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 » Tesla invite teases 'the missing piece'
Tesla has sent out an official invite to a mystery press event in Hawthorne, Calif. on Thursday night, promising to provide a "missing piece" — and teasing an image of a white four-sided pyramid-like gadget The image is clearly modeled on Apple's press event invites — which tend to provide some clue to the product being unveiled. This one might seem … [Link]
Slashdot » Holographic Principle Could Apply To Our Universe
New submitter citpyrc sends this news from the Vienna University of Technology: The "holographic principle" asserts that a mathematical description of the universe actually requires one fewer dimension than it seems. What we perceive as three dimensional may just be the image of two dimensional processes on a huge cosmic horizon. Up until now, this principle has only been studied … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MapmyIndia, BoldChat, AirBNB Source Code Samples
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Asus's ZenBook Pro with 4K display targets the Apple MacBook Pro
There are many legitimate reasons why so many professionals use Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. It's powerful, has a gorgeous high-resolution display and comes in a timeless premium design. It's still a stunner today as it was when Apple introduced it three years ago. With the ZenBook Pro UX501, Asus is channeling its inner Apple. See also: Asus Zenbook … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google Will Buy Your Patent
Google is offering to buy patents in a “simple, easy to use and fast” process while letting the seller continue using the relevant technology. It’s billing it as a way to combat patent trolls, but it’s by no means an act of philanthropy. According to Google, the purpose of the program is to deal with situations where people who come … [Link]
Slashdot » An Open Ranking of Wikipedia Pages
vigna writes: The Laboratory for Web Algorithmics of the Università degli studi di Milano did it again: after creating the first open ranking of the World Wide Web they have put together the first entirely open ranking of Wikipedia, using Wikidata to categorize pages. The ranking is based on classic and easily explainable centrality measures or page views, and it … [Link]
Popular Science » DNA Test Detects Beer Gone Bad
People have brewed beer for thousands of years, but there are some things that brewers still don't have down to a science. Despite the best efforts of brewers everywhere,… [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver puts the 'fast fashion' industry on blast
John Oliver's quest to right every wrong in the world turned its face toward the "fast fashion" industry on Sunday Fast fashion brands, specifically H&M, Walmart, Gap, Joe Fresh and the Children's Place notoriously take part in unethical business practices in order to keep costs down. These companies have been called out on their practices multiple times and while they … [Link]
Mashable » This urn lets you put your loved one's ashes inside a dildo
Sex toys come in all shapes and sizes. But Netherlands-based designer Mark Sturkenboom is bringing his sex toy to a whole new level of weird. The device, called 21 Grams, is "a memory box that allows a widow to go back to the intimate memories of a lost beloved one," according to Sturkenboom's website. It's just that this "memory box" happens … [Link]
Slashdot » Alibaba Looks To Rural China To Popularize Its Mobile OS
itwbennett writes: E-commerce giant Alibaba Group hasn't given up on its YunOS mobile operating system, and is taking the software to China's rural markets through a series of low-cost phones, which will be built by lesser-known Chinese brands and will range from 299 yuan ($49) to 699 yuan. Slashdot readers may remember that in 2012, Google claimed it was a … [Link]
Geek Culture » Apple Watch heartbreak… defective units with blinking logo
Well, after weeks of geeky anticipation and downright going insane waiting for his Apple Watch to arrive, a good friend of ours has only heartbreak and disappointment. The 42mm stainless steel watch that was just delivered to him is part of a small number of Apple Watches that are arriving DOA. That's right, Dead On Arrival… they won't boot up, … [Link]
Mashable » It looks like you'll lease Tesla's home battery instead of buying it
We already knew, thanks to Elon Musk, that Tesla was working on big, energy-efficient batteries for businesses and households using the same technology from its electric cars Now, more information about the concept is trickling out ahead of an official announcement scheduled for later this week. See also: For early adopters, Tesla luxury is real and so are its limitations The … [Link]
Popular Science » Haptic Gloves Use Air Pressure To Simulate The Feel Of Virtual Objects
A team of Rice University engineering students has developed a haptic glove that uses air pockets to let gamers feel like they're interacting with objects. [Link]
Mashable » A cheetah cub and puppy are best friends, and it makes total sense
If you've ever worried about the baby cheetah in your life feeling lonely, consider finding them a puppy of their very own. According to Zooborns, Pancake the cub's mom, Sage, couldn't produce the milk the tiny cub needed to survive and abandoned the newborn shortly after giving birth at Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon See also: Survival of the laziest: 15 … [Link]
Mashable » Forget Adam and Eve; Minecraft now has Alex and Steve
When millions of new players first loaded up Minecraft, they didn't have many character options. You could only select a variant of Steve, a blocky fellow in a blue shirt who has become one of the iconic figures of the game. But that changes on Wednesday, as developer Mojang rolls out its first default female character, Alex. After all, "jolly old … [Link]
Mashable » Fox makes itself a sandwich, naturally
Visiting your local Subway to watch Sandwich Artists do their magic may be convenient, but traveling to Ukraine to watch a fox fix your lunch is ultimately the more rewarding option. This fox in Chernobyl made an impressive five-decker sandwich out of cold cuts and bread left on the street for the bushy-tailed chef. The fox will need to upgrade … [Link]
Mashable » Photos: Violence erupts in Baltimore
Fire fighters attempt to put out a building that was set on fire during riots in Baltimore.Image: Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesThe funeral of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old African-American man who died last week after sustaining injuries in police custody, was peaceful on Monday. But then violence hit Baltimore. See also: Chaos in Baltimore: Mayor orders curfew after day of violence … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks' 'cookie straw' will further sweeten your caffeinated sips
Here’s an idea that does not suck Starbucks — the foremost purveyor in creative ways to consume sugar instead of actual coffee — is debuting a "cookie straw," just in time to enjoy alongside the S'mores Frappuccino See also: Discover your Starbucks name before your barista picks for you What exactly is a cookie straw you ask? It's "a rolled sweet … [Link]
Slashdot » Texas Admonishes Judge For Posting Facebook Updates About Her Trials
An anonymous reader writes: Michelle Slaughter, a Galveston County judge, says she will appeal a public admonition from state officials that criticized her Facebook posts about cases brought before her court. From the article: "The State Commission on Judicial Conduct ordered Michelle Slaughter, a Galveston County judge, to enroll in a four-hour class on the 'proper and ethical use of … [Link]
Mashable » Iowa capitol building evacuated because of some burnt Easy Mac
Politicians in Iowa were reminded of the consequences of microwaving macaroni and cheese on Monday. Shortly after 11 a.m. local time, an emergency smoke alarm in the Iowa State Capitol building sounded, and the source of the smoke was traced back to a microwave oven behind the senate chamber, which was heating up some Easy Mac See also: 15 things you … [Link]
Mashable » This selfie-snapping streaker is a bigger football fan then you
This is what a true fan looks like. A mega-enthusiastic football lover delighted fellow fans when he stripped down to his underwear and sprinted his way across a soccer pitch in London on Saturday. The Southport F.C. fan bolted across the pitch at Welling United F.C.'s Park View Road to snap a selfie with his team's goalie, Tony Thompson Ever … [Link]
Mashable » The first transgender celebrity in America and her remarkable life
Dec. 1, 1952"EX-GI BECOMES BLONDE BEAUTY: Operations Transform Bronx Youth. George Jorgensen Jr. son of a Bronx carpenter served in the Army for two years and was given honorable discharge in 1946. Now George is no more. After six operations, Jorgenson's sex has been changed and today she is a striking woman, working as a photographer in Denmark. Parents were informed … [Link]
Popular Science » Robots Used In Long-Distance Surgery Can Easily Be Hacked
In 2001, a doctor in New York completed what may seem like a routine surgery to remove a patient’s gallbladder. But in fact that procedure wasn’t routine at all, because… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Applivery Opens Mobile App Distribution Beta Program
Distributing pre-release applications outside of official delivery channels isn't exactly easy. That's why Applivery, a Spanish startup, launched its new, free distribution system today for both Android and iOS beta apps. The service promises to ease the pains of testing still-in-development enterprise applications.
