Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Four Quasars Found Clustered Together Defy Current Cosmological Expectations
StartsWithABang writes: Get a supermassive black hole feeding on matter, particularly on large amounts of cool, dense gas, and you're likely to get a quasar: a luminous, active galaxy emitting radiation from the radio all the way up through the X-ray. Our best understanding and observations indicate that these objects should be rare, transient, and isolated; no more than two … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is 60 hours long, miles and miles deep
There is no greater foe in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than the crushing weight of your own indecision. At any given moment, a dozen different threads of plot demand your attention. They're all involved stories, too, with unexpected twists and complex relationships. Investing in any one requires focus, so keeping up with more than that can be crippling, especially in the context … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Beginner’s Guide Understanding to ‘The Witcher ‘ Universe
The Witcher games (based on the amazing book series) create a truly immersive universe with so much going on. From the politics to the relationships, there is much to keep track of and be mindful of. But much like similar lore in series like Game of Thrones, it can sometimes be quite hard to follow and keep up with if … [Link]
Slashdot » Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Responds In Nepal
An anonymous reader writes with news about the efforts of the The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team to help in the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal. The team asks those living in the affected areas to help out by reporting which buildings are damaged, which are still standing, and where fissures and other quake damage is located. Opensource.com has a profile … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Places, SocialRadar, Float, Audiosear.ch
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 » You might be sexually fluid and not realize it — or even care
You’d think Miley Cyrus and Cate Blanchett just announced “who they were wearing” at the Oscars. That’s how nonchalant the news was that they are sexually fluid. Simply put, they have an ever-changing preference for men and women but don't readily employ the word “bisexual.” (Note: Blanchett later claims she was misquoted in her Variety interview and that she has not … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists find large Antarctic ice shelves closer to collapse than they thought
In 2002, two-thirds of the massive Larsen B ice shelf in Antarctica disintegrated into the ocean, spawning hundreds to perhaps thousands of icebergs, in a span of just six weeks. That event stunned scientists, since it was unprecedented in at least 12,000 years of the ice shelf's history Now it appears that the remaining portion of the Larsen B ice shelf, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook wants you to play games in Messenger
Facebook Messenger users can already video call, pay friends and chat it up with businesses. But they may soon be able to play games, too. Facebook has confirmed it is in talks with several developers to make games for Messenger. It's currently unclear how exactly these games will work with the messaging app and when the first games might arrive. See … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OpenStack Powered Initiative Highlights Single API Approach
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Slashdot » Using Satellites To Monitor Bridge Safety
__roo writes: In an effort to detect crumbling infrastructure before it causes damage and costs lives, the European Space Agency is working with the UK's University of Nottingham to monitor the movements of large structures as they happen using satellite navigation sensors. The team uses highly sensitive satnav receivers that transmit real-time data to detect movements as small as 1 … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify wants to turn your Starbucks barista into a DJ
Now your barista is also a DJ Spotify and Starbucks have announced a multi-year partnership to put the music streaming service in stores across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom The agreement will give each Starbucks employee a new perk — a Spotify Premium subscription — that they can use to tweak the in-store playlists. Those playlists will also be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging Predator’s Blades in Real Life [Video]
From Man at Arms – Reforged: Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re recreating the badass Predator’s blades (aka: Gauntlet Knives) from the Alien vs. Predator movie. [AWE Me] The post Forging Predator’s Blades in Real Life [Video] appeared first … [Link]
Popular Science » Adorable, Disposable Drones Will Sniff Out Chemical Weapons In Future Wars
Cicadas are a species most keenly felt by their absence. After years underground, their larvae crawl forth to the surface, shed their skins, and take to the sky in a great… [Link]
Mashable » Florida's Legoland Hotel is literally a toddler's dream house
For parents who will take their kids anywhere, Legoland Florida has a new offering Legoland Hotel is hardly Florida's first kitschy hotel (looking at you, Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort), but it might be one of the most kid-friendly. See also: The last 50 years of Lego, in true Lego form The hotel, which opened May 15 in Winter Haven, Florida, … [Link]
Mashable » A rock is teetering on a comet's surface, but how it got there is a mystery
A probe orbiting a comet speeding through deep space may have spied something a little odd: a huge, balancing rock on the comet's surface. The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft snapped a photo of a boulder that appears to be balancing on Comet 67P. The large boulder is about 98 feet in diameter, a little longer than an NBA basketball court. … [Link]
Slashdot » Chris Roberts Is the Least Important Part of the Airplane Hacking Story
chicksdaddy writes: Now that the news media is in full freak-out mode about whether or not security researcher Chris Roberts did or did not hack into the engine of a plane, in flight and cause it to "fly sideways," security experts say its time to take a step back from the crazy and ask what is the real import of … [Link]
Mashable » Artist turned Kanye's 'Bound 2' into a charming, SFW children's book
Kim and Kanye are the real-life fairy tale love of our time. Unfortunately, the couple's own documentation of their courtship in lyrics, episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians and salacious Instagrams isn't very child-friendly But thanks to artist Zak Tebbal, we don't have to worry about that anymore. "Someone mentioned not wanting their kids to be exposed to Kim and … [Link]
Mashable » Jaden Smith went to prom dressed like the superhero he is
Jaden Smith, Kierkegaard of the Tumblr generation, went to prom, like a lot of other teenagers have done in the past and will continue to do in the future But Jaden's presence at a high school dance was noteworthy. First off, his parents are famous adults Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, which makes him inherently more interesting than most teens. … [Link]
Popular Science » Chilean Fog Nets Pull Beer From Desert Air
Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on the planet; some parts haven’t seen rainfall for centuries. But the region is often shrouded in a dense fog locally… [Link]
Mashable » Inside the 'Mad Men' live read, finale screening and swanky after-party
LOS ANGELES — For a group of people who seemed to genuinely enjoy making a decade of brilliant television together, the creators, cast and crew of Mad Men sure were giddy to watch it all come to an end. AMC threw a major party for its now-departed show on Sunday night — hosting a live-read of the Season 1 finale, a … [Link]
Mashable » There are insane dunkers and then there's this guy
Contrary to the title of a 1992 movie, white men can, in fact, dunk. Self-described professional dunker Jordan Kilganon has an Instagram full of spectacular dunks. His latest throw-down, however, is quickly shooting him to the top of the list for dunk of the year (if such list actually exists) See also: Boomshakalaka: NBA's top 10 dunks of the season The … [Link]
Mashable » Recent grads, join our boot camp for jobs in our next #BizChats
You probably know a friend or relative who either just graduated — or is about to graduate — from college. Or perhaps you are about to take that significant walk across the stage in your cap and gown, degree in hand. You may feel ready to take on the world, except for one thing: People seem to forget to tell you … [Link]
Slashdot » Silk Road's Leader Paid a Doctor To Help Keep Customers Safe
