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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Five Australian teenagers accused of Islamic State terrorism plot

Saturday 18 April 23:18:28 UTC 2015

SevFeed-tw Feed-fbFive Australian teenagers were arrested Saturday on suspicion of plotting an Islamic State group-inspired terrorist attack at a Veterans' Day ceremony that included targeting police officers, officials said. The suspects included two 18-year-olds who are alleged to have been preparing an attack at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Melbourne later this month, Australian Federal Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan told … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple Watch Sport band colors revealed in Italy

Saturday 18 April 22:46:57 UTC 2015

AppwtchFeed-tw Feed-fbBrand new colors for the Apple Watch Sport band emerged during an event in Italy on Friday Posted to the Instagram account of Umberta Gnutti Beretta, the new Apple Watch Sport bands colors include red, yellow, light pink and one that appears to be either purple or dark blue See also: Apple Watch gold club: Trying on the most expensive smartwatch … [Link]

Slashdot » DOJ Could Nix Comcast-Time Warner Merger

Saturday 18 April 22:42:00 UTC 2015

jriding (1076733) writes The Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger has been in the works for so long, it's starting to feel like the impending monopolistic telecom Frankenbaby was inevitable. But the Justice Department may kibosh the deal for violating antitrust laws, according to a report from Bloomberg. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Slashdot » Norway Will Switch Off FM Radio In 2017

Saturday 18 April 21:25:00 UTC 2015

New submitter titten writes The Norwegian Ministry of Culture has announced that the transition to DAB will be completed in 2017. This means that Norway, as the first country in the world to do so, has decided to switch off the FM network. Norway began the transition to DAB in 1995. In recent years two national and several local DAB-networks … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Things You Might Have Missed in the New Star Wars Trailer [Video]

Saturday 18 April 21:00:36 UTC 2015

Here are a few things you might have missed from the new Star Wars trailer. Naturally, these are all speculations, but I wouldn’t be surprised if at least half of these “theories” are close to the truth. [Mr Sunday Movies] The post 6 Things You Might Have Missed in the New Star Wars Trailer [Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]

Mashable » Watch music lovers hunt for vinyl on Record Store Day

Saturday 18 April 20:53:30 UTC 2015

NowmrecordstoredayFeed-tw Feed-fb With plaid shirts, comfy shoes and high hopes, New York's most eager vinyl enthusiasts gathered overnight Saturday outside the Rough Trade record store in Brooklyn. Their mission: Find awesome records Record Store Day, an annual event held every third Saturday of April since 2007, celebrates the culture of independently owned record shops. Most of these locations distribute exclusive and discounted … [Link]

Mashable » Circus performers clash with animal rights protesters in California

Saturday 18 April 20:47:35 UTC 2015

Crcprtst2Feed-tw Feed-fbAnimal rights protesters have been demonstrating against the Ramos Bros. Circus for years, but on Friday night, those tensions reportedly turned violent. Circus performers clashed with protesters in San Bernardino, California, after they tried to stop demonstrators from entering one of the show tents, according to NBC Los Angeles. See also: Graphic PETA campaign draws angry backlash from Aussie farmers The … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Features Would You Like In a Search Engine?

Saturday 18 April 20:32:00 UTC 2015

New submitter nicolas.slusarenko writes Nowadays, there is one dominant search engine in the world among few alternatives. I have the impression that the majority of users think that it is the best possible service that could be made. I am sure that we could have a better search engine. During my spare time I been developing Trokam, an online search … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How the Department of Labor gets API Documentation Right

Saturday 18 April 20:26:39 UTC 2015

One of the long held truisms of API development is that creating quality documentation is vital to the health of your API program. [Link]

Mashable » R2-D2 delightfully plays with young 'Star Wars' superfan in wheelchair

Saturday 18 April 20:24:23 UTC 2015

R2r2playingwithboyFeed-tw Feed-fb Don't tell C-3PO, but it looks like Artoo just found a new best friend. A fan-made R2-D2 unit rolled up to a young boy in a wheelchair at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California, on Friday. In the video, the pair play around on their wheels, doing a delightful dance together — but not quite as delightful as … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Traackr API Helps Marketers Build Influencer Networks

