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.
ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Are Enabling IoT Automation Once Thought Impossible
The emergence and growth of the IoT is driven by APIs, which allow rapid development, security and scalability.
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Mashable » This man bought 140 roses from a stranger, then did something sweet
After nearly two years, a heartwarming video that shows a woman selling flowers in the New York City subway for $1 each is finally getting the attention it deserves A man inquiring about the roses figures out that the woman has 140 flowers. "So I'll give you $140," the man says, adding: "But you gotta do me a favor, you … [Link]
Slashdot » How Security Companies Peddle Snake Oil
penciling_in writes: There are no silver bullets in Internet security, warns Paul Vixie in a co-authored piece along with Cyber Security Specialist Frode Hommedal: "Just as 'data' is being sold as 'intelligence', a lot of security technologies are being sold as 'security solutions' rather than what they really are: very narrow-focused appliances that, as a best case, can be part … [Link]
Mashable » Death in the Mediterranean: What's driving the 2015 migrant crisis
The migrants are packed like sardines into old fishing boats, or forced to sit shoulder-to-shoulder in inflatable rafts, dinghies and overcrowded ships. Hailing from countries roiled by violence throughout North Africa and the Middle East, the men, women and children have paid human traffickers thousands of Euros for safe passage to Europe, just 1,000 miles across the sea, that brings hope … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What You Missed At ng-conf, The Annual AngularJS Lovefest
Fresh from the Angular 2015 conference in Salt Lake City, Brett Uglow offers his thoughts and opinions about what he learned from the conference. Angular 2.0, TypeScript, and Component Architecture are some of the many topics he covers, as well as Ionic, Firebase, and what’s coming in Angular 1.4.
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Mashable » 'George Lucas' protests new Star Wars movies
The rest of the world may be ecstatic about the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released Thursday and viewed more than 40 million times on YouTube alone But there's one Star Wars fan who isn't happy with what he's seeing of the new movie, especially its lack of Jar Jar Binks: George Lucas See also: First 'Star Wars' … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter lavishes $72 million welcome on financial chief Anthony Noto
Twitter certainly gave its new chief financial officer a warm welcome, embracing him with $72.8 million in total compensation last year Twitter paid its recently hired CFO Anthony Noto the fat bundle, almost all of it coming from option and stock awards, according to an SEC filing from the company on Monday His compensation was nearly double that of the combined … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Alien Queen Wall Lamp Will Give You Nightmares at Night [Video]
This gorgeous (and totally terrifying) Alien queen lamp was built by Etsy user Kreatworks using scrap metal parts and a little bit of nightmare stuff. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’d but that thing on one of my bedroom’s walls. It’s just a really bad idea. 
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Slashdot » NASA's Rocket Maker To Begin 3D Printing Flight-Ready Components
Lucas123 writes: United Launch Alliance (ULA), the company that makes rockets for NASA and the U.S. Air Force, plans to 3D print more than 100 flight-ready components for its next-gen Vulcan rocket. The company also just printed its first flight-ready component, a new Environmental Control System for its current Atlas V rocket. The ECS assembly had previously contained 140 parts … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scorpion' star teases 'nail-biter' finale
The penultimate episode of CBS's Scorpion left its leading man in — quite literally — a cliffhanger situation Main character Walter (Elyes Gabel) was in his car, teetering on the ledge of a cliff, 300-feet above the ground. SEE ALSO: Marvel gets gritty in Netflix's 'Daredevil,' and it's glorious "Walter's life is in serious danger; he's in a very perilous situation … [Link]
Slashdot » Why the Journey To IPv6 Is Still the Road Less Traveled
alphadogg writes The writing's on the wall about the short supply of IPv4 addresses, and IPv6 has been around since 1999. Then why does the new protocol still make up just a fraction of the Internet? Though IPv6 is finished technology that works, rolling it out may be either a simple process or a complicated and risky one, depending on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Algorithmia, Atlassian Confluence, Last.fm
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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Slashdot » New PCIe SSDs Load Games, Apps As Fast As Old SATA Drives
crookedvulture writes Slashdot has covered a bunch of new PCI Express SSDs over the past month, and for good reason. The latest crop offers much higher sequential and random I/O rates than predecessors based on old-school Serial ATA interfaces. They're also compatible with new protocols, like NVM Express, which reduce overhead and improve scaling under demanding loads. As one might … [Link]
Mashable » The farm-to-table marijuana experience is here
BOULDER, Colo. — If you live in a state where marijuana is illegal, you don't typically get to ask your dealer if your weed was grown consciously. What type of pesticides were used during the process of growing these plants? Where exactly where they grown? When was this plant harvested? See also: WEEEEEEED: Mashable's 420 story stash These questions may … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things you may not know about student loan debt
Americans now owe nearly $1.2 trillion in student loans. The level of debt continues to rise even though the number of active borrowers has gone down since 2010. And even though Millennials are the poster generation for student debt, they don't actually hold most of it. Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York just released some new research based … [Link]
Mashable » Ghost bikes: A decade of quietly remembering those we lost
Maybe you've seen them: white bicycles chained to signposts and fences, perhaps even in your neighborhood. They're known as ghost bikes, and serve as somber memorials of tragedy.Each one symbolizes a life lost while on a bicycle.New York, and more than 200 other cities around the world, are dotted with these unassuming yet emotionally jarring bicycles. Spray-painted entirely white from the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Rise of APIs Drives Evolution of Microframeworks
It's a great time to be a developer, and one of the reasons is that there are a ton of frameworks that developers can use to build apps. From Ruby on Rails and Django to Angular.js and Ember, developers have more options that ever for developing both on the server and client.
