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 » Anne Hathaway wore a gold hoodie to the Met Gala
It’s time for you to put whatever differences you may have with Anne Hathaway aside and show some respect for the elegant golden hoodie dress the actress wore to 2015's Met Gala. Hathaway looked like an Oscar statue on the way to the gym as she walked the red carpet in her metallic lamé Ralph Lauren gown See also: Met Gala … [Link]
Mashable » Met Gala theme may as well be sassy hats
Typically, red carpets are all about the ballgowns. But on Monday night's Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, headwear stole the spotlight. The theme of the night was China: Through the Looking Glass, an approach some people worried was a magnet for cultural misappropriation, of which there was some, to be sure See also: Met Gala 2015: … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams looks like a badass in her 'Doctor Who' costume
Let’s hope Arya Stark isn't adding Time Lords to her kill list. Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has been hard at work, filming scenes from her guest appearance on the popular time-travel show Doctor Who. See also: Maisie Williams from 'Game of Thrones' has a new kill list, just in time for UK elections Filming took place in Fforest Fawr … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Plays Star Wars Theme Song on Flaming Bagpipes While Balancing on BB-8 Droid Ball [VIDEO]
For Star Wars Day, The Unipiper hopped on a BB-8 droid ball and performed the Star Wars theme song on his flaming bagpipes. The force is strong with this one. [The Unipiper] The post Man Plays Star Wars Theme Song on Flaming Bagpipes While Balancing on BB-8 Droid Ball [VIDEO] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Maritime Cybersecurity Firm: 37% of Microsoft Servers On Ships Are Vulnerable
colinneagle writes: A report from maritime cybersecurity firm CyberKeel claims that spot checks at 50 different maritime sites revealed that 37% of the servers running Microsoft were still vulnerable because they had not been patched. But what's most interesting is what happens when hackers can breach security in shipping environments, including one case in which "drug gangs were able to … [Link]
Mashable » Man arrested after Liking his own mugshot on Facebook
Sometimes when you're on the run from the law, you still need to feel like you're still connected to your would-be captors on social media. That's pretty much the only way to explain why Levi Charles Reardon would add his Like to a picture of his "wanted" mugshot on a Seattle-area police Facebook page — an act that led to his … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. ranks last in mothers' health among developed nations, study finds
The United States is the worst-performing developed nation in the world for the health of mothers, according to a new report. American women face a 1 in 1,800 risk of pregnancy-related death, according to State of the World's Mothers 2015, published by international organization Save the Children on Monday. The report ranked 179 countries on the best and worst places in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thor on Iron Man’s Hubris [Comic]
[Source: Texts from Superheroes] The post Thor on Iron Man’s Hubris [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Pinterest Developer API, SDK Finally Rolled Out
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Mashable » Met Gala 2015: All the looks from fashion's biggest red carpet
Mashable will be updating this post live throughout the event. It's fashion's biggest night — the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute — better known as simply, the Met Gala. And it might be the most talked about themed to date. Tonight's event and the subsequent costume exhibition at the museum is "China: Through the Looking Glass," celebrating all things … [Link]
Slashdot » Internet Customers Surpass Cable Subscribers At Comcast
mpicpp notes that for the first time, the country's largest cable provider has more internet subscribers than cable subscribers. The Internet is taking over television. That shift is occurring at Comcast, where the number of people who subscribe to the company's Internet service surpassed its total video subscribers for the first time during the second quarter this year. Announced in … [Link]
Mashable » Woohoo! 'The Simpsons' has been renewed for 2 more seasons
The longest-running scripted series on TV is continuing its reign for at least two more seasons Fox on Monday announced they'd renewed animated hit The Simpsons for seasons 27 and 28, which will bring the show's total episodes to 625. See also: 15 tips for that perfect #Dadbod from Homer Simpson Homer woohoo-ed to the news in a statement via Fox … [Link]
Mashable » May the marketing be with you: 25 brands still capitalizing on Star Wars mania
It’s Star Wars day, and brands are out in force with punny tributes to a galaxy far, far away. The holiday, which really came into its own on the Internet in 2013, now brings out the inner Star Wars geek in every marketing department — as companies big and small look to cash in on the trend by inserting their name … [Link]
Mashable » Hold your children close; Jaden Smith has quit Twitter
Call your parents, hold your children, tell your dogs you love them. The golden days of Twitter are over. Jaden Smith, Twitter's foremost existentialist philosopher, has deleted his wildly popular Twitter account. He has also deleted his official Facebook page and made his Instagram account private. If we've learned anything from Jaden, our next question is, of course, Did these accounts … [Link]
Popular Science » FAA Cautiously Suggests Relaxed 'Line-Of-Sight' Rules For Drones
Like trying to map the clouds, the legal and regulatory landscape of unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States is subject to frequent change. Projects like AirMap are… [Link]
Mashable » A struggling McDonald's introduces delivery in New York City
Ronald McDonald is making house calls. McDonald's is introducing delivery to parts of New York City, bringing almost anything from the fast-food stalwart's menu to your door. The service will be available to people in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens all day, every day from its 88 locations in that vicinity God help us all See also: McDonald's CEO makes a passionless … [Link]
Mashable » Boston Marathon bomber cries for first time during death penalty trial
BOSTON — For the first time in court, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev dropped his blank, impassive demeanor and cried as his sobbing aunt briefly took the stand Monday in his federal death penalty trial. Tsarnaev, 21, wiped tears from his eyes quickly and fidgeted in his chair as his mother's sister sobbed uncontrollably. He had maintained an uninterested expression since … [Link]
Mashable » The bones of Binks: J.J. jokes about offing Jar Jar
Everyone relax — the galaxy's least-favorite gangly-footed Gungan will not be appearing in the next Star Wars film. The director of the first installment of the new Star Wars trilogy has basically confirmed that — by way of a joke about inserting Jar Jar Binks' bones into a scene from the highly-anticipated upcoming movie, The Force Awakens. See also: If Jar … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Quantum Computing Becomes More Practical
IBM researchers say they’ve found a better way to detect and correct errors that could compromise quantum computing. Specifically, they can detect two types of error at the same time, something previously not possible. Quantum computing is based around a simple, if somewhat mindnumbing concept. ‘Traditional’ computing breaks information down into bits, which can each be a 0 or a 1. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch has been hiding a secret feature in plain sight
