who hears the term "spoiler alert," that phrase spawned to help people navigate away from posts and content that might ruin the end of Lost or explain that thing about the Russian president … [Link]
Mashable » Tyrannosaurs were ferocious fighters and cannibals
Remains of a mutilated dino victim provide strong evidence for what has long been suspected: T. rex and his kin were violent animals that also practiced cannibalism The remains, described in the latest issue of the journal PeerJ, are of the large carnivorous tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus, which suffered numerous injuries during its lifetime and was partially eaten after it died. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Uber now offers auto rickshaw service in India
Uber is offering a new type of vehicle as part of its service: auto rickshaws. The ride-hailing company announced on Thursday that it is rolling out UberAuto, a new service that allows New Delhi-based users to hail auto rickshaws from their phone. See also: You'll soon be able to request an Uber ride via other apps UberAuto works much like the … [Link]
Slashdot » 1+ Year Running Arch Linux On a Lenovo Yoga 2 Chronicled
New submitter KeithCu writes with a lengthy explanation of the joys (and just a handful of glitches) he's had in running Arch Linux on his ultraportable, a Lenovo Yoga 2. Other than the hardware-specific issues, I've been amazed by how well Arch Linux works, given that it doesn't have release cycles, or a big team with a lot of money … [Link]
Mashable » 'Meet the Press' host Chuck Todd among first-announced speakers for Digital Beltway
As technology continues to evolve, so does the role it plays in U.S. and global policy. The Digital Beltway conference in Washington, D.C. is designed to explore this intersection of politics and digital, fostering conversation between the thought leaders, activists and elected officials whose initiatives are driving the conversation See also: Mashable and United Nations Foundation announce Digital Beltway conference on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Megabucks pouring into global brain science projects
What's going on in your head? Billions of dollars are being poured into giant projects around the world to figure it out 
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Mashable » 8 ways to be everyone's favorite coworker
Presented by American GreetingsThe ThankList is presented by AmericanGreetings. We've all heard of a bucketlist, but what about a ThankList? It's a list of people you want to thank for shaping you as a person. And a step toward a world that's just a little bit nicer. Who’s on your ThankList?According to Gallup, the average workweek spans 47 hours for full-time … [Link]
Mashable » Legos are serious business in this kid parody of 'Furious 7'
Kids make Furious 7 It's a vicious world out there. Some people will shoot a Carpi Sun right out of your hand without looking back In this Furious 7 parody, the gang's all back — and about three decades younger — but their priorities are (mostly) the same. "There's nothing more important than family," says a kid version of Vin … [Link]
Slashdot » U.S Pens $200 Million Deal For Massive Nuclear Security-Focused Supercomputer
An anonymous reader writes For the first time in over twenty years of supercomputing history, a chipmaker [Intel] has been awarded the contract to build a leading-edge national computing resource. This machine, expected to reach a peak performance of 180 petaflops, will provide massive compute power to Argonne National Laboratory, which will receive the HPC gear in 2018. Supercomputer maker … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. airports saw surge in long delays this winter
There was a surge in long tarmac delays at U.S. airports in February, including several during a snowstorm in Dallas. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday that 16 domestic flights were stuck on the ground for more than three hours, and eight international flights were delayed for more than four hours, in February. Federal rules prohibit airlines from holding planes … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Apple's new MacBook in action
Take a look at Apple's newest MacBook in all of its shiny, gold glory. This is Apple's thinnest, lightest notebook yet; it's only half an inch thick. It also features a Retina display, a single USB-C port, a new keyboard and a new Force Touch trackpad This laptop isn't for everyone, though. If you're a power user or you need … [Link]
Mashable » Rapid global warming may be coming sooner than you think
A new study bolsters the case that a period of much faster global warming may be imminent, if not already beginning. The study, published Wednesday in Geophysical Research Letters, uses climate records gleaned from coral reefs in the South Pacific to recreate sea surface temperatures and ocean heat content dating back to 1791. The corals examined were from Fiji, Tonga and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why a Multiprotocol Approach will be Used for Industrial IOT
Think one standard will rule them all as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) matures? Andrew Foster recently provided reason for you to think again as he claims the IIoT will not use a single data-connectivity standard any time soon.
