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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.

Slashdot » Facebook Wants to Skip the Off-Site Links, Host News Content Directly

Sunday 3 May 23:52:00 UTC 2015

The Wall Street Journal, in a report also cited by The Next Web and others, reports that Facebook is to soon begin acting not just as a conduit for news links pasted onto users' timelines (and leading to articles hosted elsewhere) but also as a host for the articles themselves. From the WSJ article: To woo publishers, Facebook is offering … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's AI Judges Age From Snapshots, With Mixed Results

Sunday 3 May 23:16:39 UTC 2015

mikejuk writes: A Microsoft Research project that lets users upload photos and estimates their age and gender has attracted more attention than expected — not all of it complimentary. The How-Old.net site demonstrates of some of the capabilities of the Face API included in Microsoft's Project Oxford that was announced at Build. It may have been expected to be a … [Link]

Mashable » This is how Swiss watchmakers are fighting back against Apple Watch

Sunday 3 May 23:05:21 UTC 2015

Watchvid97Feed-tw Feed-fb All those Apple Watch videos revealing the technical beauty of the device might make you think Apple has bested the traditional watch industry even in the realm of presentation. Not true A new video from HYT, a luxury watch company from Switzerland, delivers just as much design flourish and dramatic punch as any Apple Watch video. The video presentation for … [Link]

Slashdot » 4.0 Earthquake Near Concord, California

Sunday 3 May 23:05:00 UTC 2015

craighansen writes: Just felt a small earthquake, which I confirmed at USGS was a magnitude 4.0 at 2015-05-03 22:13:19 UTC, followed by a magnitude 2.7 a minute later, both located near Concord, California. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Dragon Cake Pan

Sunday 3 May 23:00:15 UTC 2015

Thanks to this dragon cake pan you’ll have the power to bake a mythical creature in the comfort of your own home! For best results, use a dense batter. Pound cake works, as would a mix intended for a Bundt pan. Be sure to grease and flour the pan well before baking. Before putting in the oven, tap the pan … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Wars' characters grace the cover of 'Vanity Fair'

Sunday 3 May 22:12:54 UTC 2015

Stawa987Feed-tw Feed-fbLanding the cover of Vanity Fair is a rite of passage for many of Hollywood's elite, but this time a band of fictional players will grace the magazine's cover: Star Wars characters Shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, the June cover spread was teased by the magazine on Sunday. See also: Josh Trank drops off standalone 'Star Wars' after Celebration no-show … [Link]

Slashdot » High School Students Discover Pulsar With Widest-Known Orbit

Sunday 3 May 21:40:00 UTC 2015

Science 2.0 reports that A team of high school students analyzed data from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) and discovered a never-before-seen pulsar which has the widest orbit of any around a neutron star – one among only a handful of double neutron star systems. … This pulsar, which received the official designation … [Link]

Mashable » Why are so many Republicans running for president?

Sunday 3 May 20:49:36 UTC 2015

Ap740137378718Feed-tw Feed-fbMore than a few people laughed when 19 presidential candidates took the stage one by one at a recent New Hampshire Republican Party event. Nineteen, that is, if you count Dennis Michael Lynch, a documentary filmmaker who contributed $10,000 to the New Hampshire Republican Party for the privilege of sharing a very narrow beam of the limelight that night. (I wonder … [Link]

Slashdot » Empty Landscape Looms, If Large Herbivores Continue to Die Out

Sunday 3 May 20:43:00 UTC 2015

From the BBC comes this depressing excerpt: Populations of some of the world's largest wild animals are dwindling, raising the threat of an "empty landscape", say scientists. About 60% of giant herbivores – plant-eaters – including rhinos, elephants and gorillas, are at risk of extinction, according to research. Analysis of 74 herbivore species, published in Science Advances, blamed poaching and … [Link]

Mashable » 22 years of David Letterman's most memorable 'Late Show' guests

Sunday 3 May 20:29:16 UTC 2015

Late-showFeed-tw Feed-fb Since debuting his late-night program, CBS' Late Show on Aug. 30, 1993, David Letterman has spent 22 years entertaining audiences with his unique brand of snark and occasionally hostile interactions with guests. The Late Show's YouTube channel recently published a retrospective of Letterman's more memorable interviews over the last two decades. They range from fan favorites, such as Bill Murray … [Link]

