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 » Michael Jackson treadmill routine blows your workout out of the water
Going to the gym can be a little intimidating — especially if your personal trainer happens to be channeling the King of Pop himself Trainer Trent Ruban decided to kick things up a notch at Goodlife Fitness' 36 anniversary party in Kitchener, Ontario, and proceeded to bust out some pretty sweet Michael Jackson-esque moves to "The Way You Make Me … [Link]
Slashdot » Allegation: Philly Cops Leaned Suspect Over Balcony To Obtain Password
An anonymous reader writes with this news from Ars Technica: If you want access to encrypted data on a drug dealer's digital device, you might try to break the crypto—or you might just try to break the man. According to testimony from a police corruption trial currently roiling the city of Philadelphia, officers from an undercover drug squad took the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Myfox API, Wunderground, U.S. Department of Labor SDKs
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » Patents Show Google Fi Was Envisioned Before the iPhone Was Released
smaxp writes: Contrary to reports, Google didn't become a mobile carrier with the introduction of Google Fi. Google Fi was launched to prove that a network-of-networks serves smartphone users better than a single mobile carrier's network. Patents related to Google Fi, filed in early 2007, explain Google's vision – smartphones negotiate for and connect to the fastest network available. The … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Aren’t We Eating More Bugs?
Crispy cricket tacos, bee larvae sandwiches, banana worm bread–you may already know that bug-based recipes are all the rage lately. But even in the face of evidence that… [Link]
Mashable » Baltimore protesters expect police brutality demonstrations to continue as outrage simmers
Police admitted at a press conference on Friday that they should have called for medical attention for Freddie Gray before they dumped him into the back of a van after arresting him earlier this month But that doesn't mean anyone's losing his or her job over it. The six officers involved in the arrest of Gray—a black man who died in … [Link]
Mashable » Everything worth saying about the Apple Watch
It's been a big week in the tech world. The Apple Watch finally hit stores on Friday, and Google announced the launch of its anticipated new wireless service, Project Fi, on Wednesday. See also: Google Project Fi is full of promise and questions We discuss these product launches and what they mean for consumers in the latest episode of MashTalk, … [Link]
Mashable » Chipotle's Apple Watch app reminds you it's always burrito time
It’s a great week for burrito lovers looking to minimize interaction with other humans First, Chipotle announced that it would begin delivery, and now, the Mexican fast food chain has unveiled a new app for the Apple Watch, which became available on Friday. See also: 25 Apple Watch apps you need on your wrist The app will let you place your … [Link]
Mashable » 99 problems: Why Jay Z's Tidal streaming service became a train wreck
Tidal, the music streaming service bought for $56 million and relaunched by Jay Z earlier this year, seemed like it had everything going for it in its battle with rival services, such as Pandora and Spotify It had technical superiority; unlike those other services, Tidal streams music at the near-CD quality level of 1411 kilobytes per second. (Spotify streams at either … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OpenCorporates Heralds Open Data as a Public Good
Chris Taggart, Founder of OpenCorporates believes that their API will be the principal way that their data is consumed by end users within the next five years.
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Popular Science » Oculus Rift and Robotic Heads: A Match Made In Geek Heaven
DORA, a student-built robot with a highly-articulated neck, maps its head movements to an Oculus Rift. This is telepresence done right. [Link]
Mashable » Cheaper jet fuel gives airlines a bump in profits
DALLAS — For airlines, the record profits keep coming, thanks to cheaper jet fuel. Like motorists, airlines have been saving money at the pump since oil prices began plunging last summer. Even with a recent increase, the spot price of jet fuel is down 40% since September. Airlines are getting such a price break that profits are surging even though their … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch comes with a clever foldable charger in the UK
“Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right," Steve Jobs, the late Apple co-founder who was known for sweating all the details, once said. The Apple Watch has been described as gorgeous product crafted with the finest attention to materials and details. But Apple didn't stop at the main attraction, it also redesigned something that gets less love: the power … [Link]
Slashdot » Bees Prefer Nectar Laced With Neonicotinoids
Taco Cowboy writes: Neonicotinoids are a class of neuro-active insecticides chemically similar to nicotine. Neonicotinoids kill insects by overwhelming and short-circuiting their central nervous systems (PDF). Shell and Bayer started the development of neonicotinoids back in the 1980s and 1990s. Since this new group of pesticides came to market, the bee population has been devastated in regions where they have … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This LEGO Re-Creation of the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Trailer is AMAZING [Video]
From Brotherhood Workshop: After 5 months of work (off and on) my shot for shot re-creation of the Age of Ultron teaser is finally finished! Hope you enjoy it! Here’s the original trailer for reference: [BrotherhoodWorkshop] The post This LEGO Re-Creation of the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Trailer is AMAZING [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Is This Weird 3-Story Solar Powered Jet The Airliner Of The Future?
The Progress Eagle is a gigantic concept airliner by designer Oscar Viñals. It's an amazing air transit behemoth, with solar panels and a giant wind turbine, all for a… [Link]
Mashable » U.S. takes reigns of Arctic Council amid geopolitical tension, rapid warming
The United States formally took the reins of the governing body for the Arctic region on Friday at a meeting above the Arctic Circle, in Iqaluit, Canada Secretary of State John Kerry, who is attending the Arctic Council ministerial meeting, says the U.S. will use the two-year chairmanship of the Council to focus on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases such as … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Telltale and Marvel Teaming Up for New Game
Telltale games, the makers of such awesome licensed games as Walking Dead and Game of Thrones has just announced their newest team up for their next game. While we know nothing about the actual game or who will be in it, we know one thing: they will be working with Marvel comics. If you have EVER played a Telltale game … [Link]
Mashable » A new creative team at Oculus tossed out the rules of film to tell a VR story
Darkness. For a few brief seconds, the world around you disappears completely. Then, a single point of light flares up. It bobs up and down, left and right ever so gently, like it's caught in a breeze. It's only when the light drifts closer that you realize the truth: this is a digital representation of a firefly. See also: 'Inside Out' first … [Link]
Mashable » Astronauts can see Milky Way's clouds from International Space Station
Astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station have a unique perspective of the universe Free from Earth’s atmosphere, they are able to see incredible views of the clouds of the Milky Way, a sight that is lost to many Earthlings caught in the glow of light pollution on the planet See also: Astronauts celebrate Earth Day with incredible photos, video … [Link]
Mashable » Don't ever ask the Internet to edit your vacation photos
The internet has done it again. Instagrammer Sid Frisjes loves taking purposely bad tourist photos and captioning them with the hashtag "#NailedIt." Frisjes recently went to Paris, where he took another signature photo fail trying to touch the top of the Eiffel Tower. His photo somehow ended up on the anonymous image board, 4Chan. 
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Popular Science » Volcano Eruptions, A Pocket Shark, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Slashdot » Github DDoS Attack As Seen By Google
New submitter opensec writes: Last month GitHub was hit by a massive DDoS attack originating from China. On this occasion the public discovered that the NSA was not the only one with a QUANTUM-like capability. China has its own "Great Cannon" that can inject malicious JavaScript inside HTTP traffic. That weapon was used in the GitHub attack. People using Baidu … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Samsung Needs Developer Help to Make Apple Watch Killer
Samsung has a new SDK on deck for its Gear-branded line of wearables. The SDK isn't available yet, but it paints a clear picture of Samsung's desperation to compete with Apple.