Apple’s new smartwatch has been hiding a certain feature in plain sight: a secret charging port The discovery was highlighted by accessories maker Reserve Strap, which plans to offer a band that charges your Apple Watch while you wear it, instead of making you wait for it to charge via wireless, inductive charging See also: Why Apple is obsessed with gold: … [Link]
Mashable » Floyd Mayweather earned $83,000 per second for Saturday's fight
LOS ANGELES — By the time you finish reading this sentence — presuming you are Floyd Mayweather fighting Manny Pacquiao and read at an average pace — you'd have banked about $500,000. And here's another $83,000* for reading this line. SEE ALSO: The two Floyd Mayweathers: One undefeated, one indefensible Mayweather, who reportedly doesn't read nearly as fast as he dances, … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Detect Android Apps That Connect to User Tracking and Ad Sites
An anonymous reader writes: A group of European researchers has developed software that tracks the URLs to which cellphone apps connect. After downloading 2,000+ free apps from Google Play, they indexed all the sites those apps connected to, and compared them to a list of known advertising and user tracking sites. "In total, the apps connect to a mind-boggling 250,000 … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Grateful Dead lyrics that might have influenced George R.R. Martin in writing 'Game of Thrones'
It seems oddly fitting that the author behind Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, would be a fan of a band like the Grateful Dead. Martin loves to make things dead and, like the Grateful Dead, everything he does takes about 800 hours to consume. Martin discussed the band and its influence on his writing in an interview with 92Y from … [Link]
Mashable » Hack controls Grand Theft Auto V's in-game phone with an actual iPhone
Grand Theft Auto V received a lot of praise for delivering a detailed, immersive world for players to explore, but Reddit user planetleak decided it wasn't enough. Enter his own homebrewed project, an iPhone app that controls GTA V's in-game phone. The app hasn't been released, and it's not even finished based on planetleak's Reddit comments. But the above video gives … [Link]
Popular Science » Most Concussions Happen During Practice For Student Football Players
Over the past few years, research and some high-profile incidents have illuminated the harmful long-term effects that concussions can have on football players' brains. [Link]
Mashable » Google's apps will answer every question you ever had about Star Wars
Google just made it easier to brush up on your Star Wars trivia. The Google app for iOS and Android now allows you to search for details about specific Star Wars characters from within the app. See also: Gwendoline Christie is Captain Phasma: Did 'Vanity Fair' leak its own Star Wars reveal? The apps can provide answers to questions about more … [Link]
Slashdot » No, NASA Did Not Accidentally Invent Warp Drive
StartsWithABang writes: As Slashdot has previously reported, NASA Spaceflight has claimed to have vetted the EM Drive in a vacuum, and found there is still an anomalous thrust/acceleration on the order of 50 microNewtons for the device. While some are claiming this means things like warp drive and 70-day-trips-to-Mars are right on the horizon, it's important to view this from … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Star Wars, AT&T Identity, Geobytes
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » iPad Pro with stylus and Force Touch could challenge Microsoft Surface
“If you see a stylus, they blew it," Steve Jobs famously said in 2010 after the iPad launched Jobs was referring to how the iPad was unlike any tablet that had been released before because it didn't rely on a stylus to control input. So we're not sure how he'd react if rumors of an iPad Pro with stylus support turn … [Link]
Mashable » Is it worth it to save on airfare with an illicit 'hidden-city ticket'?
A judge has thrown out United Airline's lawsuit against Skiplagged.com, a site created by Aktarer Zaman that helps travelers find cheaper airfare with "hidden-city ticketing." But Zaman's win doesn't mean the practice is now approved. Hidden-city ticketing involves booking a connecting flight, with the intention of staying in the layover city. Depending on the route, airfares that pass through a city … [Link]
Mashable » Your beard is dirty as a toilet
Don’t read any further if you love your whiskers. Despite those who take great pride in their facial hair, no amount of grooming can overcome the dirty truth of science. Your beard may contain the same bacteria found in poop, according to a recent study. See also: The Best Type of Beard for Your Face Local news station KOAT 7 put … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Apparently Women’s Bathroom Sign Was Never a Dress! (#ItWasNeverADress)
A software company called Axosoft is using this illustration as part of its #ItWasNeverADress initiative, a program looking to make woman more involved in the world of technology. What has been seen can never be unseen. From now on, every time I’ll see one of those signs, a female superhero will immediately come to my mind! It Was Never a … [Link]
Mashable » What really became of the evil robot in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
Spoiler alert: If you haven't seen Avengers: Age of Ultron and still plan to, read no further, friend. LOS ANGELES — Does anyone ever really die in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Not even soap operas rival the comics in terms of keeping dead characters dead. Remember Agent Coulson? He even wanted to die after Loki ran him through in The Avengers … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Prepare distribution patches with gawk
I maintain GNU Awk. As part of making releases, I have to create a patch script to convert the file tree of the previous release into the current one. This means writing rm commands to remove any files that have … [Link]
Popular Science » Make Your SmartPlate Count Calories For You
Everything's getting smart these days, so it's no surprise your plate is next. The SmartPlate uses object recognition and weight sensors to identify your food. [Link]
Mashable » Satellite reveals a huge burst of plasma shooting out from the Sun
The Sun erupted with a gigantic burst of hot plasma last week, and a satellite iny space was there to capture some great images — and a video — of the stellar explosion. A giant solar filament — which looks like a long, dark rope erupting from the Sun — burst out into space in a massive eruption from April … [Link]
Mashable » Robot will turn your tweet into a touching, handwritten thank-you to the military
If you haven't sent a handwritten thank-you letter to a service member since grade school, a new digital initiative will help you change that — with social media. For Military Appreciation Month, KIND Snacks has partnered with robot-printing tech startup Bond to transform your thank-you tweet to a U.S. military member or veteran into a personal, handwritten note. Bond's handwriting robots … [Link]
Mashable » Greenland glaciers melt, revealing a new island
The Greenland ice sheet has been melting at an increasing rate over the past few decades, contributing to global sea level rise and possibly the slowing of the Gulf Stream current in the North Atlantic Glaciers that end in the ocean have seen some of the fastest rates of retreat, since comparatively mild ocean waters are destabilizing the ice from below, … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina's HP track record: Success, failure or distraction?
