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 » New Chrome Extension Uses Sound To Share URLs Between Devices
itwbennett writes: Google Tone is an experimental feature that could be used to easily and instantly share browser pages, search results, videos and other pages among devices, according to Google Research. "The initial prototype used an efficient audio transmission scheme that sounded terrible, so we played it beyond the range of human hearing," researcher Alex Kauffmann and software engineer Boris … [Link]
Mashable » Trippy song uses samples from classic Disney movies to create dance music
The Disney animations of yore just got a makeover Nick Bertke, also known as "Pogo," is an Australian artist who specializes in unique remixes. In this particular Pogo remix, Bertke samples songs and dialogue from classic animated Disney movies to create music that sounds like it could be played in the club We should all be so lucky to have … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bigger brains help female fish outwit predators and live longer
For the first time, bigger brains have been found to help animals survive. The discovery sheds light on how bigger human brains might have evolved 
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Mashable » Bowser moves into an executive position at Nintendo
Doug Bowser is Nintendo's new vice president of sales. Doug. Bowser. Yup. They really went there. Bowser's hiring is announced in a cheeky press release that touts his decades of experience, sans fire breath, and his in-name-only relation to the longtime thorn in Mario's side. Nice one, Nintendo. See also: Meeting Mario: An insider's perspective on working at Nintendo Now Bowser doesn't … [Link]
Slashdot » Huawei's LiteOS Internet of Things Operating System Is a Minuscule 10KB
Mark Wilson writes: Chinese firm Huawei today announces its IoT OS at an event in Beijing. The company predicts that within a decade there will be 100 billion connected devices and it is keen for its ultra-lightweight operating system to be at the heart of the infrastructure. Based on Linux, LiteOS weighs in at a mere 10KB — smaller than … [Link]
Mashable » Apple may be working on an app to control home products, report says
As the first batch of Apple's HomeKit-compatible products get ready to ship, we're starting to learn a little bit more about how the company's smart home platform will eventually work Despite early rumblings that Apple wouldn't be rolling out a Home-dedicated app, it looks like we could get just that. See also: The Internet of Things: Everything You Need to Know … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SmartBear Steps Up API Monitoring Capabilities in Latest AlertSite UXM Release
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ProgrammableWeb.com » 3scale API Management Platform Now Supports Updated Swagger 2.0
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Mashable » World's first size-22 supermodel lands major magazine cover
Tess Holliday is the world's largest supermodel, signed under MiLK Model Management. Now she's having a big moment in her career, gracing the cover of People magazine's upcoming Body Issue. See also: These women used social media to reclaim their bodies I can finally share what I was up to in Palm Springs this weekend.. Shooting the cover of @Peoplemag out … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Oldest broken bone reveals our ancestors' switch to life on land
The first known leg break could only have happened on land, pushing back the transition of our four-legged ancestors from water to land by 2 million years 
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Mashable » Can an onboard hacker really make a plane fly sideways?
Can someone hack an airplane’s in-flight entertainment system and take control of the aircraft? It’s a fair question and a horrifying possibility raised by no less than the FBI and a hacker who claims he did just that Before you cancel your flights and start Google-mapping your next road trip, you may want to consider the facts of this case and … [Link]
Mashable » California oil spill estimates grow as slick spreads across 9 miles
Slicks of oil that spilled into California coastal waters from an onshore pipeline spanned a total of 9 miles Wednesday, and a company official said the line was operating at full capacity when it broke, suggesting much more oil escaped than initially estimated. The oil that spilled Tuesday off southern Santa Barbara County formed two slicks, said Coast Guard Capt. Jennifer … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » How we got to the HTTP/2 and HPACK RFCs
Download a free copy of HTTP/2. This post is an excerpt by Ilya Grigorik from High Performance Browser Networking, the essential guide to networking and web performance for web developers. SPDY was an experimental protocol, developed at Google and announced … [Link]
Popular Science » U.S. Arrests Chinese Professor For Stealing Acoustic Secrets
On Saturday, the United States arrested Hao Zhang, a professor at China’s Tianjin University, as he landed in Los Angeles. The charges brought against him, detailed in an… [Link]
Mashable » People will always have a problem with TV rape scenes — and that's a good thing
[Warning: If you haven't seen Game of Thrones Season 5 episode 6 or read the George R.R. Martin book A Dance With Dragons, prepare for spoilers in the next few paragraphs.] Sen. Claire McCaskill is done with Game of Thrones, and the Missouri politician is not alone Sunday night's episode of the HBO hit depicted the rape of Sansa Stark, one … [Link]
Slashdot » How 1990s Encryption Backdoors Put Today's Internet In Jeopardy
An anonymous reader writes: While debate swirls in Washington D.C. about new encryption laws, the consequences of the last crypto war is still being felt. Logjam vulnerabilities making headlines today is "a direct result of weakening cryptography legislation in the 1990s," researcher J. Alex Halderman said. "Thanks to Moore's law and improvements in cryptanalysis, the ability to break that crypto … [Link]
Mashable » First-ever 3D human heart simulator may lead to better treatments
A French company better known for designing aircraft systems announced Wednesday that, on May 29, it will release the world’s first commercially available, scientifically accurate, simulated 3-dimensional (3D) model of a whole, healthy heart The model may, with fine-tuning and additional development, help to revolutionize the way that cardiologists match treatments to individual heart patients. The culmination of the first phase … [Link]
Mashable » Wage protesters bring McDonald's Illinois headquarters to a standstill
Protesters rallying for fair wages for fast food employees on Wednesday brought traffic near McDonald's headquarters in a Chicago suburb to a standstill. The rally was held on the first of two days of planned demonstrations to coincide with the company's annual shareholder meeting, which will take place on Thursday. McDonald's was forced to close a restaurant near the Oak Brook, … [Link]
Popular Science » 5 Ways Obama Says Climate Change Poses A 'Severe Threat' To National Security
Today, President Obama addressed the graduating class of the Coast Guard academy in a speech that mentioned the phrase 'climate change' 26 times. It might seem strange… [Link]
Mashable » Man who flew gyrocopter to US Capitol faces 9 years in prison for stunt
A Florida man who piloted a gyrocopter through miles of America's most restricted airspace before landing at the U.S. Capitol is now facing charges that carry up to 9½ years in prison. See also: Florida mailman lands gyrocopter on U.S. Capitol lawn in political stunt The U.S. attorney's office for the District of Columbia said Wednesday in a statement that a … [Link]
Slashdot » The Brainteaser Elon Musk Asks New SpaceX Engineers
Nerval's Lobster writes: The latest biography of Elon Musk, by technology journalist Ashlee Vance, provides an in-depth look into how the entrepreneur and tech titan built Tesla Motors and SpaceX from the ground up. For developers and engineers, getting a job at SpaceX is difficult, with a long interviewing/testing process… and for some candidates, there's a rather unique final step: … [Link]