Mashable » Pope Francis makes moral case for acting to fight global warming

Sunday 3 May 19:44:22 UTC 2015

PopeunsecgenFeed-tw Feed-fbThe buildup to Pope Francis' planned encyclical on global climate change has begun, with the moral case for acting to combat manmade global warming taking center stage in a way it never has before The encyclical, which is a papal letter sent to all bishops around the world, will likely come out next month, but Francis is already having an influence … [Link]

Slashdot » SurveyMonkey's CEO Dies While Vacationing With Wife Susan Sandberg

Sunday 3 May 19:41:00 UTC 2015

McGruber writes: Dave Goldberg, the chief executive of SurveyMonkey and spouse of Facebook COO Sheryl K. Sandberg, died on Friday night. He was 47. 'We are heartbroken by this news,' Facebook said in a statement. Mark Zuckerberg, a friend of the family, said that Mr. Goldberg died while on vacation abroad with Ms. Sandberg. Goldberg built Surveymonkey into a provider … [Link]

Mashable » 15 words you should eliminate from your vocabulary to sound smarter

Sunday 3 May 19:38:27 UTC 2015

Censored-paperFeed-tw Feed-fbNewsprint is on life support, emoji are multiplying faster than hungry Gremlins, and 300 million people worldwide strive to make their point in 140 or fewer characters People don't have the time or the attention span to read any more words than necessary. You want your readers to hear you out, understand your message, and perhaps be entertained, right? Here's a … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands rally in Israel against racism and police brutality toward Ethiopian Jews

Sunday 3 May 19:00:05 UTC 2015

IsraelblacklivesmatterprotestFeed-tw Feed-fbSeveral thousand people, mostly from Israel's Jewish-Ethiopian minority, protested in Tel Aviv against racism and police brutality on Sunday, shutting down a major highway and scuffling with police. The protest came in the wake of a video that emerged last week of police beating an Ethiopian Israeli in an army uniform. About 3,000 people participated in Sunday's protest, according to Israel … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sonic the Hedgehog In Real Life [Video]

Sunday 3 May 18:43:24 UTC 2015

Cute. [Hus Yaralioglu] The post Sonic the Hedgehog In Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superhero Origins: Archangel

Sunday 3 May 18:42:38 UTC 2015

Archangel is a very interesting character with a very interesting past that was barely touched on in the X-Men films. With come concept art leaking recently about what he may look like in the Marvel U films to come, it might be a good time to get a jump on his origin story. [Via WatchMojo] The post Superhero Origins: Archangel … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ultron Texts Thanos About The Infinity Stones [Comic]

Sunday 3 May 18:41:28 UTC 2015

[Source: Texts from Superheroes] The post Ultron Texts Thanos About The Infinity Stones [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Secret of Why #2 Pencils Are Used On Tests

Sunday 3 May 18:40:56 UTC 2015

Number two, I knew I would get to the bottom of your devious secrets sooner or later. Seriously, this is why we use #2 pencils on tests. This has been bugging me for years. Cool side note, if you run some chapstick over the answer reader, it is rumored the scantron cannot process the answers and lists them all as … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The human universe: If aliens exist, do they know we're here?

Sunday 3 May 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Extraterrestrials could already be learning about life on Earth. Problem is, it's probably from TV signals transmitted in 1973… (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Adds Used Models To Its Inventory, For Online Purchase

Sunday 3 May 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Jalopnik reports that Tesla Motors Inc. has very quietly started to sell used cars online, following in the footsteps of larger car companies. Its new certified vehicle program brings down the staggering costs of one of their electric cars while still ensuring manufacturer maintenance and repairs. Most of the cars that are on Tesla’s website were previously owned by people … [Link]

Mashable » Couple wants to give away their goat farm to whoever writes the best essay

Sunday 3 May 18:18:42 UTC 2015

Goat-farmFeed-tw Feed-fbA couple in Elkmont, Alabama, is looking to give their $350,000 goat farm away to whoever writes them the best essay. It's just like college — except at the end, you'll have a mortgage-free farm and 85 goats instead of crippling student debt. See also: Photographer documents sheep and goats' inner supermodel Owners Leslie and Paul Spell decided to give their … [Link]

Mashable » How to answer 'What other companies are you interviewing with?'

