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 » Mumford & Sons: Tidal's celeb owners are 'new school f*cking plutocrats'
Shots fired Mumford & Sons, the rockers who recently ditched their signature acoustic sound in favor of an electric vibe, are speaking out against Jay Z's streaming-music service Tidal See also: Everything we know about Tidal, the artist-owned music streaming service Though Mumford & Sons isn't the first to criticize the artist-owned platform and the star-studded announcement with its 16 celebrity … [Link]
Mashable » Toddler is devastated that Hillary Clinton is running for president instead of him
Not everyone was happy with Hillary Clinton's big announcement over the weekend. Little Zeke cried his eyes out when Hillary declared her run for presidency. He told his mom it was his dream was to become president so that he could play and have toys. President or not, those are some solid life goals. Zeke for President 2060. 11 cars … [Link]
Mashable » Vote for the most impactful video game in the Games for Change awards
It’s no longer a surprise that video games can convey powerful emotions. Like film and television, games can be nuanced pieces that share ideas and new experiences, allowing players to inhabit someone else's world, learn something new or appreciate something from a different angle. Mashable teamed up with Games for Change — the largest organization dedicated to leveraging games' entertaining and … [Link]
Mashable » The streaming services that faltered during 'Game of Thrones' premiere
HBO Now, the premium cable channel's newly unveiled standalone service, cleared its first major hurdle Sunday night when it withstood the hordes of Game of Thrones fans tuning in for the season five premiere. The relatively seamless release of the hugely anticipated episode was an optimistic sign for cord cutters, the growing number of television viewers forgoing cable subscriptions for online … [Link]
Mashable » Curiosity rover finds evidence that small amounts of liquid water exist on Mars
Liquid water lurks just below the surface of Mars on cold winter nights, according to new research. The Mars Curiosity rover has found evidence that when temperatures drop on cold winter nights, trace amounts of water from the atmosphere can turn to frost, which can then be absorbed into the upper layers of the Martian soil and liquefied. The liquid water … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Infogr.am Releases API, Exposing Infographics Creation Service
Infogr.am, an infographics creation and sharing service, has released the Infogr.am API to the public allowing programmatic access to the creation, update, and download capabilities of the Infogr.am platform. Developers can use the API to build Infogr.am-powered applications that allow users to create interactive infographics and charts.
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Mashable » Finish him! 'Mortal Kombat X' is the bloody next chapter fans deserve
It took just four button taps to squeeze a man's guts out, like a tube of toothpaste. Except you wouldn't brush your teeth with shimmering, red entrails. Five minutes later, a few more button taps left my victim's skull bisected. Her brain rolled out and her tongue lolled outside of a face without a jaw. Absurd levels of gore are only … [Link]
Slashdot » Nearly Half of Game of Thrones Season 5 Leaks Online
HughPickens.com writes Paul Tassi reports at Forbes that the first four episodes of the new season of "Game of Thrones", nearly half of the ten total episodes, have been leaked online to various torrent sites. The four episodes appeared to come from a screener sent to reviewers with the digital watermark blurred out and are in 480p video format, equivalent … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Scrambles to Meet Security and Accessibility Needs
The upcoming deprecation of version 1 of Facebook’s Graph API has had developers long preparing their applications to work with the latest version of the API. The change has had at least one unintended effect, possibly leaving some motor-impaired Facebook users unable to use their news feed.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » WordPress Releases Security Update for WP REST API Plugin
WordPress has released WP REST API plugin version 1.2.1, a critical security release which fixes a serious information disclosure vulnerability affecting all previous versions of the plugin. The vulnerability made it possible for the API to retrieve unpublished content and post revisions.
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Slashdot » Republicans Introduce a Bill To Overturn Net Neutrality
New submitter grimmjeeper writes: IDG News reports, "A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill that would invalidate the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's recently passed net neutrality rules. The legislation (PDF), introduced by Representative Doug Collins, a Georgia Republican, is called a resolution of disapproval, a move that allows Congress to review new federal regulations from government agencies, using … [Link]
Mashable » China releases five women's rights activists held for over a month
Five women's rights campaigners held for more than a month by Chinese authorities were released on bail on Monday, but an international rights groups has said the action is simply not enough The women had been held in a Beijing detention center without official charges since early March after being arrested as part of a larger group who planned a protest … [Link]
Mashable » Pink flawlessly shuts down Internet criticism about her weight
Raise your glass to Pink The singer flawlessly fired back on Twitter at Internet hate surrounding her supposed weight gain late Sunday, claiming she is "perfectly fine" and her body is having "some much deserved time off." See also: 21 women whose Instagram photos will amaze and inspire you pic.twitter.com/fHdHg6II9g — P!nk (@Pink) April 13, 2015 The 35-year-old also tweeted out … [Link]
Mashable » Marco Rubio officially announces 2016 presidential bid
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio officially announced his intention to run for president of the United States at an event in Miami's Freedom Tower Monday evening. Rubio first broke the news in a phone call to his top donors earlier on Monday, in which he said that he is "uniquely qualified" to lead the country. At the event, Rubio built his speech … [Link]
Mashable » This countertop turns your boring kitchen into a high-tech playground
Consumers spend so much money outfitting their kitchens with appliances, but there's only so much they can do — sure, a blender or crockpot helps you cook meals, but it doesn't learn your preferences or offer up recipe suggestions. While the Internet of Things will eventually get us to that point, a new device called Countertop ($199.95) by Orange Chef aims … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Use APIs to Build GIS, Mapping and Location Applications
ProgrammableWeb recently published an article featuring the top 10 mapping category APIs. Most of the APIs featured in the article are for accessing map libraries or geographic data/content.
