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.
ProgrammableWeb.com » Comcast Xfinity Home Automation Platform Releases SDK for Greater Customization
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Akana Parnters with IBM to Grow Bluemix Ecosystem
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Mashable » Kylie Jenner confirms that lip injections are a thing she's doing at age 17
Kylie Jenner's suspiciously plump lips are no longer sealed The 17-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and teen icon (repeat: 17-year-old) has confirmed that her signature pout is courtesy of lip fillers, not just puberty and lipliner, as she has previously implied See also: Teens are using shot glasses to mimic Kylie Jenner's lips, and it looks painful Kylie, being … [Link]
Mashable » 'Walk in Shanghai' is a high-definition vision of the city's urban appeal
There's no better way to experience a city than a leisurely tour through the streets where locals outnumber tourists. This mesmerizing video of Shanghai provides a new perspective on the enormous Chinese metropolis, but the creator says it's only the beginning. "‘Walk in Shanghai’ is only an introductory tour of Shanghai's urban streets," said JT Singh, who produced the video. … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Releases Its Files On DEF CON: Not Amused By Spot-the-Fed
v3rgEz writes: Not surprisingly, the FBI has compiled reports on notorious hacker gathering DEF CON, now released thanks to a Freedom of Information Act request. The files detail the lack of amusement at the Spot-the-Fed game, as well as which conference tracks attract the most interest. "In a bit of FOIrony, the file contains a copy of the Spot the … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant creates plates designed to look good on Instagram
Sure, it tastes delicious, but how will it look on Instagram? Israel's Carmel Winery teamed up with Tel Aviv restaurant Catit to offer the customers the most Instagram-able food possible. See also: 14 photos of Heston Blumenthal food porn to make life worthwhile The restaurant says that it's looking "to reconnect with a new generation of consumers –- youngsters who connect … [Link]
Mashable » This dinner plate tells you when you're eating too much
Your next dinner plate could tell you to lay off those mashed potatoes. Philadelphia-based startup Fitly has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for the SmartPlate, a plate that analyzes what you're about to eat See also: The Internet of Things: Everything You Need to Know In 2 Minutes The SmartPlate, which comes with three digital cameras and image recognition tech, identifies … [Link]
Slashdot » Grooveshark Resurrected Out of US Jurisdiction
New submitter khoonirobo writes: Less than a week after music streaming service Grooveshark was shut down, it seems to have been brought back to life by an unknown person "connected to the original grooveshark" according to this BGR report. Seemingly, the plan is to get away with it by registering and hosting it outside of U.S. jurisdiction. From the article: … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Cocos SDKBOX Mobile Gaming Platform Enters Beta
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New Scientist – News » Men (Dis)connected: Philip Zimbardo's lament on the male
Modern man is right to be worried about his position in the world. But if we really want to save guys, we need a deeper analysis than this book provides 
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Mashable » Unboxing the 38mm stainless steel Apple Watch
Thanks to my choice in Apple Watch band, my Apple Watch order wasn’t supposed to arrive until sometime in June But thanks to some serious FOMO and some luck, I managed to place a second Apple Watch order over the weekend (this time with the classic buckle) and it arrived on Tuesday. Watch the obligatory unboxing video — this time … [Link]
Slashdot » MacKeeper May Have To Pay Millions In Class-Action Suit
jfruh writes: If you use a Mac, you probably recognize MacKeeper from the omnipresent popup ads designed to look vaguely like system warnings urging you to download the product and use it to keep your computer safe. Now the Ukranian company behind the software and the ads may have to pay millions in a class action suit that accuses them … [Link]
Mashable » On "Cooking with Mariah Carey," the pop star only makes Frito pie
A new video from Funny Or Die, makes it official: It doesn't matter what Mariah Carey does, it is always fascinating. Even if it involves her making the world's most bizarre Frito pie while explaining the lyrics to her new single "Infinity." See also: 5 ways Vegas welcomed Mariah Carey like royalty for her residency Carey also shares some VERY important … [Link]
Mashable » 'Drawing Sh*t Every Day' is a creative project that doesn't stink
Designer Sarah Lawrence is bringing new meaning to the phrase "drawing shit." Lawrence has created a simple, yet brilliant, creative project for herself. Every day, she literally draws a new version of the word "shit." See also: 'Sh*t People Say to Women Directors' will make you punch a wall The artist uses various typography and design styles to make aesthetically-pleasing variations … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pollen Tsunami' is real and it's awful
You’re tired. Your eyes are watery and itchy. Your head feels like it's stuffed with cotton. And you can't stop sneezing Blame the weather. Blame climate change. Blame your allergies. But most of all, blame the "pollen tsunami" that's making headlines in New York City. Pollen is the yellow and green dust you see all over your car and on basically … [Link]
Mashable » Vine star Cameron Dallas gets roughed up in 'American Odyssey' sneak peek
Peter Facinelli is not happy with Vine star Cameron Dallas in this week's episode of American Odyssey. Dallas, who boasts almost 7.5 million followers on the platform, guest stars in Sunday's episode as the boyfriend of Peter Decker's (Facinelli) young daughter, played by Elena Kampouris In the sneak peek below, exclusive to Mashable, we see Peter butting heads with Dallas' character, … [Link]
Popular Science » New GPS Means Hyper Accurate Virtual Reality
As anyone who has ever missed a freeway exit while relying on navigation software can tell you, even at its best GPS is something of a guess. With a margin of error of… [Link]
Mashable » Now THIS is how you cover a Taylor Swift song
Vance Joy has transformed Taylor Swift's "I Know Places" into an acoustic gem, ahead of opening for the "Shake It Off" singer on her "1989 World Tour" later this month See also: See Taylor Swift's setlist and first photos from her '1989 World Tour' Swift heard the cover and gave high praise to her soon-to-be tour mate: There have been … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Inside Secret Wars: A Look at the “Warzones!” Books
Marvel has a LOT in line to drop on us in next five years, movie-wise. So now might be a great time to catch up on some of the story lines Marvel may be running with. The Secret Wars “Warzone” books are a great place to jump in, but where? There are so many to choose from? So much canon … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Outlines Plans For Zen-Based Processors, First Due In 2016
crookedvulture writes: AMD laid out its plans for processors based on its all-new Zen microarchitecture today, promising 40% higher performance-per-clock from from the x86 CPU core. Zen will use simultaneous multithreading to execute two threads per core, and it will be built using "3D" FinFETs. The first chips are due to hit high-end desktops and servers next year. In 2017, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Achievers Ghana Teaches Girls to Code Their Way to Education
A room above a mosque in the Ghanaian capital of Accra has become an unlikely classroom for some unlikely students. The room has been turned into a classroom for young girls to learn how to code, writes Thomas Page for CNN.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Terrible ‘Mortal Kombat’ Clones Time Forgot
We may all be in the midst of Mortal Kombat X fever (the game is damn fun!), but amid such madness it may be easy to forget how many crappy Mortal Kombat clones came out since the first game dropped. We may have forgotten about most of them because of how bad they were, but that doesn’t mean they never … [Link]
Mashable » The most bangable fast food mascots
McDonald’s introduced a new, sexy Hamburglar on Wednesday who will steal your heart and your lunch. He's also a dad now. The bearded, burger-snatching DILF has a questionable fashion sense, but there's something hot about a masked man willing to risk his freedom for a $1 Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger. 