Let’s play a little game. I say “Carly Fiorina” and you yell out the first word that comes into your mind:“HP”“CEOR~ survivor”“Republican~ Okay, okay, I think we have enough. To a certain extent, Fiorina, who announced her 2016 presidential bid on Monday, is all of those things. The Stanford grad is a law school dropout who joined Hewlett-Packard in 1999 as … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Watch's Hidden Diagnostic Port To Allow Battery Straps, Innovative Add-Ons
MojoKid writes: Apple's Watch launched two weeks ago to some unbelievable hype and coverage in the press. However, it appears one feature flew under the radar and Apple actually had just one more trick up its sleeve. You see, on one side of the watch face is a hidden door that exposes a 6-pin port. It's assumed that this could … [Link]
Mashable » Star Wars-inspired travel destinations for getting far, far away
You don't have to visit a galaxy far away to vacation like the space-savvy adventurers in Star Wars. Even though Endor, Tattooine and Hoth are fictional places, there are real-life alternatives that provide all the benefits of a getaway — without the intergalactic danger. See also: 30 'Star Wars' Facts You Didn't Know May the Fourth, a.k.a. Star Wars day, is … [Link]
Popular Science » We've Been In A Hurricane Drought For Nine Years
Want to know a secret? First, knock on wood, and whatever you do, don't tell the hurricanes, ok? This news might inspire them to pick up the pace, and we wouldn't want… [Link]
Mashable » Periscope treads on touchy territory with broadcast around MayPac boxing match
When Floyd Mayweather technically defeated Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas, the unthrilling fight left many starved for a real winner. Twitter CEO Dick Costolo suggested one: his own company's live-streaming app, Periscope And the winner is..@periscopeco — dick costolo (@dickc) May 3, 2015 Many agreed, as thousands of Twitter users took to the live-streaming service to broadcast and … [Link]
Mashable » 5-year-old helps dad with adorable marriage proposal
It may be hard to say "no" when a 5-year-old is asking if you'll marry his dad. In most marriage proposals, the couple steals the emotional show, but this adorable video is captured from a different point of view. This young kid popped the question for his dad, using a Clyon Raider from Battlestar Galactica. The video is in Norwegian, … [Link]
Mashable » Batgirl, we hardly knew you. But 'Arkham Knight' lets us in.
Batgirl is joining Batman: Arkham Knight's roster of playable vigilantes. The crime-fighting ego of Barbara Gordon — that's Batman police ally Jim Gordon's daughter, for those keeping score at home — sets out on her own prequel adventure in the newly announced add-on pack, Batgirl: A Matter of Family. It's a prequel story, and Batgirl's first Arkham outing as a playable character… but that's all … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Suicide Squad’ First Official Cast Photos
Here it is, people. A semi-final portrayal of how the Suicide Squad will look in the final film. And people who see a mask-less Will Smith and are scared that Deadshot lost some of his trademark cool looks, fret not. Director David Ayers also shared a separate pic of Deadshot’s real outfit and it does look pretty badass, too. 
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Mashable » Baltimore police call reports of a shooting 'unfounded'
Shots were fired during a police chase near a main intersection in West Baltimore on Monday afternoon, leading to conflicting reports over the fate of the young black man involved. See also: Freddie Gray's family: Charges against police officers are a step toward justice Journalists and activists on the scene said they saw the man being shot and then taken away … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Star Wars game characters that are awesome enough for the movies
Luke and Leia Skywalker, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian… we know these characters. We love these characters. They're the beating heart of Star Wars. But there's a rich, diverse universe outside the movies and a huge cast of beloved characters that never once materialized on the big screen. Many of them made their mark on the small screen instead, in video games. Whether … [Link]
Mashable » How a garage-based start-up is once again redefining the way companies do business
There’s an old garage in Palo Alto, CA that once held the future of Silicon Valley. Today, though, the garage is just seen as a mythological symbol of how tech empires are made in a town busting at the seams with purveyors of “the next big thing.” The company that small, one car garage gave birth to has brought many innovations … [Link]
Mashable » Meerkat now lets you watch some live streams without Twitter
It looks like Meerkat is finally addressing its troubles with Twitter, which has worked to limit the live streaming app's access to its users since the launch of rival Periscope, which is owned by Twitter. Meerkat added Facebook support to its iOS app over the weekend, along with other features that minimize the app's reliance on Twitter, in its latest update. … [Link]
Slashdot » House Panel Holds Hearing On "Politically Driven Science" – Without Scientists
sciencehabit writes: Representative Louie Gohmert (R–TX) is worried that scientists employed by the U.S. government have been running roughshod over the rights of Americans in pursuit of their personal political goals. So this week Gohmert, the chair of the oversight and investigations subpanel of the U.S. House of Representatives' Natural Resources Committee, held a hearing to explore "the consequences of … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna wishes that famous Drake kiss hadn't happened
Madonna heard your cries of disgust in response to her kiss with Drake at Coachella and, to be honest, she seems to agree with you. This revelation came to light during Madonna's webisode of "Saturday Night Online," during which the singer guzzled white wine and answered a series of fan questions. When asked what advice she'd give to her younger self … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Flying in a spaceplane is like a magic carpet ride
Virgin Galactic's chief pilot David Mackay on how he's gearing up to take tourists to the edge of space – and why recent tragedies won't stop him (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Baltimore's poorest children have a tough shot at improving their lives, data shows
After chaos ripped through Baltimore on April 27, manifesting in looted stores and burned-out buildings, everyone was talking about the city's kids The kids had started the looting, they said. No, they didn't condone it, but they understood the kids' tightly-wound frustration. Many low-income kids in Baltimore have nothing to do, nowhere to go. They have few opportunities, little to look … [Link]
Mashable » Robin Williams plays a talking dog in the trailer for his final film
Robin Williams' final film, Absolutely Anything, will hit theaters Aug. 14 — almost one year to the day after the actor's death See also: 100 Robin Williams Roles in 1 Stunning Mosaic The story follows a schoolteacher, played by Simon Pegg, who is given the gift of absolute power — including bringing back the dead, willing himself into Mark Twain's … [Link]
Popular Science » You Owe Your Daily Routine To The World’s Fair
Begun in 1851, the World’s Fair once served as an open showroom for technical oddities, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural mash-ups. Although it still draws millions of visitors every five years, upstarts like the Consumer Electronics Show and Apple’s special media events have long since eclipsed its role in breaking tech news. Today, the fair focuses on global challenges: This year’s … [Link]
Mashable » Obama-backed nonprofit tries to revive the American dream for minorities
President Barack Obama will visit New York City on Monday to help launch a nonprofit organization that aims to benefit young men of color achieve the American dream. He'll join a handful of CEOs and athletes and governmental officials at Lehman College Monday afternoon to announce the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, an independent organization that is trying "to make the American … [Link]
Slashdot » China Takes Its Already Strict Internet Regulations One Step Further
New submitter DaveS7 writes with this story about new regulations from the Chinese government designed to further crack down on online media. Chinese authorities have released a new set of regulations for online media, raising concerns about tightening control over freedom of expression by the Communist regime. Contained in the ordinance, released on April 28 by the Cyberspace Administration of … [Link]
Mashable » Gwendoline Christie is Captain Phasma: Did 'Vanity Fair' leak its own Star Wars reveal?
