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 » Rihanna is the chillest bridesmaid of all time
We’ve always suspected that Rihanna would likely be the one fun bridesmaid at every wedding who might get high in the bathroom and shower everyone with tequila shots. Now we have evidence. The pop star served as a bridesmaid in her pal Jennifer Rosales' wedding on April 20 in Hawaii. Naturally, there was weed. See also: Rihanna premieres powerful 'American Oxygen' … [Link]
Mashable » #milifandom might be the strangest and best thing about the UK election so far
LONDON — For those who say all teenagers are apathetic about politics, we give you #milifandom. That was one of the top trending hashtags in the UK Tuesday evening as teenagers threw their support behind the current leader of the Labour Party, Ed Miliband See also: What's in a signature? The quirks of UK party leaders, hidden in their handwriting The … [Link]
Slashdot » Futures Trader Arrested For Causing 2010 'Flash Crash'
New submitter dfsmith writes: Apparently the "Flash Crash" of the stock market in May 2010 was perpetrated by a futures trader in the UK. The US Justice Department alleges that he used a "dynamic layering scheme" of large-volume sell orders to confuse other buyers, hence winning big in his futures trades. "By allegedly placing multiple, simultaneous, large-volume sell orders at … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Getting Started with Facebook's Analytics for Apps
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Translate Node.js SDK, Infogr.am
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Lindsay Lohan may have just called us all donkeys
While the Internet is a beautiful thing, it can also serve as an immortal reminder of our social media screw-ups — especially if you happen to be a celebrity In an act of well-intentioned cultural confusion, actress Lindsay Lohan shared an Instagram photo on April 21 that appeared to feature the phrase "You're beautiful" in Arabic. See also: 50 Tattoos That … [Link]
Mashable » Where to watch Lyrid meteors streak across the sky this week
Look to darkened skies this week to see the annual Lyrid meteor shower, which is expected to peak Wednesday night into the wee hours of Thursday morning. The shower has been seen around the world for more than 2,600 years, according to NASA. It should hit its peak when the crescent moon sets on Wednesday night. The sky should be dark … [Link]
Mashable » Teen develops an iPhone tweak for a high-tech promposal
A recent survey from Visa found that promposals cost an average of $324, which seems totally reasonable But if you happen to be a high schooler/developer like Phillip Tennen, you can code your own original and totally free promprosal. See also: 21 Clever Promposals You'd Never Turn Down Tennen shared his tweak on Reddit, and made it available for tech-savvy … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Aaron's Law' Introduced To Curb Overzealous Prosecutions For Computer Crimes
SonicSpike writes: Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation today to better target serious criminals and curb overzealous prosecutions for non-malicious computer and Internet offenses. The legislation, inspired by the late Internet innovator and activist Aaron Swartz, who faced up to 35 years in prison for an act of civil disobedience, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Streamdata.io Service Turns APIs from Standard to Streaming
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » The Parrot Bebop is a drone enthusiast's dream
Gazing straight up into a partially cloudy sky, I could just make out the Parrot Bebop drone buzzing overhead. I looked down at the formidable Skycontroller and attached iPad Air 2 in my hands where I could see the drone’s magnificent view. I could make out water towers in the distance. They were easily two towns away This looked and felt … [Link]
Mashable » Leading nonprofits are raising more money online than ever before
Finding success in the nonprofit space often depends on an organization's digital savviness. Especially when trying to reach a demographic that advocates for good causes with their dollars (hint, hint: millennials), navigating online donations and marketing tactics is essential. Luckily, it seems leading nonprofits are wising up, according to a new report. The 2015 M+R Benchmarks Study, which will be released … [Link]
Mashable » Reggie Miller clearly doesn't understand how puns work
NBA sharp-shooting legend Reggie Miller was part of the TNT broadcast team for Monday night's Warriors-Pelicans NBA playoff game, which Golden State won to go up 2-0 in its first round series But forget the players on the court. It was Miller who had the night's biggest miss when he showed a national TV audience that he clearly does not understand … [Link]
Mashable » Apple giving some developers a chance to get an Apple Watch by April 28
The Apple Watch is on back order well into the summer. And that poses an interesting challenge for developers: How can they build apps for a watch they can't buy? Fortunately for them, Apple has decided to reach out to select developers to allow them the opportunity to potentially order an Apple Watch for delivery by April 28. See also: Will … [Link]
Mashable » 20 years of Match.com: How its message evolved as we did too
As Match.com celebrates its 20th anniversary on Tuesday, with more than 125 million people joining the site over the years, one thing is clear: Online dating no longer has a stigma. But for old times' sake, let's recall a quote from a Match.com executive in a 2007 press release about its then-new advertising campaign, which suggests "It Starts With a Look": … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Robot Hydra Race Across The Water
At first glance it looks like a rogue jet ski speeding through the water, rider nowhere to be found. Al Seer Marine’s Hydra unmanned surface vessel (or sea drone) is a… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » R2-D2 Brightens the Day of a Young Boy in a Whellchair at Star Wars Celebration [Video]
R2-D2 had a little fun with a young boy in a wheelchair at Star Wars celebration this weekend. Check it out! [Speed Golfer] The post R2-D2 Brightens the Day of a Young Boy in a Whellchair at Star Wars Celebration [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Study Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
An anonymous reader sends word of a new study (abstract) into the relationship between the MMR vaccine and kids who develop autism. In short: there is no relationship, even for kids at high risk of developing autism. From the article: [Researchers] examined records from a large health insurer to search for such an association. They checked the status of children … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Use The Twitter API To Find Events
Twitter is popular for many reasons, but one standout feature is its fantastic implementation of programmatic content: The Twitter API is easy to use, lightweight, and powerful, and the nature of the network perfectly lends itself to the kind of content generated by robots – short, tagged bursts of text, with or without image accompaniment.
