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 » Forget cat cafes — feline lovers are raising money for the first "cat cinema"
Inspired by the recent trend of "cat cafes" around the world, one couple is working to open the world's first "cat cinema" — where you can watch a movie in a theater full of cats The cat-lovers in question, Paula Siedlecka and William Piper, are hoping to open a movie theater where audience members can pet and snuggle 10 rescued … [Link]
Slashdot » Android and iOS App Porting Will Not Be Available At Windows 10 Launch
An anonymous reader writes: Arguably the biggest news out of Microsoft's Build 2015 conference was that developers will be able to bring Web apps, Windows desktop apps (Win32), as well as Android and iOS mobile apps to the Windows Store. Yet each of these work differently, and there are a lot of nuances, so we talked to Todd Brix, general … [Link]
Mashable » Avoid travel to Nepal after earthquake, U.S. warns
The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning Friday warning citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Nepal. The government is also warning U.S. travelers in the country to avoid nonessential travel within the country. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake last week has claimed 6,134 lives, and caused widespread destruction. The death toll is expected to rise as bodies are recovered from collapsed … [Link]
Mashable » Stop, wait a minute: 'Uptown Funk' adds writers in wake of 'Blurred Lines' verdict
In a quiet settlement that could preempt a copyright lawsuit, RCA Records has reportedly added five writers to Mark Ronson's 2014 hit "Uptown Funk." The writers behind The Gap Band's "Oops Upside Your Head" — three band members, a keyboardist and a producer — are now listed alongside the song's six originally listed writers, following Minder Music's claims earlier this year … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 6 Categories that Make up the API Economy
APIs allow different types of software to communicate with each other, facilitating the creation of useful applications for a wide range of industries. In a recent article for InfoWorld, Serdar Yegulalp discussed the 6 main categories that he believes make up the API economy.
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Mashable » Russia's pro-Putin media darling loves his new life in Brooklyn — minus the hipsters
His father is a multi-millionaire media mogul who has called Vladimir Putin the "father of the nation." At 24, he founded LifeNews, a news organization with a formidable reputation for breaking news and offering up a servile attitude toward the Kremlin that has won it fortune and infamy. By propagating populist messages and railing against Putin opponents and American imperialism, he … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: higi, Synapse Payments, WealthEngine
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » Judge Tosses United Airlines Lawsuit Over 'Hidden City' Tickets
An anonymous reader writes: United Airlines lost a legal round in its effort to stop a website that helps people find 'hidden city' ticket pairs. The airline, along with online travel site Orbitz, sued New York-based Skiplagged.com and its founder, Aktarer Zaman, in November seeking an injunction to stop the site from sending users to Orbitz to purchase United tickets. … [Link]
Mashable » How old do the UK leaders look after weeks on the election trail?
LONDON — Long days spent on the campaign trail can take their toll on candidates, but how ageing are they? We put photos of the UK's seven party leaders, mostly taken in the past week at various public appearances, through Microsoft's new age-guessing app "How Old Do I Look?" See also: The Game of Thrones guide to UK elections (with the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch bumps delivery date to July for new orders
If you want an Apple Watch and haven't yet ordered one, it looks like you'll be waiting a whole month later than if you purchased the device just yesterday. Apple updated the anticipated delivery date for various Apple Watches to July on Friday, one day after most products were promised a June arrival date See also: From Gym to Board Room: … [Link]
Mashable » An escaped emu went for a brisk jog around a British town
Pedestrians in Devon, England, were astonished to see a gargantuan bird charging down the street on Thursday The unusually hurried bird was an emu, a pet who had apparently escaped from its owner's residence to take a jaunt around town. Bystander Nikita Miles took video of the unusual incident on her phone. "I had never seen one before," she told Metro … [Link]
Mashable » Freddie Gray's family: Charges against police officers are a step toward justice
Freddie Gray's family said they are satisfied with the criminal charges filed against police officers allegedly responsible for his death. Gray's stepfather Richard Shipley, who spoke for the Gray family, said, "These charges are an important step in getting justice for Freddie." See also: The woman who just vowed to deliver justice to Baltimore Gray died on April 19 after succumbing … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Boomerang Email Apps to Feature Office 365 and Outlook.com
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Popular Science » AirMap Is A Sky Atlas For Drone Users
Bought a drone, and want to fly it legally, but have no idea where to do that? A new map created by drone hobbyists and enthusiasts aims to be an atlas, laying out the… [Link]
Slashdot » Space Radiation May Alter Astronauts' Neurons
sciencehabit writes: NASA hopes to send the first round-trip, manned spaceflight to Mars by the 2030s. If the mission succeeds, astronauts could spend several years potentially being bombarded with cosmic rays—high-energy particles launched across space by supernovae and other galactic explosions. Now, a study in mice suggests these particles could alter the shape of neurons, impairing astronauts' memories and other … [Link]
Mashable » What your favorite celebrities would look like as redheads
The world can finally relax, because the Internet has figured out a way to visualize what celebrities would look like as gingers All you have to do is venture to the "Put A Rang On It" tumblr, and you can get an orangey eyeful of what Taylor Swift, Oprah and Matthew McConaughey would look like with fair-faced freckles and red locks … [Link]
Mashable » Protesting dog chases police car after being kicked by officer
A stray dog kicked by a police officer during a protest in Turkey did not stand down. Police and protesters clashed in Istanbul on Friday during May Day demonstrations. Protesters reportedly threw stones, while police hurled tear gas, as thousands took to the streets to demonstrate despite a government ban See also: At May Day rallies around the world, thousands gather … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Releases Visual Studio Code Preview For Linux, OS X, and Windows
ClockEndGooner writes: Microsoft is still extending its efforts into cross platform development with the release of a preview edition of Visual Studio Code, "a lightweight cross-platform code editor for writing modern web and cloud applications that will run on OS X, Linux and Windows." Derived from its Monaco editor for Visual Studio Online, the initial release includes rich code assistance … [Link]
Mashable » NFL's Charles Tillman: 3 Chicago spots for your Draft weekend bucket list
Last night, the NFL Draft was exactly where fans wanted to be as 32 dreams came true in Chicago's Auditorium Theatre. In typical fashion, the first round of the Draft was an emotional thrill ride that fans and players alike will remember for years. As the drama in Selection Square continues tonight with the second and third rounds getting underway, … [Link]
Mashable » FAA warns of Boeing 787 glitch that could cause 'loss of control of the airplane'
Modern airplanes are basically a giant computer, and the latest reminder of that fact came Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's computer system, which has a software counter that could periodically shut down all electrical power and "result in loss of control of the airplane." To prevent that, airlines must completely power down … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's Powerwall may be the future but it's not a battery breakthrough
Elon Musk’s Powerwall home battery and “plan to fundamentally change the way the world uses energy” is many things, but it’s not a battery technology breakthrough. Don’t get me wrong. Powerwall is a big deal: a $3,500 rechargeable battery that can store electricity, power an entire home and be installed in virtually any garage or outside any home in under an … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Have Paper On Gender Bias Rejected Because They're Both Women
ferrisoxide.com writes: A paper co-authored by researcher fellow Dr. Fiona Ingleby and evolutionary biologist Dr. Megan Head — on how gender differences affect the experiences that PhD students have when moving into post-doctoral work — was rejected by peer-reviewed PLoS Onebecause they didn't ask a man for help. A (male) peer reviewer for the journal suggested that the scientists find … [Link]
Mashable » Margaery and Cersei go toe-to-toe as the 'Real Housewives of King's Landing'
The night is dark and full of cat fights. YouTube user John Gallagher's clever mashup of the Real Housewives and Game of Thrones perfectly sums up Margaery Tyrell and Cersei Lannister's contentious relationship. The competition between the two queens is getting so heated, you would think they really were on a reality show Even the war for the Iron Throne … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Walker gets one last ride in 'Grand Theft Auto 5' tribute
The Grand Theft Auto series isn't necessarily known for its heartwarming moments. Enter YouTuber GTA Wise Guy He used GTA V to recreate scenes from Furious 7. The Paul Walker and Vin Diesel replicas combine to make a touching tribute to the actor who died in 2013. Councilman goes to bathroom, forgets to take off his microphone News anchor that … [Link]
Popular Science » Can 3D-Printed Rhino Horns Stop Poachers?
