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 » ISIS and Boko Haram: How do we save the girls they brutally kidnap?
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorist group Boko Haram are still missing. Despite thousands of concerned tweets under a widespread #BringBackOurGirls hashtag, experts still can't say for sure if they'll ever be rescued. Obiageli Ezekwesili, the cofounder of the Bring Back Our Girls organization, is still searching for answers "The girls that you tweeted about … are not yet back," … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Are the Most Stable Smartphones These Days?
janimal writes: The iPhone used to be the smartphone that "just works." Ever since the 4S days, this has been true less and less with each generation. My wife's iPhone 6 needs to be restarted several times per week for things like internet search or making calls to work. An older 5S I'm using also doesn't consistently stream to Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Windows smashed as thousands march in Baltimore to protest Freddie Gray's death
UPDATED 10:50 p.m. ET Violence flared Saturday night in Baltimore as a handful of people smashed windows of police vehicles and some storefronts following hours of peaceful protests against police brutality. The protests were prompted by the death of black resident Freddie Gray, who died a week after he was arrested by police on April 12 Protesters reportedly marched to various … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers briefly take over Tesla Twitter account, offer fake free car
The most talked about electric vehicle in the tech world, Tesla Motors, suffered a hack targeting its Twitter account Saturday. The company's CEO, Elon Musk, was also a victim Shortly after 4:30 p.m. ET, Tesla's Twitter account was taken over by unknown parties, with the message, "This twitter is now ran by @chf060 and @rootworx," and the Tesla name replaced by … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Safety Check connects those affected by devastating Nepal earthquake
As Nepal experienced its worst earthquake in 80 years — one with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 that killed more than 2,500 people and destroyed ancient sites — Facebook activated a special feature that aims to keep people informed of the security of their friends and family in the affected area. Facebook Safety Check asks users at the site of a … [Link]
Mashable » Google exec dies in Mount Everest avalanche after Nepal quake
Google executive Dan Fredinburg is among those who lost their lives due to the devastating earthquake in Nepal on Saturday, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.8. Fredinburg's sister Megan confirmed his passing in a post to his Instagram account in which she described his death as being caused by a major head injury following an avalanche on Mount Everest that … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Chairman: a Former Cable Lobbyist Who Helped Kill the Comcast Merger
An anonymous reader writes: After Friday's news that the Comcast/TWC merger is dead, the Washington Post points out an interesting fact: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, who was instrumental in throwing up roadblocks for the deal, used to be a lobbyist for the cable and wireless industry. "Those who predicted Wheeler would favor industry interests 'misunderstood him from the beginning — … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus Rift: 2015 Launch Unlikely, But Not Impossible
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this week during Facebook's 2015 Q1 earnings call, the company seemed to suggest that a 2015 Oculus Rift release date was unlikely. At least, that's what a report about the call from Gamasutra indicated, saying, "It doesn't sound like Oculus will ship the consumer version of its Oculus Rift VR headset this year, or at … [Link]
Slashdot » Liquid Mercury Found Under Mexican Pyramid
An anonymous reader writes: An archaeologist has discovered liquid mercury at the end of a tunnel beneath a Mexican pyramid, a finding that could suggest the existence of a king's tomb or a ritual chamber far below one of the most ancient cities of the Americas. Mexican researcher Sergio Gómez … has spent six years slowly excavating the tunnel, which … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook promised an Apple Watch app last month, but it's still missing
Back in March, Apple gave the world a close look at its first wearable, weeks before the device officially debuted in stores. Developers worked quickly to equip the Apple Watch with everything from an official Twitter app, to an eBay app and even a Chipotle app, but one app seemingly previewed on stage during the March event remains missing: Facebook See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What if “Man of Steel” Was Actually in Color? [VIDEO]
Director Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel was the first Superman movie to break away from the brightly colored/oversaturated ‘comic book feel’ its predecessors had. But what if it hadn’t?? VideoLab found out. Which version do YOU prefer?? [via ComicBook.com] The post What if “Man of Steel” Was Actually in Color? [VIDEO] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » We Finally Found Carmen Sandiego
We haven’t so much found Carmen Sandiego as amazingly skilled artist Erik Krenz imagines what her secret abode must look like. As you can see, Carmen is surrounded by some of the world’s greatest treasures, showing that she has ended up doing quite well for herself. Check out more of his work here. [H/T to SuperPunch] The post We Finally … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » [as] [you] [wish] [the] [force] [be] [with] [you]: Geeky Magnetic Word Sets
RefrigeratorProse specializes in those fun magnetic word sets, but with a geeky bent. From The Princess Bride to Star Wars to Sherlock to Game of Thrones to LOTR (seriously, the list just goes on and on and on…) each set comes with over 425 words! 
