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 » College Humor sums up how we all feel about nostalgia
The cherished moments we love to remember were so much better when we were first remembering them, right? Right. Back in the good old days, nostalgia used to be as simple as looking through an old photo album or remembering a moment on your old favorite TV show, but not anymoreCollege Humor pinpoints exactly what's wrong with nostalgia today — … [Link]
Mashable » Obama welcomes Patriots with the perfect dad joke about #DeflateGate
Just call him the Commander-in-Puns. President Barack Obama welcomed the New England Patriots on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, April 23, to celebrate the team's victory at the 2015 Super Bowl. Of course, this was the perfect opportunity for him to sneak in an expertly crafted DeflateGate joke. See also: The 16 ballsiest reactions to #DeflateGate "I … [Link]
Slashdot » Median Age At Google Is 29, Says Age Discrimination Lawsuit
dcblogs writes: The typical employee at Google is relatively young, according to a lawsuit brought by an older programmer who is alleging age discrimination. Between 2007 and 2013, Google's workforce grew from 9,500 to more than 28,000 employees, "yet as of 2013, its employees' median age was 29 years old," the lawsuit claims. That's in contrast to the median age … [Link]
Mashable » This NFL player is trying to become an Uber driver
Miami Dolphin's defensive lineman A.J. Francis is looking to make a few extra bucks this off-season. The 24-year-old, who made $316,000 last season, revealed that he'd applied to the rideshare company with a series of tweets on April 22. See also: 14 little-known NFL referee hand signals Just applied to be an @Uber driver… I hope my background check goes well. … [Link]
Mashable » Native American actors walk off set of Adam Sandler's Netflix movie
A group of Native American actors working on Adam Sandler's upcoming Western spoof for Netflix walked off set Wednesday in protest of the film's content, which they saw as offensive. About a dozen actors from The Ridiculous Six, a satirical ode to The Magnificent Seven, the 1960 classic starring Steve McQueen, left the set. See also: 1898: Portraits of Native Americans … [Link]
Mashable » Mayweather-Pacquiao is finally on, but LOL if you wanted tickets
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will punch each other a lot on May 2 in Las Vegas, finally facing off in the bout boxing fans have lusted after for years. Given the lengthy time fans have waited for the fight and today's nonstop digital news cycle, it's arguably the most-hyped and anticipated fight in boxing history It's also perhaps the most … [Link]
Slashdot » Gen. Petraeus To Be Sentenced To Two Years Probation and Fine
An anonymous reader writes: Petraeus, a now-retired U.S. Army General, has already agreed to plead guilty to a criminal misdemeanor charge of unauthorized removal and retention of classified material. As part of the agreement with prosecutors filed in March, the government will not seek any prison time. Instead, Petraeus will agree to pay a $40,000 fine and receive two years … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API2Cart API Method Mines Magento Abandoned Cart Data
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Slashdot » Researcher Discloses Methods For Bypassing All OS X Security Protections
Trailrunner7 writes: For years, Apple has enjoyed a pretty good reputation among users for the security of its products. That halo has been enhanced by the addition of new security features such as Gatekeeper and XProtect to OS X recently, but one researcher said that all of those protections are simple to bypass and gaining persistence on a Mac as … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fifty Shades' sequels dated for future Valentine's Day releases
LAS VEGAS — Fifty Shades of Grey's debut on Valentine's Day worked out pretty well — why mess with success? Fifty Shades Darker will open Feb. 10, 2017, and Fifty Shades Freed will open Feb. 9, 2018, Universal Pictures announced Thursday at CinemaCon, the annual convention of theater owners and Hollywood studios. SEE ALSO: Matt Damon is 'The Martian': First footage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Scientific Guide to the Fantastical Predators in ‘Game of Thrones’
We marvel at the dragons in Game of Thrones, but do you ever wonder about the science or biology that would be behind these magnificent beasts? Maddie Stone over at Gizmodo put together a very interesting piece focusing on the actual science of other animals compared to the mighty dragons in Game of Thrones, and her observations are quite sharp: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fast and Furious 8' confirmed for 2017 by Vin Diesel himself
LAS VEGAS — Not that there was any doubt, but just in case: Universal Pictures is making an eighth Fast and Furious film, which will hit theaters in the franchise's traditional slot. Vin Diesel himself took the stage to break the news at CinemaCon, thanking the more than 4,000 theater owners gathered at Ceasars Palace for their support and telling them … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2134: Crisis center!
She thought she could deal with the heartbreak…. If you enJoyed the comic, please take a moment to retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Transgender teen wins right to wear makeup in DMV photo
In a few weeks, 17-year-old Chase Culpepper will go to her local DMV in Anderson, South Carolina, and pose for her driver's license photo This rite of passage, however, will have special significance. On Wednesday, Culpepper, who identifies as a transgender girl, won the right to wear makeup in her identification photo See also: Why the president's support of queer youth … [Link]
Mashable » EU pledges support for Mediterranean migrants, but critics say it's not enough
European Union leaders committed new resources to search for and rescue migrants in the Mediterranean on Thursday, following an emergency summit to combat the crisis. The heads of state, who make up an arm of the EU known as the Council, also announced plans to target traffickers who are paid thousands of Euros by African migrants looking for safe passage to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BlueLight Chooses Bandwidth API Platform for Added Campus Safety
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Mashable » Cure your Earth Day hangover: 4 reasons to be optimistic about the planet
Earth Day can be rather depressing, given the slew of statistics showing that we've got major environmental problems, from endangered species to global warming. But there are plenty of reasons for optimism, too. 