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Mashable » Naughty vandal uses penis drawings to get local potholes filled
For the first time in the history of ever, penis graffiti is being used for a good cause An anonymous Bury, England graffiti artist, who goes by the moniker "Wanksy," has spearheaded an effort to get local potholes filled in by outlining them with erect and semi-erect phalluses See also: 20 Colorful Bits of Graffiti That Make the World More Beautiful … [Link]
Mashable » First esports tournament on ESPN baffles its regular viewers
Esports may be ready for ESPN, but ESPN viewers don't seem to be ready for esports. On Sunday night, the sports network aired a collegiate-level Heroes of the Storm tournament finals. The game is a MOBA developed by Blizzard, the company behind Diablo, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft, and it's currently in open beta. SEE ALSO: What's a MOBA? Watch our explainer … [Link]
Slashdot » Imagination To Release Open MIPS Design To Academia
DeviceGuru writes: Imagination Technologies has developed a Linux-ready academic version of its 32-bit MIPS architecture MicroAptiv processor design, and is giving it away free to universities for use in computer research and education. As the MIPSfpga name suggests, the production-quality RTL (register transfer level) design abstraction is intended to run on industry standard FPGAs. Although MIPSfpga is available as a … [Link]
Mashable » Woman swallows balloon, horrifies partygoers
We all have that special party trick up our sleeve So step right up and watch in horror as one woman stuffs an entire balloon (the long kind that clowns make animals out of) down her throat, just like a sword swallower. And if that wasn't disturbing enough, she then pops the balloon while it's inside of her body Of … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the same-sex couples poised to make Supreme Court history
On Tuesday the Supreme Court will begin oral arguments in a landmark case regarding same-sex marriage bans in Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky See also: 11 kisses to celebrate LGBT equality The case is widely seen as the final barrier to marriage equality in the United States More than 30 states permit same-sex couples to marry, but those marriage certificates may … [Link]
Mashable » Apple has its second-best quarter ever with $58 billion in revenue
Apple’s iPhones propelled the company to its second best overall revenue quarter ever. The Cupertino company sold 61 million iPhones in the March quarter, an increase of about 40% from the same quarter a year earlier, fueled by the success of the larger-screened iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices introduced last September. Another boon to Apple: China, where sales grew 72% … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch SpaceX launch a satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral
The private rocket company SpaceX is expected to launch a communications satellite to orbit on Monday — and you can watch the high-flying action live online. A Thales Alenia Space satellite, called the TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSat, should lift off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 6:14 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. You can watch a SpaceX webcast of … [Link]
Slashdot » Supreme Court To Consider Data Aggregation Suit Against Spokeo
BUL2294 writes: Consumerist and Associated Press are reporting that the Supreme Court has taken up the case of Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins — a case where Spokeo, as a data aggregator, faces legal liability and Fair Credit Reporting Act violations for providing information on Thomas Robins, an individual who has not suffered "a specific harm" directly attributable to the inaccurate … [Link]
Mashable » Stranded sisters survive 2 weeks on Girl Scout cookies and cheese puffs
Now you know what to pack for your next road trip. Two sisters, 56-year-old Lee Wright and 52-year-old Leslie Roy, were trapped in their SUV for nearly two weeks in the rural Upper Peninsula of Michigan after their car got stuck in deep snow. They had been visiting relatives in the city of Ishpeming, on their way to Mackinaw City. See … [Link]
Mashable » Chaos in Baltimore: Mayor orders curfew after day of violence
BALTIMORE — Rioters clashed with police on Monday following the funeral of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died last week after being injured while in police custody. During the standoff, which is quickly escalating, several people threw rocks and bottles at police officers while looters ransacked stores. Groups of people lit multiple police vehicles on fire and set a CVS pharmacy … [Link]
Popular Science » The Art of High Performance Building
To meet the most stringent building energy use standards in the world, SURE HOUSE has teamed up with the air-sealing experts at 475 High Performance Building Supply. [Link]
Popular Science » Can Orange-Tinted Glasses Help You Sleep?
I recently wrote about the terrible sleep habits of the characters in House of Cards. I disapproved of Frank Underwood’s late-night computer work in the Oval Office, his… [Link]
Mashable » The bottleneck for Apple Watch delays seems to be the bands
The Apple Watch officially started shipping on Friday, but for many buyers, the wait is just beginning. Within hours of becoming available for preorder, the Apple Watch sold out and was backordered by at least a month. I ordered my Apple Watch (38mm stainless steel with soft pink modern buckle) roughly six hours after preorders started, only to get stuck with … [Link]
Slashdot » JavaScript Devs: Is It Still Worth Learning jQuery?