Image: McDonald'sSee also: 16 people who are hot for McDonald's new … [Link]
Mashable » Kermit and Miss Piggy share 20 Muppets facts
Apparently the Muppets have enough secrets to make the illuminati jealous. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy teamed up with Mental Floss to drop some knowledge for fans who might be a little foggy on their Muppets trivia. It's not easy bein' filled with facts. 'Walk in Shanghai' is a high-definition vision of the city's urban appeal Pointed 'Key & … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: WordPress, Plivo, Katana, Twilio, Vimeo
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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Popular Science » Comcast Will Offer Ultra High-Def 4K Video This Fall
Comcast is becoming the first cable company to jump in the ultra high-definition TV pool, launching a 4K-compatible set-top box this fall. [Link]
Slashdot » Volunteer Bob Paulin Turns Kids on to Tech with Devoxx4Kids (Video)
You can call Bob Paulin 'Coach' and he'll probably respond, because he's been coaching youth football since 2005. Now he's also coaching what you might call 'youth science and technology' as the Chicagoland organizer of Devoxx4Kids.org. A motto on the group's website says, 'Game programming, robotics, engineering for kids in a fun way!' And that's what the group is all … [Link]
Mashable » Pointed 'Key & Peele' sketch slams police brutality
This might be Key and Peele's most political sketch yet In "Negrotown," main characters Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key imagine a utopia for black people where "you can walk the street without getting stopped, harassed or beat." It starts off with Key getting arrested for no reason by a police officer who slams his head on a car door, thus … [Link]
Mashable » Join Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon for an 'Odd Couple' Google Hangout
You may want to skip the late-night cello playing Wednesday evening because you'll want to be well-rested for Thursday night, when Mashable is joined by The Odd Couple stars Thomas Lennon and Matthew Perry for a Twitter chat and Google Hangout The fun kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m PT when the duo will live-tweet the first of two new … [Link]
Mashable » 4 times it's perfectly OK to demand, 'Would you ask a man that?'
Hold up. Are you going to quiz a woman about her work, life or ambitions? Before you start popping those questions, here is something to consider: Would you ask a man the same questions? See also: Are you guilty of these 12 microaggressions? The catchphrase is a simple reminder that women, particularly those in the spotlight, are often asked the same … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla brags about setting a new record for cars sold
Tesla FTW. The electric car company manufactured 11,160 of its luxury vehicles for the quarter, about 1,000 a week, and sold 10,045 Model S cars to customers, setting another new record for the young company. "We also significantly improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced per unit vehicle costs while achieving a higher average weekly production rate during Q1," Tesla CEO Elon Musk … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Wants Your DNA
Earlier this year, Apple’s ResearchKit apps brought scientific studies to people’s fingertips. Though the apps aren't yet foolproof, they allow eligible iPhone users to… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Guy Has a Magical Like and Unnatural Talent [Video]
Behold the man that likes to throw things into other things. [hijosh] The post This Guy Has a Magical Like and Unnatural Talent [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 7 questions you should ask a startup CEO during a job interview
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. When you are interviewing for a job at a startup, the final round will often involve a one-on-one with the CEO As companies grow, this may be a right of passage reserved exclusively for executive hires, … [Link]
Mashable » Strengthening Typhoon Noul heads for Philippines, with possible stronger storm to follow
Typhoon Noul is intensifying in the Western Pacific Ocean, and appears to be headed for a collision with the northern Philippine island of Luzon this weekend as a compact but intense storm The Joint Typhoon Warning Center, operated by the U.S. Navy and Air Force, has shifted the storm's projected forecast track to potentially make landfall in Luzon, before recurving to … [Link]
Mashable » Here we go again: Zynga to cut 18% of its workforce
It’s game over for nearly a fifth of Zynga's staff. The beleaguered games company announced late Wednesday that it is laying off 18% of its staff, or 364 employees in total, in an effort to cut costs by $100 million annually. That percentage seems to be a favorite for the long-suffering company: Zynga also cut 18% of its staff two years … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu May Beat Windows 10 To Phone-PC Convergence After All
An anonymous reader writes with news that Mark Shuttleworth plans to have a Ubuntu smartphone that can be used as a PC out sometime this year. "Despite the recent announcement that Windows 10 phones will be able to be used as PCs when connected to an external monitor, Ubuntu—the first operating system to toy with the idea—hasn't conceded the smartphone-PC … [Link]
Mashable » How to cook a vegan Wendy's Baconator (sorry in advance)
Herbivores, the veggie burger is quickly becoming a fast food staple. American fast food chain Wendy's is testing a veggie burger in two of its Columbus, Ohio restaurants, thanks to a Change.org petition. The new meat-free (and square-shaped!) option is a black bean patty served on a multigrain bun with pepperjack cheese, asiago ranch sauce, tomato, red onion and spring mix … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbeat-detecting NASA invention saved four Nepal earthquake survivors
NASA technology sensed the heartbeats of four people trapped in rubble days after a huge 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, saving the lives of the four men The new prototype technology — called FINDER (short for Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response) — uses microwave-radar technology to find people trapped under debris by sensing and locating their heartbeats. … [Link]
Mashable » Edward Snowden sculpture freed from NYPD custody
A bust of Edward Snowden that was illegally installed in a New York City park, confiscated by the NYPD, and momentarily replaced with a hologram has been given back to the artists, after a lawyer and a leading art gallery intervened on its behalf. "We have it back," the artists confirmed to Mashable. "The statue is free." See also: Hologram replaces … [Link]
Mashable » The team behind Project Ara has a new wearable that will 'blow your socks off'
In what may be the best session description in the history of developer conferences, Google revealed the same team behind its modular smartphones and 3D-sensing tablets has a new type of device planned for this year's I/O: a wearable. Google's mysterious ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) group will show off a new wearable that will "blow your socks off," a session … [Link]
Mashable » The man who built Apple's Genius Bars will sell you gadgets and send an expert to explain them to you
Ron Johnson knows what you think of him. Johnson knows that in a period of less than two years, he went from being The Guy Who Built the Apple Store to being The Guy Who Almost Destroyed JC Penney. Of course he knows all that. But Ron Johnson has a secret: he just doesn't care "I learned a long time ago … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “Game of Thrones” Dead Character Song Medley [Music Video]
Check out this fun song medley where several key dead characters from Game of Thrones posthumously express their woes to personalized versions of hit songs like Taylor Swift’s Blank Space, Bastille’s Pompeii, and more! [The Warp Zone] The post The “Game of Thrones” Dead Character Song Medley [Music Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » US army calls for ideas on invisible uniforms for soldiers
The US army has said it wants invisibility cloaks for its soldiers within 18 months. How realistic is that? 