Satellite image of the Northern Hemisphere on the first Earth Day in 1970.Image: NOAA1. We may finally be separating global warming emissions from economic growth For decades, trends … [Link]
Mashable » Jeni's halts ice cream production, recalls all products over listeria concerns
A second ice cream company has shut down production this week after health officials found listeria in a sample of its frozen treats. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Ohio said on its website that it recalled its frozen products. The action follows a similar action by Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries on Monday; Blue Bell's ice cream was linked to 10 listeria … [Link]
Slashdot » Yellowstone Supervolcano Even Bigger Than We Realized
The Washington Post reports that the "supervolcano" beneath Yellowstone National Park (which, thankfully, did not kill us all in 2004, or in 2008 ) may be more dangerous when it does erupt than anyone realized until recently. Scientists have today published a paper documenting their discovery of an even larger, deeper pool of magma below the already huge reservoir near … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Coulier's rap about 'Full House' is so weird, it's kind of brilliant
Dave Coulier can act, fly a plane, and apparently rap. Cut it out. In 2013, everyone's favorite, funny TV uncle uploaded this magnificent rap video he created in collaboratiom with animator Rachel Peters called "Cut It Out." The absurdly amazing song is, of course, all about the sitcom Full House. Honestly, any other subject matter would make Stephanie say, "How … [Link]
Mashable » Ex-CIA Director David Petraeus sentenced to probation for leaking secrets to mistress
Former CIA Director David Petraeus, whose career was destroyed by an extramarital affair with his biographer, was sentenced Thursday to two years' probation and fined $100,000 for giving her classified material while she was working on the book. The sentencing came two months after he agreed to plead guilty to a federal misdemeanor count of unauthorized removal and retention of classified … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt can face dinosaurs, but he's no match for 'Apparently Kid'
Chris Pratt is starring in Jurassic World, but apparently, he hasn't learned much from the experience Ellen DeGeneres challenged Pratt to face young Noah Ritter (better known as "Apparently Kid") in a game of prehistoric trivia, and the actor lost big time See also: 14 dinosaurs that will terrify Chris Pratt in ‘Jurassic World’ Sadly, it seems that gracious winners are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » App Promises Three-Word Navigation
A start-up company says it can give the location of anywhere in the world to the nearest three meters using just three words. How useful that proves to be may depend on how many people use it. What Three Words is based around three ideas: that large parts of the world don’t have any form of address; that existing addresses … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Beautiful Game Worlds (That Want To Kill You)
Don’t let the beautiful worlds in these games fool you. As pretty as most of them are, they want to pull out your intestines and show them to you (in some cases, in glorious HD). [Vid by Playstation Access] The post 7 Beautiful Game Worlds (That Want To Kill You) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Elders share their infinite wisdom about Snapchat
Teens and tweens embraced Snapchat well before the mainstream caught on. But what does your grandma think about the ability to send a disappearing selfie with a drawn-on mustache? The Fine Bros decided to ask the older, wiser members of society exactly how they felt about Snapchat's features. The reviews were mixed. Snapchatters not impressed with first episode of original … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon fails to turn profit in Q1 despite $1.6 billion from web services
Amazon’s web services business now generates more than $5 billion a year, but the company still isn't turning a profit. The ecommerce giant broke out the numbers for Amazon Web Services, commonly known as AWS, for the first time on Thursday when it reported its first-quarter earnings. AWS generated about $1.6 billion in the the first three months of 2015, generating … [Link]
Mashable » Christopher Walken explains why the Apple Watch is your birthright
Editor's note: Video above contains language that is NSFW. Christopher Walken should not be a spokesperson for Apple. Not if Quentin Tarantino's directing, anyway This Apple Watch ad parody screens Christopher Walken's infamous monologue from Pulp Fiction from the device, and it's enough to put a person off time as a general concept Then again, maybe it could actually be … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Can Trick You Into Thinking You’re Invisible
It looks like Muggles have finally caught up with the wizarding world. Neuroscientists from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet gave 125 study participants the illusion of being… [Link]
Mashable » Not on Twitter 24/7? Highlights curates what you may have missed
Twitter wants to make sure you rarely miss a tweet The social network rolled out a Highlights section on Thursday, which notifies users twice a day on their smartphones about content they may have missed. See also: Twitter updates privacy policy to address revenge porn English-speaking users can turn on the feature, which is only available on Android for now, by … [Link]
Mashable » Discover your Starbucks name before your barista picks for you
In today's world, we each have two names: the one we're given at birth and the one our Starbucks barista gave us That's the joke behind What's My Starbucks Name?, a name generator built by Bob's Burgers writer Justin Hook See also: The Reason Starbucks Spells Your Name Wrong Simply type in your name, and the virtual barista will pull a … [Link]
Slashdot » We'll Be the Last PC Company Standing, Acer CEO Says
Velcroman1 writes: At a sky-high press conference atop the new World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, Acer unveiled a sky-high lineup of goods – and placed a flag in the sand for the sagging PC industry. "There are only four or five players in the PC industry, and all of us are survivors," Jason Chen, CEO of Acer Corp, told … [Link]
Mashable » 'I Wanna Be A Duck' is your quacked-out dance anthem
If you're looking for an Internet dance jam, this one definitely fits the bill. London-based aspiring pop singer is a teen with a dream we can all relate to: to be free of the obligations of human life and live simply as a duck. He sings of his desperate desires in his synth-pop song "I Wanna Be A Duck," which … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner apologize for sexist comments about Black Widow
Robert Downey Jr. wasn't the only Avenger to have a fumbled interview this week During the press tour for Avengers: Age of Ultron, Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner had some very choice words to describe their costar Scarlett Johansson's character. An interviewer from Digital Spy asked the pair what they thought about fans' theories that Black Widow would end up … [Link]
Popular Science » Maine Search And Rescue Company Gets FAA Approval To Use Drones
Drones are well known for their ability to search. Now, an emergency rescue service in Maine is going to see how well drones can do rescue too. Down East Emergency Medical… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First Shot Of New ‘Adventure Time’ 3D Game
Adventure Time is a fantastic show that caters to both adults and children, and keeps both compelled and laughing. With intricate plots and deep characters, it is a wonder for the eyes and mind. But gaming has yet to really nail the fantastic franchise, but perhaps that is about the change. The game is coming for 8th generation systems (Xbox … [Link]
Mashable » Dunking your Oreo with trick shots is an extreme way to snack
It's not about the cookie, it's about the dunk. YouTube user Peter Bamforth makes a series of impressive trick shots in order to dunk his Oreo cookies in milk Bamforth is suck an extreme snacker, he dunks his cookies from several feet away, by bouncing them off furniture or even throwing them from second-story windows. Chris Rock bluntly explains why … [Link]
Mashable » How you can buy an Apple Watch on launch day
The Apple Watch is Apple’s first wearable and first true fashion accessory. As such, it’s plowing a fresh path through the traditional Apple gadget-buying process and leaving a lot of confusion in its wake. See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review The watch's official launch date is Friday, April 24, but that doesn't necessarily mean … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon is 'The Martian': First footage seen at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS — "I am gonna have to science the shit out of this," says stranded NASA astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) in the first-ever footage from The Martian, which debuted Thursday morning at CinemaCon Ridley Scott's space-rescue epic was the kicker to a generous and lively slate presentation from 20th Century Fox, which also showed long first looks at The … [Link]
Mashable » Google profits are disappointing for the sixth time in a row
Google’s losing streak continues. The Internet giant posted earnings of $6.57 per share on revenue of $17.3 billion for the March quarter, missing the consensus estimate among analysts polled by Thomson Reuters on both counts for earnings of $6.60 per share on revenue of $17.5 billion. Perhaps the most troubling number, however, is Google's cost-per-click, a measure of what advertisers are … [Link]
Mashable » Your favorite '90s cartoon characters, horrifically recreated with MyIdol
You’ve probably seen screenshots and videos from the Chinese 3D avatar app MyIdol. It lets you upload an image of your face — or any image, really — and create your own virtual person. We experimented with Game of Thrones characters and potential branding opportunities for a few terrifying minutes, but ultimately discovered that the most disturbing character results came from … [Link]
Popular Science » For The First Time, Visible Light From An Exoplanet Detected
One does not simply look at an exoplanet. In order to learn more about these space rocks lurking many light years away, researchers have various indirect methods for… [Link]
Slashdot » Bloomberg Report Suggests Comcast & Time Warner Merger Dead
andyring writes: According to Bloomberg News, the Time Warner/Comcast merger of raw evil is dead. Comcast plans as early as tomorrow to withdraw the merger proposal, "after regulators decided that the deal wouldn't help consumers, making approval unlikely" according to the story. If so, that means regulators won't have the chance to kill it themselves. 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » IBM is banking on designs ROI
Companies of all sizes are recognizing that by taking a design-first approach to product development, they can improve profit. I recently sat down with Phil Gilbert, GM of design at IBM, to discuss how he is helping to lead the … [Link]
Mashable » Lesbian couple's sweet family photo took 2 years and 2 babies to make
Maternity photographers, you have met your match. Married couple Melanie and Vanessa Iris Roy chose to celebrate their beautiful family by posting a photo on Instagram. The heartwarming image features side-by-side maternity photos: In one, Vanessa is pregnant with the couple's baby Jax in January of 2014. Next to her is a picture of Melanie carrying their daughter Ero from January … [Link]
Mashable » Shawn Mendes started his career on Vine. Now his album is No. 1
LOS ANGELES — Not since 2010, when a 16-year-old Justin Bieber went No. 1, has someone that young claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200. Not until this week At age 16, Vine-star-turned-recording-artist Shawn Mendes has soared to the chart's peak with his debut album, Handwritten Mendes, whose EP reached No. 1 on iTunes in 37 minutes in July, was … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » RIDB API Digitizes US Parklands and Recreation Activities
The U.S. Recreation Information Database (RIDB) API has been substantially upgraded, providing programmatic access to an authoritative information source on the U.S. government’s parklands, historic sites and recreational attractions.