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Slashdot » Turing Manuscript Sells For $1 Million
itwbennett writes A 56-page notebook manuscript by Alan Turing, the English mathematician considered to be the father of modern computer science, was sold at auction Monday for $1.025 million. Turing apparently wrote in the notebook in 1942 when he was working in Bletchley Park, England, trying to break German military code. “It gives us insight into how Alan Turing tackles … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Science STYLE: A Taylor Swift Acapella Parody [Video]
Science never goes out of STYLE, and the guys from ASAP Science prove it with this scientific a capella cover song. [ASAPScience] The post Science STYLE: A Taylor Swift Acapella Parody [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter Ending Firehose Access for DataSift, Other Data Resellers
On Friday, DataSift, a provider of data from a number of popular social networks, announced that Twitter is ending its relationship with the company effective August 13, 2015.
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Mashable » Would you like guac with that Chipotle burrito bowl, Hillary?
Hillary Clinton continued her Carmen Sandiego-esque road trip to Iowa on Monday afternoon with a surprise stop at a Chipotle in northwestern Ohio. She was spotted in very grainy surveillance footage released by the store manager to the political media. See also: Hillary Clinton is on a 1,000-mile road trip in a campaign van named Scooby Clinton, who was dressed in … [Link]
Mashable » Where Marco Rubio stands on immigration, same-sex marriage and more
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio told donors on Monday that he will run for president in the 2016 elections, trying to keep up his quick rise within the Republican party Rubio has made a career from the image that he is set apart from the GOP establishment, though that image doesn't always match up to his policies. His profile as a young … [Link]
Mashable » Blackwater guards given stiff sentences for 2007 Iraq shooting that killed 14
A federal judge sentenced former Blackwater security guard Nicholas Slatten to life in prison and three others to 30-year terms for their roles in a 2007 shooting that killed 14 Iraqi civilians and wounded 17 others. The carnage in Baghdad's Nisoor Square caused an international uproar over the use of private security guards in a war zone. U.S. District Judge Royce … [Link]
Slashdot » The International Space Station (Finally) Gets an Espresso Machine
coondoggie writes NASA this week will be sending its first espresso making machine into space, letting astronauts onboard the International Space Station brew coffee, tea or other hot beverages for those long space days. Making espresso in space is no small feat, as heating the water to the right temperature – 208F – and generating enough pressure to make the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Samsung Refreshes Galaxy SDKs For S6 And S6 Edge Smartphones
Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones are now available for sale in the US, and with them come some new SDKs for developers. Samsung released four updated SDKs in a bid to ensure S6 owners get the most from their handsets.
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Mashable » Fan with an Iron Throne toilet loves 'Game of Thrones' more than you
On Break's "Super Fan Builds" web series, a team of prop designers and builders craft one-of-a-kind collectibles for only the most devoted fans. In the latest episode, the team surprises an obsessive Game of Thrones fan named John Giovanazzi with an Iron Throne toilet for his bar's bathroom. The complex building process includes casting hundreds of sword hilts in plastic, … [Link]
Mashable » People love falling asleep to Ed Sheeran
This could be understood both as a compliment and as an insult, depending on how much you enjoy Ed Sheeran's music. The British musician tops the list of songs that Spotify listeners are most likely to add to sleep-themed playlists, the streaming service said Monday See also: Ed Sheeran teaches 'Sesame Street' about school rules in new music video Spotify analyzed … [Link]
Mashable » IBM's Watson Health Cloud is on a mission to reduce healthcare costs
Is information the answer to every problem? Perhaps, as IBM sees it, only with the right amount of access and analysis The company is about to put IBM Watson, the Jeopardy-playing, dinner-cooking, cloud-based supercomputer in a blender with billions of healthcare data bits. The result: Watson Health Cloud. See also: How Apple wants to transform medical research with the iPhone The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » World’s Fastest Computer May Be Working On Nukes
The US government says China is using the world’s largest supercomputer for nuclear-related activities. It’s banned Intel from supplying chips to expand Tianhe-2’s capabilities. The computer has been listed as the world’s fastest since June 2013 when it took top spot on the bi-annual TOP500 list. Housed at the National Supercomputing Center in Guanghzhou, it’s listed as achieving a peak … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows Remains Vulnerable To Serious 18-Year-Old SMB Security Flaw
Mark Wilson writes A serious security hole leaves millions of Windows users open to attack, making it possible to extract encrypted credentials from a target machine. Researchers at Cylance say the problem affects "any Windows PC, tablet or server" (including Windows 10) and is a slight progression of the Redirect to SMB attack discovered by Aaron Spangler way back in … [Link]
Mashable » The new MacBook's best-kept secret: Charging from a portable battery pack
Apple is now taking your money for the new MacBook. The reviews are in and the consensus is that it's the laptop of the future. It has a beautiful Retina display and a thin and lightweight design, but (there's always a but!) its single USB-C port is a dealbreaker today. See also: The new MacBook is the future of laptops: Our … [Link]
Mashable » Add-on band is already promising to double the Apple Watch's battery life
The battery in the Apple Watch, like just about every other Android Wear smartwatch, only lasts a day, but WiPowerBand's little add-on band could extend that to up to two days. Apple says users can expect to eke out approximately a day of battery life based on "normal" use. Power users who expect to pull down tons of notifications and other … [Link]
Mashable » 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' premiere: We're live streaming right here!
