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 » Portraits of addicts in Rio de Janeiro's 'cracklands' tell their stories
Welcome to "cracolandia," or "crackland" — where all manner of people share a damaging addiction Cracklands are open-air locations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where crack cocaine can be purchased and smoked in plain sight, day or night. See also: Wonderworld: A spectacular photo journey of Earth Studies estimate there are nearly 1 million crack users in Brazil, making it the … [Link]
Slashdot » LG Split Screen Software Compromises System Security
jones_supa writes: The Korean electronics company LG ships a split screen tool with their ultra wide displays. It allows users to slice the Windows desktop into multiple segments. However, installing the software seriously compromises security of the particular workstation. The developers required administrator access for the software, but apparently they hacked their way out. The installer silently disables User Account … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How The Guardian Eliminated An API Performance Issue
The Guardian’s Content API team recently needed to upgrade Elasticsearch, having fallen several major versions behind due to a need for stability during the recent release of their new website.
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Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Snapseed, Mixkit and more
With new details coming out about the Apple Watch and the new drool-worthy MacBook, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review This week's list includes an app … [Link]
Mashable » Thrill seekers wanted: Learn to control the skies today
Always knew you were destined to fly above the fray? You might be a grounded, logical, natural-born leader but do you sometimes feel like your head belongs in the clouds? Perhaps then, you should give thought to travelling down the defence force flight path. As an Air Combat Officer you'll specialise in one of three areas: Air Battle Management (surveillance and … [Link]
Slashdot » U.S. Gov't Grapples With Clash Between Privacy, Security
schwit1 writes: WaPo: "For months, federal law enforcement agencies and industry have been deadlocked on a highly contentious issue: Should tech companies be obliged to guarantee U.S. government access to encrypted data on smartphones and other digital devices, and is that even possible without compromising the security of law-abiding customers?" NSA director Adm. Michael S. Rogers wants to require technology … [Link]
Mashable » Obama and Castro meet in first sit-down between U.S., Cuban leaders in over 50 years
PANAMA CITY — The leaders of the United States and Cuba held their first formal meeting in more than half a century on Saturday, clearing the way for a normalization of relations that had seemed unthinkable to both Cubans and Americans for generations. In a small conference room in a Panama City convention center, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul … [Link]
Mashable » Pastor at Walter Scott's funeral: 'Brother, we love you'
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina — At times silent, at times full of laughter and applause, hundreds of people filled the modest church in Summerville, South Carolina for the funeral of Walter Scott on Saturday. Scott, a black man who lived in nearby North Charleston, was shot and killed by a white police officer named Michael Slager on April 4. Scott was … [Link]
Slashdot » Autonomous Cars and the Centralization of Driving
New submitter arctother writes: Taxicab Subjects has posted a response to a Morgan Stanley analyst's recent take on how driverless cars will shape society in the future. From the article: [R]eally, 'autonomy' is still not the right word for it. Just as the old-fashioned 'automobile' was never truly 'auto-mobile,' but relied, not only on human drivers, but an entire concrete … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science of Awkwardness [Video]
Check out this interesting episode of VSauce taking a look at the science of awkwardness and why some people are more prone to it than others. [VSauce] The post The Science of Awkwardness [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Ramzan Kadyrov: Instagram master and Putin's iron fist in Chechnya
MOSCOW — Among all of the regional leaders in Russia, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s social media presence is far and away the most striking. And even though he has recently spoken out against using American social media networks, he hasn’t exactly stopped using his popular Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts Besides the above three, Kadyrov also has an account on Russia’s … [Link]
Slashdot » Plaque-busting Nanoparticles Could Help Fight Tooth Decay
sciencehabit writes: Nanotechnology might soon save you a trip to the dentist. Researchers have developed tiny sphere-shaped particles that ferry a payload of bacteria-slaying drugs to the surface of the teeth, where they fight plaque and tooth decay on the spot (abstract). The approach could also be adapted to combat other plaquelike substances, known as biofilms, such as those that … [Link]
Mashable » Investing apps to help millennials manage the money they don't have
Some college students stand out on campus by dressing boldly or driving a sweet car. Jeff Cruttenden had a brokerage account While at Lewis & Clark College, Jeff Cruttenden says he was often approached by students who marveled that he was an active investor. "Even in the investment club most people didn't have an investment account," he says. The reason: a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Round Cryptex Lock USB Flash Drive