Saturday 18 April 20:18:23 UTC 2015

When it comes to marketing, especially in the digital and social arenas, there are various others who can play a vital role in the success of a business. The ones that are influencing buyers’ decision-making processes can have a great impact; and keeping an eye on what makes them tick as well as building the right kind of relationships with … [Link]

Mashable » Mashup of Disney villains falling to their doom might ruin your childhood

Saturday 18 April 20:15:48 UTC 2015

DisneyvillainsfallingFeed-tw Feed-fb In the battle of good versus evil, evil will alway fall. Literally. Video mashup artist Frank Ireland created a compilation of the most popular way for Disney villains to die: falling. In the video's description, Ireland said his mashup is not a complete list of villain deaths because he worked using specific criteria, and did not include clips from Pixar … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ​Twitter Trademark Filing Refers to Identity APIs, SDKs

Saturday 18 April 20:11:08 UTC 2015

A new Twitter trademark application for the phrase "The Future of Identity" hints that the social media giant is planning big things for APIs and SDKs related to identity. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Awesome Deadpool Fanmade Movie Poster

Saturday 18 April 20:00:24 UTC 2015

A fantastic fanmade poster for the upcoming Deadpool movie by deviantart user and artist punmagneto. Ryan Reynolds himself tweeted about it this week saying that it should get an award! There should be an award for fan art. pic.twitter.com/4Kge5FhoWk — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 12, 2015 [Source: punmagneto on Deviantart] The post Awesome Deadpool Fanmade Movie Poster appeared first on … [Link]

Slashdot » The Upsides of a Surveillance Society

Saturday 18 April 19:27:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes Citing the comeuppance of ESPN reporter Britt McHenry, who was suspended from her job after her filmed ad-hominem attack on a person McHenry deemed to be beneath her in terms of appearance, education, wealth, class, status went viral, The Atlantic's Megan Garber writes that one silver lining of the omnipresence of cameras it that the possibility of exposure … [Link]

Mashable » Moving time-lapse video pays tribute to victims of South Korean ferry disaster

Saturday 18 April 19:16:40 UTC 2015

PainttimelapseFeed-tw Feed-fb A year after the South Korean ferry disaster left 304 passengers dead or missing, one artist is honoring the victims with a time-lapse tribute. In this stunning and altogether heartbreaking time-lapse video, an artist on YouTube created photorealistic illustrations of a girl who died aboard the Sewol ferry last year. The video apparently shows drawings of the girl at different … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Squirrel Girl Destroys WonderCon 2015

Saturday 18 April 19:00:36 UTC 2015

The unbeatable Squirrel Girl goes to WonderCon! Featuring Zerggiee as Squirrel Girl. [D Piddy | Via The Mary Sue] The post Squirrel Girl Destroys WonderCon 2015 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » NHL player Jarret Stoll arrested on cocaine, ecstasy charges in Las Vegas

Saturday 18 April 18:51:45 UTC 2015

JarretstollFeed-tw Feed-fbNHL player Jarret Stoll is in some trouble. The Los Angeles Kings center was arrested Friday in Las Vegas on charges of possessing cocaine and ecstasy, according to multiple reports The 32-year-old is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Kings, and vaulted to pseudo-celebrity status after he began dating sportscaster Erin Andrews in 2013 See also: The golden voice: How … [Link]

Mashable » 'Orphan Black' preview: Breaking down the male clones of Project Castor

Saturday 18 April 18:44:52 UTC 2015

E3-projectcastorFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: This post contains some promotional images from the first few episodes of Orphan Black Season 3. Read with caution. The male clones of Project Castor are going to arrive pistols blazing on Orphan Black's Season 3, which kicks off Saturday night on BBC America See also: 9 Delightful and Horrifying Moments From 'Orphan Black' Season 2 Finale That is, at … [Link]

Slashdot » Dutch Prosecutors Launch Criminal Investigation Against Uber For Flouting Ban

Saturday 18 April 18:25:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Dutch prosecutors have announced that they are prosecuting taxi-hailing giant Uber for continuing to disregard last December's ban on the company offering its unlicensed UberPOP service in the Netherlands. The statement declares 'The company Uber is now a suspect…This means a preliminary examination will be started to collect evidence that Uber is providing illegal transportation on … [Link]

