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 » Google Helps Homeless Street Vendors Get Paid By Cashless Consumers
An anonymous reader writes Starting today Seattle pedestrians can no longer pat their pockets and claim to have no cash when offered a copy of the ironically-named Real Change weekly newspaper by a homeless street vendor. Google has spent two years working with the Real Change organization to develop a barcode-scanning app which lets passers-by purchase a digital edition with … [Link]
Mashable » In historic move, BP's shareholders adopt global warming resolution
BP’s shareholders overwhelmingly supported a resolution on Thursday that would force the company to disclose some of its climate change-related risks. The shareholder vote was extraordinarily lopsided, with about 98% of shareholders approving the resolution, which had the backing of BP's chairman, Carl-Henric Svanberg The embrace of the climate change resolution is being called a watershed event in the history of … [Link]
Slashdot » GNU Hurd 0.6 Released
jrepin writes It has been roughly a year and a half since the last release of the GNU Hurd operating system, so it may be of interest to some readers that GNU Hurd 0.6 has been released along with GNU Mach 1.5 (the microkernel that Hurd runs on) and GNU MIG 1.5 (the Mach Interface Generator, which generates code to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' has an amazing new droid: How does the BB-8 work in real life?
Star Wars obsession is a totally natural and not at all life-threatening condition, but it will make you fixate on minutiae. For die-hard fans, Thursday was a day full of Star Wars minutiae to mull over. In addition to an action-packed second teaser trailer, we got a live glimpse of the rolling BB-8 droid in action. And it wasn't in CGI. … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways brands can engage with shoppers on social media
This article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. The way consumers shop online is changing, especially when it comes to lifestyle products like apparel, accessories and home decor items. As marketers, we have to adapt.
In the past, online consumers turned to search-based platforms, like Google and … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Researchers Develop Wireless Trackpad For Your Thumbnail
itwbennett writes: Called NailO, the prototype trackpad is similar to the stick-on nails sometimes used as a fashion accessory. It attaches to the user's thumb and can be controlled by running a finger over its surface. The processor, battery, sensing chip and Bluetooth radio are included on a circuit board that sits under the capacitive trackpad. The two are connected … [Link]
Mashable » Striking ballet dancers pose against gritty urban backdrops
Dancers can make anything around them look beautiful Photographer Omar Robles, 34, has made that the theme of his work. Based in New York City, he takes stunning photographs of dancers set against gritty urban backdrops. Subway cars, alleyways and the streets of the city all serve as a playground for the dancers he captures "I'm in love with how … [Link]
Mashable » Every Godzilla monster wreaks havoc in his new game
He might be "King of the Monsters," but Godzilla's reign is hardly safe when everything from magic-spewing giant moths to cyborg space monsters with chainsaw hands are trying to break off a piece of the action This latest trailer for Bandai Namco Games' Godzilla goes seriously deep cut, digging up everything from Jet Jaguar to SpaceGodzilla to Final Wars' chainsaw-handed Gigan. Can you … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MasterCard Local Favorites, Braintree SDKs
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Tortoise in Tokyo steps out for a lovely stroll in an adorable pink outfit
When you're out on the town, as far as this tortoise is concerned, you should always be dressed for the occasion. An African spurred tortoise was spotted on the streets of the Tsukishima neighborhood in Tokyo, walking with it's owner and dressed in a frilly, pink pinafore. See also: Rescued echidna puggle is your new favorite echidna puggle Plenty of people … [Link]
Mashable » How Waze could supercharge Android Auto
When Google first previewed Android Auto, its Android-based in-car system last year during Google I/O, many wondered if Waze would eventually make its way to the platform. Though the two seem like a natural fit, Google's crowdsourced navigation app wasn't mentioned during the announcement and early versions of the system aren't compatible with the app. But Waze will not only be … [Link]
Mashable » Teen attempts a sweet promposal, things get awkward fast
Think wedding proposals are high pressure? Try mastering the art of the perfect promposal— a careful mix of planning, surprise and a little bit of romance before the big dance That's what Daniel Pena was going for when he set up customized promposal signs along a road in his hometown and took his date to check them out. Unfortunately, things … [Link]
Mashable » It happened: Grand Theft Auto V is running in VR
It took less than a week. It took less than a business week. Just a day or two, really. Someone got the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V running in virtual reality. An Oculus Rift DK2, to be precise. YouTuber Falandorn shares a headset-eye-view video of the VR session in action, with U2's Batman Forever soundtrack contribution "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, … [Link]
Mashable » D.C. parade marks 153 years since slaves were freed in the capital
Nine months before former United States President Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves in Confederate states on Jan. 1, 1863, slaves in America's capital city had their own emancipation A two-hour parade on Thursday in Washington, D.C. marked the 153rd anniversary of the capital's Emancipation Day, which celebrates the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act. The 1862 act unshackled 3,100 former slaves, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BlackBerry to Disable Advertising APIs, Shutter Ad Business
BlackBerry today said it will take the BlackBerry Advertising Service offline on June 16, 2015. The move comes as the beleaguered smartphone maker continues to slice off non-core business units. Developers will need to prepare for the API shutdown to come.