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Mashable » Angelina Jolie slams U.N., says Syrian refugee crisis is 'sickening'
Angelina Jolie slammed the U.N. for failing Syrian refugees during a briefing to the Security Council on Friday. "We cannot look at Syria, and the evil that has arisen from the ashes of indecision, and think this is not the lowest point in the world's inability to protect and defend the innocent," Jolie, a U.N. special envoy for refugees, told the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Mad Max’ Gameplay Trailer
The new Mad Max movie looks like it might be one of the best action films ever made. For a while now, people have wondered how the new game would stack up. While it may not look as insane as the new film, it looks wholly badass and it’s about damn time we got to walk in Max’s dirtied shoes. … [Link]
Popular Science » Drones Fly Over Melting Arctic Ice For Science
North of Norway, the robots wait. From a laboratory on Svalbard, a team of researchers led by Christopher Zappa of Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory… [Link]
Mashable » If Sonic the Hedgehog was real, he would look something like this
Hedgehogs are cute enough on their own, but add some motion graphics and sound effect, and you've got a whole new edgy look for your spiky friend. This real-life Sonic, Marutaro is already a bit of an online sensation, thanks to his delightful Instagram account Perhaps this is the little hedgie's way of letting Hollywood know he's ready to take … [Link]
Mashable » Hiker films Chilean volcano the moment it begins to erupt
There's nothing like a relaxing hike around a Chilean volcano to enjoy the outdoors — until said volcano begins violently erupting. And that's what happened when one hiker approached the Calbuco volcano on Wednesday afternoon. See also: Erupting volcano puts on a dazzling lightning display in Chile "There aren't many people here," the hiker says in Spanish, with the sound … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft, Chip Makers Working On Hardware DRM For Windows 10 PCs
writertype writes: Last month, Microsoft began talking about PlayReady 3.0, which adds hardware DRM to secure 4K movies. Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are all building it in, according to Microsoft. "Older generations of PCs used software-based DRM technology. The new hardware-based technology will know who you are, what rights your PC has, and won’t ever allow your PC to … [Link]
Mashable » Sony: Hack class-action lawsuit invalid because no one's ID has been stolen
LOS ANGELES — No one has been the victim of identity theft in the five months since the cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment exposed reams of sensitive data, so a class-action lawsuit should be dismissed, the studio argues in court documents acquired Friday by Mashable. A pair of similar lawsuits, filed in late December, claimed Sony should have known better … [Link]
Mashable » Jealous dog will not stand for pig hogging all the belly rubs
Lack of belly rubs makes Ruby the dog hopping mad. Poppy the pig, from Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary in Victoria, Australia, really loves belly rubs. But so does Ruby, who has found one way of getting her handler's attention. Some dogs just don't know how to share. 
And this is why you should never flip off monkeys Michael Jackson treadmill … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Mulesoft’s Anypoint API Platform Gains Support For OpenAm
API and other integration resources managed by Mulesoft’s Anypoint Platform for APIs can now be automatically included under the umbrella of organizational access control and authentication governed by OpenAm (disclosure: Mulesoft is the parent company to ProgrammableWeb.com).
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Mashable » University of Florida suspends fraternity whose members spat at disabled military veterans
A University of Florida fraternity whose expelled members who spat at a group of disabled military veterans on a beach resort has been suspended. The fraternity has already expelled three of the men. Zeta Beta Tau executive director Laurence Bolotin said in a statement published Friday that it made the expulsions after concluding its members behaved inappropriately. See also: How do … [Link]
Mashable » Parody of chef Jamie Oliver chopping onions will make you cry with laughter
YouTube channel Yes It's Funny saw a perfect parody opportunity in chef Jamie Oliver's instructional video on chopping onions: What if the cutaway shots of Oliver's hands were actually doing ridiculous things while the celebrity chef spouted sage instructions? The resulting spoof is perfectly edited to look as though Oliver is, in fact, giving us all the most preposterous onion-chopping … [Link]
Popular Science » Falcon With GPS Could Save Birds From Wind Turbines
Falcons are perfected aerial machines, evolved over millennia to be very, very good at being falcons. Unfortunately, upstart Homo sapiens have put a few obstacles in the… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » That Damn Door from ‘Bloodborne’
So as many gamers know, Bloodborne is a magnificent, challenging, atmospheric game that has most people who play it chomping at the bit to get deeper and unlock all of its glorious secrets. And boy, does it have secrets (like the fabled beast mode, which we have hinted at here before). But on thing seems to really be pissing gamers … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Watch Launches
An anonymous reader writes: The Apple Watch's release date has arrived: retailers around the world have quietly begun putting them on their shelves, and customers are beginning to receive their shipments. Reviews have been out for a while, including thoughtful ones from John Gruber and Nilay Patel. Apple has published a full user guide for the software, and iFixit has … [Link]
Mashable » Abercrombie & Fitch kicks out shirtless models, ending an era of abs
Apparently, sex doesn't always sell Such is the case for teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, which has long been notorious for shamelessly using half-naked male models on billboards and shopping bags and as live props in front of stores to lure in customers. See also: Blogger Challenges Abercrombie's 'Skinny' Image But starting on Friday, the retailer announced that such flashes of … [Link]
Mashable » Gay teen just wants a prom date, so his best friend saves the day
Oh, to be young and waiting for someone to ask you to prom. As girls flocked to the mall searching for that perfect, poofy and bedazzled dress, Anthony Martinez was waiting for someone to ask him to prom. And, as his Twitter feed suggests (in subtle all-caps), he really, really wanted a date See also: 21 Clever Promposals You'd Never Turn … [Link]
Mashable » Chill, Deadheads: John Mayer may tour with Dead members, not the Grateful Dead
LOS ANGELES — John Mayer and a few surviving members of the Grateful Dead may be ramping up a fall tour that would follow the band's "Fare Thee Well" sayonara shows — but it won't impugn the spirit of their finality because not all the Dead's remaining players would be involved, Mashable has learned. Billboard reported on Friday that Mayer is … [Link]
Popular Science » French Company Plans To Make Custom Perfume That Smells Like Your Loved One
People find all sorts of inventive ways to continue the legacy of their recently deceased relatives. Some start charity funds; others hang on to photographs or old keepsakes. But as Katia Apalategui, a 52-year-old French insurance saleswoman, mourned the death of her father seven years ago, she was inspired to try to capture his scent in a perfume. She teamed … [Link]
Mashable » Diet Pepsi is replacing aspartame as its sweetener
PepsiCo says it's dropping aspartame from Diet Pepsi in response to customer worries and replacing it with sucralose, another artificial sweetener commonly known as Splenda. The decision to swap sweeteners comes as Americans keep turning away from popular diet sodas. Rival Coca-Cola said this week that sales volume for Diet Coke, which also uses aspartame, fell 5 percent in North America … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Opbeat Applications Study Highlights Error Timing Concerns
A new study (downloadable as a PDF) by DevOps platform Opbeat shows that a majority of Web and mobile application errors occur outside normal working hours.