An anonymous reader writes: Two years after the fall of Silk Road, new facts about the saga are still emerging all the time. The latest revelation is that Dread Pirate Roberts, the leader of Silk Road, paid a doctor $500 per week to offer public and private counseling to customers of the site. DoctorX, also known as Dr. Fernando Caudevilla, … [Link]
Mashable » Tens of thousands flee Ramadi as Islamic State takes control of the city
More than 25,000 civilians have been forced to flee the Iraqi city of Ramadi after Islamic State militants took control, according to a statement from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Iraq. Many have fled towards Baghdad, 70 miles to the east, where some have tried to cross security checkpoints into the city. The extremist militant … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Next Apple TV will support Apple Watch, more third-party apps
Your Apple Watch could be your next Apple TV remote. The long-awaited next generation of Apple's set-top box will will ship with Apple Watch support, according to a 9to5Mac report. The company is also reportedly working on TVKit, a new software development kit that will allow third-party developers to create apps for the Apple TV. It's not clear how users will … [Link]
Mashable » Daschunds, like all of us, love a good 'Law & Order' marathon
These wiener dogs are very serious about helping the detectives on Law & Order fight crime Unfortunately, the dachshunds are unable to actually sniff around the crime scene, but they lend their distinctive voices to the Law & Order theme song, as moral support for the squad Time to add police officers to the dachshund breed's official resume, along with … [Link]
Mashable » Timely reminder: Bonuses rarely work
As far as phrases go, the "wife bonus" seems particularly heinous. There's also little reason to think it should work. An article from anthropologist Wednesday Martin published in the New York Times stirred controversy about the economics and family structures of wealthy Manhattan families. The most salacious detail centered around the "wife bonus" — money paid from husbands to the wives … [Link]
Popular Science » New White House Technology Officer Poses A Brain Teaser
A week ago Monday, Princeton professor Ed Felten accepted a job at the White House as Deputy Chief Technology Officer. It’s a long title for a simple mission: translating… [Link]
Mashable » Is President Obama's iPhone a security concern?
Barack Obama, once the highest-ranked member of the BlackBerry faithful, perplexed many on Monday with his first tweet from @POTUS, which was sent from — gasp! — an iPhone It's virtually impossible to identify the device in Obama's hand in this photo of him tweeting from the account on Monday, but the tweet's metadata spilled the secret to anyone using Tweetdeck … [Link]
Mashable » Why our ancestors were more gender equal than us
It is often believed that hierarchical and sometimes oppressive social structures like the patriarchy are somehow natural — a reflection of the law of the jungle. But the social structure of today's hunter gatherers suggests that our ancestors were in fact highly egalitarian, even when it came to gender. Their secret? Not living with many relatives. These societies were not only … [Link]
Mashable » Twin Peaks revokes Waco franchise agreement after deadly biker shootings
Restaurant chain Twin Peaks said Monday that it is revoking the franchise agreement of its Waco, Texas, location after the sports bar was the site of a deadly shootout between members of rival biker gangs. The Dallas-based company said in a statement that the franchise's management team ignored warnings and advice from local law enforcement and corporate headquarters. Police have also … [Link]
Mashable » How a drunk guy on a motorcycle helped create the modern biker gang
The photo that introduced millions of Americans to the image of the outlaw biker ran on page 31 of the Jul 21, 1947 issue of Life magazine. A man, his cap crooked and his shirt unbuttoned to his belly button, sits atop a parked motorcycle with a beer bottle in each of his hands while at a rally in Hollister, California … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer creates tiny, life-like scenes with Lego
Photographer Samsofy has a knack for playing with Lego — and totally bringing the plastic bricks to life. By juxtaposing the playful little blocks with real scenery and life-sized objects, Samsofy creates a world in which Lego characters are living, breathing people. "My work combines the techniques of photography, street art, model making and installations; in my created microcosms, I play … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Steve Jobs (Teaser Trailer)
The trailer for “Steve Jobs,” the movie based on Walter Isaacson’s bestselling book. Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter. Steve Jobs is directed by Academy Award® … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Jem’ Producer Responds To Trailer Backlash
If any of you were on the interwebz last week, you probably saw the somewhat jarring trailer for the new live action Jem movie based on the old 80’s cartoon. Pretty much anyone who grew up on the cartoon saw the trailer and wheezed out a WTF, as it looked like nothing resembling the original show. All this backlash actually … [Link]
Slashdot » Court of Appeals Says Samsung's Legal Payments To Apple Should Be Reduced
Mark Wilson writes: Patent lawsuits in the world of technology are nothing new, and the case between Apple and Samsung resulted in one of the largest fines ever being handed down. Samsung was order to pay $930 million in damages after a court found that the company had violated Apple patents with its smartphone and tablet designs. Today the US … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Create Super-Intelligent Machines That Won't Kill Us
In the most recent installment of Marvel's Avengers franchise, the artificial intelligence Ultron is hell-bent on exterminating humanity. In Ultron's own words, "I was… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » MASHUP: Transformers Ruin Your Favorite Movies [Video]
Yep, that’s pretty much the only thing they’re good at it seems… [Source: Funny or Die] The post MASHUP: Transformers Ruin Your Favorite Movies [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Chinese tech giant Xiaomi quietly invades the U.S. with online store
Xiaomi, the third-largest smartphone maker in the world, has finally come stateside. But rather than selling smartphones, which are the company's bread and butter, Xiaomi opted instead to open an online store on Monday that sells accessories including headphones, external battery packs and a fitness/sleep tracker, all of which aren't up for grabs yet but are marked as "coming soon." See also: … [Link]
Mashable » A young Vin Diesel breakdancing is everything you dreamed of
This video of a young Vin Diesel (with hair) features some of the most fantastic breakdancing moves any of us will ever experience Diesel used to breakdance at Columbus Circle and Washington Square Park in New York City, and this video was his first gig. And it's a good thing, too, because could you imagine a more auspicious beginning to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doom' returns with your first look at the series' most fearsome foe
With nothing more than a brief close-up of a shotgun and a screaming, shooting Revenant, Doom returns. There hasn't been a proper new story line in the classic video game series since 2005's Resurrection of Evil expansion for Doom 3. This is the big one — the one fans have been waiting for. The fourth game in the series, titled simply Doom, is set … [Link]
Mashable » How America has regressed since the 'Mad Men' era
Like the dark-suited figure tumbling through a forest of skyscrapers in the show's opening sequence, the characters of Mad Men seem both entrapped and possessed with endless possibility. As they career toward an uncertain future, they are nostalgic for their past, sometimes haunted by it. It is a future that, as advertisers, they have a disproportionate hand in creating. But, like … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chainsaw sharks: The plight of the world's weirdest fish
Sawfishes – shark-like creatures with a lethal snout – are the most endangered of all sea fish, but can we get to know them before they go under? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Book Review: The Terrorists of Iraq
benrothke writes: The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey hitting random typewriter keys for an infinite amount of time will eventually be able to create the complete works of Shakespeare. Various scientists such as Nobel laureate Arno Penzias have shown how the theorem is mathematically impossible. Using that metaphor, if you took every member of United States Congress and … [Link]
Mashable » Court chops $382 million off landmark Apple vs. Samsung verdict