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Mashable » Jared Leto teases his look for The Joker on Snapchat
Press releases are tired in our current 24 hour news cycle. Just make your point in ten seconds or less, and let your devoted followers spread the news for you. That seems to be Jared Leto's take, anyway What we do know is that Jared Leto Snapchatted a a green-haired selfie and that he is prepping to play The Joker in … [Link]
Slashdot » An Engineering Analysis of the Falcon 9 First Stage Landing Failure
schwit1 writes: AviationWeek has posted an analysis of SpaceX's latest attempt to land its Falcon 9 rocket on an ocean barge. Quoting: "SpaceX founder and chief technology officer Elon Musk tweeted that "excess lateral velocity caused it [the booster] to tip over post landing." In a later tweet that was subsequently withdrawn, Musk then indicated that "the issue was stiction … [Link]
Mashable » NASA images show dwarf planet Ceres in highest-resolution yet
NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, which has spent the past month orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, managed to snap the highest-resolution images seen to date of the mysterious planetary body, according to the space agency. Dawn spent the past month in orbit on the dark side of Ceres, but has now managed to send back photos of the north pole clearly visible due … [Link]
Mashable » First-ever photo of rare monkey species proves they're not extinct
Two researchers working in the humid, swampy forests of the Congo captured the first photograph of a monkey species thought by some to have gone extinct. The monkeys, a mother along with her young offspring, are Bouvier's red colobus monkeys, which had not been seen in more than 50 years, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The photo was snapped … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Gosling is in movies again, lines up 'Blade Runner' sequel
LOS ANGELES — Come to think of it, Ryan Gosling has always had a bit of a replicant vibe about him. Or maybe that's just a Canadian thing? in any case, the Drive star is in negotiations (read: He's doing it) to co-star in the Blade Runner sequel, according to Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the update to Ridley Scott's … [Link]
Mashable » 13 cash-inspired Etsy items to buy with your IPO money
Etsy went public today with shares starting at $31, which means that people are buying a lot more handmade products than the screen printed bird tote bags most people assume dominate the website Etsy is big money, and it's got you covered whether you're looking for gifts handmade from actual money, products that will help you make and save it or … [Link]
Mashable » Ben & Jerry's wants to cure 4/20 munchies with an ice cream burrito
In what is likely the best news since the advent of the Choco Taco, Ben and Jerry's will offer an ice cream burrito on April 20 (more commonly known as 4/20) The "Brrr-ito" features two scoops of ice cream topped with crushed chocolate cookies and chocolate fudge, all rolled into a soft waffle cone wrap. Stoners, line up. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 3D printing shoots for the moon — and your furniture
3D printing opens up a world of possibilities, from recreating human body parts in plastic and cells to making mind-bending designs otherwise impossible with standard production techniques. But its broadest impact may be on some of the more mundane part of our lives. During a special preview of the fourth annual 3D Print Show in New York City, which runs from … [Link]
Slashdot » Embedded Linux Takes to the Skies (Video)
This is an interview with Clay McClure. He makes his living designing 'custom Linux software solutions for technology start-ups in Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay area.' He also works on Embedded Linux for autonomous drones. Here's a link to slides from a talk he gave on exactly that topic: Flying Penguins – Embedded Linux Applications for autonomous UAVs, and … [Link]
Mashable » Wikileaks releases searchable database of hacked Sony emails
Sony’s biggest drama of last year is getting a wider release — and the company is less than thrilled. Wikileaks on Thursday published a searchable database of more than 30,000 documents and 173,000 emails from Sony Pictures, all part of the trove of leaked files from the Sony hack last year, which rocked the company's leadership and nearly scuttled the release … [Link]
Mashable » How Twitter saw the final live TV UK election debate
LONDON — The leaders of five UK political parties went head-to-head Thursday night in the final live television debate before the general election. David Cameron and Nick Clegg were absent from proceedings but the leaders of Labour, the UK Independence Party, the Scottish National Party, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru were all represented during the 90 minute session, which was … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft partners with Google's Android rival Cyanogen
Cyanogen, the startup that wants to take Android from Google, has a powerful new partner: Microsoft. The two companies formally announced a long-rumored "strategic partnership" Thursday, which will put Microsoft's apps and services on Cyanogen devices this year. Cyanogen is a modified version of Android that doesn't rely on the Google Play Store and other Google services. This model is particularly … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's MESSENGER Mission To Crash Into Mercury In 2 Weeks
astroengine writes: NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft is in the final days of an unprecedented and unexpectedly long-lived, close-up study of the innermost planet of the solar system, with a crashing finale expected in two weeks. Out of fuel, the robotic Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry and Ranging, or MESSENGER, probe on April 30 will succumb to the gravitational pull of this … [Link]
Mashable » 911 operator incredulous as airline worker trapped in cargo hold calls for help
911 dispatchers hear a lot of things, but one call from an airline worker trapped in the cargo hold of an Alaska Airlines flight is something most probably have never encountered before. "I'm in this plane!" a man says. "You're where?" the 911 operator incredulously responds. "I'm inside a plane!" See also: Plane takes off with baggage handler asleep in cargo … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Bluetooth Targets IoT With New SDK
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group recently made its new Bluetooth Developer Studio available to developers. The primary goal is to make it easier to incorporate Bluetooth wireless radio technology into devices connecting to the Internet of Things. The GATT-based app writing environment promises to cut Bluetooth education time by 50%.
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Mashable » Kidney transplant for Success Kid's dad hits campaign goal — and then some
Count on the Internet to restore your faith in humanity. The GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a kidney transplant to benefit the father of Internet-famous Success Kid has reached its $75,000 goal after just one week of fundraising. It's currently on track to reach $100,000 with eight still left to go. See also: Success Kid was there when you needed … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Parasitic populations solve algorithm problems in half the time
Mathematicians draw inspiration from nature to work out complicated problems – and now a new technique is using virtual parasites to find the best solutions 
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Mashable » Muslim migrants throw 12 Christians overboard in Mediterranean, police say
Italy’s migration crisis took on a deadly new twist Thursday, as police in Sicily reported that Muslim migrants had thrown 12 Christians overboard during a recent crossing from Libya, while aid groups said another 41 were feared drowned in a separate incident. Palermo police said they detained 15 people suspected in the high-seas assault, which they learned of while interviewing tearful … [Link]
Slashdot » A 2-Year-Old Has Become the Youngest Person Ever To Be Cryonically Frozen
merbs writes: After losing a long battle with brain cancer, 2-year-old Matheryn Naovaratpong became the first minor ever to be cryogenically frozen. This article is the story of how a Thai girl was frozen in Bangkok and shipped to Arizona to have her brain preserved in liquid nitrogen, while medical science works on a cure. "Typically we’d move the head … [Link]
Mashable » 20 perfect nerd freakout reactions to the new 'Star Wars' trailer
We’re home, Star Wars fans. The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is finally here — and it's 88 seconds of pure, unadulterated nerd heaven. See also: The force is with these new Star Wars emoji for Twitter The dramatic, action-packed trailer is just a taste of what we all hope is good things to come from the J.J. Abrams-directed … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These ARE the “Star Wars” Emoji You Are Looking For! [PIC]
As part of Star Wars Celebration — happening right now in Anaheim, CA — Twitter has teamed with Star Wars: The Force Awakens to create emoji exclusive to the social media site. According to a press release, multiple emoji will be released, but the first three were unveiled today at Star Wars Celebration: 
Here’s how it works: Tweeters who post … [Link]
Mashable » Ex-Globetrotter flies solo for 2015's alley-oop of the year
If you want something done right, sometimes you've just got to do it all yourself Former Harlem Globetrotter Angelo Sharpless threw down what may stand as 2015's alley-oop of the year this week. The most impressive part? He flew solo for the ruthless dunk, playing the roles of both assister and finisher — much to the chagrin of one hapless defender … [Link]
Mashable » David Hasselhoff does Kung Fu, rides dinosaurs in new music video
The Hoff is back, and this time he's the ballad-belting, high-kicking, dinosaur-riding star of an over-the-top '80s-style music video "True Survivor" is the bitchin' theme song for a Kickstarter-funded movie titled Kung Fury, which features a martial arts cop who travels back in time to kill Hitler. There will also be "arcade-robots, dinosaurs, nazis, vikings, norse gods, [and] mutants," according … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Eye of the beholder: How colour vision made us human
Most of us can distinguish a million or more hues. A winding evolutionary path led to this amazing ability – and perhaps to our explosion of brainpower (full text available to subscribers) 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Fit Developer Challenge Winners Announced
Google has announced winners of its Google Fit Developer Challenge. The contest kicked off in November and invited developers to build fitness apps that integrate with devices from Adidas, Polar or Withings and make use of Google Fit APIs.
