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 » Creationists Manipulating Search Results
reallocate writes: It looks like some Creationists are manipulating search results to ensure websites pushing religion are appearing in response to queries about science. Ask Google "What happened to the dinosaurs?" and you'll see links to Creationist sites right at the top. (And, right now, several hits to sites taking note of it.) Google has a feedback link waiting for … [Link]
Mashable » The tears are out there: New ‘X-Files’ script made David Duchovny cry
David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson seem as psyched that X-Files is returning as the series' superfans. Actually, maybe they are the show's biggest superfans First the pair staged a very public kiss, now David Duchovny has admitted that reading the new script made him very emotional See also: 6 modern 'X-Files' mysteries that will stress 2015 Scully and Mulder out “I … [Link]
Mashable » Bored with bowling? Try this hack
Take comedy duo Tripp and Tyler's advice and everyone around you will think you and your friends are the worst bowlers on earth — but they won't comprehend your genius. The Tripp and Tyler Show, formerly known as “Don’t Be That Guy,” is filled with tips and tricks to make life easier and more fun. This week, the pair have … [Link]
Mashable » 2 of Letterman's final 'Top 10' jokes were written by an intern
Take this as a reminder to always be nice to the intern, not only because they're people, but because they may be your boss one day. For David Letterman's final run on The Late Show, he invited a star-studded cast to perform his popular "Top 10" skit. Celebs like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jim Carrey let him have it in the … [Link]
Slashdot » Why PowerPoint Should Be Banned
An anonymous reader writes: An editorial at the Washington Post argues that Microsoft PowerPoint is being relied upon by too many to do too much, and we should start working to get rid of it. "Its slides are oversimplified, and bullet points omit the complexities of nearly any issue. The slides are designed to skip the learning process, which — … [Link]
Mashable » Smoked salmon gets new meaning with cannabis-infused fish
Another seemingly normal food has been infused with cannabis In celebration of the unofficial stoner holiday on April 20 last month, Rosenberg's Bagels owner Joshua Pollack and its general manager and self-proclaimed "Salmon Messiah" Nicky "The Fish" created what is most likely the first smoked salmon that will also get you stoned See also: Marijuana K-Cups: Convenient coffee that picks you … [Link]
Slashdot » Mandriva Goes Out of Business
An anonymous reader writes: After struggling for the past several years, Mandriva has finally gone out of business, and is in the process of being liquidated. The company was responsible for Mandriva Linux, itself a combination of Mandrake Linux and Conectiva Linux. When Mandriva fell upon hard times, many of the distro's developers migrated to Mageia Linux, which is still … [Link]
Mashable » Khloé Kardashian upsets Instagram followers with niqab selfie
Another day, another Kardashian scandal. This time, Khloé Kardashian is coming under fire for wearing a niqab in a selfie posted to Instagram while vacationing in Dubai Khloé shared the image of her dressed in the veil to her 22.9 million followers on Tuesday with the caption "Habibi Love." Habibi is a casual Arabic term of endearment, with a meaning similar … [Link]
Popular Science » Air Force Wants Airplanes With Laser Cannons By 2022
According to the Air Force, the future of war in the sky is lasers. Lasers on new jet fighters are a future goal, but there’s lower-hanging fruit in the world of science… [Link]
Mashable » NASA's Europa probe may find out if Jupiter's moon could support life
Europa, NASA's coming for you. NASA hopes to launch a probe to Jupiter's icy moon Europa in the 2020s, and now, the space agency has chosen the scientific instruments that will fly to the world on the spacecraft. The nine instruments include a camera, heat detector and a mapping system. The whole mission is designed to answer one fundamental question for … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Typeform I/O, CallDirek, Weather Underground
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 » Vox snaps up influential tech blog Re/code
Vox Media has acquired the parent company of Re/code, the tech news website started by veteran journalists Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg The site began around 18 months ago after Swisher and Mossberg left the Wall Street Journal, at which they had built All Things D into a destination for tech news while also creating a successful event business Re/code had … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Just Made A Brand-New Ancient Human Mummy Leg
People have taken inspiration from ancient Egypt for years. There’s something about the papyrus, pyramids, and pharaohs that have an indescribable allure. Then again, it… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lego Builder Martin Raynsford Builds Flamethrower Guy From ‘Fury Road’
So I get an email last week from a guy named Martin Raynsford. Seems he saw my post about the flamethrower guy from Fury Road. That very post ended with me saying: someone please make an action figure of this, stat! While Martin may not have had the means to do that, he came pretty damn close by building a … [Link]
Mashable » A man tries his best to understand women's underwear
While many men spend a decent amount of time thinking about ladies' lingerie — they don't necessarily "get" it YouTube comedian Robbie Sherrard tries his best to explain the mechanics and feasibility of a thong. However, the actual practicality of the lingerie completely eludes him But honestly, if you've ever worn a thong, you can't really blame him. Those things … [Link]
Mashable » Amtrak to install cameras to observe train engineers after deadly derailment
WASHINGTON — Amtrak said Tuesday it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record the actions of train engineers, a move that follows a deadly derailment earlier this month in which investigators are searching for clues to the train engineer's actions before the crash. The Amtrak engineer, Brendan Bostian, suffered a head injury in the accident in Philadelphia and has … [Link]
Mashable » Russian government threatens a ban on Google, Facebook and Twitter
Roskomnadzor, a Russian government agency that oversees communications and media, threatened late last week to block access to Google, Facebook and Twitter if the social media services don't hand over data on certain Russian bloggers The government agency demanded Google, Facebook and Twitter hand over data about users, particularly Russian bloggers with 3,000 daily readers or more. Rozkomnadzor also asked the … [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Space Agency Misused $1.8 Billion, May Be Replaced
An anonymous reader writes: After a pair of high profile launch failures in the past few months, Russian space agency Roscosmos is making headlines again: this time for corruption. A public spending watchdog reported that the organization had misused 92 billion rubles ($1.8 billion) in 2014 alone. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said their space efforts have been undermined by … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer pretended to tolerate contestants on 'The Bachelorette'