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Mashable » Researchers use sound waves to control iPhones
If you're like me, I'm sure you often look at your skillfully crafted iPhone and think: If only it had really big, physical buttons. Okay, we don't think that at all, but there are reasons that large external knobs, buttons, levers and even tubes could come in handy on a smartphone No, seriously — they could, and researchers at Carnegie Mellon … [Link]
Mashable » Returning soldier gives son photobomb surprise on school picture day
When Corporal James Bass returned home on Friday after a year of deployment in Kuwait, he headed straight for his son Joshua's elementary school in Durham, North Carolina. There, the 8-year-old was gearing up for school picture day, ABC11 reports. When the moment came to take the photo, Bass quietly jumped into the shot behind Joshua See also: The touching moment … [Link]
Slashdot » Automakers To Gearheads: Stop Repairing Cars
Mr_Blank writes Automakers are supporting provisions in copyright law that could prohibit home mechanics and car enthusiasts from repairing and modifying their own vehicles. In comments filed with a federal agency that will determine whether tinkering with a car constitutes a copyright violation, OEMs and their main lobbying organization say cars have become too complex and dangerous for consumers and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » FaceAffinity API Provides Personality Metadata
You can tell a lot from a person’s face. This isn’t a new concept. Over the years, scientists and philosophers have pursued the notion that physical features and personality traits are linked. If that is the case, imagine the insights that could be gained by having instant access to consumer personality data, all based on the results of analyzing a … [Link]
Mashable » Thrilling GoPro footage shows what it's really like to work an office job
Everyone wants to know what it's really like to sit at a desk for eight hours a day without ever seeing natural light, and now we have answers. One white collar hero stitched together his own very unofficial GoPro commercial of a day in the life at his boring office job. He sends faxes, crunches numbers and takes a break … [Link]
Mashable » Steam now limits access for freeloading spam accounts
Valve is taking aim at spammers with a new policy change that limits access to certain Steam features for those that have spent less than $5 on the service. This move shouldn't affect most Steam users; if you've ever bought a game or piece of software using the service, or put money in your Steam Wallet, then you're probably in the … [Link]
Mashable » Teens are using shot glasses to mimic Kylie Jenner's lips, and it looks painful
Who needs plastic surgery when you have an empty bottle? The Internet has been obsessing over Kylie Jenner's lips in recent months. (We know — the Internet is a terrible place.) Jenner's lips appear larger than they did just last year, and now teens are trying to emulate the reality star's plump mouth transformation with household items. See also: The Internet … [Link]
Mashable » Wildlife trafficker allegedly sold animals on Facebook and BlackBerry Messenger
A suspected wildlife trafficker was carrying a living orangutan in a backpack when he was arrested this month in Indonesia, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). WCS assisted the state prosecutor of North Sumatra, an Indonesian province, who arrested the suspect on April 13 in the provincial capital, Medan. See also: Wonderworld: A spectacular photo journey of Earth The trafficker … [Link]
Slashdot » Mysterious "Cold Spot": Fingerprint of Largest Structure In the Universe?
astroengine writes At the furthest-most reaches of the observable universe lies one of the most enigmatic mysteries of modern cosmology: the cosmic microwave background (CMB) Cold Spot. Discovered in 2004, this strange feature etched into the primordial echo of the Big Bang has been the focus of many hypotheses — could it be the presence of another universe? Or is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Snake Beater [Pop Facts]
The Metal Gear series, and moreover, the “Snake” character has been an intruiging and enigmatic character since we were first introduced to his many incarnations in the 80’s. Since then things have only gotten more contrived and intense. Here, we get a deeper look at the snake. Wow, sorry that sounded so creepy. [Image via RestartReplay, story via Gametrailers] The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The New Jurassic World Trailer Will Give You Goosebumps! [Video]
Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure based on the novel “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers. Jurassic World will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2015. [Universal Pictures] The … [Link]
Slashdot » Astronaut Snaps Epic Star Trek Selfie In Space
mpicpp writes with this story about astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti's tribute to a Star Trek icon. "Captain Kathryn Janeway led the USS Voyager through many harrowing lost-in-space adventures. She was the first female Starfleet captain to take the lead role in a 'Trek' series. Janeway is fictional, but she is an inspiration to many women interested in space. European Space Agency … [Link]
Mashable » Ice flows downriver in Maine as spring thaw finally arrives
Ice floes coursed down Maine's Aroostook River on April 19th, after ice built up during the course of a harsh winter began breaking up as spring weather settled in. This comes after Maine's 12th coldest March on record, and one of its coldest months of February as well. The communities of Bangor and Caribou had their coldest Februarys on record, … [Link]
Mashable » WEEEEEEED: Mashable's 420 story stash
Marijuana. Weed. Cannabis. CheebaWhatever you call it, the legalization of recreational use in Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon and D.C. is creating a budding marijuana industry rolling in the green. In this series of stories and videos, Mashable explores the growing pot industry. 