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Mashable » The new 'Star Wars' trailer: A scene-by-scene analysis
ANAHEIM, Calif. — There were tears and cheers in the "The Force Awakens" panel from the moment director J.J. Abrams introduced the new trailer for Star Wars Episode VII. When he asked if we wanted to see it again, the crowd roared its assent And then they watched it yet again, scattered around the convention hall, on smartphones and tablets See … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Facebook's Internet.org is crumbling in India
A group of Internet companies have withdrawn support from Internet.org, the buzzy Facebook-backed service that aims to bring people in developing countries online, following a backlash in India over net neutrality. Businesses such as travel website Cleartrip, news channel New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) and the Times Group, a media company that owns Times of India, all yanked content from Internet.org … [Link]
Mashable » Israel comes to solemn standstill to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom HaShoah, is marked worldwide to honor those who died during the Nazis' systematic killing of 6 million Jews, and millions of others, during World War II. Nowhere does this annual day of remembrance have more significance or national scope than in Israel. The entire nation comes to a standstill for two minutes to remember the Jews … [Link]
Slashdot » Cyanogen Partners With Microsoft To Replace Google Apps
Unknown Lamer writes: Microsoft and Cyanogen Inc have announced a partnership to bring Microsoft applications to Cyanogen OS. "Under the partnership, Cyanogen will integrate and distribute Microsoft's consumer apps and services across core categories, including productivity, messaging, utilities, and cloud-based services. As part of this collaboration, Microsoft will create native integrations on Cyanogen OS, enabling a powerful new class of … [Link]
Mashable » Anna Kendrick vs. John Krasinski: Sizing up 'Lip Sync Battle'
Anna Kendrick. John Krasinski. Possibly the two most likable people in Hollywood (sorry, Tom Hanks and lady equivalent of Tom Hanks) will go head-to-head on tonight's Lip Sync Battle A preview clip for the musical deathmatch shows Kendrick lip syncing her face off to One Direction's "Steal My Girl" while cuddling up to a television rolling images of Krasinski's wife, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » IT’S HERE: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 [Video]
CHEWIE, WE’RE HOME. THE FEELS!!!! 🙂 So, what do you think think? I LOVED the trailer, but who know, some of you might not! Let us know in the comments! [Star Wars] The post IT’S HERE: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 5 things to know about the TV election debate David Cameron is skipping
LONDON — It's the last time leaders from five of the major parties will go head to head on live television before the UK general election next month Thursday night's debate is the latest in a series negotiated between the UK broadcasters and the party leaders. It's hosted by the BBC. See also: UK election manifesto oddities: Monkeys, smoking rooms and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dogs tap into human bonding system to get close to our hearts
Exchanging gazes with dogs boosts levels of a bonding hormone in both them and us, suggesting they evolved to hijack a uniquely human way of bonding 
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Mashable » How you can be a more conscientious person
Presented by American GreetingsThe ThankList is presented by American Greetings. We've all heard of a bucketlist, but what about a ThankList? It's a list of people you want to thank for shaping you as a person. And a step toward a world that's just a little bit nicer. Who’s on your ThankList?The world could use a little more conscientiousness. It's up … [Link]
Mashable » 5 times Gisele Bündchen slayed the runway
Gisele Bündchen made an emotional farewell to the catwalk last night with her signature "horse walk," stomping into the fashion history books forever With a storied career spanning over 20 years, it's hard to imagine the runways — from New York to Paris to Milan — absent of Bünchen's dynamic presence. Part sex appeal, part charisma and pure confidence, the 34-year … [Link]
Slashdot » New Chemical Tools Lead To Targeted Cancer Drugs
New submitter caudex writes: Proteins are encoded in DNA, and while the degeneracy of the genetic code works to minimize errors, a single DNA basepair mutation can change the structure of the encoded protein. When a mutated protein causes uncontrolled cell growth, we call it cancer. Unfortunately, proteins typically contain hundreds of amino acids, and developing a drug that will … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AP ENPS Open API Extends News Content Beyond Newsroom
The Associated Press has launched an open API for its popular AP ENPS service. More than 64,000 reporters and 900 newsrooms rely on AP ENPS for daily news generation, the company says. Prior to the open API release, integration with ENPS required MOS-based communication.
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Mashable » Starbucks celebrates summer with new S'mores Frappuccino
Forget getting your hands all sticky and smoke-scented, Starbucks is rolling out a S'mores Frappuccino. The short-lived Birthday Cake Frappuccino last month was an icy tease, considering it only last for a few days. But the coffee company is making up for it with a new S'mores Frappuccino See also: Pop art meets coffee with #sleevebucks The new frozen blended beverage, … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Star Wars' trailer is here, and Han Solo is back
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Here it is: The Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer fans have been waiting for ever since the teaser trailer dropped back in November. Those 88 seconds — which contained a new cross-shaped lightsaber, new Stormtroopers and a swooping Millennium Falcon — became perhaps the most overanalyzed and easily the most re-watched trailer in history, attracting more … [Link]
Mashable » J.J. Abrams shows off Apple Watch at Star Wars Celebration
J.J. Abrams did more than just show-off the next Star Wars trailer on Thursday. The Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens director also subtly showed off his new Apple Watch. Eagle-eyed livestream viewers noticed that Abrams was wearing an Apple Watch. Based on Mashable's extensive screenshot analysis, we can ascertain that Abrams is wearing the stainless steel Apple Watch … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kids Today Will Never Know the Struggle [Comic]
Been there, done that. I also remember a time where we couldn’t do anything and had to sleep the trip through. Now that was realllllyyyyy boring! [Source: Adam Ellis Comics on Facebook | Follow Adam Ellis on Twitter | Adam Ellis (Official)] The post Kids Today Will Never Know the Struggle [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » Julius Caesar likely suffered mini strokes, not epilepsy
Roman general Julius Caesar may have suffered a series of mini-strokes and not epilepsy, according to a new review of his symptoms. Ancient sources report that Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) had episodes of vertigo, dizziness and limb weakness. The dictator of the Roman empire famously suffered falls during his campaigns in Spain and Africa. The first attack occurred in 46 BC … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DC’s Standalone “Wonder Woman” Movie Already Lands New Director
Michelle MacLaren, who has directed episodes for Breaking Bad and even Game of Thrones, left DC’s Wonder Woman feature on Monday, citing “creative differences,” a reason that could mean almost anything. Now, just three days later, director Patty Jenkins has signed on to take over. 