In a perfect world, Amy Schumer would be on call to critique all your suitors who think they're funny. She could save all of us from politely feigning laughter when dates tell bad jokes. The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe got some life-saving assistance from Schumer, who coached the show's contestants before they tried their hand at standup comedy to woo Bristowe with … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Super Fast Robo-Roach Launch A Robot Bird
Ever turned on a light at night in summer and watched roaches scatter, and then subsequently thought, “You know, what I’d really like is if these roaches were both faster… [Link]
Mashable » Facebook search now includes restaurant reviews
Facebook is introducing a new feature that many users are likely to give 5 stars Facebook is trying out a new feature that integrates critic review when you search for and visit pages of restaurants on the social network. The publications that are part of the program include New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, the San Francisco Chronicle, Condé Nast Traveler and … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers dive into IRS website for 100,000 taxpayers
Thieves hacked into an Internal Revenue Service online service and gained access to information from more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts, the agency said Tuesday. The criminals used personal data obtained from other sources, including Social Security numbers, street addresses and dates of birth, to get into the IRS "Get Transcript" service. The service has been temporarily shut down. The thieves gained … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Micro Moment Based Workflows Should Inform Your API Strategy
At Microsoft’s annual Build conference this year, CEO Satya Nadella announced the company was going all in on the concept of an app-led platform. Developers saw demos such as ordering an Uber straight from your Outlook app on your iPhone based on your calendar appointments.
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Slashdot » IRS: Personal Info of 100,000 Taxpayers Accessed Illegally
An anonymous reader writes: The Associated Press reports that an online service provided by the IRS was used to gather the personal information of more than 100,000 taxpayers. Criminals were able to scrape the "Get Transcript" system to acquire tax return information. They already had a significant amount of information about these taxpayers, though — the system required a security … [Link]
Mashable » 2,000-year-old water supply system uncovered in Jerusalem
Part of an ancient aqueduct built more than 2,000 years ago to transport water into the city of Jerusalem was uncovered during a recent construction project, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. A section of the so-called Lower Aqueduct was discovered in the modern-day neighborhood of Umm Tuba, in East Jerusalem, during efforts to construct a new sewer line. The Lower … [Link]
Popular Science » Black Solar Cells Reach Incredible New Efficiency Record
Renewable energy is the future. All over the world cities and countries are vowing to go quit fossil fuels and commit to getting their energy fix from 100 percent renewable… [Link]
Mashable » A robotic butt exists, and his name is Patrick
The day has finally come when a robotic butt can tell us what we're all doing wrong — well, what medical students are doing wrong, at least Researchers at University of Florida, Drexel Universit~ and the University of Wisconsin worked together to create "Patrick," a robotic butt who assists medical students in practicing for proctology examinations See also: This robot learns new skills just … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian guy opened a tiny bar for tiny drunk birds in his backyard
Junco's Pub in St. John's, Newfoundland, is catering to the town's underserved avian population as the first bar in the area specifically designed for birds. Elling Lien, who built the teeny bar in his backyard, created a space that features all the trappings of a standard bar, from miniature bar stools to a tiny Coca-Cola machine. Birds can come and … [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell throws out artificial flavors and ingredients in new health kick
Taco Bell, the chain behind such oddball junk food mash-ups as the Quesarito and the Dorito-shelled taco, is now on the world's unlikeliest health kick. The Mexican-style fast food joint announced Tuesday that it will swear off of artificial colors, chemical ingredients and added trans-fats across most of its menu, making it the latest chain to jump on a growing bandwagon … [Link]
Popular Science » These 9 Instruments Will Find Out Whether Aliens Could Live On Europa
At the beginning of the year, NASA got some exciting news from the Obama Administration: The space agency is finally getting funding to send a probe to Jupiter’s moon Europa by the mid-2020s. With a subsurface ocean suspected to be lingering underneath its icy crust, Europa is one of the top candidates in our solar system for finding extraterrestrial life. … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung patent reveals a way to turn Android phones into Windows laptops
Samsung has filed for an Android station that turns smartphones into Windows laptops The tech company wants to trademark a docking apparatus that allows an Android-based smartphone or tablet to switch over to Windows when popped into the holder. The station, which was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and first spotted by PatentlyMobile, is equipped with a keyboard … [Link]
Slashdot » Amtrak Installing Cameras To Watch Train Engineers
An anonymous reader writes: In the aftermath of the derailment of an Amtrak train in Philadelphia a couple weeks ago, the company has caved to demands that it install video cameras to monitor and record the actions of the engineers driving their trains. The National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending such cameras for the past five years. Amtrak CEO … [Link]
Mashable » Fan-made Lego portrait of Taylor Swift took 2 days and 35,840 bricks to make
On Red's opening track, "State of Grace," Taylor Swift sang, "We learn to live with the pain, mosaic broken hearts." And now there is a 8'4" x 12'7" mosaic of her face made out of Lego bricks at Legoland Windsor in the UK. Maybe there weren't enough bricks to recreate Swift's troubled heart. See also: Who has more friends: Marnie the … [Link]
Mashable » Fat-shaming cartoons at Lilly Pulitzer offices have totally pissed off the Internet
A couple of doodles hanging on the wall have just gotten Lilly Pulitzer into some hot water on social media In a recent article for The Cut exploring inside the Lilly Pulitzer headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a bright photo gallery reflected the designer's concepts, with vibrant colors and patterns covering many surfaces. See also: Lilly Pulitzer for Target items … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Solar Plane Prepares For Five-Day Flight
A solar-powered plane travelling round the world is about to take on its most challenging leg: the Pacific Ocean. Solar Impulse 2 has so far made it from Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to Nanjing in Eastern China over six legs, all without using fossil-derived fuels. But its next leg, from Nanjing to Hawaii, will take at least five … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » NASA Launches API Portal to Encourage Use of Data Sets
NASA has launched an API portal as part of its ongoing attempts to encourage reuse of the significant data sets available from the U.S. space agency’s missions and other ongoing projects.