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Mashable » Google's Eric Schmidt turns from Silicon Valley to Wall Street
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, is trading in some Silicon Valley money for Wall Street riches instead Eric Schmidt, Google's former CEO and current executive chairman, has purchased a 20% equity stake in D.E. Shaw, one of the world's most powerful hedge funds, the investment firm announced on Thursday Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Reps for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Artist Carves Cthulhu Out of Watermelon [Pic + Video]
Artist Valeriano Fatica really knows his stuff when it comes to carving watermelons, and even though the video below is called a “tutorial,” there’s no way I could achieve what the man does with his carving knives. [Ortolano Production – Valeriano Fatica | Via TN] The post Artist Carves Cthulhu Out of Watermelon [Pic + Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Popular Science » Computer Program Diagnoses Cancer
In recent years, researchers have figured out that the constellation of diseases known as cancer is in fact hundreds of distinct diseases. Though each one may manifest… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: AWS Workspaces, Konekt, AddThis, Citymaps
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 » Comcast to walk away from Time Warner Cable deal
No deal, in this case, is a big deal Comcast is pulling out of its $45 billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable after it became apparent that government regulators were looking to reject the deal, according to press reports. Bloomberg first reported the split, which was later confirmed by the New York Times. Comcast did not immediately respond to a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III' teases its vision of 2065 — and it's pretty scary
Call of Duty: Black Ops III's vision of 2065 is a frightening place. We may not actually know that developer Treyarch is delivering a future war setting in its next Call of Duty game, but this new trailer paints a clear enough picture. In the time between now and 2065, advances in bionics — which start with the noble goal to "end disability" … [Link]
Slashdot » Virtual Telescope Readied To Image Black Hole's 'Ring of Fire'
astroengine writes: With the addition of a telescope at the southern-most point of Earth, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) now spans the diameter of our planet and, when the vast project goes online, astronomers will get their first glimpse of the bright ring surrounding a supermassive black hole. Using a method known as Very Long Baseline Interferometry, or VLBI, astronomers … [Link]
Mashable » 8-year-old is not a fan of Michelle Obama's 'unpatriotic' stance on ketchup
Eight-year-old Peter is already very politically aware. Certainly as far as condiments are concerned As part of Michelle Obama's guidelines for school lunches, kids are limited to one packet of ketchup per meal, which Peter believes to be a direct attack on his freedom See also: 10 Kraft and Heinz pairings made in snack food heaven The Weekly Standard published Peter's … [Link]
Mashable » 11 videos that defined YouTube as we know it
Although YouTube officially celebrates its birthday in May, Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the first video ever uploaded to the website The platform has changed the way we view videos online, launching the viral video to a level that sites like Ebaumsworld never could. YouTube has provided the world with countless laughs and tears, and arguably boasts the most controversial … [Link]
Popular Science » Homemade Iron Man Glove Fires Lasers
Patrick Priebe isn’t Iron Man, but he’s getting pretty close. In a video uploaded to YouTube earlier this week, the Priebe shows off his homemade Iron Man gauntlet, which… [Link]
Mashable » You can now see all the Apple Watch apps on the App Store
Remember that mandatory Apple Watch app that came with the iOS 8.2 update? You can now use it to preview apps for Apple's new wearable. In preparation for Friday's Apple Watch launch, the company updated its main App Store — as well as the App Store section in that mandatory watch app — with new previews of the first wave of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Make Rainbow Unicorn Cookies That Poop Stars
You know you want to make a batch, come on, admit it! The cookie dough recipe isn’t included in the video, but here it is: Cookie Dough recipe: 400g / 14oz all purpose (plain) flour, weighed then sifted – plus extra for rolling the cookies 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon baking SODA (I mention baking powder in the video – … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Better than a ballot box: Could digital democracy win your vote?
Online tools are revitalising old democratic practices – and might even mean the end for politicians. We look at the pros and cons of the new people power (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 'Ash vs Evil Dead' will 'scare the heck' out of viewers, producer says
They might only be a few days into production on Ash vs Evil Dead, the TV series born from the cult-favorite movie franchise Evil Dead, but star Bruce Campbell and executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert already feel like they're back into the groove — only wiser this time "We've all been through a lot of experiences over the last … [Link]
Slashdot » iOS WiFi Bug Allows Remote Reboot of All Devices In Area
New submitter BronsCon writes: A recently disclosed flaw in iOS 8 dubbed "No iOS Zone" allows an attacker to create a WiFi hot spot that will cause iOS devices to become unstable, crash, and reboot, even when in offline mode. Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit of Skycure are working with Apple for a fix; but, for now, the only workaround … [Link]
Mashable » Dr. Phil makes odd joke about Bruce Jenner being too old to transition
Television personality Dr. Phil McGraw appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, and spoke about Bruce Jenner Kimmel asked McGraw if he was upset that Jenner will be appearing on ABC to speak with Diane Sawyer on Friday, instead of his show. See also: The Bruce Jenner interview on ABC will be an 'emotional roller coaster' McGraw's response started off … [Link]
Mashable » Are you an office or tech runner?
People run for all different reasons, but no matter what kind of runner you are – office runner or a tech runner – it’s imperative that you get the right shoe for you. The new Running Range at The Athlete’s Foot has something to encourage everyone to "Love the Run." As the experts in running, capable of finding the perfect fit … [Link]
Popular Science » See Inside A Guy's Head As He Sings From 'The Wizard Of Oz' [Video]
The longest half-hour of my life was spent in an MRI machine, getting my knee scanned after an athletic injury. If you don’t lie perfectly still, the image could blur and… [Link]
New Scientist – News » 3D-printed model of London's buildings lets you see the future
A new interactive reconstruction allows visitors to explore the ever-evolving capital city 
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Mashable » Finally, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are returning to Nickelodeon
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen may have been noticeably absent from the Full House reboot announcement, but fear not, Olsen twins fans. You will soon be able to get your fill of your favorite '90s and '00s poster girls. Nickelodeon has acquired the rights to a bevy of Olsen twins' series and movies, the cable network announced in a press release on … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft brings back Solitaire to Windows 10
Microsoft just rolled out a new preview of Windows 10 for PCs, and while most of the new features are focused on helping users be more efficient and productive, there's one addition that will surely steal away hours of time: Solitaire. Microsoft is bringing back the popular card game Solitaire to Windows 10 after pulling it, along with Hearts and Minesweeper, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Coming full circle with Bigtable and HBase
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Data Show to explore the opportunities and techniques driving big data and data science. At least once a year, I sit down with Michael Stack, engineer at Cloudera, to get an update on Apache HBase and … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Killed Hostages From U.S. and Italy, Drawing Obama Apology
HughPickens.com writes: The NYT reports that President Obama has offered an emotional apology for the accidental killing of two hostages held by Al Qaeda, one of them American, in a United States government counterterrorism operation in January, saying he takes "full responsibility" for their deaths. "As president and as commander in chief, I take full responsibility for all our counterterrorism … [Link]
Mashable » Confirmed: Loretta Lynch is the new attorney general
After a record 165-day delay, the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as the new attorney general on Thursday. Her wait for the confirmation was equal to the combined wait time for the seven previous attorney general nominees. Lynch's candidacy passed with a 56-43 vote, making her the nation’s 83rd attorney general and first African-American female in the position See also: 5 things … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese scientists use gene editing to modify human embryos
A research team finds that gene editing isn't yet reliable enough to engineer the human species. In an ethically charged first, Chinese researchers have used gene editing to modify human embryos obtained from an in-vitro fertilization clinic. The 16-person scientific team, based at the Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China, set out to see whether it could correct the gene defect … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Historically Accurate [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » Vast magma reservoir found hiding beneath Yellowstone park
The discovery of the world's largest known magma chamber reveals the plumbing beneath the Yellowstone volcano, helping solve some long-standing mysteries 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Office 365 Management Activity API Aids Transactions Visibility
One of a company's key requirements from any cloud service is to understand how its data is being used within the cloud service provider. Given the wide range of applications and devices that access their data in the cloud, organizations demand visibility into each data transaction, not just via user operations but even at the administrative level.