Mashable » Hoodie with pocket for pets is the uniform of separation anxiety
When your dog or cat sits on your lap, you're not allowed to stand up. That's the law, and it may wreak havoc on your productivity level, but how dare you even think of moving? But now you can purchase a hoodie with a built in pocket to house appropriately-sized furballs. And we're not going to suggest that you trap them … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Supernova space bullets could have seeded Earth's iron core
Stellar explosions seed the universe with heavy elements, and they might have produced dense clouds of iron that went on to form other stars and planets 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Web Audio Node.JS, Riot Games, Amazon Libraries
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 » Microsoft's Outlook team is working on a chat-style email app called Flow
It looks like Microsoft has a new email app up its sleeve. The team behind Outlook is working on an instant messaging-like email app for iPhone called Flow, according to a description of the app, which surfaced on Twitter See also: Windows 10 seems to run faster than OS X on the new MacBook Flow, which was first spotted by Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » Strangely mesmerizing timelapse of cactus blooming
Nature is majestically bizarre, sometimes. Which also means it's really cool to watch YouTuber Todd F captured the totally ethereal process of his cactus blooming — and looking like some sort of strange, tentacled alien. Or something out of Little Shop of Horrors, perhaps? Watch your back, Todd. If that plants starts wanting to feed on people, RUN. This is … [Link]
Mashable » The beginning of Bill Murray and David Letterman's bromance
David Letterman's 33-year tenure in late-night television draws to a close Wednesday night, so it's time to wax nostalgic about his first-ever interview, with none other than Bill Murray The interview took place in 1982 on NBC's Late Night, which Letterman hosted for 11 years before moving to CBS' Late Show. (Murray was also Letterman's first guest on that show.) See … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Rugged Cylinder Take To The Skies
From the body type alone, Sprite looks less like a drone and more like a sleek and modern water bottle aimed at hikers. It's a far cry from the standard four-rotored body… [Link]
Slashdot » Learn About The Technology Education And Literacy in Schools Program (Video #2)
Quoting our intro from yesterday's 'Part One' video: 'The Technology Education And Literacy in Schools program (TEALS to its friends), started with one volunteer, a Berkeley CS grad named Kevin Wang who taught high school for a while, then went to Microsoft for a much higher salary than he got from teaching. But before long, he was getting up early … [Link]
Mashable » Most detailed image of Medusa Nebula captured by the Very Large Telescope
A multi-colored cloud of gas representing one of the last gasps of a dying star glows about 1,500 light-years from Earth. A powerful telescope in the Southern Hemisphere captured a new photo of the beautiful cloud, called a planetary nebula, shining in space. Released Wednesday, this image of the Medusa Nebula represents the most detailed photo ever taken of the cosmic … [Link]
Mashable » 4 lessons business leaders can learn from hockey legend Steve Yzerman
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. Even when my New York Rangers or San Jose Sharks don't make the cut, I love the Stanley Cup playoffs. As I watch things heat up this year, I keep fixating on the legacy of Steve … [Link]
Mashable » Cannes review: Michael Caine in 'Youth' drops too much heavy wisdom
CANNES, France — If you are going to ruminate on the melancholy nature of mortality, you might as well go do it in style. Youth, Paolo Sorrentino's follow-up to his Best Foreign Language Oscar-winner The Great Beauty, is one of the more gorgeous films you are likely to see this year, and it looked particularly fabulous projected in the Cannes Film … [Link]
New Scientist – News » These sparkly sea organisms are an eerie omen of climate change
A bloom of bioluminescent plankton has wowed crowds along a river in Southern Tasmania this week, but it could be a warning sign of climate change 
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Mashable » Kristin Chenoweth, Vanessa Hudgens to perform at 2015 Tony Awards
Kristin Chenoweth will be pulling double duty at this year's Tony Awards. The actress and singer will co-host and perform at the theater world's biggest night. Chenoweth is also a best actress nominee this year for her work in the musical comedy On the Twentieth Century. Other big names will also perform at the 69th annual Tonys, including Chita Rivera (also … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic State extremists seize ancient town of Palmyra
Islamic State militants have seized near-complete control of the ancient town of Palmyra, Syrian activists said on Wednesday, though it remained unclear how close to the famed archaeological site they have come. See also: Photos of Palmyra show why this ancient Syrian city must be saved before ISIS destroys it The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that government forces collapsed … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Curry's adorable daughter sparks NBA Twitter's dumbest 'debate' ever
Jesus Christ, good people of NBA Twitter. Get a goddamn grip On Tuesday night, league MVP Steph Curry was joined following a playoff win at the post-game interview podium by his absolutely adorable 2-year-old daughter, Riley. Riley proved herself to be the real MVP by stealing the show through a range of charming and harmless toddler shenanigans Now — someway, somehow … [Link]
Popular Science » This Year, Summer Is One Glorious Week Longer [Infographic]
In these United States summer is unofficially the sunny, sweltering weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. And this year, that means we get an extra week. [Link]
Slashdot » Grand Theft Auto V Keeps Raking In Money
jones_supa writes: At end of 2013, Grand Theft Auto V made $800 million during initial 24 hours of sales. The title keeps churning profit as the publisher Take-Two closes the book on fiscal year 2015, which ended March 31. The company reported better-than-expected profits of $54.3 million atop revenue of $427.7 million in its fourth quarter, a significant improvement over … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » KFC Saves Touchscreens From Greasy Paws
KFC in Germany has run a one-week promotion making it easier for customers to keep using their gadgets while enjoying finger licking goodness. They did so by creating special tray mats with a built-in keyboard that can connect to your smartphone or tablet by Bluetooth, meaning you can type without touching your screen — something that can be both tricky … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray took a Bill Murray-like tumble
Bill Murray took a bit of a topple on MSNBC last night After helping David Letterman celebrate his last show on Tuesday night (by jumping out of a cake), Murray went out to party for a little bit before appearing on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. When Murray showed up to the MSNBC set, his ability balance on a … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook: Apple Watch in stores by June, Apple Pay coming to China 'soon'
The Apple Watch has virtually sold out since launching on April 24, but that may not be the case for much longer Company CEO Tim Cook reportedly told Apple employees during a trip to China last week that Apple Stores, including those in the country, will begin carrying the coveted device "by June," according to 9to5Mac. Currently, the Apple Watch is … [Link]
Mashable » College brings graduation to hospital after woman gives birth early
Juliet Smith was unable to attend her graduation ceremony from Guilford College on Friday, but her school made sure that she received her very own commencement ceremony. The pregnant college senior's due date wasn't until June 9, but her baby Milo made an unexpectedly early entrance into the world on March 15 at 11:57 p.m., just two hours after her water … [Link]
Popular Science » Could Genetic Engineering Make Non-Addictive Heroin?