Check out this cool metal puzzle that, when solved, unveils a 16 GB flash drive. Just the perfect thing to protect your info while adding an element of a game into your everyday life. This new Cryptex from the Russian designer Stanislav Tatarinov instantly revolutionizes the way you use and think about USB sticks. From the first turn of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Finding an Optimal Keyboard Layout For Swype
New submitter Analog24 writes: The QWERTY keyboard was not designed with modern touchscreen usage in mind, especially when it comes to swype texting. A recent study attempted to optimize the standard keyboard layout to minimize the number of swype errors. The result was a new layout that reduces the rate of swipe interpretation mistakes by 50.1% compared to the QWERTY … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Capitol lockdown lifted, shooter committed suicide as protest, report says
UPDATED 5:40 p.m. ET: Hours after a general lockdown of the U.S. Capitol building and the Capitol Building Visitor Center, authorities lifted the lockdown on the area at around 5 p.m. ET, according to the AP. The report confirms that the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and was carrying a backpack and rolling suitcase. According to reports from one … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gorilla Puppets Reenact Scenes from GOT Season 1-4 [Video]
Here’s a refresher for the upcoming season of Game of Thrones, which airs on Sunday on HBO. You’re welcome. [Glove and Boots] The post Gorilla Puppets Reenact Scenes from GOT Season 1-4 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » After 49 years, mother reunites with the daughter she thought died at birth
Nearly half a century later, one Missouri mother was reunited with the daughter she was told died shortly after birth. Zella Jackson-Price, 76, met Melanie Diane Gilmore, 49, for the first time after a hospital mishap separated the two for 49 years. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT May Help Lead Bitcoin Standards Effort
gthuang88 writes: With everyone from PayPal merchants to Rand Paul starting to accept Bitcoins as payment, the race is on to develop technical standards for the virtual currency. Now MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito is getting ready to unveil a plan for MIT to become an independent, neutral home for standards development. Ito is enlisting cryptographer Ron Rivest and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Emerald City Comicon Cosplay Music Video by Beat Down Boogie
Our friends over at Beat Down Boogie were at Emerald City Comicon last weekend, and if this video represents the fun they had over there, it must have been a blast! [beatdownboogie] The post Emerald City Comicon Cosplay Music Video by Beat Down Boogie appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » How 11 'Game of Thrones' characters transformed over 5 seasons
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Or in the case of the Seven Kingdoms, the more things change, the more chances there are of you dying a grizzly death Several things still hold true since Season 1 of Game of Thrones: the Stark kids still can't catch a break, Jon Snow will always brood and Cersei and … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch is already sold out, but here's how you can try one on
The Apple Watch was sold out within hours of being available for pre-order, and even appointments to see it in-person were locked up just as quickly But take heart: If you want to see what the try-on process is like, we already did the legwork for you Some pre-order customers have reported wait times stretching into June and July, but … [Link]
Slashdot » UN To Debate Lethal Autonomous Weapons
Hallie Siegel writes: Should robots be allowed to make life and death decisions? This will be the topic of heated debate at the United Nations (UN) Palais des Nations in Geneva next week (April 13-17th, 2015). As part of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), experts from all over the world will gather to discuss 'questions related to emerging … [Link]
Mashable » 17 simple tool hacks to help you nail any project
Finishing that project around the house is impossible when your tools are working against you. Not possessing the right equipment or losing a screw when you have just enough can put a halt to even the simplest projects. So make sure you're using all of your tools to their fullest potential. See also: 19 hacks to make your life easier around … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel welcome a baby boy, fans freak out
Say hello to the Timberbaby, Silas Randall Timberlake. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel confirmed the birth of their baby boy to People on Saturday. And it seems the couple opted to choose a fairly normal name with heaps of sentimental value. Silas was the middle name of Timberlake's late grandfather, according to IMDb, while Randall is Timberlake's father's name (the singer's … [Link]
Mashable » All the times Hillary Clinton hinted at a 2016 presidential bid
Clinton fans, are you ready for Hillary? The former U.S. Secretary of State has been teasing a potential run for the presidency for some time now, but is expected to officially announce her bid on Sunday. The announcement will reportedly come via a video posted on one of Clinton's social media sites. In 2007, Clinton described her first presidential bid … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft owes Windows RT an obituary
One thing that's been a near certainty in the history of mobile devices: The operating system you're using today won't be around ten years from now. Taken in the context of today's duopoly of platforms, Android and iOS, that might seem like an antiquated notion; the latter was introduced almost eight years ago, and unless some drastic shift in consumer preference … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hay fever: What makes the immune system to go haywire?