Few Game of Thrones fans would have thought it possible that Brienne of Tarth could become even more badass. But that's what will happen in The Force Awakens — in which Gwendoline Christie, who made Brienne famous and was made famous by her, plays the cape-wearing, chrome-plated Stormtrooper known as Captain Phasma. How do we know this? Because a big reveal … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Giant Star Wars LEGO Super Star Destroyer Shattered at 1000 FPS
What better way to celebrate Star Wars Day than to watch a Super Star Destroyer shatter at 1000 FPS? The perfect thing to add to our article listing 6 Great Ways to Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day. [Wired] The post Giant Star Wars LEGO Super Star Destroyer Shattered at 1000 FPS appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Kickass 5-year-old perfectly imitates Bruce Lee's nunchuck skills
Five-year-old Ryuji Imai could probably kick all of our butts without even trying that hard This tiny Bruce Lee fan perfectly imitates the nunchaku scene from the 1979 thriller Game of Death. Bonus points go to Ryuji's attention to detail with the yellow and black outfit. Bruce would be proud. Hack controls Grand Theft Auto V's in-game phone with an … [Link]
Mashable » Gender-neutral title 'Mx.' may be added to leading dictionary
The next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary may include a new title for people who don't or may not want to identify as female or male, according to the Sunday Times See also: What do you call someone who doesn't identify as male or female? The gender-neutral alternative under consideration is "Mx.," said Jonathan Dent, assistant editor of the OED. … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Office 2016 Public Preview Released
jones_supa writes: Back in March, Microsoft made Office 2016, the next release of the company's leading office suite, available to IT professionals to test and submit feedback on. At Microsoft's Ignite conference, CEO Satya Nadella announced that the public preview of Office 2016 has now been released as well. Office 2016 comes with a range of new features that build … [Link]
Popular Science » Beards Are Great At Trapping Icky Bacteria
Men with beards know that their facial hair can do more than just keep their faces warm in the winter. Beards can show how manly you are or save crumbs from your lunch. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Webhose.io API Adds Viral Post Search Capabilities
Data-as-a-service (DaaS) platform Webhose.io has updated the Webhose.io API to allow searching for blog and news posts based on their viral performance score. The viral performance score ranges from 0 to 10.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Concerned [Comic]
I’d be concerned too, and this comic is the answer to the problem. [Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post Concerned [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Recruiters Use 'Digital Native' As Code For 'No Old Folks'
bizwriter writes: Companies are trying to get around Equal Employment Opportunity Commission restrictions on age-discriminatory language (like "recent college graduate") by saying that they want "digital natives." So far, no one has complained to the EEOC, but that could change. "Since the 1990s dotcom boom, many employers have openly sought to hire young, tech savvy talent, believing that was necessary … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The human universe: Could we engineer the galaxy?
We may be masters of architecture here on Earth, but with a couple of leaps in technology, we could tinker with the shape of the cosmos – and even its fate (full text available to subscribers) 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Blockspring Turns Google Sheets Into Client For Any API
Blockspring is a library of user-generated coding functions that developers can insert directly into their applications and tools. The approach may be a key enabler in helping API providers scale their products to non-technical use cases, as well as support developers to more easily integrate third-party API functions into their apps.
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Popular Science » Watch NASA's Greased Lightning Tilt-Wing Take Off Like A Summertime Fling [Video]
This is no garage-built hotrod. NASA’s Greased Lightning, a 10-engine tilt-wing airplane, successfully completed a mid-air switcheroo from vertical, helicopter-like takeoff… [Link]
Mashable » Excel as an entrepreneur in our next #BizChats
Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Some of today's biggest success stories — Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs — started their multi-billion dollar businesses with a dollar and a dream. See also: The attitude adjustment that leads to entreprenurial success It's easy to get discouraged if your business doesn't take off immediately. However, it's important … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft flips off Apple and adds a middle finger emoji
Microsoft has made an addition that will please pissed off people everywhere, According to Emojipedia, the Windows 10 update due in mid-2015 will include a middle finger emoji at long last — in all skin tones. See also: Express Yourself With These 17 Emoji Accessories 
The middle finger emoji was approved by Unicode, the computer industry standard responsible for emoji (and thus, … [Link]
Mashable » Grace Lee Whitney, Yeoman Janice Rand on 'Star Trek,' dies at 85
Grace Lee Whitney, who played Yeoman Janice Rand in the original Star Trek TV series and several of the movies, died on Friday at her home in Coarsegold, California. She was 85. The cause of death was reported as natural causes. Whitney is survived by her two sons, Jonathan and Scott Dweck. See also: Leonard Nimoy dies at 83 Whitney's character … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hugh Jackman Lip-Syncing “Bacon Pancakes” From “Adventure Time”
Une vidéo publiée par Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) le 3 Mai 2015 à 3h53 PDT I don’t know exactly why, but Hugh Jackman recently uploaded a video of himself lip-syncing “Bacon Pancakes” From “Adventure Time.” You’re welcome. [Hugh Jackman] The post Hugh Jackman Lip-Syncing “Bacon Pancakes” From “Adventure Time” appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Accessibility In Linux Is Good (But Could Be Much Better)
An anonymous reader sends this report from opensource.com: GNU/Linux distributions provide great advantages over proprietary alternatives for people with disabilities. All the accessibility tools included in Linux are open source, meaning their code is readily available if you want to examine or improve it, and cost nothing. Hardware devices, of course, are still going to cost money. Additionally, accessibility software … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Goldberg, SurveyMonkey CEO, died after exercising on vacation in Mexico
SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg, the longstanding, respected figure among Silicon Valley's elite, died suddenly on Friday evening. Until now, however, details surrounding his death have remained unclear. A source close to the family confirmed to Mashable that Goldberg was on vacation with family and friends at a private resort in Mexico, and died after collapsing while exercising at the gym there. … [Link]
Mashable » Organizers of Mohammed art exhibit, where 2 were shot, paid $10,000 for security
Two men with assault rifles opened fire on a police officer in outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, on Sunday evening. Both men were killed when that officer returned fired, but many questions remain over their intended target — a self-described "free speech" event held at the center See also: 2 men shot and killed at Muhammad Art Exhibit … [Link]
Popular Science » Should You Get A Pap Smear Every Year?