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Mashable » Massive heat wave in India claims more than 800 lives
India has been hit by a massive, widespread heatwave that has left nearly 800 people dead. Odisha and the coastal regions of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have experienced the brunt of the hot weather, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). The heatwave has also engulfed the north — Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh and Delhi. The India Meteorology … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is bringing Force Touch to the iPhone, another report claims
The next version of iOS may borrow a popular feature from Apple's new line of Macbooks: Force Touch. The upcoming iPhone's display will be pressure sensitive to accommodate Apple's pressure-sensitive feature, according to a 9to5Mac report by the ever-reliable Mark Gurman The feature is said to debut on the next iPhone, likely called the iPhone 6S, along with iOS 9. This … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mission to Europa will test Jupiter moon's friendliness to life
NASA has announced the instruments for its next mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa, one of the solar system's best candidates for hosting life 
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Mashable » Comcast praises Time Warner Cable and Charter, through gritted teeth
“We’re a different company than Comcast." Those were the words of Charter CEO Tom Rutledge when asked how he expected to get his company's $79-billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable (TWC) past U.S. regulators It's a timely question, and one crucial to the deal. Rutledge and Charter have $2 billion riding on it — the break fee they'll be required … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Bringing Cortana To iOS, Android
An anonymous reader writes: While many big tech companies have their own personal assistant software these days, few of them are available on a broad variety of devices. Microsoft has now announced that it's becoming one of those few: Cortana will be available for iOS and Android devices later this year. It's part of an initiative by the company to … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Flying Tank Drone Conquer Mud, Rubble, And A Children’s Playground
Armored sarcophagi crawling over road and ruin, impervious to the slings and arrows of their foes, tanks are defined by their weight. Aircraft, by the very necessity of… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fetal cells injected into a man's brain to cure his Parkinson's
An experimental Parkinson's treatment abandoned in the 1990s has been revived – and could restore a person's control of their movement within five years 
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Mashable » Kids launching off a 'blob' will make you miss summer camp
Memorial Day weekend has officially passed, which for many people, marks the unofficial start to summer festivities. To celebreate the changing of the season, GoPro released a slow-motion video of one of the most dangerous, yet fun summer activities: the blob The blob is a partially inflated airbag that one person sits at one end while another jumps on the … [Link]
Mashable » Is Apple chief designer Jony Ive designing his route out of the company?
Normally a promotion is something to celebrate. With Apple's design guru Jonathan Ive, however, it's proving to be more bittersweet Ive, the celebrated designer behind Apple's most successful hardware products and the overhauled operating system for the iPhone and iPad, has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Design Officer, making him just the third C-level executive at the … [Link]
Mashable » This robot learns new skills just like a human
A robot is only as smart as its programming. Learning on the go has been the sole purview of living things That was, until a team of scientists at UC Berkeley programmed a robot to learn simple tasks through trial and error, just like humans do. The robot itself, a Willow Garage PR-2, is not new. But researchers applied a … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Rolling Stones' early version of 'Dead Flowers' for the first time
An unreleased version of The Rolling Stones' "Dead Flowers," which Mashable is exclusively premiering on Tuesday, gives us a look into the dark song's early days before it was even released on the English rock band's classic Sticky Fingers album in 1971 This rendition, recorded in 1970, de-emphasizes Ian Stewart's piano and the rhythm section that producers turned up for the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Comedians in Cars' trailer teases tons of new faces, and a fully bearded Colbert
There's no limit to the comedians who Jerry Seinfeld could pick up for a java date these days, but if this new Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee trailer is any indication, Season 6 is going to be especially timely — and relevant to its new late-night slot on streaming TV network Crackle. Soon-to-be Late Show host Stephen Colbert (with the … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux/Moose Worm Targets Routers, Modems, and Embedded Systems
An anonymous reader writes: Security firm ESET has published a report on new malware that targets Linux-based communication devices (modems, routers, and other internet-connected systems) to create a giant proxy network for manipulating social media. It's also capable of hijacking DNS settings. The people controlling the system use it for selling "follows," "likes," and so forth on social media sites … [Link]
Mashable » #sayhername campaign highlights police brutality against black women
Three black women started the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, yet the American conversation about police brutality against black people has mostly been a conversation about police brutality against black men. And while the most high-profile police brutality cases recently — Freddie Gray, Walter Scott, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice — involved black men, many black women have died at the hands of police, … [Link]
Popular Science » Bacteria Appears To Help Bats Fight Deadly White-Nose Syndrome
Last week, a swarm of 150 bats was released near a cave complex in Hannibal, Missouri. Each of the furry fliers was a medical marvel–they were survivors of the devastating… [Link]
Mashable » So maybe Tic-Tac-Toe is harder than it looks
Tic-Tac-Toe is a game of intense strategy and skill. These fans had neither. Two Houston Rockets fans got a chance to play a basketball version of Tic-Tac-Toe during halftime of the NBA Western Conference Finals on Monday. Even with the advice of the announcers, the pair managed to fail at one of the easiest games ever invented. We'd suggest a … [Link]
Popular Science » Excuse Me, Have You Seen A Shark?