Increasing numbers of people are becoming sensitised to what should be seen as innocuous substances. Could our clean living be to blame? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Stars Form Near Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole
New submitter Aspiring Astronomer writes: Scientists report that stars have likely formed near the supermassive black hole in the heart of our galaxy. How does this happen, if a black hole exerts so much gravitational force that not even light can escape? Astronomers believe the black hole may actually facilitate the formation of these stars. According to study author Farhad … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's GoPro-armed astronauts take you on a spacewalk
From sending the Curiosity Rover to Mars, to launching a unique study involving identical twin astronauts, NASA has done some amazing things recently. Perhaps no feat is as impressive, simple and low-cost, though, as the agency's move to attach GoPro cameras to two of its astronauts. During spacewalks conducted earlier this year on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA strapped … [Link]
Mashable » 17 things that happen on every episode of 'The Property Brothers'
Love them or hate them, Drew and Jonathan Scott are here to stay. The successful twins are most famous for their hit television show The Property Brothers on HGTV, in which they help people buy a fixer-upper, design an open concept layout and renovate crappy run-down homes into their "dream home." See also: 14 DIY wall art projects for people who … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Trek Problems [Comics]
Chris Piers over at “The Robot’s Pajamas” has started a funny series of webcomics illustrating some of “inconsistencies” in the Star Trek: TNG series. [Source: The Robot’s Pajamas] The post Star Trek Problems [Comics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Avengers!
From CineFix: From Hulk Smash to Hawkeye’s eyes, there’s tons of behind-the scenes trivia we’re guessing you probably didn’t know about the first Avengers movie. We’re here to Illuminate for you! [CineFix] The post 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Avengers! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 10 fun board games for anyone ready to level up
So you're looking for a board game. You've played all the ones you own hundreds of times — half the houses are missing from Monopoly, the wheel is broken in Life, and you haven't seen any of the weapons for Clue in years Saturday marks International TableTop Day, which is the perfect time to scout out something new. The board game … [Link]
Mashable » Coachella day 1 in photos: Everything you missed
Crazy clothes, desert heat and banging music can signal only one thing: Coachella has officially begun On Friday, day one of the immensely popular music festival kicked off in Indio, California. After sets from a bevy of artists, including Azealia Banks and Alabama Shakes, heavy rockers AC/DC closed out the night with a headlining set See also: The people making sure … [Link]
Mashable » Even The Rock could use some Pinterest inspiration
When you eat cod four times a day like The Rock, it's good to know how to mix it up a little, and that's what Pinterest was invented for. It's a great tool for people who eat seven meals a day to keep it fresh and stay organized. But, of course, Pinterest isn't just for bacon donut recipes — it's a … [Link]
Slashdot » 220TB Tapes Show Tape Storage Still Has a Long Future
alphadogg writes: IBM and Fujifilm have figured out how to fit 220TB of data on a standard-size tape that fits in your hand, flexing the technology's strengths as a long-term storage medium. The prototype Fujifilm tape and accompanying drive technology from IBM labs packs 88 times as much data onto a tape as industry-standard LTO-6 systems using the same size … [Link]
Mashable » North Charleston residents have little faith in police despite officer arrest
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager was charged with murder after he fatally shot Walter Scott in the back last weekend, here, but that doesn't mean residents suddenly trust the police department Residents told Mashable that their distrust stems from years of police racially profiling black residents, and complaints against officers that go nowhere See … [Link]
Mashable » Game (theory) of Thrones
Note: this article contains TV show plot spoilers up to the start of series five of Game of Thrones. It also features detail from the books (though no plot spoilers). It's that time of year when everyone and their dog takes a view on the most important political question of our times: who will sit the Iron Throne of Westeros? … [Link]
Slashdot » Cannabis Smoking Makes Students Less Likely To Pass University Courses
Bruce66423 writes: A large scale European study shows that students who were unable to buy cannabis legally were 5% more likely to pass their University courses. Below-average students with no legal access to pot were 7.6% more likely to pass their courses, and the effect was five times more pronounced when dealing with courses involving math. One of the study's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Today is INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY: Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Strategy Board Games
For today’s edition of deal of the day (and today only for International TableTop Day), Amazon offers up to 50% off on top-rated strategy board games. Save BIG on games such 7Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Forbidden Island, and more! 
[Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Strategy Board Games] The post Today is INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY: Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Strategy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Guitarist Performs “Game of Thrones” Theme Bluegrass Style [Video]
From Steve-san Onotera: This is one TV show theme song I never fast forward through. Such an epic theme for such a great show. I decided to try my hand at turning it into a good old-fashioned hoedown. With a few twists and turns, this is my take on the “Game Of Thrones Theme”, hope you enjoy! [samuraiguitarist] The post … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » There’s a Ghost! [Comic]
Man, that janitor is pretty devious. Leave it to the PerryBibleFellowship to come up with something so simple, yet so brilliant. The post There’s a Ghost! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: Invasion – Los Angeles [Video]
After battling the U.S.S. Enterprise over San Francisco, the Imperial Forces are now in the process of invading L.A. Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re our only hope. [Kaipotainment] The post Star Wars: Invasion – Los Angeles [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Drones could be the future of UN peacekeeping
A United Nations panel on technological development has called for peacekeeping missions to be equipped with unmanned drones to survey conflict zones. A purportedly crucial tool steeped in controversy, UAVs are set to become a peacekeeping staple. Amid vast technological advances in warfare, the UN remains “well behind the curve”, the Expert Panel on Technology and Innovation in UN Peacekeeping warned … [Link]
Mashable » You win, Pinterest: 4 eyeliner fails that just can't even
Eyeliner — how hard can it be to trace your eyes? The answer is very. See also: 5 Amazon Sex Toy Reviews That Will Tickle You Pink [NSFW] Long gone are the days of classic cat eyes, as people are getting more creative with decorating these windows to our souls Makeup blogs, video tutorials and Pinterest pins provide inspiration for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Key & Peele Recap “Game of Thrones” In Under 3 Minutes [VIDEO]
Haven’t had time to binge-watch Game of Thrones before the fifth season premieres on Sunday? Don’t worry: Everyone’s favorite valets from Key & Peele have you covered, especially when it comes to who is still alive…and who has been “kilt.” SPOILERS, OBVIOUSLY. (And NSFW due to language) [via Comedy Central/YouTube] The post Key & Peele Recap “Game of Thrones” In … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wine and glue tape ideal for post-surgery patch-ups
A simple mixture of two cheap and safe chemicals makes a strong adhesive that sticks to blood or mucus-covered tissues and is reusable like a Post-It note 
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Mashable » This year's Thames Boat Race was a historic moment for women's sport
LONDON — It's one of the oldest sporting events in England, and Saturday's Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities was one of the most historic See also: Gender Avenger app lets you shame SXSW panels with no women For the first time, the women's Boat Race took place on the same day and the same course as the men's race, … [Link]
Slashdot » Being Overweight Reduces Dementia Risk
jones_supa writes Being overweight cuts the risk of dementia, according to the largest and most precise investigation into the relationship (abstract). The researchers were surprised by the findings, which run contrary to current health advice. The team at Oxon Epidemiology and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine analyzed medical records from 2 million people aged 55 on average, … [Link]
Mashable » Vietnam's Reunification Palace is a '60s time capsule fit for a king
There are plenty of palaces with 17th century chandeliers, or armchairs dating to the 1800s, or parquet flooring laid down before our great-great-grandparents were born. And they're all lovely. But an extraordinary building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, proves that a palace doesn’t need to be centuries old to ooze charm, gravitas, and more than a bit of kitsch. The … [Link]
Mashable » The most common outdoor allergies in the United States, by region
Outdoor allergies don't discriminate With spring in full swing, a lot of us are experiencing itchy eyes and running noses. Seasonal allergies go into high gear in the spring when plants bloom and in the fall when mold spores are released. See also: 9 natural remedies to beat spring allergies And unfortunately, very few places in the United States are safe … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Soon every summer will be too hot for corals