Mashable » At least 35 dead in Afghan suicide bombing blamed on ISIS

Saturday 18 April 18:23:52 UTC 2015

Afghan-isisFeed-tw Feed-fbFAIZABAD, Afghanistan — A motorcycle-riding suicide bomber attacked a bank branch Saturday in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 35 people in a deadly attack the country's president said was claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS). If ISIS is confirmed to be behind the attack, the New York Times reported that it will be the first time the extremist group has "struck … [Link]

Mashable » 14 cats straight up smacking down haters

Saturday 18 April 18:00:53 UTC 2015

CatFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are two types of cats: scaredy cats and cats that don't take any crap The domestic feline is a complex creature, unwilling to step aside for other furry creatures, balloons or doorstops. And the cat slap helps keep the kitty's minions in line Bow down, humans. BONUS: 5 famous cats before the Internet even existed Read more…More about Reddit, Lists, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Small Town [Comic]

Saturday 18 April 18:00:11 UTC 2015

[Source: Charlie Higson – Heck if I Know] The post Small Town [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » 'We Can Be Heroes': Photo series portrays ordinary people as comic-book superheroes

Saturday 18 April 17:47:01 UTC 2015

WecanbeheroesmartinbeckFeed-tw Feed-fb Heroes are all around us, if you know where to look. Dubai-based, Scottish/South African photographer Martin Beck harnessed his unique sense of humor to create "We Can Be Heroes," a series of gritty portraits of everyday people as famous Marvel and DC Comics superheroes. See also: Real-life superheroes perch on skyscrapers in dizzying photo series "When we think of superheroes, … [Link]

Slashdot » Resistance To Antibiotics Found In Isolated Amazonian Tribe

Saturday 18 April 17:29:00 UTC 2015

sciencehabit writes When scientists first made contact with an isolated village of Yanomami hunter-gatherers in the remote mountains of the Amazon jungle of Venezuela in 2009, they marveled at the chance to study the health of people who had never been exposed to Western medicine or diets. But much to their surprise, these Yanomami's gut bacteria have already evolved a … [Link]

Mashable » DMX surprises Coachella with 'Ruff Ryder's Anthem' and Walmart visit

Saturday 18 April 17:16:58 UTC 2015

Dmx-coachellaFeed-tw Feed-fbINDIO, California — This is how Ruff Ryders roll at Coachella. Step one: Be DMX. Step two: Complete a crowd-pleasing surprise performance. Step three: Hit up Walmart. Veteran rapper DMX did just that during DJ Snake's Friday night set, which also featured hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd and electronic duo AlunaGeorge at the overflowing Sahara stage. See also: Move over, Britney Spears: … [Link]

Mashable » ISS astronaut takes the most epic 'Star Trek' selfie ever

Saturday 18 April 16:54:47 UTC 2015

Jnwy870Feed-tw Feed-fbInternational Space Station astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti may have just out-nerded all astronauts before her with the most epic sci-fi selfie ever The Italian European Space Agency astronaut shared a selfie from the ISS on Friday, while dressed in a Star Trek: Voyager uniform See also: I'm an Astronaut. Here's the World as I See It Pointing over her shoulder at the … [Link]

Mashable » Chubby-cheeked bat chows down on some scrumptious-looking grapes

Saturday 18 April 16:37:03 UTC 2015

BateatinggrapesFeed-tw Feed-fb Snack time is the best time, especially for this little bat. In the video, above, a female grey-headed flying fox snacks on sweet, juicy grapes while being nursed back to health at an animal care facility. According to the video's description, she loves to stuff her chubby cheeks with her favorite treat: "green grapes, red grapes — any grapes." Lego … [Link]

Slashdot » Rocket Lab Unveils "Electric" Rocket Engine

Saturday 18 April 16:22:00 UTC 2015

New submitter Adrian Harvey writes The New Zealand based commercial space company Rocket Lab has unveiled their new rocket engine which the media is describing as battery-powered. It still uses rocket fuel, of course, but has an entirely new propulsion cycle which uses electric motors to drive its turbopumps. To add to the interest over the design, it uses 3D … [Link]