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Mashable » Woman calls judge an 'impotent geezer' in legendary court document
A Florida woman not-so-respectfully disagreed with just about everything a U.S. district court judge represents in an epic, profanity-laced court document filed this week in Atlanta. Angered over Judge Willis B. Hunt, Jr.'s decision to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit, Tamah Jada Clark submitted a nine-page notice titled: "To Fuck This Court and Everything that it Stands For." See also: The … [Link]
Popular Science » Tesla's Next Product: A Battery To Run Your House?
On March 30, Elon Musk sent out this tweet: Since then, we've all been waiting with bated breath to see what kind of "new product line" Tesla could possibly be getting… [Link]
Mashable » Santa takes a whirlwind ride on the first launched wing roller coaster
The first launched wing roller coaster in the U.S. — at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana — is opening to the public on Saturday. But it was only fitting that Santa himself had to try it out first. The theme park spent $22 million on the ride, which was built by roller coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Research shows sleep reinforces newly learned information
In 2006, former US president George Bush supported his embattled defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld with the words: "But I'm the decider, and I decide what is best." This quotation quickly entered the folklore of political humour. But to psychology researchers, it revealed something fundamental about human language. At that time, most Americans had not encountered the word decider. While this is … [Link]
Mashable » Chipotle delivery is happening. Life has never been more complete.
Who says you can't deliver happiness? Executives at fast food restaurant and burrito godsend Chipotle recently told investors in an earnings call that the chain was signing a deal with delivery-service Postmates to make the dream of burrito delivery a reality See also: 15 Homemade Fast Food Recipes for When Pants Are Just Too Hard The startup, which promises deliveries in … [Link]
Slashdot » Africa E-Waste Dump Continues Hyperbole War
retroworks writes: Two stories appear today which feature close up photos of young African men surrounded by scrap metal in the city of Accra. The headlines state that this is where our computers go to die (Wired). The Daily Mail puts it in even starker terms, alleging "millions of tons" are dumped in Agbogbloshie. The stories appear the same day … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Christie won't share his ice cream with anyone, even Jimmy Fallon
Nobody messes with Chris Christie and his ice cream. The New Jersey governor stopped by The Tonight Show Wednesday night (once again), teasing Jimmy Fallon and fighting with him over a pint of Ben and Jerry's special flavor "The Tonight Dough." If politics don't work out for him, at least Gov. Christie knows he can always fall back on comedy. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene editing could prevent mitochondrial disease in children
Editing DNA in mouse egg cells has been used to remove faulty mitochondria, leaving only healthy ones behind to be inherited. It could offer an alternative to controversial three-parent IVF 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch “The Vision” Come to Life in this Short “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Clip [Video]
We haven’t seen much about “The Vision” in the various “Age of Ultron” footage that’s been released so far, but here’s a short clip showing the birth of the cyborg. [CBR Trailers] The post Watch “The Vision” Come to Life in this Short “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Clip [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Kinky frogs build secret underwater sex chambers
A new species of frog shops around for the best sites to build a secret boudoir to give couples privacy and keep their offspring safe 
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Popular Science » To Get Rid Of Mitochondrial Diseases, Just Edit Them Out Of DNA
While mitochondrial DNA transfers, or “three-parent babies,” are now legal in the United Kingdom, the debate (largely an ethical one) is still ongoing in the United States. [Link]
Mashable » Fly through a cosmic fireworks show in Hubble Space Telescope video
Get ready to see thousands of baby stars in a celestial cradle A new video flythrough of an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope reveals stunning details in a star-forming region of the universe that is rich with thousands of newborn stars See also: Hot, young stars shine in Hubble telescope's 25th anniversary photo The video puts viewers into … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Brown family attorney says they have new evidence in wrongful death suit
Attorneys for the family of Michael Brown announced they have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Ferguson, former officer Darren Wilson and former Ferguson police chief Tom Jackson said at a news conference on Thursday “We do not believe, based on the forensic evidence and the narrative given, that Michael Brown should have been killed," Brown family attorney … [Link]
Slashdot » iTunes Stops Working For Windows XP Users
An anonymous reader writes: iTunes users who still run Windows XP started to experience connectivity issues this week. As documented in an Apple Support Communities thread, they can't log into the iTunes store, meaning functions like buying content, watching already purchased movies and TV shows, playing DRM-protected content, backing up, updating, and syncing all do not work. Read more of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Chilean volcano send shockwaves through the atmosphere
When Chile's Calbuco volcano blew its lid on Wednesday afternoon, the eruption sent shockwaves rippling through the Earth's upper atmosphere, like a rock thrown into a pond A satellite known as Suomi NPP, a joint NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration project, detected the waves rippling out around the volcano when set against the backdrop of the atmosphere's "airglow." The … [Link]
Mashable » Hannibal looks damn good in a leather jacket in new Season 3 poster
Hannibal Lecter and his new leather moto jacket have never looked better In the new key art for Season 3 of Hannibal, which you're seeing exclusively first on Mashable, Mads Mikkelsen's titular character is sporting the (likely non-vegan) duds once again. Fans first caught a glimpse of them last month when NBC unveiled a new promo for the season. It still … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Direct probing of brain reveals multiple regions cause tinnitus
Scientists have peeked inside the brain of a man with tinnitus to identify the brainwaves that underlie the debilitating sensation of ringing in the ear 
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Mashable » Women who lost family to police violence turn grief into justice
Maria Hamilton has a single plea for God when she wakes in the morning: “I ask him to carry me from the time I roll over in bed and my eyes open.” This has been Hamilton’s prayer since April 30, 2014, when her 31-year-old son Dontre Hamilton was shot 14 times by a police officer in a Milwaukee park See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Shoemoji: For when running emoji just aren't good enough
Sneakerheads, rejoice. If you've ever wanted to express how on fire or fleeky your kicks were, but couldn't do so through an emoji, now you can See also: 10 chic fanny packs because that's a thing that exists Foot Locker launched its smartphone app with a wide variety of "Shoemojis" from 80 of the most iconic sneakers, with brands like Adidas, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Cardboard Update Includes SDK Enhancements
Since its release at last year’s Google I/O, Google Cardboard has seen steady progress, with manufacturers and developers joining the program to help create immersive experiences at a fraction of the usual cost.
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Popular Science » Chile's Calbuco Volcano Erupts Spectacularly
Chile's Calbuco volcano has been sleeping since 1972–and yesterday, it woke up with a start. The peak finally erupted, sending a huge ash plume into the air followed by… [Link]
Mashable » The Bruce Jenner interview on ABC will be an 'emotional roller coaster'
"It's going to be an emotional roller coaster, but somehow I'm gonna get through it." And with that, Bruce Jenner sums up his highly anticipated two-hour interview with Diane Sawyer, which is set to air on ABC Friday See also: If a transgender parent transitions later in life, do they harm their kids? ABC released a 30-second promo for the … [Link]
Slashdot » Qt Creator 3.4.0 Released
jones_supa writes: Qt Creator 3.4.0 has been released with many new features. Qt Creator is a C/C++ IDE with specialized tools for developing Qt applications, and it works great for general-purpose projects as well. The new version comes with a C++ refactoring option to move function definitions out of a class declaration, auto-completion for signals and slots in Qt5-style connects, … [Link]
Mashable » The mutual benefits of mentorship
Presented by American GreetingsThe ThankList is presented by American Greetings. We've all heard of a bucketlist, but what about a ThankList? It's a list of people you want to thank for shaping you as a person. And a step toward a world that's just a little bit nicer. Who’s on your ThankList?From volunteer youth guidance programs to professional mentoring groups or … [Link]
Mashable » Hostages killed in U.S. strike were dedicated aid workers
A U.S. counterterrorism operation on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan in January killed two innocent hostages — an American and an Italian — according to information released by the White House on Thursday Both men, American Warren Weinstein and Italian Giovanni Lo Porto, were working to provide aid to Pakistanis at the time of their separate abductions. Both had been … [Link]
Popular Science » The High-Tech Battle Against Pirates
Ghost looks more like a spacecraft than a seaborne combat vessel. It's waiting for us in the Piscataqua River, a few minutes out from its home at the Portsmouth Naval… [Link]
Mashable » Should kids have access to medical cannabis?