Synthetic versions of opiates like morphine and heroin have been prohibitively expensive to make, so the drugs are still made the old-fashioned way, from opium poppies. Now… [Link]
New Scientist – News » The big bang blip: Solving the mystery of why matter exists
Matter and antimatter should have wiped each other out at the universe's birth. The upgraded Large Hadron Collider aims to find why matter alone survived (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Where the 2016 presidential candidates stand on the NSA
The NSA found itself again at the center of American politics this week, albeit briefly, as Republican presidential candidates Chris Christie and Rand Paul took opposite stances on whether to rein in the agency's power Many Americans weren't much aware of the NSA's purpose, until former agency contractor Edward Snowden unveiled the scope of its spying network in 2013. Now the … [Link]
Slashdot » Eugene Kaspersky: "Our Business Is Saving the World From Computer Villains"
blottsie writes: While the nature of Kaspersky's relationship with the Kremlin remains, at the very least, a matter of contention, his company's influence is anything but hazy. On top of their successful antivirus business, Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered key details about the now-infamous Stuxnet virus, which was deployed by the U.S. and Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities. Kaspersky analysts … [Link]
Mashable » Rand Paul takes over Senate floor to excoriate NSA surveillance
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul has begun speaking out against legislation that would renew the NSA's broad surveillance powers established under 2001's USA PATRIOT Act The junior senator from Kentucky began at 1:18 p.m. EDT and appears set to give an extended speech detailing his many problems with the NSA and the surveillance methods it employs to monitor American citizens See … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft's Plans To Fork And Extend Node.js Alarms Developers
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Mashable » Tiny dog goes for a run around dewy yard, lives his best life
This is how we imagine dogs exercise in heaven. In this idyllic photo from Reddit user Babolattack, a tiny little pup runs free through a field of dew, making swirls in the grass with each joyful leap. No one in the world is happier than this dog is at the exact moment this picture was taken. See also: Dogs photographed after … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel Finally Reveals New Details About Its Post-Secret Wars Universe
There have been a lot of changes in the Marvel universe lately. This is probably due to the fact that Marvel wants to ensure continuity between its ever growing movie line and its monthly comic line up. With the recent Secret Wars, many shifts have happened and a lot has gone on. But many fans have been wondering quietly about … [Link]
Popular Science » This Futuristic Concrete Heals Itself With Built-In Bacteria
Concrete has been a go-to building material since Roman times. It’s durable, easy to make, and relatively inexpensive. There’s just one problem: It has a tendency to… [Link]
Slashdot » Do Russian Uranium Deals Threaten World Supply Security?
Lasrick writes: A recent article in the New York Times notes that the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and associated firms are gaining control of a growing number of uranium resources and mining operations. The article, headlined Cash Flowed to Clinton Foundation Amid Russian Uranium Deal focuses on donations to charities connected to former US President Bill Clinton and his … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' was a different game before we all started complaining about it
“You should be proud of what you did and you should know we've made a ton of mistakes, and we're gonna fix 'em." That's what Bungie co-founder Jason Jones told his team on the day Destiny shipped last September, as community and marketing relations manager Eric "Urk" Osborne remembers it. House of Wolves, the game's second expansion, arrives this week, and Jones' launch day … [Link]
Mashable » 21 stupid humans who will miss David Letterman the most
David Letterman may be leaving late-night TV but the memories of people doing stupid tricks with their bodies on the Late Show stage will live on. Regular people have found their 15 seconds of fame via "Stupid Human Tricks" for years. For those unfamiliar, the Late Show segment features people doing weird tricks with their bodies — basically, exactly what the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virtual worlds so good they'll change our grasp on real life
New simulation technology is not just revolutionising gaming, it could transform the way we model everything from disease to economic markets and ecosystems (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » The ultimate American BBQ road trip
In just 3,478 miles, you can taste test the best barbecue the United States has to offer. Or at least, the best it has to offer according to TripAdvisor, which released its list of the top-rated BBQ joints on Wednesday. See also: 26 weird museums to visit for the ultimate American road trip The travel website compiled the rankings based on … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing Irish murals support yes vote in marriage equality referendum
On May 22, history will be written — if Ireland becomes the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage via popular vote, as the polls suggest Gearing up for this historic referendum, artists have taken to the streets, walls and building facades — indeed, all kinds of public surfaces — to advocate for legalization Here's a brief look at … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » US Census Bureau Adds City SDK to Aid National Day of Civic Hacking
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that its new City SDK will sit as the centerpiece of one of the challenges at the upcoming National Day of Civic Hacking.
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Mashable » LG unveils a super-thin OLED TV you can stick to a wall
LG Display has unveiled an extremely thin and light OLED display prototype, paving the way for a new generation of super-thin TVs. The new OLED panel measures 55 inches diagonally, weighs 4.2 pounds and is only 0.97mm (0.04 inches) thick. Best of all — you can simply stick it to a wall with a magnetic mat See also: LG goes all-in … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly lady is the fearless dancer we all want to be
When you're making music that has the power to stop an old lady on the street and inspire her to head-bang on all fours, you're likely on to something. A beat-boxing street performer in Brussels shared footage of his totally absurd experience of performing for a dancing old woman, who stopped to do her thang in the city square. But … [Link]
Mashable » 3D-printed camera case helps dogs take pictures when they're happy
"Heartography" is a type of photography that automatically snaps pictures based on biological signals indicating happiness, so of course, dogs, being the purest vessels of joy on the planet, are the ideal candidates to test out the technology Nikon created a 3D-printed camera strap and case that activates when the photographer is happyAccording to their website, the elastic strap monitors … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking PSA shows that a dog's loyalty never ends
Public service announcement: This video will make you cry at your desk. PSAs have an incredible ability to hit you right in the feels, but this short story from Argentina featuring an elderly man and his faithful dog may destroy you, so be prepared. Directed by Rodrigo Garcia Saiz, the short clip, which features a depiction of the famous Japanese … [Link]
Mashable » Your right to an abortion may depend on your zip code
The right to an abortion is a right protected by the United States constitution. The Supreme Court made that clear more than four decades ago when it ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman's decision to seek the medical procedure falls within her right to privacy But to women living in Tennessee, that right may as well not exist This … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » TADAAAA! It’s Done! [Comic]
The life of a frond end developer… [Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post TADAAAA! It’s Done! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chatting with endangered possums may be the ticket to save them
How do you check how many of the critically endangered fairy possums are still around? Talk to them, of course 
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Slashdot » Canadian Piracy Rates Plummet As Industry Points To New Copyright Notice System
An anonymous reader writes: Canada's copyright notice-and-notice system took effect earlier this year, leading to thousands of notifications being forwarded by Internet providers to their subscribers. Since its launch, there have been serious concerns about the use of notices to demand settlements and to shift the costs of enforcement to consumers and Internet providers. Yet reports indicate that piracy rates … [Link]
Mashable » High-impact innovation: 4 world-changing technologies you won't believe exist today
Presented By the Infiniti Q50There’s you. Then there’s you with tech that helps make you a better you.Robots that look like large dogs, balloons with LTE floating in the stratosphere, 3D printers that produce living cells and a machine that turns your sewage into drinking water — these are not innovations predicted to arrive 20 years from now.Rather, they exist today, … [Link]
Mashable » Take a number: Huawei is latest tech company eyeing the Internet of Things
Chinese manufacturer Huawei is the latest tech company to jump on the Internet of Things bandwagon, debuting a new operating system of its own. The company announced in Beijing on Wednesday the arrival of its Liteos software, which works with web-connected devices, according to the Financial Times See also: The Internet of Things: Everything You Need to Know In 2 Minutes … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Unravelling capitalism's hidden networks of power
A new way to measure the complexity of banks and multinational firms shows that it is not just their size that is important in a financial crisis 
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Mashable » Space X's retro Mars posters depict the red planet as a travel destination
Traveling to Mars may not seem glamorous, but these new retro posters from SpaceX will make the journey seems like a travel destination on par with early Disney World Elon Musk's rocket and spacecraft company SpaceX was created in 2002 to design and create advanced rockets and spacecraft, but its ultimate goal is to "enable people to live on other planets," … [Link]
Popular Science » You Could One Day Be Identified By Your Unique 'Brainprint'
Sometimes, other people interpret your words differently than you may have intended–like you’re not on the same wavelength. Turns out that the neuroscience backs up that… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Samsung to Kill Wallet API on June 30
Samsung is prepared to close its Wallet for good. The app, which launched several years ago, never caught on with consumers and Samsung recognizes the need to scrap the endeavor. That means the API will go dark, too, so developers will need to update their own apps and services accordingly.