Mashable » Unapologetic parents can't stop, won't stop having babies

Saturday 18 April 16:10:10 UTC 2015

CantstopFeed-tw Feed-fb They have (many) hands in the air like they don't care. Parents Chad and Andrea Chapman are expecting baby No. 4, so they decided to tell the world with a musical parody of Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop." Congrats to the Chapmans on their new addition. Perhaps they should consider taking this show on the road. Lego 'Batman vs. Superman' … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GameStop To Buy And Sell Retro Consoles & Games

Saturday 18 April 16:00:31 UTC 2015

GameStop is to start accepting retro consoles and games as tradeins. It will then sell them via its online store. The program will cover consoles from Nintendo (NES, SNES and N64), Sega (Genesis and Dreamcast) and Sony (original Playstation) plus associated games and accessories. GameStop already accepts several later consoles. It’s a test program at first, with the consoles and … [Link]

Mashable » El Niño could bring a quiet Atlantic hurricane season

Saturday 18 April 16:00:28 UTC 2015

04689665Feed-tw Feed-fbOver the next few months, the globe might see an uptick in tropical cyclone activity thanks to an El Niño that is showing signs of asserting itself more forcefully. That doesn't mean more hurricanes everywhere, though: While El Niño tends to boost activity in the Pacific Ocean, it clamps down on storm formation in the tropical Atlantic. That link has at … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Africa's parks must be off limits for oil and gas

Saturday 18 April 16:00:00 UTC 2015

There are better ways to help Africa prosper than ripping up protected park borders in the hunt for oil and gas, says Curtis Abraham [Link]

Mashable » Obama says 'climate change can no longer be denied or ignored' in pre-Earth Day video

Saturday 18 April 15:48:14 UTC 2015

Obma9087Feed-tw Feed-fb U.S. President Barack Obama used his weekly address to focus on Earth Day, an annual event that recognizes the importance of protecting nature and our environment But the relatively laid-back vibe of the video, released Saturday, stands in stark contrast to Obama's urgent message "There's no greater threat to our planet than climate change," he says. "Climate change can no … [Link]

Mashable » 16 neon DIY projects to make your home look brighter

Saturday 18 April 15:30:21 UTC 2015

NeonFeed-tw Feed-fbGive your home a fresh pop of color. Using bright, neon hues can be a little intimidating, but there are plenty of beautiful (and subtle) ways to use vibrant, Day-Glo oranges, yellows and even pinks that won't make you feel like you're on an electric Kool-Aid acid trip. See also: 10 DIY Projects to Refresh Your Apartment for Spring Accenting with … [Link]

Mashable » Deaf baby boy happily hears his mom's voice for the first time

Saturday 18 April 15:24:14 UTC 2015

DeafbabyboyelijahcookhearingaidFeed-tw Feed-fb Nine-week-old Elijah Cook just heard the best sound in the world for the first time: his mom's voice. Only able to hear 75 decibels in his right ear and profoundly deaf in his left ear, the baby boy was born with severe deafness, according to a description accompanying the video uploaded by Elijah's mother Ahavah Cook But all that changed … [Link]

Slashdot » Can High Intelligence Be a Burden Rather Than a Boon?

Saturday 18 April 15:22:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes David Robson has an interesting article at BBC on the relationship between high intelligence and happiness. "We tend to think of geniuses as being plagued by existential angst, frustration, and loneliness," writes Robson. Think of Virginia Woolf, Alan Turing, or Lisa Simpson – lone stars, isolated even as they burn their brightest." As Ernest Hemingway wrote: "Happiness in … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » EXTENDED – T-Shirt Spring Sale: Over 50,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 Each!

Saturday 18 April 14:50:20 UTC 2015

Edit: The sale got extended until the end of the weekend! Over 50,000 shirts at just $14 each, including ours! 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 … [Link]

Mashable » 10 simply brilliant shower thoughts about Albert Einstein

Saturday 18 April 14:49:16 UTC 2015

AlberteinsteinFeed-tw Feed-fbWay to go, Einstein. No, we mean it. Legendary physicist Albert Einstein accomplished much in his lifetime before his death on April 18, 1955, so the fact that he is still inspiring many brilliant minds around the Internet is a no brainer. See also: The 20 Most Brilliant Shower Thoughts Ever The geniuses over at subreddit r/showerthoughts have been hard at … [Link]

Slashdot » Kingston HyperX Predator SSD Takes Gumstick M.2 PCIe Drives To 1.4GB/sec