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Popular Science » The First Self-Driving Truck Takes To The Streets Of Nevada
Last night at the Hoover Dam, the first licensed self-driving truck was unveiled to the world, begging the question: are there Autobots among us? Not quite, though the … [Link]
Mashable » 16 people who are hot for McDonald's new Hamburglar
McDonald’s brought back its iconic Hamburglar mascot on Wednesday, and much to Twitter's delight, he's actually pretty smokin'. The beefed up new Hamburglar has folks fanning themselves over his slick new trench coat, his perfect length stubble and his newfound identity as a hot suburban dad. See also: A struggling McDonald's introduces delivery in New York City My, how times have … [Link]
Slashdot » 17-Year-Old Radio Astronomy Mystery Traced Back To Kitchen Microwave
New submitter Bo'Bob'O writes: The BBC reports that the scientists at the Parkes and Bleien Radio Observatories in New South Whales, Australia, have tracked down earth-based signals that had been eluding observation for 17 years. These signals, which came to be called Perytons "occurred only during office hours and predominantly on weekdays." The source, as it turned out, was located … [Link]
Mashable » The insane Texas conspiracy theory that even has Chuck Norris freaked out
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including conspiracy theories One such theory has gained steam online; it says the U.S. military is about to invade the state. The rumors began in March and center around a planned military training operation set to take place in Texas over the summer, dubbed Operation Jade Helm 15. See also: Chuck Norris vs. an average 75-year-old … [Link]
Geek Culture » Apple Watch: Problems with Digital Touch probably due to iMessage settings
We've noticed some Apple Watch users are having issues with Digital Touch. Digital Touch refers to the sketches, tappings, and heartbeat patterns that Apple Watch users can send to each other. Many users are finding the communication is only one-way, that one partner may create and send a Digital Touch, but the other never receives it, or any indication that … [Link]
Mashable » London pizzeria gives tasty tribute to royal baby
A royal baby deserves a slice fit for a princess. Zizzi restaurant in London shared a photo of an elaborate pizza portrait of proud parents Prince William and Kate Middleton with their second child, Princess Charlotte, on Facebook and Instagram. The pizza was made for Heat magazine in London, according to Zizzi's Instagram account. See also: Twitter crowns Princess Charlotte the … [Link]
Slashdot » Woman Alerts Police of Hostage Situation Through Pizza Hut App
mpicpp writes with this story about how a Pizza Hut app may have saved a woman's life. "A Florida mother held hostage by her boyfriend used the Pizza Hut app to notify police she needed help, authorities said. Cheryl Treadway, 25, was allegedly being held at knife point in her home by Ethan Nickerson, 26, in Avon Park on Monday, … [Link]
Popular Science » Video: Successful Test For SpaceX Crew Capsule Emergency Abort
This morning, SpaceX did a test run of its Crew Dragon capsule’s abort system. It’s a significant protocol the company would use if the module were ever in trouble on the… [Link]
Mashable » Reese Witherspoon wants to turn you into a southern belle
Sometimes being a celebrity just isn't enough. Just ask actress Reese Witherspoon, small-town fashion hero…it seems. Her new life goal: Dressing women everywhere like southern belles. See also: 'Humans of New York' photographer captures intimate Met Gala moments On Tuesday, the 39-year old actress launched, Draper James, a Southern-inspired sportswear and lifestyle label that includes accessories, home and gifting, jewelry and … [Link]
Mashable » Students help high school teacher pull off a sugary sweet proposal
There are countless ways to pop the big question, but nothing more is adorable for a teacher couple than incorporating their students. High school teacher Jonathan Holt from Chalmette High School in Chalmette, Louisiana enlisted the help of students to help propose to his girlfriend, Iris, who teaches at the same school. With the help of the school principal, Holt … [Link]
Mashable » The Force goes retro in 16-bit 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer
This 16-bit version of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is 12 parsecs of awesome. We can hardly wait for the new Star Wars movie, but to take your excitement to the next level, Noober Goober Gaming created a shot-for-shot 16-bit version of the second movie trailer — and it's some good Sith. (Get it? Reshuffle those letters.) Students … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Was Linux the Kernel That Succeeded?
jones_supa writes: One of the most puzzling questions about the history of free and open source software is this: Why did Linux succeed so spectacularly, whereas similar attempts to build a free or open source, Unix-like operating system kernel met with considerably less success? Christopher Tozzi has rounded up some theories, focusing specifically on kernels, not complete operating systems. These … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter bot will tweet your salary to help you fight the pay gap
People keep their salaries a secret for a variety of reasons. For real change to happen, some say, a real discussion has to begin. According to a 2015 report published by the National Partnership for Families & Women, full-time working women make 78 cents for every dollar a man makes on average in the United States, and the gap becomes even … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Chain Chomp Cat Bed [Pics]
Catastrophic Creations, a shop that crafts “unconventional” cat furniture, created a cat bed shaped by Chain Chomp, one of the enemies featured in the Super Mario Bros. series. Unfortunately, only two of those were created, and both have already been sold. 
This was originally going to be a litter box. I still think pictures of the cats kicking and then … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The next plague: How many mutations are we away from disaster?
Dangerous viruses lurk all around us. Discover whether one could turn into an unstoppable killer that could wipe out half the human race (full text available to subscribers) 
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Popular Science » Average Level Of Carbon Dioxide In The Atmosphere Hits Record High
The global average of carbon dioxide in the air just reached a new high of 400 parts per million (ppm), which is a new low for us humans. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a… [Link]
Mashable » Police tortured people in Chicago. Now the city will pay $5.5 million in reparations
Between 1972 and 1991, a group of violent Chicago police officers led by Cmdr. Jon Burge tortured dozens of people, often extracting false criminal confessions from suspects that led to conviction Now the city wants to pay those victims, publicly acknowledge the police officers' violence, and build a memorial to honor those who were tortured See also: The woman who just … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction's online feud with Zayn is causing some emotional freakouts
Zayn Malik's decision to leave One Direction was distressing enough, but now, the singer and his former bandmates are publicly feuding online. And heartbroken fans are helplessly watching the drama unfold. See also: The Internet is flooded with crying teens because Zayn left One Direction Malik, who already has a solo song, replied to what appears to be a subtweet directed … [Link]
Popular Science » Heartbeat Radar Saves 4 Men Trapped Under Rubble In Nepal
Nepal is still reeling from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu on April 25. The quake has flattened three quarters of the city’s buildings and killed… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » MotaWord Announces New Translation API
Cloud-based, collaborative human translation platform MotaWord has announced the launch of its new Translation API. The API provides access to the translation platform’s functionality, allowing users access to MotaWord’s high-quality, high-speed translations for more than 70 languages.