LOS ANGELES — Not one of the 3,000 or so lucky souls invited to tonight's world premiere of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron? Take heart, true believers: Mashable is here to save (the rest of) the world. Mashable is live streaming the premiere red carpet from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with Ultron cast members, plus other guests and special … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Launch Postponed
An anonymous reader writes with news about SpaceX's launch today and second attempt to land its Falcon 9 rocket on a platform floating offshore in the Atlantic ocean. "You can watch live as SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rocket and attempts to recover the first stage portion via an automated, barge-based landing plan in the Atlantic ocean, with the first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tron 3 Is Coming!
Tron was a movie that was well ahead of its time. Dealing with A.I and the idea of a creator actually ending up as a sentient being within his own program. It was nerdtastic, and instilled in many of us geeks a love for programming, coding, and gaming in general (which some of us already had going in, though at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Building the Ultimate “Iron Throne” Toilet
Every other Monday, some of Hollywood’s top prop makers build one-of-a-kind items for super-fans of comic books, video games, movies, and pop culture. This week, we’re turning the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones into . . . the world’s most powerful toilet. [AWE Me] The post Building the Ultimate “Iron Throne” Toilet appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
Mashable » Sea lion pup arrested after impersonating a high schooler
Our teenagers will never be free from dangers that lurk — and slip — through the halls of high schools. A sea lion pup was detained on April 8 for breaking into Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach, California without registering for classes. The pup seemed to think he could float by getting an easy A in Algebra, but his … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX scrubs launch and historic landing attempt due to weather
SpaceX scrubbed its cargo launch to the International Space Station and subsequent landing attempt on Monday due to inclement weather. The private space company will attempt the second launch on Tuesday. However, the forecast doesn't look much better for the new launch window. A storm cell attached to a larger cell moved within 10 nautical miles to launch pad in Cape … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer's 'Milk Milk Lemonade' taps into why we all love booty anthems
From "Anaconda" to "All About That Bass," we can't seem to get away from booty anthems Comedian Amy Schumer (along with Amber Rose and Method Man) pokes fun at our posterior obsession in "Milk Milk Lemonade," the Season 3 teaser for Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central. See also: Amy Schumer's Chat With a 106-Year-Old Woman Is Absolutely Adorable Honestly, she … [Link]
Mashable » Police release dash cam footage of deadly Wal-Mart parking lot brawl
Editor's note: The video above contains graphic content. Authorities have released dash cam footage from the parking lot of a Wal-Mart in Cottonwood, Arizona, on March 21, 2015, when police responded to a call about an employee being shoved inside of the store The footage shows a confrontation involving police and a family that was reportedly living out of a … [Link]
Mashable » From the White Stripes to Run the Jewels: The essential Record Store Day releases of 2015
LONDON — This Saturday sees record stores across the country (and in the U.S.) stock their shelves with abundant limited edition treasures as part of Record Store Day. The event, which was started in the U.S. in 2007 to celebrate the culture of independent retailers, is now an integral part of the music calendar See also: New vinyl charts launched in … [Link]
Slashdot » Briny Water May Pool In Mars' Equatorial Soil
astroengine writes Mars may be a frigid desert, but perchlorate salts in the planet's soil are lowering the freezing temperature of water, setting up conditions for liquid brines to form at equatorial regions, new research from NASA's Curiosity rover shows. The discovery of subsurface water, even a trickle, around the planets warmer equatorial belt defies current climate models, though spacecraft … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Brilliant Inventions of Dominic Wilcox
Dominic Wilcox is a man quite unlike any other. A genius who thinks so far outside the box he can no longer tell you the shape of on. Wilcox invents things that cause people to look at him, and question their own version of reality for a minute. Some people are born with brains that are works of art, and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ocean commotion: Protecting sea life from our noise
Human noise pollution stresses marine animals and has been blamed for the death of whales – what can we do to live in harmony? (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » Smartphone holograms can diagnose cervical cancer
A device that plugs into your phone could diagnose cancer and other diseases by measuring the way light bounces off different molecules 
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Mashable » Applying for a mortgage? Do these 8 things first
Deciding to buy a new home is a big decision that comes with a lot of responsibility, and it all starts with applying for a mortgage, which can be a bit daunting. In fact, two-thirds of people who are currently searching for home financing say they feel overwhelmed by the amount of information available on the topic, especially if they are … [Link]
Mashable » Let's not go outside and say we did: D.C. cherry blossoms, in photos
This year the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. hit their peak bloom on April 11, and they were a sight to behold. See also: Where to celebrate spring with amazing views of flowers The cherry blossoms were a gift from Japan to the United States in 1912 as a show of the growing friendship between the two countries. Originally there were … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' lets the dogs out with 'House of Wolves' expansion
Destiny’s second major expansion pack, dubbed House of Wolves, is set to arrive next month. Confirmation comes from developer Bungie, along with a video that lays out a prologue for the new material. Bungie has been characteristically quiet about the specific features and enhancements that House of Wolves introduces. We know that the add-on's primary antagonist is Destiny's Fallen faction, and the general makeup … [Link]
Mashable » Cop who killed South Carolina man laughed after the shooting
