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 » Longer Video Shows How Incredibly Close Falcon Stage Came To Successful Landing
Bruce Perens writes In the video here, the Falcon 9 first stage is shown landing with a tilt, and then a thruster keeps the rocket vertical on the barge for a few seconds before it quits, followed by Kabooom with obvious significant damage to the barge. It looks like this attempt was incredibly close to success. Given fixes, a successful … [Link]
Mashable » Finally? Ben & Jerry's is creating a salted caramel brownie beer
It’s the answer to the question of what beer you should drink with your ice cream you've been waiting for. According to an April 13 press release, ice cream juggernaut Ben & Jerry's is developing a beer for release in the fall of 2015. The company is partnering with New Belgium Brewing to bring a beer called "Salted Caramel Brownie Brown … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook tests its own version of the away message
Facebook is apparently testing out its own version of the age-old away message in Taiwan and Australia, according to a report. Starting Wednesday, the social network began experimenting with what it calls the sidebar status, which is an away message that shows up in the current sidebar pane of Facebook's mobile apps and disappears after 12 hours or whenever someone updates … [Link]
Slashdot » India's Net Neutrality Campaign Picks Up Steam, Sites Withdraw From Internet.org
First time accepted submitter arvin (916235) writes The Huffington Post reports on prominent Indian websites withdrawing from Facebook's internet.org initiative. The net neutrality debate in the country has focused on zero-rating, where ISPs offer a free data plan which provides access to a set of websites that pay to be included. Internet.org provides free access to Facebook, Bing, Wikipedia and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Facts About ‘Futurama’
Futurama was an awesome show, and one that has a cult following that it truly deserves. But as much as us fans truly know about the show, there is a great deal we don’t, and finding stuff out only makes our love for it stronger. Here are 10 cool facts about Futurama you may not have known. (Via Top10Memes) The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ScientiaMobile Improves Detection Function in Version 1.6 of WURFL API
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ProgrammableWeb.com » 'For a Web of APIs' Berlin 2015 Event Announces Keynotes and SpeedHack Event
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Mashable » NBC is doing its 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired TV series after all
After nixing plans for Wizard of Oz-inspired drama Emerald City back in August, NBC has decided to give the project another shot at success The network Wednesday again picked up the series, this time helmed by David Schulner (Do No Harm, The Event), for a 10 episode order See also: There's No Place Like Ohio State: Band Pays Tribute to 'The … [Link]
Mashable » Two years after bombing, #OneBostonDay turns mourning into a mission
Boston marked the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing with a new tradition. On Wednesday, officials offered one idea for a way forward for the community that was left rattled by the attack Two years on, city officials proposed a day dedicated to service and gratitude — One Boston Day See also: 'You saved my life': Boston Bombing survivor posts … [Link]
Slashdot » Gyro-Copter Lands On West Lawn of US Capitol, Pilot Arrested
An anonymous reader writes that Doug Hughes, 61, a mailman from Ruskin, Florida was arrested for landing a gyro-copter on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. "A 61-year-old Florida mailman was arrested Wednesday after he landed a gyrocopter on the U.S. Capitol west lawn. The gyrocopter was carrying the pilot and 535 stamped letters for members of Congress urging … [Link]
Mashable » Tennessee is one step closer to making the Bible its official state book
The Tennessee state House ignored serious constitutional concerns — and the wishes of Republican leaders in the Statehouse — in voting to make the holy Bible the official state book. The chamber approved the measure 55-38 on Wednesday, which is sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton, a former pastor, who argued that his proposal reflects the Bible's historical, cultural and economic … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ProfitBricks Adds REST APIs to Cloud Service
Looking to increase the appeal to developers of its cloud computing platforms, ProfitBricks today announced it is adding support for REST APIs.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Turn Songs into 3D-Printed Sculptures You Can ‘Listen To’ with Reify
The benefits of 3D printing are almost too impressive and massive for us to even properly address yet. The possibilities with this tech is limitless, and the directions it is going show great promise. But here is an angle you probably have never heard before, literally. Remember how the Winamp player would make cool visualizations of your music based on … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson poses with some other actors who are also in 'Beauty and the Beast'
The live action Beauty and the Beast remake starring Emma Watson as Belle, the Disney princess she was born to play, is currently in pre-production. The Internet got a first look at the cast together when Josh Gad, who will play Le Fou — Gaston's hapless right-hand man — posted a selfie of the gang on April 14 See also: 8 … [Link]
Mashable » This woman smiled after shooting a giraffe, and the Internet is outraged
Real life Big Buck Hunter "Hero" Rebecca Francis thought she had snagged yet another trophy animal when she shot and killed a giraffe in Africa in 2010 The 41-year-old mother of eight, who's hunted and killed everything from bears, moose and bighorn rams to zebras, lynx and antelopes, downed the beast with a bow and took a picture laying next to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 7 API-in-a-Box Startups for Connecting to the Internet of Things
While undoubtedly one of the most hyped buzzwords in recent times, the Internet of Things (IoT) remains a tantalizing opportunity for many businesses. Gartner forecasts that IoT spending will reach upwards of $69 billion in 2015 alone. With that opportunity comes the inevitable gold rush as companies try to stake their claim in the space.