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Mashable » 5 Oculus Rift questions we need answered before its release
Could virtual reality be in every tech-friendly home by the end of next year? Late 2015/early 2016 is shaping up to be ground zero for the arrival of consumer-ready VR. The HTC Vive, a collaboration with Steam gatekeeper Valve Software, and Microsoft's HoloLens (it's more AR than VR, but whatever) are both expected to surface this fall. Sony's Project Morpheus is a "first … [Link]
Mashable » Scuba diver stumbles upon skeletons chilling underwater
A lone scuba diver at Cienaga Springs in Colorado had quite the scare when he swam upon what he thought were skeletal human remains at the bottom of the river. After phoning the La Paz County Sheriff's Office and the Buckskin Fire Department, a diver was sent down with a camera to survey the scene. "When firefighter Foerstner located the … [Link]
Mashable » Hide your lunch: McDonald's brings back the Hamburglar
Bid farewell to the Hamburglar of your youth. Gone are his rounded cheeks and single tooth, replaced with…uh…this guy: 
Image: Courtesy of McDonald'sSee also: A struggling McDonald's introduces delivery in New York City McDonald's is bringing the Hamburglar back to network television for the first time since 2002, and clearly he's spent the past 13 years slimming down at the gym … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Will Award You $5,000 For Your Finest Mars City Idea
coondoggie writes: NASA this week said it would look to the public for cool ideas on how to build a sustainable environment on Mars with the best plan earning as much as $5,000. With the Journey to Mars Challenge, NASA wants applicants to describe one or more Mars surface systems or capabilities and operations that are needed to set up … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you wanted to know about the British election, but were afraid to ask
What is Britain voting for on May 7? Britain is voting for a new parliament, and, by extension, a new government. The election will decide the composition of the House of Commons, and ultimately, who will be prime minister. At the same time, there will be elections for local tiers of government in certain parts of the country. Who could be … [Link]
Popular Science » Smartphone System Rapidly Detects Eye Parasites
In Central Africa, many diseases are caused by parasites that infect people through insect bites or contaminated food or water. Once doctors know that a patient has a… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Chewie, We’re Home! [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » Human bat uses echoes and sounds to see the world
Born blind, Brian Borowski taught himself to echolocate using tongue and finger clicks – scientists are now studying his supersense for insights into the brain 
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Mashable » First self-driving semi-truck in U.S. hits the road — on the Hoover Dam
Autonomous semi-truck driving officially arrived in Nevada on Tuesday night, and it did so in spectacular fashion: Atop the curved concrete edge of Hoover Dam. German automaker Daimler chose the world-famous location to introduce its Freightliner Inspiration Truck, the world's first licensed autonomous truck Nevada is already ahead of the curve when it comes to self-driving cars, handing out autonomous … [Link]
Mashable » Ford unites cultural experts from Hard Rock, Zagat, ESPN and Mashable to launch ‘ICON50’ Tour
Adventure is the lifeblood of the American experience. Testing limits, striking out into the unknown, pursuing greatness at all costs: These are the tenets that have shaped — and will continue to shape — our lives for generations. They’re also the tenets that drove the Ford Motor Company to do the unthinkable in 1964 The first Ford Mustang broke all the … [Link]
Mashable » How to talk about hobbies in a job interview
This question originally appeared on Quora.How do I answer if an interviewer asks me what my hobby is?Answer below by Quora user Soumadeep Mazumdar. When an interviewer asks you what your hobby is, first and foremost, don't lie; they will recognize this. Secondly, your hobby should actually be a hobby. What is an actual hobby, you ask? Well, "watching movies" is … [Link]
Mashable » Owl poops on other owl, then sprints away like the garbage friend he is
It is universally uncool to poop on your friends. This rule applies across the animal kingdom — it is true for humans, mammals and even owls. Which makes the owl in this video, by standards of the known universe, a real a-hole. The 15-second clip features two owls hanging out. Then, out of nowhere, one of the birds stands up, … [Link]
Mashable » Ava DuVernay on being a rebel, distributing diverse films and her new Barbie
Ava DuVernay is rebelling against mainstream film distribution. The Selma director, who recently had a Barbie made in her likeness, is pushing film lovers to support her organization, the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement, or AFFRM for short. The collective, which is financed out of DuVernay's pocket and supplemented with donations, supports diverse filmmakers who need distribution DuVernay founded AFFRM in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pop history's pivotal moments: Has big data settled the debate?
Mining pop's digitised "fossil record" to identify key revolutions since 1960 is laudable but there are plenty of missing links, says John Covach 
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Mashable » Kristen Schaal relives '90s heartbreak in Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' remake
Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn" is the perfect '90s song to wail into your mirror watching your own devastating facial contortions, so Kristen Schaal's making a shot-for-shot (kind of) recreation of the video is a perfect use of her flair for the dramatic. The video is a project of JASH, a comedy collective started by Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Reggie Watts, Tim … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Plans For Your DNA
An anonymous reader writes: MIT's Technology Review breaks news that Apple is working with scientists to create apps that collect and evaluate users' DNA. "The apps are based on ResearchKit, a software platform Apple introduced in March that helps hospitals or scientists run medical studies on iPhones by collecting data from the devices' sensors or through surveys." A source says … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady likely 'generally aware' of deflated footballs, report finds
New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady was "generally aware" that his locker room staff deflated footballs after they were examined by a referee during the January 18 AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts, a league-sanctioned investigation into the incident — dubbed "DeflateGate" — has found. "We have concluded that it is more probable than not that Jim McNally (the … [Link]
Mashable » 7 clever spending tips to help you shop smarter
There’s more to saving money than buying less or resorting to zany tricks like potty training your cat so it doesn't have to use an expensive litter box or making your own laundry soap (though we do admit that both are pretty darn clever) In actuality, you can probably save hundreds of dollars every year by spending smarter, i.e. knowing when … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WordPress Theme Customization API Usage Now Required
The WordPress theme review team, the group that reviews and approves themes included in WordPress' theme directory, recently announced that the Theme Customization API will soon be a requirement for custom theme settings.
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Mashable » Controversy over Charlie Hebdo's PEN award comes to a head at gala
“Being shocked is a part of democratic debate. Being shot is not." So said Gérard Biard, Editor-in-Chief of Charlie Hebdo at Monday night's PEN Literary Gala in New York City. See also: Cartoonists crowdfund special book as tribute to Charlie Hebdo victims Hosted by the PEN American Center at the Museum of Natural History, the PEN Literary Gala is an annual … [Link]
Popular Science » Oculus Rift Will Make VR A Reality In 2016
The long-in-development Oculus Rift finally has a ship date in the first quarter of 2016, although price and further details are still under wraps. [Link]
Mashable » Alberta, the heart of Canadian Conservatives and oil industry, elects leftist party
Alberta is sometimes referred to as the Texas of the north. It's politics have been unabashedly conservative, and like Texas, it's a major center of energy production. But the Alberta oil boom, which was already under mounting pressure from cratering global oil prices, is now at risk of becoming a bust after historic elections on Tuesday ushered into power the province's … [Link]
Mashable » Former Olympian uses javelin to pull out his daughter's tooth
Pulling out a baby tooth as a kid can be a scary experience, but you really just have to go for it Luckily Bryan Clay, an Olympic gold medalist, has the perfect tooth-pulling tool — a javelin. See also: Toddler's uncontrollable laughter will lift anyone's mood What you use javelins for once you're retiredpic.twitter.com/gVwqK75bVa — Bryan Clay (@bryanclay) May 6, 2015 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Oculus Rift Is Really Coming