Hemp oil, used to treat neurological disorders, comes from the cannabis plant. But don't call it medical marijuana. "People associate medical and recreational marijuana with THC, with a street drug, and with getting high," Paige Figi says on a recent phone call. "This has none of those things." Figi, specifically, is talking about an oil derived from "Charlotte's Web" — a … [Link]
Slashdot » USGS: Oil and Gas Operations Could Trigger Large Earthquakes
sciencehabit writes: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has taken its first stab at quantifying the hazard from earthquakes associated with oil and gas development. The assessment, released in a preliminary report today, identifies 17 areas in eight states with elevated seismic hazard. And geologists now say that such induced earthquakes could potentially be large, up to magnitude 7, which is … [Link]
Mashable » Jedi master Yoda spotted in 14th-century manuscript
It turns out the "galaxy far, far away" is closer than we thought. While researching for his new book, Medieval Monsters, historian Damien Kempf came across a creature that will appear very familiar to any Star Wars fans. There, in the margins of a page written centuries ago, was the spitting image of Master Yoda. See also: Star Wars Celebration: The … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's first smartphone for the U.S. can hold 3 SIM cards
Acer will begin selling smartphones in the U.S. this May. The electronics company announced on Thursday the Liquid X2, an Android smartphone with a 64-bit octa-core processor, 4,000 mAh battery and tri-SIM card support as well as 13-megapixel front and back cameras. See also: The Hulk of Chromebooks has arrived and it's glorious For an encore, Acer also announced two new … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook launches video program, has quietly decided who the cool kids in media are
Media companies are already paranoid that Facebook could begin deciding the winners and losers in journalism, so their fears won't be allayed by the social media giant's new branded video program. Facebook announced Thursday that it has rolled out Anthology, a matchmaker for advertising. Anthology will pair companies looking to advertise with a group of seven well-known media organizations who will … [Link]
Popular Science » How Much Mosquitoes Like Your Taste Depends On Your Genes
For many people, warmer weather means more days spent in the sun and long evenings outdoors. It also means mosquito bites. Even if you’re one of the lucky people that receives relatively few, you’ve probably noticed that not all people get bitten with the same frequency. And while frequent bites might simply be a nuisance for some, it could mean … [Link]
Mashable » Two American al-Qaeda leaders also killed in U.S. drone strikes
An American member of al-Qaeda was killed in the same U.S. drone strike that resulted in the death of two hostages in January Ahmed Farouq, who the White House identified as an al-Qaeda "leader," was killed in a U.S. government counterterrorism operation that took place near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in an area controlled by the Pakistani Taliban, though no members of … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Mad Max' game fulfills our dreams, takes us back to Thunderdome
If you take only one thing away from Avalanche Studios' latest trailer for the Mad Max game, make it this: the Thunderdome is BACK. There's no sign of Tina Turner or Bartertown, but the spiky, chain-link death arena we love pops up — briefly — at the 3:55 mark. The trailer also reveals that the game's villain goes by the name … [Link]
Slashdot » New Sampling Device Promises To Make Blood Tests Needle-Free
Zothecula writes: Though the pain they cause is minor and fleeting, a lot of people still find something pretty unsettling about needles. When it comes to conducting a routine blood test, US-based company Tasso Inc. believes that these unpleasant pricks can be removed from the equation completely. Its ping pong ball-sized HemoLink blood sampler can be operated by the patient … [Link]
Mashable » Nasty hack could render all nearby iOS devices useless
Mobile security company Skycure revealed details about an iOS 8 vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to put all nearby iOS devices in an unusable state The company calls this bug the "No iOS Zone." See also: iOS 'Masque Attack' could allow hackers to replace iPhone apps with malware To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to configure a … [Link]
Mashable » Cadbury chocolate bar that packs 7 flavors into one will satisfy every sweet tooth
For those who've always wished for one of Willy Wonka's Golden Tickets, this Cadbury giveaway might be the next best thing The UK candy retailer will surprise lucky chocolate lovers with 50 limited edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Spectacular 7 bars, designed in collaboration with food artist Prudence Staite See also: No more chocolate after 2015: Fears as the global cocoa crisis … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bones' sneak peek: Angela's best friend intuition leads to a big discovery
The fact that Booth and Brennan will be welcoming another member to their family is no secret to Bones fans. But it appears the same can't be said when it comes to the couple's friends at the Jeffersonian, who are in the dark about the impending arrival of baby No. 2 That is, except Angela See also: 'Bones' is back: … [Link]
Slashdot » Traffic App Waze To Alert L.A. Drivers of Kidnappings and Hit-and-Runs
An anonymous reader writes: Traffic-alert app Waze has announced a partnership with Los Angeles to share information on hit-and-runs and kidnappings taking place across the city, alongside traffic data and road closure updates. The deal forms part of a data-sharing agreement between L.A. authorities and the Google-owned tech startup detailed yesterday by the city's mayor Eric Garcetti. He assured that … [Link]
Popular Science » MIT Invention Turns Salt Water Into Drinking Water Using Solar Power
From plants to people, every living thing on this planet needs water. But getting enough to survive, and survive comfortably, that can be a little tricky. Just look at the furor around California's new water restrictions. If a state as wealthy as California is having to get creative in order to start saving water, you can bet that governments and … [Link]
Mashable » Rand Paul stops selling $150 'Rand-Ban' sunglasses after Ray-Ban throws shade
Take a good, long look at just how cool Rand Paul looks in that photo because it may be the last time you see him in Ray-Bans See also: The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul has ever said The sunglasses company asked Paul's campaign to stop selling Wayfarers on its website, where they were going for $150 a pair. … [Link]
Mashable » Hot, young stars shine in Hubble telescope's 25th anniversary photo
A colorful and star-filled image from the Hubble Space Telescope released today celebrates the instrument's 25-year legacy of examining distant objects in the universe. The new photo shows the hot, young stars of the Westerlund 2 cluster chipping away at a cloud of dust and gas in an area of the sky called Gum 29, about 20,000 light-years from Earth. Westerlund … [Link]
Mashable » An adorable little girl told Michelle Obama she looked way too young for 51
When a little girl asked Michelle Obama how old she was on Wednesday at the White House, she was shocked to learn the answer. "You look too young for 51 years old!" she said — which, in turn, earned her a big hug from the First Lady, who was hosting a Q&A session during Take Our Daughters and Sons to … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you know about 'Destiny' is about to change
Destiny, the massively multiplayer first-person shooter from Bungie, is in for some big changes. It doesn't matter whether you pony up the cash for every add-on and play on a weekly basis, or just sign in when your friends are online. What's changing affects every player. The upcoming House of Wolves downloadable content is a paid add-on, but with it comes a fresh update that radically alters … [Link]
Mashable » Watch how deli meats are made and ruin your lunchtime
Some things are best left to the imagination Although absolutely delicious, the process of creating deli meats is anything but appetizing. So, if nobody has ruined everything you love about cold cuts, it's time to watch this clip of the Discovery show, How It's Made Maybe it's a good day to have a salad for lunch? A magnifying glass is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GIVEAWAY: A Chance to Win $100 Worth of Game of Thrones T-Shirts!