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Mashable » Latest video shows how close SpaceX got to landing Falcon 9
The landing wasn't quite right, but it sure was close enough to be considered a minor victory. After launching a Dragon cargo mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, SpaceX made a second attempt to return the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket and land it on a drone ship off the coast of Florida. See also: SpaceX … [Link]
Slashdot » Why "Designed For Security" Is a Dubious Designation
itwbennett writes The list of products designed to be security enhanced that turned out to be anything but seems to get longer by the day. In just the latest instance, reported by Wired last week, the crowd-funded privacy-enhancing home router Anonabox had to be recalled after an independent researcher discovered serious security flaws in the product. But security experts caution … [Link]
Mashable » 'Simply amazing' gray whale swims 14,000 miles, breaking world record
There’s migrating, and there's migrating. Using satellite tracking devices, scientists discovered that a western North Pacific gray whale, which is a critically endangered species, traveled nearly 14,000 miles roundtrip from its primary feeding grounds off Russia's Sakhalin Island down to Baja, Mexico and back. This is the longest recorded mammal migration on record. See also: Wonderworld: A spectacular photo journey of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Guitar Hero Live' reimagines the series for a post-Spotify world
How did we find new music 10 years ago? It was this weird post-Napster, pre-Spotify (hell, pre-YouTube) world where Internet virality propelled the latest, greatest pop hits. It was the perfect moment for a game like Guitar Hero to emerge. Guitar Hero Live mixes the old with the new. The titular "Live" mode evolves the I'm-a-rock-god fantasy with a first-person perspective and a cast of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Ant Man’ and the Greatest Moment From Any Trailer Ever
Can we talk about this moment from the Ant Man trailer for a second? When Thomas the cheeky train from England runs over Yellow-Jacket? The Ant Man trailer itself was a surprising shock of awesome, but that final moment? I think it is safe to say we may be looking at this year’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and I am … [Link]
Mashable » Organized labor as a new civil rights movement
As fast-food workers and organized labor plan mass protests on April 15 for a $15 minimum wage and union, they are also relaying the message that workers' rights are civil rights. As racial minorities continue to make up more and more of the lower-wage employment sectors, organized labor is betting that working to advance racial equality will be at central to … [Link]
Slashdot » The Crazy-Tiny Next Generation of Computers
An anonymous reader writes University of Michigan professors are about to release the design files for a one-cubic-millimeter computer, or mote. They have finally reached a goal set in 1997, when UC Berkeley professor Kristopher Pister coined the term "smart dust" and envisioned computers blanketing the Earth. Such motes are likely to play a key role in the much-ballyhooed Internet … [Link]
Mashable » China now downloads more iOS apps than the U.S., report says
It seems the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have kept China's iPhone users busy. iOS users in China downloaded more apps than their U.S. counterparts in the first quarter of 2015, according to new data from app-analytics company App Annie. The report suggests Apple's growing popularity in China has helped widen the disparity between revenue from the App Store and Google … [Link]
Mashable » Behold possibly the weirdest MLB pitching technique you'll ever see
For Miami Marlins relief pitcher Carter Capps, a perfect inning was just a hop, skip and jump away Capps got called up from the minor leagues to make his season debut for the Marlins on Monday night, retiring all three batters he faced in one inning of action But it's how Capps retired those batters — using a delivery best described … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Things To Consider When Spending Your Paycheck On A ‘Star Trek’ Tricorder
So it finally happened. A proper tricorder from Star Trek has been replicated and made purchasable by the public. This means Star Trek nerds who have been waiting ages for this can now die content, but considerably poorer. You see, this is no toy. No, this is a replica that is about as spot-on as any fan could want. But … [Link]
Mashable » No profit? No problem. Record subscriber additions boost Netflix
Netflix just keeps on growing in everything but profits The streaming video service topped 62 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2015 after surprisingly strong growth from the U.S. Netflix added 2.6 million international subscribers in the quarter, which doesn't come as a huge surprise since the company has been aggressively pursuing new viewers in the rest of the world. … [Link]
Mashable » Gentlemen: How to blow out your accessory lineup for less than $30
Ask yourself: would you wear the same shirt every day? Would you wear the same pants? The answer is (or at least should be) a resounding “no.” The same thinking must apply to your oft-overlooked accessories. These outfit accents are just as important, if not more important than the base clothing items you pick out every day. If you’re trotting out … [Link]
Mashable » The future of preventive care: How 7 startups are making an impact
Infectious diseases like tuberculosis and polio were once rampant, and although infectious diseases are still a major problem in some areas of the world, chronic diseases are now the major cause of death and disability worldwide, according to the U.S. Department of State. In the U.S. alone, seven of the top 10 causes of death in 2010 were potentially preventable chronic … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Walker tribute 'See You Again' from 'Furious 7' breaks Spotify records
Wiz Khalifa's tear-jerking "See You Again" has raced into the history books by shattering two Spotify records for most listens in one day and most listens in one week The song, a tribute to Paul Walker's life and his Fast and Furious career, is No. 1 on Spotify in 26 countries. With 4.2 million streams on April 13 and 21.9 million … [Link]
Mashable » 13 foodstagrams that will whet your appetite
Anybody else suddenly very hungry? This month, we've been thinking a lot about board game nights and get-togethers as we read The Monopolists by Mary Pilon, April's MashableReads book selection. Throughout The Monopolists, Pilon reveals the secret and scandalous history of Monopoly's creation. Sure, Parker Brothers say the game was created by Charles Darrow during the Great Depression; however, the real … [Link]
Slashdot » How Brain Pacemakers Treat Parkinson's Disease
the_newsbeagle writes Pharmaceutical research for neuropsychiatric disorders hasn't produced many breakthroughs lately, which may explain why there's so much excitement around "electroceutical" research. That buzzy new field encompasses deep brain stimulation (DBS), in which an implanted stimulator sends little jolts through the neural tissue. DBS has become an accepted therapy for Parkinson's and other motor disorders, even though researchers haven't … [Link]
Mashable » 'Documentary for the senses' left me blindfolded, barefoot and lost
NEW YORK — I'm sitting alone in a waiting room about to enter a completely dark, 6,000-sq. ft. labyrinth, inside what looks like a warehouse. I don't know what to expect when the door opens, but I've been told I'll end up barefoot and blinded — and that I'll lose my senses. The experience is a part of TriBeCa Film Festival … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS escapee: 'Men would come to buy girls to rape them'
Islamic State militants are carrying out "systematic rape and sexual violence" against Yazidi women, according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Wednesday. The horrifying stories provided by survivors — some as young as 12 — detail the brutal and systematic tactics of sexual violence carried out by ISIS militants against the minority religious group. See also: Slave to Terror: … [Link]
Mashable » Transgender man is in the running to appear on 'Men's Health' cover
A transgender man could become the next Men's Health "Ultimate Guy," thanks to nearly 25,000 votes and counting in his favor. Should he win, Aydian Dowling, a 27-year-old from Eugene, Oregon, will cover the magazine's November 2015 issue. For now, Dowling maintains almost three times as many votes as the man in second place. See also: A Storied Glossary of Iconic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Titanic as a 16-Bit Video Game
In honor of Titanic’s sinking (today marks 103 years) Cinefix has reinvented the movie “Titanic” as a 90s video game in their latest episode of 8-Bit Cinema. Level up the romance and set sail on the “Ship of Dreams”… old school video game style. [CineFix] The post Titanic as a 16-Bit Video Game appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smart drones that think and learn like us to launch this year
Mini drones with neural hardware that works like a brain could be in the skies within months – and carry out door-to-door deliveries or monitor crops 
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Mashable » Twitter rolls out new homepage to attract logged-out users
Twitter on Wednesday rolled out a new homepage aimed at non-Twitter users. The company, which had been testing a new look for its homepage since February, made the change official with a blog post that outlines the updates. See also: Twitter officially lets you retweet with comments now Whereas before, Twitter's homepage was pretty sparse — simply a background image and prompts for … [Link]
Mashable » 'Girls' star Jemima Kirke speaks out about her abortion in reproductive rights PSA