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Mashable » Ebola survivors urged to abstain from sex indefinitely due to newfound risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Protection is warning Ebola survivors to abstain from sex or use a condom when they engage in sexual intercourse, following a discovery that suggests the virus may be spread through semen long after previously thought. The agency changed its guidelines this week to advise those who have had the disease to avoid any type of … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer promises a return to 'greatness' amid business slump
Marissa Mayer claimed on Tuesday that she is in the process of returning "an iconic company to greatness," but the company's latest earnings results don't quite support the rhetoric. Yahoo posted earnings of $0.15 per share on revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter, falling short of Wall Street's anemic estimates for earnings of $0.18 per share on revenue of $1.05 … [Link]
Mashable » Well, hello there: WhatsApp voice calling is coming to iPhone
WhatsApp users will soon be able to make free calls from within the iOS version of the app. The messaging service's iPhone update, which is available now, will eventually bring voice calling features to the Facebook-owned platform in the near future, according to the company. See also: 5 WhatsApp settings to change right now The app's calling features will rely on … [Link]
Mashable » 102-year-old dancer watches herself perform for the first time
When 102-year-old Alice Barker strutted in the chorus line during the '30s and '40s, personal video was something only found in people's dreams Fortunately, with the help of David Shuff and Mark Cantor of Jazz on Film, Barker was finally able to see her younger self dance for the first time. See also: This man bought 140 roses from a … [Link]
Popular Science » Forget Text Messages–Send Emotions Over The Air
Touches to certain parts of the hand can elicit emotional interpretations, opening the door to sending emotions to others via technology. [Link]
Mashable » Congressman to protester: 'If you touch me again, I'll drop your ass'
Freshman Rep. Steve Knight (R.-Calif.) is in hot water over a video that shows him threatening a protester with violence on Friday. In the video, the congressman — who spent 18 years as an officer with the NYPD — is seen talking with a conservative activist who questions Knight's vote on a funding bill, believing it grants amnesty to undocumented … [Link]
Mashable » Cute 5-legged lamb is the happiest thing you'll see today
A rare deformity has amazed a pair of UK farmers. Bethan Davies and her son delivered a five-legged lamb named Jake last week. Davies told BBC, "He seems really happy, he's feeding well and bouncing around like a normal lamb." Jake does not have use of his fifth leg, but that won't stop him from happily hopping around his pen. … [Link]
Mashable » Goat masquerades as dog because she's a huge Baha Men fan
Everyone knows the feeling of hearing a song on the radio and wishing it was about them, and Peppa Lass the goat is no exception Inspired by the Baha Men's "Who Let the Dogs Out?" (an aural gem before the goat's time), she dressed up like a Dalmatian and frolicked around the yard 
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Slashdot » Learn About FIRST's New Embedded Linux Controller (Video)
Our interviewee today is Mike Anderson, an adviser to FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Team 116 at Herndon High School in Virginia. He's here to tell us about the new embedded Linux controller FIRST is using this year. It is apparently a bit short of documentation at this stage, so team 116 and others have been … [Link]
Mashable » MTV unveils premiere date for YouTuber Todrick Hall's new series
Todrick Hall's forthcoming MTV series finally has a premiere date — and a trailer — both of which were unveiled Tuesday during the network's Upfront presentation in New York The YouTuber and former American Idol contestant's self-titled docu-series will debut Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. EDT, ahead of the series premiere of weekly talk show Girl Code Live. See also: YouTuber … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Titan, Batman, And Star Wars, Oh My: The Best Week Of Trailers Ever
If you are a geek, which you probably are because you are on this site right now, you must still be catching your breath from all the awesome nerd trailers last week. In as long as I have lived my geek life, there has never been a week where as many amazing, geektastic trailers were released in a single week. … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna releases weed-friendly 'James Joint' snippet from new album
Rihanna, who continues to drop breadcrumbs that will eventually lead to the release of her eighth studio album, just released an interlude titled "James Joint." The "FourFiveSeconds" singer posted the new audio "in celebration of 420," even though it didn't appear on RihannaNow.com until a day later, on Tuesday See also: Børns handed out pill bottles at his concert and then … [Link]
Mashable » Last-place Boston Marathon finisher is first place in our hearts
Lelisa Desisa won the 2015 Boston Marathon on Monday by finishing the race in an amazing 2 hours, nine minutes and 17 seconds. By contrast, it took Maickel Melamed 20 hours to complete the 26.2-mile race. He was the final person to do so, crossing the finish line just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning, almost a day after the event … [Link]
Mashable » 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' review: Buckle up and pay attention, you'll need it
To make the most of seeing Avengers: Age of Ultron for the first time requires a two-step process: Step one: Be alert, right from the start. This movie is going to smack you in the face with action at the jump. There's important exposition embedded in the first whirling, twirling battle scenes, and you'll need to pick up on it … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BlockTrail Introduces Bitcoin Multi-Signature HD Web Wallet
BlockTrail, a Bitcoin infrastructure and API provider, introduced a new web wallet that includes several key features such as multi-signature security by default and hierarchical deterministic (HD) capabilities.
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Popular Science » Dust to Dust
Where do stars come from? This handy infographic follows a star from beginning to end to beginning all over again. [Link]
Popular Science » Drone-Proofing The Boston Marathon
To protect this year's Boston Marathon runners and spectators from drone-borne threats, a Washington, D.C.-based company patrolled the event with drone-detecting sensors… [Link]
Slashdot » Protein Converts Pancreatic Cancer Cells Back Into Healthy Cells
An anonymous reader writes: Scientists working in the area of pancreatic cancer research have uncovered a technique that sees cancerous cells transform back into normal healthy cells. The method relies in the introduction of a protein called E47, which bonds with particular DNA sequences and reverts the cells back to their original state. The study (abstract) was a collaboration between … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Cruise on that crazy 'Mission Impossible' plane stunt: 'I was scared sh*tless'
LAS VEGAS — We've now heard it from the man himself. Hanging off the side of an Airbus A400 as it takes off at a steep climb is dangerous, extremely windy and very, very scary Just try doing it eight times. SEE ALSO: All the blockbuster movies you'll be hearing about from CinemaCon "I was actually scared shitless," Cruise told the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google To Arm Droid Devs with Weapons for SmartWatch War
Google announced a significant update to its Android Wear platform this week and hinted that good things are on the way for developers, too.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Do We Think About ‘Batman vs. Superman’s’ Big Three Superhero Costumes?
So now that the trailer has leaked and we have seen some of what the new Batman vs. Superman has to offer, what do we think of the superhero costumes in the movie? Kotaku posted this shot not too long ago. Personally, had no problem with Supes’ outfit in Man of Steel. Batman’s suit looks more real and organic than … [Link]
Popular Science » The International Space Station Is Open For Business
Aside from its monumental rocket landing attempt, last week’s SpaceX launch made headlines for another reason: It jettisoned an espresso machine into space for the first time ever. Called the ISSpresso, the coffee maker is about the size of a microwave, and all it needs is a pouch of water and a capsule of espresso to make a great pick-me-up … [Link]
Slashdot » Concerns of an Artificial Intelligence Pioneer
An anonymous reader writes: In January, the British-American computer scientist Stuart Russell drafted and became the first signatory of an open letter calling for researchers to look beyond the goal of merely making artificial intelligence more powerful. "We recommend expanded research aimed at ensuring that increasingly capable AI systems are robust and beneficial," the letter states. "Our AI systems must … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Likes don't go as far as they used to in News Feed update
Most people just want to be liked — even if that means a cursory thumbs up on Facebook. But a News Feed update announced Tuesday, which will roll out over the coming weeks, will somewhat deemphasize the feature. See also: 5 ways to take control of your Facebook News Feed Posts highlighting what a friend Liked or commented on will either … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel's Iceman is coming out as gay in the latest 'X-Men' comic
Iceman, a founding member of the X-Men, will come out as gay in the latest issue of All New X-Men, which drops on Wednesday. Even those with a basic knowledge of X-Men know that story lines can get rather complicated. The characters are time-traveling teenage versions of the current superhero team and fight alongside their adult selves. See also: Catwoman is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Chakram Offers Scalable REST API Testing Framework
Chakram was developed as an API testing framework to run end-to-end tests on JSON REST endpoints. Chakram offers a behavior-driven development (BDD) testing style to exploit JavaScript promises. The method hopes to results in clear, simple, descriptive tests without concern for the asynchronous nature of REST APIs.