The Oculus Rift has finally got a confirmed consumer release date — but it’ll be next year before you can play it. It follows a couple of years of demos and prototypes. Oculus says the virtual reality device will be available for pre-orders later this year and then ship to consumers in 2016. There’s still no detail on pricing. The … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Australian filmmakers who have bent the rules
Australian filmmakers have an exceptional history of both shaping and bending the rules. From the Australian New Wave cinema movement in the 1970s — in which directors solicited funding for feature film projects, leading to the reinvigoration of the industry and worldwide recognition of Australian cinema — to the grassroots efforts of a couple of mates who run the Chippo film … [Link]
Mashable » How to help your budding small business bloom
Mashable’s most recent #BizChats Twitter chat, sponsored by Moo, highlighted ways people can work toward becoming a successful entrepreneur. See also: 7 Tips for Surviving The Leap From Employee to Entrepreneur A handful of entrepreneurs shared tips on the most effective ways to boost a small business; including: Carol Roth, entrepreneur, CNBC contributor and bestselling author of The Entrepreneur Equation; Ebong … [Link]
Popular Science » Q&A With A Roller Coaster Designer
Structural engineer Alan Schilke specialized in designing supports for buildings and stadiums. Then one day, a roller coaster company asked him to create columns to brace its rides. When Schilke corrected the G-force calculations the company had been using for years, it hired him full time. Now, Schilke designs coasters for Ride Centerline LLC, drawing ideas from a lifetime spent … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Officially-Licensed Star Wars Dagobah Shower Curtain
From Thinkgeek: Turn your home’s bath into Yoda’s home planet with our Star Wars Dagobah Shower Curtain. With this 72″ square scene featuring a sinking X-Wing and some bogwings looking on, you’ll feel just like you’re in a slimy mudhole far, far away. Only in a good way. The gnarled trees of the swamp will remind you that a Jedi’s … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Microbes found at bottom of ocean are our long-lost relatives
A new group of archaea are the closest relatives to complex cellular life ever found and suggest our microbial ancestors were more complex than we thought 
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New Scientist – News » No empathy? Fake it with an app that perfects your online self
Soon you'll have the tools to hone your online communication skills and figure out how to make the perfect first impression when you meet someone in the flesh 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Signals from Strata + Hadoop World 2015 in London
People from across the data world are coming together this week for Strata + Hadoop World 2015 in London. Below we’ve assembled notable keynotes, interviews, and insights from the event. Shazam already knows the next big hit “With relative accuracy, … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Forced Out of Kansas
mpicpp sends news that Uber has been forced to leave Kansas. The company says a bill pushed through the state legislature (SB117) makes it impossible for the company to operate there. The bill had been vetoed by Kansas governor Sam Brownback, but lawmakers secured enough votes to override it. "The measure requires drivers for ride-hailing companies to undergo background checks … [Link]
Mashable » Video shows vicious chair attack on gay couple at NYC barbecue joint
An Instagram video captured the shocking moment a man viciously clobbered two gay men over their heads with a chair at a New York City barbecue restaurant Tuesday night Police tell Mashable they are investigating the attack, which friends are calling a "hate crime." See also: 14 Instagram Photojournalists Who Will Open Your Eyes to the World The incident was sparked … [Link]
Mashable » Violent anti-government protests grip Macedonia's capital
Violent protests gripped the Macedonian capital of Skopje on Tuesday over alleged government attempts to cover up the 2011 death of 22-year-old Martin Neskoski, who was beaten by police during post-election celebrations. At least 1,000 people took to the streets of Skopje, demanding justice for Nekoski on Tuesday night. Protests turned violent hours after Macedonia's opposition leader Zoran Zaev accused Prime … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Guild Wars 2 API Drops OAuth2 Support
ArenaNet has announced in the Guild Wars 2 API development forum that the Guild Wars 2 API will no longer support OAuth2 and that an API key system is taking its place.
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Mashable » 'Humans of New York' photographer captures intimate Met Gala moments
Finding moments of truth at a celebrity event can be like finding a needle in a haystack — but that's exactly what Brandon Stanton did Stanton, the photographer behind the popular blog "Humans of New York," took his talents for capturing down-to-earth and personal moments to the 2015 Met Gala. Amidst the sea of celebrities and their hangers-on, Stanton's photos (along … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe Vows To Get Rid of Geo-Blocking
AmiMoJo writes: The European Commission has adopted a new set of initiatives for digital technologies that aims to improve access to online services for everyday users. Among other things, Europe vows to end geo-blocking, which it describes as "a discriminatory practice used for commercial reasons," and lift other unwarranted copyright restrictions. Consumers will have the right to access content they … [Link]
Mashable » The Sun unleashed a huge solar flare Tuesday, but everything's okay
The Sun unleashed a large solar flare Tuesday, that, had it been directed at Earth, could have caused major problems by spawning a powerful geomagnetic storm. The solar eruption — which measured in at a whopping X2.7-Class flare — is the most powerful kind of solar storm on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center's SWPC scale … [Link]
Popular Science » In Toronto this Weekend? Be sure to check out TCAF
On May 9, the 2015 Toronto Comic Arts Festival kicks off, bringing together the best names in comics for a weekend of fun, games, and your favorite prehistoric odd couple. [Link]
Mashable » Illustrator hand-drawing famous logos is the ultimate chill
Watching this guy sketch logos is the most zen thing you'll experience today. Seb Lester is wizard with a stylus. The London-based designer and typographic illustrator has garnered a sizable Instagram following by posting videos and pictures of his drawings and typeface illustrations. Watch on repeat for maximum chillaxing. This man playing Metallica backwards is a modern day guitar hero … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Torchwood’ Will Return…….As A Series of Audio Plays
There were many people left saddened by the cancellation of the Doctor Who spinoff, Torchwood. It was a show awash in mystery and many of those mysteries did not get the time to work themselves out proper. Good news for fans of that series, as it is coming back, but not the Torchwood you remember. i09 has more: The six-part … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit to launch original video, including an AMA series — but no cats, yet
In the never-ending search for Internet virality, Reddit has long been known as the best place to see the day's top cat GIFs or viral videos. Now the site has hired a team to make original videos of its own — cats not yet included The news site, known as the "front page of the internet," has hired two video producers … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is reportedly teaming up with scientists to study your DNA
Apple could have a hand in helping researchers learn more about your DNA. The company is reportedly planning to work with scientists to collect DNA for genetic research, as a part of its ResearchKit platform. See also: At almost $83 million, Apple's Angela Ahrendts was the highest paid woman in the U.S. in 2014 As outlined in MIT Technology Review's report, … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Thomas Edison's 'talking dolls' and know the voice of the devil
In the late 19th century, inventor Thomas Edison harnessed the power of the underworld and redirected it into the bodies of thousands of tiny "Talking Dolls." Capitalizing on the wild success of his phonograph, Edison and two business partners founded the Edison Phonograph Toy Manufacturing Company in 1887. Their biggest idea: a doll embedded with a miniature version of the phonograph … [Link]
Slashdot » Two Programmers Expose Dysfunction and Abuse In the Seattle Police Department
reifman writes: Programmers Eric Rachner and Phil Mocek are now the closest thing Seattle has to a civilian police-oversight board. Through shrewd use of Washington's Public Records Act, the two have acquired hundreds of reports, videos, and 911 calls related to the Seattle Police Department's internal investigations of officer misconduct. Among some of Rachner and Mocek's findings: a total of … [Link]
Mashable » Injustice: A shocking elimination just happened on 'The Voice'
It’s hurtful to have to utter the following words, but Kimberly Nichole was eliminated from The Voice last night. We're not quite sure how this bummer of an outcome occurred, but we're definitely not the only disappointed ones out there As we stated in our recap of the performance episode of this week, Kimberly Nichole sang her two songs incredibly well. … [Link]
Mashable » Who wore it better: Rihanna or a Pomeranian?