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Slashdot » How and Why the U-Pick Game Marathon Raises Money With Non-Stop Gaming (Video)
On June 12 through 14th of this year, the fourth (not "fourth annual," but close) iteration of the U-Pick Video Game Marathon for Charity –“UPickVG IV” for short –will be streaming on an Internet connection near you. The U-Pick crew's volunteers will be playing and broadcasting video games, non-stop, as a fundraiser for Charity Water, a cause they've supported since … [Link]
Mashable » Steam allows content creators to sell their 'Skyrim' game add-ons
Developer Valve is now giving amateur programmers the opportunity to sell their homebrewed game add-ons via gaming platform Steam. The new update for Steam Workshop, a feature built into the Steam client that showcases the work of amateur developers, allows content creators to offer their work for free, at a set price or as a "pay-what-you-want" proposition. The cost (or lack thereof) on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Outlander' video foreshadows darker than ever Jack Randall
If you didn't already think Capt. Jack Randall was one of the most ruthless characters on TV, prepare yourself As teased in the Outlander featurette below, exclusive to Mashable, the sadistic man who has beat Jamie nearly to death, attempted to rape Claire, and is pretty much a terrible person is about to hit new levels In an attempt not to … [Link]
Mashable » Risk and reward inside the world's gnarliest sailing race
Amory Ross is cutting out, but that's understandable — he's a couple hundred miles off the Brazilian coast aboard a high-performance sailboat that's slicing its way through the Atlantic Ocean toward the equator about a thousand miles away, then on up to Rhode Island from there. Our Skype call is being relayed through Alicante, Spain, where a communications center tracks Ross' … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is The Actual Variant Cover of the Newest ‘X-Files’ Comic
So no kidding, this is the variant cover to the 2015 ‘X-Files‘ Annual comic. Maybe this is how they are celebrating the rebirth of the show? Maybe this is an old photo taken from an episode and they thought it would be funny? Maybe they just lost their minds and went all nutty on us? Either way, it might be … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The Vital Question: Finding answers about the origin of life
Life was shaped by the very thing that fuelled it, linking questions about everything from our lifespan to the nature of alien life, argues a book by Nick Lane 
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Mashable » Anita Sarkeesian, Ashley Judd aren't ignoring violent trolls — they're fighting back
After dealing with her fair share of trolls, video blogger Anita Sarkeesian knows one thing for sure — she detests the term itself “I think the word troll is kind of a problem," she said on April 24, speaking to a mostly female audience at the Women in the World summit, a three day event in New York City that tackles … [Link]
Mashable » Time Warner Cable, fresh from its Comcast breakup, gets interest from another suitor
Ever have that ex that just wouldn't leave you alone? So does Time Warner Cable. Less than 24 hours after news broke that Comcast was backing out of its merger deal with Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications stepped in to start wooing the company Charter Communications, the third-largest cable TV provider in the U.S., is already having low-level talks with TWC … [Link]
Popular Science » Celebrate Hubble's 25th Birthday With 26 Of Its Most Gorgeous Images
Twenty-five years ago today, Hubble launched into space, nestled in the bay of the Space Shuttle Discovery. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Top 10 Travel APIs: Uber, TripAdvisor and Expedia
The widespread adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices has led to an increasing demand for travel-related mobile apps. According to a recent ProgrammableWeb article, business travel is a $1.12 trillion global opportunity for apps and services.
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Mashable » 5 things the feds could have spent $55 million on instead of Barry Bonds
The federal government spent at least an estimated $55 million to investigate and prosecute former MLB star Barry Bonds for obstruction of justice for allegedly lying about using steroids in 2003, ultimately securing a conviction against the slugger in 2011 Whether or not you respect Bonds as a player, the argument that a government with trillions of dollars of national debt … [Link]
Slashdot » German Intelligence Helped NSA Spy On EU Politicians and Companies
An anonymous reader writes: We've known for some time already that intelligence agencies operate beyond rules, laws, and regulations. Now, we learn that the NSA and the German intelligence service, BND, lied and withheld information about misuse from the German Chancellor's Office. "The BND realized as early as 2008 that some of the selectors were not permitted according to its … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch fanatics camp outside stores, as first batch of devices are delivered
The Apple Watch started arriving on doorsteps nationwide on Friday, marking the first time Apple's much-hyped smartwatch has landed on consumer wrists. While some stayed up until 3 a.m. to order one online two weeks ago, many others camped out in long lines outside select stores overnight Friday. Securing the coveted Apple Watch isn't easy. In fact, you can't walk into … [Link]
Mashable » 'Seinfeld' fans would kill for Kat Dennings' personal voicemail message
Kat Dennings is walking on air after an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden led to a customized voicemail message, courtesy of Jason Alexander. Alexander, who famously played George Costanza on Seinfeld, was also a guest on Corden's show. Dennings revealed to Alexander that she's had George's famous answering machine song set as her personal voicemail for … [Link]
Mashable » This 4-year-old dance diva knows all the cool moves
Four-year-old Heaven King is a tiny force to be reckoned with After her dance skills racked up millions of YouTube views, she and her mother Tianne landed a spot on Ellen three times Now Heaven has her own adorable music video, choreographed by her mom and set to Silento's "Watch Me." Watch Heaven do the nae nae, the whip and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Guardians of the Galaxy Comic Edition Marvel Legends Exclusive Action Figure Set
Just a quick post to let you guys know about this great offer from my pals over at Entertainment Earth. If you’re a fan of Guardians of the Galaxy and are collecting action figures, you’ll definitely want to check this deal out! For a limited time only, get $20 off plus FREE shipping on your purchase of the Guardians of … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things to know when speaking about transgender people
I identify as a genderqueer individual, and there is a reason why the word "transphobia" makes sense to me It is not because non-transgender people (otherwise called "cisgender") actually fear transgender people, but because society often fears what it doesn’t know See also: Why the president's support of queer youth could save a life like mine That much has been clear … [Link]
Mashable » This is the first time a drone has been refueled in midair
We've seen it happen before on manned aircraft, but during a test flight on Wednesday, an unmanned U.S. Navy X-47B aircraft was refueled in midair. It was the first ever autonomous aerial refueling (commonly known as AAR) of an unmanned aircraft while in flight. The drone received more than 4,000 pounds of fuel from an Omega K-707 tanker over the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: The Cold Hard Truth About Life and That Awesome New Game [Comic]
Yep, that’s what gaming mostly becomes once you become a parent. Now go back to work! A comic by Julia Lepetit and Andrew Bridgman from Dorkly. 
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New Scientist – News » Tax cuts for top earners fail because the theory is broken
Tax breaks for the wealthy were meant to trickle through society to benefit all. It didn't work and inequality just got worse, says economist Ha-Joon Chang 
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Popular Science » Vaccine Prevents Hundreds Of Cases Of Malaria During Experiment
In 2013, almost 600,000 people died of malaria, a disease caused by a parasite passed to humans through mosquito bites. But these deaths–mostly among children in… [Link]
Mashable » 7 things we just found out about the Apple Watch
Thought you knew everything there was to know about the Apple Watch? Think again. Apple fans worldwide began posting their unboxing videos and first-impressions on Friday. While reviews have been out for weeks, we did learn a couple of new things about Apple's first wearable. See also: 23 Apple Watch apps that want to change the way you travel 1. You … [Link]
Mashable » Making people uncomfortable can help your career. These women would know.