Sunday 3 May 17:57:54 UTC 2015

How-to-answer-the-questionFeed-tw Feed-fbThis question always throws people for a loop. Why are they asking, and how much do they actually need to know? Well, hiring managers are curious about what other companies you're interviewing with for a few reasons. They might want to scope out the competition, see how serious you are about the industry or even gauge their likelihood of landing such … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Google Maps API Added Value To A Salesforce Installation

Sunday 3 May 17:17:51 UTC 2015

Information is far more accessible when presented visually, according to a recent blog post by Scott Hemmeter, CEO and founder of Arrowpointe, which is why the company created Geopointe. [Link]

Mashable » 20+ jobs in programming, data development and product management

Sunday 3 May 16:49:41 UTC 2015

13903383190_5920c870e1_zFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you looking for a new career? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight five recently posted openings Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, … [Link]

Geek Culture » Plate Tectonics in two minutes!

Sunday 3 May 16:47:48 UTC 2015

via the wonderful Minute Earth [Link]

Mashable » Baltimore mayor lifts citywide curfew after tensions ebb over death of Freddie Gray

Sunday 3 May 16:43:37 UTC 2015

BaltimorecurfewliftedFeed-tw Feed-fbBaltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake lifted a citywide curfew six days after the death of Freddie Gray sparked protests and riots across the city The order for residents to stay home after 10 p.m. went into effect on Tuesday, and officials were planning on leaving it in place through Sunday. However, tensions in Baltimore eased after State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced criminal … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Super League Strikes Again (Comic)

Sunday 3 May 16:22:28 UTC 2015

I have to admit, the Super League are not that super at picking members. (By PerryBibleFellowship) The post The Super League Strikes Again (Comic) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stormborn / Loves Dragons: A Cake Parody of “Short Skirt/Long Jacket [Video]

Sunday 3 May 16:21:19 UTC 2015

From Bonecage: Well the time has come again to fall deeply into obsession with Game of Thrones. Much like winter, the season premiere is coming, so to celebrate, here is a Cake parody of “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” about Daenerys Targaryen. Makes sense! [Bonecage] The post Stormborn / Loves Dragons: A Cake Parody of “Short Skirt/Long Jacket [Video] appeared first on … [Link]

Mashable » Guy tries to take photo with Mike Tyson, gets an elbow instead

Sunday 3 May 16:02:48 UTC 2015

TysonFeed-tw Feed-fb A man who was likely inebriated got a little too close for comfort with Mike Tyson during weigh-ins for the Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight. The video, above, shows the man grabbing Tyson from behind, then posing for a photo without asking for permission. In response, the retired boxer elbows him twice in the chest — first lightly, then … [Link]

Slashdot » How Silicon Valley Got That Way — and Why It Will Continue To Rule

Sunday 3 May 15:47:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Lots of places want to be 'the next Silicon Valley.' But the Valley's top historian looks back (even talks to Steve Jobs about his respect for the past!) to explain why SV is unique. While there are threats to continued dominance, she thinks it's just too hard for another region to challenge SV's supremacy. Share on Google+ Read more … [Link]

Mashable » Italian and French ships rescue at least 3,700 migrants in Mediterranean

Sunday 3 May 15:33:53 UTC 2015

Italy_migrantrescuesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Italian Coast Guard and French ships rescued at least 3,700 migrants who were attempting the dangerous Mediterranean crossing from Africa on Saturday and early Sunday. The total number of migrants rescued was unusually high for a single day, and signals that the tide of African migrants making the potentially deadly voyage has not yet been stemmed The Coast Guard's action … [Link]

Mashable » Mom freaks out when dancer son reveals he booked Taylor Swift world tour

Sunday 3 May 14:54:04 UTC 2015

GreenFeed-tw Feed-fb You could say Robert Green's mother is excited that he booked a spot as a dancer in Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour, but that would be the understatement of the year. When the North Carolina-based dancer called his mom with the good news, she positively freaked out, screaming for most of the five-minute recording Green uploaded to YouTube. Here's how … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome Passes 25% Market Share, IE and Firefox Slip

Sunday 3 May 14:41:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: In April 2015, we saw the naming of Microsoft Edge, the release of Chrome 42, and the first full month of Firefox 37 availability. Now we're learning that Google's browser has finally passed the 25 percent market share mark. Hit the link for some probably unnecessarily fine-grained statistics on recent browser trends. Have your browser habits … [Link]

Mashable » Black Widow gets fashion internship, dates Ultron in 'SNL' parody trailer

Sunday 3 May 14:24:24 UTC 2015

BlackwidowFeed-tw Feed-fbChill, Marvel gets women. On the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live, Black Widow finally gets her own movie — although it probably isn't the one fans want See also: 7 Avengers that Marvel definitely won't put in the movies The phony trailer, above, pokes fun at Marvel's lack of a Black Widow solo film, suggesting that the studio probably … [Link]