Rihanna’s jaw-dropping Guo Pei gown was the clear winner of the 2015 Met Gala It inspired plenty of memes, but more importantly, it inspired one very glamorous Pomeranian strut in its own mammoth yellow dress. See also: Met Gala 2015: There is no excuse for red carpet racism A video posted by Cailli & Sam Beckerman (@beckermanblog) on May 5, 2015 … [Link]
Mashable » Woman uses Pizza Hut order to save family from hostage situation
Pizza — and one woman's quick thinking — saves lives, people A dangerous hostage situation was thwarted after a Florida woman delivered a plea for help in the delivery instructions section of her online pizza order See also: A pizza guy was stabbed and carjacked, but still managed to deliver his pies Cheryl Treadway was being held hostage with her three … [Link]
Mashable » March 2015 made climate history, and not in a good way
For the first time on record in human history, the monthly global average concentration of carbon dioxide — the most important global warming pollutant that takes centuries to be removed from the atmosphere — surpassed 400 parts per million in March of this year, according to government data The world first briefly bumped up against the 400 parts per million barrier … [Link]
Mashable » Baltimore mayor wants body cameras on police by 2016, requests federal civil rights investigation
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says she wants body cameras on the city's police officers by the end of this year. The announcement was just one in a series of planned measures to reform Baltimore's police department in the wake of the death of a black man who was injured while in police custody. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Rawlings-Blake … [Link]
Mashable » Sandwich face selfies have become the latest UK election weapon
LONDON — With less than a day to go until the elections, most of the papers have come out in support of one party or another. See also: Here's how UK newspapers think people should vote in the election The Sun, seemingly bereft of fresh ideas since May 2014, took an old photo of Ed Miliband eating a sandwich, which has … [Link]
Mashable » Creative nonprofit builds costumes for children in wheelchairs
In 2014, parents Ryan and Lama Weimer successfully funded a Kickstarter campaign to build a huge, professional-grade Halloween costume to fit around their son Keaton's wheelchair Eight months later, the Oregon couple is doing the same thing for other children with wheelchairs of their own. See also: 'Be grateful': What parents wish they had known before pregnancy Their non-profit organization Magic … [Link]
Mashable » Oculus Rift will be amazing but not cheap, co-founder says
The Oculus Rift is coming in early 2016, but if you want it, you should expect to pay. Oculus VR co-founder Nate Mitchell was fairly tight-lipped about the final retail price of the highly anticipated virtual-reality headset when he spoke to reporter Josh Constine at TechCrunch Disrupt on Wednesday, but he dropped a few hints and clarified what users would need … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus Rift Launching In Q1 2016
An anonymous reader writes: Oculus has announced that their Rift virtual reality headset will be coming out sometime in the first quarter of 2016. They've also posted a couple images of the final consumer headset design. The device was Kickstarted in August, 2012. Consumer-level release dates have slowly slipped further and further out since then, though they've shipped two different … [Link]
Popular Science » 5 Of The Most Horrifying Mouths In Nature
Today, researchers published a study in the journal Palaeontology that they had discovered the structure of the microscopic teeth of an animal that lived 500 million years… [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Gets Antitrust Scrutiny Over Music Deals
An anonymous reader writes: Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing Apple after its acquisition of Beats Electronics, and its various deals with record labels to sell music through the iTunes store. As part of the acquisition, Apple now owns the music streaming service created by Beats, and they're planning to release a new version sometime soon. … [Link]
Popular Science » An Artificial Reef For Any Seafloor
2015 Invention Award Winner Category: Environment Inventor: Alex Goad Company: Reef Design Lab Invention: Modular Artificial Reef Structure… [Link]
Mashable » Why Washington state is extinguishing medical marijuana
SEATTLE, Washington — For the past 10 months, three marijuana markets have been operating simultaneously in Washington state: the street market, the medical market and the recreational market In the future, however, there will only be two. And contrary to some people’s expectations about legal recreational pot making drug dealers obsolete, it’s the medical dispensaries that will disappear first See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Launch Abort Test Successful
An anonymous reader writes: As we discussed yesterday, SpaceX launched a prototype this morning to test its Dragon passenger capsule in an aborted launch. The test was a success — the capsule separated cleanly, propelled itself to a safe distance, deployed its parachutes, and lowered gently down to a water landing, where it remained floating. You can watch video of … [Link]
Slashdot » The Medical Bill Mystery
HughPickens.com writes: Elisabeth Rosenthal writes in the NY Times that she has spent the past six months trying to figure out a medical bill for $225 that includes "Test codes: 105, 127, 164, to name a few. CPT codes: 87481, 87491, 87798 and others" and she really doesn't want to pay it until she understands what it's for. "At first, … [Link]
Popular Science » Calculating Safe Emergency Landings For Drones
When humans first learned how to fly, they crashed all the time. The annals of early flight experiments are littered with the bodies of dead test pilots and aviation… [Link]
Mashable » Watch Sofía Vergara play Catchphrase on 'The Tonight Show' for the first time ever
Sofía Vergara admitted she was too tired to deal with always-energetic host Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night's Tonight Show. But ever the professional, Vergara teamed up with Fallon to power through her first game of Catchphrase against the show's announcer Steve Higgins and fellow guest James Marsden Here's what we learned: Vergara sleeps in the nude, Higgins should brush up … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer's '12 Angry Men' parody slams the superficial way men judge women
If there's one thing Inside Amy Schumer is known for, it's the show's delicate balance between self-deprecating humor and blistering critiques of the entertainment industry — particularly regarding women. Schumer took those critiques to another level on Tuesday night with a meticulous 19-minute parody of the movie 12 Angry Men, during which male actors like Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Dennis … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX launches first test flight of Dragon crew capsule
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft built to bring humans to orbit took flight for the first time Wednesday. Dragon roared to life at about 9 a.m. EDT Wednesday for its short, uncrewed test in Florida. The seemingly successful test marks a big milestone on SpaceX’s road to ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station in the next two years See … [Link]
Mashable » How PayPal's cofounder finally got his groove back
More than a decade after he helped found and sell PayPal for $1.5 billion, Max Levchin is finally getting over the fear of a sophomore slump To be fair, to call it a "slump" is an insult to everyone who hasn't created a billion-dollar company in his youth. But Levchin's struggle to redefine himself after PayPal gives some insight into Silicon … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The mammal with the stretchiest nerves on the planet
Fin whales seem to be unique among vertebrates because some of their nerves can be stretched out to twice their normal size 
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Slashdot » Self-Driving Big Rigs Become a Reality
drinkypoo writes: We've been discussing the importance of automating over-the-road trucking here on Slashdot whenever self-driving vehicles come up in conversation. Jalopnik reports that the Freightliner "Inspiration Truck" will be the first autonomous commercial truck to drive on American roads. It's been given the green light to start testing its self-driving technology on the roads of Nevada. A human will … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 6 May 2015
Andrew Ng (Wired) — I think self-driving cars are a little further out than most people think. Theres a debate about which one of two universes were in. In the first universe its an incremental path to self-driving cars, meaning … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Creative computing with Clojure
Clojure is gaining traction and popularity as a programming language. Both enterprises and startups are adopting this functional language because of the simplicity, elegance, and power that it brings to their business. The language originated on the JVM, but has … [Link]
Mashable » Gay couple win UK court battle for custody of baby over surrogate mother
LONDON — A gay couple have won the custody of a baby girl conceived by a surrogate mother. In a decision passed by the High Court earlier this year and just published, the child will live with her father and his partner rather than her mother, the BBC reports. See also: Hoax radio message sparks search for fake missing plane The … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook and IBM team up to make it easier for big brands to target you with ads
Big Blue is teaming up with the world's most popular blue app. Facebook and IBM announced on Wednesday that they will put some of their advertising tools and experts together to help big companies more closely personalize their marketing to customers The collaboration allows the two Big Blues to double down on big advertisers. The partnership should add an incentive for … [Link]
Mashable » Vote in the UK election, but don't take a selfie
LONDON — Politicians have been taking selfies at every turn on the campaign trail, but just in case you were thinking of taking your own election selfie on Thursday, think again. See also: The first-time voter's guide to the UK election The Electoral Commission, which is the UK's elections watchdog, has warned that people who take a selfie inside a polling … [Link]
Mashable » Wanderu launches Android app for bus and train booking in the U.S.