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Mashable » Neolithic jewelry shows some Europeans resisted the transition to farming
The adoption of farming has completely and definitively changed the relation between humans and nature. For the first time, by putting nature at their service through the development of a production economy, humans became the masters of their own destiny. It is one of the major economic shifts that occurred in the human evolution but also, by the adoption of a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fabric fights off fire and water at the same time
Flame-retardant fabrics normally degrade when washed, but a water-repelling coating could make your flame-proof suit or sofa self-cleaning 
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New Scientist – News » Hay fever: Why it's not to be sneezed at
With hay fever going epidemic thanks to pollution and invasive super-pollens, we may have to turn to novel treatments to control our immune systems 
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Mashable » 5 women could face years in Chinese prison for fighting for their rights
Five Chinese women's rights activists may face years in prison over demonstrations they had planned for International Women's Day last month. The women, who were initially detained under suspicions of "picking quarrels and provoking troubles," may face far more serious police-recommended charges of "organizing a crowd to disturb public order." See also: The Chinese government tried, but failed, to keep these … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Finally Accepts Cash — For Autorickshaws In Delhi
An anonymous reader writes Car-hailing giant Uber has launched a new service called UberAUTO in Delhi, which will not only make no charge for hailing an autorickshaw, but will permit customers to pay cash for the first time in the company's history. As there seems to be no specific reason why the three-wheeled carriers should be exempt from Uber's online-only … [Link]
Mashable » 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' gets a reveal date — but that's all we know
The next Call of Duty — which we can all safely assume is Call of Duty: Black Ops III — is set for an April 26 reveal. Activision confirmed as much in a brief teaser that features a virtual camera panning around what appears to be the iconic Black Ops soldier's silhouette, made up of random, swirling alphanumerics. As the camera moves, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » M^3: The World’s Smallest Computer
We finally have it, people. A computer so small it is comparative in size to a grain of rice. But do not let the size of the M^3 (real name: Michigan Micro Mote) fool you. It is completely capable of taking pictures and reading temps, among other things. It was created by the folks over at The University of Michigan … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Campaigner & Publishers Battle Over ‘Dead’ Video Games
Digital rights campaigners want legal protection for gamers who want to carry on playing games after the relevant servers have shut down. But software firms have reportedly opposed such a move as promoting hacking. The issue has been raised by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and involves games which rely on access to an online server to work. This isn’t necessarily … [Link]
Mashable » How to preorder the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch will be available to purchase online on April 24, but preorders for the new smartwatch begin on Friday. As expected, online preorders will begin at the Apple Online Store at 12:01 a.m. PT on Friday for delivery on April 24. See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review Apple says that it expects … [Link]
Mashable » Mutiny has arrived in new 'Halt and Catch Fire' photo
Season 2 of Halt and Catch Fire is going to be pure chaos At least, that seems to be the indication in the AMC show's new promo photo, below, which you're seeing first on Mashable See also: The Internet is a cranky newborn in this 'Halt and Catch Fire' Season 2 clip 
Scoot McNairy ("Gordon"), Kerry Bishe ("Donna"), Mackenzie Davis ("Cameron") … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Creates Office Dedicated To "Algorithmic Transparency"
jfruh writes When Facebook's EdgeRank algorithm filters a meme you posted out of your friends' feed, you might find that annoying. When your bank's algorithm denies you a mortgage, that has a serious effect on your life. But both kinds of algorithms are generally opaque to customers and regulators, and the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection has set up an … [Link]
Mashable » New York City mayor 'stands up' for crumbling transportation infrastructure
NEW YORK CITY — On Wednesday evening, a water main break flooded a subway station in Manhattan's West Village. Very soon after, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted that he was taking mass transit to the office Thursday, asking fellow New Yorkers to do the same. See also: New York City's Knickerbocker Hotel reopens more than a century after … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Can Improved Third-Party Apps Save the Apple Watch
Looking for an opportunity to outshine the competition? Designing killer third-party apps for the Apple Watch could be the meal ticket you're looking for. According to the first set of reviews of Apple's forthcoming wearable, the third-party app experience leaves a lot to be desired.
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Mashable » 15 new emoji that look like celebrities
Finally, we've been given the proper tools to express ourselves more accurately when talking about pop culture Apple released a more diverse set of emoji in its latest update, and celebrity gossip between friends just got a whole lot more visual. See also: How the world reacted to Apple's new emoji keyboard While many are excited just to see a broader … [Link]
Mashable » Godzilla, king of …. a city in Tokyo?!
The one and only king of the monsters, Godzilla, is now a special resident and tourism ambassador for Tokyo's Shinjuku ward During a celebratory ceremony Thursday, a 171-foot Godzilla head was unveiled at a Toho office, the production company responsible for the 1954 original movie, and an actor in a rubber suit met the mayor of Shinjuku, Kenichi Yoshizumi. He … [Link]
Mashable » Flower fossil seeds controversy over its age and authenticity
A tiny flower pressed between layers of sandstone for more than 160 million years could be the oldest flower fossil ever found, a new study reports. However, not everyone agrees that the fossil represents an actual flower or that it is as old as the study claims. Like modern flowers, the fossil sports sepals and petals, the researchers said. However, its … [Link]
Mashable » No trolling allowed: How thousands of Redditors collaborated to build a video game
When you're creating something really complicated — a piece of software, a work of art or a video game — logic dictates you wouldn't ask every single person to come down to your office to take part in the process. Or invite the anonymous, potentially strange power of the Internet in either. Game designers Frank Lantz and Nik Mikros, along with … [Link]
Slashdot » Reason: How To Break the Internet (in a Bad Way)
Widespread public sentiment favors the FCC's move to impose rules intended to establish "net neutrality"; an anonymous reader writes with a skeptical viewpoint: "No decent person," write Geoffrey Manne and Ben Sperry in a special issue of Reason, "should be *for* net neutrality." Across the board, the authors write, letting the FCC dictate ISP business practices will result in everything … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SDKs.io Search Engine Aids SDK Discoverability
Automatic SDK generator APImatic has released a free SDK search engine site, SDKs.io.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BIOSHOCK: An Honest Game Trailer [Video]
From the developer that brought you one of the most influential and revolutionary first-person shooter games ever, comes System Shock 2: Under Water. Bioshock! [Smosh Games] The post BIOSHOCK: An Honest Game Trailer [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Pacapong: A Game That Mixes Pac-Man, Pong, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong
Pacapong is a game that gloriously mixes Pacman, Pong, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong in just one game. Download Pacapong HERE (Windows, Mac & Linux) [Alpha Beta Gamer] The post Pacapong: A Game That Mixes Pac-Man, Pong, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Extreme inbreeding is no big deal for mountain gorillas
The most endangered gorillas seem to have been interbreeding for thousands of years, and they've purged themselves of potentially fatal mutations 
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Mashable » It's here: 'True Detective' Season 2 trailer gives a first look at the action
So much happens in this True Detective Season 2 trailer that it's hard to process Quick take: I can't wait for that Vince Vaughn/Colin Farrell stare-off scene; Rachel McAdams looks awesome as a cop; and someone needs to start a Twitter account for Colin Farrell's bolo tie See also: 'True Detective' Season 2: Twitter Predicts the Cast Oh, and hello, … [Link]
Mashable » What the Safari favicon fix is all about
In the recent slew of updates brought by OS X Yosemite 10.10.3, which included a new Photos app and more than 300 new emoji, one tiny but very important fix is easily overlooked: Safari no longer saves website favicon URLs while in Private Browsing mode Until now, even if you were browsing privately in Safari — which should leave absolutely no … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell Expands Intel RealSense Tablet Lineup With 10.5-Inch Venue 10 7000 2-in-1
MojoKid writes "Dell unveiled a new Android 2-in-1 today, the Venue 10 7000, which brings with it many of the same hardware features that we saw with their popular Venue 8 7000 8-inch tablet. It's powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 2560×1600 10-inch display. You'll also find a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Clearbit APIs Aim to be Data Backbone of Business Decisions
Clearbit launched last month with a set of APIs aimed at drastically improving business data.