Every film directed by a woman is a hurdle crossed. Ava DuVernay, Meryl Streep and documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy can attest to that. "When a woman makes a film, that is a radical act in itself," DuVernay said during the sixth annual Women in the World Summit on Wednesday See also: Hillary Clinton: There's never been a better time to be … [Link]
Mashable » There's no 'right way' to come out in Hollywood
If you didn't already know Bruce Jenner as a former Olympian and patriarch of the Kardashian clan, chances are you now know him from the rampant speculation about his gender and sexuality The media and public have wondered for months whether or not Jenner identifies as transgender. He is expected to discuss his future in a two-hour interview with ABC's Diane … [Link]
Slashdot » Wormholes Untangle a Black Hole Paradox
An anonymous reader writes: Like initials carved in a tree, ER = EPR, as the new idea is known, is a shorthand that joins two ideas proposed by Einstein in 1935. One involved the paradox implied by what he called "spooky action at a distance" between quantum particles (the EPR paradox, named for its authors, Einstein, Boris Podolsky and Nathan … [Link]
Mashable » The Church of Scientology is making a documentary about Louis Theroux
LONDON — Renowned British filmmaker Louis Theroux, who's currently working on a documentary about the Church of Scientology, is himself going to be the subject of a documentary — by the Church of Scientology. In another example of the church deciding that attack is the best form of defence, Scientology lawyers have told Theroux that he'll be the subject of a … [Link]
Mashable » Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger was the creepiest thing at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS — There were plenty of scares at this year's CinemaCon: Theater owners getting sneak peeks at Hollywood's studios' upcoming slates got extended looks at the Poltergeist remake, the latest M. Night Shyamalan weird-a-thon The Visit, and more than a few Jurassic World employees getting, well … eaten. But make no mistake. There was nothing, nothing more frightening than … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tiny robots climb walls carrying more than 100 times their weight
The two robots borrow techniques from both inchworms and geckos to climb up walls while carrying huge loads 
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Mashable » John Hodgman makes his last 'Daily Show' appearance as a deranged billionaire
On Thursday night Jon Stewart said an extravagant goodbye to deranged billionaire John Hodgman. Hodgman, a writer and comedian, has made appearances on The Daily Show since 2005. His deranged billionaire character has become a sort of entitled, solid gold and diamond-encrusted staple on the late night comedy news show. Hodgman's rich alter-ego regularly brags about hanging out with Mitt Romney … [Link]
Mashable » Brewdog is the most extremely confident beer company you'll ever hear of
LONDON — "If you have plans, drop them. Seriously. Come witness something f**king spectacular." That was the message sent to the media ahead of Brewdog's announcement this week that the Scottish brewers are attempting to raise £25 million via a crowdfunding scheme and launching a beer hotel with their ales on tap. Brewdog, to the uninitiated, is an independent brewery based … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API Strategy & Practice / APIDays Kicks Off in Berlin
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Popular Science » Human And Drone Swim With Alaskan Sharks
The normal human response to reports of a deadly shark in the water is to boil the sea, move inland, and spend the rest of one’s life in peaceful isolation at the top of a… [Link]
Mashable » Can the British press still influence its readers' political leanings?
Richard Desmond's decision to donate £1.3m to UKIP's campaign put the role of newspaper barons back on the election agenda. Having flirted with UKIP over recent years, and strongly campaigned for an EU referendum and tougher immigration laws, Desmond's papers, which include The Daily Express, Sunday Express and Daily Star, may now endorse Nigel Farage's party in the run up to … [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest bets it knows just where you'll pin that barn wedding photo
Pinterest is getting smarter. The social network announced a new feature called the "smart board picker" for iOS and Android on Friday, which predicts which boards users will re-pin an image to. See also: How to add a Pinterest button to your iOS sharing options The feature is driven by a "scoring" algorithm that tracks your behavior, based on three things: … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon's Profits Are Floating On a Cloud (Computing)
HughPickens.com writes: The NY Times reports that Amazon unveiled the financial performance of its powerful growth engine for the first time on Thursday, and the numbers looked good, energized primarily by renting processing power to start-ups and, increasingly, established businesses. Amazon said in its first-quarter earnings report that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services, had revenue of $1.57 billion during … [Link]
Mashable » Head-butting lamb is desperate to play with dog friend
It's really awkward when you just want to play and your friends are just not having it This little lamb, appropriately dubbed Lamb Chop, was rejected by her mother at birth, then taken into her family's household for bottle feedings. After spending a little time indoors, it became clear that Lamb Chop considered herself to be the new queen of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Banecat is Back to Torture You Soul Once Again [Video]
Here is the third episode of the fantastic Banecat web series. If you’ve missed episode one and two, you can check ‘em first right here: Episode 1, Episode 2 Be very afraid. [BloodBlitz] The post Banecat is Back to Torture You Soul Once Again [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Fool your friends into thinking you got an Apple Watch with this simple tool
The first wave of Apple Watches is finally arriving to the lucky few who ordered early. Meanwhile, everyone else — except for those willing to line up at boutique stores — will just have to wait until June, when the supply is supposed to catch up with demand. If your Apple Watch is in transit, or you simply didn't want to … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a Boston terrier have the best day ever, in slow-motion
This dog knows how to have fun. Five the Boston terrier ran around British Columbia for this slow motion video produced by YouTube channel, Shift. His owner, Sean Horlor, told Mashable, "we wanted to make him an epic movie trailer, with a throw back to Lassie, but all in slow motion." Five is also well known on the Internet for … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WordPress 4.2 Release Includes TinyMCE API Changes
The latest release of WordPress, version 4.2, labeled Powell, brings support for additional languages, sharing via a “Press This” bookmarklet, emoji support and more.
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Mashable » Daniel Craig turned down $5 million — because James Bond wouldn't use a Sony phone
Everyone can have their hearts broken by handsome men with accents, it turns out — even brands in pursuit of product placement Sony's cellphone division, Sony Mobile, like many of us, really wanted a relationship with Daniel Craig. But the actor rejected their advances, according to leaked emails from last year's Sony Pictures hack. The company offered Craig $5 million to … [Link]
Mashable » How many computers does one astronaut on the space station need?