Cervical cancer kills about 4,000 women per year. Although those numbers are lower than they have been in the past, almost all of these deaths are entirely preventable. [Link]
Mashable » HP's new Pavilion desktop PCs crank up the sound with B&O Play
PC sales have slipped considerably over the last few years, but the humble desktop and all-in-one computers are poised to make a comeback this year, thanks in part to Microsoft’s pending release of Windows 10. For the back-to-school season, HP is firing on all cylinders with new all-in-one Pavilion PCs and colorful Pavilion Tower PCs running Windows 8.1. HP also has … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza guy stabbed, still delivers pies
Thirty minutes or less — no matter what. Josh Lewis, a pizza delivery driver for Spinelli's Pizzeria in Louisville, Kentucky, went above and beyond in ensuring his pizzas were delivered after being stabbed and carjacked See also: Domino's tracker lets you follow your pizza from the oven to your door The 25-year-old college student from Detroit was in the process of … [Link]
Mashable » 17 ways Joss Whedon subverts Marvel and the Avengers in 'Age of Ultron'
LOS ANGELES — The hallmark of any Joss Whedon joint, besides his usual lively ensemble banter, is the self-aware winks embedded within: Just when it seems like that superhero team-up will collapse beneath the weight of its own absurdity, Whedon drops a knowing meta-bomb, and everything is back in balance. Instead of inserting a comic-relief character who pricks the balloon, Whedon … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to reduce your debt before buying a home
Whether you're moving into your first home or relocating to your second, there's a good chance you'll need outside financing to obtain it. According to the National Association of Realtors' 2014 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, 88% of recent buyers financed their home purchase For Generation Y buyers, that figure is as high as 97%, according to the report. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OpenStack's Kilo Release Powered by APIs
OpenStack announced the 11th release of its popular IaaS open source project.
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Mashable » Beauty, brawn, and the birth of the 'Global Pony’: Mustang goes abroad
Some things in life are so good, you just have to keep them to yourself It’s why you never shared your best toys as a kid, why some of the best books go unpublished, and why you hide your best ideas from coworkers Sometimes, though, on the rarest of occasions, you realize that the world deserves to take in your piéce … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Scientists Love 'Lord of the Rings'
HughPickens.com writes: Julie Beck writes in The Atlantic that though science and fantasy seem to be polar opposites, a Venn diagram of "scientists" and "Lord of the Rings fans" have a large overlap which could (lovingly!) be labeled "nerds." Several animal species have been named after characters from the books, including wasps, crocodiles, and even a dinosaur named after Sauron, … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake stars as a wacky washed-up lime in tequila ad
We’ve seen Justin Timberlake in wacky getups before on Saturday Night Live, but his new role as a washed-up lime is something you can't unsee. (Nor would you want to.) Just in time for Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday, Timberlake is embarking on a strange yet entertaining journey as Rick "Sour" Vane to promote his Sauza 901 tequila brand See also: … [Link]
Mashable » What do NFL super stars wish they could go back in time to do?
Think about what you would do if you could relive any moment of your life: Would you change something about it? Would you cherish it a little more than you did the first time? Visa payment innovations make it possible to get some of your time back, so you can enjoy the moments that matter most in your life. This … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel is Finally Giving Black Widow a Movie! [SNL Movie Trailer]
Edit: Probably only available in the U.S. Ok, this might not be the movie, but it should come… eventually. In her first standalone film, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) juggles an internship at Fashion Weekly magazine and a complicated relationship with boyfriend Ultron. [SNL] The post Marvel is Finally Giving Black Widow a Movie! [SNL Movie Trailer] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter crowns Princess Charlotte the best-named royal baby
Welcome to the world, Princess Daenerys Targaryen Stormborn. Wait — what? The royal baby is named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana? Sure, that will do as well See also: 15 brands jumping on the royal baby bandwagon Kensington Palace newest addition to the Windsor family is named Charlotte, a nod to grandfather Charles; Elizabeth, after her grandmother; and Diana, after the late Princess … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's CEO makes a passionless video pep talk, and its stock dips in response
“We’re not on our game." That's how Steve Easterbrook, the recently appointed CEO of McDonald's, summed up the fast food giant's recent performance during a presentation on Monday. And for good reason: McDonald's has fallen into a rut. It consistently misses Wall Street earnings estimates and faces mounting competition from newer, swankier burger chains, including Shake Shack, which went public in … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan McHenry, creator of 'Ryan Gosling won't eat his cereal' meme, dies at 27
Ryan McHenry, the creator of the wildly popular "Ryan Gosling won't eat his cereal" meme, has died of cancer. He was 27 years old. McHenry, a Scottish citizen who rose to prominence with the Gosling cereal meme in 2013, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in July of that year. See also: Tastiest Vines of All Time: Ryan Gosling Refusing Cereal McHenry told … [Link]
Mashable » Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson will run for president
Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon turned conservative star, has confirmed that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. See also: The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul has ever said Carson, who has never run for public office, is expected to be the only high-profile African-American to enter the GOP's presidential primary as he tries to parlay his success … [Link]
Slashdot » AI Experts In High Demand
An anonymous reader writes: The field of artificial intelligence is getting hotter by the moment as Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft and other tech companies snap up experts and pour funding into university research. Commercial uses for AI are still limited. Predictive text and Siri, the iPhone's voice-recognition feature, are early manifestations. But AI's potential has exploded as the cost of … [Link]
Popular Science » Smart Luggage May Check Itself In, Follow You Around
Samsung and Samsonite are teaming up to create smart luggage which could not only provide its location but perhaps even check itself in automatically. [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina didn't register this domain, so it's being used to remind you of her HP layoffs
Carly Fiorina is running for president. And while the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard might boast about how her experience as a tech executive can help her run the country, she failed to secure one aspect of her online identity. While CarlyFiorina.com redirects to Fiorina's official campaign website, CarlyforPresident.com, CarlyFiorina.org is another story See also: Campaign 404: TedCruz.com is not ready for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Severe heat costs the Australian economy US$6.2 billion a year
Australians take an average of 4 days off a year due to heat stress – that plus lower productivity on hot days dents economic output by nearly 0.5 per cent 
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Mashable » Make your own Chipotle guacamole and never pay extra again