Saturday 18 April 14:22:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes Kingston recently launched their HyperX Predator PCIe SSD that is targeted at performance-minded PC enthusiasts but is much less expensive than enterprise-class PCIe offerings that are currently in market. Kits are available in a couple of capacities and form factors at 240GB and 480GB. All of the drives adhere to the 80mm M.2 2280 "gumstick" form factor and … [Link]

Mashable » Musician rocks out with dinos in acoustic version of 'Jurassic Park' theme song

Saturday 18 April 14:10:01 UTC 2015

JurassicparkdinocoverFeed-tw Feed-fb The dinosaurs walk among us — and they really love to jam. YouTube user and musician Eddie van der Meer arranged an acoustic version of the Jurassic Park theme song, featuring your favorite (CGI) dinosaurs from the movie. Luckily, acoustic guitars do not make velociraptors hungry. Lego 'Batman vs. Superman' trailer looks just as intense as the original R2-D2 delightfully … [Link]

Mashable » Photographer captures the moody ocean at daybreak

Saturday 18 April 13:50:32 UTC 2015

Ocean-wave-moodFeed-tw Feed-fbOcean-Wave-Mood Image: Ray CollinsAustralian photographer Ray Collins pulls himself out of bed in the early hours, while the darkness still falls heavy outside. See also: 600,000 sandhill cranes make stunning migration to Nebraska By the time the light trickles from behind the horizon, Collins is treading water, his body rolling in the heaving ocean. He holds his camera and waits for … [Link]

Mashable » Oklahoma governor signs bill allowing nitrogen in executions

Saturday 18 April 13:33:52 UTC 2015

Oklahoma-executionFeed-tw Feed-fbOKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma became the first U.S. state to approve nitrogen gas for executions under a measure Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law Friday, which provides an alternative death penalty method if lethal injections aren't possible either because of a court ruling or a drug shortage. Executions are on hold in Oklahoma while the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 52% Off VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (100 Pack) – JUST $5.99!

Saturday 18 April 13:32:52 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (Reusable, Light Duty – 8″ x 1/2″ Ties, 100 Pack) for just $5.99. That’s 52% off on the cable ties’ regular list price of $12.49. Just the perfect thing to keep all these cables neat and organized! Last time, the deal … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman, You Saved my Life! [Comic]

Saturday 18 April 13:31:45 UTC 2015

Kerry Callen on the importance of cleaning your ears… [Source: Kerry Callen] The post Superman, You Saved my Life! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Giant Woolen Cat Head Mask [Pics]

Saturday 18 April 13:30:34 UTC 2015

Housetu Sato, a teacher over at the Japan School of Wool Art, made this giant realistic cat head along with his student, and I have to say, this is the best looking cat mask I’ve ever seen! Here are the few extra pics of the mask: [Source | Via Geekologie] The post Giant Woolen Cat Head Mask [Pics] appeared first … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacked Sony Emails Reveal That Sony Had Pirated Books About Hacking

Saturday 18 April 13:28:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes Sony has done a lot of aggressive anti-piracy work in their time, which makes it that much funnier that pirated ebooks were found on their servers from the 2014 hacks that just went on to WikiLeaks. Better yet, the pirated books are educational books about hacking called "Inside Cyber Warfare" and "Hacking the Next Generation" from … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Japanese Airline To Paint a Jet Like R2-D2 [VIDEO + PICS]

Saturday 18 April 13:00:36 UTC 2015

As part of a promotional campaign with Disney, Japan’s All Nippon Airlines will paint one of their Boeing 787’s to resemble everyone’s favorite astromech droid in honor of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. All Nippon Airlines also has several Pokemon-themed jets in service. The Dreamliner jet will fly internationally starting this fall as part of a five-year campaign. According to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Louie” Parody Shows a Wookiee Just Looking for Love & Laughs in NYC [VIDEO]

Saturday 18 April 13:00:23 UTC 2015

New York City can be difficult for anyone to navigate, but when you’re a Wookiee, you can feel even more like an outsider. [via Nerdist / YouTube] The post “Louie” Parody Shows a Wookiee Just Looking for Love & Laughs in NYC [VIDEO] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Clueless guy catcalls women during anti-catcalling report in New York