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly — one of two people participating the International Space Station's first yearlong mission — tweeted out a picture of his room on the ISS, and it is filled with devices Kelly’s photo shows two computers and a tablet set up on a platform across from his green sleeping bag with a restraint that helps keep him from … [Link]
Mashable » A herd of bison is on the loose in upstate New York
Police are trying to round up a small herd of bison that escaped from a farm in upstate New York and crossed a busy stretch of the state's thruway. See also: Bison vs. hunter: Daily life in Yellowstone's crowded wild About 15 of the animals got loose Thursday from a farm in the Rensselaer County town of Schodack, on the river's … [Link]
Slashdot » Pentagon Discloses Network Breach By Russian Hackers
An anonymous reader writes: The Pentagon has disclosed that Russian hackers were able to breach one of its secure networks earlier this year, and referred to the attack as a "worrisome" incident. "Earlier this year, the sensors that guard DOD's unclassified networks detected Russian hackers accessing one of our networks," said defense secretary Ash Carter yesterday during a speech at … [Link]
Mashable » 'Get Your Geek On' is a super fandom mashup for the nerdy masses
Released as the start of a 100-day countdown, the organizers of GeekyCon have mashed up all of the biggest and best fandoms — including the Marvel Universe, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and Supernatural — into a intense Missy Elliott-themed music video. GeekyCon has taken place since 2009, hosting yearly gatherings that blend typical con events like cosplay contests with live … [Link]
Mashable » From Draper to Stark: 4 ways open marketing makes companies smarter
This article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. For marketers coming out of the Mad Men era of classic four-p marketing, the game has changed forever. See also: 3 things to know about marketing to Generation Z Today, the race is won by those who are as … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at the return of 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'
In this TV world littered with reboots and revivals, there's one show you can pretty much count on being exactly as good as the original: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? The popular quiz show, which aired from 2007 to 2009, returns for a new season on May 26 (8 p.m. ET) on FOX. And just like the show … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Close Look at the New Batmobile [Video]
Here’s a short clip taking a quick look at the new Batmobile from the upcoming Batman v Superman movie. It’s black, it’s sleek, it has guns, but I think the previous Batmobile looked tougher than this one. This one looks cooler though. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments! [JoBlo Movie Trailers] The post A Close … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN reporter-ranter Britt McHenry will return to work this weekend after suspension
Britt McHenry, the ESPN reporter who was suspended for a week after footage of her berating a towing company employee leaked online, will reportedly return to work this weekend. McHenry's suspension officially ended on Friday, and she is slated to cover an event this weekend for SportsCenter, according to Sports Illustrated, which cites ESPN executives. But some at the network are … [Link]
Popular Science » The USGS Is Mapping Human-Caused Earthquake Hazards
Just days after Oklahoma's government embraced the idea that human actions could, in fact, cause earthquakes, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) released a report… [Link]
Slashdot » Surgeon Swears Human Head Transplant Isn't a 'Metal Gear Solid' Publicity Stunt
Jason Koebler writes: Dr. Sergio Canavero wants to become the first surgeon to perform a human head transplant. But some discerning gamers noticed that a doctor shown in the trailer for Metal Gear Solid V looks almost exactly like Canavero, leading some to speculate that it's all a viral marketing campaign for the upcoming game. Canavero, however, filed a sworn … [Link]
Mashable » Fitness trackers should fear the Apple Watch
I've tested a countless number of fitness trackers, and typically after a few weeks of use, each one ends up in a box on my desk. My collection has become tracker graveyard, and I'm not alone; studies show they often get shoved into drawers not long after purchase, mainly because there's only so much you can do with the raw … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel's latest super-team is a collaboration with Telltale Games
Marvel Entertainment is teaming up with Telltale Games to tell a story. Let that sink in for a moment — not just because it's cool as hell, but also because the as-yet-unrevealed series won't be premiering until 2017. You have plenty of time. Comic book publisher-turned-transmedia giant Marvel needs no introduction (Age of Ultron next week!), and Telltale is the crew behind … [Link]
Mashable » Terry Crews, Mike Tyson get in touch with their feminine side
Terry Crews would walk a thousand miles to face Mike Tyson. Crews had to get out of his comfort zone and unleash his feminine side on last night's Lip Sync Battle. The actor and body builder belted out Vanessa Carlton's A Thousand Miles with pecs flaring. It's no surprise that he won against Mike Tyson's tight-panted murdering of Salt-N-Pepa's Push … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways to style your Apple Watch in under 60 seconds
It’s Apple Watch Friday. Other than being a historic day for Apple, it also marks one of the first times tech geeks and fashion snobs rub elbows under the same roof at retail stores, internationally. See also: We tested how fashionable the Apple Watch really is The fashion community is already completely fascinated over the new device. To further prove its … [Link]
Mashable » The only thing that can stop a rendition of 'Don't Stop Believin' is a stage collapsing
Parents, staff and other students rushed to forward to help after a stage collapsed into the orchestra pit below during a rendition of "Don't Stop Believin" at Westfield High School in Indiana on Thursday A group of students were gathered on stage for the finale of their student-led "American Pie" musical. More than a dozen were injured and one was … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Turn Conductive Paint Into A Liquid Lightbulb Switch
Q: How can I make conductive paint into a liquid switch that turns a lightbulb on and off? –Patrick Stevenson-Keating A: You’ll need to suspend the water-soluble… [Link]
New Scientist – News » World's first malaria vaccine could be rolled out by end of year
Results suggest millions of cases globally could be averted with the vaccine, which may be approved for use by year end 
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Slashdot » Irish Legislator Proposes Law That Would Make Annoying People Online a Crime
An anonymous reader sends this report from TechDirt: Is Ireland looking to pass a law that would "outlaw ebooks and jail people for annoying others?" Well, no, not really, but that's the sort of unintended consequences that follow when laws are updated for the 21st century using little more than a word swap. Ireland has had long-standing laws against harassment … [Link]
Mashable » Alarmingly handsome Swedish cops break up New York subway fight
Four Swedish cops got more than they bargained for while visiting New York. The blonde-haired bunch, who look more like Scandinavian models than police officers, were headed to see a Broadway show on Wednesday evening when a fight broke out on their train. They stepped in to put their professional skills to use before the New York Police Department arrived. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lord of the Rings' a cappella cover will take you on a journey to Middle Earth
This is one a cappella cover to rule them all. Vocalist Peter Hollens sings "In Dreams" from the Lord of the Rings trilogy using sounds only made by his voice and mouth. Not only does Hollens hit some impressive notes, he incorporates gorgeous Middle Earth-like scenery that is perfect for any LOTR tribute into his video. Hollens is known for … [Link]
Mashable » 5 amazing discoveries made using the Hubble Telescope in the past 25 years
The Hubble Space Telescope has created some amazing pictures of the cosmos during its 25 years in orbit, but that's not the only thing the telescope has accomplished. Information gathered by the long-serving telescope has changed the way we understand the universe. Here are five important discoveries Hubble made possible in its quarter century orbiting Earth: 1. Pinning down the age … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Police can now tell identical twins apart – just melt their DNA
Some crimes are left unsolved because police can't tell which identical twin DNA evidence has come from. Now there's a quick way to tell them apart 
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Mashable » Apple launches 3 new ads to make sure you know about the Apple Watch
In case you've been living under a rock, the Apple Watch is available on Friday. But just to cover its bases, the company has launched three new ads that showcase three different aspects of the wearable See also: 25 Apple Watch apps you need on your wrist The first ad, titled "Rise," shows how the watch enhances the various ways you … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu 15.04 Released, First Version To Feature systemd
jones_supa writes: The final release of Ubuntu 15.04 is now available. A modest set of improvements are rolling out with this spring's Ubuntu. While this means the OS can't rival the heavy changelogs of releases past, the adage "don't fix what isn't broken" is clearly one 15.04 plays to. The headline change is systemd being featured first time in a … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton: There's never been a better time to be a woman
In one her first major speeches since announcing her run for president earlier this month, Hillary Clinton was right at home at the sixth annual Women in the World Summit in New York City. In fact, her speaking at the event was a political statement in and of itself. The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate with a decorated political past — First … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic extremists planned 'kamikaze' attack at the Vatican
Islamic extremists suspected in a bomb attack in a Pakistani market that killed more than 100 people had also planned an attack against the Vatican in 2010 that was never carried out, an Italian prosecutor said Friday. Wiretaps collected as part of an investigation into an Islamic terror network operating in Italy gave "signals of some preparation for a possible attack" … [Link]
Mashable » 'An Ember in the Ashes' is about to rekindle your love of YA
Can you change your destiny? Or is your fate predetermined? Heavy subject matter, yes, but that's exactly what fantasy novelist Sabaa Tahir explores in her YA debut, An Ember In The Ashes (available April 28) See also: 11 Young Adult Books Sure to Make You Cry Ember follows Laia and Elias, two children who live under the brutal rule of … [Link]
Popular Science » Navy Makes Armor Clear As Clay
It’s a transparent armor so good it might turn the phrase “glass cannon” on its head. The Naval Research Laboratory developed a manufacturing process to reliably make a… [Link]
Mashable » This fashion company isn't just chic, it's socially responsible
Roshani Dhekle, a 26-year-old woman from Vadodara, India, wakes up at 6 a.m. to start her 35-kilometer commute to her job as a garment worker in Goraj, a village an hour east. The factory where she works, MSA Ethos, is a far cry from many of the traditional garment factories in India. Instead of grueling tasks in windowless, concrete rooms, Dhekle’s … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Officially Gives Up On TWC Merger
An anonymous reader writes: Confirming speculation from yesterday, Comcast announced this morning that its attempt to merge with Time Warner Cable has been terminated. The announcement was very brief, but indicated that regulatory pressure was the reason they killed the deal. CEO Brian Roberts said, "Today, we move on. Of course, we would have liked to bring our great products … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tools to check if your clothing is ethically made
Look down at what you're wearing. Do you know who made it and where? On April 24, 2013, a factory complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh, called Rana Plaza — where thousands of laborers worked on outsourced textiles for major brands like Mango, Joe Fresh and Benetton — collapsed due to three ignored structural cracks that were found earlier that morning. More than … [Link]
Mashable » Fashion Revolution Day prompts the question: #whomademyclothes?