A U.S. appeals court has reversed part of the $930 million verdict Apple won in 2012 against Samsung. The new ruling effectively means Apple will not receive some monetary damages tied to the look and presentation of Samsung devices. The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the jury's August 2012 finding, which stated Samsung had violated Apple patents or trademarks … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thinkgeek Releases “The Walking Dead” Weapon Replicas
Thinkgeek has just released its new series of “The Walking Dead” weapon replicas, starting with Daryl Dixon’s crossbow, Michonne’s katana, and Merle Dixon’s knife hand. All are officially licensed and made from ABS plastic. [“The Walking Dead” Weapon Replicas | Via LS] The post Thinkgeek Releases “The Walking Dead” Weapon Replicas appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Maya Rudolph totally Beyoncé'd the National Anthem
SNL alumna Maya Rudolph just totally killed it at a commencement ceremony by turning a familiar tradition into something way more entertaining Rudolph rounded out her commencement speech at Tulane University on May 16 with a satirical rendition of the National Anthem, which parodied the singing styles of many pop divas (lookin' at you, Yoncé). The performance included a liberal … [Link]
Mashable » Richard Sherman's inspiring speech at his old high school is a lesson on dealing with haters
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman wants to change the perception of his hometown of Compton, "one kid at a time, one school at a time." The NFL star's rise to fame has been swift; you may know him for his tendency to go on brash rants. But in April, he returned to his alma mater, Dominguez High School in Compton, California, … [Link]
Mashable » You'll never fill the void that 'Mad Men' left, but these shows can help
As you settle in to your post-Mad Men life, it's important to find ways to occupy your mind so you don't stay up all night wondering who really wrote that Coke ad It sounds counter-intuitive, but finding a new show to binge watch is probably the healthiest choice right now. Don's not coming back, so you just need to let yourself … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Recommends Conditions For Sale of RadioShack Customer Data
itwbennett writes: The FTC has weighed in on the contentious issue of the proposed sale of consumer data by RadioShack, recommending that a settlement with failed online toy retailer Toysmart.com be adopted as a model for dealings going forward. Director of the FTC's bureau of consumer protection Jessica L. Rich wrote in a letter to a court-appointed consumer privacy ombudsman … [Link]
Mashable » S'mores Oreos are here to save your summer, ruin your diet
What is summer without s'mores? And what is life without Oreos? Luckily for humanity, the folks at Oreo have created the ultimate summer mashup: the S'moreo. (100 points to whomever at Oreo created that name.) See also: Dunking your Oreo with trick shots is an extreme way to snack "Featuring a first-ever graham cracker cookie and chocolate-marshmallow creme filling, S’mores OREO … [Link]
Mashable » How to avoid 'Mad Men' and 'Game of Thrones' spoilers without retreating to a cave
If spoilers terrify you, you're not alone. Fans who didn't catch the series finale of Mad Men or Sunday's shocking episode of Game of Thrones — you need not hide under a rock until you're all caught up. At least, that's what Spoiler Shield is trying to help you achieve. See also: Netflix Launches Site Dedicated to Spoilers Spoiler Shield's app … [Link]
Mashable » Obama strips funding for grenade launchers for police
No more grenade launchers, tank-like vehicles and camouflage jackets for American police. That's the recommendation from President Barak Obama's task force on police reform published on Monday. “We’re going to prohibit some equipment made for the battlefield that is not appropriate for local police departments," Obama said as he spoke about police reform in America at an event in Camden, New … [Link]
Popular Science » Wounded Sea Turtle Gets A 3D-Printed Jaw
In an earlier era, colliding with a boat's propeller could have been the end of a sea turtle’s life. This is not that grim dark era, so a sea turtle found with a broken jaw… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Russian Proton-M rocket explodes on launch in Kazakhstan
The country's troubled space programme experiences another launch failure – the latest in a string of blunders 
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Mashable » Ukraine to prosecute captured 'Russian soldiers' for 'terrorist' acts
Ukraine said Monday that two Russian servicemen captured in the country's eastern conflict zone would be prosecuted for "terrorist acts," a move that will likely worsen the already strained relationship between the countries "They are facing criminal charges, investigators are working with them," Security Service of Ukraine Chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko said of the Russians during a briefing Monday. Under Ukrainian law, … [Link]
Mashable » EU approves naval operation targeting human smugglers in Mediterranean
EU officials approved plans for a naval operation targeting human smuggling networks that bring thousands of migrants from northern Africa into Europe across the Mediterranean during a meeting of foreign and defense ministers on Monday The operation will be headquartered in Rome and could be launched as early as June with NATO ready to help out if needed, the EU's Foreign … [Link]
Mashable » Travel the world, one meal at a time, with chef Andrew Zimmern on Pinterest
You don't always need to book a plane ticket to travel the world! This week, world traveler and chef Andrew Zimmern joins Mashable as our inaugural guest Pinterest influencer. See also: 7 unconventional food classes that scream college Throughout the week, Zimmern, who is executive producer and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise on Travel Channel, will be curating some of … [Link]
Mashable » Asus brings its $199 Intel Atom-powered ZenFone 2 to North America
The PadFone 2-in-1 smartphone/tablet hybrid might have been a total dud, but Asus isn't giving up in the mobile space. Citing popularity in Asia and Europe, Asus announced on Monday it's bringing its 64-bit Intel Atom-powered ZenFone 2 Android smartphone to North America starting at $199.99. See also: Alcatel's $250 Idol 3 is a Nexus by another name — and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What if We Brought Vincent Van Gogh Back From the Dead? [Comic]
[Source: Tubey Toons | Like “Tubey Toons” on Facebook] The post What if We Brought Vincent Van Gogh Back From the Dead? [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Everyone's talking about cold brew: Iced coffee startup Wandering Bear shows us why
Matt Bachmann and Ben Gordon met over coffee — literally. The two spotted one another while in class at Columbia Business School. “We were both carrying mason jars, both making cold brew as hobbyists and iced coffee lovers. We realized we both shared this passion and it evolved into a business partnership,” says Gordon about the pair's happenstance, “meet-cute” introduction. … [Link]
Slashdot » Genetically Engineered Yeast Makes It Possible To Brew Morphine
PvtVoid writes: The New York times reports that newly developed yeast strains will soon make it possible to create morphine from fermentation of sugar. While no one has claimed to make morphine in lab from scratch yet, concerns are already being raised about potential abuse. According to the Times article: "This rapid progress in synthetic biology has set off a … [Link]
Popular Science » Colombia Plans To Fight Cocaine With Hungry Caterpillars
On Saturday, Colombia’s president announced that the country would stop airdropping carcinogenic herbicides to kill coca plants, the raw material for cocaine. Luckily, the… [Link]
Mashable » This is what upgrading your business sounds like
You can't hear your business making money — not unless you have an old-timey cash register or a bill counter like the ones they use in Scarface — but you can hear the next best thing Setting up your business for greater profitability starts with your ability to implement smart marketing initiatives. And in this increasingly digital world, that means being … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New Zealand's worst earthquake fear confirmed by sediment survey
Separate sections of one of New Zealand's biggest faults appear to have ruptured simultaneously in the past, suggesting a huge quake there is possible in the future 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Bose Releases SoundTouch Developers API
Bose, well known for its range of audio products, has released an API that opens up integration options for its SoundTouch line of products. This makes it possible for control and automation companies to include the SoundTouch line in their systems, enabling users to play back and manage their music at home.