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Mashable » Wisconsin man arrested in U.S. after attempting to join ISIS
A Wisconsin man was arrested on Wednesday upon returning to the U.S. from Turkey, after he allegedly attempting to join Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Syria. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Joshua Van Haften, 34, of Madison was arrested at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. He was charged with attempting to provide material support, in the form of himself, … [Link]
Mashable » New MacBook verdicts: What reviewers are saying
Apple’s new MacBook is a controversial little laptop On the one hand, it's ultra-light at two pounds, has nine hours of battery life, brandishes a gorgeous 12-inch Retina display and comes in three colors — including gold. On the other hand, the super-thin laptop has a new, flatter keyboard with keys that have less travel depth, an underpowered Intel Core M … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Cats Knock Stuff Down on the Floor [Comic]
[Source: Paeregrine.cast] The post Why Cats Knock Stuff Down on the Floor [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Indiana Jones’ Rolling Boulder Scene in Real Life [Video]
While at the Zorb park in Rotorua, New Zealand, Devin Supertramp filmed a bunch of people running down a hill while being chased by a giant inflatable ball, a little like the boulder scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark. [devinsupertramp | Via TA] The post Indiana Jones’ Rolling Boulder Scene in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Slashdot » French TV Network TV5Monde Targeted In 'Pro-ISIS' Cyberattack
An anonymous reader writes French broadcaster TV5Monde [was] today working to regain control of its 11 television channels and online platforms after hackers claiming ties with the Islamic State hijacked its network on Wednesday evening, forcing the media group to show only pre-recorded content. The television network was able to return in part to its planned schedule by 1:00am (23:00 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Radicalisation: A mental health issue, not a religious one
To understand the appeal of extremist ideologies we need to look beyond the usual explanations, says a professor of epidemiology 
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New Scientist – News » Artificial islands appear on reef in disputed sea
Satellite images capture a new chain of islands being built by China in an attempt to claim disputed waters 
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Mashable » Trapped in suburbia: The tale of one deer that just wants to escape
Oh, deer. This is embarrassing. This dad and amateur nature filmmaker got pretty pumped when he spotted a deer trying to hop a fence behind his house. The poor animal couldn't seem to find its way out of the suburban backyard maze Here's hoping it will find its place and eventually settle down. Godzilla, king of …. a city in … [Link]
Mashable » Robin Hood proves hero habits die hard in 'Once Upon a Time' sneak peek
Starting a new life is harder than it looks, especially when you're a forest dweller who suddenly takes up residence in New York City. In Sunday's episode of Once Upon a Time, Robin and Marian arrive in the Big Apple and are prepping to set up a home base, with help from Baelfire, who's opened up his apartment to them. … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift revealed her mom's cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt Tumblr post
Ever since Taylor Swift joined Tumblr, she has used the platform as a way to connect with fans On Thursday, she used it to share somber personal news See also: Taylor Swift got Dashboard Confessional to crash her friend's party In a heartfelt post, Swift let fans know that her mother, Andrea, was recently diagnosed with cancer Swift wrote that she … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The VR growth cycle: Whats different this time around
Consumer virtual reality (VR) is in the midst of a dizzying and exhilarating upswing. A new breed of systems, pioneered by Oculus and centered on head-worn displays with breakthrough quality, are minting believers — whether investors, developers, journalists, or early-adopting … [Link]
Mashable » 'Silicon Valley' Season 2 plays to strengths of first season
HBO’s Silicon Valley is finally back With Season 2 slated to debut on Sunday, Mashable got an early preview of the show's first two episodes at the its San Francisco premiere. In a nutshell, they mostly play to strengths of Season 1, featuring a slew of cameos from prominent startup founders and CEOs, tech-fueled gags and yes, lots of penis jokes. … [Link]
Slashdot » Senate Draft of No Child Left Behind Act Draft Makes CS a 'Core' Subject
theodp (442580) writes "If at first you don't succeed, lobby, lobby again. That's a lesson to be learned from Microsoft and Google, who in 2010 launched advocacy coalition Computing in the Core, which aimed "to strengthen K-12 computer science education and ensure that computer science is one of the core academic subjects that prepares students for jobs in our digital … [Link]
Mashable » Canada and Russia beat tropical countries to top global deforestation list
Not very long ago, tropical countries like Indonesia and Brazil were cast as the main villains of global forest conservation efforts. These countries have been chopping down huge swaths of rainforests to make way for agriculture and palm oil plantations, among other uses By and large, they still are — but compared to other countries, there may be sufficient evidence now … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Snow Knows: An Animated Series That Explores the Facts that Jon Snow Knows… Nothing
“Snow knows” is a new animated web series that explores the fact that Jon Snow knows nothing via short 35 second long videos. [Snow Knows] The post Snow Knows: An Animated Series That Explores the Facts that Jon Snow Knows… Nothing appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The new MacBook is the future of laptops: Our review
The most important thing about the new MacBook isn't necessarily what it is now, but what it representsThis is the future.The Apple Watch might be Apple's newest product category, but for a lot of us, the most exciting new product to come out of Cupertino is the new MacBook.Apple's newest laptop is impossibly thin, incredibly light and has a screen that's … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Orange is the New Black' ladies are badder than ever in Season 3 trailer
Piper, Red, Crazy Eyes and the rest of the inmates are back, and things might get rough. Who are we kidding? They're definitely going to get rough. See also: 9 'Orange Is the New Black' Actresses In and Out of Character Netflix released a new trailer for Season 3 of Orange is the New Black on Thursday, and it features … [Link]
Mashable » Floppy discs prove they're still useful with a rendition of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
This old-school floppy disc Nirvana cover smells like burnt hard drive. YouTuber Arganalthturns various unrelated computer noises into inventive and evocative covers ranging from Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" to "Ken's Theme" from Street Fighter. The channel uses six floppy disc drives and two hard disc drives wired together in an old suitcase to create these circuit-bent nostalgic masterpieces. … [Link]
Mashable » 20+ events in PR, marketing and entertainment
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find anything that's right for you, check out dozens of other events featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Mashable » What would have happened without that video of Walter Scott?