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Mashable » Star Wars Celebration: The 40 funniest, weirdest costumes in the galaxy
The four-day festival of Lucasfilm fandom known as Star Wars: Celebration, which was held in Anaheim, California, has officially wrapped — so it's time to take a look back at its greatest hits. By which we mean those awesome fan-made costumes, many of which are hilarious enough to make even the mighty Darth Vader crack a smile. See also: 'George Lucas' … [Link]
Mashable » Choose your adventure: 4 unique itineraries for the ultimate African journey
Presented by Kalahari Resorts & Conventions The spirit of Africa comes alive at Kalahari—waterparks and convention centers located in the midwest and coming soon to the Pocono Mountains! Call 1-877-KALAHARI or visit KalahariResorts.com Todd Nelson and his family run Kalahari Resorts — waterparks and convention centers inspired by the culture and wildlife of Africa. Through meticulous study and real-life experiences, the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sex parties' report sends DEA chief packing, official says
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Michele Leonhart, is expected to resign soon, an Obama administration official said Tuesday. Leonhart is a career drug agent who has led the agency since 2007 and is the second woman to hold the job. She has faced mounting pressure from Congress, where some questioned her competence in the wake of a scathing government … [Link]
Mashable » Giant Spoon: 'Disruption agency' embracing cutting edge technology
Giant Spoon is 18 months old and going strong. The four co-founders Trevor Guthrie, Alan Cohen, Jonathan Haber and Marc Simons came from traditional media backgrounds, each with the strong belief that there was a need for "a new type of agency," says Guthrie. "We wanted to build an agency built on our culture — on curiosity and on pushing … [Link]
Popular Science » Creepy Robot That Imitates Facial Expressions May Soon Greet You At Hotels
'Han,' a robot created by Hanson Robotics, is targeted for customer service and health care fields, but might need to be toned down a bit. [Link]
Slashdot » Maglev Train Exceeds 600km/h For World Record
nojayuk writes: An experimental Japanese magnetic levitation train has reached a speed of 603 km/h, breaking the world speed record the same train set last week of 590 km/h. "Central Japan Railway (JR Central), which owns the trains, wants to introduce the service between Tokyo and the central city of Nagoya by 2027. The 280km journey would take only about … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran becomes the second artist ever to hit 2 billion Spotify streams
Ed Sheeran asked for some loving in his song "Give Me Love" in 2011, and since then, the British singer's fans have showered him with it on Spotify, helping him become only the second artist to reach 2 billion Spotify streams Eminem, Spotify's most popular musician, was the first artist to hit the milestone this year See also: 23 Freaking Rad … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First Details on ‘Stars Wars’ Anthology Spinoff: Rogue One
Not sure if you heard the news this past weekend, but there is some big buzz already about the next Star Wars movie after the one coming this year. The reason for this buzz has a bit to do with some people involved. If you have seen either The Raid movies, you know why you should be excited at this … [Link]
Mashable » Guy saves his drone from falling into the ocean at the very last minute
When Australian photographer Ryan Chatfield took his drone out for a spin over a local beach on Monday night, he nearly lost it in the ocean below But determined to save his drone and its footage, Chatfield broke into an impressive sprint across the beach, over wet rocks and into the water. He saved it at the last moment and … [Link]
Mashable » Police say Freddie Gray was arrested 'without force,' so how did he die?
Freddie Gray, a Baltimore resident, died a week after he was arrested by police on April 12, suffering a nearly severed spine in the process. The Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into his death on Tuesday Gray, who was running before police arrested him, was ostensibly healthy. Yet officials say the arrest happened "without force" — So how … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Rolls Out New Anti-Abuse Tools
An anonymous reader writes: After facing criticism that it gives trolls and hatemongers a platform to intimidate people, Twitter has now rolled out a new set of tools and policies to handle abusive tweets. Previously, they only prohibited threats of violence that were "direct" and "specific," but now that's been expanded to all threats of violence or tweets promoting violence. … [Link]
Popular Science » Male And Female Stegosaurus May Have Had Different Plates
T. rex has its big head and tiny arms, triceratops has horns, and brontosaurus (yes, brontosaurus) has its super long neck. The stegosaurus, on the other hand, has a tiny… [Link]
Slashdot » Supreme Court Rules Extending Traffic Stop For Dog Sniff Unconstitutional
bmxeroh writes: The Supreme Court ruled today (PDF) that a police officer may not extend a traffic stop beyond the time needed to complete the tasks related to that stop for the purposes of allowing a trained dog to sniff for drugs. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the majority (6-3) that police authority "ends when tasks tied to the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » E-cigarettes are smoke of choice for US schoolchildren
US high schoolers are opting for e-cigarettes over conventional cigarettes. Good news? Or have we just shifted the problem? 