‘Battlestar Galactica’ magnetic word set. 
‘The Princess Bride’ magnetic word set. [Source: Etsy] The post [as] [you] … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Video Game Psychos
Psychos are everywhere, and they can make life quite daunting. But in video games, psychos are awesome because you often either get to be one (which none of us ever get to be in real life) or you get to face one and bring them down as your nemesis. Either way, psycho killing can be great fun if it is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sexy Admiral Ackbar Bunny Costume [Pic]
Bacause why not? Picture taken at Star Wars Celebration 2015 last weekend by Stephanie Burdo. We’ll have our own photo gallery of the event soon enough! Stay tuned! The post Sexy Admiral Ackbar Bunny Costume [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Vizio, Destroyer of Patent Trolls
An anonymous reader writes: We read about a lot of patent troll cases. Some are successful and some are not, but many such cases are decided before ever going to court. It's how the patent troll operates — they know exactly how high litigation costs are. Even without a legal leg to stand on, they can ask for settlements that … [Link]
Mashable » NBC investigation into Brian Williams reportedly finds at least 10 embellishments
The ongoing NBC investigation into the reporting of anchor Brian Williams has reportedly found at least 10 instances in which he exaggerated his reports Williams was suspended in February after discrepancies emerged in a story he reported from Iraq in 2003. Although his suspension is supposed to end in August, it's unclear what, if any, role he will have if he … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rock, Paper, Scissors, Gladiator Style (Comic)
I always wondered how that kind of stand-off would end…. [Source: The Perry Bible Fellowship] The post Rock, Paper, Scissors, Gladiator Style (Comic) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » How to protect your kids' eyes and ears from too much screen time
Everywhere you look these days, whether at the mall, restaurants or grocery stores, you see kids hunched over screens, eyes glazed over and entranced by the flashing lights. It’s no surprise that they’re becoming just as obsessed with gadgets as we are, considering how much screen time they’re getting. According to a study by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, kids ages … [Link]
Mashable » Kris Humphries apologizes for his 'vague' Bruce Jenner tweet
Editor’s note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. Kris Humphries has apologized for his "vague" tweet about Bruce Jenner, after it attracted the ire of many online. Humphries, Washington Wizards forward and ex-husband of Kim Kardashian, was widely criticized for … [Link]
Slashdot » A Guide To the 5 Cybersecurity Bills Now Before Congress
blottsie writes: At press time, the House had passed two cybersecurity bills, one Senate bill had been passed out of committee and reported to the full chamber for a final vote, and a third House bill and a second Senate bill were awaiting review by the appropriate committee. The two House bills that passed earlier this week will be combined … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 8 Free Games for 2015
While it may be a little early to announce what the top free games are for the year halfway through the year, these are still some really solid free games you can play any time, without having to plunk down cash (initially). Not a big fan of free games, but for those who are, this list is for you! And … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how you can get a $10,000 gold Apple Watch for just $349
Much has been made about the $10,000 gold Apple Watch Edition, and how unattainable it is for most of us. But one clever consumer decided to take matters into his own hands, and create a gold Apple Watch almost from scratch The price? About $10 — the cost of a can of spray paint YouTuber Casey Neistat shows how easy … [Link]
Slashdot » Giant Survival Ball Will Help Explorer Survive a Year On an Iceberg
HughPickens.com writes: Ben Yeager reports in Outside Magazine that Italian explorer Alex Bellini plans to travel to Greenland's west coast, pick an iceberg, and live on it for a year as it melts out in the Atlantic. It's a precarious idea. Bellini will be completely isolated, and his adopted dwelling is liable to roll or fall apart at any moment, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Four Ways APIs Can be used to Gain Competitive Advantage
In the digital age, many companies use customer touch points to collect information without capitalizing on its full potential. In an article for Harvard Business Review, Bala Iyer and Mohan Subramaniam discussed how companies can use APIs to harness this information and gain a competitive advantage.