With poaching on the rise, Africa's rhinos could be extinct within a few decades. Thousands are slaughtered every year for their horns, which sell for about $30,000 a… [Link]
Mashable » 'Avengers' parody reveals the worst evil of all: Conference calls
If saving the world already sounds daunting, try doing it while dealing with an unruly conference call. In this Avengers parody, Nick Fury does just that, calling the world's leaders to discuss plans only to realize their group video call is lagging. See also: The entire 'Iron Man' trilogy in 2 minutes The video, by YouTube user Pixelspersecond, hilariously skewers … [Link]
Mashable » You can now ask Vin Diesel anything you want
At long last, there's a simple way to answer all of your life questions: Just ask Vin Diesel A new website called "Ask Vin Anything" allows users to pose questions to a simulated Vin Diesel, perhaps because the Internet was bored today? Who knows. The point is, this exists. See also: 'Fast and Furious 8' confirmed for 2017 by Vin Diesel … [Link]
Slashdot » Game:ref's Hardware Solution To Cheating In eSports
An anonymous reader writes: Cheating is a real problem in today's most popular online multiplayer games, and not just on public servers. Some of the world's top Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players have been banned by Valve's Anti-Cheat System (VACS) in recent months too, bringing a nascent eSport into disrepute. But one gamer is taking a different approach, creating a hardware … [Link]
Mashable » 'We have a long way to go': Solidarity on the streets after Baltimore cops charged
BALTIMORE — The corner of North Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue was a scene of celebration on Friday: People raised fists and talked excitedly amongst themselves as word spread that six officers would be criminally charged in the death of Freddie Gray. Streams of drivers honked their horns in solidarity. Plenty of people clearly couldn't help but smile. But a lot … [Link]
Slashdot » Debian GNU/Hurd 2015 Released
An anonymous reader sends this announcement from the debian-hurd mailing list: It is with huge pleasure that the Debian GNU/Hurd team announces the release of Debian GNU/Hurd 2015. This is a snapshot of Debian "sid" at the time of the stable Debian "jessie" release (April 2015), so it is mostly based on the same sources. It is not an official … [Link]
Mashable » Bruce Jenner sued for wrongful death in fatal Malibu car crash
LOS ANGELES — Bruce Jenner has been sued for wrongful death in civil court by the stepchildren of a woman killed in a car wreck involving the Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star, according to court documents obtained Friday by Mashable. Jenner's sport utility vehicle collided with the car driven by Kim Howe in February in Malibu, pushing her into … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Appery.io Adds MetaCert Security API to App Building Platform
Appery.io, app building platform, has partnered with MetaCert to add new security options to apps built with Appery.io.
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Mashable » Facebook turns the London Eye into big UK election pie chart
LONDON — It towers 443 feet above the River Thames and gives tourists spectacular views of the city, but on Friday night the London Eye turned political, transforming into a pre-election pie chart. Facebook UK is using the much-photographed landmark to show how people in the United Kingdom have been engaging with the election so far. See also: The Game of … [Link]
Popular Science » Tank Turret Turns Light Boat Into Deadly Fighter
North Sea Boats’ new X-18 Tank Boat feels like it should be a G.I. Joe toy. The 60-foot long catamaran can travel up rivers, carry a small inflatable boat on its back, and… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Drchrono-QueueDr Shows How APIs Will Transform Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the slowest moving industries when it comes to technological innovation and modernization. Too many physician offices, hospitals and other healthcare organizations are using legacy electronic health record (EHR) systems that lack even the most basic modern functionality. Most of these legacy systems were not designed to be integrated with third-party applications, and many are built as … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla is now selling used cars online for thousands of dollars less
If you've ever fancied a Tesla Model S but balked at the price, now's your chance to score one for significantly less — provided that you don't mind it's used. The high-end electric car maker quietly started selling used vehicles last week for the first time on its website, according to the Wall Street Journal. Now the option to "Buy Pre-Owned" … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can use the NFL Draft's two biggest stars in Madden 15
Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston learned Thursday night which jerseys they'll be wearing when the 2015 NFL pre-season kicks off this summer, but their virtual selves were already suited up and prepped to take the field Just hours after the NFL draft, Mariota and Winston became playable characters in last year's Madden NFL 15. See also: You've Met These 14 Ridiculous 'Madden' Players … [Link]
Slashdot » New Test Supports NASA's Controversial EM Drive
An anonymous reader writes: Last year, NASA's advanced propulsion research wing made headlines by announcing the successful test of a physics-defying electromagnetic drive, or EM drive. Now, this futuristic engine, which could in theory propel objects to near-relativistic speeds, has been shown to work inside a space-like vacuum. NASA Eagleworks made the announcement quite unassumingly via NASASpaceFlight.com. The EM drive … [Link]
Mashable » The damning new details of Freddie Gray's treatment by police
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby on Friday morning announced charges against six police officers — including murder — in connection with the death of Freddie Gray See also: Mapping Freddie Gray's deadly 45 minutes in the back of a police van But her presentation was also newsworthy for the new details about the case that Mosby … [Link]
Popular Science » A Clear Day For Lake Michigan And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Happens To Abandoned Kickstarter Games? [Video]
What can we do, Kickstarters just wanna have funds! [Dorkly] The post What Happens To Abandoned Kickstarter Games? [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Guess Your Age Site Proves Fallible, Misses Opportunities
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New Scientist – News » Curiosity Mars rover takes a rock along for the ride
The rover snapped a picture of something stuck on its wheel, but NASA says it's no cause for alarm 
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Slashdot » Climatologist Speaks On the Effects of Geoengineering
Lasrick writes: In this interview with Rutgers University climatologist Alan Robock, he discusses geoengineering and nuclear winter. Robock believes that geoengineering is not the solution to global warming because of its many risks and unknowns. He notes that some of the technology that would be required to implement geoengineering has not been developed and that many socio-political questions would have … [Link]
Mashable » At May Day rallies around the world, thousands gather for workers' rights
Labor unions and workers' rights groups are staging demonstrations across the world to mark May Day, an annual holiday for workers to gather and fight for increased labor rights. While many protests are peaceful, some descend into chaos as protesters clash with police or security forces. A rally in Istanbul turned violent Friday morning after demonstrators defied the Turkish government's ban … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beetle blasts toxic spray of hot chemicals from its rear end
The mechanism for how bombardier beetles eject liquid jets from their behind has now been revealed 
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Mashable » 'Our time is now': Baltimore prosecutor's bold statements on youth and justice
As Baltimore's top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby read off a long list of charges against six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, it was clear that this was a historical moment. See also: The woman who just vowed to deliver justice to Baltimore As this story continues to unfold, 35-year-old Mosby has stepped forward into the spotlight, vowing to bring … [Link]
Popular Science » Smart Plankton-Like Particles Could Swim Upstream In The Human Body
From armored fish scales to ice-proof airplane coating based on frog’s skin, the natural world has long been an inspiration to engineers. For those designing implantable medical devices, incorporating elements of the natural world has been even more challenging. Now an international team of physicists has developed microparticles that move like microorganisms in the body and are able to swim … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Our future sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. I met up with Possibility Research president Steve Omohundro at our Bitcoin & the Blockchain Radar Summit to … [Link]
Mashable » NYC politician goes undercover at Airbnb listings in illegal hotel sting
Robert Redford and Paul Newman would be proud. New York City Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal went undercover at several Airbnb listings in the city to expose what she says is a "pervasive" illegal hotel problem. Recordings from the sting reveal hosts knowingly breaking the law, even going so far as to instruct the undercover guests not to mention Airbnb in the building. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BlazeMeter Adds Mobile Recorder for Application Testing
BlazeMeter, which provides mobile application testing services that developers invoke via REST APIs, announced this week that is has developed a new approach to recording mobile application experiences that can reduce testing time to a matter of minutes.