Patty Jenkins. Jenkins was initially attached to Thor: The Dark World, but that ultimately fell through … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plane creates vibrant landscape painting by firing laser pulses
Europe's nature reserves can now be monitored from above using lasers to build up intricate watercolour-like maps 
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Mashable » Pilot: Why remotely piloted airliners are not the solution to aircraft accidents
In the wake of the Germanwings crash, some pundits and other experts are suggesting remotely piloted airliners as a viable remedy for incapacitated — or even rogue — pilots. But as an airline captain, I can't picture an airliner completely reliant on ground-based guidance, data and analysis. Any remote-control solution hinges on a futuristic technical perfection, and there's the rub: Today's … [Link]
Slashdot » LA Schools Seeking Refund Over Botched iPad Plan
SternisheFan sends news that Los Angeles Unified School District is asking Apple for a refund of the district's effort to equip students with iPads. The project was budgeted at around $1.3 billion to equip its 650,000 students, though only about 120,000 iPads have been purchased so far. After the program went bad, the FBI launched an investigation into their procurement … [Link]
Mashable » HydraDock brings back all the ports the new MacBook ditched
By now you've probably heard it a million times: The new MacBook is a marvelous laptop, except it only has a single USB-C port Well, cry no more, a new super accessory called the HydraDock that's currently being funded on Kickstarter will bring back your precious full-sized USB 3.0 ports, SD card slot and more without the need for crazy dongle-chaining. … [Link]
Mashable » Everything we know about the new royal baby, due any day now
Royal fans are ready to welcome Prince William and Kate's second child — a younger brother or sister to Prince George, whose birth two years ago whipped up a worldwide media frenzy. As in 2013, the royals are keeping everyone guessing by disclosing virtually nothing about the baby, including the due date and gender. See also: Betting on the second royal … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Salesforce Opens Heroku Elements Marketplace
Looking to make it simpler for developers to find and reuse components to build applications, Salesforce today launched an online Heroku Elements marketplace on top of its platform-as-a-service (PaaS) environment.
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Mashable » U.S. senator's 'Frozen' ringtone interrupts hearing, hilarity ensues
Just when you thought you had Frozen's "Let it Go" out of your head, Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) had to go and ruin it for everyone. We've all been there — you're in a meeting and you think your phone is silenced, but it's not. Well, that happened to Roberts on Thursday during a hearing about Congress and U.S. Tariff Policy. … [Link]
Mashable » The force is with these new Star Wars emoji for Twitter
In anticipation for the next Star Wars film, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Twitter has teamed up with Disney and Lucasfilm to create some special Star Wars emoji. That's right. Star Wars emoji. This is not a drill. See also: The bricks strike back: 'Star Wars' posters recreated with Lego Three new emoji-like icons, which are custom to … [Link]
Mashable » What actually happens when you crack your knuckles
What do you get when you combine the "Wayne Gretzky of knuckle cracking" with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine? The answer to a very old question, it turns out. By using MRI to video-record knuckle cracking in action, researchers have discovered that the unsettling "pop" made by cracking one's knuckles results from the rapid creation of a cavity in the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Brilliant or Disgusting? Fried Bacon-Wrapped Oreos [Pic]
Amy of the Oh Bite blog made these monstrosities delicacies by wrapping Oreos in bacon and then deep frying them in Canola oil. This crazy creation has got to be the most insane combination of 2 simple ingredients that yields the BEST result I’ve created to date! And yes..it could quite possibly qualify me as Cah-raaazy! Brilliant or disgusting? I … [Link]
Mashable » J.J. Abrams unveils details of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
ANAHEIM, Calif. — If you've been waiting with bated breath for more news on Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, then this is the live stream you've been looking for. Director J.J. Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy are kicking off the Star Wars Celebration convention with a star-studded, secret-filled introduction to the next movie, which launches Dec. 18 See … [Link]
Slashdot » 2K, Australia's Last AAA Studio, Closes Its Doors
beaverdownunder writes 2K Australia, the Canberra studio that most recently developed Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, is closing its doors. The entire studio is closing, and all staff members will lose their jobs. "All hands are gone," said a source for Kotaku Australia. 2K Canberra was the last major AAA-style studio operating out of Australia. The costs of operating in Australia are … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paper microphone may help charge your cellphone
A new way to harvest acoustic energy turns sound waves into electric charge, all with a postage-stamp-sized piece of paper 
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Mashable » Don't worry, marijuana noobs — here's how you use a bong
With the recent legalization of cannabis in the United States in areas like Colorado, Alaska, Washington and DC, there are plenty of marijuana newbies out there. So, it comes as no surprise that not all adults know how to smoke, vape or consume pot. It's simple, but not as easy as opening up a beer or lighting a cigarette. Thankfully, … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued echidna puggle is your new favorite echidna puggle
The majestic echidna, also known as the spiny anteater, is one of two egg-laying mammals currently in existence. Those eggs turn into puggles, which is what they call baby enchidnas (not to be confused with the equally adorable beagle/pug mix, also called puggles). One such tiny spiny critter was rescued after its burrow was dug up by a bulldozer. The puggle … [Link]
Mashable » Slack valued at $2.8 billion barely a year after launching publicly
Slack just blazed its way to a multi-billion valuation. The workplace communication and collaboration service confirmed on Thursday that it has raised another $160 million in funding at a post-funding valuation of $2.8 billion, more than doubling its valuation in a matter of months. The latest financing comes from a host of new investors, including Horizons Ventures, Index Venture and Spark … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fat FAQ: 9 answers to your burning questions
From the real effect fat has on your health to the best ways to burn it off, New Scientist looks at the science behind those love handles (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Elon Musk on Kanye West: 'The dude doesn't believe in false modesty'
Elon Musk knows ego. He understands ego. Primarily because, as maybe the biggest entrepreneur of this generation, he has a sizable ego of his own. Which makes sense why he wrote the blurb on Kanye West for Time's "100 Most Influential People" list Musk started off acknowledging that the list pretty much had to include Kanye, as agreed to by Kanye … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Experience design gives you the competitive edge
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. This week on the Radar Podcast, O’Reilly’s Mary Treseler chats with Andy Budd, a partner and UX designer … [Link]
Mashable » Toronto's war on raccoons escalates with sneaky aerial assault
Animal warfare just got real in Canada Toronto's "war on raccoon nation" has escalated quickly, outstripping its humble, trash-based beginnings and transforming into an all-out infiltration of the city's tallest assets See also: A mighty pack of 300 manatees keeps taking over a Florida wildlife park No longer are Toronto's raccoons solely assaulting garbage bins and common decency — one little … [Link]
Mashable » Leaked memo: No Apple Watch in stores until June
Apple won't be selling the Apple Watch in stores until June, according to a leaked employee memo that appears to be signed by Angela Ahrendts, the company's retail chief In the memo, Ahrendts doesn't share any sales numbers, but does confirm that interest in the smartwatch is high — and even though the launch date is just about a week away … [Link]
Mashable » Are you guilty of these 12 microaggressions?