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Mashable » Can Google's Project Fi take off with only one phone?
In a potentially disruptive and possibly precedent-setting move, Google has taken the vertical integration of its telecom businesses to the next level by actually becoming a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which will offer cellphone voice and data services to its Nexus-branded phone — a phone that naturally runs Android, its wildly popular mobile platform. See also: Google Project Fi is … [Link]
Mashable » How to help earthquake victims in Nepal
A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 2,200 in the country and dozens more in surrounding nationsSeventeen people also died following an avalanche on Mount Everest that was prompted by the quake Several buildings collapsed in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu, including the historic Dharahara tower. The poor quality of buildings in the Kathmandu Valley, which has a … [Link]
Mashable » Deadly but dwindling: The global fight against malaria
In Africa, a child dies every minute from a mosquito bite.Malaria, a treatable disease caused by parasites spread through infected Anopheles mosquitoes, killed an estimated 453,000 children before their fifth birthdays in 2013, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization. That year's 198 million global cases of malaria ended in some 584,000 deaths, 90% of which were in Africa.Despite … [Link]
Slashdot » Turning a Smartphone Display Into a Biometric Scanner
New submitter jan_jes writes: Recent mobile phones integrate fingerprint scanners to authenticate users biometrically and replace passwords, making authentication more convenient. Researchers at Yahoo Labs have created a new technology called "Bodyprint," which turns your smartphone's touchscreen display into a biometric scanner. It allows the touch sensor to scan users' body parts (PDF) such as ears, fingers, fists, and palms … [Link]
Mashable » Nepal's historic Dharahara tower collapses in massive earthquake
The historic Dharahara tower, a landmark in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu, collapsed during a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. Its rubble trapped around 200 people, according to reports Dharahara, which first opened to the public 10 years ago, had a balcony on the eighth floor where visitors could look out over part of Kathmandu, according to The Times of India. See … [Link]
Mashable » Why Apple is obsessed with gold: It's all about Asia
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook often promotes the company’s green initiatives and socially progressive policies, but if look at what the company is putting in front of consumers in recent months, the message isn’t touchy-feely and green — it’s razor-sharp and gold It began with the gold iPhone 5S, continued with the gold iPad and has arguably reached its culmination in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Getting to grips with the placenta's real health benefits
A project to understand the body's most mysterious organ could help us tackle everything from pregnancy complications to heart disease, says Cathy Spong 
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Mashable » 19 minimalist DIY ways to bring understated style to your home
DIY your way to inner peace. A common problem for most makers out there: the more you make, the more clutter you have. While you may always be plagued with mountains of craft supplies, you can always do something about simplifying your home's style. See also: 15 IKEA Hacks to DIY Your Apartment Into Adulthood Some people shy away from minimalism … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Increases Android Patent Licensing Reach
BrianFagioli writes: Microsoft may not be winning in the mobile arena, but they're still making tons of money from those who are. Patent licensing agreements net the company billions each year from device makers like Samsung, Foxconn, and ZTE. Now, Microsoft has added another company to that list: Qisda Corp. They make a number of Android and Chrome-based devices under … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking appeared via hologram at the Sydney Opera House
Given the universe may be a giant hologram, it seems only appropriate that renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking — who has a lot to say on the matter — would appear as one himself in Sydney on Saturday night. Beamed all the way from his office at Cambridge University, Hawking was live-streamed in 3D in front of an excited crowd at the … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips to make Facebook Messenger work better for you
Whether you like it or not, Facebook's standalone Messenger app is an essential part of a full FB experience on iOS Below, we take a look at a few ways you can super-charge the way you use Messenger See also: How to use Facebook for thank you notes 1. Mute notifications for a set period. 