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Mashable » NASA probe gets closer look at odd bright patches on dwarf planet Ceres
Two mysteriously reflective spots on the dwarf planet Ceres have rotated back into view of a NASA spacecraft studying the planetary body up-close for the first time. NASA’s Dawn probe caught sight of the strange spots on April 14 and 15 when it was about 14,000 miles (22,000 kilometers) above Ceres’ northern hemisphere, and were released on Monday Dawn first detected … [Link]
Mashable » Boomshakalaka: NBA's top 10 dunks of the season
Y'all ready for this? The NBA just released a montage that would make Michael Jordan squeal with excitement. Highlights of the past year's most enigmatic dunks will have you saying boomshakalaka more times than you'd like to admit. Don't worry, no posterized players were harmed in the making of the above dunks. Guy saves his drone from falling into the … [Link]
Popular Science » How It Works: Death By Black Hole
As you fall feet first across an event horizon—the point where nothing can escape the black hole’s gravitational pull—you don’t feel anything change. But eventually, gravity is so much stronger at your feet than your head that you’re stretched apart, like Play-Doh, until you snap. Or at least, that’s the picture physicists drew after Einstein proposed his theory of general … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Citymaps Seeks to Disrupt the Mapping API Business Model
Citymaps, a recent entrant to the mapping space, sees itself as employing two key strategies to disrupt the traditional way that mapping and geolocation APIs do business. And coming up on a year in operation, its approach is gaining traction with key new deals with large companies and new API features that focus on the social sharing of map data … [Link]
Mashable » 'The very idea!' Joan Collins spurns Twitter for even thinking she was arrested at a protest
Joan Collins was arrested for taking part in a protest against the introduction of water charges in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday — just not THAT Joan Collins The veteran shoulder-pad-wearing Dynasty actress took to Twitter to clarify that she wasn't among the 13 people arrested in Dublin for demonstrating against the installation of water meters in Dublin No I am not … [Link]
Mashable » Boston bomber gave middle finger to courthouse camera
A photo of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev giving the middle finger to a courthouse camera was shown to a jury on Tuesday morning, as the sentencing portion of the convicted Boston Marathon bomber's trial began. See also: Parents of youngest Boston bombing victim don't want death penalty for Tsarnaev Tsarnaev, 19, is seen defiantly flipping off the camera in the jail of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Optical Tech Can Boost Wi-Fi Systems' Capacity With LEDs
chasm22 writes: Researchers at Oregon State University have invented a new technology that can increase the bandwidth of WiFi systems by 10 times, using LED lights to transmit information. The system can potentially send data at up to 100 megabits per second. Although some current WiFi systems have similar bandwidth, it has to be divided by the number of devices, … [Link]
Mashable » Black cabs bring central London to a standstill in protest
LONDON — Hundreds of taxis brought parts of central London to a standstill Tuesday afternoon in a protest over what cab drivers have called the erosion of their business. They say the situation with minicabs soliciting is out of control and have warned that the city's taxi industry is being deregulated by the back door, placing the blame at the feet … [Link]
Mashable » Eritrea and North Korea top list of world's 'most censored' countries
A small country in the Horn of Africa was named the world's most censored place on Tuesday, beating out North Korea for the title in a new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Eritrea, a country slightly larger than Pennsylvania that borders the Red Sea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Sudan, is no stranger to the media watchdogs, having topped the list … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mortal Kombat’s “Shock Value” [Comic]
[Source: Berds And Nerds | Like “Berds And Nerds” on Facebook | Follow “Berds And Nerds” on Twitter] The post Mortal Kombat’s “Shock Value” [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » My brother looks like Harry Styles and it's killing my wildest fantasies
I’m in love with Harry Styles, the same man from One Direction who looks exactly like my brother. Awkward, much? That's an understatement Last summer, when my family was visiting New York City from Ohio, we spent a particular evening at the theater. While we laughed our way through Bullets Over Broadway, I had no idea my world would be flipped … [Link]
Mashable » You don't need to be a scientist to benefit from big data on climate and weather
The Commerce Department is partnering with five leading technology outfits to make 20 terabytes of environmental data available for easier access and analysis by the public The move, announced by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker in an address at the American Meteorological Society on Tuesday morning, could open up new markets for environmental information just as profound challenges related to global warming … [Link]
Mashable » Channel your inner poet by tweeting a 140-character poem
Snaps are in order: It's National Poetry Month. Since 1996, the Academy of American Poets has dedicated the month of April to increasing awareness and appreciation for the impact poetry has had on our culture and lives. It is now embraced by classrooms, communities and publishers as one of the largest literary celebrations in the world. See also: 10 short stories written … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Teaser Trailer – Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Behold the teaser that will probably generate more drama than the movie itself [Screen Junkies] The post Honest Teaser Trailer – Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » PopSlate case puts an e-paper display on the back of your iPhone 6
With the press of a button, my face is on the back of my iPhone case, then my colleague Christina's face shows up, followed a picture of someone's puppy I found on Instagram. The case on my iPhone 6 is called the PopSlate and it has an e-paper screen on the back Successfully funded in 2013, the PopSlate case is finally … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter cracks down on 'violent threats' with new tools and updated policies
Twitter on Tuesday broadened its abuse policies and rolled out new tools for combating what it calls "violent threats." The company previously held that it would only ban "direct, specific threats" made against others, but the updated policies now also apply to acts that promote violence against others. See also: Twitter updates privacy policy to address revenge porn The announcement is … [Link]
Slashdot » OSGeo Foundation Up In Arms Over ESRI LAS Lock-In Plans
Bismillah writes: The Open Source Geospatial Foundation is outraged over mapping giant ESRI's latest move which entails vendor lock-in for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data through its proprietary Optimised LAS format. ESRI is the dominant company in the geospatial data arena, with its ArcGIS mapping platform boasting with over a million users and 350,000 customers. 
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Popular Science » Teach Your Fish How To Walk
Four hundred million years ago, our ancestors crawled out of the sea. Last year, biologist Emily Standen imitated the ancient feat by raising pet store fish on land. A species called the Senegal bichir can breathe moist air through a primitive lung and scramble around on its front fins. After raising juvenile fish out of water for eight months, Standen’s … [Link]
Mashable » Uber accidentally sent a woman a bill for $12,000
For $12,000, you could fly business class from New York to London, make a down payment on a Tesla — or you could take an Uber six miles from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Gothamist reports that one unlucky Uber rider received an email that the company attempted to charge her $16,000, somehow took care of $4,000, and she had an unpaid balance … [Link]
Mashable » 1 World Trade Center's incredible, haunting timelapse through NYC history
Visitors to the observation deck of 1 World Trade Center will be treated to a breathtaking but haunting timelapse video superimposed onto the sides of the elevator to the top, revealing an intimate look at New York City history along the way When the three-story observatory opens to the public in late May, five elevators will shuttle visitors 102 flights up, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stars throw out a lifetime's waste carbon in just 1000 years
A star has been seen spewing carbon from its core into space, where it might form organic molecules useful for life, but the speed of the expulsion was a surprise 
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Mashable » Behold: A Taj Mahal made of toast, just chilling on a street in London
Peckham: Not just famous for Only Fools and Horses and a bar in a car park anymore. It will henceforth be known as the place that a Taj Mahal made of toast was discovered on the pavement. See also: The 20 Most-Clichéd Tourist Photos Just the Taj Mahal made of toast left on a street corner in #peckham pic.twitter.com/l5Vd3JwUXH — Tom … [Link]
Mashable » Adobe gives Lightroom a power boost in latest update