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New Scientist – News » Leeuwenhoek's 'animalcules', just as he saw them 340 years ago
When Leeuwenhoek first observed microbes, his findings were met with scepticism. Now images captured using his microscope show exactly what he could see 
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Slashdot » Adblock Plus Launches Adblock Browser: a Fork of Firefox For Android
An anonymous reader writes: Adblock Plus has launched Adblock Browser for Android. Currently in beta, the company's first browser was created by taking the open source Firefox for Android and including Adblock Plus out-of-the-box. The Firefox Sync functionality is disabled, as is the ability to use other addons. "Adblock Plus for Android got kicked out of Google Play along with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nintendo of America Hires Bowser as Sales VP
Yep, this is actually serious, geeks. I normally wouldn’t post something from a “just hired” press release, but this is just too good to pass up. I normally don't care about "we hired a dude" press releases, but just this once…. pic.twitter.com/QfdKFvoKDa — Jeremy Parish (@gamespite) May 20, 2015 In other related news, it was just announced that the long-running … [Link]
Mashable » Gig economy workers at Uber and Lyft aren't happy, survey finds
Some call it the sharing economy. Others simply call it a disappointment. Services like Uber, TaskRabbit and Airbnb rocketed to fame (and gained imitators) more than five years ago, fueled by the rise of a more informal "gig economy" and a workforce weakened by the recession of 2008. Bolstering their growth was greater adoption of smartphones and, eventually, greater access to … [Link]
Mashable » The bin Laden files: An intimate view of a terrorist leader's final years
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence has released more than 100 documents it says were seized from Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan when Navy SEALs killed the al-Qaeda leader in 2011. Mashable is parsing through the documents below — here are some of the most interesting finds from bin Laden's years of seclusion. [View the story "Osama … [Link]
Mashable » Google set to free Photos from Google+ once and for all
Google is gearing up to launch a photo-sharing service independent of Google+, a new report suggests. According to Bloomberg, the company is building a photo tool that will not only retain the functionality of Google+ Photos, but also allow users to directly post pictures to other social networks such as Facebook and Twitter See also: Magical Chrome extension puts tabs to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio Adds Instant Messaging Service to API Portfolio
Moving to extend the scope of the communications services it exposes via REST APIs, Twilio announced at the Signal 2015 conference this week that it is adding an instant messaging service to its portfolio.
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Way To Solve a Unique Networking Issue?
New submitter petro-tech writes: I work as a service technician, maintaining and repairing gas pumps and POS equipment. In my day to day activities, one that consumes a ton of time and is relatively regular is the process of upgrading the software on pumps. This is done by connecting to the pump via direct ethernet from my laptop, then running … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Max' set to 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' theme — it's a miracle!
Months later, you still have the incredible Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt theme song stuck in your head And now a genius has swapped out footage of Ellie Kemper and her Mole Sisters with scenes from Charlize Theron's new feminist action flick about a post-apocalyptic cult, soundtracking them with the sitcom's upbeat anthem. The Unbreakable Imperator Furiosa jumps off moving trucks, fires … [Link]
Popular Science » Can Two People Repopulate Earth?