We’ve become a generation obsessed with consuming organically and one that expects transparency in the food industry. But what about the fashion we wear? Where do our clothes come from, what kind of waste do they create and who produced them? These are important questions that are increasingly difficult to answer. See also: From farms to fashion: Inside leather production in … [Link]
Mashable » And this is why you should never flip off monkeys
Yet another thrilling possible origin story for the next Planet of the Apes franchise. A rude, young man in Shimla, India, learned about cause and effect the hard way when he was straight up drop-kicked by a monkey after giving it the middle finger. The video shows the boy approach the monkey, disregard its pretty clear, "I'm about to drop … [Link]
Mashable » HSBC may move HQ from Britain because of EU exit concerns
HSBC is considering moving its headquarters from Britain in the wake of "regulatory and structural reforms" imposed after the 2008 financial crisis, the bank's chairman Douglas Flint said Friday. He also cited uncertainty about whether Britain will remain in the European Union as a cause for concern. Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to hold a referendum on whether to leave … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ProfitBricks Releases Ruby SDK for REST API
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Slashdot » Hubble Turns 25
Taco Cowboy points out that the Hubble Space Telescope turns 25 today. Hubble was launched on April 24, 1990, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Currently, it is flying about 340 miles over the Earth and circling us every 97 minutes. While the telescope itself is not really much to look at, that silver bucket is … [Link]
Mashable » 'Be grateful': What parents wish they had known before pregnancy
"All the poop, and snot, and screaming, and crying and fighting — worth it. All of it." If you're looking for blunt, relatable parenting advice, look no further than this video. The participants, each of whom is already a parent, share great tips, anecdotes and affirmations on how to survive as a new parent, and what to remember along the … [Link]
Mashable » Run, don't walk, to Destiny's weekend vendor and pick up a sweet scout rifle
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's Tower social hub to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes, Xur has the goods for you. … [Link]
Mashable » You cannot win a Shaggy impression contest with Shaggy himself
Mr. Boombastic found a fantastic, enthusiastic impressionist on Thursday night's Tonight Show The show's announcer Steve Higgins proved just how good his impression of the reggae fusion musician known as Shaggy really is. Jimmy Fallon announced that Higgins would be having a "Shaggy Off," in which he'd attempt his best impression against another great Shaggy impersonator. It turned out, Higgins … [Link]
Mashable » Comcast quits Time Warner Cable merger; DoJ says good riddance
Comcast officially announced on Friday morning that it has backed out of its $45-billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable (TWC) Comcast released a statement suggesting it was not completely surprised by the outcome, and indicating the two companies had not set a breakup fee specifically because of the risk that the government would block the deal "Today, we move on," … [Link]
Slashdot » Cosmic Rays Could Reveal Secrets of Lightning On Earth
sciencehabit writes: Despite Benjamin Franklin's best efforts with a kite and a key, the phenomenon of lightning remains a scientific enigma. Now, researchers have developed a new tool that could help them solve some of lightning's mysteries. By using cosmic rays, space-traveling particles that constantly rain down on our atmosphere, scientists report they can peek inside thunderstorms and measure their … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 40% Off Klipsch CP-4 Compact Outdoor Speakers – $149.95 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon/Woot offers the Klipsch CP-4 Compact Outdoor Speakers for just $149.95 plus free shipping. That’s 40% off on the speakers’ regular list price of $249.99. If you want great sound by the patio or pool, but aren’t crazy about the idea of hanging big speakers from the eaves, a smaller speaker, like … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dat Secret Identity [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Armagedrones Wreak Mischievous Havoc in a Toy Store [Short Film]
A pair of armagedrones, with a duo of mischievous kids at their helms, rampage through a toy store as the owner tries to catch them back. A fantastic short film by Daniel Brunet and Nicolas Douste. [BAD TOYS II] The post Armagedrones Wreak Mischievous Havoc in a Toy Store [Short Film] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geek’s Girlfriend Says No Geeky Stuff Upstairs, Geek Hides Toys in Plain Sight
Imgur user “ohhaibroadcast” got told by his girlfriend that he already had enough geeky stuff in the basement, so she didn’t want any of it upstairs. Instead of getting in a fight with her, he decided to hide some of his toys in plan sight. We’ve also included a few picture of his basement at the bottom of his post … [Link]
Mashable » See the Apple Watch torn down to its minuscule parts
This is the first day the Apple Watch has become available, but we didn't have to wait very long to see what the device looks from the inside The disassembling experts at iFixit found the task of tearing down the Watch tough, but not impossible. They assess it's possible to replace the device's screen and battery, but that's about it, as … [Link]
Mashable » New desk chair will let employees hide from coworkers
If you work in an office, chances are you're sitting face to face and elbow to elbow with your coworkers. And while we're sure they're lovely people, that's just not for everybody. Such is the bane of the open-office plan, which can now be found in 70% of offices. The idea sounds nice — breaking down walls to encourage collaboration … [Link]
Popular Science » China Signs Huge Arms Deal With Russia, Buys World's Best Missile
China and Russia, as part of closer strategic ties, have finalized a long awaited deal for very long range S-400 surface to air missile system. The deal is not only the… [Link]
Mashable » There's an Android bot peeing on an Apple logo on Google Maps
Sick of all the Apple Watch news today? You're in luck, because we have something completely different for you. An image of an Android mascot, also known as an Android bot or Bugdroid, peeing on an Apple logo has been discovered on Google Maps Marked south of the Pakistani town of Rawalpindi, the image, first noticed by Team Android, can only … [Link]
Mashable » 25 Apple Watch apps you need on your wrist
The Apple Watch is finally here and with the long-awaited wearable comes a flood of new apps optimized for your wrist. Apple updated its App Store Thursday with previews of the more than 3,000 watch apps that are now available to the first Apple Watch owners Watch apps are unique in that each developer took a slightly different approach in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Some numerology of astronomy
Food and drink for thought, we revisit magic DNA numbers, suspecting a subliminal message on education and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 5 signs your cover letter is too over the top
As a 10-year veteran recruiter and long-time resume and cover letter writer, I realize that strong, relevant, and memorable cover letters are incredibly challenging for most people to write Because of the fact they're so tough to write, I often receive cover letters that are incredibly vanilla, completely redundant to the resume, or filled with trite phrases like "this makes me … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 24 April 2015
Decoding Jeff Jonas (National Geographic) — “He thinks in threeno, four dimensions,” Nathan says. “He has a data warehouse in his head.” And that’s where the work takes placein his head. Not on paper. Not on a computer. He resorts … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: BeagleBone Cookbook – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "BeagleBone Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » This man travelled from Spain to London so he could buy an Apple Watch
LONDON — He wouldn't fully admit it, but his female companion made it clear: Josep planned a special holiday in London to try and get an Apple Watch. The pair, who travelled from Spain for a mini-break that just happened to coincide with the launch, were rewarded for their dedication Friday morning, as they became the first people to leave Dover … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Developing AI To Better Diagnose Cancer
stowie writes: Working with Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT has developed a computational model that aims to automatically suggest cancer diagnoses by learning from thousands of data points from past pathology reports. The core idea is a technique called Subgraph Augmented Non-negative Tensor Factorization (SANTF). In SANTF, data from 800-plus medical cases are organized as a 3D table where the dimensions … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Happy birthday Hubble, 25 today! Look back to where it all began