Guard yourself against the coming winter with one of these incredible Game of Thrones t-shirts! As we celebrate the long awaited return of Game of Thrones, join us in a new giveaway courtesy of TeeHunter – a fantastic t-shirt blog which showcases amazing tees from all around the web. One lucky guy or gal will win $100 worth of Game … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Has Superman Finally Met his Match? [Comic]
[Source: Pie Comic | Like “Pie Comic” on Facebook] The post Has Superman Finally Met his Match? [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Security Companies Accused of Exaggerating Iran's Cyberthreats Against the US
An anonymous reader writes: A widely-read report accusing Iran of hundreds of thousands of cyberattacks against the U.S. is being criticized as hugely inaccurate as well as motivated by marketing and politics, according to a new whitepaper and critics around the security industry. The original report, solicited by a conservative think tank and published by Norse in the lead up … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel Phase Two Films All Feature ‘Star Wars’ Easter Egg
Seems two of our favorite geeks universes have something very similar in common. The Marvel U has gone out of it’s way to pay homage to the phase two Star Wars movies in their own phase two movies. While most may not have noticed it, and it seems small, it is a very cool way to pay homage to one … [Link]
Popular Science » Drones Make Good Jogging Companions, Research Finds
Having trouble getting motivated to jog? What if, to help you along your way, there was a flying robot always a few steps ahead of you, its mechanical hovering body an exercise in technologically advanced mockery? Researchers Floyd Mueller and Matthew Muirhead at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia designed and built a system that lets joggers run … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi goes global with Mi 4i, a smartphone packing a punch for $200
Xiaomi, the Beijing-based electronics company that produces mouthwatering smartphones and tablets only for Chinese markets, has launched a global model: the Xiaomi Mi 4i The Mi 4i, which was unveiled in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, is a slightly less powerful but more affordable version of the company's Mi 4 smartphone. It has a 5-inch 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 … [Link]
Mashable » Erupting volcano puts on a dazzling lightning display in Chile
The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile violently erupted in two waves, starting Wednesday afternoon, sending an ash cloud soaring into the stratosphere. The eruption, which was not anticipated by scientists or government authorities, was this volcano's first since 1972 Overnight, the volcano put on a dazzling lightning display. As the ash and other material climbed in altitude, the particles mixed … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 60% Off MEElectronics Air Fi Runaway Bluetooth Stereo Wireless + Wired Headphones with Microphone – $39.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the MEElectronics Air Fi Runaway Bluetooth Stereo Wireless + Wired Headphones with Microphone for just $39.99 plus free shipping. That’s 60% off on the headphones’ regular list price of $99.99. The MEElectronics Air-Fi Runaway is a revolution in headphones. With bold colors, inspired sound, and Bluetooth brilliance, the Runaway is … [Link]
Slashdot » New Privacy Concerns About US Program That Can Track Snail Mail
Lashdots writes: A lawyers' group has called for greater oversight of a government program that gives state and federal law enforcement officials access to metadata from private communications for criminal investigations and national security purposes. But it's not digital: this warrantless surveillance is conducted on regular mail. "The mail cover has been in use, in some form, since the 1800s," … [Link]
Mashable » 15+ events in social media and advertising
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find anything that's right for you, check out dozens of other events featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Mashable » How to maintain a healthy credit score
Mashable’s latest #BizChats Twitter chat discussed ways in which people can revive their credit scores Money experts shared tips on the most effective ways to boost a credit score; they included: Farnoosh Torabi, money strategist and host of So Money, a daily podacast; John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education at CreditSesame.com; and Lauren Young, money editor at Reuters See also: Spring … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Digital tattoo lets you control devices with mind power alone
A patch of gold electrodes you can wear behind your ear for up to two weeks will track your brainwaves 24/7 and let you control devices with your mind 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It’s On: Batman and Superman Discuss Their New Trailer Over Coffee [Video]
Even Superman think the new Star Wars trailer was better, and Supes is right, I hope Disney leaves Han or Chewie alone in the next movie. If one of them die, I’ll make a total fool of myself at the cinema when I start sobbing uncontrollably in front of the whole audience. [HISHE] The post It’s On: Batman and Superman … [Link]
Mashable » Two hostages accidentally killed in U.S. drone strike
A January U.S. counterterrorism operation resulted in the death of two people whom al-Qaeda had held hostage for years, the White House revealed on Thursday President Obama said he takes full responsibility for the incident and apologized to the hostages' families. "I profoundly regret what happened," he said. See also: Drone Beat: 500 strikes in 12 years, an animated history and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First human embryos genetically modified – more will come
There is a long way to go before we can tinker with our genes but tests have been done in human embryos to find out whether it can be safe and effective 
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Mashable » Beyoncé, Jay Z rumored to release joint album on Tidal
Is this Tidal's saving grace? Or just a form of marriage counseling for Beyoncé and Jay Z? DJ Skee, Fuse host and chairman of the digital media agency Skeematic, casually announced in a news report Wednesday that a joint album between hip-hop's First Couple is "nearing completion" and is set to release exclusively on the new music streaming service Tidal (un-coincidentally … [Link]
Mashable » 'I lived because I was lucky': Migrant survivors mourn in Malta
MARSA, Malta — One by one, the bare brown caskets were carried into a white tent. They weren't marked with religious symbols, but numbers: body No. 101, body No. 102, and so on. In all, 24 unidentified bodies — victims of last weekend's tragedy on the Mediterranean that killed more than 800 migrants — were laid on a red carpet See … [Link]
Popular Science » Robobarista Can Learn How To Operate Your Coffee Machine
Robots that can make coffee are old news. What about a robot that can learn to operate every gadget in your kitchen? [Link]
Mashable » A magnifying glass is the perfect tool for the eco-friendly jerk
Warning: This video contains strong language which some viewers may find offensive. Some pranks are a little greener than others The sun is a force to be reckoned with, capable of slowly burning your unsuspecting friends too busy texting someone to notice. Of course you can actually do some real physical and emotional damage to someone, so you really shouldn't … [Link]
Mashable » 1913 color photos reveal vivid reds like you've never seen
Christina O'Gorman, photographed by her father at Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England. Christina's choice of swimming costume was a fortuitous one since red was a colour which the Autochrome process captured particularly well.Image: RPS/Science and Society Picture Library/Getty ImagesMervyn O'Gorman was 42 when he took these pictures of his daughter, Christina O'Gorman at Lulworth Cove, in the English county of Dorset. He photographed Christina we~ a red … [Link]
Slashdot » Wellness App Author Lied About Cancer Diagnosis
Freshly Exhumed writes: Wellness advocate Belle Gibson, who translated her high profile as a cancer survivor into publishing success, has admitted her cancer diagnosis was not real. Ms Gibson, 23, who claimed to have healed terminal brain cancer by eating wholefoods, made the admission in an interview with the Australian Women's Weekly. The success of Gibson's book, The Whole Pantry, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geeks Craft Complex Cardboard Armors to Annihilate Each Other in Glorious Combat [Video]