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Many protesters here have asked one question after video surfaced of a police officer killing Walter Scott: They want to know why, before the footage, media reports seemed to run only with the narrative from the local police department "I feel like this video pointed out that the images we create in the media are false," … [Link]
Mashable » 'Chewie' is the 'Star Wars' and 'Louie' crossover the galaxy needs
One gaping hole in the Star Wars saga is that you don't really get to know much about Chewbacca's backstory. Did you even know Chewie is a single dad? And that he's actually a pretty successful comedian? See also: The secret sex lives of 'Star Wars' droids Everyone's favorite Wookiee co-pilot has so much in common with Louis C.K. that when … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Leaves Chinese CNNIC Root In OS X and iOS Trusted Stores
Trailrunner7 writes When it was revealed late last month that a Chinese certificate authority had allowed an intermediate CA to issue unauthorized certificates for some Google domains, both Google and Mozilla reacted quickly and dropped trust in CNNIC altogether. Apple on Wednesday released major security upgrades for both of its operating systems, and the root certificate for CNNIC, the Chinese … [Link]
Mashable » Mother of 6 boys flips out when she discovers she's having a girl
Imagine that you're the mother of six boys. Let that sink in for a minuteSix boys. One mother knows the struggle all too well. So when she found out that her seventh child will be a girl, her reaction was priceless. The reality of bringing your significant other home for the holidays Mom calls C-SPAN to scold her sons on … [Link]
Mashable » 'I kill if I want to': Russian rebel commander says he shot dead 15 Ukrainian POWs
A Russian commander in the Kremlin-backed separatist battalion in eastern Ukraine claims to have shot dead 15 Ukrainian soldiers taken captive by his fighters Meanwhile, Amnesty International discovered evidence of summary killings of Ukrainian soldiers at the hands of separatists. See also: Ukraine's nameless dead 'would take forever to count' In a telephone interview with the Kyiv Post on April 3, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Coder’s Childhood : The Accessories Menu [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » UPDATED: The New “Geeks are Sexy” T-Shirt Store! (All Tees Just $14!)
Edit: Sorry guys, the shirts went back to their regular price yesterday, but they’re now back at $14. I’ve also added a bunch of other ones to the store (on page 2 at the link), so be sure to check ‘em all out! Just a quick post to let you know of our new t-shirt store! We just partnered with … [Link]
Mashable » An emotional Vin Diesel sang 'See You Again' as sweet tribute to Paul Walker
Vin Diesel sang a few shaky lines from the song "See You Again" during a press interview to promote his film, Furious 7, on Wednesday. The poignant lyrics are a moving tribute to his friend and co-star Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in 2013 The song, originally by Wiz Khalifia and Charlie Puth, is on the film's … [Link]
Mashable » The top 13 companies for women in tech
If there's anything the Ellen Pao trial showed, it's that sexism is still alive in Silicon Valley. But some tech companies are trying to change that The Anita Borg Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women in technology, has released a study on the top companies in the world for female technologists. It analyzed 35 companies with a combined … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Some Developers Are Live-Streaming Their Coding Sessions
itwbennett writes Adam Wulf recently spent two weeks live-streaming himself writing every line of code for a new mobile app. He originally started to live-stream as 'a fun way to introduce the code to the community.' But he quickly learned that it helps him to think differently than when he was coding without the camera on. "Usually when I work, … [Link]
Mashable » A porn star is one of the candidates running in the local UK elections
LONDON — People make a lot of career changes, but porn star to politician is one of the rarer moves John Langley, a.k.a. Johnny Rockard, is representing UKIP in Bristol as a local election candidate. The 49-year-old also happens to both star in and recruit women for porn films. See also: How to register to vote in the UK general election … [Link]
Mashable » Police to use pepper-spraying drones on unruly crowds in India
Police in a northern Indian city have been experimenting with a new method of crowd control: drones equipped with pepper spray. The police force in Lucknow, the capital city of northern Uttar Pradesh state, purchased a fleet of UAVs that can lift 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds), according to The Indian Express, and aim to use them to control mobs with pepper … [Link]
Mashable » The Knicks' atrocious season, epitomized in one dark Vine
The New York Knicks are so bad this season that the New York Times — the Times! — temporarily removed its beat writer from normal duties so he could travel the country to write about people who actually know how to play basketball The Knicks won't even reach 20 wins this season, which will be an embarrassing first for one of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Control smartphones with a stroke of your hair
Hairware is a switch woven into hair extensions that can be used discreetly to activate apps 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Building big data systems in academia and industry
Mikio Braun is a machine learning researcher who also enjoys software engineering. We first met when he co-founded a real-time analytics company called streamdrill. Since then, Ive always had great conversations with him on many topics in the data space. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Open source won, so whats next?