Adobe is making it easier for photographers to edit their photos from within Lightroom. The update to the photo management app comes with performance enhancements and new tools for editing and organizing images. See also: Behold: The ultimate Apple Watch gallery The latest version of the desktop software includes an option that makes it a cinch to stitch multiple shots together. … [Link]
Slashdot » Copyright For Sale: What the Sony Docs Say About MPAA Buying Political Influence
An anonymous reader writes: The linkage between political funding and the major copyright lobby groups is not a new issue as for years there have been stories about how groups like the MPAA and RIAA fund politicians that advance their interests. Michael Geist digs into the Sony document leak to see how the MPAA coordinates widespread buying of politicians with … [Link]
Popular Science » Marine V-22 Osprey Shoots Kamikaze Drones Out Its Backside
Whatever comes out the back-end of the V-22 Osprey is a guaranteed load of unpleasantness, whether it’s a troop of Marines or a Jeep-like Phantom Badger. As a tiltrotor,… [Link]
Mashable » How BB-8, the breakout star of 'The Force Awakens,' was created
Sometimes, when the stars align, robot and movie magic can combine to create something new. BB-8, the fascinating, real-world rolling robot (and breakout star of the still unreleased Star Wars: The Force Awakens film franchise reboot from Disney), was already on the drawing board when Disney CEO Bob Iger met the Sphero team at the Techstars incubator mentorship program last summer. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Drug-Buying Bot Freed By Police
A computer that automatically bought illegal drugs online has been released from custody by Swiss law enforcement officials. The computer ran an automated bot called ‘Random Darknet Shopper’ as part of an art project. The artists behind the project had programmed the bot to search for illicit materials on darknet sites. That’s a loosely defined term that’s commonly used to … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable pug relaxes harder than anyone has ever relaxed before
This is the definition of pug life. It's bath time for this little pug, which means grabbing some soap, lathering up and letting the suds take you away to your happy place Bath time doesn't have to be pretty to be relaxing. Guy saves his drone from falling into the ocean at the very last minute Boomshakalaka: NBA's top 10 … [Link]
Mashable » 170-year-old Champagne recovered from the bottom of the sea
Every wine connoisseur knows the value of an aged wine, but few get the opportunity to sample 170-year-old Champagne from the bottom of the sea. In 2010, divers found 168 bottles of bubbly while exploring a shipwreck off the Finnish Aland archipelago in the Baltic Sea. When they tasted the wine, they realized it was likely more than a century old. … [Link]
Mashable » What's in a signature? The quirks of UK party leaders, hidden in their handwriting
LONDON — What's in a signature? A lot, according to a handwriting expert who has studied the squiggles of British party leaders. Apparently, if judged by their handwriting, David Cameron is savvy, Ed Miliband is eager to be liked, Nick Clegg is pragmatic and, perhaps unsurprisingly, Nigel Farage wants to do things his own way. See also: 5 body language tells … [Link]
Slashdot » The Logistics of an eSports Tournament
An anonymous reader writes: Wargaming's hugely popular World of Tanks game sees its biggest tournament of the year, The Grand Finals, taking place this weekend. In an interview published today, the developer's eSports director, Mohamed Fadl, reveals just what goes into preparing a tournament for both thousands of spectators at the venue, and millions more streaming online. "The infrastructure behind … [Link]
Mashable » Poll finds broad support for Edward Snowden among millennials
An overwhelming majority of millennials across North America, Europe and Australia have a positive opinion of Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who leaked surveillance secrets and now lives under temporary asylum in Russia, according to a new poll commissioned by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The poll, which surveyed adults 18 and older in 10 countries with a "specific … [Link]
Mashable » Reds manager drops 77 F-bombs in tirade of biblical proportions
Now this, motherf***ers, is how you f***in' throw a f***in' fit. Reds manager Bryan Price was none too pleased with an inquiring MLB reporter — whose job is to, you know, inquire about things — on Monday night, unleashing a tirade of biblical proportions to express his displeasure. You can listen via the bleeped-out, safe for work video embedded above … [Link]
Mashable » Former Nazi guard on trial for 300,000 counts of accessory to murder
A 93-year-old former Auschwitz guard, who is on trial for 300,000 counts of accessory to murder for his role in the Holocaust, acknowledged that he shares the "moral guilt" for the atrocities committed in the death camp. Oskar Groening, who was dubbed the "Accountant of Auschwitz" because his role involved tallying the money and other valuables stolen from those held in … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Publishes New 'AMDGPU' Linux Graphics Driver
An anonymous reader writes: AMD has made available its new AMDGPU Linux graphics driver comprised of a brand new DRM/KMS kernel driver, a new xf86-video-amdgpu X11 driver, and modifications to libdrm and Gallium3D. This new AMDGPU driver is designed for supporting AMD's next-generation hardware with no support differences for currently supported Radeon GPUs. While yet to be released, this new … [Link]
Mashable » Magical quadruple rainbow splashes over New York
Lucky Long Islander Amanda Curtis spotted this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime event on her morning commute, and thankfully stopped to take a quick photo so that the rest of us could share in her weather blessing Four rainbows, you guys. Four. That's twice what Double Rainbow guy was overwhelmed by. We're just glad Amanda could keep it together long enough to capture this … [Link]
Mashable » Rosetta probe sees comet sprout new dust jet for first time
A far-off probe orbiting a comet in deep space recently snapped an amazing photo of the cosmic ball of dust and ice warming up. The European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft managed to capture a picture of a dust jet on Comet 67-P erupting for the first time The image — taken in March by the OSIRIS camera instrument on board Rosetta … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon has launched a new travel site for beleaguered urbanites
Amazon is pitching a dream to American urbanites: get out. The retail giant is making a bigger push into travel, launching a "Destinations" page with local getaway and hotel offerings. The company has previously offered discount hotel rooms, but Amazon Destinations represents something new See also: The weak euro is good for something: A European vacation The offers are primarily local, … [Link]
Mashable » Pianist emerges from TARDIS to play 'Doctor Who' theme song cover
Let composer Sonya Belousova warp your senses with her powerful piano cover of Doctor Who's iconic theme song Flanked by the TARDIS and shrouded in smoke, the Russian pianist goes through several outfit changes while playing the tune on a beautiful TARDIS-colored piano in the video, above, which is premiering on Mashable. "It is so recognizable, and yet it — … [Link]
Mashable » You can now hunt for the Loch Ness Monster on Google Maps
Few cryptids — animals whose existence is suggested but not proven — are as renowned as Nessie. For decades, the long-term resident of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands has been hunted by keen tourists and "spotted" by photographers every few years The Loch Ness Monster has run the pop culture gamut. It has been referenced in movies from Ghostbusters … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's new challenges burn it all down this week
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: Reset day! It's that wonderful time when Bungie's regular offering of high-reward Weekly Heroic and Nightfall Strike missions are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: 'Destiny' lets the dogs out with 'House of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Mike Tyson 'Push It' on 'Lip Sync Battle'
Mike Tyson and Terry Crews will go head-to-head on Thursday's Lip Sync Battle and the competition is fierce. By the looks of this preview clip, though, it's looking like Tyson might have serious upper hand Watch everyone's favorite eccentric boxer slip into leather leggings and gyrate to Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It." You will not be disappointed. Pianist emerges from TARDIS to … [Link]
Mashable » Americans are skeptical that open data will improve government
Though 65% of Americans in a recent survey said they'd used the Internet to look up government information over the past year, only a small fraction of them believe officials do a good job of getting data to the public. According to a new Pew Research Center survey on how Americans view government data, just 5% of Americans believe the federal … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Mobilegeddon': Google To Punish Mobile-Hostile Sites Starting Today
jfruh writes: Google has announced that it will be adding mobile-friendliness to the list of factors that will get a site bumped up in search rankings. Sites that have no mobile versions — which includes sites owned by Wikipedia, the BBC and the European Union — will find themselves with lower Google search placement, starting today. Read more of this … [Link]