Project: SharkBase Sharks: Fast, fierce, and fascinating, they, and their ocean-going relatives, chimaeras and rays, are an important part of the marine ecosystem. But they… [Link]
Mashable » Lip plumper Kylie Jenner is also a chemtrails conspiracy theorist
Kylie Jenner spent her Memorial Day sitting on countertops wearing one shoe and sharing conspiracy theories on social media. The celebriteen tweeted an image posing questions common amongst chemtrails conspiracy theorists, who believe that condensation trails planes leave in the sky — contrails — are actually infused with chemical or biological agents for sinister purposes See also: 20 ways to keep … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter reportedly wanted to acquire Flipboard for $1 billion
Twitter has expressed interest in buying Flipboard, the digital magazine app with more than 100 million registered accounts, in an all-stock deal valuing the company at $1 billion, according to a report in Re/code on Monday. The social network has apparently been in talks with Flipboard about a potential acquisition since January, though those talks are currently on hold. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » A man covered himself with 1.1 million bees to feel alive for the first time
A Chinese man set the Guinness World Record for most bees on a human body on May 25, standing up while covered in 1.1 million bees, a weight of approximately 240 pounds. Consider it a challenge, CrossFitters. See also: Topless Woman Covers Herself With 12,000 Bees Fellow beekeepers began by placing several queen bees on 55-year-old Gao Bingguo's body, in order … [Link]
Geek Culture » Riker, the hilarious remix
Imagine if you will, a TV show just about Riker… via Laughing Squid! [Link]
Mashable » Make your Lego bricks gummy and never step on a plastic corner again
If we've learned anything in the last 66 years of Lego production, it's that you can do almost anything with the tiny bricks, from building the world's biggest Millennium Falcon to creating an Oscar-nominated animated film Now Grant Thompson, the self-proclaimed "King of Random," has introduced us to yet another way to play with Legos: make your own, and make … [Link]
Mashable » Brilliant chrome extension replaces 'millennials' with 'snake people'
If you're a millennial in 2015, then the Internet is not your friend Media (present company included) cannot resist publishing trend piece after think piece about the generation of smartphone obsessed, selfie-taking idiots who can't deal with debt See also: Let's Get Weird: 9 Wacky Chrome Extensions You Need to Try But thanks to a brilliant new Google chrome extension that … [Link]
Mashable » Cleveland, Justice Department announce agreement for police department overhaul
The City of Cleveland and the Justice Department announced plans for the overhaul of the city's police department during a press briefing Tuesday. The 105-page agreement, know as a consent degree, still needs approval by a federal judge. Steven Dettelbach, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio hope it will serve as a "roadmap for reform in Cleveland" and become … [Link]
Slashdot » Building Hospitable Open Source Communities (Video)
This is an 11 minute excerpt from an hour-long video, contributed by long-time Slashdot user Erik Möller. This video is the moving picture equivalent of the typical Slashdot summary of a text article, complete with a link to the main article, which in this case is a video (over an hour long) at PassionateVoices.org. Erik's interviewee, Sumana Harihareswara, is also … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza Hut is involved in a weird open relationship with meat pies
Meat pie meets pizza pie in the newest heart-attack-inducing indulgence from Pizza Hut Australia The pizza company has recently partnered with Four'N Twenty, the beloved Australian meat pie, to create the Four'N Twenty Stuffed Crust Pizza. Instead of the usual stuffed crust, the pizza is bordered by tiny Four'N Twenty pies. Because if you've ever eaten a stuffed crust pizza, you've … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Can you Fix my Computer? [Comic]
And that’s exactly the same situation as when people ask IT guys to fix their television or repair a defective photocopier. [Source: The Odd 1’s Out Comics! | Follow “The Odd 1’s Out” on Twitter] The post Can you Fix my Computer? [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Toy Swords That Keep Score
Who doesn't like mock sword fights? But too often, they devolve into arguments over whether a hit "counts" or not. That's where Sabertron comes in. They create foam swords… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amy Poehler and Tina Fey SNL “Weekend Update” Exclusive Action Figures SDCC
I am literally seething with rage right now. Nerd rage, too, which all you Hulk fans know is the most dangerous kind of rage to have. So why am I filling with boiling, lava-like rage right now? Because I cannot make it out to SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) and I just found out what the exclusive action figures will … [Link]
Mashable » The 19 best cosplay outfits at London Comic Con
LONDON — Comic Con took over London's Excel centre over the bank holiday weekend, with 122,000 visitors descending on the convention over three days, most of which were in a variety of weird and wonderful outfits. See also: 59 Most Impressive Cosplayers at New York Comic Con 2014 The DLR was overrun by characters from League of Legends, cafes crowded with … [Link]
Mashable » Android Auto puts Google Maps where they belong: Right in your dash
In-car navigation has a checkered history. Unquestionably useful, dashboard GPS systems usually have notoriously clunky interfaces. Settings and destinations can't be accessed outside of the dashboard. And since the software is rarely updated, the maps are often out of date, which can lead to botched directions and situations like this. For many, the solution is simple: Just use your phone. That … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Ryft Announces Open API Library for Ryft ONE Platform
Ryft, a big data platform provider, recently announced a new data analytics Open API Library. The API enables seamless integration with Ryft's flagship high-performance data analysis platform, Ryft ONE. Post-integration, big data environments enjoy faster data analysis and real-time intelligence, the company says.