That looks fun! “Les Cartonnades” is an event located in Lyon, France, where a bunch of guys craft elaborate cardboard armors to fight against each other until their are all but gone. [LyonEvents | Via GU] The post Geeks Craft Complex Cardboard Armors to Annihilate Each Other in Glorious Combat [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Illusion allows people to feel what it is like to be invisible
It's the superhero power we all want. Now you can experience what it might feel like with the help of a brush and some virtual reality goggles 
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Slashdot » POS Vendor Uses Same Short, Numeric Password Non-Stop Since 1990
mask.of.sanity writes: Fraud fighters David Byrne and Charles Henderson say one of the world's largest Point of Sale systems vendors has been slapping the same default passwords – 166816 – on its kit since 1990. Worse still: about 90 per cent of customers are still using the password. Fraudsters would need physical access to the PoS in question to exploit … [Link]
Mashable » TV show revivals that worked (and the ones that didn't)
There’s a mourning period all fans go through when a great TV show comes to an end So, when that show's cast comes together for another project that takes place in a world of which many were once fond, there's always the risk of tarnishing the memory. The challenge, of course, has not stopped networks from pursuing the rare instance where … [Link]
Slashdot » Except For Millennials, Most Americans Dislike Snowden
HughPickens.com writes: Newsmax reports that according to according to KRC Research about 64 percent of Americans familiar with Snowden hold a negative opinion of him. However 56 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 have a positive opinion of Snowden which contrasts sharply with older age cohorts. Among those aged 35-44, some 34 percent have positive attitudes … [Link]
Mashable » 4 tricks for answering unexpected interview questions
Seemingly out of nowhere, strange interview questions like, "If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?" or "Tell me about your most awkward moment," have become surprisingly popular with hiring managers. As if the interview process wasn't stressful enough. So, what can you do when an interviewer wants to hear about your most creative Halloween costume? Here's … [Link]
Mashable » You can't 'outrun' obesity: Study says exercise doesn't help weight loss
LONDON — A team of British cardiologists have said it's time to "bust the myth" that regular exercise tackles obesity. The strongly-worded editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, published in the May edition of the journal, says you can't outrun a bad diet and that although regular exercise reduces the risk of developing a number of health issues such … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things you didn't know about Loretta Lynch
After five months of waiting in the wings, Loretta Lynch will finally get her confirmation vote for attorney general in the Senate. The exceptionally long delay, which President Obama last week called "crazy" and "embarrassing," was due to a variety of political reasons. But on Thursday, Lynch, who will replace Eric Holder, is expected to win approval with the support of … [Link]
Mashable » 14 traits every successful social media manager should have
The days of getting by with simple knowledge of how to schedule tweets in advance or research hash tags are long over. Competent social media managers not only need to be on top of current events and trends, they need to understand what works and what doesn't, have an in-depth understanding of multiple channels, and have a vast toolkit for analyzing … [Link]
Mashable » The best islands in the world (according to travelers)
If you love the feel of the ocean — or maybe the taste of champagne — this is the destination list for you. TripAdvisor this week released its list of the best islands for travelers, including more than 100 islands all around the globe, as part of its Travelers' Choice awards. See also: These are the best global destinations according to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Biggest dark matter detector lies in wait for antisocial WIMPs
The world's most sensitive dark matter detector is poised to join the hunt for WIMPs, the world's most elusive particles 
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Mashable » Woman 'disappears' into a hole in the pavement in London
LONDON — A woman has reportedly fallen into a hole in a pavement on North End Road in London. The unidentified women was seen "disappearing" by a passerby who posted photos of the hole on Instagram. Kate Sissons posted several photos of the hole outside the Marrakech Express cafe in Fulham, adding that she'd seen a woman fall into it. "OMG! … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 23 April 2015
Future of Working: Real World Robotics, Medical & Health Robotics (YouTube) — interesting talk by Kiwi Foo alum, Jonathan Roberts, given to a Future of Working event. New class of tools, where the human uses them but they won’t let … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Architectural Considerations for Hadoop Applications – $29.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Architectural Considerations for Hadoop Applications" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-24 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Slashdot » Security Companies Accused of Exaggerating Iran's Cyberthreats Against the US
An anonymous reader writes: A widely-read report accusing Iran of hundreds of thousands of cyberattacks against the U.S. is being criticized as hugely inaccurate as well as motivated by marketing and politics, according to a new whitepaper and critics around the security industry. The original report, solicited by a conservative think tank and published by Norse in the lead up … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Your smartphone's secrets could help you bag a bank loan
Who you call, what you post on Facebook and where you are will soon all be used by banks to gauge how much money you can borrow 
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Mashable » 23 Apple Watch apps that want to change the way you travel
Travel apps were featured prominently during the reveal of the Apple Watch. And it makes sense — what better use of a smartwatch than portable translator, hotel room key and navigation aide? Travel companies that have already announced additional app functionality for the Apple Watch include major airlines and hotels, as well as general booking sites, travel guide companies and transit … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon gets Russell Crowe to sing 'Balls in your mouth'
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 each year, roughly corresponds to one of the greatest environmental tragedies in recent history — the British Petroleum oil spill, which began on April 20, 2010 To mark the occasion, Jimmy Fallon got Russell Crowe to sing with him on Wednesday's edition of The Tonight Show and show everyone what happens if you try … [Link]
Mashable » iPet Companion is the 'purrfect' way to play with a real cat online
You can now play with a cat without having to actually play with a cat. Chances are that no matter what you're doing right now you'd rather be playing with a cat- unless you're already playing with a cat (in that case, we congratulate you — you're living the dream). For those of us not lucky enough to currently be taking … [Link]
Mashable » The $400 million home of Ukraine's greatest soccer club is empty
KIEV, Ukraine — Shakhtar Donetsk has for decades been one of Eastern Europe's premier soccer clubs. It has won Ukraine's premier league five years straight, and it's $400 million Donbass Arena played host to the Euro 2012 championships But for nearly a year, as war rages in eastern Ukraine, the 50,000 seat stadium has sat empty, damaged by shelling, and … [Link]
Mashable » After a ruff week, Malcolm Turnbull lets his website go to the dogs
On Thursday afternoon, many were surprised to find a four-legged guest writer waxing lyrical on the blog of Australia's Communication Minister, Malcolm Turnbull — a known dog lover. See also: Australian minister Malcolm Turnbull is your GQ coverboy @TurnbullMalcolm at last, a sensible policy advisor — Mike A.T. Edwards (@mikeATedwards) April 23, 2015 A kelpie named Dusty apparently had some strong views … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Is a hole in the head the answer to traumatic brain injury?