The Hubble Space Telescope has produced some fabulous images over the past 25 years – and this is the mirror that made them all possible (eventually) 
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Mashable » Mediterranean migrant crisis becomes a controversial UK election issue
LONDON — Labour Party leader Ed Miliband was set to launch an attack on UK Prime Minister David Cameron Friday saying the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean is a direct result of the lack of a post-conflict plan in Libya. See also: The Mediterranean migrant crisis, explained in under 2 minutes More than 800 people drowned in a shipwreck on … [Link]
Mashable » Dog wants new owner because current one doesn't know when to end a prank
This owner does not know when to end a prank. A man tried an experiment on his ridiculously cute shiba inu to see whether it noticed its box seat shrinking smaller and smaller. The gig was up after the second box but no one told the owner, who kept placing exponentially smaller seats until his poor dog couldn't even fit … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Technology can give political power back to the people
Digital tools haven't transformed politics as much as we expected. But that's about to change – and just in time 
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Mashable » 'Everybody Loves Raymond' actor Sawyer Sweeten dies at 19
Everybody Loves Raymond star Sawyer Sweeten who was just weeks away from his 20th birthday has taken his own life, his family said in a statement Thursday The former child star was best known for playing the role of Geoffrey Barone on the TV show from 1996, when he was just 16 months old, until it ended in 2005. Sawyer's brother … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs photographed after their baths know how you feel on a bad hair day
If you're one of those people who would never set foot outside with wet hair: Meet your spirit animals. New Zealand-based photographer Serena Hodson was inspired to capture portraits of her dogs when she saw how different they looked and acted when they took a bath in her series Dry Dog/Wet Dog. See also: Shelter dogs in a photo booth will … [Link]
Mashable » Struth mate, this really is the most Aussie exchange of all time
The insane weather and flash flooding in New South Wales, Australia, has brought out true Aussie mateship. Two lads from Goodoga, in the north west of the state, have made an impromptu comedy skit billed "the most Aussie exchange of all time." Had to give this bloke a hand today. Just your average Aussie battler.This video is being managed exclusively by … [Link]
Mashable » 250,000 handmade poppies flood Melbourne landmark in moving tribute
A project to create handmade poppies to honour fallen soldiers on Anzac Day has culminated in 250,000 flowers decorating Federation Square in Melbourne. Melbourne artists Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight started the project, called 5,000 Poppies, two years ago with a simple call-out, asking for people to create crocheted, knitted, felted or sewn poppies "This project started its life as … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Quadro M6000 12GB Maxwell Workstation Graphics Tested Showing Solid Gains
MojoKid writes: NVIDIA's Maxwell GPU architecture has has been well-received in the gaming world, thanks to cards like the GeForce GTX Titan X and the GeForce GTX 980. NVIDIA recently took time to bring that same Maxwell goodness over the workstation market as well and the result is the new Quadro M6000, NVIDIA's new highest-end workstation platform. Like the Titan … [Link]
Mashable » The Mediterranean migrant crisis, explained in under 2 minutes
As a major migrant crisis grips southern Europe, more than 1,700 people have died crossing the Mediterranean since the beginning of 2015. Packed like sardines onto old fishing boats and overcrowded ships, thousands of migrants have made the risky crossing in the recent months. Migrants have been crossing the Mediterranean every day in hopes of reaching Europe for years, but … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny fur baby may not be terrestrial, but it sure is cute
A wriggling baby Wookie has finally been captured on film today, after years of speculation on just how cute a fur-covered baby could possibly be The answer is: so cute that even the Russians who posted the video warned viewers that it is, "dangerous to your aww-o-meter." It seems impossible that something this adorable could possibly be real, but internet … [Link]
Mashable » Oceans rank as the 7th largest world economy
According to a report that estimates the value of key assets of Earth's oceans' at $24 trillion, they rank as the world's seventh largest economy. Are we doing enough to protect them? Read more… More about Earth, Economy, Value, Mangrove, and Ocean
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Mashable » Drones track dinosaur steps through northern Australia
In a clash between the cutting-edge and the ancient, Australian academics are using drones to track the footprints of dinosaurs in Western Australia. See also: Archaeologist uses drone to track looting of ancient tombs in Jordan The University of Queensland team, led by palaeontologist, Steve Salisbury, is on the trail dinosaurs left in stone along the West Kimberley coast millions of years … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's new notifications tab is a robust mini-news hub
Facebook wants notifications to become much more than a perfunctory list of recent behavior, events and invitations. Mashable has learned the social network is quietly testing and rolling out a robust new notifications tab that pulls content from across the entire site and serves it up in one central place. Facebook, which confirmed the development to Mashable, plans to introduce the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scandal' reveals Jake's fate
According to the rules of television, if a death is shown off screen, or not carried out to its full resolution — then the character isn't really dead That is to say, Jake is not dead See also: 'Grey's Anatomy' shocks fans with series-changing development Close call But only barely. The vicious attack by Russell left him in bad shape. Luckily, … [Link]
Mashable » A wetsuit that's an actual suit is the most stylish thing to happen to surfing
It is like Japan is trolling the whole world. Moving further into the weird and wacky, is the new invention out of the intriguing nation — True Wetsuits. But these aren't any old wetsuits, these are actual suits. Because being literal has never been so cool. Most surfers would agree there would be nothing better than getting to the ocean … [Link]
Slashdot » Good: Companies Care About Data Privacy Bad: No Idea How To Protect It
Esther Schindler writes: Research performed by Dimensional Research demonstrated something most of us know: Just about every business cares about data privacy, and intends to do something to protect sensitive information. But when you cross-tabulate the results to look more closely at what organizations are actually doing to ensure that private data stays private, the results are sadly predictable: While … [Link]
Mashable » If you can't get an Apple Watch, get a real apple
Friday is Apple Watch launch day, so naturally it seems like everyone — from your mom to your dentist — is showing their new smart watch off on social media. See also: Aussie woman among first in the world to get her Apple Watch delivered Never fear — Mashable has identified one way to deal with those pangs of jealously you're … [Link]
Mashable » New satellite with wind-measuring lasers may improve weather forecasts
A complicated set of space lasers designed to track Earth’s winds are now another step closer to launching next year. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aeolus mission is expected to use these wind-measuring lasers to help craft better weather forecasts, learn more about how the atmosphere works and gather more data about clouds, among other uses. It could also lead to … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's adorable little Revo One mini PC takes on the Mac Mini
The beefy Liquid X2 Android smartphone, Liquid Leap fitness trackers and new lineup of tablets and laptops were the highlights of Acer's big spring event on Thursday, but tucked away in one corner of its showroom atop 4 World Trade Center in New York City was the bubbly little Revo One mini PC. The Windows 8.1 PC's 4.19 x 4.19 … [Link]
Mashable » 20 types of 'Grey's Anatomy' fans in mourning
Warning: This post discusses in detail the most recent episode of Grey's Anatomy. Spoilers ahead. By now, Grey's Anatomy fans are accustomed to the show ripping their hearts out from time to time — whether it's an ultra-sad case of the week, a character's emotional roller coaster, or the occasional upsetting departure of a beloved member of the team. (We still … [Link]
Mashable » Teen returns home to Mexico after being mistakenly seized and sent to U.S.