After North Charleston police officer Michael Slager shot and killed Walter Scott, he chuckled and talked about the adrenaline high "It's pumping," Slager, who is white, told another officer after he killed Scott, who was black. Then he laughed for a few seconds, according to an audio recording The Guardian obtained that paints a fuller picture of what happened during the … [Link]
Slashdot » Book Review: Networking For System Administrators
Saint Aardvark writes Michael W. Lucas has been writing technical books for a long time, drawing on his experience as both a system and a network administrator. He has mastered the art of making it both easy and enjoyable to inhale large amounts of information; that's my way of saying he writes books well and he's a funny guy. Networking … [Link]
Mashable » UK Met Office to everyone: Stop freaking out about upcoming heatwave
LONDON — It might be time to head to the seaside. Parts of the UK could experience temperatures of up to 25 degrees Celsius this week See also: Modern tornado outlooks still start with colored pencil drawings Contrary to media hype and public conversation, though, the UK is not in store for a three-month heatwave during which London will sizzle more … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can we stop killer robots? UN meets to debate possible treaty
This week, the United Nations' Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons is once again hearing from technical and legal experts on the subject of killer robots 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Terminator Genisys Gets an Awesome New Trailer [Video]
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Emilia Clarke star in the latest Terminator: Genisys trailer. Experience it in RealD 3D & IMAX 3D on July 1st. [Terminator Genisys] The post Terminator Genisys Gets an Awesome New Trailer [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Unfair Monday [Comic]
As a sysadmin, this kind of situation happened to me quite a few times, but fortunately, my boss was more understanding than this guy. [Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post An Unfair Monday [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Technology or sex? Durex ad goes viral in March by encouraging people to keep phones out of bedrooms
“What you call love was invented by guys like me — to sell nylons." Don Draper makes that classic declaration in the first episode of Mad Men. But if his character were working as an advertising executive today, he might amend that statement to: "to sell condoms" or "to sell State Farm insurance." YouTube's list of the top-ten most-watched video ads … [Link]
Mashable » Travel gadgets of the past that could have revolutionized travel, but didn't
The Apple Watch isn't the first technological gadget that has brought with it expectations of a big impact on how we travel. There are many other gadgets that have come in and revolutionized the way we get around Consider how this new wearable will be used for navigation, commerce and even translation, it's also worth taking a look back at the … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the data to back up your next complaint about airline service
If you think that air travel is getting worse, research is on your side. Two university researchers who have tracked the airline industry for decades released their report Monday on the current state of air travel. See also: Yet another mid-air fight nearly causes plane to make emergency landing More flights are late, more bags are getting lost, and customers are … [Link]
Slashdot » New York State Spent Millions On Program For Startups That Created 76 Jobs
Nerval's Lobster writes Last year, the New York state government launched Start-Up NY, a program designed to boost employment by creating tax-free zones for technology and manufacturing firms that partner with academic institutions. Things didn't go quite as planned. In theory, those tax-free zones on university campuses would give companies access to the best young talent and cutting-edge research, but … [Link]
Mashable » 5-year-old girl's lemonade stand raises $25,000 to support brother's disability
Since starting her small lemonade stand last spring, 5-year-old Na'ama Uzan has raised more than $25,000, all of which will go to support her brother's neurological disability. The Toronto girl is determined to help find a cure for Angelman Syndrome, a rare disability that has made it difficult for her older brother, Nadav, to walk and speak. The 7-year-old boy also … [Link]
Mashable » Sharp: Your 4K smartphone is right around the corner
They’re here. 4K displays are now available for smartphones now that Sharp has introduced the world's first 5.5-inch display with 3,840 x 2,160 "Ultra HD" resolution. That translates into a ridonkulous pixel density of 806 pixels per inch (ppi). For those scoring at home, the puny Quad HD display on the 5.5-inch LG G3 has a pixel density of 538 ppi. … [Link]
Mashable » 800,000 children forced to flee their homes amid conflict in Nigeria
Nearly one year has passed since Boko Haram militants stormed a boarding school in northern Nigeria and abducted 276 schoolgirls. The mass kidnapping on April 14, 2014, from the rural town of Chibok ignited outrage, sparking calls from the international community — including Michelle Obama — to "Bring Back Our Girls." See also: Bring Back Our Girls: Why the World Is … [Link]
Mashable » Hotel brands multiply with questionable benefit to travelers
NEW YORK — Today's traveler faces a bewildering choice of hotel brands with similar-sounding and confusing names. Want to stay at a Hyatt? Take your pick. There's Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt House, Hyatt Place and, coming soon, Hyatt Centric. Vacationers once relied on big-name hotel brands to signal the kind of experience they could expect. People knew what … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Red Canary Python API Simplifies Carbon Black Data Access
Endpoint threat detection company Red Canary has open sourced its Python API (CbApi2), which provides easy and more efficient programmatic access to Carbon Black data. Simply put, it’s about substantially reducing the amount of written code required to get the most out of the Carbon Black REST API.
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Slashdot » Killer Robots In Plato's Cave
Lasrick writes Mark Gubrud writes about the fuzzy definitions used to differentiate autonomous lethal weapons from those classified as semi-autonomous: "After all, if the only criterion is that a human nominates the target, then even The Terminator…might qualify as semi-autonomous." Gubrud wants a ban against autonomous hunter-killer weapons like the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile and the canceled Low-Cost Autonomous Attack System, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hay fever: Do allergies change over time?