In 2007, Jemima Kirke, an artist and actress on the HBO series Girls, had an abortion. Kirke shares intimate details about the decision to terminate her pregnancy in a new PSA for the Center for Reproductive Rights, a nonprofit advocacy organization that is encouraging women to speak publicly about their experiences with the procedure. See also: 'Girls' renewed for Season … [Link]
Mashable » Footballer paints skin white to encourage minorities to vote in UK election
LONDON — Footballer Sol Campbell is fronting a provocative campaign, weeks ahead of the UK general election, to encourage black and ethnic-minority Britons to vote on May 7. The former England international player is joined by rapper Tinie Tempah, Homeland actor David Harewood and Paralympian Ade Adepitan, who were all photographed with makeup that whitened parts of their skin, as part … [Link]
Mashable » How Cuba ended up on that list of nations that sponsor terrorism
In 1982, the United States removed Iraq from its list of nations that sponsor terrorism and tacked on Cuba Times, as they say, have changed See also: Tourism to Cuba is still illegal for Americans, but here's how to do it The U.S. is pulling Cuba from the list after more than 30 years, leaving only Sudan, Syria and Iran. Many … [Link]
Mashable » The rare beauty of the last countries on America's terror list
Nasir-Al Mosque in Shiraz, IranImage: Kazuyoshi Nomachi/CorbisPresident Barack Obama will remove Cuba from the U.S. government's list of nations that sponsor terrorism, the White House announced this week, leaving only three countries on the list: Iran, Sudan and Syria. Iran is an Islamic theocracy that the U.S. has long accused of secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons, recent diplomatic breakthroughs … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Ninebot Buys US Rival Segway
An anonymous reader writes Xiaomi-backed startup Ninebot, a Chinese maker of electric-powered personal transportation products, has acquired U.S. rival Segway – the two-wheeler upright scooter which has become a running joke, synonymous with various comedic appearances (such as in U.S. sitcom Arrested Development and the 2009 comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop), and the death of its owner at the hands … [Link]
Mashable » Women draw their perfect penis because the Internet is terrible
Elite Daily turned their offices into an NSFW art class for one day. If someone asked you to draw your optimal penis, could you do it? This is a question we've all asked ourselves at one point in our lives. Don't act like you don't stare at your penis vision board at night, and question exactly what it is you … [Link]
Mashable » Scenes from the youth ski expedition to the North Pole
Earlier this week, a group of young skiiers were dropped off at an airport of the settlement of Longyearbyen, Norway, and began their trek to the North Pole See also: Let's not go outside and say we did: D.C. cherry blossoms, in photos The youth and accompanying adults are participating in the eighth youth ski expedition to the North Pole. Carrying … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Grow fat, get thin? We put brown fat to the test
Brown fat burns calories instead of storing them – and you could activate yours by taking cold dips and eating spicy food. But does it really help fight flab? (full text available to subscribers) 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Cloud Platform Announces Multiple Networking Updates
One of the advantages of running applications on Google Cloud Platform is that they benefit from the massive infrastructure that Google has built over the last decade.
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Mashable » Mystery solved: Dennis Quaid's rant was just an elaborate Funny or Die prank
Well, we all owe an apology to Jimmy Kimmel. As it turns out, Dennis Quaid's viral rant from April 14 wasn't the angry ramblings of a Hollywood A-lister on a movie set, but actually just a prank dreamed up by the minds at Funny or Die. See also: Dennis Quaid loses his mind on set, goes on NSFW rant Tuesday's cell … [Link]
Slashdot » Magician Turned Professor Talks About the Math Behind Shuffling Cards
An anonymous reader writes with this story about magician and professor of mathematics and statistics at Stanford University Persi Diaconis. "Now a professor of mathematics and statistics at Stanford University, Diaconis has employed his intuition about cards, which he calls 'the poetry of magic,' in a wide range of settings. Once, for example, he helped decode messages passed between inmates … [Link]
Mashable » Florida mailman lands gyrocopter on U.S. Capitol lawn in political stunt
Authorities are investigating a small, single seat gyrocopter that landed on the U.S. Capitol lawn on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a lockdown over security fears. A 61-year-old mailman from Florida is believed to be its operator, and he's been detained by U.S. Capitol Police. See also: Let's not go outside and say we did: D.C. cherry blossoms, in photos "The U.S. Capitol … [Link]
Mashable » How to pay, exercise and take photos using Apple Watch
There's been a lot of buzz about the Apple Watch and its many features So, Mashable chief correspondent Lance Ulanoff tested out three of the device's biggest features: how to pay, how to exercise and how to control your iPhone camera. Check it out in the video, above. New York's MTA is not sorry for the crappy subway The San … [Link]
Mashable » Aircraft computer systems could be vulnerable to hacking, report finds
Due to recent trends in the aviation industry — airplane systems becoming more automated, more connected computer systems and even broader Internet connections — there is growing concern that modern jetliners are vulnerable to hacking. So much so that government watchdogs have detailed the possible security risks in a new report. In a report released Tuesday, the U.S. Government Accountability Office … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Partners With TI on Secure APIs for IoT
Fresh off of promising to allocate $3 billion over the next four years to create a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) business unit, IBM has announced it is working with Texas Instruments (TI) to secure APIs used in a variety of embedded systems.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Puberty Explained [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » Knuckle cracking caught on film for the first time
MRI scans of a man's fingers being pulled until his joints popped disproves the theory that the noise comes from the collapse of an air bubble 
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Mashable » This man did the worm in front of 60,000 North Koreans during the Pyongyang Marathon
Hundreds of foreign tourists had a rare opportunity to see the capital of North Korea, one of the most secretive nations in the world, during the country's annual marathon on Sunday. It's only the second time amateur runners have been allowed to participate in the race, which route circles Pyongyang Nick Kershaw, an amateur runner from the UK, was among hundreds … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Celebrates 10 Years of SCIgen Bogus CompSci Paper Generator With New Tool
alphadogg writes Three MIT grads this week are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their clever SCIgen program, which randomly generates computer science papers realistic enough to get accepted by sketchy technical conferences and publishers, with a brand new tool designed to poke even more fun at such outfits. Just a bit late for April Fool's Day, the new SCIpher program … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hippo dung is health food for river animals
Rivers filled with hippo faeces may sound disgusting, but the excrement provides nutrition for fish and aquatic insects 
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Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 will be simulcast in the UK after all
LONDON — There were a lot of disappointed Game of Thrones fans in the UK after the Season 5 premiere wasn't simulcast with the U.S. broadcast, but that's changing. See also: Every episode of 'Game of Thrones' rated and reviewed Sky Atlantic's official account has tweeted that it will be simulcasting episode two, which goes out on Sunday night in the … [Link]
Mashable » IT talk: The latest innovation driving enterprise networking and infrastructure simplicity
It’s a tricky time for IT professionals: The workplace is increasingly going mobile — employees are using their phones, laptops and tablets to access company networks, which presents a few challenges for IT teams, chief among them security risks and increasing network demands. These challenges are exacerbated by the influx of data-draining technologies such as video and streaming services, commonplace in … [Link]
Mashable » MIT professor shaves her head and draws a brain on it … for science
Hair can be a great form of self expression, but so can shaving your head and drawing a map of your cortex on it MIT neuroscientist Nancy Kanwisher took a clever approach to teaching neuroanatomy by doing just that. Not only did she teach her students how to shave a head (cut off the majority of the hair, follow up … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mind-control exoskeleton gives unprecedented paralysis recovery
An exoskeleton that enables movement and provides tactile feedback has helped eight paralysed people regain sensation and move previously paralysed muscles 
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Mashable » Giant realistic cat head is the stuff of nightmeows
Now there's a whole new way to lose friends and alienate yourself from coworkers. Housetu Sato and his art students created a frighteningly life-like cat head for an art exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. The giant creepy feline mask is made from felt wool, just in case you were worried about any real cats being harmed. See also: 13 … [Link]
Mashable » Goodbye, Canadian Target. This 'Closing Time' cover is for you.