Mashable » I watched the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight on Periscope and saw the future

Sunday 3 May 13:54:55 UTC 2015

Mayweather-pacquiao5Feed-tw Feed-fbLike millions of others across the world, I watched the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight in a living room surrounded by other boxing fans. Except, the living room wasn't mine and my co-watchers were virtual That's right, like many, many others, I watched Mayweather defeat Pacquiao on Periscope. See also: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: The fight in photos A few days ago, we joked in … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' spoofs empty Orioles game in Baltimore with hilariously awkward broadcast

Sunday 3 May 13:49:46 UTC 2015

Snl-orioles-gameFeed-tw Feed-fb“Baltimore has just been on fire this week…I'm sorry for how I said that." On the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson and Taran Killam played two announcers broadcasting from the Orioles' empty stadium, taking turns exchanging uncomfortable wordplay about Baltimore's riots See also: The strangest moments from that eerie, empty Baltimore Orioles game Including funny moments like … [Link]

Slashdot » Statues of Assange, Snowden and Manning Go Up In Berlin

Sunday 3 May 13:43:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: RT Times reports that Alexanderplatz square in Berlin has become the stage for a provocative art piece which celebrates whistleblowers and encourages ordinary citizens to speak out. "They have lost their freedom for the truth, so they remind us how important it is to know the truth," says sculptor Davide Dormino. The life-sized statues of the three whistleblowers … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to Jamie Foxx's rendition of the U.S. national anthem, then weep

Sunday 3 May 13:31:28 UTC 2015

Jamie-foxxFeed-tw Feed-fb One of the highlights of the "fight of the century," as sports media dubbed Saturday's boxing bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, actually happened before the fight — it was Jamie Foxx's rendition of the American national anthem, which some Twitter users called "horrible." While Foxx did manage to hit some notes and performed quite a bit of vocal … [Link]

Mashable » 15 chic ways to use felt in your next DIY project

Sunday 3 May 13:30:40 UTC 2015

FeltdiyFeed-tw Feed-fbEnjoy a little throwback in your DIY. Felt has always been a kids' crafting staple. It's inexpensive, easy to use and comes in just about every color under the sun, so naturally it works in tons of different projects so kids can stay busy for hours. See also: 12 Grown-Up Versions of Your Favorite Childhood Crafts Of course, you're an adult … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Scientific Babel: Why English rules

Sunday 3 May 13:30:00 UTC 2015

English is now the language we all use to communicate science. But while it may feel inevitable, the domination of English is very recent and may be down to geopolitics and other accidents, argues a new book [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' opens with its own Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Sunday 3 May 13:12:35 UTC 2015

Manny-mayweather-snlFeed-tw Feed-fbKnowing full well that its viewership wouldn't be very high during the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, Saturday Night Live decided to admit defeat and air a "pirated stream" of the fight. Enter Jay Pharoah and Aidy Bryant as Mayweather and Pacquiao, respectively. See also: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: The fight in photos The sketch quickly fell apart — … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 50% Off Yamaha ATS-1030-R Recertified Sound Bar with Bluetooth – $149.95 + FREE Shipping

Sunday 3 May 13:04:31 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Yamaha ATS-1030-R Recertified Sound Bar with Bluetooth for just $149.95 plus free shipping. That’s 50% off on the sound bar’s regular list price of $299.95. Today only, enjoy special savings on this factory-recertified soundbar, featuring dual built-in subwoofers for deep, rich bass, and Bluetooth for quick streaming from your … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Star Wars Darth Vader & Stormtrooper 3D Mugs

Sunday 3 May 13:03:57 UTC 2015

Check out these geektastically cool 3D ceramic mug from Underground Toys! Each of these (Vader, Stromtrooper) come with a removable lid and can hold up to 20 oz of liquid. -Darth Vader Helmet 3D Ceramic Coffee and Drink Mug (20 oz) -Stormtrooper Helmet 3D Ceramic Coffee and Drink Mug (20 oz) The post WANT: Star Wars Darth Vader & Stormtrooper … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Watch-inspired erotica is a stroke of genius

Sunday 3 May 13:03:20 UTC 2015

Ap41176418104Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not just the Apple Watch that is getting turned on, thanks to a new and erotic short story genre dedicated to the wearable device. See also: 26 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong Freelance writer Leonard Delaney is the man behind the 17-page story, titled Invaded by the iWatch: An Erotic Short Story. The $2.99 e-book is the third in … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It Was a Terrible War! [Comic]