From asthma to shellfish allergies, hay fever may be just the start of a cascade of related conditions. What's more, we could become more susceptible with age (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Hillary Clinton is on a 1,000-mile road trip in a campaign van named Scooby
Newly minted presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hit the campaign trail on Sunday in a van she nicknamed "Scooby." The van was reportedly named as an homage to the Mystery Machine that ferried Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne around in the iconic Scooby Doo cartoons. See also: America reacts to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign launch 
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Mashable » Photoshop of Vin Diesel alongside Paul Walker's 'ghost' will give you chills
A fan of the Fast and the Furious movies posted a moving tribute to the late star Paul Walker on Facebook over the weekend. The Photoshopped image depicts a transparent, ghost-like Paul Walker leaning against a car with his friend and co-star Vin Diesel See also: 10 deep 'Fast and Furious' quotes to get you pumped up for the latest ride … [Link]
Mashable » A math problem for 14-year-olds is stumping the world
Just when you thought math couldn't get any harder. A TV presenter in Singapore recently brought up a math problem that has been driving the Internet crazy. See also: In Defense of Math: 7 Reasons Numbers Rule At first, the problem seems impossible to solve. But once you use some logic, the solution is actually rather simple. Rattle your brain — … [Link]
Slashdot » 1980's Soviet Bloc Computing: Printers, Mice, and Cassette Decks
szczys writes Martin Maly rode the wave of computer evolution in the 1980's while living in the former Czechoslovak Republic. Computers themselves were hard to come by, peripherals were even more rare and so enthusiasts of the time hacked their own, like dot-matrix printers and computer mice. If your build was impressive enough, the government would adopt it and begin … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, the space station will have an Italian espresso machine
UPDATED 4:40 pm ET: The launch on Monday was scrubbed due to thunderstorms in the vicinity of the launch site, and has been rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:10 pm ET. Among the many science-related experiments scheduled to blast off a Cape Canaveral, Florida launch pad on Monday afternoon is a machine that could make astronauts' mornings much more energized as they … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Japan's jumping pink dolphin is one of a kind
A rare albino dolphin living in a museum in Japan is the only captive member of its species with the genetic condition 
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Mashable » Chimps don't tolerate drone monkey business
No photos please. A zookeeper used his drone to capture footage of the Burgers' Zoo chimpanzee enclosure. Little did he know, chimpanzees are the Alec Baldwins of paparazzi haters. The drone got about 20 feet into the enclosure before a chimpanzee appeared out of nowhere and lashed out at it with a stick. Chimps don't tolerate any monkey business. Sorry. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Your own personal placebo: Genes reveal response to sugar pill
At least 11 genes influence our placebo susceptibility. Screening could enable tailored treatments for migraine, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and more 
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Mashable » Time zone magic gives U.S. gamers 'GTA V' on PCs a few hours early
Grand Theft Auto V launches for PC on Tuesday, but players in the U.S. will get to enjoy it a few hours earlier. GTA developer Rockstar Games confirmed on Twitter that the launch is tied to British Summer Time (BST), meaning a 12 a.m. launch in the UK on April 14 — which equates to 7 p.m. EST and 4 p.m. … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Girls' took place in HBO's 'Silicon Valley'
"You are from Silicon Valley, therefore you are just naturally interesting." The worlds of two very different HBO comedies collide in this parody from Funny or Die that imagines the cast of Girls trying to make it in the world of Silicon Valley In this crossover, Jessa laments the struggles for women in tech, Shosh struggles to find a job … [Link]
Mashable » 2-year-old DJ will make your heart spin with his tiny turntables
Some toddlers have to go to Baby DJ School, while others are just born for the job South African 2-year-old Oratilwe Hlongwane got bored of the educational iPad apps his parents downloaded for him and found his groove with his dad's DJing app. And that's how DJ AJ was born. His parents decided to encourage their son's natural talent, and … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch had a "respectable" opening weekend, analysts say
The Apple Watch became available for pre-order on Friday. After a slow start, analysts called the pricey little gadget's debut "respectable". Several analysts estimated Apple received about 1 million pre-orders. Apple, which usually provides numbers after a weekend launch, has not confirmed the numbers In lieu of any official numbers from the company, many media outlets have turned to third-party data … [Link]
Geek Culture » Stephen Hawking Sings Monty Python!
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Slashdot » Transforming Robot Gets Stuck In Fukushima Nuclear Reactor
An anonymous reader writes with more bad news for the people still dealing with the Fukushima nuclear accident. "The ability to change shape hasn't saved a robot probe from getting stuck inside a crippled Japanese nuclear reactor. Tokyo Electric Power will likely leave the probe inside the reactor housing at the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex north of Tokyo after it stopped … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX will try once again to land a rocket on a drone ship
SpaceX plans to try again to land its Dragon rocket on a drone ship this afternoon, after its last attempt in January ended in a catastrophic explosion The launch is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. ET, with the landing attempt on a drone ship named "Just Read the Instructions" occurring about nine minutes after launch, according to SpaceX See also: Wonderworld: A … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA's Curiosity rover finds astronauts could farm water on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has found evidence of a liquid water cycle on Mars, and harnessing this could one day make drinking water for astronauts 
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Slashdot » Chinese Hacker Group Targets Air-Gapped Networks
itwbennett writes An otherwise unremarkable hacking group likely aligned with China appears to be one of the first to have targeted so-called air-gapped networks that are not directly connected to the Internet, according to FireEye, which released a 69-page technical report on Sunday on the group. FireEye picked up on it after some of the malware used by the group … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel’s Ant-Man Trailer #1 [Video]
The first trailer for Marvel’s Ant-Man is finally here! Check it out and let us know your thought in the comments! [Marvel] The post Marvel’s Ant-Man Trailer #1 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Developing An Algorithm That Can Detect Internet Trolls
An anonymous reader writes Researchers at Cornell University claim to be able to identify a forum or comment-thread troll within the first ten posts after the user joins with more than 80% accuracy, leading the way to the possibility of methods to automatically ban persistently anti-social posters. The study observed 10,000 new users at cnn.com, breitbart.com and ign.com, and characterizes … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 70% Off Select Crucial and Lexar Memory Products (SSDs, SD/Micro SD Cards/USB Drives)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Dy, amazon offers up to 70% off on select Crucial and Lexar memory products, including solid-state drives, SD cards, microSD cards, and USB drives. [Up to 70% Off Select Crucial and Lexar Memory Products (SSDs, SD/Micro SD Cards/USB Drives)] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 70% Off Select Crucial and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman’s Nightmare Continues [Comic]
Superman’s nightmare continues. See part I of this comic here. 