Mexican authorities dragged a teen kicking and screaming from her Guanajuato middle school on April 16 after they wrongly determined that she was the long-lost daughter of Houston resident Dorotea Garcia On Wednesday, 14-year-old Alondra Luna Nuñez returned home after taking a DNA test in Texas, which proved she is not related to Garcia. See also: New DNA test makes it … [Link]
Mashable » 3 baby tigers abandoned by their mother are safe and sound at zoo
Three male Amur tiger cubs were born April 21 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio. The baby tigers each weighed 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms) at birth, which falls within the typical range of 1.5 to 3 pounds (0.7 to 1.4 kg) for tiger cubs, according to zoo staff. An animal care team monitored the babies closely over a … [Link]
Mashable » This week's gut-wrenching episode of 'Louie' is one of its all-time best
Louis C.K. has the remarkable ability to zero in on an uncomfortable life truth, and force viewers to confront it. The best Louie episodes leave me with a knot of painful recognition in the pit of my stomach. It happened with "Bully" back in Season 1, and now it's happened again with “Cop Story." The bulk of episode 3 follows Louie … [Link]
Mashable » British boy charged with Australian Islamic State-inspired terrorism plot
British authorities on Thursday charged a 14-year-old boy with terrorism offenses in connection with an alleged plot to attack a war memorial ceremony in Australia. The Crown Prosecution Service said the boy, who has not been named for legal reasons, allegedly incited another person to carry out an attack at a Veterans' Day parade in Australia with the aim of killing … [Link]
Mashable » Boxing 8-year-old girl's fancy footwork could knock you off your feet
You do not want to get into the ring with this kid. 8-year-old Evnika Saadvakass of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan has been training in boxing with her father since she was even younger than she is now. The fast-footed, fast-punching kid looks like she could give any champion a run for his money. Big punches can come in little packages, too. 
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Mashable » Jockey loses pants during race, doesn't miss a gallop
Jockey Blake Shinn left racers behind him with quite the view at Canterbury Park Racecourse in Sydney on Thursday. Moments after the horse race began, Shinn's pants started to slip, exposing his rear to those behind him (as well as everyone watching on television). "I was more worried about winning the race," Shinn told Stuff. "They went just after the … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' and 'Too Many Cooks' mashup has arrived
For those with the patience for just one more "Too Many Cooks" parody, there's "Too Many Kings," the Game of Thrones-inspired parody we knew someone would make eventually. But unlike other "Too Many Cooks" parodies, the terrifying original music works eerily well with clips of the show's most harrowing character deaths. Thanks to too many wannabe kings causing trouble in … [Link]
Slashdot » Music Industry Argues Works Entering Public Domain Are Not In Public Interest
An anonymous reader writes: With news that Canada intends to extend the term of copyright for sound recordings and performers, the recording industry is now pushing the change by arguing that works entering the public domain is not in the public interest. It is hard to see how anyone can credibly claim that works are "lost" to the public domain … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Security Breaches Lead to Bug Bounty Proliferation
Security and quality of service have always been important, but with digital transactions exploding and consumers becoming more sensitive to the risks of providing their personal data online, these issues have never been more important.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Cloud Platform IP Address Assignments Cause Headaches
Companies that set up servers with popular cloud providers might assume that their IP addresses will be associated with the countries those providers' data centers are located in, but that isn't always the case.
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Mashable » Square-faced dogs are now a thing in Taiwan
Geometry has never been quite so cuddly Due to a recent dog grooming trend, pooches in Taiwan have been sporting square- and sphere-shaped hairstyles. Because, you know, normal-shaped dogs are just so passé. See also: Did not wake up like this: Westminster's craziest dog grooming routines The trend is apparently the result of owners wanting their pups to look more clean-cut … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch is being delivered and people are losing their minds
We are writing to you from the future. In Australia, it is already after 9 a.m. on April 24 and obsessed fans are getting their hands on the Apple Watch hours before the majority of the world The same is happening across Asia, with fanboying rife across Japan and China. Social media from the region is starting to explode with glorious … [Link]
Mashable » 'Grey's Anatomy' shocks fans with series-changing development
WARNING: This story contains spoilers about the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy, which featured a huge moment. Read with caution. Grey's Anatomy is famous for killing off characters, but Thursday's episode featured the biggest departure the series will likely ever see See also: 10 crazy medical emergencies in a decade of 'Grey's Anatomy' As shown in the promos, the episode, titled … [Link]
Mashable » Finding corrupt bankers starts with tracking their sports tickets
Banks are hunting for rogue traders the same way the Pentagon hunts for terrorists: By predicting their behavior. Instead of looking for weapons deals and on-the-ground movement plans, predictive algorithms can spot shady bankers by tracking their emails when they talk about tickets to sports events and concerts. Cutting-edge analytics systems frown upon choice seats to the Super Bowl, which raise … [Link]
Mashable » This $150 Walmart-exclusive Chromebook is actually pretty good
Chromebooks are synonymous with cheap PCs. I mean, they run Chrome OS, a bare-bones operating system that’s essentially Google Chrome with some Google apps sprinkled around it In many ways, Chromebooks are "lesser" computers; they usually cost only a couple of hundred bucks, they’re made from cheap materials (Google’s Chromebook Pixel is one of the rare exceptions to this rule), … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Rock bluntly explains why black people don't like baseball anymore
Exploring the racial undercurrents of American baseball culture is a dicey task — which means that there's no better person to explain it than Chris Rock In this clip for HBO's Real Sports, Rock directly addresses the decline of African-American fandom in baseball and (hilariously) expounds on the reasons for such a change While some of Rock's conjecture may be … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie woman among first in the world to get her Apple Watch delivered
The Apple Watch is one of the most anticipated technologies in the world, and on Friday morning, an Australian woman became among the first globally to get her hands on the smart watch. Sydney-based fitness instructor, Melanie Firbank, was thrilled when a knock came at the door at 8.30 a.m. AEST See also: How you can buy an Apple Watch on … [Link]
Slashdot » Groupon Refuses To Pay Security Expert Who Found Serious XSS Site Bugs
Mark Wilson writes: Bounty programs benefit everyone. Companies like Microsoft get help from security experts, customers gain improved security, and those who discover and report vulnerabilities reap the rewards financially. Or at least that's how things are supposed to work. Having reported a series of security problems to discount and deal site Groupon, security researcher Brute Logic from XSSposed.org was … [Link]
Mashable » Test your might with a kickass a cappella 'Mortal Kombat' theme
Want to hear a sweet a cappella? Get over here. Sketch comedy YouTube channel The Warp Zone takes one of your favorite 8-bit arcade games, Mortal Kombat and gives it an vocal upgrade These guys have the beats down cold like Sub Zero. The Mediterranean migrant crisis, explained in under 2 minutes Tiny fur baby may not be terrestrial, but … [Link]
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