Nerval's Lobster writes: If you're learning JavaScript and Web development, you might be wondering whether to learn jQuery. After nearly a decade of existence, jQuery has grown into a fundamental part of JavaScript coding in Web development. But now we're at a point where many of the missing pieces (and additional features) jQuery filled in are present in browsers. So … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sesame Street Presents: “The Aveggies: Age of Bon Bon” [VIDEO]
That’s his secret…he’s ALWAYS hungry! [via Sesame Street / YouTube] The post Sesame Street Presents: “The Aveggies: Age of Bon Bon” [VIDEO] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Producer tells 'overly sensitive' Native actors to leave Adam Sandler's 'Ridiculous Six'
Adam Sandler's Ridiculous Six is getting more ridiculous with each passing day. Video obtained by Indian Country Today shows numerous Native actors on the set of the Netflix film (which Sandler co-wrote and is starring in) arguing with a producer, who has yet to be identified, as well as two crew members. The actors and producer argue about the script's details, … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Nicholson's reaction to Jared Leto's Joker was perfect
Jack Nicholson feels the same way we all do about Jared Leto's as the Joker. Getting Jared Leto to play The Joker for the upcoming Suicide Squad movie was a weird choice, but we all kinda went along with it. After all, Heath Ledger seemed like an odd choice for the Joker in The Dark Knight, but his version of … [Link]
Mashable » 42 aftershocks have rattled Nepal since massive earthquake
While the desperate effort to save lives in earthquake-ravaged Nepal intensified on Monday, residents and rescuers remain uneasy over the more than 40 aftershocks that have rattled the region since Saturday See also: Aerial footage from Nepal reveals earthquake devastation Simon Rogers, a data editor at Google's News Lab, used data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that show the location … [Link]
Mashable » 'We know too many Freddie Grays': Packed funeral mixes mourning and activism
BALTIMORE — Some of the speakers at the funeral for Freddie Gray — who died in police custody in Baltimore on April 19 — wanted the service to be non-political. But the ceremony quickly evolved into a mix of mourning and call to action, and the crowd didn’t seem to mind Mourners poured into New Shiloh Baptist Church on Monday, filling … [Link]
Slashdot » Smart Headlights Adjust To Aid Drivers In Difficult Conditions
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute are developing smart headlights that not only trace a car's movement around bends, but are programmable to assist a driver in a wide range of driving conditions. The research team, at the institute's Illumination and Imaging Laboratory, is looking into designing headlights which do not highlight raindrops and snowflakes … [Link]
Popular Science » See The Microscopic World In Motion
For the past 30 years, Nikon has held a contest for the year’s best microphotography images, and competition has been fierce. In 2011, they brought those still images to… [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady is in the new 'Ted 2' trailer and it's super NSFW
Full warning: Tom Brady in the new Ted 2 trailer is really funny, but also really NSFW. In 2012, Seth McFarlane brought his raunchy Family Guy style of humor to real life with Ted. The movie was a hit and McFarlane assumed that the world had finally accepted his potential outside of the animation room. Then A Million Ways to … [Link]
Mashable » If you're not a Marvel fan, this supercut tribute will turn you into one
As if you needed any more reasons to get pumped about the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron movie. But sure, why not add another log to the fire? Marvel fan Robert Jones has compiled a supercut tribute to all of the Marvel films, cut to the song "A Light That Never Comes" by Linkin Park, and it will pretty much … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ghost Rider is Retiring [Comic]
[Source: Text from Superheroes] The post Ghost Rider is Retiring [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » I'm chasing the shadows of paranormal experience
Researching ghosts, ESP and precognition is real science, says Caroline Watt, and it takes more rigour than most (full text available to subscribers) 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » How The Guardian is Approaching Hypermedia Based API Infrastructure
Known for its use of data and API-enabled journalism and content provision, The Guardian is moving to a hypermedia-based API infrastructure.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LOOTERS: An Elder Scrolls Fan Film [Video]
An action packed tale of adventure and greed based in the Elder Scrolls universe. Enjoy! [Fury Fingers] The post LOOTERS: An Elder Scrolls Fan Film [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 10 hidden homeownership costs to budget for
With an average price tag of $377,800 in December 2014, according to the United States Census Bureau, new homes are one of the biggest investments a person can make Not included in that hefty figure are closing costs and optional home inspection fees that buyers also are expected to pay. Closing costs, for example, include processing fees, underwriting fees, recording fees, … [Link]
Mashable » Can the Apple Watch survive a blender?
We have a lot of questions about the Apple Watch, but the most important one is: Will it blend? The pros at Blendtec have a special place in their hearts for Apple products, so when a spiffy new gadget is released, they destroy it with their blenders — in slow-motion, of course Much like the iPhone 6 Plus before it, … [Link]
Slashdot » ESPN Sues Verizon To Stop New Sports-Free TV Bundles
Mr D from 63 writes: ESPN isn't a fan of Verizon's new way of offering cable channels under its Fios TV service — they're now suing Verizon for it. The lawsuit comes after Verizon unveiled new bundles that allow customers to choose specific packages of channels that can be swapped every 30 days. ESPN claims this offer is not in … [Link]
Popular Science » The Sony Walkman Is Back And Better Than Ever
Portable music players are everywhere you turn: smartphones, tablets, iPods, and laptops. But to the true audiophile, it’s all junk. That’s because most play compressed sound files–great for jam-packing your hard drive with music, bad for sound quality. The new Sony Walkman ZX2 aims to fix that. This portable hi-fi music player is a far cry from the original Walkman … [Link]
Mashable » Woman discovers secret two-way mirror in bar restroom, owner says 'go f*ck yourself'
Going to a bar restroom is rarely a pleasant experience — especially if you have to worry about people peeping on you while you pee While performing in Berwyn, Illinois, comedian Tamale Rocks discovered that a full-length mirror in the women's restroom of a bar called Cigars and Stripes was actually a two-way mirror . See also: 1946: Trick mirror … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake
Facebook is urging its members to donate to the emergency response teams responding to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend — and the social network will match contributions up to $2 million. Facebook has added a message at the top of the News Feed to encourage its members to donate funds to the International Medical CorpsFacebook's … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Messenger gets in your face, rolls out video chat
Get ready, Messenger users: Facebook's popular app is about to get a whole lot more in your face. Facebook announced on Monday a new iOS and Android update for Messenger that brings the ability to video chat other users. The feature is coming to 18 markets around the globe at first, including the U.K., France, Greece, Ireland, Mexico, Portugal and the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Magical Facts You Didn’t Know About Harry Potter
10. Evanna Lynch beat anorexia, but wasn’t guaranteed the role of Luna Lovegood because of it 9. Alan Rickman didn’t really know all about Snape’s secret from the beginning 8. Dame Maggie Smith underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer during the last movies 7. Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double was left paralyzed after a flying scene went horribly wrong in “Deathly Hallows” … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Microbes play villainous role in Arctic climate change
Not all living creatures are victims of climate change – some are actively helping to raise temperatures and melt ice 
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Slashdot » Has the Native Vs. HTML5 Mobile Debate Changed?