Mashable » Uber riders can rack up Capital One credit points with new deal
Capital One is driving down fares for some of its cardholders who take Uber. The ride-hailing app announced that it is teaming with the bank to offer discounts to Uber riders who pay with a Capital One Quicksilver card. Starting Tuesday, Quicksilver cardholders will get 20% of the value of each Uber transaction back as statement credit through April of next … [Link]
Slashdot » USPS Shortlists 'HorseFly' Octocopter Drone Delivery Service
An anonymous reader writes: The likes of GM and Nissan are keeping unusual company in the bidding war to build and deliver the next generation of delivery vehicles for the U.S. Postal Service. Workhorse Group Inc. have made it to the 16-company shortlist with their octocopter drone delivery system, developed by the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied … [Link]
Mashable » Google to websites: Be mobile-friendly or get buried in search
Google is introducing a new algorithm that affects how mobile search results appear — a significant change that will take anywhere from several days to a week to roll out. Moving forward, when you do a Google search on mobile, search results will prioritize websites that the search engine deems "mobile-friendly" — ones that avoid software like Flash and feature larger text, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Investigating Sparks performance
For many who use and deploy Apache Spark, knowing how to find critical bottlenecks is extremely important. In a recent OReilly webcast, Making Sense of Spark Performance, Spark committer and PMC member Kay Ousterhout gave a brief overview of how … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Puppet design philosophy
It can be very easy to get started with Puppet, but scaling it effectively can be a challenge. In this early release excerpt from Puppet Best Practices, author Chris Barbour discusses the philosophy behind using Puppet effectively. Before we begin … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The log: The lifeblood of your data pipeline
The value of log data for business is unimpeachable. On every level of the organization, the question, How are we doing? is answered, ultimately, by log data. Error logs tell developers what went wrong in their applications. User event logs … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Recognizes Research Chimps As "Legal Persons"
sciencehabit writes: In a decision that effectively recognizes chimpanzees as legal persons for the first time, a New York judge [Monday] granted a pair of Stony Brook University lab animals the right to have their day in court. The ruling marks the first time in U.S. history that an animal has been covered by a writ of habeus corpus, which … [Link]
Mashable » Blue Bell ice cream recalls all its products due to listeria
Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries issued a voluntary recall Monday night for all of its products on the market after two samples of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeria, a potentially deadly bacteria. The company "cannot say with certainty" how the bacteria was introduced to its facilities, Blue Bell's chief executive Paul Kruse said in a statement. Blue … [Link]
Mashable » Why Iowa and New Hampshire are crucial in election season
As recently as the 1960s, no one really cared about the Iowa caucus. It was some also-ran contest buried amid other caucuses and primaries somewhere along the way to electing a president of the United States Now, the caucus in Iowa is the all-important kickoff to election season, followed closely by the first primary in New Hampshire. And New Hampshire is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Get 2 Apple MFi Certified Lightning Cable for Just $15! (Sync + Charge!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 2 MFI certified (sync + charge) lightning cable for just $15! Just add 2 of these cables to your cart and use promo code S5DT4KPA at check out to take advantage of the offer! [Get 2 MFi Certified Lightning Cable for Just $15! (Use Promo Code S5DT4KPA)] The post Deal … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » He’s Batman [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman v Superman: Darkness, No Parents [Video]
A funny mashup of the “Batman v Superman” trailer with the “Darkness, No Parents” song from The LEGO Movie. Totally works. [Bad Movie Drinking Game] The post Batman v Superman: Darkness, No Parents [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Spring clean your credit score in our next #BizChats
Winter is over. The snow has melted, the sun is shining. You've probably spent the past couple of weekends purging all of your overworn winter gear. Did you know you should be putting in that same effort (if not more) to improve your credit score? See also: Financial experts share tips to better manage your money in 2015 Credit scores slowly … [Link]
Slashdot » Robot Workers' Real Draw: Reducing Dependence on Human Workers
HughPickens.com writes: Zeynep Tufekci writes in an op-ed at the NY Times that machines are getting better than humans at figuring out who to hire, who's in a mood to pay a little more for that sweater, and who needs a coupon to nudge them toward a sale. It turns out most of what we think of as expertise, knowledge … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 19th-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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New Scientist – News » Vampire feeds on decaying matter and spawns eggs in batches
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 » Photo timeline: Migrant ship sinks in Rhodes
Image: Michalis Loizos/Associated PressAt least three people, including a child, were killed and 93 others were rescued when a wooden boat carrying dozens of migrants who had departed from Turkey ran aground off the Greek island of Rhodes. Dramatic photos show migrants clinging to pieces of wreckage and rescuers helping them ashore. See also: Rescuers respond to distress calls from … [Link]
Mashable » Keep your inbox empty with one of these four strategies
No matter how much time we spend trying to optimize our inbox — from batch checking messages to adding bells and whistles — email takes over our lives. Looking at my stats from last month, I received and processed over 10,000 emails (eek!), so finding the right way to manage all this online correspondence has been critical for my day-to-day sanity … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nice legs: Native American bee poses for his close-up
A photographer has set himself an epic project to capture all North America's bee species, including this fuzzy-legged specimen that bared its mandibles for the camera 
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Mashable » Carrie Fisher's amazing dog should be in 'Star Wars'
It’s cool that Star Wars is coming back, mostly because that means more public appearances from Carrie Fisher's French bulldog, Gary The adorable pup makes a pretty good Princess Leia himself, and has captured the hearts of Fishers' co-stars like Daisy Ridley. Carrie and Gary appeared at the Star Wars Celebration together and he is a natural on the red carpet … [Link]
Mashable » Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett loses iPhone with 250 guitar riffs
Metallica fans despair: The band looks to have lost 250 riffs. Their guitarist Kirk Hammett said in 2012 he'd come up with some 400 riffs for the band's forthcoming 10th album but he's just admitted 250 of them were recorded to a smartphone he lost six months ago. See also: Metallica's Kirk Hammett on horror, metal and his annual fear festival … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 21 April 2015
Chromebooks and Arduino — two great edtech tastes that taste great together. 3rd Person Driving (IEEE) — A Taiwan company called SPTek has figured out a way to use an array of cameras to generate a 3-D Around View Monitor … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Docker for Web Developers – $37.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Docker for Web Developers" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » This week on 'The Voice': Top 10 perform
“Something’s going on tonight," host Carson Daly said after 17-year-old Koryn Hawthorne took the stage. Seriously, though. Something must have been in the water backstage on Monday night, because wow did some of these singers bring their A-game. The night wasn't without fault, though, as the coaches gave some criticism of a few performers (include Joshua Davis and Corey Kent White). … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke's 'Game of Thrones' body double could even fool dragons
Every queen (even the Mother of Dragons) needs a decoy to help do her bidding. Likewise, Emilia Clarke needs a Daenerys body double. Metro UK reports that actress and model Rosie Mac has taken on the task for the fifth season of Game of Thrones, and her selfies show that Mac is a dead ringer for Emilia Clarke. It's like The … [Link]
Mashable » Happy birthday Ma'am! Queen Elizabeth turns 89
LONDON — Not only is she the head of state of the UK and numerous Commonwealth realms but the Queen has not one, but two birthdays See also: Sloths, cowboy boots and horse sperm: The weirdest gifts given to the Queen Queen Elizabeth turned 89 on Tuesday, but her official birthday won't take place until June. She is expected to celebrate … [Link]
Mashable » Captain of capsized Mediterranean migrant boat arrested as death toll reaches 800