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New Scientist – News » The human universe: Does consciousness create reality?
While not a complete figment of our imagination, the universe may only become real because we're looking at it (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » NASA chief: House budget may 'set back generations worth of progress' in climate research
A two-year NASA authorization bill that a House committee approved on Thursday would cut more than $300 million from the agency’s Earth science programs, and people are not happy about it. Everyone from NASA administrator Charles Bolden to President Obama's science advisor are lining up to slam Republican-sponsored cuts contained in the bill, which was approved by the House Science, Space, … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to build holographic apps for Microsoft HoloLens
I have never made any kind of app before. But in less than 90 minutes, I made a holographic augmented reality app during a session at Microsoft's HoloLens Academy. And it was surprisingly easy When Microsoft gave us the closest look yet at the headset during the Build conference, people were praising the company for what may be its most innovative … [Link]
Popular Science » Radiation In Space May Change Astronauts' Brain Structure
Even after 54 years of sending astronauts into space, NASA is still learning about how space conditions affect the human body. Currently, the agency is studying the effects… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Womb milk nourishes human embryo during first weeks of pregnancy
If the idea of a breast-milk smoothie grosses you out, how about a version made with milk from glands in the uterus? A tiny embryo wouldn't complain 
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Slashdot » Patent Issued Covering Phone Notifications of Delivery Time and Invoice Quantity
eldavojohn writes: The staggering ingenuity of the U.S. Patent system has again been showcased by the EFF's analysis of recent patents. This week's patent and follow-up patent cover the futuristic innovative idea that when you order something, you can update your order and add additional amounts to your order while it's being processed. But wait, it gets even more innovative! … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's Powerwall is a step toward a clean energy economy — but isn't a game changer
From a climate change standpoint, the announcement on Thursday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk aims to expand his visionary company into the energy sector is an exciting but iterative step toward a cleaner electrical grid. Tesla's battery technology, called the Powerwall, won't usher in the much vaunted "Smart Grid" or get U.S. residential consumers or businesses completely off the grid, either … [Link]
Popular Science » 3D Heart Simulation Predicts How Drugs Will Affect Your Heartbeat
Your heart might “skip a beat” if you’re frightened or you suddenly see a long-lost love, but in real life, an irregular heartbeat can be dangerous. If the heart can't pump… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Saddest Story [Comic]
A melon-dramatic and melon-choly tale of love. [Source: Book of Adam on Facebook] The post The Saddest Story [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'I have heard your calls': The Baltimore prosecutor lays out the charges
Marilyn J. Mosby, the state's attorney for Baltimore, announced Friday that criminal charges would be filed against the six police officers who were involved in Freddie Gray's arrest. This includes a murder charge against the driver of the police van in which Gray was injured. Watch the announcement in the video above. James Corden, Idina Menzel's 'Dirty Dancing' duet will … [Link]
Mashable » Baltimore erupts in joy after cops charged in Freddie Gray death
People celebrate in Baltimore after State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced criminal charges against all six officers suspended after Freddie Gray suffered a fatal spinal injury while in police custody in BaltimoreImage: David Goldman/Associated PressOn Friday morning, Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced criminal charges against the six officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray, including the … [Link]
Mashable » Mom spends $161,000 on toddler's designer wardrobe
Things worth $161,000: happiness, art painted by Adolf Hitler, a toddler's wardrobe. A wealthy young Chinese mother spent 1 million yuan — roughly $161,000 — on designer clothing for her 2-year-old daughter, according to the Daily Mail via Chinese website IFeng The child debuted her new clothes — from designers like Dior, Louis Vuitton and Burberry — at a special birthday … [Link]
Mashable » #ItWasNeverADress campaign challenges you to see women differently
Scottsdale-based software company Axosoft is doing away with the age-old symbol of a generic lady in a dress that commonly marks women's bathrooms as part of their #ItWasNeverADress campaign. The campaign's new and improved sign fills in the traditionally triangular symbol to make it look like a female figure wearing a cape, turning a nondescript female into a full-blown superhero. See … [Link]
Slashdot » American Psychological Association Hit With New Torture Allegations
sciencehabit writes: Did the American Psychological Association (APA) collude with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to enable the torture of detainees in the War on Terror? The answer won't be known until June, when an independent investigation is due to conclude. But at least one thing was made clear in a report from an independent group of psychologists based on … [Link]
Popular Science » Citing Ethical Issues, U.S. Will Not Fund Embryo Editing
Thanks to new genetic engineering techniques, we can edit DNA with more precision than ever before. This technology has the potential to change whether a baby lives or… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Deadly skin-eating fungus threatens UK's great crested newt
Parasite that decimated wild salamander populations in Belgium and Netherlands has arrived in UK 
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Mashable » The woman who just vowed to deliver justice to Baltimore
Marilyn Mosby ran to become Baltimore's top prosecutor on the promise that she would hold the city's police accountable. "Police brutality is completely inexcusable," she said in September after having won the Democratic nomination for the Baltimore City State's Attorney, effectively locking up the election. "I'm going to apply justice fairly — even to those who wear a badge," . Less … [Link]
Mashable » The single-easiest way to make customers fall in love with you
It’s been a long day, and all you want to do when you get home is watch your favorite TV show. You walk in the door, peel off your shoes, drop your briefcase and slump over to the couch: You’ve finally made it. You triumphantly lift the remote control, turn on the TV and, suddenly, you’re filled with dread. The cable … [Link]
Mashable » 'Daily Show' says goodbye to Samantha Bee with a tearful tribute
As The Daily Show has been winding down, it's been saying goodbye to many of its long-time correspondents, including John Hodgman, Jason Jones and Larry Wilmore On Thursday night, with a tearful tribute, it was time for the venerable show to say farewell to Senior Senior Correspondent Correspondent Samantha Bee, a 12-year veteran of the show. See also: 11 comedians who … [Link]
Mashable » What the Baltimore prosecutor says the Freddie Gray cops did
BALTIMORE — After Baltimore's top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby outlined the charges against six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, cheers broke out from the crowd in front of Baltimore's City Hall on Friday. The charges range from misconduct in office to murder, and Mosby, the state's attorney for Baltimore, said warrants had been issued for the officers' arrest See … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden, Idina Menzel's 'Dirty Dancing' duet will give you chills
The passion is real Idina Menzel was a guest on Thursday's Late Late Show, so of course she had to sing a duet with James Corden. The two said goodnight by singing a musical number from Dirty Dancing, leaving Kumail Nanjiani awkwardly in the background to contemplate what exactly was going on. Safe to say Nanjiani had never felt this … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft API Strategy Headlines Build Developer Conference
Microsoft hosted its annual Build developer conference this week. As expected, Microsoft's API portfolio remained a popular topic with regard to partnerships, integration activity and app development. Specifically, Microsoft previewed its Office 365 Unified API.