Image: FacebookOne of the biggest complaints … [Link]
Mashable » A 'milestone event': Bruce Jenner shines light on transgender experiences
Editors’ note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. When Bruce Jenner spoke to Diane Sawyer in an interview Friday night, it quickly became clear that their conversation was about more than Jenner's gender identity — it was about humanizing the … [Link]
Mashable » Even in 1969, Hillary Clinton had bold ideas — and bold pants
Hillary Rodham at Wellesley CollegeImage: Lee Balterman/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesIt's 1969, and 22-year-old Hillary Rodham, delivering the commencement address at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, is being interviewed by LIFE magazine.Hillary, who enrolled there in 1965, served as president of the Wellesley Young Republicans during her first year there. After Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, she worked with black students at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 80% Off on Over 15 Best-Selling Series (50+ Titles)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 80% off on over 15 best-selling series, including novels by Terry Prachett, David Weber, and more! [Over 15 Best-Selling Series, Up to 80% Off on Kindle] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 80% Off on Over 15 Best-Selling Series (50+ Titles) appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cat Horror Film [Comic]
[Source: Formal Sweatpants | Like “Formal Sweatpants” on Facebook] The post Cat Horror Film [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 10 wines to pair with your favorite candy
The one thing more fun than candy? Wine, obviously. Everyone has a favorite treat they've loved since childhood. But for adults with more refined palates, candy doesn't always feel like a satisfying dessert. Adding wine solves that problem. See also: 8 Wines to Pair With Your Fast Food Mashable reached out to the expert editors at Wine Enthusiast Magazine for paring … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Mortal Kombat Theme Song Done A Capella! [Video]
In honor of Mortal Kombat X, the guys from The Warp Zone sing the classic MK theme song a cappella! MORTAL KOMBAT! [The Warp Zone] The post The Mortal Kombat Theme Song Done A Capella! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Windows Scammer Calls Thief Who’s in The Process of Stealing a Computer [Video]
From PettyPranks: Windows Tech Support Scam calls and I answer pretending to be a burglar interested in stealing a laptop that the scammer wants to scam me with. [PettyPranks] The post Windows Scammer Calls Thief Who’s in The Process of Stealing a Computer [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » At least 10 dead in Mount Everest avalanche after Nepal quake
At least 10 people are dead and others missing, following an avalanche on Mount Everest prompted by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake in nearby Kathmandu, Saturday. In Nepal, nearly 1,400 people were confirmed dead as of early Sunday morning, according to local police, but officials warned the death toll would rise as more reports came in from far-flung areas See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Nepal, Hundreds Dead
An anonymous reader writes: Nepal was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 today, with an epicenter 80 km east of the country's second biggest city, Pokhara. Its effects were also strongly felt in the capital, Kathmandu. Casualty reports conflict, but authorities have indicated at least 500 are dead and many more are feared to be trapped. Nepal has declared … [Link]
Mashable » Photos: Devastation in Nepal after huge earthquake
A huge earthquake has shattered Nepal on Saturday, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. People covered in debris are being dragged from under crumpled buildings, and ancient temples have morphed into piles of rubble. The death toll has risen to nearly 1,400 as of Sunday morning local time with the magnitude 7.8 quake also causing deaths in neighboring countries. See … [Link]
Mashable » The infectious wisdom of Maurice Ashley, International Grandmaster of chess
To Maurice Ashley, chess is more than just a game — it's life. Literally Ashley, who became the world's first African-American International Grandmaster in 1999, has made a career out of teaching the principles and, as he puts it, invaluable life lessons that chess imparts See also: Can Instagram save pit bulls in America? We caught up with Ashley and … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla To Announce Battery-Based Energy Storage For Homes
Okian Warrior writes: Billionaire Elon Musk will announce next week that Tesla will begin offering battery-based energy storage for residential and commercial customers. The batteries power up overnight when energy companies typically charge less for electricity, then are used during the day to power a home. In a pilot project, Tesla has already begun offering home batteries to SolarCity (SCTY) … [Link]