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Mashable » Golden retriever adopts baby lamb because love has no boundaries
Sometimes, the most unlikely relationships end up being the strongest. Stormy the lamb was born during a thunderstorm on a small farm just outside of Winnepeg, Canada, earlier this month. Though she is just a few weeks old, she has already led an extraordinary life. See also: A pet rat and a therapy dog have the cutest Instagram you've ever seen … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Establishes a Grade School
HughPickens.com writes with news that Elon Musk has established "Ad Astra," a small, private school for grade-school-age kids. His goal for the school is to eliminate actual differences between the grades. The school had only 14 students for the past year, but will likely expand to 20 next September. Musk says, "It's important to teach problem solving, or teach to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BREAKING NEWS: Hot Topic to Buy ThinkGeek!
Admit it: If you grew up in the ’90s/’00s, you know that Hot Topic was basically the only place you could buy geek, sci-fi, and video game-themed apparel and accessories (& of course, “goth” stuff). And lately, the store has struck deals with such influential and geek chic businesses like Her Universe and has even launched an Orphan Black clothing … [Link]
Popular Science » Sniffing The Feet For Infection
Diabetic foot infections are serious. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are the best options. Now researchers have shown an e-nose may help in the process. [Link]
Mashable » Lake Travis, Austin's main reservoir, rises astonishing 22 feet in 1 week
The astounding amounts of rain that have fallen in Texas and Oklahoma during the past few weeks has led Lake Travis, one of the city of Austin's main reservoirs, to go from the poster child of drought to healthy reservoir in just several days As of May 26 at 9:45 a.m. CDT, the water level in Lake Travis was 655.52 high, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter REST API Now Supports Native Video Upload
Twitter has announced native video support through the Twitter API. Twitter launched video support for its mobile applications in January, and since then it has been receiving requests to extend the functionality through its REST API.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 40 Ways The World Makes Awesome Hot Dogs
[Source: Food Republic] The post 40 Ways The World Makes Awesome Hot Dogs appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Finally Changed the GAS Lady, Look!
I finally changed her. The previous G.A.S. lady is gone for good replaced with a much geekier version. I’d love to hear what you guys think about the new version! Be sure to let me know in the comments below! Do you guys like it? Many thanks to Rick Celis for the PERFECT artwork! If you guys need to have … [Link]
Slashdot » Hyundai Now Offers an Android Car, Even For Current Owners
An anonymous reader writes: Looking more like a computer company than a car company, Hyundai ships Android Auto on 2015 Sonatas and unlocks it for owners of the 2015 Sonata with a software update. Says the article: To enable Android Auto, existing 2015 Hyundai Sonata owners outfitted with the Navigation feature can download an update to a USB drive, plug … [Link]
Mashable » Masturbation could make men's hands pregnant in the afterlife, one guy says
During a question-and-answer segment on live television, a Turkish televangelist warned married men that masturbation could make their hands pregnant in the afterlife. Mücahid Cihad Han, an Islamic preacher, made the claim when a caller confessed that he masturbated as a married man as well as during a holy pilgrimage. See also: Why you should never tell your partner to stop … [Link]
Mashable » Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov reinvents himself as action movie star
Steven Seagal — eat your heart out. Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov announced on his personal Instagram page Monday that he's starring in an upcoming "Hollywood" feature film titled "Whoever Doesn't Understand Will Get It." See also: Ramzan Kadyrov: Instagram master and Putin's iron fist in Chechnya The burly 38-year-old Chechen warlord has been implicated in torture and dozens of assassinations, including … [Link]
Popular Science » Will This Be The Year 4K Catches Fire?