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New Scientist – News » 3D printed horns may put rhinos at greater risk of extinction
Plans to tackle rhino poaching by flooding the market with lab-made horns may backfire 
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Mashable » 'Fifty Shades of Grey' was Amazon's largest pre-order of all time, you pervs
LOS ANGELES — People sure weren't shy about turning up at the cineplex to check out the explicit sex in Fifty Shades of Grey — so what happens when you bring R-rated BDSM erotica into the privacy of the home? Just the biggest digital pre-order of all time on Amazon. SEE ALSO: Whips, spanks and domination: 'Fifty Shades' of kinky box … [Link]
Slashdot » Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Launches Its First Rocket
Zothecula writes: Billionaires who made their cash in dot-coms from the 1990s successfully launching commercial rockets is officially a trend, now that Jeff Bezos has followed in the footsteps of Elon Musk with Wednesday's successful test flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard space vehicle. "Our 110,000-lbf thrust liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen BE-3 engine worked flawlessly, powering New Shepard through Mach … [Link]
Mashable » This dad re-enacting Super Smash Bros. moves is everyone's dad now
Dads are our super heroes. They take on Herculean abilities to complete any task. Even when we're adults, it's impossible not to appreciate a dad's ability to selflessly save the day — even if "saving the day" involves looking completely ridiculous. This leads us to the amazing Dad achievement (dad-chievement?) posted by YouTube user Nick Luciano, who shared a video … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Just Cause 3′ Gameplay Trailer Looks INSANE
We showed you guys the teaser trailer to Just Cause 3 a few months back, and we told you we were primed for the first trailer that showed actual gameplay from this expectantly frenetic game. Well, here it is, and good news for fans of the series this far. Just Cause 3 looks like an action fest that barely even … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I asked FBI to validate forensic hair analysis – they couldn't
He's the man who got the FBI to admit that hair analysis was flawed evidence, and now campaigner Peter Neufeld says there's a bigger problem to tackle 
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Mashable » Global warming raises odds for record-breaking warm years in UK
LONDON — A new study says climate change means that England is set for more record-breaking warm years just like 2014, which was the warmest since records began. See also: State of the planet: 7 eye-opening facts for Earth Day The study, published Friday in Environmental Research Letters, says that due to manmade emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Black lives matter: premature deaths skew US election results
Not only do black people die sooner than whites in the US, but the premature deaths of these would-be voters affect election results 
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Mashable » Police arrest the man who caught Freddie Gray's arrest on video
BALTIMORE — The man who recorded video of Baltimore police officers arresting Freddie Gray was himself arrested on Thursday, according to reports Kevin Moore, whose video of the arrest was widely circulated, said he has faced intimidation from police since April 12 when police apprehended Gray. See also: Mapping Freddie Gray's deadly 45 minutes in the back of a police van … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenBSD 5.7 Released
An anonymous reader writes: Right on schedule, OpenBSD 5.7 was released today, May 1, 2015. The theme of the 5.7 release is "Source Fish." There are some big changes in OpenBSD 5.7. The nginx httpd server was removed from base in favor of an internally developed httpd server in 5.7. BIND (named) was retired from base in 5.7 in favor … [Link]
Popular Science » What Is The Gas Composition Of Middle Earth's Atmosphere?
The world of Middle Earth, as portrayed in the Lord of the Rings books and films, is known mainly for its inhospitability. Giant spiders, orc hordes, ringwraiths on… [Link]
Mashable » 'Nightfall': Exclusive first look at fall's biggest thriller novel
Hope you aren't afraid of the dark, because the night is going to last much longer than you think. That's the premise behind Nightfall, an upcoming new thriller novel by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski. The YA book is due on shelves this fall and already has BookExpo America (BEA) officials abuzz. See also: 50 coming-of-age books for when growing up … [Link]
Mashable » 'Wow. Just wow.' How people reacted to the charges against Baltimore cops
The top prosecutor in Baltimore on Friday called Freddie Gray's death in police custody last week a homicide, and said her office had probable cause to file criminal charges against six officers involved — including a murder charge against one of them. See also: Six Baltimore officers charged in Freddie Gray homicide Marilyn J. Mosby, 35, Baltimore's chief prosecutor who has … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Amazing ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Facts
It would be silly to assume Avengers: Age of Ultron won’t end up being one of the biggest movies of 2015. It has everything comic fans have been clamoring for, and looks to take a darker spin than the first Avengers movie. Question is, how much do you know about the actual ‘Age of Ultron‘ storyline? Well if it’s not … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Jennifer Lopez's touching tribute to Selena
It’s a throwback sure to bring the tears Jennifer Lopez performed a moving tribute to Grammy-winning artist Selena Quintanilla during Thursday's Billboard Latin Music Awards. Selena died 20 years ago, murdered at the age of 23 See also: The 100 Most Beautiful Songs in the World, According to Reddit Lopez performed a medley of Selena's songs, including "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" … [Link]
Mashable » 15 tips for that perfect #Dadbod from Homer Simpson
As summer creeps up on us, it may finally be time to put the mythical "beach bod" to rest. It's 2015 and people just want to talk about dadbods For the uninitiated, a dadbod is the result of occasional trips to the gym without sacrificing any of life's most sacred treasures (beer, mostly). It means you kind of try, but don't … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Security Vendor Qihoo 360 Caught Cheating In Anti-virus Tests
Bismillah writes: China's allegedly largest security vendor Qihoo 360 has fessed up to supplying custom versions of its AV for testing according to an investigation by Virus Bulletin, AV-Comparatives and AV-Test. "On requesting an explanation from Qihoo 360 for their actions (PDF), the firm confirmed that some settings had been adjusted for testing, including enabling detection of types of files … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tesla Brings Batteries To The Home
Tesla is launching the “Powerwall”, a high capacity battery for powering a home. It’s designed to work with mains (household line) power, solar panels, or a mix of the two. The basics of Powerwall are nothing new: each battery unit will actually be made up of multiple lithium-ion batteries of the type Tesla already uses to power its electric vehicles. … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways big data is helping to create better, more affordable hospitals
American hospitals and care centers are in desperate need of reform. High costs, shocking levels of hospital-acquired illness and average quality of care are leaving healthcare providers looking for modern solutions that can both lower costs and help them provide better, more attentive care for patients. Luckily, by harnessing the power of data and analytics, we are rapidly approaching the future … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Hijack Your Car’s Infotainment System