itwbennett writes: The tools available to developers who need to build an application once and deploy everywhere have exploded. Frameworks like famo.us, Ionic, PhoneGap, Sencha Touch, Appcelerator, Xamarin, and others are reducing the grunt work and improving the overall quality of web based mobile applications dramatically. The benefits of a build once, deploy everywhere platform are pretty obvious, but are … [Link]
Popular Science » Cyberattack Takes Down Controversial Mauna Kea Telescope Website
A controversial project to build a telescope atop the Hawaiian volcano of Mauna Kea was targeted by a cyberattack over the weekend. [Link]
Mashable » Chipotle burritos now come without genetically modified ingredients
Maybe this will get Hillary Clinton to come back to Chipotle. Chipotle on Monday moved to eliminate its last remaining genetically altered ingredients, positioning itself as the first national restaurant chain in the U.S. to achieve that milestone “We are changing the way people think about and eat fast food, and that means cooking with the very best ingredients – ingredients … [Link]
Mashable » Emoji are about to take over Instagram
Instagram just made emoji posted within the app a lot more powerful. The company updated its iOS and Android apps Monday with the ability to add emoji hashtags to posts along with three brand-new filters. Previously, Instagram's hashtag feature did not support emoji, so comments or captions with the hashtag symbol and emoji were not searchable. Now, users can add emoji … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Gender Gap Grader API Enables Gender Data Revolution
A new tool is available to perform gender analysis on any large data set. Gender Gap Grader uses a databank of world names to analyze any data set by likely gender, taking into account regional differences that might mean that a name used in one part of the world is typically male, while in another region it's more likely to … [Link]
Mashable » Poll: Most people in Boston want to spare Tsarnaev from execution
Residents in Massachusetts who would like to see Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev executed are finding themselves increasingly in the minority, a new Boston Globe poll shows While about a third of Bay Staters say they support the death penalty for "egregious crimes," fewer than 20% of them would like it carried out in Tsarnaev's case See also: Boston bomber gave … [Link]
Popular Science » This App Plays Music At The Perfect Tempo To Accompany Your Solo
If you’ve ever been behind the mic at a karaoke bar, you know the agony of a senseless backing track. Slow down your tempo for dramatic effect and the track blindly rolls… [Link]
Slashdot » The Sun Newspaper Launches Anonymous Tor-Based WikiLeaks-Style SecureDrop
Mark Wilson writes: The likes of Julian Assange's WikiLeaks have set the standard for blowing the lid on huge stories based on tips from anonymous sources. Whistle-blowers such as Edward Snowden have brought to public attention stories which would otherwise have been kept hidden from the public, and it has been with the help of newspapers such as the Guardian … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Five Stages of Watching A Marvel Movie
HISHE Features: OnlyLeigh and her new series, “Five Stages Of…” In this episode, Leigh Lahav, Illustrates the Five Stages of Watching a Marvel Movie. [Hishe] The post The Five Stages of Watching A Marvel Movie appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Man reunites with cop who found him in dumpster and saved his life 25 years ago
After 25 years, Robin Barton has been reunited with the police officer who saved his life just hours after he was born — a reunion that has also spawned finding Barton's biological parents. Retired policeman Michael Buelna discovered Barton in a dumpster in Santa Ana, California, on Nov. 21, 1989, with his umbilical cord still attached, ABC 7 reports See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian opens up about Bruce's transition: 'He has found inner peace'
Kim Kardashian West sat down with Matt Lauer on the Today Show on Monday to discuss her stepfather Bruce Jenner's announcement that he is transitioning to a woman. In an interview with Diane Sawyer that aired Friday, Jenner spoke openly after years of hiding his gender identity. "I'm really happy for him that he is living his life the way he … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat jumps into the news business with hire of CNN political reporter
CNN correspondent Peter Hamby's Hambycast may be turning into Hambychat Snapchat has hired CNN national political reporter Peter Hamby as its Head of News, bringing one of the most visible and digitally savvy politics reporters to the messaging platform, which is known for deleting messages after 10 seconds and stories after 24 hours. See also: Snapchat breaks into media with Discover … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Launches a Marketplace To Buy Patents From Interested Sellers
An anonymous reader writes: Google has announced an experimental marketplace called the Patent Purchase Promotion, which aims to keep patents out of the hands of patent trolls. From the announcement: "By simplifying the process and having a concentrated submission window, we can focus our efforts into quickly evaluating patent assets and getting responses back to potential sellers quickly. Hopefully this … [Link]
Mashable » History in shambles: World Heritage sites after the Nepal earthquake
The centuries-old monuments spread throughout the Kathmandu Valley were heavily damaged in the massive earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, a United Nations official said on Monday. Some of the sites suffered "extensive and irreversible damage." See also: Terrifying POV video shows avalanche hitting Mount Everest base camp Irina Bokova, director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Googles Physical Web vs Apples iBeacon
Register for Sean O Sullivan’s free webcast, to be held on April 29 at 10 a.m. PT. This is the second post in a three-part series looking at beacon technology and the burgeoning beacon ecosystem. In the first of this … [Link]
New Scientist – News » That's no moon! Spacecraft mistaken for new natural satellite
For 13 hours today, astronomers thought Earth had gained a new, temporary moon – but it turned out to be the Gaia space telescope 
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New Scientist – News » US farms hit by bird flu – but a vaccine might make things worse
So far 13 million chickens and turkeys have been culled or earmarked for destruction to stop the spread of H5N2, but a vaccine could encourage the spread of "silent" infections 
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Mashable » The votes are in: Your 2015 Webby Awards winners
Ellie Kemper and Tituss Burgess should crack a bottle of piiiiiiinot nooooooir now that the 19th annual Webby Award winners list is official. Both actors claimed top spots for their roles in the Netflix original Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, placing them among a long list of winners that represent the best content across the Internet. See also: Comedian Hannibal Buress to host … [Link]
Mashable » If your stainless steel Apple Watch is scratching up, that's perfectly normal
Don’t call it scratchgate — yet. New owners of the stainless steel Apple Watch may be surprised to discover their luxe wearable is prone to scratching. Don't be alarmed, though; it's normal for the device to get scuffed up. See also: 7 things we just found out about the Apple Watch Over the weekend, Twitter user @DetroitBORG posted pics of his … [Link]