Most people don't intend to be racist, sexist or homophobic, or even consider themselves capable of discrimination or bias Yet, researchers say, people often engage with the world around them unaware of the subtle and sometimes unconscious beliefs they hold about difference, including skin color, gender or sexuality See also: Just because he's smiling doesn't mean he's not sexist That is … [Link]
Slashdot » IT Worker's Lawsuit Accuses Tata of Discrimination
dcblogs writes An IT worker is accusing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) of discriminating against American workers and favoring "South Asians" in hiring and promotion. It's backing up its complaint, in part, with numbers. The lawsuit, filed this week in federal court in San Francisco, claims that 95% of the 14,000 people Tata employs in the U.S. are South Asian or … [Link]
Mashable » Russian spaceport workers aren't getting paid, so they painted demands visible from above
The construction workers building Russia's new spaceport claim they have't been paid in four months. So to get President Vladimir Putin's attention, they painted their demands in letters big enough to be seen from above. Scribbled in white paint on the roofs of construction huts, the messages read: "Dear Putin," "save the workers," "four months without pay" and "we want to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Game-Inspired Bed Comforters Looks Amazing! [Pics]
Megan Healy enjoys playing videos games as a pastime, and she also happens to enjoy sewing, so she decided to combine her passions to create unique comforters to please the gamer crowd. Here are a few of our favorites from her collection. 
All of these (and more!) are available for purchase via her etsy shop! [8-bit Healey | Via NA] … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ahead of New Trailer, Possible Leak of “The Force Awakens” Posters [PICS]
A NEW TRAILER FOR STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS IS BEING RELEASED TODAY!!!! Editor’s note: The trailer is here: WATCH IT. But until then, five promo posters that feature new baddie Kylo Ren and (most likely) Captain Phasma, a bad-ass lady, according to StarWars.com contributor Tim Veekhoven. There has been no word yet from The Force Awakens camp as to … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady writes love letter to Gisele after her final runway show
Tom Brady: quarterback, father, romantic. Brady may be one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, but he also has a way with words. Brady sat in the front row to watch his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, walk her final runway show in Brazil on Wednesday night. But he also professed his love in a more public way See also: Beyonce … [Link]
Mashable » In a perfect world, you'll be able to pick the toppings on your emoji pizza
Imagine the horror of opening your closet in the morning and seeing a bunch of boots, but no Uggs (which are actually very comfortable and warm, thankyouverymuch) That's how the emoji keyboard can feel: Your favorite clothes are all there, but nothing is quite right for the occasion See also: Express Yourself With These 17 Emoji Accessories It's getting better, though. … [Link]
Mashable » Google falls from grace
“I think Google is likely 75% fucked," Paul Kedrosky, a venture capitalist, wrote in an email to Mashable. "Nothing's totally fucked, but… they're at a precipice, and no one is calling them on it." Just a few years ago — heck, even a few months ago — that statement would have come across as utterly out of touch with reality. Even … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery blob in the Pacific messes up US weather and ecosystems
Tropical fish in Alaska, stranded sea lions and more thunderstorms across the US Pacific coast have all been linked to an unusual blob of warm water 
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Mashable » How the next generation discovers art events around the world
When it comes to art, it's out with the old and in with the social. Compared to older generations, millennials are more likely to find out about arts online, take peer reviews as seriously as professional critics' recommendations, and seek out ways to learn more about a craft after attending an event, according to a new study. See also: What Lifts … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Manning's handwritten letter reveals how she tweets from prison
Chelsea Manning posted a handwritten note to her Twitter account on Thursday, thanking the tens of thousands of accounts that now follow her and providing insight on how she's tweeting from behind bars. "I want to thank all of those of you who are now following my new Twitter account," Manning wrote on letterhead topped with Fort Leavenworth's address. "It was … [Link]
Slashdot » Calling Out a GAO Report That Says In-Flight Wi-Fi Lets Hackers Access Avionics
An anonymous reader writes A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) warns that in-flight W-Fi, including wireless entertainment and internet-based cockpit communications, may allow hackers to gain remote access to avionics systems and take over navigation. At the same time, a cyber expert and pilot called the report "deceiving" and said that "To imply that because IP … [Link]
Mashable » Australian woman defends couple against Islamophobic tirade on Sydney train
An Islamophobic tirade against a couple on a Sydney train has attracted international attention after a young woman who stood up for the pair took video of the incident. Stacey Eden recorded an Australian woman apparently accusing another woman wearing a headscarf of being a supporter of Islamic State militants, before criticizing her attire. See also: Australia, your emoji collection now … [Link]
Mashable » A guy tattooed a Pokémon on his stomach and it instantly turned into a meme
Here’s a pro tip: Don't tattoo yourself when you're drunk. Or if you have very little experience with tattoos. One unfortunate (but amazing) tattoo has completely taken over the r/funny subreddit, instantly securing itself a place in the meme hall of fame See also: 10 Emoji Tattoos That Will Leave You Speechless Reddit user yllwsnow2 submitted a post to the subreddit … [Link]
Mashable » 5 strategies for running a company in a hyper-growth stage
This article is part of DBA, a new series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Entrepreneurs often ask how to successfully run a growth company. The response is simple: Do what you love, surround yourself with people you love and make an impact. While this may sound simple enough, putting … [Link]
Mashable » The most Kanye West quotes from Kanye West's latest interview about Kanye West
Stand by for the word of Yeezus. Kanye West, who was ranked the No. 1 "Titan" of the "Titans" section on the Time 100 list this year, spoke with the magazine about his music and fashion, which by this point, everyone knows just means an interview about his influence and the existential dooms of humanity See also: Kanye West tries to … [Link]
Mashable » Professor live-tweets her son's abstinence-only sex ed class
Professor Alice Dreger is no newcomer to the study of human sexuality. In 2010, she hosted a TED talk focused on how anatomy often determines fate, and in 2015 she published Galileo's Middle Finger, which covers controversies in academic medicine, specifically those related to sexuality. When the author and bioethicist's son invited her to sit in on his abstinence-focused sexual education … [Link]
Mashable » In a victory for glitter, Etsy and PartyCity launch IPOs on the same day
The top execs at Etsy marked its first day as a public company in the most Etsy way possible: by ringing a set of "handmade and vintage bells." Etsy, a decade old online marketplace for handcrafted goods, began trading on the Nasdaq Thursday, opening at $31 per share, nearly doubling from its IPO price, suggesting much stronger-than-expected demand for the business. … [Link]