As most drivers know, “infotainment” generally means “in-dash navigation system with limited function and old maps.” Soup up your car’s outdated software with an upgrade module and a powerful computer you already own–your smartphone. WARNING: Disconnect the car battery before installation, negative (black) terminal first. If you start sizzling, you’ve grabbed the wrong one. Stats Time: 4 hours Cost: $250+ … [Link]
Mashable » UK politicians lip dub 'Let's Get It On' because … we don't know
Who better to cover the perfect song for rocking the vote than UK politicians? This fun lip sync video created by Sky News features all the major contenders involved in the UK elections on May 7 singing Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." The video works surprisingly well, thanks largely to Nigel Farage making some of the strangest faces in … [Link]
Mashable » 12 horror movie Ben & Jerry's flavors that will make you scream for ice cream
Nothing is more comforting than digging into a pint of ice cream, but prepare to have that simple joy stripped away from you. Horror movie enthusiast John Squires and artist Frank Browning collaborated to create a few terrifying ice cream flavors based on iconic horror (and otherwise disturbing) movies. See also: 8 Ice Cream Recipes Worth a Brain Freeze In the … [Link]
Mashable » Street artist goes aerial with graffiti drone
Hard- to-reach areas are no longer safe from tech-savvy graffiti artists Brooklyn-based artist KATSU is known for pushing the limits, and this time he finally tested out his flying graffiti machine on a Calvin Klein Jeans advertisement in Manhattan on Wednesday morning, blasting red paint all over Kendall Jenner's face. The ad is located on the corner of Lafayette St. … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke's reaction to Kristen Wiig becomes a meme fit for a Khaleesi
There is no better way to pay tribute to your Khaleesi than with a good meme. People on the Internet were big fans of Kristen Wiig's hilarious impression of a Daenerys-inspired Khaleesi on The Tonight Show this week, but no one was more pleased than the Mother of Dragons herself, Emilia Clarke. See also: Emilia Clarke's 'Game of Thrones' body double … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Begins To Move Towards HTTPS-Only Web
jones_supa writes: Mozilla is officially beginning to phase out non-secure HTTP to prefer HTTPS instead. After a robust discussion on the mailing list, the company will boldly start removing capabilities of the non-secure web. There are two broad elements of this plan: setting a date after which all new features will be available only to secure websites, and gradually phasing … [Link]
Mashable » Six Baltimore officers charged in Freddie Gray homicide
BALTIMORE — The top prosecutor in Baltimore said Friday that Freddie Gray's death in police custody last week was a homicide, and announced criminal charges against six police officers involved in his arrest. State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, 35, who has been on the job less than four months, made the announcement to a crowd assembled across from Baltimore's City Hall. … [Link]
Mashable » Little Moscow: When Britain elected communists
May 1, 1928Communists in London celebrating May Day.Image: Central Press/Getty ImagesThe Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) was formed in 1920 when several smaller British communist parties fused together. The party's support grew and support even crossed into the Independent Labour Party.Prior to the 1926 British General Strike, large numbers of the CPGB's leaders were put in prison under the charge of "seditious … [Link]
Mashable » SeaWorld fined for failure to train workers interacting with killer whales
A California safety administration has cited SeaWorld San Diego for failing to train workers to safely interact with killer whales. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, issued four citations to the theme park (carrying a total of $25,770 in fines) for not making employees aware of potential hazards with the animals See also: SeaWorld tried to answer … [Link]
Mashable » R&B legend Ben E. King dies at 76
R&B and soul singer Ben E. King, who sang the classic hit "Stand By Me," has died. He was 76 King died of natural causes on Thursday, his publicist confirmed to multiple outlets. See also: 100 timeless songs that are never gonna give you up The singer, who was born Benjamin Earl Nelson, got his start performing with doo-wop group The … [Link]
Mashable » Kirstie Alley implicated in Bridgegate scandal because people can't read
Kirstie Alley has had unwanted publicity before, but this may be a bridge too far. The actress was a trending topic on Twitter on Friday morning, but not for the right reason. In a totally unrelated news story, The New York Times reported a development in the "Bridgegate" scandal surrounding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie: A former official at the Port … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Reform Bill Backed By Both Parties Set To Pass House of Representatives
HughPickens.com writes: The NY Times reports that after more than a decade of wrenching national debate over the intrusiveness of government intelligence agencies, a bipartisan wave of support has gathered to sharply limit the federal government's sweeps of phone and Internet records. A bill that would overhaul the Patriot Act and curtail the metadata surveillance exposed by Edward Snowden overwhelmingly … [Link]
Mashable » The Vision: Everything you need to know before seeing 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
LOS ANGELES — Behold … The Vision … cannot see a thing? “Oh, do you think I could get my glasses — my things that make me actually see people?,” Paul Bettany asks his attendant publicist, the first words out of his mouth before the interview begins. “My glasses … proper … I just can't see a fuckin' thing. Thank you.” … [Link]
Mashable » Magazine prints issue with HIV-positive blood to tackle stigma
An Austrian men's magazine is confronting the stigma around HIV head-on by using HIV-positive blood in its latest edition. Three thousand copies of the special Vangardist issue have been printed, calling on readers to take a "hands-on" approach to end the social stigma around people who are HIV-positive See also: How an algorithm could help spread HIV information among homeless teens … [Link]
Popular Science » Drone Commits Vandalism
Graffiti by drone was supposed to be a bad joke. Despite a ban on drones from this year's South by Southwest convention, a remote-control vandalism machine made its way to… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » T-Shirt GIVEAWAY: How to celebrate Star Wars Day like a True Fan!
As I’m sure you all know, May the 4th is Star Wars day, so what better way to celebrate this most holy of geek holidays than with a Star Wars t-shirt giveaway? On May the fourth, we’ll be giving away 3 Star Wars-themed shirts from TeePublic to 3 different readers (1 each!) To enter, make sure you complete the steps … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fix Your Attitude Before We Fire You! [Comic]
Click Comic to Enlarge! [Source: Ink on the Side | Like “Ink on the Side” on Facebook | Follow “Ink on the Side” on Twitter] The post Fix Your Attitude Before We Fire You! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Blu-ray Movies Under $10 and DVDs Under $5!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has over 300 blu-ray movies for under $10 and DVDs under $5! If you’re looking to complete your movie collection with a few extra titles, be sure to check out these awesome deals! Be sure to sort the type of movies that interest you using the categories on the left column … [Link]
Mashable » Apple admits wrist tattoos can cause problems with the Apple Watch
Apple confirmed complaints that Apple Watch users with wrist tattoos may experience problems with the device, at least where heart rate monitoring is concerned As noticed by Trusted Reviews, Apple quietly updated its Watch support site, adding a paragraph that explains how "some tattoos" can throw off the heart-rate monitor function of the Watch See also: Apple Watch not sensing some … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Because Science: How Does CAPTAIN AMERICA’s Super-Soldier Serum Work?