Which type of weed is right for you? Apr 19, 2015 
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Mashable » Corgi and baby tragically cannot get on the same play schedule
If a baby and a corgi can't make their friendship work, there isn't much hope for the rest of us. It's clear that Tucker the corgi is desperate to get some of his puppy energy out, but baby Beau isn't feeling it. Rather than be too pushy, Tucker respects Beau's boundaries and just frantically runs around in a circle on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mini 3D printed organs mimic beating heart and liver
Watch a collection of tiny beating hearts and a heart fused to a liver, made using techniques that could one day help build a human on a chip 
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Slashdot » Swift Tops List of Most-Loved Languages and Tech
Nerval's Lobster writes Perhaps developers are increasingly overjoyed at the prospect of building iOS apps with a language other than Objective-C, which Apple has positioned Swift to replace; whatever the reason, Swift topped Stack Overflow's recent survey of the "Most Loved" languages and technologies (cited by 77.6 percent of the 26,086 respondents), followed by C++11 (75.6 percent), Rust (73.8 percent), … [Link]
Mashable » Big Pulitzer Prizes go to several first-time winners and local newspapers
The Post and Courier, a small newspaper from Charleston, South Carolina, won journalism's biggest honor, taking home the Pulitzer Prize gold medal for service journalism for its work on violence against women The series, "Till Death Do Us Part," brought attention to the state's at-risk female population. The Pulitzer citation called the work "a riveting series that probed why South Carolina … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are excellent nutcrackers
Samsung's Galaxy S6 is hands-down the best Android smartphone you can buy. It's got the whole package, including a crazy sharp display, beautiful premium design, powerful performance and an amazing camera. Those are all great things, but did you know the Galaxy S6 is also an excellent walnut cracker replacement? Yep, one "tester" decided to see how tough the S6 … [Link]
Mashable » Insane aerial photo of Kaskade's crowd puts Coachella into perspective
INDIO, California — Kaskade, the only electronic artist tapped to play Coachella's main stage this year, attracted two of the biggest crowds ever in the music festival's storied history during the past two weekends. The picture, above, is stunning proof of his popularity The aerial view, taken from a crane Sunday night, shows just some of the cramped attendees, who filled … [Link]
Mashable » TSA tightens security for airport workers after gun smuggling exposed
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration is tightening security rules for airline and airport workers in the wake of a criminal case in which an Atlanta baggage handler was accused of smuggling guns on commercial jets, Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said Monday. In the immediate aftermath of the December arrest, Johnson ordered a 90-day review of security measures and now the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ouch, My Head Hurts: The Infinite Hotel Paradox
The Infinite Hotel, a thought experiment created by German mathematician David Hilbert, is a hotel with an infinite number of rooms. Easy to comprehend, right? Wrong. What if it’s completely booked but one person wants to check in? What about 40? Or an infinitely full bus of people? Jeff Dekofsky solves these heady lodging issues using Hilbert’s paradox. [Ted Ed] … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Morality is rooted in the way societies get their energy
Why do different groups of people have vastly different views of right and wrong? Archaeologist Ian Morris thinks he's found what's really fuelling our values (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » 18th-century champagne haul shows seabed is perfect wine cooler
Chemical analysis of champagne from a shipwreck reveals the wine "kept its intrinsic characteristics", despite 200 years at the bottom of the Baltic Sea 
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Mashable » The attitude adjustment that leads to entreprenurial success
This question originally appeared on Quora.What are some of the habits entrepreneurs have that other people don't?Answer below by Quora user Oliver Emberton, founder of Silktide. Most people spend their money to get the most utility — fun, food, whatever. Entrepreneurs spend their money to make the most money. This one habit pretty much accounts for everything, and it's a big … [Link]
Mashable » Bombing amputee runs in Boston Marathon on prosthetic leg
UPDATED, 7:20 p.m. ET Two years ago, Rebekah Gregory DiMartino was standing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon when a bomb exploded just a few feet in front of her She underwent countless surgeries over the following year — most of them on her left leg, which was the most mangled from the explosion — but none were particularly … [Link]
Slashdot » Old Marconi Patent Inspires Tiny New Gigahertz Antenna
agent elevator writes Gehan Amaratunga and a group of engineers in England noted that the Guglielmo Marconi's famous British patent application from 1900 had an interesting and little noticed detail. It depicted a transmitter linked to an antenna connected to a coil, which had one end dangling while the RF signal was fed to the middle of the coil. That … [Link]
Mashable » First 'launched wing roller coaster' to open in Indiana
The first "launched wing roller coaster" in the U.S. is opening in Santa Claus, Indiana, at the Holiday World theme park on Saturday. More than a wing coaster (which has seats that extend on either side of the track, giving riders the sense of being suspended midair), and more than a launched coaster (which quickly propels riders onto the track instead … [Link]
Mashable » 'No pooping' signs greet tourists on Camino de Santiago trail in Spain
Spain’s Camino de Santiago, with long paths across western Europe that lead to the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, appeals to travelers with its challenging terrain, religious importance and nature. See also: Man's bull-running selfie in Spain is extreme — and illegal But if and when that nature calls, locals along the trail have just one message for tourists and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Too Darn Busy [Comic]
That’s me right now watching Daredevil on Netflix. Best. Show. Ever. [Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post Too Darn Busy [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Summer airfares will average 5.7% lower than last year, study predicts
Airfare prices are down in the U.S. so far this year, and are likely to stay that way for the summer travel season. Prices decreased an average of 9.4% in March compared to the year prior, depending on the origin and destination airport, according to airfare forecasting website Hopper. Peak summer air travel prices will be an average of 5.7% lower … [Link]
Slashdot » Colors Help Set Body's Internal Clock
First time accepted submitter MakeItGlow writes A new study by researchers from the University of Manchester found that mice use the color of light to set their body clock. The researchers investigated whether color signals from the eyes wound up in the suprachiasmatic nucleus—the part of the brain in vertebrates that keeps time using electrical and chemical signals. From the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hair analysis on trial after FBI admits to using flawed evidence
The FBI has admitted that flawed evidence was accepted in nearly all of the trials that took place over the 1980s and 90s. Is hair analysis still any use at all? 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Cloud Dataflow Eases Large-Scale Data Processing
Google Cloud Platform is making a big push toward big data services. Google Cloud Dataflow has entered beta, and it provides a powerful big data processing platform in the cloud.