Twenty years ago, open source was a cause. Ten years ago, it was the underdog. Today, it sits upon the Iron Throne ruling all it surveys. Software engineers now use open source frameworks, languages, and tools in almost all projects. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The next big thing sits between techs push and consumers pull
I recently sat down with Pilgrim Beart, co-founder of AlertMe, which he recently sold to British Gas for $100 million. Beart is a computer engineer and founder of several startups, including his latest venture 1248. Identifying the gap between technology … [Link]
Mashable » Sabra recalls 30,000 cases of hummus over listeria concerns
NEW YORK — About 30,000 cases of Sabra hummus sold nationwide are being recalled due to a possible Listeria contamination. Listeria is a food-borne illness that can cause high fevers and nausea in minor cases, but the infections can be fatal to people with weakened immune systems and young children; they can also cause miscarriages in pregnant women. There have been … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lego Dimensions' is the latest game to transport your toys into the TV
WB Games just put Skylanders and D~ Infinity on notice with the reveal of a new toys-to-life Lego game called Lego Dimensions. The $99 starter pack (per Toys R Us listings) includes the game, a Lego Toy Pad (think Skylanders' portal), Lego Gateway building bricks, three Lego minifigures (The Lego Movie's Batman, Gandalf, and Wyldstyle), and a Lego Batmobile. The game is in development at TT Games, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 75% Off Select SwissGear Laptop Backpacks
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 75% off on select SwissGear laptop backpacks. There’s some great, high qualit laptop backpacks in there, so if you need one, now is the time to act! [Up to 75% Off Select SwissGear Laptop Backpacks] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 75% … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Algorithm Tells You When Your Best Employee Is About To Leave You
An anonymous reader writes "Former Netflix data scientist Mohammad Sabah has used the basis of the video-streaming company's movie-recommendation engine to create a new system to predict when valuable employees are likely to leave your company for pastures new. The new application 'Workday Talent Insights' uses the basis of the engine to correlate diverse factors such as interval between promotions … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt revealed a new 'Jurassic World' clip (no dinosaurs, all Pratt)
MTV premiered a new clip from Jurassic World on Wednesday night, the highly-anticipated reboot to Jurassic Park. The film's star, Chris Pratt, helped debut the 90-second snippet, which sadly features absolutely no dinosaurs The gist of the clip goes like this: something, something, "respect." Something, something, "alive." Something, something, "Chris Pratt's muscles are getting bigger." See also: 14 dinosaurs that will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deus Ex: Mankind Divided [Game Announcement Trailer]
I loved the last game in the Deus Ex series, so I can’t help but feel a little excited about this new sequel! Deus Ex: Mankind Divided directly follows the aftermath of the Aug Incident, a day when mechanically augmented citizens all over the world were stripped of control over their minds and bodies, resulting in the deaths of millions … [Link]
Mashable » 9 simple stretches for your exhausting Coachella weekend
The constant standing, walking and dancing for hours straight at a music festival is bound to create some very sore attendees Personal trainer Oscar Smith of O-D Studio in New York City came to Mashable to show us some easy but effective partner stretches that'll work out all the kinks in your neck, legs and lower back. That way, nothing can … [Link]
Slashdot » Did Natural Selection Make the Dutch the Tallest People On the Planet?
sciencehabit writes The Dutch population has gained an impressive 20 centimeters in the past 150 years and is now officially the tallest on the planet. Scientists chalk up most of that increase to rising wealth, a rich diet, and good health care, but a new study suggests something else is going on as well: The Dutch growth spurt may be … [Link]
Mashable » Alcatel's Idol 3 flagship available for pre-order on April 21
Alcatel Idol 3 will be available for pre-orders online for $249 starting April 21, the company has announced The pre-order price, which Alcatel told us about when we first saw the device in late February, is slightly lower than the suggested retailed price of $279. Both prices are for an unlocked device See also: Alcatel's Idol 3 lets you make calls … [Link]
Mashable » Further proof Julia Louis-Dreyfus would be a delightful party guest
Jimmy Fallon has invented your new favorite dinner party game — but just make sure Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a guest at that party The actress stopped by Wednesday's Tonight Show and adorably failed at "The Whisper Challenge." It's OK Julia, we're pretty confident "sausage penis" was the correct answer, too 
Noisy upstairs neighbors finally reveal what they're doing up there … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Auto-Dial Billed As Solution To Burned Sauces
A funded Kickstarter project wants to use a temperature sensor and automated control knob to stop you burning or undercooking the contents of your saucepan. The makers clearly haven’t met my stovetop. While we can’t all afford a sous vide machine, several products on the market already automate cooking to make sure meats cook perfectly. These include ovens that contain … [Link]
Mashable » Mophie expands its 'Space' storage accessories to iPhone 6 and iPad mini
Having conquered the battery pack world and establishing itself as a company that makes quality mobile accessories, Mophie's now ready to tackle the next big mobile challenge: storage. Last year, Mophie released the Space Pack for the iPhone 5 and 5S, a twofer battery pack case that also contained additional flash storage. For phase two, the company's expanding the Space … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn pays $1.5B for online educator lynda.com in its biggest acquisition yet
LinkedIn announced its biggest acquisition yet on Thursday, spending $1.5 billion for online education company lynda.com. The deal adds a new revenue stream to LinkedIn — lynda.com is reportedly already profitable — as well as a deep slate of web-based learning programs, as the social network looks to provide more utility for users beyond its professional connections See also: LinkedIn is … [Link]
Mashable » Walter Scott's death isn't a shock for locals in South Carolina
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Many people who live North Charleston acknowledge that the video of Walter Scott's death is brutal. They're just not that surprised by what it shows Locals told Mashable that police brutality toward black residents is routine in North Charleston; the video has simply brought that to national attention. But when it comes to daily life, some … [Link]
Slashdot » ESA Rebukes EFF's Request To Exempt Abandoned Games From Some DMCA Rules
eldavojohn writes It's 2015 and the EFF is still submitting requests to alter or exempt certain applications of the draconian DMCA. One such request concerns abandoned games that utilized or required online servers for matchmaking or play (PDF warning) and the attempts taken to archive those games. A given examples is Madden '09, which had its servers shut down a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Would I have the genome of my baby sequenced?