Sunday 3 May 13:02:29 UTC 2015

It took them years to tie that weapon on their shell. There’s no backing out of the fight now. [Source: Poorly Drawn Lines | Like “Poorly Drawn Line” on Facebook | Follow “Poorly Drawn Lines” on Twitter] The post It Was a Terrible War! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spider-Man’s Origin Story [Pic]

Sunday 3 May 13:01:31 UTC 2015

[Source: Texts from Superheroes] The post Spider-Man’s Origin Story [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What really happens to the plastic you throw away [Science Video]

Sunday 3 May 13:00:20 UTC 2015

We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world. [TED Ed] The post What really happens to the plastic you throw away … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » On the evolution of machine learning

Sunday 3 May 12:54:44 UTC 2015

Sign up for the new O’Reilly report: Future of machine intelligence: perspectives from leading practitioners. Editors Note: This post is part of our ongoing series of interviews with leading practitioners in the field of machine learning. Sign-up now for access … [Link]

Slashdot » Bill Gates Owes His Career To Steven Spielberg's Dad; You May, Too

Sunday 3 May 12:32:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: On the 51st birthday of the BASIC programing language, GE Reports decided it was finally time to give-credit-where-credit-was-long-o~ reporting that Arnold Spielberg, the 98-year-old father of Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, helped revolutionize computing when he designed the GE-225 mainframe computer. The machine allowed a team of Dartmouth University students and researchers to develop BASIC, which quickly spread and … [Link]

Mashable » Guna Yala: The indigenous people beyond Panama's tourist paradise

Sunday 3 May 12:25:39 UTC 2015

Guna_yalaFeed-tw Feed-fbAs if on cue, the two dogs tied up day and night to a wooden pole behind their owner’s hut begin to bark as the sun appears on the horizon. Soon after, the roosters and the pigs join the chorus, begging to be fed, and the faint calls of the mangrove swallows can be heard, too, as they fly back and … [Link]

Slashdot » Unable To Hack Into Grading System, Georgia Student Torches Computer Lab

Sunday 3 May 10:33:00 UTC 2015

McGruber writes: A 15 year-old Douglas County, Georgia high school student has been charged with five felonies, including burglary and arson, after sheriff's deputies caught him while responding to a 1 AM fire at Alexander High School. The boy admitted to investigators that he set fire to a computer after trying, unsuccessfully, to hack into the school computer system to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The human universe: Could we destroy the fabric of the cosmos?

Sunday 3 May 9:30:00 UTC 2015

As our grip on Earth grows ever tighter, so does the possibility that we could destroy it. But we may have the power to do something even worse (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » Hacking the US Prescription System

Sunday 3 May 7:28:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: It appears that most pharmacies in the US are interconnected, and a breach in one leads to access to the other ones. A security advisory released [Friday] shows how a vulnerability in an online pharmacy granted access to prescription history for any US person with just their name and date of birth. From the description linked … [Link]

Mashable » Floyd Mayweather handily out-punches Manny Pacquiao in 12 rounds

Sunday 3 May 5:01:39 UTC 2015

Floyd.manny_.hug_Feed-tw Feed-fbStill undefeated. Floyd Mayweather — now 48-and-0 — beat Manny Pacquiao in a 12-round unanimous decision Saturday night, easily dancing away from one straight-ahead flurry after another, racking up points by sticking counter-punches and staying off the ropes — the only place he looked even remotely vulnerable "First off, I want to thank God for this victory," Mayweather said after the … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel, what were you doing in Pacquiao's entourage?

Sunday 3 May 4:46:24 UTC 2015

KimmelFeed-tw Feed-fbJimmy Kimmel, what are you doing? Oh, just trolling. When preparing your pre-fight walkout entourage, you want to look tough. You want to intimidate your opponent. You do not want them to wear a funny hat See also: Customers ready to box cable companies after Mayweather-Pacquiao PPV issues Late night host Jimmy Kimmel joined Manny Pacquiao's entourage during the historic fight … [Link]

Mashable » Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: The fight in photos

Sunday 3 May 4:41:04 UTC 2015

Pacquiao-mayweather-16Feed-tw Feed-fb Image: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty ImagesFloyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquaio was billed as the “Fight of the Century.” Here are the most memorable images of the historic bout. Read more… More about Photos, Entertainment, Us, Pics, and Sports [Link]