Saturday 18 April 12:50:30 UTC 2015

CatcallingFeed-tw Feed-fb New York's most clueless and/or sexist man has no idea that this report about catcalling is actually opposed to street harassment until halfway through the interview. 'Sometimes, you know, you gotta call a girl," the man explains to Buzz60 host Patrick Jones, before launching into a series of clicks, whistles and air kisses aimed at random women walking off camera … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Moves Non-US Accounts To Ireland, and Away From the NSA

Saturday 18 April 12:31:00 UTC 2015

Mark Wilson writes Twitter has updated its privacy policy, creating a two-lane service that treats U.S. and non-U.S. users differently. If you live in the U.S., your account is controlled by San Francisco-based Twitter Inc, but if you're elsewhere in the world (anywhere else) it's handled by Twitter International Company in Dublin, Ireland. The changes also affect Periscope. What's the … [Link]

Mashable » Keeping the needle on the record: Vinyl's unlikely comeback

Saturday 18 April 12:15:19 UTC 2015

Vinyl-recordsFeed-tw Feed-fbIn a music buying industry now dominated by iTunes and music streaming sites such as Spotify, Napster, Pandora and Jay-Z's recently released Tidal, the CD and physical music store are reportedly in sharp (and potentially terminal) decline. But a curious development in music consumption has seen vinyl, the format ostensibly rendered extinct by the compact disc with its "perfect" digital sound, … [Link]

Mashable » 1940s nightclub served a side of horror with its martinis

Saturday 18 April 12:02:44 UTC 2015

Catacombs-51Feed-tw Feed-fbA lady standing above an underground skeleton.Image: Ralph Morse/Pix Inc./The LIFE Images Collection/Getty ImagesAmerica's Most Unique Night Club. Thrills and Spills for Jacks and JillsBe Insulted and Like It."CATACOMBS" PROMOTIONAL FLYERA view showing the brightly light exterior of the Catacombs nightclubImage: Ralph Morse/Pix Inc./The LIFE Images Collection/Getty ImagesLocated in Columbus, Ohio, Catacombs nightclub was a delightful pocket of horrors. Opened in August … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Does music strike a chord with everyone?

Saturday 18 April 11:30:00 UTC 2015

Stephen McAdams played movie tunes to Mbenzélé pygmies in the Congo rainforest to find out whether music is a universal language [Link]

Slashdot » Google Ready To Unleash Thousands of Balloons In Project Loon

Saturday 18 April 11:18:00 UTC 2015

jfruh writes Google has figured out how to produce an Internet-broadcast balloon in a few hours, and is on the verge of unleashing Project Loon onto the world. The project, which will work with ISPs to beam LTE cellular signals to remote regions that don't have Internet access, will be working with local ISPs rather than selling broadband directly to … [Link]

Mashable » 6 improvements for filing your freelance taxes next year

Saturday 18 April 11:15:52 UTC 2015

Freelancer-on-deskFeed-tw Feed-fbNow that tax season is behind us, the last things you want to think about are itemized expenses, 1099s and 1040s. However, starting to plan now is the best way to ensure things go more smoothly next year, and you don’t pay more taxes than you should. It’s not easy being a freelancer or small business owner around tax time; you … [Link]

Mashable » 6 types of glasses that do more than correct your blurry vision

Saturday 18 April 10:04:51 UTC 2015

3590020230_37b09a29b3_oFeed-tw Feed-fbThe days of being called "four-eyes" are long gone. There are some new cool kids on the glasses scene Eyeglasses are an old invention — we can trace the simple but vital accessory back as early as the 13th century in Italy, according to the Museum of Vision. The true inventor of glasses is unknown, and early models were held by … [Link]

Mashable » 12 gorgeous record stores worth raiding on Record Store Day

Saturday 18 April 9:09:15 UTC 2015

AmoebaFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s Record Store Day, which means you have an excuse to obsess over beautiful record stores Since 2007, Record Store Day has been a widely celebrated event for lovers of vinyl. Shops all around the world participate, while hundreds of musicians release limited-edition vinyl for the occasion. Some of the most coveted highlights include releases from MC Lyte, The Doors, Bob … [Link]