The saddest goodbyes are always made sadder with '90s alternarock. British Columbia Target employees Liam McDonald, Kyle Vanderberg, Evan Holbein, Liam Kelly, Brady Zomer and Eric Deibert paid tribute to their store's final closing by singing a cover of Semisonic's "Closing Time." Goodbye Canadian Target, we hope you have found a friend. You have never experienced ecstasy like this 1991 … [Link]
Mashable » German Shepherd puppy disrespects mom and the beauty of nap time
Kids have never appreciated the privilege of nap time, and this adorable puppy is no exception The tiny German Shepherd has a pretty sweet lounging set up on the deck, but the stubborn pup won't stay put. Mom nudges the little brat back into bed, but it's a lost cause with this furry ball of energy At least it's not … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon WorkSpaces API Offers Access to Cloud-Based Desktops
Amazon has released the Amazon WorkSpaces API for programmatic access to Amazon WorkSpaces. Amazon WorkSpaces is a cloud-based desktop through which users can provision and access desktops with their devices of choice.
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Mashable » Scientists are super pumped to meet a sperm whale
Holy sea cow, grab your camera. Stunned and excited scientists monitoring the ROV Hercules in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, encountered a big, curious sperm whale, who circled their remote vehicle several times. According to the video description, encounters like these are very rare, so bask in nature's glory while you can. ROV Hercules is part … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA's New GPUs Are Very Open-Source Unfriendly
An anonymous reader writes: The Nouveau driver developers working on open-source support for the GeForce 900 Maxwell graphics cards have found this new generation to be "very open-source unfriendly" and restricting. NVIDIA began requiring signed firmware images, which they have yet to provide to Nouveau developers, contrary to their earlier statements. The open-source developers have also found their firmware signing … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Coming Soon: “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” 4-Foot Tall Animatronic Hulkbuster [Pic + Video]
I don’t know about you, but I want one of these! The quarter-scale Hulkbuster figure is just a prototype for now, but it gives you a good idea of what the final product will look like when it comes out. The thing even opens and closes to reveal the Iron Man Mark 43 armor inside! [Source: Comicave Studios on Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » 'You really procrastinated on taxes this long?!' 11 Tweets that will make you feel worse
Like clockwork, the United States has dissolved into a mess of whimpers and exhausted relief. Some weary souls likely exerted the last of their energy to pound their keyboards in horror; others beat their chests in excitement. It's Tax Day. Again. Blame the earth's curiously fast revolution. Those who received refunds now walk the streets with the lightness of young lovers. … [Link]
Mashable » New York's MTA is not sorry for the crappy subway
Never again do New Yorkers have to hear, "we apologize for the inconvenience." The MTA is no longer sorry that its crumbling subway system is taking up your precious time. A new skit from Above Average confirms what every subway rider has always known to be true: Your train conductor does not care about you one bit. (But they might … [Link]
Mashable » Girl beats cop at rock, paper, scissors to get out of a ticket
Winning rock, paper, scissors got one alleged underage drinker a get out of jail free card (of sorts). However, it also got the cops who let her go in trouble. A Vine that went viral this weekend shows a police officer losing a game of rock, paper, scissors at Chilifest, a country music festival in Snook, Texas. The game reportedly got … [Link]
Mashable » Vine reveals its secret recipe for pitch-perfect audio loops
Vine, the six second video sharing app and social platform, may not be as widely used as Facebook or its parent, Twitter. But it does have tens of millions of users who make all sorts of endlessly entertaining video loops, in which the audio and video is in perfect sync. This is, apparently, more of an accomplishment than you might think … [Link]
Slashdot » GAO Warns FAA of Hacking Threat To Airliners
chicksdaddy writes: A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) warns that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration may be failing to address cyber security vulnerabilities that could allow remote attacks on avionics systems needed to keep the plane airborne. In a report issued Tuesday (PDF), the GAO said, "significant security-control weaknesses remain that threaten the agency's ability to ensure the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Zeta Architecture: Hexagon is the new circle
Data processing in the enterprise goes very swiftly from “good enough” to “we need to be faster!” as expectations grow. The Zeta Architecture is an enterprise architecture that enables simplified business processes and defines a scalable way for increasing the … [Link]
Mashable » Xena the Warrior Princess and Wonder Woman finally meet
Nerdy hearts are melting after photos surfaced of two of geek culture's most badass icons hanging out at an event in New York City. Lucy Lawless, known for her role as Xena the Warrior Princess, posed with Lynda Carter, known for her role as Wonder Woman, while both were in New York promoting separate projects. Lawless was there on behalf of … [Link]
Mashable » AshleyMadison, dating site for adulterers, is looking for a $200 million IPO this year
Hopefully AshleyMadison’s investors are more faithful than its users. Avid Life Media, the parent company of the infamous dating website for cheating spouses, confirmed on Wednesday that it intends to go public in London later this year, with plans to raise up to $200 million The Canadian company had previously looked to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2011, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The AvenGerbils: Hamster of Thor
A G-rated version of the new Avengers movie that’s just for kids! [Jimmy Kimmel Live] The post The AvenGerbils: Hamster of Thor appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » North Korea celebrates 103rd birthday of its 'eternal president'
Dances, flowers and celebrations across North Korea marked the birthday of the nation's founder on Wednesday. Kim Il-sung was the nation's first leader and is considered North Korea's "eternal president." Kim was born in 1912 and died in 1994 — he would have turned 103 today. As a young man, Kim fled to China to avoid Japanese forces in Korea and … [Link]
Mashable » First concept sketch of Wonder Woman is up for auction online
Diana has come a very long way in over 70 years. The original concept sketch of Wonder Woman is up for auction on Comic Link. The hand-drawn artwork was sketched in 1941 by artist H.G. Peter and includes correspondence between himself and the creator, William Moulton Marston. See also: Wonder Woman and Superman join modern times in kickass new costumes 
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Mashable » Rapid warming period may be underway as Earth sets another record
March was the warmest such month on record for the globe as a whole, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), which is one of the centers that keeps tabs on global climate data. The JMA found that global average surface temperatures were 0.56 degrees Fahrenheit (0.31 degrees Celsius) above the 1981 to 2010 average during the month, which beat 2010 … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Design a Self-Powered Digital Camera
Jason Koebler writes: Researchers at Columbia University have designed a fully electric digital camera that powers itself using ambient light. Put in a well-lit room, it would work indefinitely. The camera's image sensor does double duty. It measures the light needed to make the photograph, and it also takes excess light and uses it to power a capacitor (it has … [Link]