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Mashable » George R.R. Martin responds to that upsetting scene in last night's 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: The following story contains spoilers about the last five seasons of Game of Thrones. Fans of the Game of Thrones book series and HBO series alike are in an uproar over Sunday's episode, in which Sansa Stark gets raped by Ramsay Bolton on their wedding night. It was a divergence from the plot of the books, in which Ramsay commits … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Step into this van Gogh painting recreated with virtual reality
A virtual version of a famous painting lets you wander round the artwork and explore the scene in 3D – with a few added extras 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » CallDirek Opens Mobile Top-Up API for International Communications
CallDirek, an international communications company, has opened its API to third-party developers. The CallDirek API provides access to a wide range of CallDirek services, including mobile top ups and voice calls.
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Mashable » Apple CEO Tim Cook should be doing a better job, investor argues
Investor Carl Icahn told Apple how to run its finances a couple of years ago. Now he wants to tell Apple what new products it should be introducing The goal, as ever, is more money. Fresh off investing in Lyft, the legendary investor/backseat driver is once again pestering Apple CEO Tim Cook over the company's stock price Icahn published an open … [Link]
Slashdot » North Carolina Still Wants To Block Municipal Broadband
An anonymous reader writes: In February, when the FCC rolled out its net neutrality rules, it also voted to override state laws that let Texas and North Carolina block ISPs created by local governments and public utilities. These laws frequently leave citizens facing a monopoly or duopoly with no recourse, so the FCC abolished them. Now, North Carolina has sued … [Link]
Mashable » Welcome to Twitter, Mr. President. Prepare for bad jokes.
Six years into his presidency, Barack Obama just may have made his worst decision yet: He has officially joined Twitter as @POTUS The account is run by Obama himself — @BarackObama is a campaign account run by OFA — which means the president will have to deal with the good and the bad Twitter has to offer: the trolls, the One … [Link]
Popular Science » 3 Tiny, Rugged Cameras For Every Purpose
First intended for BASE jumpers, mountain bikers, and skateboarders seeking YouTube glory in crisp HD video, action cameras have grown way beyond their original purpose. [Link]
Mashable » Magical Chrome extension puts tabs to sleep so they don't kill your browser
People are loyal to their web browsers, and Google Chrome is certainly one with a dedicated following. But one of users' biggest gripes with Chrome is its tendency to suck memory and slow down computers when tabs are left open A new Chrome extension fixes this by temporarily suspending any tabs you're not using. You can even install it in less … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Home-brew heroin: soon anyone will be able to make illegal drugs
In a few years, people could be using modified yeast to make drugs such as heroin and cocaine as easily as brewing beer. The impact on drug traffickers could be huge 
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Slashdot » Navy's New Laser Weapon: Hype Or Reality?
Lasrick writes: MIT's Subrata Ghoshroy deconstructs the Navy's recent claim of successful testing with the Laser Weapon System. It seems the test videos released to the press in December were nothing more than a dog-and-pony show with scaled-down expectations so as to appear successful: "When they couldn't get a laser lightweight enough to fit on a ship while still being … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pics and chat data are hackable on apps like Tinder and Grindr
From nude selfies to heartfelt chats and a key to access your Facebook profile, your data on dating phone apps like Tinder and Grindr could be hacked 
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New Scientist – News » Americans face six-fold hike in exposure to extreme heat by 2070
Growing populations combined with global warming will dramatically raise exposure to baking temperatures in the US 
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Mashable » This girl on Instagram is dating her Jansport backpack
We’re all familiar with the lovey-dovey relationship photos that are littered throughout social media. However, one girl is giving these photos a new and awesome twist Genevieve Blau perfectly pokes fun at the classic Instagram couple photos by posting her own — with her "boyfriend," a pink Jansport backpack. Blau poses with her jaunty knapsack in parks, at bars and even … [Link]
Slashdot » Prenda's Old Copyright Trolls Are Suing People Again
New submitter Hokan writes: Paul Hansmeier and John Steele, formerly of Prenda, are suing again. Each have started nonprofits, in Minnesota and Illinois, claiming to defend disabled people, and they are suing small businesses for ADA violations. You may recall that a District Court judge issued sanctions against Prenda for their attempts to file copyright suits against a broad swath … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sunlight is Way Older Than You Think [Science Video]
It takes light a zippy 8 minutes to reach Earth from the surface of the Sun. But how long does it take that same light to travel from the Sun’s core to its surface? Oddly enough, the answer is many thousands of years. Sten Odenwald explains why by illustrating the random walk problem. [TED Ed] The post Sunlight is Way … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science Of The Avengers (Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow)
Science fans, assemble! The world’s top superhero team is back to save the world in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” And these superheroes use some super science to help them keep the bad guys in check. This week, Reactions looks at the chemistry of the Avengers, including Tony Stark’s suit, Captain America’s shield and Black Widow’s super-fast healing. [Reactions] The post … [Link]
Mashable » Scared black bear wanders into Louisiana town, just lookin' for a friend
Even bears need hugs sometimes. A young black bear has been spotted wandering and searching for a new home around several trees in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Marksville, Louisiana, during the past week See also: Hungover Bear Goes Brunching in British Columbia 
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Image: AP Photo/Gerald HerbertThe bear is one of several spotted in the area, … [Link]
Mashable » FIFA to investigate arrest of BBC journalists in Qatar
FIFA are to launch an investigation after a group of BBC journalists were arrested and detained for several days in Qatar earlier in May, while reporting on construction workers building stadiums ahead of the 2022 World Cup. See also: It's (almost) official: The 2022 World Cup is a total abomination Middle East correspondent Mark Lobel, a cameraman, translator and driver were … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft, not carriers, will now be in charge of Windows 10 Mobile updates
Instead of waiting for wireless carriers to approve and push out software updates for phones running Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft is taking matters into its own hands. Microsoft quietly announced on its Ignite blog that it will "proactively update supported devices with necessary updates to address issues." See also: Why Windows 10 is the 'last' version of Windows Although the blog … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Europe is rapidly losing its biodiversity and wildlife habitats
Birds, insects and fish are struggling under pressure from urban sprawl, habitat loss and pollution, warns a major EU report 
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Mashable » Kids react to the Kylie Jenner lip challenge, prove kids know best
Some of the dumbest people on the planet are teenagers. And some of the smartest are kids. So it's only fitting to ask a bunch of children to comment and judge teenagers for their latest viral trend: the Kylie Jenner lip challenge The challenge, which involves sucking on shot glasses to plump lips, has resulted in painful pouts being strewn … [Link]
Mashable » Google turned millions of public photos into timelapses showing how Earth changes
This is a brilliant way to use the millions of free public domain images that are just sitting around. Researchers at the University of Washington and Google created more than 10,000 timelapse videos using millions of free photos available online. See also: 1 World Trade Center's incredible, haunting timelapse through NYC history The team analyzed 86 million photos from social … [Link]