The future is short for the world's corals, says the chief scientist of a global survey of reefs, but their demise must alert the world to the threat of warming 
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Mashable » 10 songs that commercials have totally ruined
The world of TV advertising is responsible for utterly ruining a lot of very good songs From Michael Jackson butchering Billie Jean for Pepsi to the Four Tops singing really enthusiastically about Velveeta Shells & Cheese, you'll be stunned by how many great tunes have been changed for the sake of a commercial break See also: 11 Movies That Change When … [Link]
Slashdot » After EFF Effort, Infamous "Podcasting Patent" Invalidated
Ars Technica reports some good news on the YRO front. An excerpt: A year-and-a-half after the Electronic Frontier Foundation created a crowd-funded challenge to a patent being used to threaten podcasters, the patent has been invalidated. In late 2013, after small podcasters started getting threat letters from Personal Audio LLC, the EFF filed what's called an "inter partes review," or … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Future ruin: Can we design our way out of eco-crisis?
Some may be sticking-plaster solutions, but all the entries from the 2015 Designs of the Year show at least have sustainability in mind 
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Slashdot » Nokia Networks Demonstrates 5G Mobile Speeds Running At 10Gbps Via 73GHz
Mark.JUK writes The Brooklyn 5G Summit appears to have provided a platform for Nokia Networks to demo a prototype of their future 5G (5th Generation) mobile network technology, which they claim can already deliver data speeds of 10 Gigabits per second using millimeter Wave (mmW) frequency bands of 73GHz. The demo also made use of 2×2 Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) … [Link]
Mashable » After war, Ukraine's soldiers face a fight with an internal enemy
KIEV, Ukraine — Officer Sergei Yatchenko pulls closed the curtains in his cluttered bedroom, sits at his desk, pours himself a drink, takes a deep breath and squeezes his eyes shut. It's quiet here, far away from the bloody front lines of the war in eastern Ukraine, now in its second year But it's not peaceful. Not for Yatchenko. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Coachella's first runway show: Internet celebs and lots of denim
PALM SPRINGS, California — Coachella fashion may seem like an oxymoron, but for four designers, haute hippie is serious business In a coup to fashion snobs everywhere, Pandora Jewelry launched their first fashion initiative with four New York-based brands: Plenty by Tracy Reese, Nanette Lepore, Whit, and Siwy, during the weekend’s festivities. The latter brand kicked off their fashion show earlier … [Link]
Slashdot » Would-Be Bomber Arrested In Kansas; Planned Suicide Attack on Ft. Riley
The Associated Press (as carried by the Boston Herald) reports that a 20-year old Topeka man has been arrested as he attempted to arm what he believed to be a thousand-pound bomb outside Ft. Riley, Kansas. John T. Booker Jr. is alleged to have planned an attack in conspiracy with others who were actually FBI agents; Booker's postings to Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » 'Silicon Valley' cast: More than just penis gags for 'complicated' Season 2
When we last saw HBO's Silicon Valley, Richard Hendricks and the rest of Pied Piper’s motley crew had just outsmarted Gavin Belson, the ruthless CEO of a Google-like tech giant called Hooli, by coding a better file compression engine. Monica, assistant to Richard's mentor, commended him after — “People are going to take credit for your ideas and sue you!” –- … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How ‘Doctor Who’ Helped Scientists Figure Out Why We Fear Spiders
Most of us fear spiders. Why? Well I can only speak for myself, but they are somewhat creepy and I have fought enough of them as end bosses in video games to know they are up to no good. But scientists have recently been using Doctor Who to help them figure out WHY we fear spiders so much (and so … [Link]
Mashable » Obama, Castro shake hands ahead of historic meeting on U.S.-Cuba relations
President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro exchanged greetings and handshakes at the opening of the Summit of the Americas in Panama. It's the first such interaction between the two men since 2013, and one of the only times that the leaders of the U.S. and Cuba have spoken to one another in more than a half century. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Canon's compact XC10 does high-quality 4K video recording for $2,500