Display resolution is constantly increasing—with 4K video, 8K video, and more coming down the pipe. But where does it all end? [Link]
Popular Science » What The Justice Department’s New Drone Rules Mean For Your Privacy
Announced Friday, the Department of Justice has some brand-new guidelines for how its agencies (the United States Marshals Service, FBI, DEA, and ATF) can use drones while… [Link]
New Scientist – News » 4 sinister threats that loom for the cashless society
Increasing reliance on electronic payment creates dangers for consumer protection, privacy, political interference and competition, says Jem Bendell (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Lil Bub's genome will be sequenced to see just what makes her Lil Bub
Lil Bub, the queen of the Internet, is expanding her reign to the wide world of scientific inquiry A team of three scientists will sequence the perma-kitten's genome, potentially unveiling the science at work behind the distinctive look that made Bub famous See also: Lil Bub and Tuna the Chiweenie meet for the first time The team, comprised of Daniel M. … [Link]
Mashable » Redesigned Google Photos app for Android revealed in detailed leak
A new Photos app for Android is coming, and we may have just gotten an early preview of what's in store. Alongside a new photo-sharing service separate from Google+, Google is expected to announce a new Photos app for Android with better photo management and editing tools at its Google I/O developer conference on May 28 See also: 10 ways to … [Link]
Mashable » The reel truth: Good filmmaking on a small budget
While you’d be forgiven for thinking that behind every great film is a limitless budget, it would surprise many to learn that you can actually create an excellent, ripe-tomato-of-a-film on a small budget A little ingenuity mixed in with perseverance and good, honest hard work can go a long way: Just look at Paranormal Activity. With a paltry budget of $15,000, … [Link]
Slashdot » Hot Topic To Buy ThinkGeek Parent Company Geeknet
jones_supa points out the news (also at Ars Technica, and — paywalled — at the Wall Street Journal) that clothing and music retailer Hot Topic has announced plans to buy Geeknet, parent company of ThinkGeek and ThinkGeek Solutions, for $117.3 million. ThinkGeek Solutions is a distributor of video-game themed merchandise through licensed web stores. Hot Topic Inc. will pay $17.50 … [Link]
Mashable » Otherworldly clouds after the storm in Texas stretch as far as the eye can see
Severe thunderstorms swept across the Austin area on Memorial Day, prompting several tornado warnings as well as widespread flash flooding Austin's creeks and streams quickly overflowed amid the downpours, stranding cars and leading to at least 20 swift-water rescues. Flooding shut down downtown streets and covered a high school football stadium, according to the AP See also: 8 dead, 12 missing … [Link]
Mashable » 'Feminist Mad Max' might actually trump 'Feminist Ryan Gosling'
After the Feminist Ryan Gosling explosion, it seems like it's time for another feminist Tumblr with a handsome male lead The new Feminist Mad Max Tumblr page points out the most forward-thinking moments of Mad Max: Fury Road in the classic Gosling "Hey girl" fashion. This is fitting because, as many angry men's rights activists have pointed out, the film itself … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is trying to lure back users with 'highlights' emails
Instagram is reportedly getting ready to spam you with email blasts. If you're not continuously checking the photo-sharing platform throughout the day, Instagram is experimenting with a way to show you what you've missed to entice you back onto the platform See also: Elephant steals man's GoPro, takes epic 'elphie' Similar to strategies previously embraced by Twitter and Instagram's parent company … [Link]
Slashdot » Exploit Kit Delivers Pharming Attacks Against SOHO Routers
msm1267 writes: For the first time, DNS redirection attacks against small office and home office routers are being delivered via exploit kits. French security researcher Kafeine said an exploit kit has been finding success in driving traffic from compromised routers to the attackers' infrastructure. The risk to users is substantial, he said, ranging from financial loss, to click-fraud, man-in-the-middle attacks … [Link]
Mashable » How did we get to the age of binge-watching TV?
Television viewership has been an exalted rite for the western world over the past 60 years — a nightly ritual that brings the average family together in entertainment and a cultural glue that binds us all together regardless of geographical barriers. Television designs, and our viewing habits, have come a long way since the boxy vintage contraptions of yesteryear, though. The … [Link]
Mashable » Ditch your boring niece and nephew for a kickass owl ring bearer
The stress of including the right family members and friends in your wedding without hurting anyone's feelings can weigh heavily on couples about to tie the knot For a simple fix, we suggest doing what this couple did: eliminate all of your family members from the equation and just have owls do their roles instead. YouTuber Shaun Palmer uploaded a … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton is selling a pantsuit T-shirt because she means business
No one rocks a pantsuit like Hillary Clinton, and she knows that. So instead of trying to outdo the self-declared pantsuit aficionado (per her Twitter bio), she wants you to purchase a T-shirt that looks like a pantsuit for a casual weekend look. Finally, you can wear a pantsuit to the gym without going broke from dry cleaning bills The Everyday … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The state of augmented reality
Attend O’Reilly’s Solid Conference, June 2325, in San Francisco. Solid is our conference exploring how the collision of software and hardware is fueling the creation of a software-enhanced, networked physical world. Helen Papagiannis will speak at Solid on June 24. … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's latest weekly reset ushers in a new era of challenges
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: Reset day. It's that wonderful time when Bungie's rotating selection of high-reward activities are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: How to survive in Destiny's tough new 'Prison of Elders' mode … [Link]
Mashable » Google may launch 2 Nexus phones from LG and Huawei this year