Sci-Fi movies present no shortage of doomsday scenarios–asteroids, climate change and supervolcanoes just to name a few. But let’s say that one of these situations actually occurs, and humans are annihilated with the exception of one male and one female. Could humanity survive? The answer is a resounding…maybe, with the only certainty being that the surviving couple is going to … [Link]
Mashable » Osama bin Laden worried about global warming, too
Osama bin Laden viewed global climate change through a religious lens, and was concerned about its impacts on poor and vulnerable Muslims worldwide, according to a document released by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Wednesday The document, which is a letter addressed to "My Islamic Nation," was one of about 100 documents the office of the DNI says were … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Tying software and hardware together through art
One of the thesesbehind our Solid Conference is that the stacks — the ranges of knowledge that technologists need to understand — are expanding so that the formerly separate disciplines of hardware and software are merging. Specific expertise is still … [Link]
Mashable » Osama bin Laden penned this letter to America while in hiding
A trove of letters and documents uncovered during the 2011 raid on the northern Pakistan compound where Osama bin Laden was hiding were released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday, providing a snapshot of the terror leader's life on the run. See also: Here are the books Osama bin Laden was reading Among the collection was … [Link]
Mashable » 10 quotes to fill the David Letterman-sized hole in your life
In his early Late Show days, David Letterman took inspiration from former iconic comedians like Johnny Carson and Steve Allen. His career inevitably paved the way for future comics to succeed But between Top Ten lists and stupid human tricks, the late-night host provided more than just laughs and comedy stars. Some of Letterman's best lines come from a place of … [Link]
Mashable » Despite NSA leaks, many Americans haven't changed their privacy settings
Contrary to the view that people have "nothing to hide" from the government, most Americans are pro-privacy but ill-equipped to fully protect their information. New research shows more Americans consider privacy matters to be "very important," in particularly who collects and stores their personal information. But a large majority are finding it difficult to keep the government and private companies out … [Link]
Mashable » Hailo introduces 'heterophobic' taxi driver ahead of marriage equality vote in Ireland
LONDON — Hailo joined the marriage-equality debate in Ireland with a new video featuring a "heterophobic" taxi driver. The cab service posted the video, which aims to "show just how ridiculous discrimination is," on Tuesday, days before Ireland will vote on same-sex marriage. See also: Give me your hand: Irish couples fighting for gay marriage In it, the cabbie subjects his … [Link]
Mashable » Google apologizes after racist Maps searches direct users to the White House
Google apologized on Tuesday after a Washington Post reader discovered that typing "n****r house" in the global view of Google Maps returned results for the White House. If users search for "n****r king" in the Washington, D.C. view, Google Maps zooms in on the same location in what appears a racial slur directed at President Barack Obama. The company issued a … [Link]
Popular Science » 'The Science Guy' Talks About His Space Sail
In 1976, renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan brought a weird, reflective prop with him to the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The toy was a mockup of a solar sail—a… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » JCVD’s Bloodsport is Hilarious as a Mentos Commercial [Video]
Totally works! [u3cL49W518] The post JCVD’s Bloodsport is Hilarious as a Mentos Commercial [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Critical Vulnerability In NetUSB Driver Exposes Millions of Routers To Hacking
itwbennett writes: NetUSB, a service that lets devices connected over USB to a computer be shared with other machines on a local network or the Internet, is implemented in Linux-based embedded systems, such as routers, as a kernel driver. Once enabled, it opens a server that listens on TCP port 20005 for connecting clients. Security researchers from a company called … [Link]
Mashable » Sure, Stephen Curry won the game, but his daughter stole the show
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry may have led his team to a victory over Houston in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, but his daughter was the true MVP. Curry's 2-year-old daughter, Riley, clearly wanted the post-game interview to be all about her as she urged her daddy to "be quiet" and waved to … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify adds video and running feature that will match music to your footsteps
Video might save the Internet radio star Spotify announced its expansion into streaming video and podcasts as well as new features during a splashy New York City event that featured Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer from Comedy Central's Broad City, Dutch DJ Tiesto, and singer D'Angelo. It wasn't quite Tidal's Hall of Fame of musical artists, but Spotify's eclectic group brought … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna wants to trademark 'Robyn,' but DC Comics isn't having it
Bitch better have my comic books DC Entertainment is attempting to stop the masked villain, known to residents of Gotham as Rihanna, from trademarking her real first name "Robyn," claiming it is too similar to the name of Batman's trusty sidekick "Robin." See also: Rihanna's Met Gala dress: We found memes in a hopeless place Rihanna’s firm, Roraj Trade, attempted to … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel's emotional goodbye to his hero, David Letterman
Jimmy Kimmel got real emotional while sending off David Letterman. Tuesday night was Jimmy Kimmel's turn to pay tribute to his idol and comedic inspiration, David Letterman. Kimmel shares how he was a Letterman fan even as a kid, showing pictures from his Letterman-themed 16th birthday party and even how Letterman was the inspiration behind the license plate number on … [Link]
Mashable » Obama administration recasts climate change as a national security issue
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday highlighted the national security risks that climate change poses, featuring it prominently in a commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut. The White House also released a new report on Tuesday that summarizes findings from numerous federal assessments, each of which has identified the potentially costly and destabilizing impacts of global warming. … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the books Osama bin Laden was reading
Osama bin Laden was an avid reader. The al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind spent years in hiding after the United States invaded Afghanistan. He was eventually traced to a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where he was killed by commandos in a 2011 raid. See also: Pre-9/11 photos show Osama Bin Laden in his Afghanistan hideout On Wednesday, the U.S. released … [Link]
Mashable » Secret military space plane launches into orbit with Bill Nye's first LightSail
A secret military space plane and a tiny satellite with a special form of propulsion launched into space Wednesday. The U.S. Air Force's uncrewed X-37B space plane and the Planetary Society's LightSail flew to orbit atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 11:05 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida This marks the X-37B's fourth mission … [Link]
Mashable » Jamie Foxx effortlessly channels Mick Jagger and Jennifer Hudson
We knew Jamie Foxx could sing (thanks, Ray), and we knew he could be funny (Horrible Bosses), so why has it taken so long for him to try out Jimmy Fallon's Wheel of Musical Impressions? Foxx struts around the stage as a pitch-perfect Mick Jagger, belts out a breathy version of the Toys-R-Us jingle as John Legend and blows everyone … [Link]
Slashdot » Oregon Testing Pay-Per-Mile Driving Fee To Replace Gas Tax
schwit1 tips news that Oregon will become the first U.S. state to test a program to replace their gas tax with a fee for each mile citizens drive on public roads. The 5,000 people voluntarily participating in the test will be charged 1.5 cents per mile. Revenue from gas tax has been on the decline as vehicles get more fuel … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer has taken the dog mom thing way too far
Amy Schumer is having a tough time dropping off her pug, Addison, for his first day at doggy daycare. "I got him when he was 10 minutes old. I'm still breastfeeding him." So Rachel Dratch shames her for adopting a puppy because no one wants to adopt senior dogs. The following exchange is a brilliant tournament of helicopter pup parenting, … [Link]
Mashable » New footage sheds light on Freddie Gray's fatal journey in police van