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Mashable » Hillary Clinton perfected her BlackBerry stare on a Game Boy
Hillary Clinton: Former defense secretary. Former senator. Former First LadyFormer gamer? The William J. Clinton Presidential Library Instagram account shared a candid photo of HRC from 1993, presumably flying on Air Force One, playing a gigantic, old Game Boy See also: Every Game Boy Model From the Past 25 Years April 6, 1993: Hillary Rodham Clinton plays a Nintendo "Game Boy" … [Link]
Mashable » 7 creative tips to make your photos stand out
Take off the filters. Bring on the funk. In a video by COOPH, photographers Anastasia Ehlakova and Julia Gebhardt demonstrate seven techniques for more creative pictures, including freelensing, collage and long exposure photography. Your usual photo filters might make you look super deep, but the best way to make a picture pop is to have fun. Thrilling GoPro footage shows … [Link]
Mashable » Excellent timing: HBO bets big on a popular web series about a pot dealer
Vimeo’s critically-acclaimed web series High Maintenance is making the jump to the big time. HBO announced on Monday — 4/20, natch — that it has picked up six episodes of the comedy, which features a Brooklyn pot dealer (Ben Sinclair) whose clientele is as unique as the city in which he lives. See also: 4 Pro Tips for Creating Your Own … [Link]
Mashable » All of the weed smoked on 'Broad City'
On Comedy Central's Broad City, there are three stars: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer and hundreds of dollars worth of weed In honor of 420, Digg brilliantly edited together clips from every smoking scene on the show thus far. See also: Which type of weed is right for you? (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Miniature sea snails found in acidic sea near volcanic seeps
The snails have shrunk to adapt to acidic seas, an effect expected in marine species with shells as oceans keep acidifying 
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Slashdot » George Lucas Building Low-Income Housing Next Door To Millionaires
BarbaraHudson writes His neighbors wouldn't let him build a film studio on his land, so George Lucas is retaliating in a way that only the cream of Hollywood could — by building the largest affordable housing development in the area — and footing the entire $200 million bill, no government subsidies or grants. The complex of affordable housing, funded and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Vampire squid release eggs in mini-episodes, not one big blast
Unlike other squid or octopuses, the deep-sea vampire squid ekes out its reproductive efforts across its slow, long life 
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Mashable » Inside an underground Colorado cannabis club
DENVER — Marijuana may be legal in the state of Colorado; however, plumes of smoke aren't exactly clouding the streets. That's because smoking or ingesting any form of cannabis in a public place is illegal in the state. You can't vape in the park; you can't smoke a joint outside of a bar where patrons are smoking cigarettes; you can't … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Fleetio Launches Fleet Management API
Fleetio, fleet management solution provider, has launched an API that allows users to integrate fleet data into third-party apps and workflows. The Fleetio API allows such apps to programmatically access data such as vehicle records, maintenance logs, driver information, and more. Third-party apps can not only pull Fleetio-generated data, they can also update such data in real time without the … [Link]
Slashdot » Broken Beer Bottle Battle In Debate Over Merits of Android Over iPhone
HughPickens.com writes Lee Hutchinson writes at Ars Technica that platform loyalty is a powerful thing, as two roommates in Tulsa, Oklahoma stabbed each other with broken beer bottles in a debate over the relative merits of Android versus iPhones. Tulsa police were called to Evergreen Apartments at 1 a.m after a woman found a man covered in blood, stumbling around … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Minnesotans arrested in the U.S. after they tried to join ISIS, FBI says
The FBI arrested six Minnesotans on Sunday who allegedly planned to travel to Syria and fight for the Islamic State (ISIS). Federal agents charged the men with criminal conspiracy after a 10-month investigation. Four of the men were arrested in Minnesota, while two of them were arrested in San Diego, California. See also: At least 35 dead in Afghan suicide bombing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virus hiding in our genome protects early human embryos
A viral stowaway in our DNA rebuffs other viruses and activates genes when embryos are days old, supporting the idea that viruses are our silent controllers 
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Mashable » Twitter now lets you receive direct messages from any user
Twitter announced on Monday that all users will now have the option to receive direct messages from any other user. The setting was originally introduced in fall 2013 but only rolled out to a small subset of people. This time around, Twitter will make the option available to all of Twitter's 288 million monthly active users, with the social network rolling it … [Link]
Slashdot » New Dark Web Market Is Selling Zero-Day Exploits
Sparrowvsrevolution writes Over the last month, a marketplace calling itself TheRealDeal Market has emerged on the dark web, with a focus on sales of hackers' zero-day attack methods. Like the Silk Road and its online black market successors like Agora and the recently defunct Evolution, TheRealDeal runs as a Tor hidden service and uses bitcoin to hide the identities of … [Link]
Mashable » Outlook clear: Magic 8 Ball will come to the iPhone, Apple Watch
Have any burning questions that only electronic devices can answer? If the answer is "Yes, definitely," then you're in luck. The fortune-telling Magic 8 ball is getting a mobile update, intent on springing off of the Apple Watch's release on Friday The iOS version of the classic toy, which was first manufactured in 1950 by Mattel, offers the same 20 phrases … [Link]
Mashable » Android Wear gets huge update to take on Apple Watch
Google’s smartwatch platform Android Wear received its biggest software update to date on Monday as a part of a greater move to take on the Apple Watch. And the update is a good one: there's more customization (new watch faces and bands), Wi-Fi support, hand gestures and an awesome feature that lets you draw emoji to send to friends. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Video shows massive explosion rocking Yemen's capital after Saudi-led airstrikes
An airstrike at a weapons cache in Sanaa, Yemen, caused a massive explosion in the capital city on Monday, damaging residential buildings as the blast rocked the city. The Saudi-led strikes targeting Iran-allied Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, began last month, but Monday's explosion is said to be the largest yet See also: The breathtaking beauty of Yemen, a war-torn land … [Link]
Mashable » WTF? Ed Miliband doesn't know what YOLO means
LONDON — You might be surprised given his recent selfie-fest with a hen party and the way he tears into a bacon sandwich, but Ed Miliband doesn't know what YOLO means. See also: No group hug for Ed? The one photo that tells the story of the UK leaders' debate He was quizzed about the acronym, which of course means "you … [Link]
Mashable » Iran charges Washington Post reporter with espionage
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian will reportedly be charged with espionage by Iran. In a searing statement, Rezaian's editor called the allegations "transparently baseless" as well as "absurd and despicable." Marty Baron, executive editor of the Post, confirmed the charges against the paper's Tehran correspondent in a statement in which he also called the trial "a tragic charade" and warned "the … [Link]
Mashable » The newest 'Jurassic World' trailer is out, and it is horrifying
Universal Pictures released the latest Jurassic World trailer on Monday, and it's the perfect mix of breathtaking and terrifying. In the trailer, the owners of Jurassic World face a problem: theme park ticket sales spike each time a new dinosaur is added, but the investors want more money. Their solution? Invent a genetically modified, bigger/more intelligent/horrifying dinosaur. What could possibly … [Link]
Mashable » Very nice 6-year-old misunderstands his sister, adorably pouts about it
This 6-year-old would like the world to know he is, in fact, not mean. Thank you. This brother and sister just wanted to send a nice video message to their parents, but unfortunately their sibling, George, misunderstood his sister's annunciation of the the word "meaning" as saying he was "mean." Sad little George. Poor listening always leads to hurt feelings. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Carbon dioxide could be turned into a huge underground battery