Google will reportedly break with tradition this year and release not one but two Nexus-branded Android smartphones. According to Android Police, Google has contracted LG and Huawei to produce Nexus smartphones in two display sizes. See also: Alcatel's $250 Idol 3 is a Nexus by another name — and that's great LG's Nexus, codenamed "Angler," is said to have a 5.2-inch … [Link]
Popular Science » How You'll Die On Mars
We're on our way to Mars. NASA has a plan to land astronauts on its surface by the 2030s. Private spaceflight companies like SpaceX have also expressed interest in starting… [Link]
Slashdot » Court Orders UberPop Use To Be Banned In All of Italy
An anonymous reader writes: A judicial court in Italy has ordered the UberPop app to cease offering its services [original source, in Italian], as it constitutes "unfair competition" again the taxi sector (taxi licenses in Italy are numbered, each can cost more than $100k to obtain). This sentence should be valid at the national level and comes after an injunction … [Link]
Mashable » Johnny Depp could face 10 years behind bars for bringing dogs into Australia
Pistol and Boo could land Johnny Depp in prison for a decade, according to a Senate hearing in Australia's capital city. Government officials confirmed at a meeting in Canberra on Monday that the actor could face 10 years in prison or a maximum fine of AUS $340,000 ($263,224) for illegally bringing the Yorkshire terriers into the country if the matter goes … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Good looking: Keep moving if you want to keep seeing
One of the many benefits of exercising is that it helps to protect against various forms of blindness as we get older (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Highest-paid CEOs work in media
They’re not Hollywood stars, they're not TV personalities and they don't play in a rock band, but their pay packages are in the same league. Six of the 10 highest-paid CEOs last year worked in the media industry, according to a study carried out by executive compensation data firm Equilar and The Associated Press. See also: What 'Mad Men' meant to … [Link]
Mashable » Souped-up Batmobile spotted on 'Suicide Squad' set chasing the Joker
Batman’s trusty Batmobile has raced over to the set of Suicide Squad. The souped-up ride, set to make its premiere in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, was spotted on the Suicide Squad set in Toronto. Ben Affleck, who plays Batman, wasn't reported to be anywhere on set, despite his ride being filmed for what looks like an upcoming … [Link]
Mashable » 8 dead, 12 missing after record floods swamp Texas and Oklahoma
Authorities are still searching for 12 members of two families who went missing over the weekend when sudden, raging floodwaters swept a vacation home away in Wimberley, Texas. Those family members are now presumed to have perished in the flood, according to the emergency operations center in Hays County, Texas. The floods have been a remarkable turn of events for a … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé proves she is the dancing queen with always on beat memes
It’s a power bestowed upon Beyoncé by the Illuminati — always being on beat Beyhiver Kendall Gaines (Twitter user @MascotMY_Tweets) recently discovered that Beyoncé boasts the phenomenal ability of always being on beat. No matter what song, no matter what musical genre, the Queen B can dance perfectly in sync, remaining as fierce as ever See also: The Evolution of Beyonce … [Link]
Mashable » 20 sleepy animals that totally hit the snooze button this morning
No amount sleep is more cherished than those brief, beautiful moments after you hit the snooze button There's just something that feels so good about pushing off more important responsibilities for a few more moments of slumber. You'll get out of bed eventually, right? See also: 15 Nap Accessories for the Most Peaceful Shut-Eye Take it from these animals — the … [Link]
Mashable » iOS and Android users will be able to use Microsoft's Cortana
Microsoft’s digital voice assistant Cortana is coming to Android phones and iPhones this summer, Microsoft announced Tuesday Cortana will be able to do most of the things it does on the PC or a Windows phone, including answering your questions, giving you reminders and tracking your flights, Microsoft explained in a blog post, confirming rumors of the migration that circulated earlier … [Link]
Popular Science » A Hand-Tracking Sensor For Virtual Reality Headsets
2015 Invention Award Winner Category: Gaming Inventors: Robert Wang, Chris Twigg, Kenrick Kin, Shangchen Han Company: Nimble VR Invention:… [Link]
Mashable » Xperia Z3+ is Sony's new global flagship, but it's the same as the Z4
Sony’s naming scheme for smartphones is getting weird In April, the company launched the Sony Xperia Z4, its new flagship smartphone and a successor to last year's Xperia Z3, but only in Japan See also: Sony announces Xperia Z4 in Japan with little fanfare, few new features Now, the Z3+ is globally available, but it's essentially the same device as the … [Link]
Mashable » How to relocate giant Ancient Egyptian temples
Image: Reitz/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesA moving demonstration of the miracles that can be achieved by international cooperation Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCOImage: Reitz/Ullstein bild via Getty ImagesOut of solid rock on the side of a hill, the temples of Abu Simbel were built more than 3,000 years ago, to honor Pharaoh Rameses II and his queen Nefertari. And there they … [Link]
Mashable » Ye Olde Fighting Cocks asked to change its name to celebrate 'sensitive chickens'
LONDON — Britain's oldest pub may have to change its name, if animal rights group PETA gets its way. See also: Headbutting pig banned from London pub PETA has asked Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, a pub in St Albans which dates back to the 8th century and is recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest in the country, to change … [Link]
Slashdot » Charter Strikes $56B Deal For Time Warner Cable
mpicpp writes with word that Charter Communications has struck a $56 billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable; if the deal goes through (which the article says is likely, according to Macquarie Research analyst Amy Yong — at least more likely than the recently scotched Comcast-Time Warner deal), it would mean that the second- and third-largest U.S. cable companies would … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds forced to stay overnight at Houston arena after storm slams the city