Any self-respecting millennial is well aware that guacamole costs extra when you order it at Chipotle. But now, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant is sharing the recipe behind its secret sauce. As it turns out, there's nothing fancy about Chipotle's guacamole recipe. See also: Chipotle's Apple Watch app reminds you it's always burrito time Chipotle's special recipe, which the company shared online, … [Link]
Mashable » Man shows off incredible talent for throwing things into other things
Some people are talented musicians, others are great mathematics, but this man has a talent of throwing things into other things Although we haven't been able to think of a valuable use for his talent, the throwing athlete, who goes by Hi Josh, is exceptionally good and offers a diverse portfolio. Not only does he throw from a variety of … [Link]
Mashable » First espresso brewed in space looks pretty good
Now even astronauts in space can get a good cup of espresso. Astronauts on the International Space Station fired up their new espresso machine for the first time this weekend. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti (of the European Space Agency) announced the new microgravity brew in style with a “Star Trek” themed-photo on Twitter Sunday. See also: Finally, the space station will … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook opens Internet.org to developers amid net neutrality uproar
Facebook is opening up its Internet.org platform to developers as a part of a greater initiative to bring connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access to the Internet. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a video message and an official blog post on Monday that the company is opening up its platform to developers who can create and build more … [Link]
Slashdot » Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina Announces Bid For White House
seven of five writes: According to Reuters, "Former Hewlett-Packard Co Chief Executive Carly Fiorina announced on Monday she is running for president, becoming the only woman in the pack of Republican candidates for the White House in 2016. … Fiorina registers near the bottom of polls of the dozen or so Republican hopefuls and has never held public office. But … [Link]
Mashable » What Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran text about before going to bed
Too soon to start calling them Ted Sweeran? Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran show why they're meant to be together in a rhyme-off on the eve of Swift's 1989 world tour. The two playfully try to rhyme each other's names while simultaneously affirming everyone's texting goals. See also: Taylor Swift calls superfan battling terminal cancer Swift posted an Instagram of their … [Link]
Mashable » Hugs, not punches, win the day in Mayweather 'Punch-out' parody
Hugging and running. Those were Floyd Mayweather's winning strategies in his Saturday boxing showdown with Manny Pacquiao, at least according to those critical of the still-undefeated champ's win by unanimous decision. The funny folks at Noober Goober Gaming capture those criticisms in this send-up of the NES classic, Punch-out!! From the over-the-top "terms" players must agree to before the fight starts … [Link]
Popular Science » A Plane That Folds Into a Car
2015 Invention Award Winner Category: Aviation Inventors: Štefan Klein and Juraj Vaculík Company: AeroMobil Invention: AeroMobil Development cost to date: Undisclosed Maturity: 2/5 After Czechoslovakia’s communist regime fell, in 1989, designer Štefan Klein began working on a concept for a flying car. Inspired by his newfound freedom, he aimed to translate that personal liberty to the skies. In 2010, he … [Link]
Slashdot » Actress Grace Lee Whitney, Star Trek's Yeoman Janice Rand, Has Died
SternisheFan writes: Grace Lee Whitney, the actress who played Yeoman Janice Rand on "Star Trek: The Original Series," reportedly died Friday in her home in Coarsegold, California. No cause of death has been reported. She was 85. The versatile actress and vocalist was born Mary Ann Chase in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1930. She was adopted by the Whitney family, … [Link]
Mashable » Get ready to hunt dragons with your friends in Dragon Age: Inquistion
Dragon-hunting is one of Dragon Age: Inquisition's more dangerous activities, but Tuesday's free Dragonslayer add-on lets you take on the death-dealing reptiles with a few friends at your side. The multiplayer expansion adds high dragon battles and the all-new Ferelden Castle map to accommodate them. Inquisition's online multiplayer mode drops up to three players into a five-stage map in which rooms, treasures, and enemy … [Link]
Mashable » 18 weird minor league baseball team names that struck out
Minor league baseball is basically just baseball for people that don’t really like baseball Not to say that the talent isn’t there — after all, these are amateurs who are on the cusp of playing in the biggest baseball league in the world. Many of these players are just one major leaguer hitting a mid-season slump from getting promoted to the … [Link]
Mashable » Stop your guessing, the royal baby officially has a name
LONDON — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced the name for the new royal baby, two days after her birth. Her name is Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, according to Kensington Palace See also: Twitter crowns Princess Charlotte the best-named royal baby The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Launches Internet.org Platform and Opens Up To More Developers
Mark Wilson writes: The aim behind Facebook's Internet.org program is to bring internet access to the wider world. While an undeniably praise-worthy venture, it came in for criticism for going against the principles of net neutrality. Now, the company is launching the Internet.org Platform with a view to countering this criticism. The platform opens up Internet.org to more developers, giving … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Nye explains the science of holograms with emoji
Holograms may not be an invention reserved for galaxies far, far away, after all. Today, science isn't quite as advanced as Princess Leia's holographic projection in Star Wars, but there is one man who can help us all get a little bit closer to understanding holograms: Bill Nye. In the latest installment in GE's #EmojiScience, Nye sheds light on the … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Russ of 'Star Trek: Voyager' incorrectly explains May the Fourth
Tim Russ was not in Star Wars, but he's going to explain it to you anyway. Russ, who played the character Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, collaborated with Upright Citizen's Brigade sketch team Pocketwatch to help explain May the Fourth, also known as Star Wars Day. Russ' expertise is wonderfully peppered with useful facts on the world of "The Star … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu 15.04 Received Well By Linux Community
jones_supa writes: Canonical released Ubuntu 15.04 a couple of weeks ago, and it seems that this release has been a success. The community is mostly reporting a nice experience, which is important since this is the first Ubuntu release that uses systemd instead of upstart. At Slashdot, people have been very nervous about systemd, and last year it was even … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling tells fan why you shouldn't give up, inspires us all
LONDON — She doesn't tweet a lot, but when she does, J.K. Rowling often responds with kind words to her fans On Monday, a fan asked the author what she would say to someone who hasn't found meaning in life and just wants to give up See also: J.K. Rowling responded perfectly to 'Harry Potter' fan who couldn't see Dumbledore as … [Link]
Mashable » Why the U.S. military pushed helicopters overboard in the Vietnam War