Storing excess energy with carbon dioxide compressed underground could help even out our energy flow and clean up the atmosphere 
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Mashable » Michael Brown's memorial tree 'cut down' after one night in Ferguson
One day after a Michael Brown memorial tree was planted in Ferguson, Missouri, someone appears to have slashed it in half. See also: The Ferguson DOJ report looks a lot like other excessive police force reports A memorial stone placed at the foot of the tree is also missing, according to a local news channel, which was planted by members of … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Bailed Out of $6bn Google Takeover To Save Tesla From 2013 Bankruptcy
An anonymous reader sends word that Elon Musk almost sold Tesla to Google in 2013 when the company was close to bankruptcy. "Elon Musk had a deal to sell his electric car company Tesla, to Google for $6bn (£4bn) when it was heading for bankruptcy with just two weeks' worth of cash left in the bank. During the first week … [Link]
Mashable » Boss-man Conan O'Brien steps in after writer complains about late-night comedy
Comedian Andrés du Bouchet, a staff writer for Conan, tweeted several thoughts about the state of late night comedy on April 17. The rant, which seemed largely directed at the comedic style of Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show, was ultimately deleted by du Bouchet, although not before several news outlets had written about it. Conan O'Brien responded on Twitter, calling … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rise for second year in a row
The United States saw greenhouse gas emissions rise in 2014 for the second year in a row, according to a new report by the Department of Energy. While the increase would seem to be unwelcome news for the Obama administration, which is trying to reduce emissions through federal regulations, there were signs that show the U.S. economy becoming less carbon-intensive It … [Link]
Mashable » Cute puppy hasn't learned that sharing is caring
In a puppy's world, everything belongs to them. Brynja the German Shepherd is a kleptomaniac in the making. She won't let her friends use the water bowl and pilfers another one when she's forced to share. She may only be a pup, but her entitlement is going to make life very ruff. Sharing is caring, Brynja. 3 ex-cops smoking weed … [Link]
Mashable » 5 music festivals to turn into full-fledged vacations
Festival season is finally upon us! Goodbye garbage winter, and good riddance. Festivals are huge productions and, fittingly, many take place off the beaten path to allow ample room for what is essentially a temporary city See also: 10 Best Apps for Summer Festivals So, if your destination is somewhat remote, make the journey extra worth your while: Think of your … [Link]
Mashable » OnePlus makes its One phone available to all, and unveils invite-only OnePlus 2
This might sound confusing, but bear with us. OnePlus, which originally launched its OnePlus One smartphone in April 2014 as an invite-only device, is now making it available without an invite. However, the just-announced OnePlus 2 — yes, the One is spelled with letters and the 2 as a number — will be available only with an invite when it launches … [Link]
Slashdot » D-Link Apologizes For Router Security
Mark Wilson writes D-Link has issued an apology to its customers for an on-going security issue with many of its routers. A problem with the Home Network Administration Protocol (HNAP) means that it is possible to bypass authorization and run commands with escalated privileges. The list of routers affected by the issue is fairly lengthy, and D-Link has already issued … [Link]
Mashable » The pros and cons of renting vs. owning a home
When making the decision to buy or rent, there are many things to consider. Many of us have been renters our entire lives, but are ready to make the leap and become a homeowner Before making the decision to invest in real estate, consider the following advantages and disadvantages to see what makes the most sense for you financially, as well … [Link]
Mashable » How addicted are we to our phones?
Wallet? Check. Keys? Check. Phone? [Cue moment of panic as you rummage to find it]. Check. [Cue audible sigh of relief]. Our mobiles have become our trusty sidekicks, accompanying us anywhere and everywhere — they're almost like security blankets And the numbers surrounding mobile use are, unsurprisingly, dauntingAs of January 2014, 90% of adults in the U.S. had cellphones, including a … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 April 2015
Ed Tech Developer’s Guide (PDF) — U.S. government’s largely reasonable advice for educational technology startups. Nonetheless, take with a healthy dose of The Audrey Test. The Crazy-Tiny Next Generation of Computers — 1 cubic millimeter-sized sensors are coming. The only … [Link]
Mashable » Here's your first look at Justin Timberlake's offspring
Silas Randall Timberlake, heir to the kingdom of pop, made his public debut on Sunday when his daddy Justin posted his photo to Instagram. Jessica Biel and Timberlake confirmed the birth of their son on April 11, cementing Silas' place on the ever-growing list of pop's famous babies See also: These Taylor Swift-Justin Timberlake photos are the best part of the … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ex-cops smoking weed in celebration of 420
Just a few former police officers chilling out, enjoying some cheeba — legally Cut Video's clip of grandmothers smoking weed for the first time was adorable, but their latest video of cops smoking up is a euphoric celebration in honor of 420, the stoner holiday See also: Beauty and buds: A weed facial experience in Colorado There were some mustache … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things you could do on 420, if marijuana were legal in your state
As it stands, only three states in the U.S. allow for the legal recreational use of marijuana. That means that the other 47 states are going to have to spend their 420 a little, well, high and dry. If you don't live in Colorado, Washington or Alaska (or D.C.), and weren't feeling pangs of FOMO already, here are five things you … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia may return to consumer phone market in 2016
Nokia, the Finnish manufacturer that sold off its devices and services business to Microsoft in 2013, is reportedly working on a new smartphone that will launch as soon as next year. According to a Re/code report, the company is eyeing a return to the consumer phone market in 2016, although specifics on what it will look like and what it will … [Link]
Mashable » New species of frog found in Costa Rica looks just like Kermit
Someone should let Kermit know he has a new relative. A new species of frog called the Hyalinobatrachium dianae has been found in Costa Rica. Similar to the glass frog, the lime-colored amphibian has translucent skin on its underside and has eyes that make it look like the famous Muppet, Kermit. See also: 12 Kermit the Frog Quotes for Your Bad … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast and TWC Will Negotiate With Officials To Save Their Merger
An anonymous reader writes with news about Comcast and Time Warner Cable's attempt to keep their proposed merger alive. "Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Cable Inc. are slated to sit down for the first time on Wednesday with Justice Department officials to discuss potential remedies in hopes of keeping their $45.2 billion merger on track, according to people familiar with … [Link]
Mashable » Rescuers respond to distress calls from migrant boats in the Mediterranean
Italian and Maltese ships are responding Monday to distress calls from migrant boats carrying an estimated 400 people in the Mediterranean, according to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy. The Italian premier's announcement came after the International Organization for Migration said its Rome office had received a distress call from international waters about three boats that needed help. See also: Migrant … [Link]
Mashable » Google almost bought Tesla in 2013 to save the company
Tesla almost parked in Google's garage In early 2013, as Tesla was struggling to boost demand for its electric cars, turn a profit and steer itself away from the threat of bankruptcy, CEO Elon Musk came close to finalizing a deal to sell his company to his friend Larry Page at Google in an effort to save it, according to a … [Link]
Mashable » Pilot arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of carrying knives in hand luggage
LONDON — A pilot who was allegedly carrying knives in his hand luggage has been arrested at Heathrow Airport. The pilot of Cathay Pacific's Flight CX254 was stopped at a staff search area before boarding the plane, which was scheduled to fly 262 passengers from London to Hong Kong at 10:20 p.m. BST on Saturday, according to a report in The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Darth Hound [Cosplay Pic]
The hound’s iconic helmet looks just perfect on top of Darth Vader’s suit. 