Mashable » Area musician crashes LA prom, teens lose their minds
Age is only a number. Justin Bieber went back to high school this weekend and crashed a Los Angeles-area prom. See also: Dreams Do Come True: Floyd Mayweather Beats Up Justin Bieber Bieber was reportedly on his way to a nearby recording studio in Chatsworth, California when he decided to drop by Chatsworth Charter high school's prom on Saturday night. Or … [Link]
Slashdot » Pepsi To Stop Using Aspartame
An anonymous reader writes: Pepsi believes sales of diet soda are falling because of aspartame and how the general public thinks it's a dangerous substance to consume. Even though the FDA describes aspartame as “one of the most thoroughly tested and studied food additives the agency has ever approved,” Pepsi has decided to stop using it. Aspartame removal is being … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lord of the Rings – In Dreams – Peter Hollens [A Capella Music Video]
Listen as the always mazing a cappella vocalist Peter Hollens cover “In Dreams” from “Lord of the Rings.” Simply beautiful! [Peter Hollens] The post Lord of the Rings – In Dreams – Peter Hollens [A Capella Music Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' Episode 11: 'Stop struggling. You’ve won'
In “Time and Life,” the true consequences of SC&P’s seemingly advantageous deal with McCann come to light. Roger, Don and the other partners are taken by complete surprise when they learn that the firm’s lease is up in the Time Life building, and that not only will they be moving to the McCann offices, but their firm will be absorbed by … [Link]
Mashable » All goes quiet for 'Silent Hills' as Konami pulls the plug
Silent Hills is done. The game development dream team that would have brought Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima and The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus together for a new chapter in the Silent Hill series is dead, Konami confirms. See also: 9 Valuable Life Lessons We Learned From Gaming "Konami is committed to new Silent Hill titles, however … [Link]
Slashdot » Indian Telecom Authority Releases a Million Email IDs, Taken Down By Hackers
knwny writes: In a bizarre move that threatens the privacy of over a million internet users in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the list of email IDs from which it received responses regarding net neutrality. Most of these responses were sent by the general public following a massively popular online campaign to protect Internet neutrality … [Link]
Mashable » Since ancient times, rich politicians were angling to be 'just like us'
David Cameron prompted considerable amusement over the weekend after indicating he supported West Ham United — supposedly, he's an Aston Villa fan. The incident joins a litany of other inevitable stories of politicians trying to pretend they're just like the rest of us. The more they come across as "ordinary blokes," the belief seems to be, the more we'll trust them … [Link]
Mashable » Men and women are painting their nails to support Bruce Jenner
Manicure Mondays just got a little more worthy of our attention. Australian radio station Kiis 1065 encouraged listeners to paint their nails on Monday to show solidarity for Bruce Jenner See also: Twitter users respond to Bruce Jenner interview with outpouring of support The reality star and former Olympic athlete revealed in an interview with Diane Sawyer, which aired Friday, that … [Link]
Mashable » The Queen drops off the list of UK's richest people
LONDON — The Queen has fallen out of the Sunday Times' annual rich list for the first time. Her wealth may have grown by £10 million over the past year, but it's not enough to keep her in the countdown of the 300 richest people in Britain, thanks to a dramatic increase in the country's billionaires. See also: Elizabeth in the … [Link]
Popular Science » Massive Earthquake Shakes Nepal; Avalanches On Everest
An earthquake struck Nepal early Saturday causing numerous casualties, large amounts of damage to structures and avalanches on Mount Everest where a closely watched… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nepal earthquake: How to prevent thousands more deaths
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake taught us that managing and preventing landslides could save thousands of lives in Nepal over the coming weeks 
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Slashdot » Conde Nast To Announce VR Series
An anonymous reader writes: Lifestyle and fashion publishing giant Conde Nast is planning to move into virtual reality in an effort to trial new marketing and advertising streams to attract digital consumers. The privately-owned company is expected to announce two new virtual reality series hosted by its TV and film division, Conde Nast Entertainment (CNE), at the Newfronts advertising and … [Link]
Mashable » According to Stephen Hawking, Zayn Malik never left One Direction
There is finally definitive proof that Stephen Hawking is a genius When asked about the cosmological significance of Zayn Malik leaving One Direction during his hologram appearance at the Sydney Opera House, the physicist deadpanned, "Finally, a question about something important." Hawking went on to recommend that heartbroken tweens go into the field of theoretical physics, because proving the existence … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Green Slime Loves Gelatinous Cube [Comic]
This reminds me of “Bossk Loves Gorn” by cartoonist Mark Anderson. [Source: Joshua Wright on Tumblr | Joshua Wright (Official) | Follow Joshua Wright on Twitter] The post Green Slime Loves Gelatinous Cube [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK people happy to cut energy use, but wary of smart meters
A UK survey of more than 2400 people reveals that those who are most worried about electricity bills are least likely to want smart meters 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A First Look at Kodi Smit-McPhee as Nightcrawler in X-Men: Apocalypse
Here’s a first look at Kodi Smit-McPhee as Nightcrawler in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse. The picture was revealed by director Bryan Singer a little earlier today on Twitter. First day on set! Here is @kodismitmcpheee as #Nightcrawler. Catch him before he’s gone.… https://t.co/f8ppx6MCBn — Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) April 27, 2015 
[Bryan Singer on Twitter | Via IO9] The post A … [Link]
Mashable » Apple earnings are today and here's what to look for: iPhone sales, first hint at Apple Watch results
You could almost hear the jaws drop on Wall Street in January after Apple reported selling a staggering 74.5 million iPhones and earning a record $18 billion in profit during the holiday quarter. Now that it's April, it won't be easy to meet those high expectations. Apple will almost certainly fall short of those unfathomable figures when it reports earnings Monday … [Link]
Popular Science » When Space Probes Crash–For Science And Otherwise
NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft has been enjoying the past four years zipping around the planet Mercury. Launched in 2004, the probe traveled for six and a half years to reach… [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese Navy Stars in Latest U.S.Intelligence Report
The latest U.S. Naval Intelligence report highlights new Chinese warships like the Type 052D Luyang III destroyer and Type 094 nuclear missile submarine. [Link]
Popular Science » Ants, Space, and Your Classroom?