Slashdot » Stock Market Valuation Exceeds Its Components' Actual Value
An anonymous reader writes: James Tobin, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, developed a concept called "Q-value" — it's the ratio between two numbers: 1) the sum of all publicly-traded companies' stock valuations and 2) the value of all these companies' actual assets, if they were sold. Bloomberg reports that the continued strength of the stock market has now caused that ratio … [Link]
Mashable » Women painted on their 'nylons' using gravy juice, during WWII shortage
1944A woman painting the appearance of silk stockings onto another woman's legs. Very little silk was available during WWII in the U.S.Image: Constance Bannister Corp/Getty ImagesJust after nylon stockings entered an eager market, they disappeared from view. In 1941, Britain introduced clothes rationing to conserve materials and valuable resources for World War II troops. The U.S. would follow later that year. Nylon stockings were some … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPERS! [Comic]
[Source: UP and OUT by Jeremy Kayes | Like “Up and Out” on Facebook | Follow “Up and Out” on Twitter] The post EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPERS! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z's new rap portrays Spotify and YouTube as exploiters of black artists
It's a hard knock life for black artists, and Jay Z wants to do something about it. Jay Z continued his offensive on the music streaming industry over the weekend, this time taking to the mic to attack rivals to his Tidal music service. The message, however, was more political than it has been in the past. The rapper-turned-mogul went … [Link]
Mashable » Former high school bully sends a sweet Facebook apology 20 years later
When ChadMichael Morrisette, now 34, was in junior high school in Alaska, he was bullied by so many people that he couldn't name only one. “The entire football team bullied me,” Morrisette told Yahoo Parenting. “It wasn’t one guy, it was six or seven guys who would follow me in the hallways, harassing me, insulting me, threatening my life.” See also: … [Link]
Mashable » A cute little French bulldog releases her inner wolf
Two of nature's most notoriously aggressive animals — the deer and the French bulldog — face off in a battle of the ages in one backyard. In the video, it appears that a young male deer has trespassed on the French dog's property, much to the dog's displeasure. The dog repeatedly bobs and weaves around the deer's legs before scaring … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Be A Brilliant Inventor
As the co-founder of MakerBot Industries, Bre Pettis launched the first affordable 3D printer, bringing the power of rapid prototyping and micro-manufacture into homes and… [Link]
Slashdot » Learning About Constitutional Law With Star Wars
An anonymous reader writes: In an upcoming paper (PDF) for the Michigan Law Review, scholar Cass Sunstein draws on Star Wars to make a couple key points about how constitutional law evolves. He writes, "Human beings often see coherence and planned design when neither exists. This is so in movies, literature, history, economics, and psychoanalysis—and constitutional law. Contrary to the … [Link]
Mashable » The most expensive tourist attractions in New York City
When the observatory at One World Trade Center opens to the public May 29, it will immediately land near the top of many tourists itineraries for New York City. But its $32 admission ticket will also place it among the priciest attractions most visitors to the city might see. Fortunately many of the best options also have reduced-price options, free days … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 Flash Drives
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, save big on these Kingston Digital flash drives! –Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 8GB – $11.50 $4.45 (61% Off) –Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 16GB – $19.95 $8.96 (55% Off) –Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 32GB – $39.50 $11.99 (70% Off) –Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 64GB – $74.50 $21.99 (70% Off) The post Amazon Deal … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things to do before you move homes
Are you moving homes this year? If you live in the United States, there's a good chance you might be. Between 2012 and 2013, 35.9 million Americans, roughly 9% of the population, moved residences, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the frequency with which many Americans move, few will tell you the process is stress-free. Rather, homeowners migrating for work … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Parrot Laughs Like a Super Villain [Video]
This bird should be named Dr. Evil. Muahahahaha. [Mark G.] The post This Parrot Laughs Like a Super Villain [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Adult Swim (yes, that Adult Swim) makes a psychedelic leap into virtual reality
TV viewers may know Adult Swim best for its adult-oriented cartoons, but the network is diving into a much more futuristic space. The network will release its first experiment in virtual reality — The Virtual Brainload — for free on Monday. The three-minute piece is a psychedelic trip into a twisting, curving, flashing world totally removed from any of Adult … [Link]
Popular Science » Hacking Phones With The Touch Of A Hand
For many of us, our smartphones are an integral part of our being, containing not just everything we need to communicate but depths of personal information, from our daily… [Link]
Mashable » A Marmite taste test in Japan did not go down very well
Marmite: You either love it or hate it. Some can't get enough of the sticky, salty yeast extract; just as many people gag at the thought of it. It's a schism celebrated by the company itself since the '90s, when it launched a successful Love It or Hate It campaign. See also: Brace yourself, Marmite and Pot Noodle Easter eggs … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Acquires GPS Start-Up
An anonymous reader writes: Apple is still sprinting to catch up with Google with its navigation software — the company just acquired Coherent Navigation, a startup focused on GPS tech. Its navigation services are reportedly more precise than most commercial-grade systems. Their system "combines signals from the traditional mid-earth orbit GPS satellites with those from the low-earth satellites of voice … [Link]
Mashable » Cockatoo likes the sound of her own voice inside a cup
Harley the cockatoo has figured out that when she puts a cup over her mouth, her voice becomes all echoey — which is the most fascinating thing ever for the heavily-plumed bird The only problem? Harley really only knows how to say one thing, which is "AHHHHHHHHHHHHH," over and over again. That's okay, Harley. Don't listen to the haters. Let … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Scariest Moments in NON-HORROR Games
Scares in scary video games are just fine. That is where they belong and where we expect them. Scares in non-horror games really catch you off-guard because you do not expect them or see them coming. Here are the ten scariest moments from games that were NOT horror. Very happy to see Ravenholm on the list. That level scared the … [Link]
Slashdot » The Auto Industry May Mimic the 1980s PC Industry
An anonymous reader writes: An article at TechCrunch looks at some interesting parallels between the current automobile industry and the PC industry of the 1980s. IBM was dominant in 1985, employing four times as many people as its nearest competitor. But as soon as Windows was released, the platform became more important for most end users than the manufacturer. Over … [Link]
Mashable » 192 arrested after deadly biker shootout in Texas
Waco Police say 192 people were arrested on Monday morning following a deadly biker gang shootout in a restaurant parking lot Sunday. Nine people were killed and 18 injured when rival biker gangs opened fire in the Twin Peaks parking lot All of the 192 people arrested on Monday morning will face charges of engaging in organized crime, according to a … [Link]
Slashdot » Decoding the Enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto
HughPickens.com writes: For the past year Nathaniel Popper has been working on a book about the history of Bitcoin and writes in the NYT that it is hard to avoid being drawn in by the almost mystical riddle of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity. Popper has his own candidate for founder of Bitcoin, a reclusive American man of Hungarian descent named Nick … [Link]
Mashable » How much is your job offer really worth?