[Source: Fashionably Geek] The post Darth Hound [Cosplay Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » ISS Could Be Fitted With Lasers To Shoot Down Space Junk
An anonymous reader writes Japan's Riken research institute has suggested a new idea for dealing with space junk. They say a fiber optic laser mounted onto the International Space Station could blast debris out of the sky. From the article: "To combat the increasingly dense layer of dead satellites and miscellaneous space debris that are enshrouding our planet, no idea … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Batman vs. Superman' were more like the campy, retro franchise
Forget Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. There are no better superheroes than Adam West and Christopher Reeve. YouTube user and editor Bobby Burns imagines what Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice would be like if it were more like retro Batman and Superman, using footage from the original Batman TV Show and Superman films It may not have great special … [Link]
Mashable » Our bad: Wink bricks hubs and asks customers to send them back
“We’re writing with some unfortunate information about your Wink home." It's not the kind of email you want to get about your super-smart connected home device, but last night thousands of Wink customers received a rather disturbing email from Wink Inc. The email arrived with the phishy-looking subject line, "ACTION REQUIRED: Your Wink Hub needs to be replaced." It was not, … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's mom gives speech at ACM Awards that will bring tears to your eyes
No one knows Taylor Swift better than her mom. The popular singer accepted the Milestone Award at the American Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 19. To introduce her, ACM asked her mother, Andrea Swift, to deliver a heartfelt speech filled with sweet childhood memories — including the origin of the singer's hit song, "Love Story." See also: Taylor Swift got … [Link]
Mashable » The cookstove that could save 4 million lives per year
Growing up, Phil Ferranto never thought about how people cooked around the world. He took it for granted, like many of us do, thinking most people had access to some type of stove to feed their families. "I was really ignorant to the fact that billions of people around the world were cooking on an open fire," Ferranto says, adding how … [Link]
Mashable » If the world ends, John Oliver and Martin Sheen have the perfect video
John Oliver sees your doomsday video, CNN, and raises you Martin Sheen and cat bartenders. Apparently, in the event of the apocalypse, CNN will air this video of a band playing "Nearer My God to Thee," which is also the rumored song that a quartet played while the Titanic sank. That's just not good enough for John Oliver. "A doomsday … [Link]
Mashable » ZTE's Spro 2 Android-powered 'smart projector' will hit AT&T for $399.99
How would you like a 120-inch screen you can toss into your backpack or purse? Yes, please! First announced at CES 2015, ZTE's Android-powered smart projector Spro 2 is finally launching in the U.S. The 1.2-pound portable projector that measures 5.28 x 5.16 x 1.22 inches will be available on April 24 from AT&T. See also: ZTE's plan to be the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: 43% Off on Amazon’s Fire HD 7 Tablet – $79 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of the day and today only, Amazon offers its Fire HD 7 tablet for just $79 plus free shipping. That’s 43% off on the tablet’s regular price of $139. If you’re looking for a great tablet, this one has never been so cheap! -Amazon’s Fire HD 7 Tablet – $139 $79 (43% Off) The post Deal of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Close Up View To How Scientists See Atoms
Have you ever wondered who scientists have the ability to view individual atoms? Well you are about to get an awesome science lesson via the YouTube show Reactions, and maybe get a little insight yourself into the process. (H/T to LaughingSquid) The post A Close Up View To How Scientists See Atoms appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Slashdot » William Shatner Proposes $30 Billion Water Pipeline To California
Taco Cowboy writes The 84-year-old Star Trek star wants to build a water pipeline to California. All it'll cost, according to Mr. Shatner, is $30 billion, and he wants to KickStarter the funding campaign. According to Mr. Shatner, if the KickStarter campaign doesn't raise enough money then he will donate whatever that has been collected to a politician who promise … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7-Year-Old Wants to Let Jedi Marry; Lucasfilm Responds [Pics + Videos]
In the Star Wars universe, Jedi knights can’t marry, and 7-year-old Colin doesn’t agree with that. When he gets older, the young Padawan wants to become a Jedi, and he also wants to marry, so he took the matter into his own hands and wrote to George Lucas to ask the man to change the rule. Here’s what Lucasfilm responded: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Truth [Comic]
[Source: Tubey Toons | Like “Tubey Toons” on Facebook] The post The Truth [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 8 Best Dinosaur Games of all Time
Dinosaurs are awesome. There are not many geeks who think otherwise. We loved them as kids, and most of grew up to still love them except we keep that love a bit more secret. Thankfully, we have video games which throw dinosaur encounters at us pretty regularly. But what are the best dinosaur games of all time? Gameranx has you … [Link]
Slashdot » New Nudge Technology Prods You To Take Action
HughPickens.com writes Natasha Singer reports at the NYT on a new generation of devices whose primary function is to prod people to change. This new category of nudging technology includes "hydration reminder" apps like Waterlogged that exhort people to increase their water consumption; the HAPIfork, a utensil that vibrates and turns on a light indicator when people eat too quickly; … [Link]
Mashable » Caffeinabis: If Starbucks sold weed
“I’ll have a grande vanilla latte and a quarter ounce of the Seattle Strain." Merging two of America's favorite things — coffee and pot — seems like a no-brainer. And even though Starbucks is based out of Washington, where recreational marijuana is legal, the caffeine dealer has yet to expand its inventory to include cannabis-infused products See also: Which type of … [Link]