Mashable » Upgrade your spring selfies with 5 new poses from model Irene Kim
She’s fashion's eye of the storm who seems to create a frenzy wherever she lands, whether it’s Paris, New York or Seoul. Her name is Irene Kim, aka "Hurricane Irene," the nickname she’s been given in South Korea, where the 27-year old has become the country’s biggest model. See also: We tested how fashionable the Apple Watch really is It’s apropos … [Link]
Mashable » Explainer: The demise of the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger, for humans
Take a deep breath, America. You've dodged quite a bullet Thursday's news that Comcast planned to withdraw from its $45-billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable was meet with a combination of relief and rejoicing from just about everybody See also: Comcast quits Time Warner Cable merger; DoJ says good riddance Even the companies involved seemed, at most, unsurprised. "We structured … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Touching down on Mars could still be a far-off prospect
Landing on the Red Planet may remain a distant dream for now, despite ambitious plans by aerospace companies to take people there in the next decade 
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Mashable » Smugglers use social media to lure migrants in the Mediterranean
VALLETTA, Malta — Human traffickers throughout North Africa and the Middle East are using Facebook, Viber and other social media tools to recruit clients from across the region. As European officials wrestle a major migrant crisis in southern Europe — nearly 2,000 people have died in Mediterranean shipwrecks since the start of 2015 — the smugglers are turning the flood of … [Link]
Mashable » More than 1,000 dead after Nepal rocked by massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake
UPDATED 3:47 p.m. ET Hundreds of people are dead, ancient temples are in ruin and Nepal is a zone of devastation after the country was hit on Saturday with its worst earthquake in 80 years. Just before midday, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck the poor South Asian nation, killing at least 1,130 people in Nepal and dozens … [Link]
Mashable » 10 elder fashion icons who prove style is timeless
For the stylish Iris Apfel, age is nothing but a number Dubbed the "rare bird of fashion," the 93-year-old New Yorker is one of fashion's oldest icons. Famous for wearing huge, black-rimmed glasses and countless accessories, Apfel's impressive life has gotten the documentary treatment See also: 10 chic fanny packs because that's a thing that exists Directed by the late Albert … [Link]
Slashdot » Mystery of the Coldest Spot In the CMB Solved
StartsWithABang writes: The cosmic microwave background is a thing of beauty, as not only does its uniform, cold temperature reveal a hot, dense past that began with the hot Big Bang, but its fluctuations reveal a pattern of overdensities and underdensities in the very early stages of the Universe. It's fluctuations just like these that give rise to the stars, … [Link]
Slashdot » Pirate Bay Blockade Censors CloudFlare Customers
An anonymous reader writes: The blockade of the Pirate Bay by UK ISPs is causing trouble for CloudFlare customers. Several websites have been inadvertently blocked by Sky because a Pirate Bay proxy is hosted behind the same IP-addresses. In a response, CloudFlare threatened to disconnect the proxy site from its network. Like any form of censorship web blockades can sometime … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities, family share support for Bruce Jenner
Editor’s note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. Following Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer Friday night, in which he announced his transgender status and decision to transition to a woman, many celebrities took to Twitter to share thoughts of … [Link]
Mashable » E! series to follow Bruce Jenner's life as a transgender woman
Editors’ note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. On the heels of Bruce Jenner's big interview with Diane Sawyer, E! has officially set a premiere date for Bruce Jenner's upcoming docuseries According to the network, the still-untitled project will premiere … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Study Show that Invisibility Illusion Reduces Social Stress
Swedish researchers have pulled off an “invisibility cloak” with a twist: it’s the person wearing the cloak who thinks they are invisible. It’s all part of a study looking at ways of treating anxiety. The invisibility study stems from work on phantom limb syndrome in which amputees still perceive pain and other feelings from the missing limb. Neuroscientists at the … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West helped Kim Kardashian accept Bruce Jenner's gender identity