Mashable » You have never experienced ecstasy like this 1991 Sizzler commercial
A dog catching a frisbee mid-air, a sea captain teaching his granddaughter how to fish, carousel rides, a romantic stroll on the beach — that's the America you will experience if you open your heart to the fine dining experience of Sizzler. This promotional video inspirational film the chain released in 1991 reminds us that people fought and died for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Neanderthal chefs may have spiced up menus with wild herbs
Side order of veg with that mammoth leg? The Neanderthal diet was probably more varied than we think – using vegetables, herbs and different cooking techniques 
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New Scientist – News » War and religion: the metaphors hampering climate change debate
Climate change is often painted as a battle to be fought or a creed with scant evidence. Such language raises the risk of failing to confront global warming 
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Slashdot » Samsung SSD On a Tiny M.2 Stick Is Capable of Read Speeds Over 2GB/sec
MojoKid writes: Samsung has just announced its new SM951-NVMe SSD, the industry's first NVMe SSD to employ an M.2 form-factor. Samsung says the new gumstick style drive is capable of sequential read and write speeds of 2,260 MB/sec and 1,600 MB/sec respectively. Comparable SATA-based M.2 SSDs typically can only push read/write speeds of 540 MB/sec and 500 MB/sec, while most … [Link]
Mashable » Famed Chicago chef Homaro Cantu, who blended science and food, dies at 38
CHICAGO — Chef Homaro Cantu, who artfully blended science and fine dining at his Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant, has died. The 38-year-old Cantu, one of Chicago's most renowned chefs, turned cooking into alchemy through his playful and surprising brand of molecular gastronomy at Moto, the restaurant he led in the city's West Loop. Customers dined on edible menus, carbonated fruit and a … [Link]
Mashable » The most-liked Coachella content on Instagram
Out in Indio, California, thousands of people gathered in the heat of the desert for the 2015 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. And although only half of the two-weekend event is behind us, festival-goers wasted little time sharing their Coachella experiences on Instagram The social network told Mashable that it recorded approximately 83 million interactions on Instagram related to Coachella … [Link]
Slashdot » Jack Thompson Will Be Featured In BBC Film 'Grand Theft Auto'
New submitter requerdanos writes: Former attorney and professional troll Jack Thompson is set to become a major motion picture figure, played by Bill Paxton, in the upcoming film Grand Theft Auto. According to Cinema Blend, "Paxton is in line to play Jack Thompson. A Miami lawyer, Thompson came into the public eye by frequently blasting Grand Theft Auto, creator Rockstar … [Link]
Mashable » Human trolls his dog with lion haircut
He is dog. Hear him roar. An adorable pup named Stains was given a distinctive "lion cut" at the groomer, which gave his owner an endless supply of entertainment. It's okay, Stains, you're still beautiful on the inside. Scientists are super pumped to meet a sperm whale New York's MTA is not sorry for the crappy subway You have never … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis' iPad reportedly sold for $30,500 at charity auction
An iPad once owned by Pope Francis sold for $30,500 at a charity auction in Uruguay on Tuesday, according to a new report. Reuters reported that Francis gave the iPad to Uruguayan priest Gonzalo Aemilius, who donated it to the Francisco de Paysandu high school, located 230 miles north of capital Montevideo. The school tried to auction it off on several … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange Is the New Black' gets renewed for fourth season
In unsurprising news, Orange Is the New Black has been renewed for a fourth season, set to debut in 2016. The original Netflix series has picked up almost two dozen awards in just two seasons, including three Emmys and two SAG Awards, among others. See also: 9 'Orange Is the New Black' Actresses In and Out of Character Get ready to … [Link]
Mashable » Aaron Hernandez convicted of first-degree murder
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder in a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40 million contract and a standout career ahead of him. Hernandez, 25, looked to his right and pursed his lips after the jury forewoman read the verdict. The … [Link]
Mashable » Get Inspired: Quotes from +SocialGood UK
Get Inspired+SocialGood UK quotes on how tech can effect social changeBy Megan RanneyInspired by the Social Good Summit, +SocialGood UK was designed to amplify the voices of people who want to share world-changing ideas and spark action throughout the global community.The event brought together government officials, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, technologists and corporate leaders from around the world to discuss how technology … [Link]
Mashable » Tracks left by Crocs shoes help link Alaska man to burglaries
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Crocs plastic shoes left tread marks that helped link a 22-year-old Fairbanks man to downtown burglaries, authorities said. The owner of a building where break-ins occurred provided surveillance footage to police, who posted it on the department's Facebook page. Roland Huntington Grace's name was among several mentioned by tipsters, according to authorities. See also: 27 weirdest news stories … [Link]
Mashable » Airbus manages to cram another seat in every row of economy
Anyone who has flown economy class in recent years knows that airline seats are bigger and more comfortable than ever, making the air travel experience a pleasure. Ahaha. Just kidding. See also: Airline seats are getting so small that federal regulators are worried To the contrary, of course, seats are getting small enough that federal regulators are concerned, as they could … [Link]
Slashdot » Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Found In Windows HTTP Stack
jones_supa writes: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows HTTP stack that is caused when HTTP.SYS parses specially-crafted HTTP requests. An attacker who has successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code under the SYSTEM context. Details of the bug are withheld, but exploit code is floating around. Microsoft describes the issue in security bulletin MS15-034. An update … [Link]
Mashable » Jury seated in Colorado theater shooting trial for James Holmes
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A union plumber, a school teacher and a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre were among the 19 women and five men chosen to serve as jurors in the death penalty trial of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes. The 12 jurors and 12 alternates were chosen Tuesday after a selection process that began Jan. 20, and … [Link]
Mashable » The golden voice: How an NBA announcer sweetened an overdue dream season
OAKLAND, California — The most spellbinding stretch of the most magical season in the history of one of sports’ most downtrodden fan bases is ending, and Jim Barnett needs a momentJim is courtside at Oracle Arena in Oakland, in what’s been his seat for three decades now. It’s his 30th year as a TV analyst for Warriors basketball games. Seated beside … [Link]
Mashable » Protester confetti-bombs European Central Bank president
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi was the target of an epic confetti-bomb during a press conference on Wednesday. As Draghi began his opening remarks, a female protester shouted "End ECB dictatorship!" as she leapt onto the table in front of him and dumped a bag of confetti on his head before security removed her from the room. See also: 5 … [Link]
Slashdot » 'We the People' Petition To Revoke Scientology's Tax Exempt Status