Mashable » Nicki Minaj makes silent Coachella cameos at Drake and David Guetta's sets
INDIO, California — Nicki Minaj hopped from one stage to another Sunday night, giving Coachella attendees two surprise cameos yet opting to not perform during either. The "Anaconda" rapper joined David Guetta to promote their new single "Hey Mama." But instead of performing it, Minaj lip synced a verse, blew a kiss and left #HeyMama Nicki Minaj x David Guetta pic.twitter.com/xYgoA7vEoB … [Link]
Mashable » At least 3 dead after migrant boat runs aground off Rhodes
A boat carrying migrants has run aground off the Greek island of Rhodes and at least three people have drowned, Reuters reports. See also: EU holds urgent talks after 700 killed in migrant boat sinking A coast guard official said that a search-and-rescue operation has recovered three bodies, that of a man, a woman and a child. However, the number of … [Link]
Mashable » UK residents have until midnight to register to vote
LONDON — With the general election just around the corner, UK residents have until midnight Monday to register to vote. See also: How to register to vote in the UK general election People can register to vote online, which takes five minutes, or by visiting their local electoral registration office In the past five weeks, 1.7 million people have applied to … [Link]
Mashable » 13 beautiful pieces of weed paraphernalia you won't want to hide
Not only do modern bongs get the job done, but some of them also make great centerpieces From handheld pipes to water pipes, people are getting increasingly creative in the industry of glassmaking for weed — we're talking designs featuring animals, plants and straight-up trippy colors. In fact, there's a major exhibition in Denver, Colorado, called the BIG Galleria Glass Art … [Link]
Mashable » ‘90s phenom Natalie Imbruglia premieres video for Daft Punk cover
Pretty much anyone who turned on the radio in 1997 will recall Natalie Imbruglia’s "Torn." The Australian singer-songwriter (and former soap star) hit it majorly big with that one: It topped charts in multiple countries, earned her three Grammy nominations and drove her same-year debut album to sell 7 million copies across the globe Those that haven’t kept up since the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: How Linux Works – $16.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "How Linux Works" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-21 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Slashdot » Assange Talk Spurs UK Judges To Boycott Legal Conference
An anonymous reader writes The Commonwealth Law Conference in Glasgow was subjected to walk outs and boycott once it became known that Julian Assange was to appear by video link from the Ecuadorian embassy to give a talk at the conference. The Guardian reports that, "Judges from Scotland, England and Wales and the UK supreme court had agreed to speak … [Link]
Mashable » Sony announces Xperia Z4 in Japan with little fanfare, few new features
Sony still hasn't shut down or sold its mobile division, as recently rumored, but its phone events are definitely getting less glamourous. On Monday, the company announced a new flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z4, but only in Japan For comparison, Sony launched its last flagship, the Xperia Z3, at an event during the IFA 2014 conference, held in Sept. 2014 in … [Link]
Mashable » Youth armed with crossbow kills teacher at school in Barcelona, reports say
A student armed with a crossbow has attacked and killed a teacher at a school in Barcelona, Spain, according to reports. Police have arrested the person suspected of the attack at the Instituto Joan Foster and are stationed outside the building. He's believed to be a teenage boy. Several others were thought to be injured in the incident, which took place … [Link]
Mashable » EU holds urgent talks after 700 killed in migrant boat sinking
EU ministers are meeting in Luxembourg Monday to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean after another boat capsized in the waters north of Libya on Sunday with hundreds on board. See also: Hundreds feared dead as migrant boat capsizes in Mediterreanan While the numbers involved in the latest incident in the region are unclear, the Italian Coast Guard said … [Link]
Mashable » Official 'Batman v Superman' posters are pretty damn awesome
Now that we've seen the first official trailer for the upcoming Zack Snyder film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," the director is treating us to a look at the first official posters as well Snyder tweeted the posters late Sunday, hyping Monday's special event, which will offer fans an exclusive look at an extended version of the teaser trailer in … [Link]
Mashable » Iran and Australia make intelligence deal to fight Islamic State
Australia and Iran have made a deal to share intelligence surrounding Australian citizens fighting with Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq. Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop met with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday in Iran to discuss the details of the deal, according to ABC News. She said the open flow of information will be … [Link]
Slashdot » Pull-Top Can Tabs, At 50, Reach Historic Archaeological Status
New submitter kuhnto writes A simple relic of 20th century life has taken on new meaning for archaeologists: The ring-tab beer can — first introduced 50 years ago — is now considered an historic-era artifact, a designation that bestows new significance on the old aluminum cans and their distinctive tabs that are still found across the country. 
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The Joy of Tech » JoT #2132: The News Cycle
Lately, no news is good news. If you enJoyed the comic, please take a moment to retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Optus may charge Netflix and streaming services for video quality
The net neutrality debate may be coming to Australia sooner than expected. In remarks made at the CommsDay Summit in Sydney on Monday, Optus CEO Allen Lew suggested streaming video services such as Netflix, Stan and Presto may soon have to pay for the delivery of premium service to their customers. See also: Netflix has second thoughts about its deals with … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' Episode 10: Just 4 shows left, and we're looking at 'the forecast?'