Slashdot » KDE Plasma 5.3 Beta Brings Lot of Improvements
jones_supa writes: The KDE project today announced the release of KDE Plasma 5.3 beta. It brings better power management, improved Bluetooth support, improved widgets, Wayland support, new media center, and nearly 350 bugfixes. The power management improvements include settings that can be independently configured per activity, there is a new energy usage monitor available in KInfoCenter, and a battery applet … [Link]
Mashable » Lost your Android device? Google 'Find my phone'
Finding your lost phone just got easier — as long as it's an Android device. Searching Google for the words "Find my phone" will call up the Android Device Manager tool that shows where your phone is on a map. From there, you can tell the phone to ring, lock, or have it wiped completely. See also: Google Search Gets a … [Link]
Mashable » Jimi Hendrix was such a bad tenant, Ringo evicted him
Image: Petra Niemeier – K & K/Redferns / Getty Images34 Montagu Square, in Marylebone, London, is a part of music history. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr leased the ground-floor and basement apartment in the mid-1960s, and Paul McCartney created several Beatles demos there in 1965, including "I'm Looking Through You" from the album Revolver.Jimi Hendrix also lived in the apartment, subletting it … [Link]
Mashable » UK election manifesto oddities: Monkeys, smoking rooms and more American sports
LONDON — Political manifestos — full of so many pre-election promises All but one of the parties have released their lengthy documents. (The Scottish National Party is waiting until next week to do so.) See also: How to register to vote in the UK general election Replete with party leader vanity shots and abundant photographs of hardworking Britons, manifestos aren't widely … [Link]
Mashable » Marine's biggest helicopter makes emergency landing in the middle of a beach
A massive 100-foot-long Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter made an emergency landing on Wednesday in Solana Beach in southern California The helicopter is the largest and heaviest in the U.S. military, and is often used for transporting troops and carrying supplies into enemy territory. However, it has known safety problems, as a recent NBC News investigation revealed. A low … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Sunsetting Old Version of Google Maps
New submitter Robertgilberts writes with word that Google is dropping the old version of Maps. The new version of Google Maps came out of preview back in February 2014 and was in beta for several months before that. The only way to access the old version of Google Maps was via a special URL or if you had a very … [Link]
Mashable » Snowboarder lands the world's first 1,800 quadruple cork
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. That's really all we can say British snowboarder Billy Morgan landed the world's first 1,800 quadruple cork on the slopes of Livigno, Italy, on Tuesday. Morgan competed for Great Britain at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, and finished 10th in the men's slopestyle final event See also: Action! 15 Jaw-Dropping Videos Shot on a GoPro His wicked maneuver unseats a … [Link]
Bad Science » WHO announcement on withheld clinical trials, and my commentary in PLoS Medicine
As you’ll hopefully know by now from reading Bad Science, Bad Pharma, and my endless columns on the subject, medicine has a problem: the results of clinical trials are routinely and legally withheld from doctors, researchers, and patients. We started the AllTrials.net campaign two years ago to build a global campaign on this issue, and we’ll be publishing […] [Link]
Slashdot » Seattle CEO Cuts $1 Million Salary To $70K, Raises Employee Salaries
First time accepted submitter fluffernutter writes Dan Price started his company, Gravity Payments, out of university when he was 19. Now he is cutting his $1 million salary to $70,000 and promising to raise all his employees' salaries. Dan is quoted as saying he made the move because "I think this is just what everyone deserves."Good business practice? Silly boosterism? … [Link]
Mashable » 15+ events in mobile, development and design
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find anything that's right for you, check out dozens of other events featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » T-Shirt Spring Sale: Over 50,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 Each!
Hey Geeks! Our pals over at TeePublic are currently having a HUGE spring sale on all their t-shirts, including ours! All of their tees are curently going for just $14 each, and we’re talking about over 50,000 designs here. Here’s a selection of some of our favorites, but I won’t list them all, there’s just way too many of them … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Count Me Out [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 75% Off Symphonized NRG Premium Genuine Wood In-ear Noise-isolating Headphones with Mic – $25
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the excellently reviewed Symphonized NRG Premium Genuine Wood In-ear Noise-isolating Headphones with Mic for just $25. That’s 75% off ont he headphones’ regular list price of $99.99. Natural Wood Housing for Better Bass Response and Acoustic Performance Soft silicone ear buds provide a super comfortable, noise reducing fit Symphonized headphones … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Green Goblin Silicone Mask [Pics + Video]
This Green Goblin Silicone mask from the folks over at Composite Effects is one of the most awesome and detailed masks of the character I’ve seen online. If it wouldn’t be for the $600 price tag, I’d get one right away, but unfortunately, with 3 kids, I don’t have that much to put on a mask! 
[Composite Effects – Green … [Link]
Mashable » Measles outbreak linked to Disneyland is nearing an end
LOS ANGELES — A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland and reignited debate about vaccinations is nearing an end. The outbreak will be declared over in California on Friday if no new cases pop up, according to the California Department of Public Health. See also: Disneyland's emails to health officials: Don't say the measles is our fault Disease investigators worked for … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Online Reporting System Help Prevent Sexual Assaults On Campus?
jyosim writes Studies have shown that as many as 90 percent of campus rapes are committed by repeat offenders. A new system is designed to help identify serial assaulters, by letting students anonymously report incidents in order to look for patterns. But some argue that having the ability to report someone with just the click of a button may not … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Name Your Big, Important Novel [INFOGRAPHIC]
All us writers have been there. Our ideas have been put down into a coherent narrative, the story paces well, and we’ve edited it tirelessly — but what do we call our soon-to-be magnum opus of a novel? Everyone knows the title can make or break you. Don’t worry: Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli Nieto of Electric Lit have a foolproof … [Link]
Mashable » Ask him (almost) anything: Putin on Ukraine, murder and milk
In what has become a yearly tradition, Vladimir Putin took questions from Russians in an hours-long, wide-ranging call-in show that touched on the conflict in Ukraine, the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov, Russia's sale of missiles to Iran and the price of milk. See also: Vladimir Putin's Distorted Reality Putin flatly denied that there are Russian soldiers fighting covertly in … [Link]
Slashdot » How Many Hoaxes Are On Wikipedia? No One Knows