An anonymous reader writes: There has been a lot of interest in the activities of the Church of Scientology recently, especially since the release of Alex Gibney's documentary Going Clear. A petition against tax-exempt status for Scientology has been started on the U.S. White House petition website. If it receives more than 100,000 signatures, it will qualify for an official … [Link]
Mashable » Polish nurse cat may be the cutest medical practitioner in history
The cutest nurse at a Polish animal shelter is under a foot tall, with pointed ears and black fur Rademenes, a black cat who lives at the shelter in Bydgoszcz, does the important work of providing comfort and companionship to animals undergoing medical treatment. Duties include gently resting on top of recovering cats and spooning canine patients See also: 20 Signs … [Link]
New Scientist – News » IBM's Watson to provide software for personalised healthcare
IBM is partnering with Apple and medical device companies to develop a cloud-based health platform for its Watson supercomputer 
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Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel swears he's not behind Dennis Quaid's viral rant
After video surfaced of Dennis Quaid's expletive-laden rant on Tuesday, many suggested that late night host Jimmy Kimmel might have been the force behind the freakout. It's not exactly a far stretch of the imagination, given Kimmel's history with pranks involving twerking girls that set fires and wolves in Sochi hotel halls. Kimmel addressed the speculation on his show Tuesday … [Link]
Mashable » New York Fashion Week finds a new home
New York Fashion Week was kicked out of Lincoln Center in December 2014, when the Supreme Court of the State of New York ruled it could not renew a lease for the week-long, bi-annual festivities Apparently, NYFW violated its use as a public park, which did not sit well with the New York City Parks Advocates. They filed a complaint claiming … [Link]
Mashable » You can now connect Instagram to your Tinder profile
You may see a lot more information the next time you swipe right on Tinder. User profiles on the dating app now include support for Instagram and more shared interests and mutual connections, the company revealed Wednesday. The update marks the first time the dating app known for its swipes has given user profiles a major overhaul since it launched. See … [Link]
Mashable » Garbage premieres ‘The Chemicals’ music video for Record Store Day
Happy almost Record Store Day, audiophiles! Prepare to celebrate with a brand new release from legendary alt rockers Garbage Record Store Day, an annual event recognizing the independent, brick-and-mortar purveyors of music out there, was conceptualized in 2007. Since its inaugural edition in 2008 with ~300 stores participating, the production has grown in size and scale: This year there are … [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia To Buy Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 Billion
totalcaos sends news that Nokia has announced plans to buy Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 billion worth of stock. Both companies have approved the transaction, though now they must wait for regulatory approval. They said they expect the deal to close in the first half of 2016. The combined company is expected to become the world’s second-largest telecom equipment manufacturer behind Ericsson … [Link]
Mashable » It's Tax Day, and some brands want to lavish you with gifts of pizza and bagels
Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, please stop reading this and get to it immediately. If you have, then congratulations: you may now enjoy some very bizarre promotions. In recent years, tax day has emerged as a new fake holiday for brands in search of a marketing opportunity during the long secular gap between Valentine's Day and Mother's Day … [Link]
Mashable » Election 404: Which UK political party has the best error page?
LONDON — Hillary Clinton showed us all how to do a 404 page when she launched her new campaign site on Sunday. See also: 10 more clever 404 error pages for Hillary Clinton The U.S. presidential hopeful's pun-tastic error page is complete with a throwback photo from the Clinton family album 
Across the pond, the UK is weeks away from the general … [Link]
Slashdot » Hubble and the VLT Uncover Evidence For Self-Interacting Dark Matter
astroengine writes: A new study carried out by the ESO's Very Large Telescope and the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has revealed for the first time that dark matter may well interact with itself — a discovery that, at first glance, seems to contradict what we thought we knew about the nature of this invisible mass. "In this study, the researchers … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Women may have pioneered hunting with weapons
Most chimps that use jabbing weapons to hunt prey are female, a pattern of behaviour that may also have been true of the first humans 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 76% Off Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with NFC Built-in Microphone + up to 1 Day Playtime – $18.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with NFC Built-in Microphone + up to 1 Day Playtime for just $18.99 with promo code VFUQFU8H. That’s 76% off on the speaker’s regular list price of $79.99. Works with All devices with Bluetooth enabled. Any other devices with a 3.5mm audio jack. Supports … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Entire History of Daredevil [Comic]
Well, there you have it. The entire history of Daredevil, from the folks over at ComicsAlliance and Cartoonist Chris Haley of Let’s Be Friends Again. The post The Entire History of Daredevil [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stephen Hawking Sings Monty Python’s “Galaxy Song” [VIDEO]
I’d wager that any Monty Python worth his/her salt can tell you where the “Galaxy Song” is from. (HINT: It’s from the 1988 movie “The Meaning of Life.”) The song later appeared on the 1989 album “Monty Python Sings.” It also happens to be the title track to “Monty Python: The Meaning of Live,” a 90-minute documentary that spans the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Her Universe to Premiere New Clothing at Star Wars Celebration! [GALLERY]
As if I didn’t feel sad enough about missing Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA this weekend, Her Universe has revealed the new line of Star Wars clothing for women AND girls that visitors can try on for themselves at the HU booth. HU founder Ashley Eckstein — and voice of Ahsoka Tano — has also announced that the company … [Link]
Mashable » A frontrunner was eliminated on 'The Voice,' and we are not pleased
What just happened? To keep this short and sweet: America got it wrong The majority of Tuesday's episode was devoted to performances by Nick Jonas and all four teams. And then one by one, artists were sent into safety. Up for elimination were Brian Johnson, Deanna Johnson and Mia Z. (undeservedly so). As a reminder, Mia Z. is a young blues-y … [Link]
Mashable » 11 fancy gourmet dishes made with junk food
These dishes look like they belong to a five-star restaurant that requires booking reservations a year in advance. But look a little closer, and you may notice something a little…off Is that a corn dog? Wait, are those Bagel Bites?! See also: PMS-themed ice cream flavors will make everything better Anonymous "Chef Jacques Lamerde" (Ahem, that surname.) has taken #foodporn to … [Link]
Mashable » Managing an employee with a different communication style
I looked over and noticed my intern updating the spreadsheet that was meant to be a back-burner project — on an afternoon when we were pushing up against two major deadlines. When I asked if she’d completed her work on the other assignments, she looked at me with bewilderment. That’s when I learned that if Jane didn’t receive an assignment in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK political parties woo voters with green tech promises
Renewable and clean technology feature in the parties pre-election manifestos, but will they boost the UK economy as claimed? 