Finding out your newborn's genetic fate could soon be reality for parents. Helen Thomson looks at the moral dilemmas many of us may face 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » A new dawn of car tech: customization through software, not hardware
Throughout much of early-to-mid 20th century, cutting-edge design and technology found its way into cars. Following the invention of the integratedcircuit, chips and bits started displacing pistons and gears in the hearts and minds of engineers. Silicon Valleys gravitational force … [Link]
Mashable » The best ways to save money for college
Mashable’s latest #BizChats Twitter chat shared tips on how people can pay their way through college See also: Learn how to pay for college in our next #BizChats Several college finance experts shared key insights on the most effective ways to prep for paying for college without breaking the bank, including: Jodi Okun, college financial aid advisor; Kim Clark, financial journalist … [Link]
Mashable » Where are the most popular first date spots?
“In the car I just can't wait / to pick you up on our very first date." You may recognize these lyrics from Blink-182's "First Date" (hello, 2001). But where exactly was lead singer Mark Hoppus going? See also: 13 Plane Confessions From the People Running Your Flight Analyzing the data of more than 200,000 online daters, dating app Clover — … [Link]
Slashdot » The Courage of Bystanders Who Press "Record"
HughPickens.com writes Robinson Meyer writes in The Atlantic that in the past year, after the killings of Michael Brown and Tamir Rice, many police departments and police reformists have agreed on the necessity of police-worn body cameras. But the most powerful cameras aren't those on officer's bodies but those wielded by bystanders. We don't yet know who shot videos of … [Link]
Mashable » Boston Globe's strategy to win New Hampshire primary coverage: Facebook, and Twitter, and Meerkat, and Reddit, and Snapchat
The candidates in the 2016 Presidential election are going to have to woo millennials. So are the newspapers. The Boston Globe has a secret weapon: James Pindell, the Globe's lead political reporter for the 2016 primaries. At 36, Pindell is no millennial, but with his digital savvy, he plays one on TV — and in the newspaper, the website, and on … [Link]
Mashable » Walter Scott loved dancing, dominoes and the Dallas Cowboys
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Thaddeus Johnson and Romaine Scott would have never gotten engaged if it wasn't for Walter Scott They hit it off as soon as Walter introduced them — Thaddeus was one of his best friends from elementary school, and Romaine was his cousin — and soon, the three were spending nearly every weekend together along with Walter's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pre-Inca canals may solve Lima's water crisis
Restoring an ancient canal network could halve the Peruvian capital's water deficit at a fraction of a cost of building a desalination plant 
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Mashable » An artist has made 650 mud figures by the Thames to highlight social injustice
LONDON — A woman has been sitting on the shore of the Thames sculpting small figurines out of mud. Her name is Liz Crow, and she's an artist and activist with disabilities. She's been crafting 650 of the tiny people at low tide for the last ten days, building a small mud army that forms the central part of an art … [Link]
Mashable » 9 awesome iOS 8 features that can benefit your business
iOS 8 is jam-packed with cool features for users, and it has already led to some exciting new opportunities for developers. Now that it's been around for a few months (and it's been downloaded to the majority of users' devices), I wanted to find out how founders and their developers are taking advantage of the operating system from a business standpoint. … [Link]
Mashable » Why rape victims don't want to give reporters the names of their attackers
Kendall Anderson is terrified to let a reporter contact the man she says raped her in September 2013 Anderson, a 21-year-old student at Mills College in Oakland, California, has publicly shared details of the assault, which took place on a first date in her dorm room. She wants to raise awareness about the treatment of rape victims See also: How do … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Changing China's tastes could save world's wildlife
Demand for ivory and shark fins may finally be falling, thanks to campaigns that directly target the consumers of illegally poached goods 
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Mashable » Wingsuit pilot flies through flag on a volcano in breathtaking footage
Wingsuit one-upmanship just got taken up a notch. While we've seen people fly through caves, jump off hot air balloons and soar over New York city in the suits, few have been this daring. See also: Daredevil in a Wingsuit Plunges 6,000 Feet Off Hot Air Balloon Chilean wingsuit pilot Sebastian Alvarez placed two people holding his national flag on … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 9 April 2015
Google’s Patent on Virtual People Personalities — via IEEE Spectrum, who are not bullish, a method for downloadable personalities. Prior art? Don’t talk to me about prior art. The only thing more depressing than this patent is the tech commentary … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: TCP/IP – $64.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "TCP/IP" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-10 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Judge and lawyer killed in shooting at Milan courthouse
A man on trial for fraudulent bankruptcy opened fire in Milan's courthouse Thursday, killing his lawyer, a co-defendant and a judge before being captured. Italian news agency ANSA said the shooting took place in the Italian city's Palazzo di Giustizia or Palace of Justice, adding that the man who opened fire is thought to be a defendant in an bankruptcy case … [Link]
Mashable » How will powdered alcohol affect music festival goers?