Freddie Gray's fatal journey in the back of a Baltimore police van on April 12 still remain shrouded in mystery. But a new video may shed light on a key moment in the 45-minute journey that would ultimately lead to his death and spark massive protests over police brutality The video shows Gray sprawled halfway out of the van on his … [Link]
Mashable » KFC's paper-thin keyboards make it easier to eat fried chicken while texting
Kentucky Fried Chicken wants to make sure you don't get your phone all greasy while you're eating. The fast food chain's Tray Typers are Bluetooth keyboards installed into food trays, which sync with customers' smartphones and tablets. The campaign only ran for a week in restaurants in Germany; KFC handed one out with each order during the opening week of new … [Link]
Mashable » It's no 'Back to the Future IV,' but Doc Brown returns in 'Lego Dimensions' trailer
Even Christopher Lloyd can't hold back a goofy grin as he utters the two words that will forever be synonymous with his illustrious career: "Great Scott!" Doc Brown is the star of WB Games' latest trailer for Lego Dimensions, which looks poised to take on so-called "toys-to-life" games, such as Skylanders and Disney Infinity, when it arrives later this year. Much like its … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray demands that David Letterman stays on TV
Bill Murray is not ready for David Letterman's Late Show departure Murray and Letterman have had a longstanding friendship, as the comedian's been a featured guest on the Late Show many times over the years. Murray was even Letterman's first guest on Late Night when the host took over the show in 1982. See also: 8 comedians who worked for … [Link]
Mashable » 'The money is sh*t': World's most honest job advert posted in Scotland
A restaurant owner in Glasgow, Scotland, has posted potentially the most honest job advert ever, looking for a chef at his new American diner where the kitchen is "the size of a closet" and "the money is shit." In the advert, which was listed on classified-ads site Gumtree but has since been removed (with a cached version still available), a man … [Link]
Slashdot » Martian Moons May Have Formed Like Earth's
sciencehabit writes: Astronomers have long believed that Mars snatched its two moons — Phobos and Deimos — from the asteroid belt. That would explain why the objects look like asteroids—dark, crater-pocked, and potato-shaped. But computer simulations by two independent teams of astronomers (abstract 1, abstract 2) indicated that Mars's moons formed much like ours did, after a giant space rock … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt and his cool vest show off 'Jurassic World' stunt skills
So the dinosaurs in Jurassic World may be CGI, but the stunts are totally real. Proving that he's so much more than just an actor, Chris Pratt brought viewers behind the scenes to reveal his pre-stunt warm-up routine and show off his extreme stunt skills Amy Schumer channels Honey Boo Boo to mock child beauty pageants Fluffy dogs befriend every … [Link]
Mashable » Pranksters plant recording devices around New York City in anti-NSA stunt
A number of recording devices are lying around coffee shops, restaurants and bars in New York City, according to two men who say they put them there as part of a months-long listening campaign to find terrorists. The men say they are operating pro bono as "third-party contractors in an unofficial capacity" for the National Security Agency. They told Mashable the … [Link]
Mashable » Delta Air Lines made the most Internet-y in-flight safety video the Internet has ever seen
Love the Internet? Delta sure hopes you do. In the airline's new in-flight safety video, nearly every viral sensation you can think of makes an appearance. Double rainbow guy, doge, Nyan Cat…the list goes on See also: Air New Zealand's Hobbit Safety Video Is the 'Most Epic Ever Made' Many airlines are now trying to go viral with their in-flight … [Link]
Slashdot » After a Year of Secret Field-Testing, Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs Are Here
An anonymous reader writes: Today, an Icelandic prosthetic-maker announced that two amputees have been testing brain-controlled bionic legs for over a year. The devices respond to impulses in the subjects' residual limbs, via sensors that were implanted in simple, 15-minute-long procedures. "When the electrical impulse from his brain reaches the base of his leg, a pair of sensors embedded in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Barcode your egg and sperm cells to avoid IVF mix-ups
A tiny polysilicon tag can label both eggs and semen, reducing the risk of sample mistakes in the labs of fertility clinics 
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Slashdot » 'Logjam' Vulnerability Threatens Encrypted Connections
An anonymous reader writes: A team of security researchers has revealed a new encryption vulnerability called 'Logjam,' which is the result of a flaw in the TLS protocol used to create encrypted connections. It affects servers supporting the Diffie-Hellman key exchange, and it's caused by export restrictions mandated by the U.S. government during the Clinton administration. "Attackers with the ability … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save Up to 71% Off on TV Seasons + More Deals!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 71% off on select TV seasons box sets such as The Big Bang Theory, Supernatural, Arrow, and more! –Save Up to 71% on TV Seasons –64% Off “RVBX: Ten Years of Red vs. Blue Box Set” –61% Off “Yu-Gi-Oh Classic Complete Series” –60% or More Off Swimwear (For … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Life 101 [Comic]
Well, that was depressing! [Source: The Gentleman’s Armchair | Like The Gentleman’s Armchair on Facebook] The post Life 101 [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Actions Movie Kid and His Superhero Sister Fight Villains [VIdeo]
Raising kids is always an adventure, but what happens when your children have superpowers? Action Movie Kid goes on his grandest adventure yet as he bands together with his baby sister to resist the evil Alpha Tots Academy who wants to take them away. [Field Day] The post Actions Movie Kid and His Superhero Sister Fight Villains [VIdeo] appeared first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lead Balloon Follows Chocolate Teapot Into Reality
Engineering design students have struck another blow against idiom by successfully flying a lead balloon. They responded to a challenge by British TV’s The One Show, which last year asked chocolate producers Nestle to make a chocolate teapot, based around the idiom that such a receptacle is the epitome of uselessness. In fact it proved possible to build a teapot … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Mind if I interrupt you?
Weve been claiming information overload for decades, if not centuries. As a species, were pretty good at inventing new tools to deal with the problems of increasing information: language, libraries, broadcast, search, news feeds. A digital, always-on lifestyle certainly presents … [Link]
Slashdot » AP Computer Science Education Scalability: Advantage, Rupert Murdoch?
theodp writes: Code.org's AP Computer Science offering won't be going mainstream until the 2016-2017 school year. In the meantime, NewsWorks' Avi Wolfman-Arent reports that Rupert Murdoch's Amplify MOOC just wrapped up its second year of offering AP Computer Science A. And unlike Microsoft TEALS, Google CS First, and Code.org — programs constrained by the number of volunteers, teacher and classroom … [Link]
Slashdot » US Levels Espionage Charges Against 6 Chinese Nationals
Taco Cowboy writes: The U.S. government has indicted five Chinese citizens and arrested a Chinese professor on charges of economic espionage. The government alleges that they took jobs at two small, American chipmakers — Avago Technologies and Skyworks Solutions — in order to steal microelectronics designs. "All of them worked, the indictment contends, to steal trade secrets for a type … [Link]
Mashable » Cannes review: Paolo Sorrentino's 'Youth' dazzles but ultimately disappoints
CANNES, France — If you are going to ruminate on the melancholy nature of mortality, you might as well go do it in style. Youth, Paolo Sorrentino's follow-up to his Best Foreign Language Oscar-winner The Great Beauty, is one of the more gorgeous films you are likely to see this year, and it looked particularly fabulous projected in the Cannes Film … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 May 2015
Rise of the Robots and Shadow Work (NY Times) — In Rise of the Robots, Ford argues that a society based on luxury consumption by a tiny elite is not economically viable. More to the point, it is not biologically … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: JIRA Essentials – $25.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "JIRA Essentials" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-05-21 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Young blood helps repair fractured bones of ageing mice
Youthful blood has once again shown its promise as an elixir of youth – this time helping to rejuvenate bones. But exactly how it does so is still to be unravelled 
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Mashable » Will Spotify reveal plans to fend off Google and Apple?