Slashdot »  In Second Trial, Ex-Goldman Sachs Programmer Convicted of Code Theft

Sunday 3 May 4:26:00 UTC 2015

Ars Technica reports that A former Goldman Sachs programmer—featured in the book Flash Boys—was convicted on Friday for stealing high-speed trading code from the bank. Sergey Aleynikov, 45, was also acquitted on one count of unlawful duplication, according to Reuters. The New York state jury could not come to a verdict on another count of unlawful use of secret scientific … [Link]

Mashable » Customers ready to box cable companies after Mayweather-Pacquiao PPV issues

Sunday 3 May 3:38:50 UTC 2015

MayweatherfightFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen you pay for something, you expect it to work — especially if it costs $99 and you have all of your friends over. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao took to the ring on Saturday for what has been described as the "fight of the century." But just because you shelled out the dough to Pay-Per-View, doesn't mean you can watch … [Link]

Mashable » What’s the best video player SDK for playing HLS streams in an Android app?

Sunday 3 May 3:00:10 UTC 2015

Askadev2Feed-tw Feed-fb In this video, engineer Eric Brynsvold helps developers determine which video player SDK they need to best play HLS streams in their Android app. The Android device landscape is a large, disparate and continuously growing beast, but don't worry — Brynsvold explains how to reach as many users as possible However, a large audience isn't the only factor developers should … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube's first North American FanFest attracts thousands, but wants to stay 'grassroots'

Sunday 3 May 2:25:52 UTC 2015

Youtube-fanfestFeed-tw Feed-fbTORONTO — In a white-and-red room replete with YouTube branding, jars of chewy berry candy and T-shirt-clad publicists, a group of camera-ready millennials flash their pearly whites as they pose for a selfie. While they're not boldfaced names among people your parents' age, these YouTube personalities attracted thousands to the video-sharing website's first-ever North American FanFest in downtown Toronto on Saturday. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Orphan Black' reveals a twisted clones connection

Sunday 3 May 2:00:10 UTC 2015

Orphanblack-ep3Feed-tw Feed-fbJust when you thought Orphan Black couldn’t get any more twisted, the biggest shocker of them all came out in Saturday's episode: The Castor clones are Sarah’s siblings It turns out that a brother and sister were the original donors, making all of the clones one big, dysfunctional family. Before that reveal, Sarah worked hard to find Helena by tracking down … [Link]

Mashable » Baltimore remains under curfew despite calls for an end

Sunday 3 May 1:52:33 UTC 2015

Aptopix-baltimore-police-deathFeed-tw Feed-fbThose who didn't follow Baltimore's 10 p.m. curfew—after the police commissioner announced it would stay in effect for a fifth day Saturday—were met by police with cuffs and pepper spray at the ready Although Police Commissioner Anthony Batts declared that the curfew would continue in the city still scarred from the fires and looting that occurred earlier this week, some demonstrators … [Link]

Mashable » These gorgeous photos of endangered animals will make you want to save the earth

Sunday 3 May 1:14:23 UTC 2015

Thumbnail1Feed-tw Feed-fbWith more than 50 species in the world currently listed as endangered, or critically endangered, on the World Wildlife Fund's Species Directory, institutions like Singapore Zoo are key to saving them. See also: Rangers protect 3 of the last remaining northern white rhinos in the world The zoo has been involved in multiple conservation programs. Its famous orangutans have managed to … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Gets Its Marching Orders: Look Up! Look Out!

Sunday 3 May 1:11:00 UTC 2015

TheRealHocusLocus writes: HR 2039: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 (press release, full text, and as a pretty RGB bitmap) is in the House. In $18B of goodies we see things that actually resemble a space program. The ~20,000 word document is even a good read, especially the parts about decadal cadence. There is … [Link]

Mashable » Round by round: Mayweather defeats Pacquiao by unanimous decision

Sunday 3 May 0:47:22 UTC 2015

Mayweather2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt was, by all accounts, the Fight of the Century: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in the ring, with millions watching on TV and hundreds of millions of dollars in play. See also: Floyd Mayweather handily out-punches Manny Pacquiao in 12 rounds Mashable covered Mayweather's dominating victory, below. Read more… (function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]~ ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));More about Entertainment, Us, … [Link]

Mashable » This 3-year-old is better at snooker than you

Sunday 3 May 0:09:14 UTC 2015

3yroldpoolFeed-tw Feed-fb Three-year-old Adam Wynne from Ireland has an extremely impressive shot — considering he can barely see the table without the help of a handy step. Wynne has been playing Snooker with his father since he was just one, and he was recently upgraded to a full-sized table, according to Joe.IE It's OK — at least you can tie your own … [Link]

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