Project: Ant Colony Search At first glance, it might seem like an odd grouping: ants, space, and high school students. But Stanford University biologist Deborah M. Gordon… [Link]
Mashable » For early adopters, Tesla luxury is real and so are its limitations
California realtor Lisa Karos talks fast and pretty much non-stop. It serves her well in her chosen profession. One can imagine Karos' clients succumbing to a fusillade of words, throwing up their hands and crying, “Uncle!” as they hand over a six-figure down payment.Today, though, Karos isn’t talking about tony homes along the shores of Huntington Beach, California. Instead, the subject … [Link]
Slashdot » Audi Creates "Fuel of the Future" Using Just Carbon Dioxide and Water
EwanPalmer writes: German car manufacturer Audi says it has created the "fuel of the future" made solely from water, carbon dioxide and renewable sources. The synthetic "e-diesel" was made following a commissioning phase of just four months at a plant in Dresden, Germany. Germany's federal minister of education and research, Dr Johanna Wanka, said she has already used the fuel … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Save 55% Off on These Amazing Star Wars Books! (The Jedi Path, The Bounty Hunter Code, The Blueprints)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 55% off on three awesome Star Wars books: The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force [Vault Edition], Star Wars: The Blueprints, and The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett. Get them all for just $44.99 each instead of $99.99! -The Jedi Path: A Manual … [Link]
Mashable » NBC may give controversial anchor Brian Williams a $30 million kiss goodbye
If NBC wants Brian Williams gone, it's going to have to pay The peacock network could be forced to give the suspended anchor between $20 million and $30 million as a severance payment, according to a report from Politico's Mike Allen That would mean Williams would get around half of the $50 million contract he signed with NBC in December, around … [Link]
Mashable » Aerial footage from Nepal reveals earthquake devastation
The death toll in Nepal has risen beyond 3,700 after Saturday's devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The worst earthquake the country has seen in 80 years devastated the capital of Kathmandu along with surrounding areas including the ancient city of Bhaktapur. Arial footage shows the impact across the region. According to Stephen Hawking, Zayn Malik never left One Direction Your first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: Mario Party 10 [Video]
From the company that spent more time raising you than your parents ever did, comes the same friendship-ruining action from Smash Bros. without all the fun game play to distract you from your hate! [Smosh Games] The post Honest Game Trailer: Mario Party 10 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rare cannibal iguana caught snacking on a juicy juvenile
Reptiles don't usually tuck into their own kind, but harsh environmental conditions may have pushed this adult iguana to its limits 
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Slashdot » Stephen Hawking Has a Message For One Direction Fans
An anonymous reader points out that Stephen Hawking recently gave some advice for One Direction fans. What is the cosmological effect of singer Zayn Malik leaving the best-selling boy band One Direction and consequently disappointing millions of teenage girls around the world? The advice of British cosmologist Stephen Hawking to heartbroken fans is to follow theoretical physics, because Malik may … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at the new face of war in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3'
Mechs. Transforming chaingun hands. Some kind of lethal firefly swarm. These are your new tools of destruction in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Activision's debut trailer for 2015's new entry in the series, from developer Treyarch, is packed with surprising looks at the game's vision of future warfare. The tone was set last week when the publisher released a futurist-friendly … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Officially Discontinues Nexus 7 Tablet
An anonymous reader writes: Google's 7-inch tablet has disappeared from the Google Store, where a note in red type simply states that the device is no longer available for purchase. "The Nexus 7 was first released back in 2013, so it's fair to say it had a good run. The Android-based tablet received great reviews, but what really made it … [Link]
Mashable » Nepal desperate for supplies as death toll soars past 3,700
A Nepalese man carries his belongings from earthquake debris in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on April 27.Image: Niranjan Shrestha/Associated PressShelter, fuel, food, medicine, power, news, workers — Nepal's earthquake-hit capital was short on everything Monday as its people searched for lost loved ones, sorted through rubble for their belongings and struggled to provide for their families' needs. In … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what to expect at tomorrow's LG G4 launch
It’s no secret that LG is debuting its fourth G-series flagship tomorrow, the G4, because, well, LG is one of the most transparent companies around when it comes to hyping its products prior to a launch. Whereas your Samsungs or HTCs won't even discuss the name of their upcoming devices — a name everyone already knows well ahead of time — … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most AMAZING Rube Goldberg Machine EVER
This Rube Goldberg machine is so amazing that it can only be powered by one thing: magic. [Red Bull] The post The Most AMAZING Rube Goldberg Machine EVER appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Pandora Paying Artists $0.0001 More Per Stream Than It Was Last Year
journovampire writes: Pandora has revealed that it's paying a 10,000th of a dollar more to music labels and artists than it was in 2014. From the article: "Pandora has revealed that its royalty payments to SoundExchange, the US licensing body which collects performance royalties on behalf of record labels and artists, have just increased by 8%. The news was confirmed … [Link]
Bad Science » Two interviews on withheld trials, NPR and ABC
Here are a couple of fairly detailed interviews I’ve done over the last two weeks, both on the problem of clinical trial results being withheld. The first is with On The Media, an excellent NPR show, the clip is here. The second interview is with ABC and has two striking features. One is my big, fat, red face. The second … [Link]
Mashable » Wimbledon bans selfie sticks for their 'nuisance value'
LONDON — The wand of Narcissus took another blow Monday, with the news that Wimbledon is banning selfie sticks from its hallowed grounds. In news that will come as a disappointment to fans of self portraits from the back row of the stands, the venue has joined the long list of stadiums, galleries and museums worldwide that have banned the things. … [Link]
Mashable » Can you spot all the new faces in the latest 'Batman: Arkham Knight' trailer?