Comics aren’t always realistic, but Kyle explains how one day science might be able to create Captain America’s super-soldier serum on this episode of Because Science. [Nerdist] The post Because Science: How Does CAPTAIN AMERICA’s Super-Soldier Serum Work? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Tesla's Big Announcement Is PowerWall: A Battery For Your Home
Could a battery big enough to power your whole home be coming to market soon? Yes, says Elon Musk. More than that, he says it will change the world. Rumors have swirled… [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's rare gear vendor has some of the game's best armor right now
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's Tower social hub to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes, Xur has the goods for you. Xur … [Link]
Mashable » If Jar Jar Binks starred in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Imagine the feeling you had when the first trailer for The Force Awakens began. Your adrenaline pumping, your heart pounding and you, on the edge of your seat, ready to see what the future has in store for the galaxy far, far away. Now imagine the first shot was of Jar Jar Binks. That seems to be the general idea … [Link]
Slashdot » Grooveshark Shuts Down
An anonymous reader writes: Grooveshark, one of the most popular music streaming websites, has announced that they are shutting down immediately. Several lawsuits from the record companies pushed the company out of business. In a notice posted on the Grooveshark website, its two founders said, "[D]espite best of intentions, we made very serious mistakes. We failed to secure licenses from … [Link]
Mashable » 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' needs to cram in more superheroes
The iconic satirical news site The Onion released a review of Avengers: Age of Ultron on Thursday, in which their film critic Peter K. Rosenthal (actor Ron E. Rains) lamented the film's lack of superheroes. Of course, Avengers is filled to the brim with superheroes already, but that's not enough for Rosenthal, who goes through the film in great detail, … [Link]
Mashable » Scarlett Johansson can lie about anything
Perhaps a bit of the super-spy Black Widow is rubbing off on Scarlett Johansson after all. On Thursday's Tonight Show, the Avengers: Age of Ultron star played a game of "Box of Lies" with Jimmy Fallon. The game, for those who don't know, pits Fallon against a guest in a game of lie detecting. Each contestant opens a mysterious box … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden takes a shift at mattress store, snuggles with customers
James Corden, host of The Late Late Show, dropped by a mattress store in the Los Angeles area to take a brief shift. The comedian seems more invested in the private lives of his newfound customers than selling mattresses, which leads to more than a few awkward and hilarious conversations After his time at the store ended, Corden filmed a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ballad of Ninja Turtles’ Shredder [Video]
Shredder doesn’t want to shred. He wants to love, instead. But he’s built an image of himself, and he projects it into the world as a pre-emptive defense; a suit of armor that protects him from suitors. Shredder, let go. Shredder, take off the blades. Shredder, it gets better. [ADHD] The post The Ballad of Ninja Turtles’ Shredder [Video] appeared … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Could these giant dinosaurs have lifted up their pictured prey?
This painting shows two Carcharodontosaurus saharicus carrying huge prey together, but calculations show their necks just weren't strong enough 
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Popular Science » Researchers Chemically Control A Mouse’s Mind For Science
One minute the mouse was starving, and the next it turned away from its food, leaving it untouched. Its sudden bursts of activity were counteracted with just as sudden… [Link]
Mashable » Global warming may cause as many as 1 in 6 species to go extinct
The planet is nearing a species extinction threshold, beyond which the signal of global warming will become clearer with each passing year, a new study finds. The faster the climate changes as a result of manmade emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, the greater the extinction risks to species large and small. The study, published Thursday in the journal … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Announces Home Battery System
An anonymous reader writes: Early this morning, Elon Musk finally revealed Tesla's plans for the home: battery systems designed to store up to 10 kWh of power. The company is leveraging the battery technology they've developed for their electric cars to enable more people to switch to renewable power for their homes. There will be two models of the battery. … [Link]
Mashable » If your favorite Jewish characters had online dating profiles
If real Jews can find love through dating apps, fictional and historical Jews should be able to find love too Think about it, Jewish characters have always been a major cornerstone in media. Where would President Bartlett be without Toby Ziegler? or George Costanza without Jerry Seinfeld? Hell, even the mutant revolution in X-Men would be nothing without Erik Lehnsherr (a.k.a. … [Link]
Mashable » Britain's tiniest dog thinks she's a kitten
Disney, the pocket-sized chihuahua, hasn't grown since she was eight weeks old. She's just three inches tall, lighter than a bag of sugar and can be carried around in the palm of her owner Natalie Vanes' hand, making her the country's smallest dog. While she was born as part of a litter of three in January, she's kept away from … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry's having a blast in Australia because he's a 'ranga'
SYDNEY — Prince Harry is currently on a mission to charm Australia — otherwise known as a month-long Australian Defence Force secondment. See also: Prince Harry tells fan: 'Selfies are bad' He's not getting any help from his dad though, who told a London crowd on Thursday night at the opening of the British Museum’s Indigenous Australia Exhibition, that his son would be happy … [Link]
Mashable » Meerkat's Android app is now available for everyone
Meerkat’s Android app, previously available as part of a closed beta program, is now available for all Android users With this latest update, Meerkat beat Twitter-owned rival Periscope to Google's mobile platform. Meerkat was the first to launch on iOS as well — in February 2015 — while Periscope launched under Twitter's wing in March Shortly after launch, Periscope promised an … [Link]
Mashable » May Day protests turn violent in Istanbul
Police clashed with May Day demonstrators in Istanbul as crowds, determined to defy a government ban, tried to march to the city's iconic Taksim Square, the site of many widespread protests Security forces pushed back demonstrators using water cannons and tear gas. Protesters retaliated by throwing stones and hurling firecrackers at police. 
A protester kicks a tear gas cannister during clashes … [Link]
Slashdot » Results Are In From Psychology's Largest Reproducibility Test: 39/100 Reproduced
An anonymous reader writes: A crowd-sourced effort to replicate 100 psychology studies has successfully reproduced findings from 39 of them. Some psychologists say this shows the field has a replicability problem. Others say the results are "not bad at all". The results are nuanced: 24 non-replications had findings at least "moderately similar" to the original paper but which didn't quite … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Won't somebody please think of the robots?