Monday was a dark day for migrants in the Mediterranean. As the search continued for survivors of the weekend's capsizing off the coast of Libya – from which 800 have been confirmed dead – three separate vessels got into trouble. Coast guard boats spent the day criss-crossing the sea responding to two boats off the coast of Libya, with hundreds aboard … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Space geckos seen playing on their trip into orbit
Reptiles rarely play on land, but now a group of "geckonauts" has been caught on camera playing with a floating collar 
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Mashable » All the blockbuster movies you'll be hearing about from CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS — Now that Star Wars Celebration is over, get ready for the real onslaught of reactions to big movie first-looks and huge announcements in your feed. Time for CinemaCon Wait — what is CinemaCon, you ask? Well, that's the funny thing about this annual gathering at Caesars Palace: For an event that's supposedly very Hollywood-insider — most non-industry people … [Link]
Slashdot » Tor Is Building the Next Generation Dark Net With Funding From DARPA
Patrick O'Neill writes: After years of relative neglect, Tor has been able to dedicate increasing time and resources to its hidden services thanks to funding in part by DARPA, as well as an upcoming crowdfunding campaign. DARPA's funding lasts 1-3 years and covers several projects including security and usability upgrades that close the gap between hidden services and the everyday … [Link]
Mashable » Your social media cheat sheet for perfectly sized images
Images are a vital element of social media. Set a photo with screwy dimensions as your profile pic or cover photo, and you've immediately set the tone all wrong But don't worry — we took a look at the optimum image sizes for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn, so you can make sure your profiles and content look as good … [Link]
Mashable » Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi sentenced to 20 years in prison
An Egyptian criminal court has sentenced ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters in 2012, the first verdict to be issued against the country's first elected leader. See also: Ex-Egypt Leader Morsi Lashes Out at Court From a Metal Cage The Cairo Criminal Court issued the verdict Tuesday as Morsi and other defendants … [Link]
Mashable » AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleads guilty to threatening to kill
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleaded guilty in a New Zealand court Tuesday to a charge of threatening to kill a man who used to work for him. He also pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine and marijuana. Rudd faces up to seven years in prison on the threatening to kill charge, although his lawyer Craig Tuck said the prosecution case boils down … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé has an Apple Watch Edition with extra gold
How can you improve the bling factor of a $10,000+ gold Apple Watch Edition? Beyoncé has a pretty good idea. In a photo recently posted on her website, she's wearing an Apple Watch Edition with what looks like a golden band, which is not available through Apple's standard retail channels See also: Freshest 4-year-old ever breaks it down to Beyoncé on … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's maglev train breaks own speed record
A Japanese maglev that is the fastest passenger train in the world has broken its own speed record. See also: Google Street View takes you inside Japan's newest high-speed rail Operator JR Central said the train reached 603 kilometers per hour (375 miles per hour) in a test run on Tuesday, surpassing its previous record of 361 mph (581 kph) set … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's first Android TV device arrives with Google Nexus Player
The Google Nexus Player is finally arriving in Australian stores from next week. The player, which runs the Android TV platform, was released in the U.S. in October 2014. It will be sold at JB Hi-Fi and Dick Smith from Tuesday for A$129. The device sits in the same market as Apple TV, and is the first device to offer Android … [Link]
Mashable » Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China is the series at its most accessible
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China finds its sweet spot in the quiet spaces between planning and action. It's a game of observation and (sometimes bloody) execution. You spend just as much time at rest as in motion, reading your surroundings and picking a path of least resistance in your endless pursuit of a higher score. It's fun. It's satisfying. It's unashamedly arcade-y. It's … [Link]
Mashable » Norway the first country in the world to announce it will phase out FM radio
Norwegians will no longer be able to tune into FM radio starting in 2017. Norway is slated to become the first country in the world to shut down its national FM radio airwaves, marking the end of an era for traditional FM/AM radio as more countries are expected to make the switch to digital broadcasting See also: Radio Is Still the … [Link]
Mashable » Perth taxis protest Uber, locals don't seem to care
On Tuesday, taxi drivers in Perth, Australia, took to the streets in protest against the on-demand ride share service, Uber. According to Perth Now, hundreds of drivers will convoy from Perth Domestic Airport to Parliament House from 2 p.m. local time. The demonstration, organised by the Transport Workers' Union (TWU), is intended to draw attention to the West Australian government's inaction against … [Link]
Mashable » It's still fake: Surfers ride waves in Sydney Harbour after wild storm
In 2012, following a massive storm, a video swept across the Internet showing Australian surfers riding waves in front of the Sydney Opera House. On Tuesday, it is back doing the rounds. At the time, the footage seemed too good to be true — Aussies surfing massive waves in a normally flat harbour in front of an iconic landmark — … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Publishes New 'AMDGPU' Linux Graphics Driver
An anonymous reader writes: AMD has made available its new AMDGPU Linux graphics driver comprised of a brand new DRM/KMS kernel driver, a new xf86-video-amdgpu X11 driver, and modifications to libdrm and Gallium3D. This new AMDGPU driver is designed for supporting AMD's next-generation hardware with no support differences for currently supported Radeon GPUs. While yet to be released, this new … [Link]
Mashable » iiNet: Aussies may suffer high costs, poor quality streaming under NBN
With the arrival of Netflix on Australian shores, the ability of Australia's Internet networks to handle the increasing traffic is being fiercely debated. By 2018, 91% of consumer Internet Protocol traffic will be video streaming. That's according to projections from Cisco, which Australia's Communication Minister Malcolm Turnbull, cited at a telecommunication industry summit in Sydney on Monday. See also: Netflix traffic … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart's final 'Daily Show' to air in August
The end is nigh Daily Show host Jon Stewart has officially set his a departure date of Aug. 6 See also: 13 times Jon Stewart was at his best The host made the announcement in the closing moments of Monday night's episode of The Daily Show "One quick thing before we go: I mentioned to you that I would keep … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix officially orders 'Full House' revival for 2016
A Full House revival is waiting just around the bend Just a few weeks after rumors began furiously swirling about Netflix's big Tanner return, the streaming network on Monday night officially ordered 13 episodes of Fuller House, a multi-camera comedy set to star Candace Cameron-Bure, Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who played D.J. Tanner, Stephanie Tanner, and Kimmy Gibbler, respectively, in … [Link]
Slashdot » Baltimore Police Used Stingrays For Phone Tracking Over 25,000 Times
An anonymous reader writes The Baltimore Police Department is starting to come clean about its use of cell-phone signal interceptors — commonly known as Stingrays — and the numbers are alarming. According to recent court testimony reported by The Baltimore Sun, the city's police have used Stingray devices with a court order more than 25,000 times. It's a massive number, … [Link]
Mashable » 20 years later, Bill Clinton pays tribute to victims of Oklahoma City bombing
More than a thousand people gathered Sunday at the Oklahoma City National Memorial for a service commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing Bill Clinton, who was president at the time of the bombing, was one of several speakers at the event. We cut together his most heartfelt and memorable sentiments, in the video above The Oklahoma City … [Link]
Mashable » East coast of Australia hit by insane storm
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2014, 4:57 p.m. AEST Three elderly residents have been killed on Tuesday morning as wild weather smashed Dungog, New South Wales. The deaths occurred after homes were washed away in the area, according toABC News. A wild storm has been lashing the eastern coast of Australia for two days, with the cities of Sydney and Newcastle in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Periodic Table of Disney! [CHART]
Using the actual periodic table, Oh My Disney has managed to fill in the elements with actual Disney characters or Disney-related things and phrases! The “double U” elements are my favorite ones. 