An anonymous reader writes The Washington Post's Caitlin Dewey has written a lengthy feature covering one of Wikipedia's most intractable problems: carefully inserted hoax information that is almost impossible to detect. Dewey's investigation starts with the recent discovery of the nonexistent Australian god "Jar'Edo Wens" (which lasted almost ten years), and discusses a Wikipediocracy post about a recent experiment by … [Link]
Mashable » Cannes Film Festival selection suggests an interesting summer of movies
The majority of the competition line-up for the Cannes Film Festival 2015 was announced Thursday morning, with a variety of English-language dramas represented as well as several U.S. directors – but not much of a showing from the UK. Festival director Thierry Fremaux and president Pierre Lescure revealed the picks for the 68th edition at a packed press conference. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BATMAN v. SUPERMAN: Dawn Of Justice [Official Sneak Peek]
The full trailer will be here on April 20th, but in the meantime, enjoy this official sneak peek! 🙂 From Zack Snyder: Confirmed 4.20.15 #BatmanvSuperman @IMAX special teaser screening events. Limited space. RSVP http://www.batmanvsupermandawnofjus~ [MOVIECLIPS Trailers] The post BATMAN v. SUPERMAN: Dawn Of Justice [Official Sneak Peek] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » The Voting Machine Anyone Can Hack
Presto Vivace writes about a study published by the Virginia Information Technology Agency outlining just how bad the security of the AVS WINVote machine is. "Virginia election officials have decertified an electronic voting system after determining that it was possible for even unskilled people to surreptitiously hack into it and tamper with vote counts. The AVS WINVote, made by Advanced … [Link]
Mashable » 'Like the end of the world': Beijing blanketed in red dust
Beijing was covered in a thick blanket of dust on Tuesday and Wednesday in one of the worst sandstorms the city has seen in more than a decade. As the evening set in, residents rushed to get home from work in the dust, as visibility continued to drop and traffic came to a standstill. It followed a yellow alert from China's … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips for getting customers to stay loyal to your brand
I make no apologies for using the well-used analogy of comparing a brand's relationship with its customers to that of a budding romance between two lovers. It's a cliché, but it's painfully accurate. Although I admit I've never actually scratched the name of my supermarket brand all over my school desk, or doodled the logo of my frequently visited chemist on … [Link]
Mashable » 14 ways to dramatically improve your Facebook ad campaign
Increasing Facebook ad conversion rates without simply increasing ad spend can be a challenge if you're not an expert. But there are some tried-and-true tweaks that will get you better results, especially if you invest some energy into testing different versions. To find out more, I asked 14 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) to share their favorite ways to supercharge … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways traveling abroad can help your career
I remember the first time I left the United States. I was about eight years old, visiting family in El Paso, Texas. During the trip, we traveled to nearby Juarez, Mexico, to visit the market. Everything about the market was different from any previous shopping experience I'd ever had. It was an open-air market with a dirt floor, and it was … [Link]
Mashable » Find the perfect music BPM for 8 daily activities
When the speed and rhythm of a song harmonizes with your own movements, magic seems to be at work — you suddenly feel re-energized and invigorated But it isn't actually magic; it's science, and you can use it to your advantage. See also: The Best Type of Beard for Your Face You've probably heard about "beats per minute," or BPM, when … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The science of inequality deserves political attention
Policy-makers the world over urgently need to address the growing divide between haves and have-nots. Science has much to tell them – if only they would listen 
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Mashable » OMG that's my face: Woman finds a stranger who looks exactly like her
LONDON — Those two people above are different humans, and they're not related. It might sound unbelievable, but they're really "twin strangers" and the person on the left, who reckons we all have some, can help you find yours. See also: 15 Pitch-Perfect World Cup Celebrity Doppelgangers 26-year-old Niamh Geaney from Dublin recently set out to find her doppelgänger, inspired by … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wind energy blows US emissions onto right track for 2025 target
Carbon emissions from US power stations in 2015 are set to drop to their lowest level for 20 years, as wind, solar and gas replace coal 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 April 2015
Deep Dive — DeepDive is targeted to help user extract relations between entities from data and make inference about facts involving the entities. DeepDive can process structured, unstructured, clean, or noisy data and outputs the results into a database. From … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Securing Cloud Services – $24.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Securing Cloud Services" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Recon Jet review: Google Glass for sports is here, and it works
Google Glass may have crashed and burned, but at least it showed smart glasses can work, and sometimes even be useful. Now that Glass is out of the picture (for now), others are taking the idea of a connected headset and running with it. In the case of the Recon Jet, which has been in the works for over two … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei P8 and its huge brother P8max know all sorts of photo tricks
Huawei launched a new flagship smartphone, the Huawei P8, in London Wednesday, and by the looks of it, it's a very solid competitor amongst high-end Android smartphones The Huawei P8 is a 5.2-inch, 1080p device, with an octa-core, 64-bit chipset, 3GB of RAM, dual-SIM LTE and a 2,680mAh battery See also: The new Huawei Watch looks less like a computer and … [Link]
Slashdot » The Car That Knows When You'll Get In an Accident Before You Do
aurtherdent2000 sends word about a system designed to monitor drivers to determine when they're about to do something wrong. "I'm behind the wheel of the car of the future. It's a gray Toyota Camry, but it has a camera pointed at me from the corner of the windshield recording my every eye movement, a GPS tracker, an outside-facing camera and … [Link]
Mashable » Hey, Meerkat and Periscope: You have a (softcore) problem
Barely three months in, Meerkat and Periscope have a problem: sexually charged content. Wander around either live video streaming app, and it's not too hard, especially on Meerkat, to catch someone flashing a boob or other bits of flesh and commenters begging for more. All that raw, unedited footage, broadcast in real time, means anything can happen, even footage that borders on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Robots go deep inside Fukushima nuclear plant to map radiation
Robots armed with new radiation-sensing cameras are performing surveys in areas of the stricken plant where radiation levels are too high for humans to enter 
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Mashable » 'Apologies for the sh*t news service': Radio station tweets after merger
Someone isn't impressed by the merger between Sydney radio stations 2UE and 2GB. On Thursday morning, a tweet was sent from Radio 2UE's Twitter account saying: "Apologies for the shit news service these days. We hope you like the sound of whinging hyenas reading the news. #bringbackblanda." It was promptly deleted, but word was out. 