Batman: Arkham Knight's cast of familiar faces grows with developer Rocksteady Studios' new "All Who Follow You" trailer. Can you name them all? Catwoman's there, putting the beatdown on an army of robo-baddies with her Batbuddy. Nightwing and Robin both show up as well, all grim faces and determined hero poses. There are also blink-and-you'll-miss-it looks at Commissioner Jim Gordon, his … [Link]
Slashdot » Robots Step Into the Backbreaking Agricultural Work That Immigrants Won't Do
HughPickens.com writes: Ilan Brat reports at the WSJ that technological advances are making it possible for robots to handle the backbreaking job of gently plucking ripe strawberries from below deep-green leaves, just as the shrinking supply of available fruit pickers has made the technology more financially attractive. "It's no longer a problem of how much does a strawberry harvester cost," … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The first complex life on Earth got eaten to extinction
Fossil evidence suggests it wasn't climate change that killed off the enigmatic Ediacarans, Earth's first complex life, but competition from Cambrian life forms 
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Mashable » London ad asks if you're beach body ready, and everyone says f*ck off
LONDON — More than 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of an advert that's been deemed body shaming amid an online backlash. Protein World's ad campaign, which features a woman in a bikini and various products in the company's "weight loss collection," asks the question: Are you beach body ready? It angered a lot of people — … [Link]
Mashable » 'What are you looking for in a new position?': The right way to answer
Whenever you get asked this question during an interview, it's impossible to not feel like it's a trap. What other answer can you possibly give for, "What are you looking for in a new position?" other than, "Everything this one offers?" Well, it depends on the humor of the hiring manager, but in general, that's probably not your best option. To … [Link]
Mashable » Viber, Google are helping people to call loved ones in Nepal
In the aftermath of the earthquake, getting calls and messages into or out of Nepal has been one of the greatest challenges facing those searching for loved ones. See also: Facebook Safety Check connects those affected by devastating Nepal earthquake In an effort to aid communication, American phone companies like T-Mobile are offering free calls to and from Nepal, and a number of digital services are … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 27 April 2015
‘Living Figures’ Make Their Debut (Nature) — In July last year, neurobiologist Bjrn Brembs published a paper about how fruit flies walk. Nine months on, his paper looks different: another group has fed its data into the article, altering one … [Link]
Mashable » The Super app: Making tiny works of art to inspire empathy
We bet the "Social" folder on your phone is pretty full. If you always think twice before taking the plunge with a new app, we get it That's why we've taken a look at Super, a visual social app created by Twitter cofounder Biz Stone and Ben Finkel launched in November 2014, designed to "inspire empathy." See also: 5 weird WeChat … [Link]
Mashable » Working hours around the world: Does work-life balance exist?
“Men and women are increasingly pressed for time and, as a result, struggle to meet their work and family responsibilities." So stated a June 2014 White House report entitled Nine Facts About American Families and Work. The report revealed that 46% of working Americans said their job demands interfered with their family life "sometimes or often," a figure that increased from … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux 4.1 Bringing Many Changes, But No KDBUS
An anonymous reader writes: The first release candidate of Linux 4.1 is now available. Linus noted, "The merge window is pretty normal in terms of what got merged too. Just eyeballing the size, it looks like this is going to fit right in — while 4.0 was a bit smaller than usual, 4.1 seems to be smack dab in the … [Link]
Mashable » Presenter sacked for 'despicable' war tweets, huge debate unfolds on Twitter
An Australian sports presenter has been sacked after he wrote a stream of "disrespectful" tweets about WWI soldiers on Anzac Day on Saturday. Australia's public broadcaster SBS fired Scott McIntyre after the station said he breached the social media guidelines of the company. His series of tweets — sent on the 100th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand troops (Anzacs) landing … [Link]
Mashable » Carrying the world on their back: The human 'mules' of Morocco
CEUTA, Spain — Three armed and uniformed men stand watch outside a warehouse in North Africa. Behind them, a throng of veiled women are pushing in line. "Do you know this word?” one of the guards asks with a sly smile. 'Alucinaciones' or hallucinations. "You’ll see why," he adds. See also: Smugglers use social media to lure migrants in the Mediterranean … [Link]
Mashable » Hawaii telescope website downed by environmentalist hacker group
HONOLULU — An apparent cyberattack Sunday temporarily disrupted the main website of Thirty Meter Telescope, the organization trying to construct one of the world's largest telescopes near the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island. Thirty Meter Telescope spokeswoman Caroline Witherspoon confirmed that the company's website suffered a disruption, but could not say who was responsible for the attack. She … [Link]
Mashable » Two Aussie Internet companies in battle to buy iiNet
It seems everyone wants a piece of the Australian Internet provider, iiNet. Just more than a month after TPG Telecom announced its intention to purchase iiNet, the communications company, M2 Group, has thrown its hat in the ringAccording to a report in Fairfax Media, M2 has made a bid for 100% of the Perth-based company, in an all-share deal valued at more than … [Link]
Slashdot » The World of 3D Portraiture
An anonymous reader writes in with this BBC story about the niche market of 3D printed "selfie" models. By now we're familiar with tales of 3D-printed marvels, from guns to duck prosthetics. But when I traveled to a physics conference in March, I wasn't expecting to end up with a full colour printout of myself. However, at a small stall … [Link]
Mashable » Blogging your way to your dream job at a startup
So you want to work at a startup. You know how to handle interviews and you know what startup skills you need. You know your strengths and can't wait to hustle. Three years ago, I was in the same position. After working in the corporate world of fashion at Louis Vuitton and Aritzia, I was dying to work at a startup. … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey's new 'Infinity' song sets the stage for her Vegas residency
LAS VEGAS — On the eve of Mariah Carey's launch event for her Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, the five-time Grammy winner released a new song titled "Infinity." The single — released on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and YouTube (watch the lyric video, above) — will be featured as the only new song on her upcoming greatest-hits album See also: Couple … [Link]
Mashable » You'll need scuba gear to visit this artist's underwater gallery
Off the coast of Cancún, Mexico, lies a beautiful museum. To visit it, however, guests need to come equipped with scuba gear. MUSA (The Museum of Underwater Art) is an underwater sculpture park committed to conservation. It aims to divert tourists and divers away from eastern Mexico's coral reefs, protecting the marine life that lives there. See also: University of Miami's … [Link]
Mashable » A weekend in Australia with the Apple Watch: Is it worth the hype?