A puzzling personhood phrase, overflowing with pi precision, the day of glory has arrived! and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Carlsberg has an awesome response to those 'beach body' adverts
LONDON — Carlsberg has waded into the big beach body debate of 2015, with a perfect response to the controversial adverts. See also: London ad asks if you're beach body ready, and everyone says f*ck off Protein World's ad, which featured a woman in a bikini and the words "are you beach body ready" sparked a massive backlash earlier this month. … [Link]
Mashable » 15 troublemaker dogs that mastered the poker face
Some rules are meant to be broken. Alright, so maybe ruining a perfectly good pair of shoes isn't one of the rules that's supposed to be broken, but these dogs do not care at all what you think, and they are not ashamed See also: Turtle comes back fast and furious after rat attack You can take away their toys, you … [Link]
Mashable » Antarctic penguins boost their breed by melting snow with poop
Apparently these Antarctic Gentoo penguins know a thing or two about landscaping This footage, collected by the University of Oxford-sponsored Penguin Watch program, shows a large group of the penguins seemingly using their poop to melt the snow. Gentoo penguins have to wait until rock is exposed to be able to breed, which means they are rather eager for snow … [Link]
Mashable » Networking 101: How to make a lasting impression
Networking can feel like the professional equivalent of speed dating. And, like speed dating, you don't just want to make a good impression — you want to make a lasting one. So, how can you present yourself well and make meaningful connections when it feels like you're making small talk with people who are only half-listening? The first step is to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA's Messenger probe crashes into Mercury
After exhausting its fuel spending four years orbiting the nearest planet to the sun, Messenger has crashed, creating a 16-metre crater 
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Mashable » 'Sedated by software': No one knows how to read maps anymore, experts say
LONDON — Are you au fait with Ordnance Survey? Know how to read a six figure grid reference? If you were left on a moor with just a compass and a map would you find your way home safely or wander aimlessly, eventually getting eaten by wolves? See also: Commerical GPS Turns 25: How the Unwanted Military Tech Found Its True … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 May 2015
Go By Example — a chance to replicate the experience of learning Perl or PHP, whereby you know nothing but copy and adapt other people’s code until it works and you’ve empirically acquired an intuition for what will trigger the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Building Machine Learning Systems with Python – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Building Machine Learning Systems with Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-05-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » The killer feature of Tesla's Powerwall is the price
If you're not closely following the world of renewable energy, Tesla's big announcement Thursday might have been a bit of a letdown In the simplest of terms, Tesla Powerwall is a big battery. You mount it on your wall, and you have power even when power fails (which, in most Western countries, is rare). Weren't there similar products like that before? … [Link]
Mashable » Life in plastic is fast with Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing
BOONEVILLE, ARKANSAS — Of all the crazy stunts at Rally in the Valley — an annual grassroots, off-road retreat in the Arkansas River Valley — Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing might just be the most dangerous.Sure, Power Wheels seem harmless, but Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing is not child's play. Simply put, it’s a downhill, off-road race between two adult drivers riding battery-powered kid cars. The Extreme Barbie Jeep … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10: All the new stuff
Microsoft revealed a number of new details about Windows 10 during its Build developer conference in San Francisco this week. See also: How developers really feel about Microsoft welcoming iOS and Android Between a closer look at Cortana's new abilities, new ways for developers to bring their apps to Windows, and finally giving the new "Project Spartan" browser a name, we … [Link]
Slashdot » How an Open Standard API Could Revolutionize Banking
An anonymous reader writes: Open bank data will give us the freedom to access all banks in real time and from a single view, automatically calculating the best deals in complete transparency, which will be a significant step forward for social good and give people more control over their finances. Meanwhile, financial tech incubators, accelerators, and startups are creating a … [Link]
Mashable » Fisherman helps catch a cow that jumped into the harbour
An Australian fisherman has helped catch a cow that fell into the water off Darwin. Jonathan Brandenburg was fishing with his wife off Darwin Harbour on April 25, when he heard calls for help coming from a nearby wharf, according to ABC News. He said someone yelled out: "Oi, do you mind helping us out, we've lost a cow!" See … [Link]
Mashable » Police find a pot smoker's ridiculous 'to do' list and post it on Twitter
Some people have really stressful lives. So much so, they need to keep a list of what needs to be done each day. This gets even more important if you like a toke of weed between dying your hair and eating your lunch. See also: WEEEEEEED: Mashable's 420 story stash Police in Murdoch, Western Australia, have posted a pot smoker's "to … [Link]
Mashable » Australians could have VPNs blocked under new piracy bill
The number of Australians using virtual private network services (VPNs) has reportedly jumped in recent years, but consumer advocates are warning a new copyright bill could eliminate the option for Aussies hoping to keep their online activities under wraps. See also: 'All sorts of strife': The plan to block piracy websites in Australia A VPN helps Internet users anonymise what they do … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Charles says he's hoping for a girl ahead of royal baby birth
LONDON — Prince Charles has reiterated his desire for a granddaughter ahead of the royal birth. Speaking at a gathering of Welsh Guardsmen, veterans and their families at Windsor Castle, he admitted he's hoping for a girl when the Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to her second child. See also: The oddest royal baby merch to waste your money on this … [Link]
Mashable » 'I've been naughty': Great grandma goes bungy jumping at 91
This super granny is showing no signs of slowing down. 91-year-old Mary Manssen decided to show the young kids how it is done and bungy jump off a bridge in Queenstown on April 23. The crowd roared as the daredevil leaped into the New Zealand landscape. ''When I got out [on the jumping platform], you should have heard the roar of … [Link]
Slashdot » UK High Court Orders Block On Popcorn Time
An anonymous reader writes: Five ISPs have been given orders by the UK High Court to restrict access to sites offering downloads of popular movie streaming service Popcorn Time – a move which follows complaints from the Motion Picture Association referring to the software's use as a platform for viewing pirated content. According to the new regulation, Virgin, BT, Sky, … [Link]
Mashable » 4D implant saves three babies with respiratory ailments
Three baby boys with life-threatening breathing problems are alive today thanks to a 4D biomaterial, a medical implant designed to change shape over time, that helped them keep breathing, researchers say. "Today, we see a way to cure a disease that has been killing children for generations," said Dr. Glenn Green, a pediatric otolaryngologist at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott … [Link]
Mashable » Grooveshark shuts down after major copyright-infringement lawsuits
Grooveshark is no more. The controversial music streaming service announced Thursday it has ceased operations as part of a settlement with major record companies following a 2011 copyright-infringement lawsuit In addition to shutting down, the company has also agreed to wipe away its stores of copyrighted works and hand over its website, apps, copyrights and patents to Universal Music Group, Sony … [Link]
Mashable » 'All sorts of strife': The plan to block piracy websites in Australia
A new bill could put a serious dampener on the viewing habits of Australians who are using overseas websites and services to pirate shows and movies If it passes parliament, the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill — more popularly known as the site-blocking bill — will make Australian Internet service providers (ISPs) block overseas websites that facilitate copyright infringement. The legislation has been the subject of … [Link]
Slashdot » New Solar Telescope Unveils the Complex Dynamics of Sunspots' Dark Cores
An anonymous reader writes: The high-resolution images, taken by the New Solar Telescope (NST), show the atmosphere above the umbrae (the dark patches in the center of sunspots) to be finely structured, consisting of hot plasma intermixed with cool plasma jets as wide as 100 kilometers. These ground breaking images are being captured by scientists at NJIT's Big Bear Solar … [Link]