Image: 2UE / TwitterSee also: Netflix has … [Link]
Mashable » Search area for MH370 to be doubled if plane not found
Malaysia said Thursday that the search area for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will be expanded by another 60,000 square kilometers (23,000 square miles) in the Indian Ocean if the jetliner is not found by May. See also: MH370 has been missing for a year. What progress have we made in tracking planes? Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai told reporters … [Link]
Mashable » Australian minister Malcolm Turnbull is your GQ coverboy
Has anybody told Tony? According to GQ Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, Australia's ambitious Minister for Communications, is Australia's "primed minister." Turnbull cuts a dapper figure on the cover of the magazine's latest Power Issue, which describes the minister's smile as "equal parts man-eater and lady-killer." He's sure to need that charisma, as many believe Turnbull is secretly vying for Prime Minister Tony Abbott's … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix has second thoughts about its deals with iiNet and Optus
In its first quarter earnings report of 2015, released on Wednesday, Netflix said that it now regrets the deals it made with Australian Internet providers, Optus and iiNet, to offer Aussie Netflix users unmetered data. See also: Original programming like House of Cards adds millions of Netflix subscribers The arrangement, which allows Optus and iiNet customers to watch unlimited Netflix without … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Responds To EU Antitrust Claims In Android Blog Post
An anonymous reader writes Earlier today the European Union released a Statement of Objection against Google, asserting that the search giant's dominance violating antitrust rules and Android products hindering equal opportunities for market access among its rivals. Google has now released an official blog post in response to the Commission's proposed investigation. Regarding its Android devices, Hiroshi Lockheimer, VP of … [Link]
Mashable » Russian Siri accused of homophobia after negative answers to LGBT questions
The Russian-language version of Apple's digital assistant Siri has been accused of being homophobic by some users who received surprising answers when asking it questions with the word "gay" and "lesbian" in the sentence When switched to Russian and asked questions on LGBT topics, Apple's usually friendly virtual assistant responded in a manner users described as shocking and offensive. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Bali tourists will be thirsty if Indonesia implements strict alcohol laws
Bintang-drinking, bikini-wearing Australians are no doubt freaking out their holiday destination of choice — Bali, Indonesia — may no longer support their boozing habits. On Thursday, a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of above 5% was implemented in minimarts across Indonesia, according to the Jakarta Post. A few days before the new conditions came into … [Link]
Slashdot » Spitzer Space Telescope Finds New Planet
Aspiring Astronomer sends word of the discovery of one of the farthest known exoplanets. NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has teamed up with a telescope on the ground to find a remote gas planet about 13,000 light-years away, making it one of the most distant planets known. The discovery demonstrates that Spitzer — from its unique perch in space — can … [Link]
Mashable » Jawbone UP4 fitness tracker lets you pay for items using American Express
Jawbone may be gearing up to ship its UP3 fitness wristband tracker after months of delays, but in a surprising twist, the company already has two other devices up its sleeve: the UP2 and the UP4. While the UP2 is a scaled down version of the UP3 (announced this fall) in terms of price functionality, and will replace its popular UP24 … [Link]
Mashable » These animal sculptures made out of food will make you hungry for nature
Is it still considered playing with your food if you're creating art? Artist Al "Mode" Matthews has taken to creating animal sculptures out of fresh fruits and vegetables, calling his masterpieces "organimals." See also: Breakfast art series gives celebrities a snap, crackle and pop Matthews began sculpting while working as a chalet host in the French Alps, according to the Al … [Link]
Mashable » IKEA's new wireless charging line-up includes an iPhone 6 adapter
Last month we reported on IKEA's move to release a range of furniture with the ability to wirelessly charge your devices, and now we have more details regarding pricing and design But the biggest surprise includes a set of smartphone adapter cases that allow you to seamlessly plug your iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones into the company's new wireless … [Link]
Mashable » Mouthless boneworms devoured ancient sea serpents
Bone-eating worms that can devour an entire whale carcass were also feasting on prehistoric reptiles more than 100 million years ago, a new study finds. No one knows when the first Osedax worms started scavenging sunken carcasses on the ocean floor. The bizarre, finger-length worms are soft-bodied and leave no fossils behind, so their origin is lost to time. But traces … [Link]
Mashable » Australian male model reportedly dies fighting for Islamic State
A male model from Melbourne, Australia has been killed fighting for the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. Sharky Jama, who is of Somali descent, is thought to have fled for the Iraqi city of Fallujah more than a year ago and has reportedly been shot in Syria, according to SBS. See also: Australia to deploy hundreds of troops to Iraq to … [Link]
Mashable » How to make it in America, through the eyes of an Aussie entrepreneur
For Patrick Llewellyn, CEO and president of the world's largest online graphic design marketplace, 99designs, being an Australian in Silicon Valley has helped him get ahead. See also: The Aussie startups you'll be seeing on your Apple Watch 99designs, launched in Melbourne in 2008 by Mark Harbottle and Matt Mickiewicz, has had a base in San Francisco since 2010. Outside the U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » Supermodel Gisele Bündchen stomps her way down the catwalk one last time
Get ready to immortalize this fashion moment: Gisele Bündchen, the world's highest paid model, sashayed away during her final runway show after 20 years in the business and the audience went wild. The scene at the Colcci show at São Paulo Fashion Week was indelible. The 34-year-old supermodel, who was visibly emotional, bid adieu to the runway as the audience cheered, … [Link]
Slashdot » Nuclear Fusion Simulator Among Software Picked For US's Summit Supercomputer
An anonymous reader writes Today, The Register has learned of 13 science projects approved by boffins at the US Department of Energy to run on the 300-petaFLOPS Summit. These software packages, selected for the Center for Accelerated Application Readiness (CAAR) program, will be ported to the massive parallel machine, and are hoped to make full use of the supercomputer's architecture.They … [Link]
Mashable » NASA probe snaps first color image of Pluto while promising more to come
NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto has returned its first color image of the dwarf planet and its largest moon, Charon. The new photo, taken on April 9 from a distance of about 71 million miles (115 million kilometers), is already revealing insights about Pluto and Charon, as well as suggestions of the science to come when New Horizons flies by … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mamma Mia!' restaurant is the dinner theater dream you didn't know you had
The 14-year-run of "Mamma Mia!" is soon coming to a close on Broadway, but ABBA fans will have something else to be excited about. On Wednesday, former ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus said he hopes to take the wildly successful musical, which also played in London and was made into a movie, and transform it into what sounds like the ultimate combination … [Link]
Mashable » It's official: Meerkat is finally coming to Android
Android users: Your wait for Meerkat is almost over. Meerkat is now allowing Android users to sign up to get access to the beta version of the Android app, the company announced Wednesday See also: 5 accessories to improve your crappy Meerkat videos The company had previously confirmed an Android version of the livestreaming app was in the works but this … [Link]
Mashable » That didn't take long: 'Wonder Woman' has a new director
Less than two days after director Michelle MacLaren left Wonder Woman, Warner Bros' has lassoed up a new director to take the helm According to The Hollywood Reporter, Patty Jenkins, who famously was set to become the first female director to oversee a Marvel film with Thor 2 before she left the project, has signed on to direct Wonder Woman. See … [Link]
Mashable » Terry Crews bathes world in nostalgia with beautiful serenade to Betty White
Cue nostalgia in three… two… More than just an actor and bodybuilder, Terry Crews is a very accomplished lip singer. He busted a move at the TV Land Awards and knelt down to Betty White as he lip synced The Golden Girls theme song in tribute to her. Don't think we didn't see that side-eye, Seth Rogen. German Shepherd puppy … [Link]
Mashable » Nutmegged! Luis Suárez now owns David Luiz's soul
You may remember David Luiz from the World Cup; he had the wild hair and cried like a baby after Germany humiliated host Brazil. You may remember Luis Suárez, too; he bit a dude during group play and was banned for the rest of Uruguay's matches Their club teams faced off in Champions League action on Wednesday and it did not … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Drive Real Time, RackSpace, Supply Stream
Today six APIs, one source code sample, and a number of clients were added to the ProgrammableWeb directory. Here, we summarize the API additions and highlight a few of the new clients.
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Mashable » Mary Pilon shares the secret history of Monopoly with MashableReads
Gamers, it might be time to rethink everything you thought you knew about Monopoly. "The story of Monopoly should make you think about the nature of innovation and how things come to be." So teased author and journalist Mary Pilon, who recently joined Mashable's social book club MashableReads with her book The Monopolists. See also: Paula Hawkins talks 'The Girl … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “New Horizons” Probe Takes First Picture From Pluto
Pluto is a reddish color. Until now that was largely an assumption, but a new probe photo confirms that is indeed the case. The New Horizons probe has just taken its first photo of Pluto, as shown above. It’s a bit blurry, which is excusable as it was taken from 115 million kilometers away. Much better images will follow as … [Link]
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