Planning a trip with bus and train travel can get complicated, quickly, but booking startups are trying to make it as simple as possible. Wanderu, which offers a comprehensive resource for bus and train travel, launched a new Android app Thursday after launching an iOS app in February. See also: United and Orbitz are suing a 22-year-old who exposed cheap airfare … [Link]
Slashdot » Extreme Secrecy Eroding Support For Trans-Pacific Partnership
schwit1 writes with news that political support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership is drying up because of the secrecy involved in developing it. Members of Congress can read the bill if they want, but they need to be located in a single room within the basement of the Capitol Visitor Center, and they can't have their staff with them. They can't … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Gift for Moms and More!!!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great gift ideas for moms at super low prices. -Up to 70% Off Jewelry Gifts for Mom + Free One-Day Shipping -A $40 Teleflora gift card for just $20! (For Mother’s Day flowers!) -DYMO LabelManager 160 Hand Held Label Maker – $40.79 $9.99 (76% Off) -RAVPower 500A Peak … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Are You a Fan or a Fanboy? [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs [Movie Trailer]
Yes, this is exactly as ridiculous as you’d expect such a movie to be… a little like every titles in he Sharknado series of movies. After an explosion at a local mine, dinosaurs emerge from the rubble to terrorize the residents of Livingston, Montana. Now, a small band of gunslingers must defend their home in an all-out battle of cowboys … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every Easter Egg & Reference from “Avengers: Age of Ultron” [Video]
Every and all Easter Egg from Avengers: Age Of Ultron! Well, most of them. Or at the very least some. [Mr Sunday Movies | Via GT] The post Every Easter Egg & Reference from “Avengers: Age of Ultron” [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality headset Oculus Rift is coming in early 2016
The first virtual reality headset to make waves finally has a full release date. The Oculus Rift headset will be available as a full product at retail during the first quarter of 2016, its maker Oculus VR announced Wednesday morning. See also: Virtual Reality Is Ready to Manipulate Your Memories Oculus VR hasn't released a price or exact release date for … [Link]
Mashable » How much space the average rent gets you across the U.S.
If you think your apartment is the size of a closet, raise your hand See also: 5 Amazon Sex Toy Reviews That Will Tickle You Pink [NSFW] We see you, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Since the median rental price for a studio or one-bedroom in the United States is $769, according to Apartment Guide, some high-demand cities can only offer … [Link]
Mashable » What would make you buy a Tesla?
Tesla cars receive a lot of media buzz, but it seems the average American still does not consider the car to be a viable option. In our recent series, we looked at some of Tesla's earliest adopters and their motivations for purchasing the car — from its luxury status to its fuel efficiency to its speed. See also: Tesla is now … [Link]
Slashdot » Canadian Town Outlaws Online Insults To Police and Officials
Pig Hogger writes: The Canadian town of Granby, Québec, just strengthened its municipal bylaw that prohibits insulting police officers and town officials by extending its "jurisdiction" to online postings. Fines range from $100 to $1,000. The town's mayor said, "In my opinion, if I threaten you via my keyboard, it's as though I am making that threat right in front … [Link]
Mashable » Australians hunt down crashed NASA balloon in the outback
A NASA balloon that crashed to the ground in remote Queensland, Australia last week has been discovered in remote Queensland, Australia. Cattle station workers discovered the broke-up super pressure balloon in a field, according to ABC News. The flight was terminated on April 27 after controllers detected a leak developing in the balloon. It had been 32 days since the balloon … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Intestine-inspired 3D printed fashion will hold glowing bacteria
These 3D printed, over-sized knickers have been inspired by the human gastrointestinal tract and are designed to be full of channels for cyanobacteria and E.coli 
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Mashable » The Who confirmed as final Glastonbury festival headliners
LONDON — The Who have been confirmed as the Sunday night headliners for this year's Glastonbury Festival. Roger Daltrey will be chucking microphones in the air while Pete Townshend windmills his way through their greatest hits on June 28, closing the mammoth weekender. Paul Weller has been added to the bill as the penultimate act before the band. See also: Some … [Link]
Mashable » Germanwings co-pilot practised rapid descent on previous flight, report claims
Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot of the Germanwings flight which crashed in the French Alps in March, may have practised the crash on an earlier flight, according to a report by the French Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority (BEA), who's investigating the incident See also: Germanwings co-pilot researched suicide and cockpit security before crash Lubitz is suspected of crashing the Germanwings' Airbus … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Forced Out of Kansas
mpicpp sends news that Uber has been forced to leave Kansas. The company says a bill pushed through the state legislature (SB117) makes it impossible for the company to operate there. The bill had been vetoed by Kansas governor Sam Brownback, but lawmakers secured enough votes to override it. "The measure requires drivers for ride-hailing companies to undergo background checks … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how UK newspapers think people should vote in the election
LONDON — We're less than 24 hours away from the polls opening but the verdict is in on where most of the British newspapers stand. See also: The first-time voter's guide to the UK election The main papers are split on what people should do on Thursday — some are pushing for another five years for David Cameron as Prime Minister, … [Link]
Mashable » Van Gogh work fetches over $66 million at New York auction
NEW YORK — A painting Vincent van Gogh created while briefly working side by side with his friend Paul Gauguin in the south of France brought in $66.3 million at auction Tuesday. "The Allee of Alyscamps" was offered at Sotheby's impressionist and modern art sale. The autumnal scene was painted in 1888 during a two-month period when van Gogh and Gauguin … [Link]
Mashable » This solar-powered race car will be street-legal by July
With the goal of having their solar-powered race car on the streets of Sydney by July this year, a student team from Australia's University of New South Wales is hard at work. See also: An interactive map lets you watch solar energy grow in real-time Sunswift eVe, as the car is called, will have to be completely redesigned to comply with … [Link]
Mashable » Bollywood star Salman Khan sentenced to 5 years for fatal hit-and-run
One of India's biggest and most popular movie stars, Salman Khan, was sentenced to five years in jail Wednesday on charges of running over five men sleeping on a sidewalk and killing one in a hit-and-run case that has dragged for more than 12 years. See also: Fish drying is the livelihood of thousands in West Bengal Judge D. W. Deshpande … [Link]
Slashdot » As Hubble Breaks a Distance Record, We Learn Its True Limits
StartsWithABang writes: You might think that, when it comes to finding the most distant objects in the Universe, all we need is a good telescope, to leave the shutter open, and wait. As we accumulate more and more photons, we're bound to find the most distant, faint objects out there. Sure, Hubble just broke its own cosmic distance record, but … [Link]
Mashable » 5 TEDx speakers who are changing the world with technology
TEDx Sydney, an offshoot from the world famous TED Talks, is taking over the Sydney Opera House on May 21. As has come to be expected with the ideas incubator, the festival is bringing with it a bunch of innovative characters — who are taking a creative axe to the tech scene and helping to reshape the world. Mashable Australia got … [Link]
Mashable » 18 random facts and figures about the UK election
LONDON — The UK general election is but hours away, and across the country schools, village halls and some more unusual venues are being converted into temporary polling stations ahead of the big vote. Over 40,000 stations will record the votes of millions of people on Thursday as the country decides who they want in power for the next five years. … [Link]
Slashdot » French Version of 'Patriot Act' Becomes Law