Mashable » 14 moments of emotional destruction from the first 'Grey's Anatomy' after Derek's death
The two-hour farewell to the best damn doctor that ever lived (on TV) was a gut puncher in every way possible Well, not every way. If Cristina Yang had even momentarily appeared in the flesh to comfort her bestie Meredith, millions of Grey's Anatomy fans would currently be curled up in fetal position on the bathroom floor See also: 20 types … [Link]
Mashable » I created a hologram on Microsoft HoloLens
I am a holographic developer. I know because Microsoft told me I was. And this was just 15 minutes or so into a 90-minute session about building apps for the HoloLens, the company's new and fascinating mixed-reality headset, so I must be pretty good. In truth, it's not too challenging to build holograms for the HoloLens, which is exactly what Microsoft … [Link]
Slashdot » Once a Forgotten Child, OpenSSL's Future Now Looks Bright
Trailrunner7 writes: Rarely does anything have a defined turning point in its history, a single day where people can point and say that was the day everything changed. For OpenSSL, that day was April 7, 2014, the day that Heartbleed became part of the security lexicon. Heartbleed was a critical vulnerability in the venerable crypto library. OpenSSL is everywhere, in … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk unveils Tesla Powerwall batteries to 'change the world'
HAWTHORNE, Calif. — Tesla founder Elon Musk just unveiled Tesla Energy, an ambitious plan to power the world with a new design of home battery called the Powerwall, with the aim of making more consumers less dependent on the grid The newly designed Powerwall, produced at Tesla's new Nevada Gigafactory, will be available in "three or four months" via various installation … [Link]
Mashable » Man turned his basement into the ultimate Lego lover's retreat
When it comes to your home, everything should be awesome. Seatle-based architect Jeffrey Pelletier proved himself to be a master builder by remodeling his basement to comfortably house his 250,000 piece Lego collection The Lego lover's dream escape boasts 153 bins and 189 drawers full of bricks, connectors and mini figure pieces galore for Pelletier and his family to build … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google Designs Keyboard Without Space Bar
Google has patented a keyboard design without a dedicated space bar. It appears to be a way of saving space on smaller machines. In the patent, spotted by Quartz, the spacebar would be removed. The trackpad would then be moved up to partially fill the gap, meaning a line’s worth of space could be taken off the bottom of the … [Link]
Mashable » This is what happens to internal organs during a pregnancy
Turns out pregnancy is mildly horrifying when you consider what's really going on inside the pregnant body. Take for example this telling GIF of how internal organs shift to make room for a baby in a woman's uterus See also: 'Be grateful': What parents wish they had known before pregnancy View post on imgur.com The GIF, making the rounds on Imgur … [Link]
Mashable » 'Louie' started an important conversation about gender roles on TV with an anal sex scene
Before we get to anything else, let's talk about that scene. Yep, you know what I'm referring to (and there's no elegant way to say it): Pamela fingers Louie's butt in episode 4. See also: This week's gut-wrenching episode of 'Louie' is one of its all-time best Anal fingering, as it's called, is pretty self-explanatory, but the uninitiated can head over … [Link]
Mashable » First pro tackle for Danny Shelton: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Danny Shelton was a little too happy to go pro. The six-foot-two, 339-pound defensive tackle was overjoyed when he heard that he was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL draft. See also: NFL Scouting Combine: Big men running fast make the funniest faces He ran up on stage and gave NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook users donate $10 million to Nepal
Facebook users have proven the "donate now" button on the social platform is an extraordinarily powerful tool. It has only been two days since the donation button to help the people of Nepal affected by a devastating earthquake went live at the top of Facebook feeds across the world. In that time, more than half a million people have donated and … [Link]
Mashable » Google cracks down on phishing with new Chrome extension
Google has unveiled a new Chrome extension aimed at thwarting phishing attacks. The free, open-source extension, called Password Alert, will send a warning whenever you type your Google password into a website outside of the Google domain. The service is designed to protect against unauthenticated emails and harmful websites that pose as real services in order to lure you into inadvertently … [Link]
Mashable » Woman gets a magical makeover as seven Disney princesses in two minutes
A whole new world. A whole new look. Disney Style, a beauty and lifestyle YouTube channel dedicated to all things Disney, gives a model a magical makeover as seven Disney princesses The would-be princess transforms from one royal favorite to the next, such as ice queen Elsa to little mermaid Ariel, in a seamless timelapse. 
Retro cover of 'Bad Romance' … [Link]
Mashable » Baltimore today is a reflection of Baltimore in 1968
In April 1968, riots devastated Baltimore in the wake of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. More than four decades later, riots devastated Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray. The 1968 riots lasted from April 6 to April 14 and ended in six fatalities, 700 injuries, and the destruction of 1,000 businesses, according to MSNBC The cover of TIME … [Link]
Slashdot » US Switches Air Traffic Control To New Computer System
coondoggie writes: The Federal Aviation Administration this week said it had completed the momentous replacement of the 40-year-old main computer systems that control air traffic in the US. Known as En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM), the system is expected to increase air traffic flow, improve automated navigation and strengthen aircraft conflict detection services, with the end result being increased safety … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable kitten tests the limits of two very large dalmatians' patience
This kitten lives for danger. An adorable kitten named Uno plays with its much larger foster siblings, two dalmatians named Louie and Lady. It's a good thing those patient pups seem to know how to handle a rambunctious cat. Of course, every dog has their limit. 
Man turned his basement into the ultimate Lego lover's retreat Retro cover of 'Bad … [Link]
Mashable » Your first, impressive peek at the next generation of gaming graphics
Forget Call of Duty, Metal Gear Solid and the rest of 2015's blockbuster video games. The best graphics out there debuted during the Microsoft Build Developer Conference this week, and they come from a tech demo produced by Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix. Witch Chapter 0 [cry] is a brief sequence that features a crying woman in a vaguely fantastical mountain landscape. At a glance, … [Link]
Mashable » Mapping Freddie Gray's deadly 45 minutes in the back of a police van
When police officers shoved a black Baltimore resident named Freddie Gray into the back of a van on the morning of April 12, one of his legs appeared limp but he was able to speak. On a video, he can be heard screaming in pain. By the time officers transferred Gray to Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland Medical Center, … [Link]
Mashable » 12 thrilling gifts for mid-life crisis moms
Age has nothing to do with it. Mid-life crisis, quarter-life crisis, octogenarian-life crisis (?) — we've all either been there or are headed for it. Where your mom is in her life should impact what gifts you lay at her feet. If she's still in the macaroni necklace phase, lucky you. But we're here to celebrate moms who dgaf what people … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2137: Tesla's house battery!
Road trip! If you enJoyed the comic, please take a moment to retweet or share the URL… we get a real charge outta that! [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb renters destroy family's house after hosting 'drug-induced orgy'
One couple is experiencing the Airbnb nightmare that we all knew had to happen one day. Their home had been used for a massively destructive orgy Mark and Star King had rented out their home in Sage Hill, Calgary in Canada to a party of four through Airbnb. The Kings were led to believe that the group was in town … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Brings Fiber To City That It Sued 7 Years Ago To Stop Fiber Rollout
An anonymous reader writes with the latest update in Comcast's "if you can't beat them, join them" fiber plan. In April 2008, Comcast sued the Chattanooga Electric Power Board (EPB) to prevent it from building a fiber network to serve residents who were getting slow speeds from the incumbent cable provider. Comcast claimed that EPB illegally subsidized the buildout with … [Link]
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