When you have an Apple Watch on your wrist you automatically turn into a bit of a tool. My arm was doing totally unnecessary maneuvers — hair flicking all over town, reaching for things I didn't need and I kept purposely pushing my sleeves up. It was Friday, the 24th of April and I'd picked up my 38mm white Apple Watch … [Link]
Mashable » Death toll in Nepal quake rises to more than 3,600
The death toll from Nepal's earthquake rose to 3,617 on Monday, two days after the massive quake ripped across this Himalayan nation, leaving tens of thousands shell-shocked and sleeping in streets. Aid groups received the first word from remote mountain villages — reports that suggested many communities perched on mountainsides were devastated or struggling to cope. See also: Terrifying POV video … [Link]
Mashable » Maleficent's daughter is out for blood on 'Once Upon a Time'
The apple didn't fall far from the tree when it comes to Maleficent and her daughter, Lily, it seems Just like Maleficent, Lily only has one thing in mind: revenge on Snow White and Prince Charming for her cursed life See also: A shocking moment on 'Once Upon a Time' will change everything on the show It turns out that she … [Link]
Mashable » In a world-first, new docking system means drones can refuel in mid-air
Drones are being used for everything from rounding up sheep to crowd control, but one significant hurdle is holding up progress — the limited endurance levels of most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). See also: This is the first time a drone has been refueled in midair One New Zealand-born man may have come up with a system to change that. Daniel Wilson, a … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' may have said goodbye to a fan-favorite character forever
With only a few episodes to go this season, it makes sense that this episode of The Good Wife is all about exits. We see Alicia's formal withdrawal from the State's Attorney's race, yet another tableau of Alicia standing in front of reporters, yet again fallen from grace The entire episode, though, isn't really about Alicia's exit — it's about Kalinda's … [Link]
Mashable » Smashed Apple Watch gallery of horrors, it's not pretty
Now that users finally have the Apple Watch in their eager little hands, the device is finally being put to the test in real world conditions, which includes cracking the screen Although there is (thankfully) no epidemic of smashed Apple Watch screens popping up, we did manage to find a few that indicate that you might want to treat the device … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Insiders Talk About Why Google+ Failed
An anonymous reader writes in with this story about what happened to Google+ from an employee perspective. "Last month, Google announced that it's changing up its strategy with Google+. In a sense, it's giving up on pitching Google+ as a social network aimed at competing with Facebook. Instead, Google+ will become two separate pieces: Photos and Streams. This didn't come … [Link]
Mashable » Makeshift amusement parks on the outskirts of Pakistani towns offer good times and hope
There are more than 400 amusement parks in the United States. There are more than 300 amusement parks in Europe. But in Pakistan, large commercial amusement parks are far fewer in number, and even those are too far away or too expensive for many families to enjoy. As a result, makeshift amusement parks are constructed on the outskirts of Pakistani towns. … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2135: iPhone meets its sibling.
Silicon sibling rivalry? If you enJoyed the comic, please take a moment to retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Hilarious new 'Silicon Valley' character is the ultimate tech douche
Silicon Valley has just introduced us to a character for the ages, and he comes in an excessively tanned, supremely douchey package Meet Russ Hanneman, a cross between Sean Parker and "The Situation," and an embodiment of all the worst smarmy rich businessmen stereotypes He listens to circa-1999 Limp Bizkit unironically, zooms around in a bright-orange McLaren 650S and is embroiled … [Link]
Mashable » No matter your house, it's tough to go home again on 'Game of Thrones'
Note: This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of Game of Thrones. A Stark finally made it back to Winterfell in season 5 episode 3 of Game of Thrones, but no homecoming has ever been less sweet than Sansa's Her family members are all murdered or missing, her home has been occupied by her greatest enemies, and she's about to … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton Foundation CEO admits missteps in donor disclosure
The acting chief executive of the Clinton Foundation is acknowledging the global philanthropy made mistakes in how it disclosed its donors amid growing scrutiny as Hillary Rodham Clinton opens her presidential campaign. In a blog posting Sunday, Maura Pally defended the foundation's work and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, describing its policies on donor disclosure and contributions from foreign governments as … [Link]
Mashable » What is CocoaPods?
iOS Engineer, Marty Burolla, breaks down the popular dependency manager for Swift and Objective-C projects, most commonly known as CocoaPods. Not 100% sure what a dependency manager is? Don't worry. Marty gives a solid overview of these programs, before diving headfirst into why CocoaPods is so popular among the iOS developer community We won't spoil it for you, but Marty … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesia will execute death-row prisoners in the coming days
Indonesia notified nine foreigners and a local man convicted of drug trafficking that their executions will be carried out within days, ignoring appeals by the U.N. chief and foreign leaders to spare them. Authorities also asked the four Nigerian men, two Australian men, a Filipino woman, and one man each from Brazil, France and Indonesia for their last wish, the spokesman … [Link]
Slashdot » When Exxon Wanted To Be a Personal Computing Revolutionary
An anonymous reader writes with this story about Exxon's early involvement with consumer computers. "This weekend is the anniversary of the release of the Apple IIc, the company's fourth personal computer iteration and its first attempt at creating a portable computer. In 1981, Apple's leading competitor in the world of consumer ('novice') computer users was IBM, but the market was … [Link]
Mashable » Couple who met at Britney Spears' Vegas show in 2013 came back to wed
LAS VEGAS — Like stoic bridesmaids watching a friend get married, two faceless mannequins, one wearing the green stewardess outfit from Britney Spears' "Toxic" video and the other draped in the red lion tamer ensemble from "Circus," stood beside David Krawsek and Woody Arenas on the couple's wedding day. The two men, who had met in December 2013 on the opening … [Link]
Mashable » Successful women share top tips for finding (and keeping) a mentor
Mentorships can be hard to come by — and even more difficult to hold on to. Given busy schedules and fluctuating lifestyles, it's a challenge to put in the time and effort to maintain a mutually beneficial mentor relationship. See also: How to exceed expectations in your first managerial role But it can be done, and when done correctly, mentorship can … [Link]
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