[Source: Dragonarte | Like Dragonarte on Facebook] The post Superman’s Nightmare Continues [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » A Polish prince just challenged a UK politician to a duel in Hyde Park
LONDON — It's barely a fortnight since UKIP leader Nigel Farage was metaphorically beaten up at the televised election debates and now he's been asked to duel in Hyde Park. See also: The 7-party UK election debate, described in tweets A Polish prince who lives in London, Janek Zylinski, has said in an online video that he's sick of discrimination … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking sings beautiful cover of Monty Python's 'Galaxy Song'
Life got you down? Stephen Hawking will lift you up. The famous physicist did a cover of "The Galaxy Song" from the 1983 cult classic Monty Python's The Meaning of Life The Hawking cover will be released for digital download from iTunes on Monday and as a limited edition 7'' vinyl single for Record Store Day on April 18 — … [Link]
Slashdot » Nearly Half of Game of Thrones Season 5 Leaks Online
HughPickens.com writes Paul Tassi reports at Forbes that the first four episodes of the new season of "Game of Thrones", nearly half of the ten total episodes, have been leaked online to various torrent sites. The four episodes appeared to come from a screener sent to reviewers with the digital watermark blurred out and are in 480p video format, equivalent … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Two mysterious bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres are not alike
The bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres continue to baffle scientists as infrared images reveal they have different thermal properties 
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Mashable » Man lives real-life Hitchcock film when dozens of birds swarm his house
Your nightmares have now been realized. YouTube user James Akers returned home after running a 30-minute errand to find his home swarming with birds. They likely came in through the chimney, Akers thinks, according to the video. Akers uploaded a second video of the bird-pocalypse, where he estimated there were "upwards of 25" swallows fluttering around his home and hitting … [Link]
Mashable » United Airlines plane skids off runway in Houston
A United Airlines flight arriving into Houston from Las Vegas skid off the runway while landing at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday morning. The flight was arriving during inclement weather and slid off the tarmac into the grass when it landed on the runway. See also: In 1927, the MGM lion's plane crashed and he survived on sandwiches Shortly before landing, … [Link]
Mashable » A book about gay penguins is one of the most disputed titles in the U.S.
A book about two male penguins raising a baby penguin is the third most complained about book in U.S. libraries. See also: 7 inspiring children's books to motivate your young activist "And Tango Makes Three" is one of the publications on the American Library Association's annual list of books that people have formally complained about to a school or a library, … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone hates the IRS, so Michael Bolton wrote them a love song
Wednesday is Tax Day in the United States, which means that countless Americans are currently freaking out and taking out their frustrations on the IRSJohn Oliver would like to remind the country that, while no one likes the IRS, most people can agree that taxes are a necessary evil in the U.S. — and an organization should probably responsible for … [Link]
Mashable » The best moments of the 2015 MTV Movie Awards
The 2015 MTV Movie Awards took place on Sunday night with host Amy Schumer at the helm. And as expected, the event was a star-studded affair. See also: Shailene Woodley's MTV Movie Awards speech is a beautiful lesson on being yourself The Fault in Our Stars took home Best Movie of the Year. Bradley Cooper won Best Male Performance, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Apple Watch Preorders Almost 1 Million On First Day In the US
An anonymous reader writes The launch of the Apple Watch has got off to a good start, with an estimated 1 million pre-orders in the U.S. on Friday. "According to Slice's Sunday report, which is based on e-receipt data obtained directly from consumers, 957,000 people preordered the Watch on Friday, with 62% purchasing the cheapest variant, the Apple Watch Sport. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Once Upon a Time' resurrects another character in a wicked twist
Once Upon a Time has been all about bringing characters back from the dead this season, and the latest to rise was one wicked twist. Bewitching villain Zelena has returned and is and crazier than ever in "Heart of Gold," pulling a Gone Girl with the help of an unlucky six-leaf clover. Everyone thought she was dead after Rumplestiltskin smashed her … [Link]
Mashable » France's Jean-Marie Le Pen withdraws from elections amid feud with daughter
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right symbol and founder of the National Front (FN), will not run in upcoming regional elections amid a high-profile feud with his daughter over the future of the party. See also: Far-right parties gain popularity in Europe after Paris attacks Le Pen told Le Figaro Magazine that he would bow out of the running in the southeast … [Link]
Mashable » Raging fires spread in Russia, killing 15
Out-of-control agricultural fires have killed at least 15 people, injured hundreds more and destroyed or damaged more than 1,000 homes in Siberia, authorities said on Monday. The fires were started in Khakassia, a region in southeastern Siberia, by farmers burning the grass in their fields, but spread quickly because of strong winds. See also: Canada and Russia beat tropical countries to … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux 4.0 Kernel Released
An anonymous reader writes "The Linux 4.0 kernel has been released. Linux 4.0 brings many features including live patching, Radeon DisplayPort Audio, RadeonSI fan control improvements, new OverlayFS functionality, Intel Quark SoC support, and a heck of a lot more. Linus's release announcement reads in part: "So I decided to release 4.0 as per the normal schedule, because there really … [Link]
Mashable » What Tinder would have been like in the 1980s