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Mashable » 42 songs about weed to celebrate 4/20
As more U.S. states declare recreational marijuana legal or decriminalized, April the 20th — AKA 4/20 — has become more of a public celebration See also: Which type of weed is right for you? So for those choosing to celebrate 4/20 (safely and legally, of course), we compiled this Music Monday playlist full of songs that celebrate weed Get ready to … [Link]
Slashdot » For High-End CPUs, Qualcomm Ditches TSMC For Samsung
An anonymous reader writes: A report at Re/code says Qualcomm will have its next-gen Snapdragon 820 CPU made at Samsung's foundries, instead of TSMC's. The report points out a couple of good reasons for the switch: first of all, Samsung's plants run on a 14nm process, while TSMC still uses a 20nm process. Second — and more telling — Samsung … [Link]
Mashable » Fan hit in the head with foul ball at Cubs-Pirates game
A baseball fan behind home plate at the Pirates-Cubs game Monday night took a fall — after a foul ball hit her hard in the back of the head The netting behind home plate at Pittsburgh's PNC Park failed to protect the woman as Cubs player Starlin Castro knocked a ball backwards in the second inning. The woman grabbed her head … [Link]
Mashable » Man tries to kill spider, releases hundred of baby spiders instead
Oh, did you want to sleep tonight? Good luck A big, tough human in Australia spotted a wolf spider crawling across his floor and tried to kill off the eight-legged beast not with fire (the smart choice), but with a broom. Amateur move because the squishing action instead released hundreds of baby wolf spiders. Nope, no, please never ever. 'George … [Link]
Mashable » The problem with using Facebook to fight crime
In 2012, Brooklyn police officer Michael Rodrigues arrested a burglary gang, the Brower Boys, by adding gang members as friends on Facebook. The day of the arrest was like gathering the lowest-hanging fruit. "It's break-in day on the avenue," one gang member posted in his status message. Officer Rodrigues and colleagues tracked the gang members to the avenue in question. They … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Little Prince' trailer mixes charm and stunning visuals
Pixar, eat your heart out. The Little Prince just came out with its second trailer — and it's dripping in amazing visuals The film frames the popular children's book within the story of a micro-managing mother and her impressionable young daughter See also: 13 Children's Book Quotes Every Adult Should Know So get ready for a nostalgic movie experience that … [Link]
Mashable » Now Google lets you save your search history
Google will allow users to download their search history — a handy tool if you've ever wanted a closer look at what really makes you tick online The details of the functionality are outlined in a Google support document, which breaks down exactly how anyone can save their list of searches See also: You're Not Crazy: Google Search Results Look a … [Link]
Slashdot » 3.46-Billion-Year-Old 'Fossils' Were Not Created By Life Forms
sciencehabit writes: What are the oldest fossils on Earth? For a long time, a 3.46-billion-year-old rock from Western Australia seemed to hold the record. A 1993 Science paper (abstract) suggested that the Apex chert contained tiny, wormy structures that could have been fossilized cell walls of some of the world's first cyanobacteria. But now there is more evidence that these … [Link]
Mashable » X-ray of Rembrandt painting reveals more than the eye can see
There’s more than meets the eye in artist Rembrandt van Rijn's famous 17th-century painting, "Susanna and the Elders," according to a new study. To learn more about how the Dutch painter created his masterpiece, art historians and researchers recently compared two imaging techniques that revealed hidden layers in the nearly 400-year-old painting. SEE ALSO: Gallery: Hidden gems in Renaissance art The … [Link]
Mashable » The wackiest, wettest moments from the world's biggest water fight
The annual four-day Thingyan Water Festival — also known as the biggest water fight in the world — wrapped up in Myanmar this weekend The festival, which marks the beginning of the Burmese New Year, is observed in the country as a public holiday. In Myanmar, it is believed that the water washes away evils and sins There was a … [Link]
Mashable » MashFlix presents Jack Black and James Marsden in 'The D Train'
We hope you like surprises, because this month's MashFlix selection has got one you definitely won't see coming Mashable is excited to present The D Train as the next movie in the MashFlix series, our online and offline film club. It's a dark comedy starring Jack Black as Dan Landsman, an awkward, middle-aged organizer of his high school reunion, and James … [Link]
Mashable » HBO picks on Brooklyn bar in 'Game of Thrones' crackdown
For people watching Game of Thrones anywhere but their own homes, HBO has a message: Winter is coming. The cable network's vengeance in protection of its blood-soaked and beloved series continued this week as it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Videology, a Brooklyn bar that had been having viewing parties of Game of Thrones. The letter affected maybe a few dozen … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Is Betting On Exclusive Programming
An anonymous reader writes: You may have heard of the recent launch of the new Daredevil TV show, and possibly the hit shows House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. They're all original programming from Netflix — the company that used to just mail DVDs to your door. But Netflix is now running a lot more than just … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Should Have Ended [Video]
When the turtles have to stop Shredder, they discover they are not the first to face a count down clock on top of a tower. [HISHE] The post How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Should Have Ended [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Don't get fired: This app will delete your embarrassing posts on social media
If you've ever worried about old tweets or Facebook posts coming back to haunt you — but don't have time to sift through years of posts to manually delete them — a new app may be able to help. Clear connects with your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts and analyzes your history, flagging posts with potentially inappropriate content. To guess what … [Link]
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