1080p full HD video is still great, but the future of video is unquestionably 4K. Come this June, Canon's backing the 4K video recording movement in a big way with the compact XC10 digital camcorder. It's hard to tell in the pictures, but the $2,500 digital camcorder (it isn't a DSLR) is really small: It measures 4.9 x 4.0 x 4.8-inches … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch isn't really a luxury watch, but it might make you want one
I was never a watch guy. The moment I bought my first cellphone, 15 years ago, I ditched my wristwatch, and I’ve never worn one since. I just couldn’t see the point — I could tell the time by looking at my cellphone, which was always with me. And soon enough, every decent phone had an alarm, a stopwatch, and everything … [Link]
Mashable » Chunk of Japanese boat thought to be tsunami shipwreck found in Oregon
A 25-foot-long chunk of fiberglass that likely belonged to a Japanese fishing boat was discovered thousands of miles away from its home on Thursday in the waters off the coast of Oregon. Stowed away on board the flotsam were several live yellowtail jack fish, a species common to the ocean near Japan. Authorities suspect the boat was destroyed during the deadly … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Lollipop Bricking Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 Devices
First time accepted submitter Zape (303550) writes The Lollipop update has turned sour for me and several other Nexus 7, Gen 2 (and Nexus 5) owners. It seems that I'm not alone in having my tablet boot to the Google Logo since a couple of days after updating to Android 5.0.2. Now Nexus 5 owners are reporting a reboot loop … [Link]
Mashable » Russia's media watchdog says no more celebrity Internet memes
Hey girl. Now this is how you make a very sad Keanu. Russia's powerful media and Internet watchdog Roskomnadzor officially outlawed the use of celebrity Internet memes, according to a clarification it posted on the Russian social network VKontakte earlier this week. Ticking off a few items that violate a Russian law protecting public figures' personal data, the government body specifically … [Link]
Mashable » Lawsuits start to trickle in after Walter Scott shooting
Multiple people have filed or are planning to file lawsuits against former North Charleston Police Department Officer Michael Slager after video released Tuesday showed him shooting and killing a black man named Walter Scott while Scott ran away Scott's family has said they will file a civil rights violation lawsuit against Slager, who is white and has since been fired, arrested … [Link]
Slashdot » Massive Lincoln Archive Goes Live On 150th Anniversary of His Assassination
Lucas123 writes The Lincoln Project, a joint digitization project sponsored by The University of Illinois and the Abraham Lincoln Association, has been identifying transcribing, annotating, and imaging all documents written by or to Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. Those 100,000 or so documents are now online for the public to view. The documents cover three eras: Lincoln's time practicing law … [Link]
Mashable » A baby giraffe was just born live on the Internet
Katie the giraffe just spent about an hour giving birth — and her labor was broadcast live online by Animal Planet. She took the attention in stride, though, even as more than 1.4 million eyeballs were watching her every move at one point. She also got some excited lookie-loos from the stall next door to the maternity area at the Dallas … [Link]
Mashable » FOMO makes it hard to resist ordering the Apple Watch right away
The Apple Watch became available for preorder on Friday morning and within six hours, nearly every model was already backordered to at least June. Is this artificial scarcity or did Apple really underestimate demand for the device? It's too early to say, but one thing is for certain, the fact that I won't have the new gadget on my wrist until … [Link]
Mashable » Sauce Castillo speaks: How an NBA meme gave Kings fans a silver lining
The Sacramento Kings' top rookie, the eighth overall pick in last June's NBA Draft, started this season as Nik Stauskas. Next week he'll end the season with a different name: Sauce Castillo It all started with a closed-captioning TV glitch on March 24, morphed into a hilarious Internet meme and then finally touched down IRL in Sacramento to complete the circle … [Link]
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