Swipe right for 8-bit nostalgia. YouTube user SquirrelMonkeyCom imagines what Tinder would have been like if it existed in the 1980s, complete with synthesizer music, floppy disks and tubular '80s slang. Of course, the people are just as strange as they are in 2015. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The touching moment a father hug-tackles … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HOLY CRAP: Here’s a Short Clip of the Hulk vs. Hulkbuster Fight You All Want to See
Right, don’t mention puny banner. That was hilarious. Can’t wait for May 1st! [CBR Trailers] The post HOLY CRAP: Here’s a Short Clip of the Hulk vs. Hulkbuster Fight You All Want to See appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » German Nobel laureate Guenter Grass dies at 87
BERLIN — Guenter Grass, the Nobel-winning German writer, has died aged 87 Matthias Wegner, spokesman for the Steidl publishing house, confirmed that Grass died Monday morning in a Luebeck hospital. This is very sad. A true giant, inspiration, and friend. Drum for him, little Oskarhttps://t.co/5b4Y7fTtin — Salman Rushdie (@SalmanRushdie) April 13, 2015 Grass gave voice to the generation that came of … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 13 April 2015
The Great Reversal in the Demand for Skill and Cognitive Tasks (PDF) — The only difference with more conventional models of skill biased technological change is our modelling of the fruits of cognitive employment as creating a stock instead of … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Three.js Cookbook – $14.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Three.js Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-14 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » New vinyl charts launched in UK as format sales soar by 69% year-on-year
LONDON — It's the format that just won't die. Last November vinyl sales passed the one million mark for the first time in 18 years and new data shows LP sales have reached a 20-year high in the UK, with album purchasing up 69% year-on-year. Now, with sales soaring, the Official Charts Company (OCC) have announced two new charts for single … [Link]
Mashable » Why Kristen Bell works to live, but lives for her kids
While parents can thank Kristen Bell's Frozen character for putting the earworm "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" in their toddlers' ears, her own daughter would much rather listen to dad rock. “She has heard the music, but very much favors ‘70s and ‘80s rock above anything else. She’s a big Hall and Oates and Cat Stevens fan,” Bell told … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Future Arctic: Why it's time for action, not resignation
From the fate of the caribou to the oil sands industry, Edward Struzik's book paints troubling pictures of an unseen Arctic and explores options to save it 
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Mashable » Move over, Britney Spears: Madonna kisses Drake onstage at Coachella
The ever-provocative Madonna kissed 28-year-old Drake, a man exactly half her age, onstage at Coachella on Sunday night during his headlining set More memorable than the kiss, though, may be Drake's reaction. In the aftermath of the smooch, his facial expression came across as shocked and dissatisfied. See also: Drake is sporting an Apple Watch at Coachella because YOLO 
YOLO! You … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Apple Watch preorders almost 1 million on first day in the U.S.
Almost one million people preordered the Apple Watch in the U.S. on its first day, digital commerce data company Slice Intelligence estimates According to Slice's Sunday report, which is based on e-receipt data obtained directly from consumers, 957,000 people preordered the Watch on Friday, with 62% purchasing the cheapest variant, the Apple Watch Sport. On average, each buyer ordered 1.3 watches … [Link]
Mashable » China restricts travel of locals to Hong Kong to cool tensions
Chinese authorities brought in curbs on travel to Hong Kong on Monday to cool tensions over the growing influx of mainland shoppers that's angering residents of the Asian financial hub. The public security bureau in neighboring Shenzhen will stop issuing multiple visit passes to people who live in the border city and instead issue only once-a-week travel passes, according to the … [Link]
Slashdot » Spain's Hologram Protest: Thousands Join Virtual March In Madrid
An anonymous reader writes Thousands of people marched past a parliament building in Madrid to protest a new law that they say endangers civil liberties. But none of them were actually there. From the article: "Late last year the Spanish government passed a law that set extreme fines for protesters convening outside of government buildings. In response to the controversial … [Link]
Mashable » People who share revenge porn in the UK can now be jailed for 2 years
People who share explicit images without consent can be jailed for up to two years under new laws that came into effect in the UK on Monday. See also: Victims of revenge porn now have a dedicated helpline to call The new law means that sharing explicit images via text, email, social networks and messaging apps without the consent of the … [Link]
Mashable » Periscope users live streaming Game of Thrones face account closure
Just as a piracy crackdown is happening across the world, users are coming up with more creative ways to get the content they desire. The highly-anticipated premiere of Game of Thrones Season 5 on Monday morning (or Sunday evening if you are in the U.S.) was live streamed by dozens of users on the app Periscope, according to Mumbrella. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Chinese Government Plans To Put 3D Printers In All Elementary Schools
InfiniteZero writes The Chinese government has a new plan to install a 3D printer in each of its approximately 400,000 elementary schools over the next two years. Education is probably one of the areas that will benefit the most from 3D printers in the long run. The problem though is getting the machines into the schools in the first place. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' episode 8: The divorce may be settled, but it's never over
The three main ad men of the new, merged agency have more in common than just partner status — Don, Roger and Pete have also all gone through divorces (most more than one) But even after the paperwork has been completed on their divestments from marriage, the emotional frustrations, the snide comments, and complications of bachelor status stick around in their … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' recap: Did that just happen?