Spotify, which has tripled its losses in two years, has one mission now: to show it hasn't blown its lead. The good news is that Spotify has 15 million paying customers, making it the biggest subscription music service in the world. Its brand is synonymous with the modern music world. It generates valuable data about its listeners that can be used … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia and Indonesia to offer temporary shelter to migrants
In a potential breakthrough in Southeast Asia's humanitarian crisis, Indonesia and Malaysia offered Wednesday to provide temporary shelter to thousands of migrants stranded at sea after weeks of saying they weren't welcome. But they appealed for international help, saying the crisis was a global, not a regional, problem. See also: 'Time running out' for thousands stranded at sea in Southeast Asia … [Link]
Mashable » Police warn Australians about the dangers of Nickelback
It is times like this we need the police. The Australian authorities have stepped in to protect us all from possibly the most hated band on the planet and their goatee-chinned lead singer, Chad Kroeger If his marriage to Avril Lavigne gave you bad-lyrical dreams for months, his visit to Australia should have you putting multiple padlocks on your doors. See … [Link]
Mashable » Prostitute pleads guilty in overdose death of Google exec
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A California prostitute charged with killing a Google executive with an overdose of heroin aboard his yacht pleaded guilty Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter and administering drugs. A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge sentenced defendant Alix Tichelman to six years in prison, bringing a sudden and unexpected conclusion to a tawdry case that garnered national attention. Tichelman … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds expected at special vigil for slain cow
LONDON — Cow onesies and candles are required at a special vigil this Friday for a cow that was shot dead by sniper police. The event in Wallsend, North Tyneside, is in honour of Bessie, one of three cows that escaped from the local Rising Sun Country Park on Sunday, the BBC reports. See also: Special 'boots' give this injured cow … [Link]
Mashable » Someone has designed a flag for planet Earth
If Earth had a flag, what would it look like? It's a question that Oskar Pernefeldt from the Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, Sweden has attempted to answer with his graduation project entitled The International Flag of Planet Earth. See also: Rejoice, Canada: Your emoji flag has arrived The designer has created a striking flag of interlinked white circles on … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Law Could Criminalize the Teaching of Encryption
New submitter petherfile writes: According to Daniel Mathews, new laws passed in Australia (but not yet in effect) could criminalize the teaching of encryption. He explains how a ridiculously broad law could effectively make any encryption stronger than 512 bits criminal if your client is not Australian. He says, "In short, the DSGL casts an extremely wide net, potentially catching … [Link]
Popular Science » Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs Are Finally Here
Prosthetics-maker Ossur has been testing brain-controlled prosthetic limbs for over a year. Now, this promising technology is ready for the real world. [Link]
Mashable » Boy Scouts put an end to dangerous water gun fights
The Boy Scouts of America is cracking down on squirt gun fights among its ranks Water guns are apparently such a problem that the youth organization, which is modeled after the military, penned a blog post entitled "Water guns OK for target shooting, not for firing at other Scouts" earlier this month to remind its members of the ban. In the … [Link]
Mashable » Tests confirm the worst office pet is a snapping turtle
Standard wisdom is that pets are great things for any office, raising employee morale and providing a mascot for team-building purposes You have to be careful which animal you choose, though—dogs can be messy, cats can be troublesome, and fish are just boring. This company went an entirely new direction and chose a snapping turtle as their office companion What … [Link]
Mashable » Crashing waves discovered in turbulent underwater canyon
Surf’s up more than 2 miles under the sea, where ice-cold waves as tall as skyscrapers tumble over an underwater "waterfall." Yet the ocean surface is calm, and a tropical sun bakes scientists aboard a research ship moored between South America and Africa just south of the equator. Without the network of sensors dangling below, no one would ever know of … [Link]
Mashable » David Letterman's most memorable guests
After 33 years of late-night-talk-show fame, David Letterman will take his CBS stage one final time on Wednesday night. From 1982 to 1993, Letterman hosted Late Night with David Letterman and moved to CBS in late 1993 to host the Late Show. On both shows, on both stages, Letterman has chatted with some of the most famous people in the world, … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers cause major data breach for Telstra's Pacnet
Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 5:41 p.m. The ink has barely dried on Telstra's multi-million dollar deal to acquire Asia-Pacific data centre supplier Pacnet, but already the Australian telco has had to reveal a significant security breach on Pacnet's networks. In a media call on Wednesday, Telstra revealed it had been informed, shortly after the acquisition deal went through on April … [Link]
Slashdot » Tweets To Appear In Google Search Results
mpicpp writes with news that Google will now begin showing tweets alongside search results. Mobile users searching via the Android/iOS apps or through the browser will start seeing the tweets immediately, while the desktop version is "coming shortly." The tweets will only be available for the searches in English to start, but Twitter says they'll be adding more languages soon. … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » Photos are for sharing… sometimes!
Betrayed by his privacy settings! If you enJoyed the comic, please take a second to retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]
Mashable » How the Apple Watch is opening up new ways to communicate
While the first iteration of the Apple Watch has received mixed reviews, one group is excited about the new level of accessibility it could offer — the disability community. From using public transport to communicating via touch with another person, smartwatches are creating an even playing field for those with different needs. David Woodbridge, who is blind and the Senior Adaptive … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dancing With the Stars' crowned a winner and the Internet is actually happy about it
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the season finale of Dancing With the Stars. No disrespect to Riker Lynch, but Rumer Willis had to win the mirrorball trophy this season Certainly, both finalists had the chops to win — Riker's Paso Doble the other night was fantastic, but there was something about Rumer Willis that simply captivated the Dancing audience this … [Link]
Mashable » Drum roll, please: The winner of 'The Voice' is …
And so, this season of The Voice comes to a close. After much anticipation, the winner is .. 
Sawyer Fredericks! Fredericks has been a coach and fan favorite since the very beginning of the season. His look, his voice and his genuine attitude set him apart from his fellow contestants. There was simply no one like him. There was a folksy, soulful … [Link]
Slashdot » Jason Scott of Textfiles.com Wants Your AOL & Shovelware CDs
eldavojohn writes: You've probably got a spindle in your closet, or a drawer layered with them: the CD-ROM discs that were mailed to you or delivered with some hardware that you put away "just in case." Now, of course, the case for actually using them is laughable. Well, a certain eccentric individual named Jason Scott has a fever — and … [Link]
Mashable » This $12,000 pie is made of Penfold Grange, gold leaf and rock lobsters
A pub in Sydney, Australia is behind the most expensive pie in the world. The Lord Dudley Hotel in Paddington has cooked up a feast worthy of only a king. The pie — worth a cool A$12,000 — is made from two different premium beef cuts from the acclaimed David Blackmore, two Western Australian rock lobsters and rare Winter Black … [Link]
Mashable » Subway performers battle it out during Music Under New York's auditions
Performance-based artists of all genres, ages and ethnicities battled it out for a coveted spot on the subway platform at the MTA's 28th annual Music Under New York auditions. A crowd watched as approximately 70 acts competed in front of a panel of judges on Tuesday at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall. See also: 8 comedians who worked for David … [Link]
Mashable » Hugh Jackman tells Americans: Vegemite, you're doing it wrong
Finally, someone has set the world straight on how to eat the Australian spread Vegemite. Australian actor Hugh Jackman taught Jimmy Fallon a lesson about the yeast extract that Aussies love to love and everyone else loves to hate on Monday night See also: Here's Rebel Wilson talking about balls and Wiz Khalifa It is all in the preparation. You … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Flash': A breakdown of this TV season's finale MVP
The Flash has been one of the year's most consistently satisfying shows on TV That's a huge accomplishment because, as we know, TV shows tend to ebb and flow throughout their seasons, whether they are 13 episodes long or 20 plus. It's tough to deliver every week So going into its final episode of the season, The Flash had some pretty … [Link]
Mashable » Make it so: Chinese building looks just like Star Trek's USS Enterprise
We already know history will never forget the name Enterprise, but now architecture won't either. See also: Could We Build Star Trek's Starship Enterprise? There's a building in China that looks almost exactly like the USS Enterprise from Star TrekDrone footage (which we really wish was set to this music) shows how a relatively conventional-looking building from the ground dramatically … [Link]
Mashable » How the new Stormtroopers were made: 'What would Apple do?'