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Mashable » Go behind the doors of Abbey Road Studios with Google's new virtual tour
LONDON — Every week thousands of tourists visiting London make the musical pilgrimage to Abbey Road They cross the most famous zebra crossing in the world, stopping traffic as a friend or family member takes their photo. Most of them are Beatles fans engaging in a shared experience just as the four band members did for the 1969 Abbey Road cover … [Link]
Mashable » European Union accuses Google of being a bully
If Google seems like the biggest kid on the playground in the U.S., it's basically a giant in Europe where it dominates more than 90% of the search market The European Union is tired of Google using its size advantage to push other companies around European authorities are once again accusing Google of abusing its power in order to favor its … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 15 April 2015
Facebook Biometrics Cache (Business Insider) — Facebook has been accused of violating the privacy of its users by collecting their facial data, according to a class-action lawsuit filed last week. This data-collection program led to its well-known automatic face-tagging service. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Data Visualization with JavaScript – $15.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Data Visualization with JavaScript" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-16 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 6 marketing lessons learned in Argentina
One of my favorite parts of being a marketing strategy consultant is getting to work with brands in different industries, stages of growth, and geographies. I recently had the opportunity to spend time in South America, including Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay. Traveling abroad is a particular source of inspiration for me, because what works in other regions can often inform … [Link]
Mashable » The gender pay gap is bad. The gender pay gap for women of color is even worse.
Women, on average, earn 22% less than men, or 78 cents for every white man's dollar. This fact is everywhere, especially on Tuesday, Equal Pay Day. The day itself is meant to symbolize this figure, as it takes women three-and-half extra months of work to earn what men make year-round Critics love to quibble that a few factors easily explain this … [Link]
Mashable » Taxi! Your essential guide to London's taxi apps
LONDON — Two more taxi apps launched in London this week adding to the growing number of options available See also: Taxi vs. Uber war intensifies in Australia after damning review Maaxi and Splyt are both focused on sharing. One, backed by London Mayor Boris Johnson, has an eye on rethinking how the capital's official black taxi cabs currently work, the … [Link]
Mashable » Virgin Australia is giving you free food, entertainment and luggage
Free food: That is a selling point if ever there was one. Finally, Virgin Australia has decided to go the way of more prestigious airlines and actually feed its paying customers. Oh, and you can check in all your luggage and watch all the movies. For free. After years of slogging it out — hungry and thirsty — to save a … [Link]
Mashable » New MacBook teardown reveals a tight machine that's nearly impossible to repair
After their recent teardown of Apple's 2015 MacBook Pro, the master disassemblers at iFixit have gotten their hands on one of Apple's new, ultrathin MacBooks. And while it's no surprise that the machine is hard to crack open and repair if need be — all the Retina-era MacBooks aren't really repair-friendly — this one takes it to the next level See … [Link]
Slashdot » World's Oldest Stone Tools Discovered In Kenya
sciencehabit writes: Researchers say they have found the oldest tools made by human ancestors—stone flakes dated to 3.3 million years ago. That's 700,000 years older than the oldest-known tools to date, suggesting that our ancestors were crafting tools several hundred thousand years before our genus Homo arrived on the scene. If correct, the new evidence could confirm disputed claims for … [Link]
Mashable » Humans of (Old) New York: The street life of Victorian NYC
Cycle messenger.Image: Library of Congress>In 1896, New York photographer Alice Austen traveled the streets of the city, photographing the working people there. City employees, policemen, postmen, firefighters, street sweepers, cab drivers – Alice found citizens whose work contributed to making the city habitable and functioning.She also captured the people forced to make their living on the street, including peddlers and vendors, knife … [Link]
Mashable » Some awesome acts have been announced for Glastonbury 2015
LONDON — The organisers of Glastonbury festival have announced the first major wave of acts for this June, and there are a host of treats for those lucky enough to have a ticket. Pharrell, Florence & The Machine, Mary J Blige, Alabama Shakes, The Chemical Brothers, Rudimental, Deadmau5, Hot Chip, Roy Ayers, Run The Jewels and Mark Ronson are among the … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia buys Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 billion
HELSINKI — Nokia confirmed Wednesday it is acquiring the ailing French telecom company Alcatel-Lucent through a public exchange offer in France and the United States, in a bid to become a leading global networks operator. The Finnish company said the all-share transaction will be on the basis of 0.55 of a new Nokia share for every share of Alcatel-Lucent. The share … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. increases drug spending to the most in 13 years
U.S. spending on prescription drugs saw the largest increase since 2001, with the nation's pharmacy bill rising to $373.9 billion last year as new treatments came to market and manufacturers increased prices on old ones. "Last year's $43 billion growth in spending on medicines was the highest ever," said Murray Aitken, executive director the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, which issued … [Link]
Slashdot » New Samsung SSD 840 EVO Read Performance Fix Coming Later This Month
An anonymous reader writes: The Samsung SSD 840 EVO read performance bug has been on the table for over six months now. Initially Samsung acknowledged the issue fairly quickly and provided a fix only a month after the news hit the mainstream tech media, but reports of read performance degradation surfaced again a few weeks after the fix had been … [Link]
Mashable » Cubans hail removal from US list of state terrorism sponsors
Cuban officials and ordinary citizens alike hailed the island's removal from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying the move by President Barack Obama heals a decades-old insult to national pride and clears the way to swiftly restore diplomatic relations. See also: Obama and Castro meet in first sit-down between U.S., Cuban leaders in over 50 years "The Cuban … [Link]
Mashable » Mystery of Saturn's giant planetwide storms explained
Giant storms on Saturn known as "Great White Spots" may be caused by moisture in the planet's atmosphere, researchers say. The titanic Saturn storms, which stretch across the planet, have erupted on the planet six times since they were first discovered in 1876. They resemble thunderstorms on Earth, except that each of these storms is about the size of Earth. The … [Link]
Mashable » Around 400 migrants believed to have drowned after boat capsizes off Libya
About 400 migrants are feared to have drowned after their boat capsized off Libya, survivors have told Save the Children. Even before the survivors were interviewed, Italy's Coast Guard said it assumed that there were many dead given the size of the ship and that nine bodies had been found. See also: The Deadly Mediterranean Crossing That Migrants Risk Every Day … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung gives Australians free Netflix when they purchase a curved TV
It seems everyone is spruiking Netflix these days. Samsung Australia has announced it will drop a six-month free subscription in when you purchase one of the company's new televisions. The all-you-can-eat streaming service launched in Australia in March to rejoice across the Internet. Since then, companies have been scrambling to get on the Netflix train See also: Samsung upgrades the 4K … [Link]
Slashdot » US Navy Researchers Get Drones To Swarm On Target