Image: Rolls Press/Popperfoto/Getty ImagesIn the final year of the Vietnam War, a series of offensives by the North Vietnamese led to the fall of the South Vietnamese capital Saigon on April 30, 1975.As the North Vietnamese Viet Cong approached Saigon, South Vietnamese citizens and American personnel fled before them, and the U.S. government began a program of mass evacuations. People were helicoptered away, … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Things We're Obsessed With In May
This article was originally published in the May 2015 issue of Popular Science, under the title "Obsessed.”… [Link]
Mashable » Comcast made more money on 'Fifty Shades of Grey' than it lost from its failed merger
Breaking up is expensive to do. Comcast reported on Monday morning another $99 million in costs associated with the TWC deal. That brings the total cost of the failed acquisition to $336 million But don't break out the whips just yet. Or do. Comcast made that back and more thanks to the release of Fifty Shades of Grey, which has grossed … [Link]
Mashable » 10 enchanting cover songs better than the originals
While some cover songs are a total travesty, others actually enhance the original tune Here are 10 song covers — from Whitney to Winehouse — that the covering artist managed to improve even more See also: 10 songs that commercials have totally ruined Disagree with our choices? Got a song to add to the list? Have your say in the comments … [Link]
Slashdot » US Gov't Will Reveal More About Its Secret Cellphone Tracking Devices
An anonymous reader writes: The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a major review of how law enforcement around the country uses cellphone tracking technology, and they will also begin sharing more information about how it works. So-called "Stingray" devices have been in the news a lot recently, as privacy activists try to piece together how they're used. Police and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The unwelcome guest: Why VMs arent the solution for next-gen applications
Data center operating systems are emerging as a first-class category of distributed system software. Hadoop, for example, is evolving from a MapReduce framework into YARN, a generic platform for scale-out applications. To enable a rich ecosystem of diverse applications to … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 biggest health food misconceptions, according to nutritionists
Eating healthy has never been so confusing. Low-fat, sugar-free, all natural — what's the deal? See also: 13 Plane Confessions From the People Running Your Flight Fancy packaging and convincing advertising makes it tricky for hungry customers when it comes to eating well (and who doesn't want to be healthy?). In fact, 64% of customers are influenced by healthy food products, … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Office Raided By Police In China, Accused of Running 'Illegal' Car Business
albert555 writes: Uber's curse keeps on striking after Uber's office in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou was raided by authorities on the 30th of April 2015. Uber is accused of running an 'illegal' transport service, according to the Guangzhou Daily. Uber has been implanted in China since August 2013 and is suspected of not having the proper qualifications to … [Link]
Mashable » 7 unconventional food classes that scream college
Who’s hungry? For some learning, that is. See also: 26 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong Food isn't new to the educational scene, but it goes well beyond culinary school. These days, schools are getting more creative with their use of grub — from physics to hospitality, food is making its way into the academic classroom. Finally, we can eat in … [Link]
Mashable » Russell Brand tells people to vote Labour
Russell Brand has been known for telling people not to vote and repeatedly questioning the value of mainstream politics, but that changed Monday when he endorsed Labour Party leader Ed Miliband in a new video posted to his YouTube channel days ahead of the UK general election. See also: The Game of Thrones guide to UK elections (with the real … [Link]
Popular Science » The J-11D Surprise: China Upgrades Russian Flanker Fighters On Its Own
China flies its latest Flanker heavy fighter, with an ultra-modern radar that puts the J-11 in the major leagues. [Link]
Mashable » UK politician defends carving his election pledges into an 8-foot stone tablet
LONDON — The leader of the UK Labour Party was widely compared to Moses over the weekend after he unveiled an 8-foot stone that had his party's policies carved into it. And despite the memes and mocking, he's standing by his tablet. See also: The Game of Thrones guide to UK elections (with the real Jon Snow) Ed Miliband revealed the … [Link]
Mashable » HP exec Carly Fiorina enters presidential race
Former technology executive Carly Fiorina says she is running for president. The Republican and one-time chief executive at Hewlett-Packard formally launched a 2016 White House bid in a nationally broadcast interview Monday morning. I am running for Presidenthttp://t.co/TiEAlrWpUc — Carly Fiorina (@CarlyFiorina) May 4, 2015 Fiorina says she believes Americans are ready for an outsider after years of political gridlock in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hungry, in pain or content? Adults can't tell what a baby wants
We can tell whether the sounds a baby makes are positive or negative, but we're terrible at identifying their feelings – apart from when it's playtime 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Star Wars Toys, Games, Clothing, and More!
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and in celebration of Star Wars Day, Amazon offers up to 60% off on Star Wars toys, games, clothing, and more! 
[Up to 60% Off Star Wars Toys, Games, Clothing, and More!] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Star Wars Toys, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 4 May 2015
Silicon Valley Primer — a short but interesting precis of what made the Valley great, with stories of the nobility. From a historian. All these new people pouring into what had been an agricultural region meant that it was possible … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Beginning Swift Programming – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Beginning Swift Programming" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-05-05 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Australia among the first to send gifts to the royal baby
LONDON — We don't even know her name yet, but the gifts are already starting to roll in for the new Princess of Cambridge See also: These people are ridiculously excited about the new royal baby The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to the new royal baby on Saturday morning, and the world got their first glimpses of her that evening … [Link]
Slashdot » WikiLeaks' Anonymous Leak Submission System Is Back After Nearly 5 Years
Sparrowvsrevolution writes: On Friday, WikiLeaks announced that it has finally relaunched a beta version of its leak submission system after a 4.5 year hiatus. That file-upload site, which once served as a central tool in WIkiLeaks' leak-collecting mission, runs on the anonymity software Tor to allow uploaders to share documents and tips while protecting their identity from any network eavesdropper, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The human universe: Could we colonise the stars?
If we really are alone in the universe, should we take Earth's life to other planets? Especially as we might already have the means (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » People are not taking News Corp's Buzzfeed-style website seriously
Media heavyweight News Corp has launched a competitor to Buzzfeed and the Internet crowd is having a field day Mumbrella reported Rupert Murdoch's corporation quietly launched the viral video site called the Internet Action Force (IAF) at a News Corp NewFront presentation on Friday in New York. The media kit says its mandate is to produce original videos and curate "buzzworthy … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' Episode 12: Where are you driving to, Don Draper?