If Apple existed in a galaxy far, far away, how would Sir Jony Ive and the rest of Apple's world-beating technology design team construct a Stormtrooper costume? That's the question that led to the creation of the sleek Stormtrooper from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, according to its costume designer. The villainous foot soldiers' new look is already familiar to millions … [Link]
Mashable » Cute duckling rescued from storm drain after heavy flooding
There are few reasons why anyone would willingly jump into a storm drain, but saving a cute baby duck is definitely high on the list. After heavy flooding, Vine comedian Woodise noticed that a duckling was stuck inside a storm drain, inaccessible to his fellow duck family in the nearby pond Thankfully, with the help of a few nice people … [Link]
Mashable » This little girl will never eat cake again
What do you mean there's no cake? We're all for harmless pranks, but teasing a person — let alone a child — with cake for the sake of a prank is just pure evil, even if it is April Fools' Day. Is nothing sacred? This child will not forget. Fake Apple Store employees diss Apple, promote Microsoft products All you … [Link]
Slashdot » Survey: 2/3 of Public Sector Workers Wouldn't Report a Security Breach
An anonymous reader sends news of a survey of workers in the public sector conducted by Daisy Group, a British IT firm, which found that 64% of them would stay quiet about a security breach they noticed. The survey also found that 5% of workers admitted to disabling the password protection features on their work devices, and 20% said they … [Link]
Mashable » Drunk Shopping service streamlines the process of regrettable purchases
If you've ever held a pair of mesh overalls in your hands after an ill-fated brunch-drunk Forever21 shopping spree, you know that alcohol-inspired poor judgement can be equal parts thrilling and terrifying. A new mobile service, straightforwardly named Drunk Shopping, hopes to hold your hand through the experience of buying something you definitely don't need, probably don't even want, but couldn't … [Link]
Mashable » 18 photos that show great depth and distance
For last week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked you to capture photos of things that are far off in the distance. Our guest host was Conor MacNeill, a London-based travel photographer known as "thefella" on Instagram. See also: 12 photos of seasons transforming around the globe "Since joining Instagram, I've learned that I can use my iPhone like a proper camera … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Drive Aliens Out of Your Garden With These Star Trek Garden Gnomes
From Thinkgeek: The perfect statuary to go with your newly-acquired Star Trek plants? Why, that would be the Star Trek Garden Gnomes, of course! They come in four flavors. Here’s how the base reads on each: -Kirk – To boldly go where no man has gone before -Kirk & Gorn – I shall be merciful and quick – Gorn -Redshirt … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung introduces its version of Apple's Continuity with Flow app
Almost exactly a year after Apple first introduced its new Continuity features with iOS 8, Samsung is unveiling its own version of the features with a new app that makes it easier to switch between multiple devices. The Korea-based smartphone manufacturer just released Flow, a new Android app that allows people with certain Samsung devices to switch between the same apps … [Link]
Mashable » Fueled by warming oceans, Earth is on course for another record warm year
The planet has had its warmest 12-month period on record… again In what has become a familiar refrain in the world of climatology, land and ocean temperatures during May 2014 to April 2015 were the warmest they've been in any 12-month period, tying the record set just last month, according to new data released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … [Link]
Mashable » Norwegian cruise ship freed after crashing into reef off Bermuda's coast
UPDATED 9:20 p.m. PT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A cruise ship carrying nearly 3,500 passengers and crew spent the early hours of Wednesday anchored off Bermuda after being grounded on a reef close to the British island. Norwegian Cruise Line said a rising tide helped free the ship and push it into deeper water late Tuesday after being stuck for … [Link]
Popular Science » Potatoes, Late Night Gardening, and DIY Power
Don't have enough cash for an Apple Watch? Try a Potato Clock instead. I'm far from a gardener, but I do like to grow things occasionally. Ever rummage through the… [Link]
Mashable » A devastated Miley Cyrus sang a touching tribute to her late blowfish, Pablow
Just when everyone thought Miley Cyrus couldn't get any weirder after her butterfly afterparty show, she blessed the Internet with an oder to her dead blowfish, Pablow. Pablow passed away recently and it was only fitting that the pop star wrote and sang a song in his honor. Once you get past the absurd unicorn onesie with rainbow cow slippers and … [Link]
Mashable » Google's latest experiment brings new superpowers to Chrome browsers
Google’s latest experiment might be the coolest Chrome extension we've seen yet. Tone, the company's newest homegrown browser add-on, uses sound to quickly share URLs with anyone nearby. The extension is available now in Chrome's web store and can be used by any Chrome user, regardless of what type of computer they have. In order for the extension to work, it … [Link]
Mashable » 8 comedians who worked for David Letterman before they were big
Since 1982, David Letterman has paved the way for dozens of comedians who've transformed the landscape of late-night television and comedy in general. Between Late Night on NBC and his current Late Show on CBS, many of Letterman's writers and employees have advanced to create amazing comedy of their own, largely owing their starts to Letterman. The roster includes writers like … [Link]
Slashdot » Los Angeles Raises Minimum Wage To $15 an Hour
HughPickens.com writes: Jennifer Medina reports at the NY Times that the council of the nation's second-largest city voted by a 14-1 margin to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. Los Angeles and its almost 4 million residents represent one of the biggest victories yet for those pushing wage increases across the country. Proponents hope it will … [Link]
Mashable » Uber prices may go up after Australian Tax Office crackdown
Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 11:21 a.m. The sharing economy's tax free days Down Under are numbered. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) issued guidelines on Wednesday clarifying that individuals earning an income as part of sharing economy services like Uber may have to register for the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). See also: The Netflix Tax: How to avoid the … [Link]
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