“Four score and seven years ago… We know where we’ve been. We know where we are. Let’s assume it’s good. That it’s going to get better. … It’s supposed to get better.” SEE ALSO: 'Mad Men' Episode 9: The divorce may be settled, but it's never over In “The Forecast,” Mad Men dips into meta commentary on the next chapter for … [Link]
Mashable » 10 fascinating facts you probably don't know about Bradley Cooper
From being named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" to earning three consecutive Oscar nominations, Bradley Cooper has had quite an interesting career. His big blue eyes have always won over the hearts of swooning fans, but Cooper had to pay his dues for many years to lead up to the critical-acclaim he has earned today. With roles such as the distant war … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix traffic on iiNet explodes to 25%, but not without headaches
These days, according to iiNet's chief technology officer (CTO), Mark Dioguardi, one of the most common phrases being said in Australian households of an evening must be: "Shall we watch another episode?" See also: Get a VPN and prepare for the 'Netflix Tax,' Australia From his vantage point at iiNet, Australia's second biggest DSL internet service provider (ISP), Dioguardi has seen … [Link]
Mashable » Creative ways to mitigate the monotony of the job search
Searching for a new job is a grind. It’s a painful process combing through hundreds of boring job descriptions, spending hours crafting cover letters and spending days (or even weeks) waiting for a call See also: 5 unwritten rules for workplace etiquette in a lax company culture It is tedious and time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be. With the … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Working To Weed Out Fake Likes
jfruh writes In the early days of brands on Facebook, it was crucial for companies to garner as many "likes" as possible to boost their image, and that led to some unethical businesses selling likes that came from fake accounts. Now Facebook is informing brands that they're working to root out fake likes, leaving like counts lower but realer. Now … [Link]
Mashable » Video of tourists lighting Australian quokka on fire leads to court case
Australia’s favourite random animal, the quokka, has been at the centre of a horrific court case. On Friday, two French tourists were fined $4,000 for lighting one of the endangered marsupials on fire on Rottness Island, Western Australia, according to ABC News. See also: If you haven't taken a selfie with a quokka, you haven't lived A video of the incident … [Link]
Mashable » The pub argument of the decade: Do you skol or scull a beer?
Everyone needs to take a deep breath, have a drink and hug it out. We are here to tell you that the scull/skol debate is over. The spelling battle heated up over the weekend after Prime Minister Tony Abbott downed a schooner of VB in record time at the local pub See also: Australia's prime minister skols a beer, dribbles some … [Link]
Mashable » This Star Wars super fan created his own working BB-8 droid
Can't get enough of BB-8, the new rolling ball-bot from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and potential candidate for droid that's cuter than R2-D2? One diehard Star Wars fan decided to take his affection for the new 'bot to another level. Industrial designer Christian Poulsen challenged himself to build a miniature BB-8 that actually works — in one … [Link]
Mashable » A shocking moment on 'Once Upon a Time' will change everything on the show
The game of good vs. evil in Storybrooke may have had its match point tonight Specifically, Emma Swan reached the end of her battle between the light and the darkness, and it wasn't the answer that anyone was hoping for See also: 7 ways 'Mad Men' obsessed over historic details In "Sympathy For the De Vil," Emma had no sympathy for … [Link]
Mashable » 6.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan, tsunami alert for Japan canceled
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Taiwan on Monday morning, local time, triggering a tsunami alert for Japan. The quake was registered at 9:42 a.m. at 71km (44mi) SE of Su'ao, Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was first reported to be a 6.8 magnitude quake, before it was downgraded to 6.4 magnitude. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Hardware companies shine in Techstars' startup accelerator
IrisVR and Cartesian Co. are two of the 12 companies selected to participate in Techstars' Winter 2015 class in New York City. "If you're running a startup outside of Silicon Valley, you want to be at Techstars," said Ariel Briner, CEO of Cartesian Co. "They're one of the top two accelerators in the world." See also: The future of preventive … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Doesn’t IRON MAN’s Suit Kill Him? [Science Video]
¨ It doesn’t kill him because SCIENCE! And Future Science! hy doesn’t Tony Stark’s insides turn into goo as he accelerates in his suit? Kyle dives into the inertia of Iron Man on Because Science. [Nerdist] The post Why Doesn’t IRON MAN’s Suit Kill Him? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'Silicon Valley' Season 2, episode 2 recap: 'It's just business'
Pied Piper is in big trouble. The upbeat mood of Silicon Valley's Season 2 premiere took a dive in episode 2, as Richard and the guys deal with the fallout of Hooli's lawsuit CEO Gavin Belson's scare tactic has successfully spooked every venture capital firm that previously showed interest in funding Pied Piper. As a result, "Runaway Devaluation" often feels like … [Link]
Slashdot » How Publishing Upstart Mendeley Weathered Revolt and Became Part of the Paywall
Lashdots writes At Fast Company, Tina Amritha writes about the controversial rise of reference manager startup Mendeley, which inspired revolt among its users when it announced in 2013 it was being acquired by scholarly publishing conglomerate Elsevier. "Seeing that some of our most vocal advocates thought we had sold them out felt awful," CEO Victor Henning said recently over a … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Snow made the hardest decision of his life on 'Game of Thrones'
Note: This post contains spoilers about the latest episode of Game of Thrones. All of his life, the bastard Jon Snow wanted one thing: to be a true Stark like his brothers and father. And in the second episode of Game of Thrones' fifth season, King Stannis Baratheon offered to grant him that wish — and the lordship of Winterfell — … [Link]
Mashable » Pitcher Jon Lester goes rogue, throws his glove to first base for the out
Baseball, one of the oldest American sports, doesn't usually pack too many surprises But on Sunday, fans were treated to a bit of on-the-field innovation that may rank as one of the cleverest baseball plays in recent memory, thanks to a bit of quick thinking See also: Yankee fans with a spare $600,000 can buy the old Yankee Stadium lettering 
Image: … [Link]
Mashable » A sweet, single-serving lesson on marijuana edibles
DENVER, Colorado — The edibles market in Colorado is sweet on education But smoking marijuana and consuming a THC-infused edible create two vastly different experiences. So when the state legalized recreational marijuana, allowing any adult over the age of 21 years to purchase cannabis products, guidelines for edibles consumption needed to be put in place. See also: Inside the marijuana … [Link]
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