An extreme surgical procedure may save lives but the quality of that life is under scrutiny. Clare Wilson joins the surgeons examining if it's worth the risk 
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Mashable » EU holding an emergency summit on Mediterranean migrant crisis
European Union leaders are holding an emergency summit Thursday to find ways to tackle the rising numbers of migrants making the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean. See also: Where the nameless bodies go: Mourning the migrants who died More than 800 people drowned in a shipwreck on Saturday off the coast of Libya in the deadliest migrant boat sinking incident ever … [Link]
Mashable » Surprise, surprise: Australians are still pirating 'Game of Thrones'
Once again, Australians have proven beyond any doubt they are really, really into Game of Thrones. See also: Spoilers are coming: First four 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 episodes leaked On April 11, the day before season five of the HBO show was set to air, four leaked episodes began to appear on torrenting sites. Not long after, it seems, Australians began … [Link]
Mashable » Rare pod of 15 killer whales filmed in Australia
An Australian fisherman has captured a rare pod of killer whales on his phone. Luke Burton and his mate were in the company of the beautiful beasts for 15 minutes, while they frolicked playfully alongside their fishing boat in Fog Bay in the Northern Territory. He said the small whales were two-metres in length while the larger ones were up … [Link]
Mashable » Check your order, Apple has announced it is sending Apple Watches early
If you are on the May or June list for Apple Watch delivery, we may have good news for you Apple is sending out watch units prior to the stated delivery date on a bunch of orders. Eagle-eyed Apple obsessives and readers of 9to5Mac noticed their order statuses changing from "processing" to "preparing for shipment," the website reported on Wednesday. The … [Link]
Slashdot » Hubble Spots Star Explosion Astronomers Can't Explain
schwit1 writes: The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted the explosion of a star that does not fit into any theory for stellar evolution. "The exploding star, which was seen in the constellation Eridanus, faded over two weeks — much too rapidly to qualify as a supernova. The outburst was also about ten times fainter than most supernovae, explosions that destroy … [Link]
Mashable » Google gets some competition in the smartphone translator app space
It’s not often that an app comes along just as you think of needing it, but that's exactly what happened this weekend when I stumbled upon a new app focused on language translation I was in the middle of showing a friend how well Siri takes dictation in English and Japanese (my input) and French and Spanish (her input) when she … [Link]
Mashable » Google offers virtual tour of prison where Nelson Mandela was held
The island prison where Nelson Mandela was held for nearly two decades during South African apartheid is now open for online tourists. Google has launched a virtual tour of the infamous Robben Island prison colony off the coast of Cape Town, now a UN World Heritage site and one of South Africa's most visited landmarks. Viewers can now roam the drab … [Link]
Slashdot » Ancient Hangover Cure Discovered In Greek Texts
An anonymous reader writes with good news for people looking for an old cure for an old problem. Trying to ease a bad hangover? Wearing a necklace made from the leaves of a shrub called Alexandrian laurel would do the job, according to a newly translated Egyptian papyrus. The "drunken headache cure" appears in a 1,900-year-old text written in Greek … [Link]
Mashable » Groupon Australia recalls counterfeit, holey Durex condoms
Dodgy condoms with Durex branding sold on the deals website, Groupon Australia, have been recalled. See also: Groupon coyly responds to sex jokes about phallic banana product The condoms, which include branding of Durex's "Extra Safe," "Thin Feel" and "Performa" product lines, are counterfeit, and may come with serious flaws such as holes in the latex, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook photo comparing vaccinations to rape prompts severe backlash
An anti-vaccination group in Australia has been linked to an image posted on social media that compares vaccinations to rape. The image, posted on Wednesday on a Facebook page related to the Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network (AVN), has since been deleted after widespread backlash. See also: No link found between measles vaccine and autism, even for high-risk kids The black and white … [Link]
Mashable » Google rolls out Box integration, improved videoconferencing
Google is ramping up its efforts to lure workplaces into using its Chrome browser and Chromebook laptops with a handful of updates. The tech giant said at its first Chrome Live event on Wednesday that it wants to let companies more closely integrate office-focused services into the Chromebook as part of its Chrome for Work program. Chromebook users will now be … [Link]
Mashable » Why Box is going after startups
If Box CEO Aaron Levie made one thing clear during the company's second annual developer conference Wednesday it's that startup developers should be paying very close attention to the cloud-based company. To sweeten the pitch, the company not only unveiled a suite of new developer tools — including a "Developer Edition" of the platform — but announced new partnerships with two … [Link]
Mashable » Family of Michael Brown to sue Ferguson for wrongful death
The family of Michael Brown, the unarmed 18-year-old fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri in August, plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, according to a statement released by the family's attorney Wednesday night. The family and attorneys plan to speak about the lawsuit at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Clayton Thursday morning. … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Offers Expedited Apple Watch Order Lottery To Developers
An anonymous reader writes: Apple is sending out invites to random registered developers, giving them the chance to buy an Apple Watch with guaranteed delivery by the end of the month. "Special Opportunity for an Expedited Apple Watch Order," the invite email states. "We want to help give Apple developers the opportunity to test their WatchKit apps on Apple Watch … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lego Movie' writer/directors to create animated 'Spider-Man' film for Sony
LAS VEGAS — The Lego Movie writer/directors Phillip Lord and Chris Miller are creating a fully animated Spider-Man film for Sony Pictures, the studio announced Wednesday night at CinemaCon. Tom Rothman, the studio's newly minted chairman after the departure of Amy Pascal, broke the news from the stage at Ceasars Palace, where hundreds of exhibitors were on hand for the annual … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Gates defends eating meat amid environmental criticism
Microsoft billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates wants you to know that eating meat can be part of a healthy diet. In a blog post on April 21, Gates raised environmental concerns about the carbon footprint of livestock cultivation as meat consumption rises in developing nations. But he also says that meat can impart health benefits. SEE ALSO: Americans don't talk about … [Link]
Mashable » Timelapse shows ash billowing out of volcano in Chile, sparking lightning
Chile's Calbuco volcano explosively erupted on Wednesday evening, sending ash and other material high into the stratosphere. The volcano is located in southern Chile, within the Llanquihue National Reserve and about 22 miles outside the city of Puerto Montt According to the Global Volcanism Project of the Smithsonian Institution, the volcano last erupted in 1972, and has a history of … [Link]
Mashable » Bug Darth Vader mask might as well be made from nightmares
Because Darth Vader wasn't scary enough already. Artist Klaus Enrique loves using nature as a medium for his artwork. His latest creation is the product of over 150 insects to create one of the most terrifying faces in the galaxy. See also: These animal sculptures made out of food will make you hungry for nature Enrique spent over 300 hours carefully … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon deliveries to your car trunk is now a real thing, in Germany
Delivery of Amazon goods via flying drones might sound outlandish to some, but another, mobile app-powered experiment may draw similarly raised eyebrows: Amazon deliveries to your car trunk. The experiment was revealed on Wednesday by automaker Audi on its website See also: Amazon Unveils Flying Delivery Drones on '60 Minutes' Launched as a pilot program in partnership with Amazon Prime and … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet's most hated man is finally ready to take his company public
Everyone told Noel Biderman not to start his company, AshleyMadison, an internet dating site for infidelity. His parents, friends, lawyers he'd worked with— all of them said no Then his wife finally asked if he was serious about the idea. When he said yes, she gave him the go ahead. "If you want to test the validity of your relationship, ask … [Link]
Mashable » 'My Kid Can't Eat This' understands your kid's picky palate
Cutting crusts off sandwiches, picking the marshmallows out of Lucky Charms, not having any of their food groups touching on the plate — it's time for us all to accept the fact that kids are the original foodies A new Instagram account called "MyKidCantEatThis" is inviting parents to provide evidence of their child's food-fussiness by posting photos of the food they … [Link]
Slashdot » House Bill Slashes Research Critical To Cybersecurity
dcblogs writes: A U.S. House bill that will set the nation's basic research agenda for the next two years increases funding for computer science, but at the expense of other research areas. The funding bill, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), the chair of the Science, Space and Technology Committee, hikes funding for computer science, but cuts — almost by … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning images of the Calbuco volcano eruption in Chile
What’s Earth Day without an erupting volcano? The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupted Wednesday for the first time in 42 years, causing the evacuation of 1,500 residents of three nearby towns, the Associated Press reports. The areas surrounding the volcano have also been put on high alert See also: Earth in limbo: Gripping photos of what's at stake "For us … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ServiceNow Entices Devs with New Enterprise App Store
As part of a concerted effort to entice developers to build applications on top of its cloud platform, ServiceNow this week opened its own app store.
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Mashable » No, there's no waterfall on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Another Sydney storm, another Photoshop fake. See also: It's still fake: Surfers ride waves in Sydney Harbour after wild storm Whenever it rains, it seems there's nothing Sydneysiders like to do more than hole up with a cozy cup of tea, put their ugg boots on, fire up the laptop and have a nice little Photoshop session. Wednesday's fake photo of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a Nick Jonas concert for free on Periscope
Turn your chin music up, puff your chest and get ready to face your phone for Wednesday night's Nick Jonas concert, coming to you via Twitter's live-streaming app Periscope. Hilton will stream the "Jealous" singer's intimate set from Hilton Anatole in Dallas, his hometown, at 8:15 p.m. CT as part of the brand's entertainment campaign Hilton@PLAY. A link to the concert … [Link]
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