These days, the value of your career becomes a bit more complex to pin down. Many companies offer competitive, avant-garde perks. Alongside the typical benefits, we now see companies offering services like flextime, tech gadgets, dry cleaning and even haircuts. With these flashy new benefits served alongside a potentially low base salary, how do you know what your job offer is … [Link]
Mashable » The return of Jibo, the family robot
Jibo, the social robot from robot scientist Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, is still almost a year away from commercial availability but Breazeal and her team have finally moved onto a working prototype Slightly smaller than the working prototype we saw last year, Jibo is about to go on pre-sale again with the company reopening the Indiegogo pre-order program while preparing Jibo for … [Link]
Mashable » Future floating cities can be yours in Civ: Beyond Earth's first add-on
Waterworld is a legendarily terrible movie, but its floating cities were an spectacular idea that stuck with you, even after the bad movie memories faded. The inevitable first expansion for Civilization: Beyond Earth turns the alien oceans of the game's distant worlds into habitable spaces for humanity to take advantage of. Developer Firaxis Games reimagined Sid Meier's famed write-your-own-human-his~ series in 2014 with a … [Link]
Mashable » Pied Piper saw a major setback in an extremely timely episode of 'Silicon Valley'
Just two weeks after audiences were glued to their TV screens — and Periscope — to watch an event that had been anticipated to be "the fight of the century," the gang on Silicon Valley found themselves enthralled in a fight of their own at the start of Sunday's episode Of course, the gang at Pied Piper couldn't have cared less … [Link]
Mashable » 17 spectacular photos from London’s Chelsea Flower Show
LONDON — Giant teapots pouring out blooms, colossal cookies stuffed with white roses, a Thai buddhist temple teeming with purple and pink petals and a handful of random vikings — it can only be the Chelsea Flower Show. See also: 12 refreshing spots to go wild swimming in the UK Thousands of people are expected to visit the event, which takes … [Link]
Mashable » There's a house floating down the Thames and you can stay in it
LONDON — The Thames has seen some unusual river traffic over the years, from a giant Michael Jackson statue to a confused whale, a stern-faced Queen peering out at the rain among a thousand other boats and David Beckham in a speedboat, but this is a new one. A floating house made its way under Tower Bridge and past Parliament Monday … [Link]
Slashdot » Feds Order Amtrak To Turn On System That Would've Prevented Crash
McGruber writes: Last Tuesday evening, northbound Amtrak Northeast Regional train No. 188 derailed on a curve in Philadelphia, killing eight passengers. The train was traveling in excess of 100 mph, while the curve had a passenger-train speed limit of 50 mph. In response, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing formal emergency orders that will require Amtrak to make sure … [Link]
Mashable » Extreme athletes Dean Potter and Graham Hunt die BASE jumping in Yosemite
Two well-known BASE jumpers, Dean Potter and Graham Hunt, died Saturday while attempting a wingsuit flight in Yosemite National Park, a park spokesman has said. The pair had jumped from a 7,500 foot promontory called Taft Point, but the parachutes designed to slow their descent had not been deployed, according to park ranger Scott Gediman. Someone called for help late Saturday … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 18 May 2015
Tools Are The Problem — Tools dont solve problems any more, they have become the problem. Theres just too many of them and they all include an incredible amount of features that you dont use on your site but … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning MySQL and MariaDB – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning MySQL and MariaDB" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-05-19 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Lifehacker » 8 Uses for Your Outdated iPad
With iPad Air 2 preorders starting today, you might be ready to kick your old tablet to the curb. But when the march of technology sends your slate to the junk drawer, don't just sell it off . Recycle it into a high-powered specialist device.Read more… [Link]
Mashable » These pugs are dressed to impress on their wedding day
In a love story for our times, two pugs overcame enormous obstacles and seven years of dating to finally wed on Sunday. Before an adoring crowd of 60 dogs and 350 humans in Melbourne, Australia, Jasmine and Jasper said "I do" in a beachfront ceremony. See also: Adorable pug relaxes harder than anyone has ever relaxed before As Mashable Australia has … [Link]
Mashable » More passengers than ever will fly U.S. airlines this summer
NEW YORK — A record number of travelers are expected to take to the skies this summer thanks to a rebounding economy. U.S. airlines will carry 222 million passengers between June 1 and Aug. 31, topping the summer of 2007 when 217.6 million people flew, Airlines for America, the industry's trade and lobbying group, predicted Monday. That figure includes 31 million … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' ends, and Don Draper begins: Life is OK
LOS ANGELES — "Advertising is based on one thing: happiness. And you know what happiness is? Happiness is the smell of a new car … It’s freedom from fear. It’s a billboard on the side of the road that screams with reassurance that whatever you’re doing is OK.” Then, almost to himself: “You are OK.” SEE ALSO: 'Mad Men' finale: Where … [Link]
Mashable » A rare peek inside secretive North Korea
North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world, with very few photos and very little information coming out of the country. Or getting in. But reports have trickled out in recent days about the regime brutally executing a top leader and test-firing a missile from a submarine. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that … [Link]
Slashdot » How We'll Someday Be Able To See Past the Cosmic Microwave Background
StartsWithABang writes: When it comes to the farthest thing we can see in the Universe, that's the Cosmic Microwave Background, or the leftover glow from the Big Bang, emitted when the Universe was a mere 380,000 years old. But what, exactly, does this mean? Does it mean that we're seeing the "edge" of the Universe? Does it mean that there's … [Link]
Mashable » Everything we know so far about AMC's upcoming 'Fear the Walking Dead'