“Elections need to be over, and at some point, they need to be done." These are the words of a civil rights lawyer who comes to Alicia's defense when voter fraud allegations are leveled against her. They are also the words viewers desperately want to hear — at some point, this election needs to be done, right? But as The Good … [Link]
Mashable » Australian koalas chill in first class before being flown to Singapore
Australia’s national airline, Qantas, has released photos of four koalas living the high-life in first class seats. The native animals were the stars of the photo shoot a week before they were gifted to the Singapore Zoo on Monday, to mark the country's 50th anniversary of independence See also: Neighbour storms Fashion Week runway in magnificent noise complaint Although it looks … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West tries to walk on water at surprise concert in Armenia
Kanye West likes to call himself "Yeezus," which sort of rhymes with Jesus, but this weekend he took the comparisons to a new level by attempting to literally walk on water The incident took place during a free surprise concert in Armenia at the edge of Swan Lake in Yerevan on Sunday See also: Kanye West bursts into tears during … [Link]
Mashable » The touching moment a father hug-tackles his soldier son at NHL game
Hockey tears usually come after a puck to the face But during the Phoenix Coyotes last game of the season on Saturday, the tears flowed without any painful hits to the face. Sgt. Dan Urman surprised his parents, Eitan and Ronit, during the ceremonial puck drop, appearing as a "special guest" after returning home from serving in Afghanistan Eitan tackles … [Link]
Mashable » Neighbour storms Fashion Week runway in magnificent noise complaint
UPDATE: Monday, Apr. 12, 7:21 p.m.One man in Australia took his noise complaint to the next level by storming onto the catwalk of a local fashion show. Most people call the police, or bark from their balcony, but French native Maurice Thibaux decided he needed to take things into his own hands. During the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opening show by local … [Link]
Slashdot » UW Scientists, Biotech Firm May Have Cure For Colorblindness
An anonymous reader writes with news about a possible cure for colorblindness. "For the more than 10million Americans with colorblindness, there's never been a treatment, let alone a cure, for the condition that leaves them unable to distinguish certain hues. Now, for the first time, two University of Washington professors have teamed with a California biotech firm to develop what … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First Wonder Woman Sketch Up For Sale! [PICS]
In 1941, the first sketch of Wonder Woman was created by H.G. Peter — and now it can be yours! The sketch includes a note from Peter to writer William Moulton Marsten, as well as Marsten’s reply: “Dear Dr. Marston, I slapped these two out in a hurry. The eagle is tough to handle – when in perspective or in … [Link]
Mashable » Find Joe and Jenny: The global hunt for the owner of an engraved ring
An Australian couple have been reunited with a missing ring after a social media post travelled around the world. Roxy Walsh, from the Palm Beach, Queensland, was snorkeling on April 7 in Bali at Finns Beach with her nephew when she got caught in a strong current and pulled onto rocks. While holding on, she noticed the ring, picked it up … [Link]
Mashable » 'Silicon Valley' Season 2 premiere recap: Mo' money, mo' problems
Coming off of its big win at TechCrunch Disrupt, Pied Piper is upping the ante in Season 2 of Silicon Valley, while the show itself is doubling down on dick jokes and cameos from real-life tech bigwigs. Richard and co. are now the toast of the Valley, and every venture capital firm is aggressively courting Pied Piper to invest in its … [Link]
Mashable » Shailene Woodley's MTV Movie Awards speech is a beautiful lesson on being yourself
We’ve just found Hillary Clinton's VP Actress Shailene Woodley won MTV's Trailblazer Award during Sunday's MTV Movie Awards. Woodley's acceptance speech was the perfect trifecta of nonsensical, humble and brilliant that proves she is the voice of our generation — we'll even take a voice of a generation. And like a true millennial, she referenced Emma Stone while sporting an on-point … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2129: Jon Snow does laundry!
He was never the brightest bastard… If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' just killed another character who's still alive in the books
Note: This post contains spoilers about the latest episode of Game of Thrones Welp, so long Mance Rayder, once King Beyond The Wall and now sizzling shish kebab with an arrow in his heart. He had every chance to save himself, and he chose — what? Not pride, that's for sure Whatever it was, he's dead now. See also: Turn any … [Link]
Mashable » This virtual reality system takes your cycling workouts to the streets
Your spin class may never be the same again. An Italy-based team has come up with an innovative new product that promises to mix the Oculus Rift with a responsive, real-world bike See also: Toyota and Chrysler teleport into the fast lane with virtual reality The resulting effect is a set up that lets you ride in any number of environments … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Ancient Mosasaurs Gave Birth In Open Sea
An anonymous reader writes A new study published in the journal Palaeontology finds that Mosasaurs, the large marine lizards that once populated the waters about 65 million years ago, gave birth to live young in the open ocean. "Mosasaurs are among the best-studied groups of Mesozoic vertebrate animals, but evidence regarding how they were born and what baby mosasaur ecology … [Link]
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