In Sunday's episode of Mad Men, titled “Lost Horizon,” women’s issues — including sexism in the workplace — were front and center as Joan and Peggy made the move from SC&P to McCann. Peggy, one of SC&P’s most prodigious talents, is assumed to be a secretary during the transition — and because of that, McCann doesn’t have an office ready for … [Link]
Mashable » 101-year-old man pulled alive from Nepal rubble after one week
An 101-year-old man has been pulled from the rubble of his collapsed home in Kathmandu, one week after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake destroyed the capital of Nepal on April 25. In a miracle survival, Funchu Tamang was discovered buried in the debris in Nuwakot's Kimtang village on Saturday with only an injured ankle and hand, according to AFP. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears gave Uber riders first listen to 'Pretty Girls' duet with Iggy
Before releasing "Pretty Girls" widely on iTunes and YouTube, Britney Spears debuted her Iggy Azalea duet inside custom Uber vehicles for several fans. To help build online buzz for the dance track, Spears told her Facebook and Twitter followers on Sunday afternoon that they can listen to "Pretty Girls" before its midnight release by ordering car service via the Uber … [Link]
Slashdot » Two Gunman Killed Outside "Draw the Prophet" Event In Texas
cosm writes: ABC news reports that two armed gunman were shot and killed outside a "Draw the Prophet" event hosted in Garland Texas. From the article: "The event, sponsored by the American Freedom Defense Initiative, featured cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, and scheduled speakers included Dutch MP Geert Wilders, who has campaigned to have the Quran banned in the Netherlands. … [Link]
Mashable » The Author went rogue on 'Once Upon a Time'
The Author finally set his magical pen to paper on Sunday's Once Upon a Time, but one villain got her happy ending before he started writing: Regina. After some eye-opening flashbacks with her mother, Regina realizes she was the one getting in the way of her own happy ending this whole time. And, she concludes, making the Author write Zelena out … [Link]
Mashable » It's 'Star Wars' day in Australia and Asia, and people are going interstellar crazy
Thanks to the wonders of the International Dateline, Australia and much of Asia get to celebrate Star Wars on "May the 4th Be With You" day for a good few hours before the rest of the world wakes up. And celebrate it they did. With parades, tweets and cosplay, people were nerding out on Monday from Sydney to Seoul. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' goes back to the future
Even though The Good Wife is one episode away from the season finale, "Don't Fail" spends a significant amount of time in the past Following her exit from the firm she built and her failure to secure the State's Attorney's office, Alicia has hit a low. See also: 'The Good Wife' may have said goodbye to a fan-favorite character forever Alicia … [Link]
Mashable » Director reveals costumed cast of 'Suicide Squad'
Director David Ayer surprised film and comic fans on Sunday night when he revealed a picture of the cast of the Suicide Squad in full costume The image was posted to his Twitter account and accompanied by the message, "Task Force X assembled and ready. #SuicideSquad" See also: Jared Leto's Joker in 'Suicide Squad' looks more like a rock band frontman … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » May the 4th Be With You: 6 Great Ways You Can Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day
As many of us geeks and nerds know, May 4th is Star Wars day (as in May the 4th be with you). It is a cool little play on words, and a great way to recognize what was basically the greatest sci fi trilogy ever made. Even better news, with all the new Stars Wars stuff coming to light (new … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: The Life of Every RPG NPC Ever
The Life of Every RPG NPC Ever. A Comic by Julia Lepetit and Andrew Bridgman from Dorkly. 
[Source: Dorkly] The post Dorkly Comic: The Life of Every RPG NPC Ever appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Alchemist’s Letter: A Dark and Beautiful Fairy Tale [Short Film]
When Veridian, an estranged young man, receives his late alchemist father Nicolas’ inheritance, he is exposed to the ill-fated reality that his father built a tumultuous gold making machine powered by his own memories. The film takes us on an enchanted journey through the vessels of the machine where we explore the contents of the alchemist’s most precious memories, all … [Link]
Slashdot » VA Tech Student Arrested For Posting Perceived Threat Via Yik Yak
ememisya writes: I wonder if I posted, "There will be another 12/7 tomorrow, just a warning." around December, would people associate it with Pearl Harbor and I would find myself arrested, or has enough time passed for people to not look at the numbers 12 and 7 and take a knee jerk reaction? A student was arrested for "Harassment by … [Link]
Mashable » The world's biggest Lego Millennium Falcon built using 250,000 bricks
When Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits cinemas later this year, it is going to be a pretty big deal — but the world's largest Lego Millennium Falcon built in Melbourne, Australia over the weekend has to come a close second. As Han Solo once said, "You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon? She's the ship that made the Kessel Run … [Link]
Mashable » Domino's tracker lets you follow your pizza from the oven to your door
Hungry Australians no longer need to worry about when the pizza delivery man will ring the door bell With Domino's new GPS Driver Tracker app, you will know exactly when your BBQ Meatlovers with extra cheese is set to arrive. See also: Why robots may soon replace fast-food employees Inspired by what they call the "uberfication" movement, the pizza chain announced its … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2138: #talkpay
When hashtags attack! If you enJoyed the comic, please take a moment to retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » 'Silicon Valley' shows progress in portrayal of women, minorities not so much
Following last week's addition of misogynistic super-douche Russ Hanneman, Silicon Valley pulled a 180 this episode by introducing Carla Walton, irreverent troublemaker and engineer extraordinaire. From her very first appearance, it's clear that Carla (Alice Wetterlund), Pied Piper's newest hire and first female coder, can go toe-to-toe with the guys. She doesn't hesitate to prank Dinesh and Gilfoyle, calls out perceived … [Link]
Mashable » '4 Lanes' game is a nostalgic spin on Jermaine Dupri's 'Money Ain't a Thang'
If you're slacking on your pimpin', turn it up with Jermaine Dupri's new 4 Lanes iPhone game, which was inspired by the "switching four lanes" lyric from his and Jay Z's 1998 single "Money Ain't a Thang." The game's racing concept is similar to the song's music video The 42-year-old rapper and producer's leap into mobile gaming isn't as strange as … [Link]
Mashable » Australians wear beanies for brain cancer after TV star's emotional speech
Australia's darling of the silver screen, Carrie Bickmore, gave a moving acceptance speech at the Logie Awards, drawing attention to brain cancer. The Project's presenter, who lost her husband to brain cancer in 2010, donned a blue beanie after winning the coveted Gold Logie award — the highest television award in Australia — and called on the public to support … [Link]
Mashable » This is what happens when you underestimate your enemies on 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the latest episode of Game of Thrones. The fourth episode of Game of Thrones' fifth season had one common thread: otherwise intelligent people — including Dany — underestimating the threats surrounding them. And that may have lead to the deaths of Barristan and Grey Worm. Yes, despite how it may look, their fates are not … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla's Household Battery: Costs, Prices, and Tradeoffs
Technologist Ramez Naam (hat tip to Tyler Cowen's "Marginal Revolution" blog) has taken a look at the economics of Tesla's new wall-mounted household battery system, and concludes that it's "almost there," at least for many places in the world — and seems to already make sense in some. From his analysis: For some parts of the US with time-of-use plans, … [Link]
Mashable » 2 men shot and killed at Muhammad Art Exhibit in Texas
Two men have been shot and killed after open firing at a self-described "free speech event" held by political activist Pamela Geller on Sunday The first annual Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest was held in Texas by Geller's organization, the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI). The AFDI is classified a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Centre. The event featured … [Link]
Mashable » Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning statues unveiled in Berlin
Following the brief display of an Edward Snowden statue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn last month, a new Snowden statue has popped up in Berlin But this time, Snowden's statue is accompanied by statues of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. See also: Hologram replaces Edward Snowden statue in Brooklyn park Created by Italian sculptor Davide Dormino, the life-size, bronze statues were … [Link]
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