Editors’ note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. Bruce Jenner's announcement that he is transitioning to a woman was not the most surprising news that emerged from his interview with Diane Sawyer on Friday night. That honor went to Kanye … [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford's 10 best movie roles ever
For a guy who is still recovering from crashing a plane on a golf course, Harrison Ford is having a pretty solid week. His latest movie, Age of Adaline hits theaters this weekend, and just a few days ago we got our first look at the 72-year-old actor returning to one of his most beloved roles, as we saw him show … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Opens Vulnerability Bounty Program For Spartan Browser
jones_supa writes: As it did in the past when it tried to make Internet Explorer more secure, Microsoft has launched a new bug bounty program for Spartan browser, the default application of Windows 10 for surfing the information highway. A typical remote code execution flaw can bring between $1,500 and $15,000, and for the top payment you also need to … [Link]
Mashable » 30 mile long blob of magma found beneath Yellowstone supervolcano
A giant blob-shaped reservoir of searing-hot rock has been discovered far below the supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park — one that could fill the Grand Canyon more than 11 times over, researchers say. The discovery doesn't raise the risk of future eruptions at Yellowstone, the study authors said. However, a better understanding of the Yellowstone supervolcano's plumbing could shed light on … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter users respond to Bruce Jenner interview with outpouring of support
Editors’ note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. Bruce Jenner, in conversation with Diane Sawyer Friday night, announced his decision to transition to a woman, confirming years of speculation about Jenner on his own terms. The two-hour long interview special … [Link]
Mashable » Jared Leto's Joker in 'Suicide Squad' looks more like a rock band frontman
LOS ANGELES — If there's anyone who looks like he's been dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight, it's this guy. Or maybe dancing in the pale fluorescent light of a mediocre tattoo parlor. Suicide Squad director David Ayer on Friday night revealed this image of Jared Leto as the Joker — and it's nuttier (and inkier) than the emo … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How StoryCorps.me Was Built Using The WordPress API and PhoneGap
StoryCorps launched in 2003 as a non-profit organisation that gives people a platform to tell stories about their lives via interviews, which are recorded and logged in the Library of Congress and broadcast nationally on NPR. In his recent article on Post Status, Brian Krogsgard explained how the platform was created.
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Mashable » Hubble telescope's successor should change how we see the universe
NASA expects that the Hubble Space Telescope will keep beaming back amazing data and photos for at least the next five years. But what happens after the long-running space telescope gets put out to cosmic pasture? Don't worry. NASA has a plan. By 2018, the space agency hopes to launch the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new instrument designed to … [Link]
Mashable » Bruce Jenner: 'I am a woman'
Editors’ note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun. Bruce Jenner opened up to Diane Sawyer about his gender identity on Friday night, in a moment he was able to choose for himself — despite months of speculation about the patriarch … [Link]
Mashable » Alec Baldwin: The Sony hack will have a 'chilling effect' on movie studios
SAN FRANCISCO — Fallout from the Sony hack has not only had "unavoidable" effects on filmmakers, but it has made celebrities and others in the industry think twice about how they communicate, according to Alec Baldwin. The actor spoke at the closing keynote at RSA's annual security conference in San Francisco Friday. (RSA, which specializes in network security, is the security … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Apple's Actionable Notifications API Works on Apple Watch
Actionable notifications are a tool for driving user interaction without the need for users to open up the app on their iPhone.
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Slashdot » Buggy Win 95 Code Almost Wrecked Stuxnet Campaign
mask.of.sanity writes: Super-worm Stuxnet could have blown its cover and failed its sabotage mission due to a bug that allowed it to spread to ancient Windows boxes, malware analysts say. Stuxnet was on the brink of failure thanks to buggy code allowing it to spread to PCs running older and unsupported versions of Windows, and probably causing them to crash … [Link]
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