Powdered alcohol is slated to hit shelves this summer — just in time for music festival season. Palcohol is a powder that becomes a standard mixed drink containing one shot of alcohol when dissolved in six ounces of water. It was approved by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on March 10 for legal sale in the United … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sparks of consciousness mapped in most detail yet
The hallmark of consciousness is a stable response to sensory input – a detailed look at this signature could be used to gauge a person's level of awareness 
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Slashdot » Microsoft Creates a Docker-Like Container For Windows
angry tapir writes Hoping to build on the success of Docker-based Linux containers, Microsoft has developed a container technology to run on its Windows Server operating system. The Windows Server Container can be used to package an application so it can be easily moved across different servers. It uses a similar approach to Docker's, in that all the containers running … [Link]
Mashable » Siri has a New Zealand accent so kiwis can say 'six' again
It seems everything is coming up New Zealand recently. First there was the local version of Netflix, Nitflux, and now Apple's Siri is fixing her vowels in attempt to sound like and understand Kiwi English. The virtual assistant will be able to be set to "New Zealand English," allowing for the user to say "six" without it getting mistaken for a … [Link]
Mashable » Ex-police chief thinks jewellery heist and Central London fire are connected
LONDON — The destructive cable fire under a pavement in Holborn that resulted in a mass evacuation of parts of the city, and the closure of several workplaces and museums for a number of days, could have been started by those responsible for Easter weekend's jewel heist, a former police chief has said. The connection was made by the former head … [Link]
Mashable » Australia, your emoji collection now includes the Aussie flag
Happiness really does come in small packages. Australians rejoiced today as news broke they can finally complete the text they have been waiting to send to Shezza That's right, Apple has added the Australian flag to the emoji keyboard in the iOS 8.3 update. Next year, we might get lucky and score a Southern Cross tattoo and a frangipani It's been … [Link]
Mashable » French TV network TV5Monde hacked by group claiming ISIS ties
A French television network has been hacked by people claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) group, the channel's director said Thursday. See also: ISIS video raises speculation that Paris attacker's partner is among jihadis The hackers briefly cut transmission of 11 channels belonging to TV5 Monde and took over its websites and social media accounts. The channel's director, Yves Bigot, … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell Expands Intel RealSense Tablet Lineup With 10.5-Inch Venue 10 7000 2-in-1
MojoKid writes "Dell unveiled a new Android 2-in-1 today, the Venue 10 7000, which brings with it many of the same hardware features that we saw with their popular Venue 8 7000 8-inch tablet. It's powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 2560×1600 10-inch display. You'll also find a … [Link]
Mashable » Australians will be able to do their banking on the Apple Watch
Amid the hype of the Apple Watch reviews and new emoji release, Commonwealth Bank announced it is boarding the Apple wearable train. The CommBank app for Apple Watch will allow a user to bring up their balance with a tap of the watch, it can locate nearby ATMs and will allow for Cardless Cash withdrawals at ATMs. See also: Behold: The … [Link]
Slashdot » Google To Offer Ad-Free YouTube – At a Price
First time accepted submitter totalcaos writes YouTube announced today its plans for an ad-free, subscription-based service by way of an email sent out to YouTube Partners. The email details the forthcoming option, which will offer consumers the choice to pay for an "ads-free" version of YouTube for a monthly fee. The additional monetization option requires partners to agree to updated … [Link]
Mashable » All you need to know if you illegally downloaded 'Dallas Buyers Club'
The Australian Federal Court ruled on Tuesday in favour of the film studio behind Dallas Buyers Club in a landmark case against piracy. The case, Dallas Buyers Club LLC v. iiNet, saw Australian Internet service providers go head to head with the film's copyright holder Voltage Pictures, who were seeking to acquire the personal details of 4,726 Australian customers who had … [Link]
Mashable » A different kind of protest at North Charleston City Hall
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — North Charleston has seen protests after Walter Scott, a black man, was shot and killed here by a white police officer on Saturday. The city has heard chants that have become common across the country, such as "Black lives matter." But Wednesday night outside North Charleston City Hall was a different kind of gathering They weren't there … [Link]
Slashdot » Bell Labs Fighting To Get More Bandwidth Out of Copper
jfruh writes You might think that DSL lost the race to cable and fibre Internet years ago, but Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs is working on a host or projects to extract more and faster bandwidth out of existing technologies. The company's G.fast technology aims to get hundreds of megabits a second over telephone lines. Other projects are aiming to boost speeds … [Link]
Mashable » Obama at Bob Marley Museum: "I still have all the albums"
It didn't take long for President Barack Obama to head to the Bob Marley Museum after arriving in Jamaica and shaking hands with foreign dignitaries. About an hour and 15 minutes after Air Force One touched down at Norman Manley Airport in Kingston, Obama visited the museum, which is based in a large Victorian house that was the reggae singer's abode … [Link]
Mashable » Gentle giant: Australian footy star helps crying girl face her fears
An Australian footy player has shown what it means to be a star. Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker came to the rescue of an upset young girl before a match at Adelaide Oval against North Melbourne on Sunday. See also: There's still no taco emoji. WTF? The girl, named as seven-year-old Satine Cahill by the Adelaide Football Club, was the team's … [Link]