As a spinoff of The Walking Dead, one of the most popular shows on TV right now, Fear the Walking Dead has a name that proves it isn't trying too hard to differentiate itself from the flagship series. But while the two shows will have the same zombie apocalypse as the overarching catalyst for the drama, the pair will definitely be … [Link]
Mashable » 500 killed as Iraqi city of Ramadi falls to Islamic State
A spokesman for the governor of Iraq's Anbar province said Monday that about 500 people — both civilians and Iraqi soldiers — are estimated to have been killed over the past few days as the city of Ramadi fell to the Islamic State group. See also: I was a prisoner of the Islamic State The estimates follow a shocking defeat as … [Link]
Mashable » 'Russia's Mark Zuckerberg' takes on the Kremlin, comes to New York
On a recent afternoon, a motley crew gathered on a Williamsburg rooftop for a barbecue. Ashot Gabrelyanov, a long-time propagandist for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stood in one corner, flipping burger patties and wearing a pink polo shirt. At a nearby table, former Kremlin loyalist Masha Drokova sipped cocktails, wearing oversized sunglasses, despite the gray skies above. In between the two was … [Link]
Mashable » New Zealanders prove they don't deserve to design their own flag
New Zealanders have to fight for ownership of everything — from the pavlova to the Russell Crowe — but no longer will they have to fight for their flag. The kind people of the New Zealand government are allowing the public to submit designs for a revamped national icon. Finally, the opportunity to distance themselves from the lookalike Australian flag is … [Link]
Mashable » Your fake makeup could contain rat droppings and pee
LONDON — If you like high-end, branded products but don't always shell out for the real deal, you might be a bit grossed out by a warning made on Monday by police in London See also: H&M expands into beauty with a whopping thousand products Cyanide, arsenic, mercury, lead, poison, rat droppings and even human pee have been found in lab … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways you can use technology to avoid being eaten by a shark
Sharks are the natural-born rulers of the ocean, so as the inferior species, humans sometimes need a helping hand to keep out of their way. First the facts: Shark attacks are rare. In Australia in 2014, there were only 11 reported cases of unprovoked shark attack according to data collected by the Australian Shark Attack File. See also: How you can … [Link]
Mashable » 3 truths about millennials that will change the way you manage them
During my HR career, it's been difficult to ignore the uptick in managers complaining about the still (relatively new) challenge of managing Millennials, a generation often perceived as markedly independent and stubborn. If you Google "managing Millennials," you'll find a slew of tips for handling this "difficult breed" of employees. YouTube has a ton of hyperbolic videos. While many are tongue-in-cheek, … [Link]
Mashable » LG G4 is coming to some markets this week
LG’s leather-clad flagship smartphone is arriving in the hands of consumers this week — but only in a handful of markets According to LG, the first market to get the G4 (besides South Korea, where the G4 is already available) will be Hong Kong, followed by Turkey, Russia and Singapore See also: LG's leather G4 is the swiss army knife of … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » A good reason not to miss meetings!
We’re celebrating Victoria Day here in Canada, so here's one of fave retros… choose your office supply weapon! If you enJoyed the comic, please take a second to retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Exclusive: 7 Facebook Events features coming this year and beyond
Facebook’s 1.44 billion users create hundreds of thousands of events on the service every single day. Those events range from small, private dinner parties to Burning Man-themed ragers with guest lists in the hundreds. As Facebook continues to grow in size and influence, its Events team — a group of 30 or so employees, including three data analysts — continues to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 simple bedtime rituals that will make your mornings so much easier
With all the hype on what successful people do in the first few hours of their days, it's no wonder that we're associating mornings more and more with productivity. (Hint: A simple search of "morning productivity" on Google will swamp you with more than enough results.) After all, if there are people out there being extremely efficient before breakfast, squeezing in … [Link]
Mashable » The worst attempt at stealing an ATM caught on camera
Introducing the dumbest thief currently on the loose in Australia. The man, who has not been arrested by police, attempted to pinch an ATM from a service station in Townsville, Queensland. The man is seen on CCTV trying to attach a chain from the stolen ute (pickup truck) he is driving to an ATM within the store. After breaking a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Everyday drugs: Problems with the pill
Cancer risks, cancer protection, mood swings, easier periods – the pros and cons of the revolutionary contraceptive are hard to disentangle (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' will not stop doing horrible things to Sansa Stark
Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 6 may have been titled after the Martells' house words — "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken" — but it was Olenna "The Queen of Thorns" Tyrell who stole the show this time Almost, at least. See also: It was Jon Snow who had to 'kill the boy' on 'Game of Thrones' Her return to King's Landing was … [Link]
Slashdot » First Smart TVs Powered By Firefox OS On Sale In Europe, Worldwide Soon
An anonymous reader writes: The first smart TVs powered by Firefox OS have gone on sale in Europe. Panasonic's line of Viera smart TVs includes six that are powered by Firefox OS — CR850, CR730, CX800, CX750, CX700 and CX680 — including their first curved LED LCD TV. The full global launch of the TVs is expected “in the coming … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Don Draper fan theories for life after 'Mad Men'
Don Draper did not die in the Mad Men series finale, despite what many dreaded or hoped for, depending on your take on the show's smooth-talking, hot mess of an anti-hero. Despite opening up with a high speed desert drive, this was no Mad Men: Fury Road. Instead, Don went on a spiritual journey in California to finally buy what someone … [Link]
Mashable » Who wrote the iconic Coke ad in 'Mad Men' finale: Don or Peggy?