Taco Cowboy writes: Thanks to the Charlie Hebdo massacre and other instances of terrorism, the French legislature has voted 438 to 86 in favor of the "Intelligence Service Bill," essentially a French version of the Patriot Act. It awards the French intelligence services sweeping powers to tap and intercept any kind of digital correspondence, including phone conversations, emails, and social … [Link]
Slashdot » Visualizations of Rebel Alliances In the UK Government
An anonymous reader writes: I just published an article and thought it might be of interest to Slashdot readers. It's about a collection visualizations I created based on public voting data from The Public Whip project, which collects and normalizes voting data from the UK House of Commons. The visualizations show relationships between MPs, with a focus on agreement rates, … [Link]
Mashable » 6 reasons why everyone wants to buy this little Aussie Internet company
It is not often a telecommunications merger gets much attention — but customer concern over the bidding war to acquire the Perth-based Internet service provider (ISP), iiNet, has made the potential deal one of the most high profile in Australia in recent years. See also: Two Aussie Internet companies in battle to buy iiNet To recap the story so far: Two … [Link]
Slashdot » The World's Most Wasteful Megacity
merbs writes: The world's most wasteful megacity is a densely populated, steadily aging, consumerist utopia where we buy, and throw away, a staggering amount of stuff (abstract). Where some faucet, toilet, or pipe, is constantly leaking in our apartments. Where an armada of commerce-beckoning lights are always on. Where a fleet of gas-guzzling cars still clog the roadways. I, along … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs realize chasing an RC car is way better than fetch
The game of fetch has seen little innovation since a person first threw a ball at a dog Sure, balls got bouncier and easier for humans to throw, but what dogs really needed was an RC car to chase after Unfortunately, fetch will never be as satisfying for these dogs after they enthusiastically chase this high-speed RC car around the … [Link]
Mashable » Hurricane drought in U.S. is ‘a matter of luck,’ new research says
From water to your dating life, most droughts are tough. But in the case of major hurricanes, a dry spell can be a good thing. And the U.S. has been in one for nine years. Every day that passes without a major hurricane hitting the U.S. stretches the current record-setting hurricane drought just a bit further. The last major hurricane — … [Link]
Slashdot » Mysterious Sounds Recorded During Near Space Balloon Flight
An anonymous reader writes: LiveScience reports on strange sounds recorded by microphones on board a high altitude balloon. The sounds were captured at altitudes of up to 36 kilometers, higher than any such experiment to date. Most of the noises are in Infrasound frequencies — below 20 Hz. Researchers aren't sure what caused the noises, but they have a few … [Link]
Mashable » Get ready to see more ads in mobile Google searches
Google searches on mobile browsers will soon look a little different. The company introduced a new lineup of mobile ads Tuesday, which include specialized ads for cars, hotels and home mortgages. One of the driving factors behind the new mobile-focused ads is the increasing dominance of smartphones, Google said. See also: Now Google lets you save your search history Speaking at … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen's Apple Watch app will let you unlock your car from your wrist
Our recent coverage of CES and the New York Auto Show showed how auto brands are slowly morphing into software companies The latest proof of that trend is Volkswagen's announcement of its own Apple Watch app See also: This is how Swiss watchmakers are fighting back against Apple Watch Volkswagen's Apple Watch app will be an addition to the company's Car-Net … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2139: Apple Watch is all the rage!
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Mashable » Malcolm Turnbull praises Airbnb, Uber and the sharing economy
Australia’s Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, had nothing but appreciation for one of the sharing economy's shining stars, Airbnb, on Wednesday at the CeBIT technology conference in Sydney. Airbnb has "added more than 10,000 rooms to Sydney's holiday rental market, without a single brick being laid and planning permit being approved," he said "In seven years, Airbnb has added more than one … [Link]
Mashable » World-class stop-motion animators compete in the ultimate Vine duel
We went Western last week for a duel between two talented stop-motion artists Since Viners Alicia Herber and Tee Ken Ng were in town, we invited them to stop by Mashable HQ. Little did they know what we had in store for them. See also: Striking ballet dancers pose against gritty urban backdrops As they walked in, we handed them … [Link]
Popular Science » SURE Construction: Floor Framing
— We are excited to have started building the SURE HOUSE in a parking lot on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken New Jersey. “SURE Construction” is a… [Link]
Mashable » This man playing Metallica backwards is a modern day guitar hero
Honestly, this guy probably knows Metallica better than Metallica knows Metallica. While most people opt to play guitar songs from beginning to end, Rob Scallon plucks the ol' 6-string the best way he knows how: He records the whole song backwards and then later reverses the backwards song to make it, you know, the normal version. You can watch the … [Link]
Slashdot » The Ambitions and Challenges of Mesh Networks and the Local Internet Movement
Lashdots writes: Two artists in New York are hatching a plan to teach kids about the internet by building their own. They'll be creating a small, decentralized network, similar to a mesh network, to access other computers, and they'll be developing their own simple social network to communicate with other people. It's part of a growing movement to supplement the … [Link]
Mashable » Want to switch careers? DKNY PR Girl has some tips for you.
Aliza Licht, also known as DKNY PR Girl to her hundreds of thousands of Twitter followers, is known as a mentor in the fashion industry. As the senior vice president at Donna Karan International, she’s become the go-to source for anything social media and self-branding related Now, she is imparting the tips she’s gained throughout the years in her first book, … [Link]
Mashable » Genius idea turns Albert Einstein's handwriting into a font
Soon, you'll be able to write like a genius without actually being one Typographer Harald Geisler from Frankfurt, Germany wants to turn Albert Einstein's handwriting into a font that you can use in your digital writing The idea behind the project, aside from the german-born physicist's exceptionally beautiful handwriting, is to capture a piece of Einstein's genius in your own writing. … [Link]
Slashdot » Cyberlock Lawyers Threaten Security Researcher Over Vulnerability Disclosure
qubezz writes: Security researcher Phar (Mike Davis/IOActive) gave his 30 days of disclosure notice to Cyberlock (apparently a company that makes electronic lock cylinders) that he would release a public advisory on vulnerabilities he found with the company's security devices. On day 29, their lawyers responded with a request to refrain, feigning ignorance of the previous notice, and invoking mention … [Link]
Mashable » Nothing sets the mood like a Double Down fried chicken candle
The famed fried chicken candle simply wasn't enough. Kentucky for Kentucky, a company that promotes, engages and informs the world of all-things Kentucky, is bringing a familiar smell to their collection of Kentucky-inspired scents: The Double Down Candle, which is inspired by the popular "sandwich" from KFC See also: Impress Your Prom Date With a Fried Chicken Corsage We're using the … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Testing Passenger Escape System Tomorrow
An anonymous reader writes: On Wednesday, SpaceX will be performing the first test of a prototype for its passenger capsule escape system. Most rockets have a launch abort system that will save the lives of its crew within the first few minutes of launch, but not beyond a relatively low altitude. SpaceX is designing the new system to be able … [Link]
Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg on Dave Goldberg's death: "Things will never be the same"
Sheryl Sandberg broke her silence on Tuesday about the death of her husband and SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg, who died suddenly from severe head trauma after collapsing while exercising last week. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Facebook's COO thanked family and friends for the "outpouring of love" and recounted memories including how she met Goldberg almost 20 years ago after moving … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Box Announces New Mobile SDKs for Enterprise
Box's new mobile SDKs allow developers to access all the power of the Box platform using prebuilt UI components on iOS and Android.
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