coondoggie writes: The Office of Naval Research today said it had successfully demonstrated a system that lets small-unmanned aircraft swarm and act together over a particular target. The system, called Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology (LOCUST) features a tube-based launcher that can send multiple drones into the air in rapid succession. The systems then use information sharing between the drones, allowing … [Link]
Mashable » 150 years after Lincoln’s Assassination, global grief is revealed
If Abraham Lincoln were assassinated today, word of the tragedy would spread within seconds. Smartphone video of John Wilkes Booth shooting the president would appear on YouTube and Facebook within minutes and before the end of the day nations around the world would join the U.S. in mourning our fallen leader, much of it would likely appear on Twitter. 150 years … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder hookups skyrocketed 300% at Coachella's first weekend
How hot was Coachella? Very. And we’re not talking about the sun According to Tinder, usage of the app was on fire in the Indio and Palm Springs areas for Weekend One, up 300% compared to the weekend before See also: How not to dance at Coachella Which isn’t surprising. On the first day alone, a festival-goer asked my colleague if … [Link]
Slashdot » EU To Hit Google With Antitrust Charges
Bruce66423 sends news that the European Union has decided to hit Google with antitrust charges that could lead to fines of over $6 billion. The EU has been investigating Google for five years now. "The European Commission has highlighted four main areas of concern in its investigation: potential bias in Google’s search results, scraping content from rival websites, agreements with … [Link]
Mashable » Every episode of 'Game of Thrones' rated and reviewed
Need a refresher on every episode of the twisted Ren Faire extravaganza that is Game of Thrones? Want to argue with our rating of said episodes? Look no further. Below, you'll find a list of each installment of the show — one we'll keep constantly updated as Season 5, listed first, gets underway. Every episode gets a Friends-style alternate name, a … [Link]
Mashable » Marshall Major II: Classy headphones with great sound for only $100
For roughly half a century, the Marshall amp stack has reigned as one of the most iconic pieces of rock and roll paraphernalia, forming a backdrop for some of the genre’s biggest acts, from The Who to Led Zeppelin Marshall has capitalized on that popularity for several years now, with a line of headphones and Bluetooth speakers designed to incorporate … [Link]
Mashable » Kind Bars aren't as healthy as advertising claims, FDA says
Kind bars may not be as kind to your health as they claim to be, according to a warning letter the Food and Drug Administration sent the snack food company last month. The agency ordered the popular fruit and nut snack brand to remove the word "healthy" and various other health-related claims from the advertising of at least four its bars … [Link]
Slashdot » New Horizons Captures First Color Image of Pluto and Charon
192_kbps writes: NASA published today the first color image of Pluto and Charon captured by the New Horizons probe, revealing a reddish world. "The fastest spacecraft ever launched, New Horizons has traveled a longer time and farther away – more than nine years and three billion miles – than any space mission in history to reach its primary target. Its … [Link]
Mashable » Woolworths tribute to war veterans backfires spectacularly
In an epic example of #brandfail, a new Woolworths promotional campaign in tribute to Australia's war veterans has backfired and been quickly pulled offline. Not only was the supermarket giant ridiculed and memed on social media, but it has been suggested the company's use of the word Anzac, a term used to refer to Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in World War … [Link]
Mashable » Dash cam video shows police cruiser running over suspect in Arizona
Editor's note: The above video contains graphic violence. Police in Marana, Arizona released a graphic dash cam video Tuesday showing a police officer running over a robbery suspect in his patrol car. The video was recorded on February 19 by two police cars slowly trailing the suspect, Mario Valencia. In the footage from one car, Valencia appears to fire a … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg talks about Oculus, books and his workweek during Facebook Q&A
What does it take to be the CEO of Facebook you ask? Just 50 to 60 hours of work per week. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, held a Q&A on Facebook Tuesday, a digital version of the company's town hall events See also: 12 Facebook Statuses You Need to Retire (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket makes a splash landing as it topples off drone ship
SpaceX has released footage of a failed attempt to land the first stage of its rocket, Falcon 9, on a drone ship off the coast of Florida Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket tasked with sending SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station. The Dragon was launched into orbit on Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. ET. Nine minutes later, part … [Link]
Slashdot » Cracking Passwords With Statistics
New submitter pjauregui writes: When users are asked to create a "secure" password, most sites simply demand things like "must contain 1 uppercase letter and one punctuation character." But those requirements often lead to users picking exactly 1 uppercase letter, and using it to begin their password. What was intended to increase randomness is instead creating structure that statistical analysis … [Link]
Mashable » Australia to deploy hundreds of troops to Iraq to fight Islamic State
Hundreds of troops will leave Australia on Wednesday to join the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced Tuesday morning. The deployment of 330 Australian soldiers to the war-torn region had been announced on March 5 by the Australian government and the troops have been undertaking training locally in preparation for the deployment. See … [Link]
Mashable » Thieving rabbit steals cracker right out of a baby's hand
Some lessons are best learned through experience Well, one kid learned the hard way that his pet bunny, named Oreo, likes crackers in addition to cookies See also: Little girl has appropriate meltdown watching 'Lion King' for the first time Trust nothing, little dude. Trust nothing Check out the full clip below for more baby and animal adorableness [H/T: Reddit] Have … [Link]
Mashable » Jaden Smith raps about dad, Harry Potter and Iron Man in new song
What do James Bond, Barack Obama and the Devil have in common? They all get a shout-out in Jaden Smith's new song, along with many more familiar names. In "Offering," Jaden also namedrops his dad, sister, Tony Stark, Popeye, Madonna, Lex Luther, Peeta from The Hunger Games, God and Harry Potter. See also: Mumford & Sons: Tidal's celeb owners are 'new … [Link]
Mashable » Cable companies launch the first of many lawsuits against net neutrality
When the FCC passed its new Internet regulations in February, there were a variety of reactions: Advocates for net neutrality rejoiced; telecom companies cringed; and lawyers, well, they started counting their potential fees. The new net neutrality regulations are only two months old, but they are the subject of numerous lawsuits from some of the biggest representatives of the cable and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Avengers: Age of Ultron': Red carpet chats with Cap, Hulk, Thor and Joss
Captain America, The Hulk and Thor weren't busy saving the world last night; instead, they were at the world premiere of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood Mashable's Josh Dickey and Kara Warner caught up with them and Director Joss Whedon on Monday night at the red carpet event. In case you missed the live … [Link]
Slashdot » Road To Mars: Solving the Isolation Problem
An anonymous reader writes: As space technology matures, new missions are being funded and humanity is setting its goals ever further. Space agencies are tackling some of the new problems that crop up when we try to go further away than Earth's moon. This New Yorker article takes a look at research into one of the biggest obstacles: extended isolation. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Ninja Metrics Unveils Katana for Entertainment Platform and API
Ninja Metrics, an advanced analytics company, unveiled at the 2015 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Katana for Entertainment, a new advanced analytics platform for streaming media and music.
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