The Mad Men finale left us with many questions, but one remains burning in our brains: who wrote the iconic Coca-Cola ad: Don or Peggy? The "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" ad campaign was actually written by Bill Backer at McCann-Erickson in 1971, but all Mad Men fans know that the show likes to take a few liberties … [Link]
Mashable » All the looks from the 2015 Billboard Music Awards red carpet
Prepare your eyeballs for sequins, thigh slits and unflattering cut-outs: it's the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. It's a very musical Sunday night out in Las Vegas, where our favorite musicians have descended for the not-most important award show of the year. But that doesn't mean they skimped on breaking out their best looks. See also: Billboard Awards through the years: The … [Link]
Mashable » The real story behind the iconic Coke ad in 'Mad Men' finale
The Mad Men series finale ended with Don Draper at peace, freeing himself from his demons, and punctuated by one of the most iconic Coca-Cola commercials in history. But the real story is that Coca-Cola has a re-routed flight, a bunch of pissed-off passengers and some fog to thank for its "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" ad … [Link]
Mashable » The 7 best lady burns from the 'Mad Men' series finale
Mad Men has always really been about the women, and the series finale was no different. While Don fumbled through serenity in California, the ladies took control of their lives Joan realized that sacrificing her career for a man would never fit the life she wants, while Peggy figured out that anyone worth loving recognizes that she's a goddess. Betty proved … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' finale: Where our favorites ended up
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details about the series final of Mad Men. Proceed with caution. The curtain has closed on Mad Men, and what a ride it was. But how did the show wrap up the stories of Don and Co.? See also: 10 'Mad Men' quotes worth remembering Read on for more Take our polls: Read more… BONUS: The … [Link]
Mashable » Kim and Khloe Kardashian's heartfelt live tweets from 'KUWTK: About Bruce'
Kim and Khloe Kardashian are doing their best to respect and support stepfather Bruce Jenner as he makes the transition from male to female Sunday night's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians was the first of a two-part special that follows Bruce's highly publicized transition See also: 7 things to know when speaking about transgender people The special also follows … [Link]
Mashable » Long live Steggy: 'Mad Men' ends with satisfying love confession
Warning: Spoilers from the Mad Men series finale below. In the end, Peggy and Stan were the big winners of the Mad Men series finale. After watching Peggy Olson and Stan Rizzo dance around each other for years, Mad Men fans actually got something they've been waiting for: the ultimate "Steggy" moment. See also: 13 'Mad Men' moments too twisted to … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's Billboard performance was just one long technical difficulty
We’d say Kanye West gave an incredible performance, but we barely caught a word For those watching at home, West's closing performance of "All Day" at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards suffered serious technical difficulties as the sound repeatedly cut out. See also: All the looks from the 2015 Billboard Music Awards red carpet This, coupled with Kanye's decision to perform … [Link]
Mashable » Even Molly Ringwald wants to be Taylor Swift's friend
Taylor Swift's club is apparently hotter than the breakfast club In honor of the 30th anniversary of The Breakfast Club, Molly Ringwald appeared at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards and introduced Simple Minds, who performed the movie's hit song "Don't You Forget About Me." See also: Taylor Swift and her BFF crew kick ass in 'Bad Blood' music video But the performance … [Link]
Slashdot » Blizzard Bans 100,000 Cheaters In Massive "World of Warcraft" Ban Spree
MojoKid writes: Like many MMORPGs, World of Warcraft can be a grind. To sidestep the time commitment required to continually level up a character, gather resources, improve skills, or whatever else is desired, some gamers turn to bots, software that automates the process. The only problem is, Activision Blizzard isn't so keen on this behavior and has dropped the ban … [Link]
Mashable » First trailer for 'Steve Jobs' shows Michael Fassbender in the famous turtleneck
The first teaser trailer of the Aaron Sorkin-penned Steve Job's biopic — appropriately called, Steve Jobs — has just been released. Although the trailer does not offer too much insight into the film, it does deliver a first glance of Michael Fassbender as the late Apple CEO — down to a few seconds of footage of him in the infamous … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen tripped someone at the Billboard Music Awards like a boss
Word to the wise: Don't get in Chrissy Teigen's way The supermodel co-hosted the 2015 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, and on her way to stage to take her throne (mic?), the train of her dress tripped an audience member. Teigen fumbled for a minute but recovered like the graceful queen she is and continued on her way See also: All … [Link]
Mashable » One marine dead and 21 injured in U.S. military aircraft crash in Hawaii
A military aircraft crashed near the Bellows Air Force Base in Waimanalo, Hawaii, on Sunday, killing one marine and injuring 21 others. See also: School kids get impromptu lesson when military helicopter makes emergency landing Twenty-two Marines were aboard at the time, and the other 21 were transported to local hospitals for assessment and treatment, the U.S. Marine Corps said in … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a sweet Paul Walker tribute from the Billboard Music Awards
The song "See You Again" from the Furious 7 soundtrack has topped the Billboard charts for weeks now, so it's only fitting that Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth, featuring violinist Lindsey Stirling, performed the sweet song during Sunday's Billboard Music Awards The performance acted as a touching tribute for the late Paul Walker, with the final scenes from Furious 7 … [Link]
Mashable » Sam Smith's silent speech at Billboard Awards was aww-dorable
Sam Smith is adorable, even when he can't speak Smith won Top Male Artist during Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, but after recent surgery on his vocal cords, he couldn't actually speak during his acceptance speech. Instead, he took a page from Love Actually and used cue cards to thank his fans — and sent a message to a few of his … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey's Billboard Music Awards performance hit some of the right notes
At least she showed up, guys. And, at moments, she sparkled (though somewhat literally) Diva extrodinaire Mariah Carey made her first appearance on the Billboard Music Awards stage in 17 years Sunday night, performing "Infinity." See also: All the looks from the 2015 Billboard Music Awards red carpet In true Mariah fashion, she wore a dazzling dress, which help distract … [Link]
Mashable » Balmain confirmed as H&M's next big collaborator
While the world was awaiting Taylor Swift to debut her highly anticipated music video for Bad Blood, another big announcement was in the works: the next H&M collaboration TONIGHT. #BadBloodMusicVideo World Premiere OPENING the @OfficialBBMAs at 8/7ct on the on @ABCNetwork! — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 17, 2015 On the red carpet for Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing, … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift has her own 'Bad Blood' emoji because she gets what she wants
You might think that the most extensive social media campaign a music video has ever had would be over once the world finally saw the star-studded "Bad Blood" video, but Taylor Swift isn't done yet The singer took a break from the 1989 world tour to premiere her latest video at the awards show on Sunday. And because T-Swift's power knows … [Link]
Slashdot » Baton Bob Receives $20,000 Settlement For Coerced Facebook Post
McGruber writes: After arresting him during a June 2013 street performance, Atlanta Police Officers forced costumed street performer "Baton Bob" to make a pro-police statement on his Facebook page before they would allow him to be released on bond. Social media coverage of the incident triggered a six-month internal police investigation into the arrest. Atlanta Police Officer H.J. Davis was … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and her BFF crew kick ass in 'Bad Blood' music video
At this point, it's easier to say who is not in Taylor Swift's new music video for "Bad Blood" — Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Katy Perry Swift premiered the highly anticipated music video during Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, unleashing her gaggle of ass-kicking best friends on the world. And it was FIERCE. It slayed. Nothing has ever and will ever … [Link]
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