Mashable » Volunteer pilots help dogs get a second chance at life
LOS ANGELES, California — For some dogs, a chance at the good life takes off when the pilots do. Thousands of pooches facing euthanasia — some just hours from death — get loaded on planes each year and flown to new homes in places with shortages of adoptable pets. Groups such as California-based Wings of Rescue or South Carolina-based Pilots N … [Link]
Mashable » Noisy upstairs neighbors finally reveal what they're doing up there
Anyone who has an upstairs neighbor knows the frustration — what are they even doing up there? Are they bowling? Why is she running in high heels? Sometimes it's difficult to associate the awful sounds you're hearing in your ceiling with a noise that a human can naturally produce. Thankfully, Above Average had the guts to walk upstairs and actually … [Link]
Mashable » Behold: The ultimate Apple Watch gallery
Mashable’s Apple Watch review has finally arrived and now you have all the vital details you need to make a decision about buying one or not, except for one last thing: an even closer look If you're not interested in waiting a couple more days and going through the hassle of setting up an appointment to get an in-person look at … [Link]
Slashdot » US Started Keeping Secret Records of International Telephone Calls In 1992
schwit1 writes Starting in 1992, the Justice Department amassed logs of virtually all telephone calls from the USA to as many as 116 countries. The now-discontinued operation, carried out by the DEA's intelligence arm, was the government's first known effort to gather data on Americans in bulk, sweeping up records of telephone calls made by millions of U.S. citizens regardless … [Link]
Mashable » Veteran CBS newsman Bob Schieffer to retire this summer
NEW YORK — CBS says veteran newsman Bob Schieffer is retiring this year. In a memo to staff Wednesday, CBS News President David Rhodes said that the chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face the Nation" will retire this summer. Rhodes said that the 78-year-old Schieffer made the announcement Wednesday night in Fort Worth, Texas, at Texas Christian University's Schieffer College … [Link]
Mashable » Bystander who filmed Walter Scott's death says officer made a 'bad decision'
The witness who recorded a graphic video of a white South Carolina police officer gunning down a fleeing black man spoke out for the first time today in an interview with NBC News. Feidin Santana's roughly four minutes of footage provided the clinching evidence that led authorities to charge North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager, 33, with the murder of 50-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » Ronda Rousey hits back at Walmart over autobiography kerfuffle
UFC superstar Ronda Rousey used Instagram on Wednesday to fire back at Walmart after the commerce giant said it wouldn't carry her forthcoming autobiography on store shelves Rousey is an extremely popular mixed martial arts fighter whose celebrity appeal has recently spread beyond sports, thanks to her fighting ability, good looks and spunky personality. She has a role in the Hollywood … [Link]
Mashable » Customers lose to Australian bank in class action appeal over late fees
Australia’s ANZ Banking Group Ltd. has won an appeal against a court decision that late payment fees charged on credit cards were exorbitant and unlawful. The Federal Court on Wednesday unanimously overturned a decision by Justice Michelle Gordon in February last year that ANZ had been illegally imposing penalties for late payments on credit cards. See also: Apple, Google and Microsoft … [Link]
Mashable » The real reason why you might be seeing random alien emoji
Apple released iOS 8.3 on Wednesday. The new software includes support for new emoji with different skin tones See also: How the new Apple emoji got their skin tones: It's not what you think You'll see them if you're running iOS 8.3 or OS X 10.10.3. But what if you're not? It turns out that on other devices — even devices … [Link]
Mashable » Subway flooding leaves New Yorkers waterlogged
New Yorkers faced a soggy commute on Wednesday night after a water main break left one subway station underwater. Water gushed down from the ceiling and poured over the sides of affected subway cars. A water main break in Manhattan's West Village flooded streets and subway station at 7th Avenue and 14th Street, causing delays to the 1, 2 and … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's ATIV Book 9 is what all future Windows laptops will look like
When Apple announced the new MacBook, I agreed with Mashable's European editor Stan Schroeder: It’s not for everyone. I like Apple computers, but I hate the new MacBook's sharp corners and flat keys. But most importantly I am a speed freak and that fanless Intel Core M processor — power frugal as it is — just seems like an absolute … [Link]
Slashdot » Collision With Earth's "Little Sister" Created the Moon
astroengine writes The primordial planet believed to have smashed into baby Earth, creating a cloud of debris that eventually formed into the moon, was chemically a near-match to Earth, a new study shows. The finding, reported in this week's Nature, helps resolve a long-standing puzzle about why Earth and the moon are nearly twins in terms of composition. Computer models … [Link]
Mashable » Rejoice Canada, your emoji flag has arrived
Congratulations, Canada! Your day of emoticon glory has come. Canada has its very own Canadian flag emoji. No longer do proud Canadians need to fake the Canadian flag using a regular maple leafApple's iOS 8.3 update on Wednesday includes a slew of new emoji, including a brand new Canadian flag emoji See also: How the world reacted to Apple's new emoji … [Link]
Mashable » Oil paintings of animals as 'Game of Thrones' characters because why not
Your favorite Game of Thrones character and your pet have a lot in common: You love them despite their flaws, they don't always play nicely with others and neither lives as long as you'd like. Considering all that, it seems fitting that pets and Game of Thrones characters would one day be combined. Today, friends, is that day. See also: 6 … [Link]
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