Slashdot » The Origin of the First Light In the Universe

Saturday 18 April 8:31:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes Before there were planets, galaxies, or even stars in the Universe, there really was light. We see that light, left over today, in the form of the Cosmic Microwave Background, or the remnant glow from the Big Bang. But these photons outnumber the matter in our Universe by more than a-billion-to-one, and are the most numerous thing around. … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Adds Handwriting Input To Android

Saturday 18 April 5:38:00 UTC 2015

BarbaraHudson writes: The Reg is reporting on the release of Google Handwriting Input for Android smartphones and tablets: "The Chocolate Factory's research arm says handwriting recognition is needed because touchscreen keyboards remain modestly effective and while 'Voice input is an option, but there are situations where it is not feasible, such as in a noisy environment or during a meeting." … [Link]

Mashable » Golf cart in revolt is first sign of impending robot apocalypse

Saturday 18 April 3:55:33 UTC 2015

Cops-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Machines are getting tired of being our pawns. A golf cart at Loyola University Chicago is fed up with endless hours and zero pay. The frustrated golf cart rose up against its human creators by speeding into an endless backwards spiral. If police had this much trouble with one, imagine what a whole army of angry golf carts could do. … [Link]

Mashable » 6 apps to light up your 4/20

Saturday 18 April 3:33:56 UTC 2015

Weed2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe greenest of holidays is almost upon us Regardless of whether you plan on celebrating 4/20 with ice cream burritos or a trip to your local dispensary, your smartphone can provide a little extra assistance. See also: What to know before visiting your first pot shop Connecting with like-minded people, shopping for strains or finding a local dispensary? These apps will … [Link]

Mashable » Satellite photo shows Tesla's secretive 'gigafactory' in the Nevada desert

Saturday 18 April 3:16:09 UTC 2015

16114544564_42e9035f16_oFeed-tw Feed-fbLike any good Elon Musk project, there's a hint of magic to Tesla's planned "gigafactory" — it is secretive, ambitious and definitely larger than life Hidden away in the Nevada desert, construction of the gigafactory has been underway since last July. A February satellite image provided to Mashable by CartoDB shows how far the electric car manufacturer has come since then. … [Link]

Mashable » There's a new, low-calorie whiskey in town

Saturday 18 April 3:06:06 UTC 2015

ApwhiskeyFeed-tw Feed-fbA new brand of alcohol entered the market, just waiting for the Internet's derision and/or praise: Diet Whiskey While the liquor market has been flooded recently with light versions of pre-mixed cocktails and wines, no manufacturer has been bold enough to touch the bastion of adulthood and acquired taste that is whiskey See also: Finally? Ben & Jerry's is creating a … [Link]

Mashable » George Lucas' affordable housing plans upset wealthy California neighbors

Saturday 18 April 2:55:20 UTC 2015

LucasFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a career spent building worlds in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas wants to create a community much closer to home. The Star Wars creator has filed plans for what would be one of the largest tracts of affordable housing in the Bay Area to be built on his own Marin County property, a local CBS News affiliate reported … [Link]

Slashdot » Incorrectly Built SLS Welding Machine To Be Rebuilt

Saturday 18 April 2:42:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes A giant welding machine, built for NASA's multi-billion dollar Space Launch System (SLS), has to be taken apart and rebuilt because the contractor failed to reinforce the floor, as required, prior to construction: "Sweden's ESAB Welding & Cutting, which has its North American headquarters in Florence, South Carolina, built the the roughly 50-meter tall Vertical Assembly Center as … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft Surface 3 is an attractive lightweight

Saturday 18 April 2:03:27 UTC 2015

Surface-pro-3-dock-stand-9Feed-tw Feed-fb I'm a fan of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3, a no-compromise tablet-laptop hybrid. It's the right size, and has the battery life, power and portability for me to get all of my work (and some play) done. I can't say I feel similarly about the new Surface 3. The Surface 3 shares many of its larger cousin's attributes. They both have … [Link]

Mashable » 'Batman v Superman' teaser shows up to defeat The Leaker

Saturday 18 April 0:16:02 UTC 2015

Batman.v.superman.trailerFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder dealt a blow to the baddest new supervillain in town — The Leaker — on Friday afternoon by delivering a full-resolution version of the teaser trailer leaked the night before Or did he play right into The Leaker's hands? SEE ALSO: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron': Red carpet chats with Cap, Hulk, Thor … [Link]

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