Hundreds of basketball fans were forced to camp out overnight in Houston's Toyota Center after Monday's Rockets game as a severe storm slammed the city The storm dumped up to 10 inches of rain on parts of the city over the course of 24 hours, making some city streets impassable and triggering flash flood warnings. See also: Drone video of bridge … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Jayne’s Hat Becomes a Dress
Woman walks around in a dress like that… people know she’s not afraid of anything. – Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburne From RebelATS: I wanted another crocheted dress to wear at conventions. This idea popped up awhile ago and I finally got the chance to complete it. I cannot wait to debut it at C2E2 2015. [Source: Rebel Among The Stars (Laura) … [Link]
Mashable » Periscope finally arrives on Android, 2 months after iOS launch
No more wondering when Periscope for Android is coming: The Twitter-owned live streaming app released an Android version on Tuesday, exactly two months after it launched on iOS. The Android version closely resembles Periscope on iOS, but takes some design cues from Google's operating system, particularly in areas like notifications. It also carries over several touches found in more recent updates, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » After ISIS storms Palmyra, race is on to log global heritage
Ancient buildings are sitting ducks in war. But efforts are growing to preserve them digitally in case disaster strikes, says Emma Cunliffe 
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Slashdot » British Politicians Delete Negative Wikipedia Descriptions Before Election
EwanPalmer writes: The Wikipedia pages of dozens of UK politicians had references to sex scandals, fraud and opposition to same sex marriage removed in the run up to the UK general election. Dozens of MPs had negative aspects of their online biographies removed or altered prior to the election in a bid to make them more electable. The changes include … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 65% Off Farscape: The Complete Series (15th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray] – $52.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has Farscape: The Complete Series (15th Anniversary Edition) on Blu-ray for just $52.99 plus free shipping. That’s 65% off on the series’ regular list price of $149.95. From Jim Henson Productions comes the Sci-Fi cult classic FARSCAPE. Follow John Crichton and the crew of Moya on a journey to places they … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman on Tinder [Animated Comic]
[Source: Batman V Superman (Tumblr) | Follow @batsVsupes on Twitter | Like “Bats V Supes” on Facebook] The post Batman on Tinder [Animated Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Avengers: The Early Years [Pic]
[Via Unreality] The post The Avengers: The Early Years [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » First same-sex marriage in Ireland possible as soon as July
Same-sex marriages may become a reality in Ireland as soon as July, if plans unveiled on Monday go ahead Following the landslide approval of marriage equality in a popular referendum last week, lawmakers are now working on the bill to formally legalize same-sex marriage with the aim of passing it before the planned July 16 summer recess, Irish Justice Minister Frances … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Bad Scientific Practice Be Fixed?
HughPickens.com writes: Richard Horton writes that a recent symposium on the reproducibility and reliability of biomedical research discussed one of the most sensitive issues in science today: the idea that something has gone fundamentally wrong with science (PDF), one of our greatest human creations. The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Rap Battle of History: Lewis and Clark vs Bill and Ted [Video]
The newest episode of Epic Rap Battle of History features Lewis and Clark agains Bill and Ted. Not bad, but far from being the best ERB they’ve released. [ERB] The post Epic Rap Battle of History: Lewis and Clark vs Bill and Ted [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Android Auto starts shipping in real cars
Android Auto just got real. Sure, Google's in-car software for extending an Android phone to a dashboard has technically been out and proud since the first Android Auto aftermarket systems started shipping in March, but as of Tuesday it's in new cars, too. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is the first car to offer Android Auto built-in. See also: Waze is coming … [Link]
Mashable » Cleveland settles with U.S. Justice Department over police brutality
Cleveland has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over a pattern of excessive force and civil rights violations by its police department, and it could be announced as soon as Tuesday, a senior federal law enforcement official said. The official, who wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the settlement before the formal announcement, spoke Monday on the condition of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Life at Faulty Towers carries on despite being deep underwater
More than 2 kilometres underwater, this towering array of natural chimneys, known as black smokers, spews out mineral-rich superheated water, nurturing life 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 26 May 2015
Introduction to Keyboard Programming — what happens when you press a key. (hint: a lot) Oblique Strategies: Prompts for Programmers — Do it both ways. Very often doing it both ways is faster than analyzing which is best. Now you … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Expert Data Wrangling with R – $39.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Expert Data Wrangling with R" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-05-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Charter Communications acquires Time Warner Cable in a $78.7 billion deal
Charter Communications has acquired Time Warner Cable in a deal worth $78.7 billion to take on the country's largest cable operator, Comcast Corp The deal will see the two companies — which are the second and third largest cable operators in the U.S. — merge in a new company called New Charter. The new company will be one of the largest … [Link]
Mashable » What 'Mad Men' meant to the real mad men (and women) of advertising
Perhaps no one will miss Mad Men more than the real-life mad men and women in today's advertising industry. When the hit series ended its seven-season run last week, Mad Men left the industry in a different place than it was in 2007, when Don Draper first quipped about selling happiness and love along with nylons. By using the advertising business … [Link]
Mashable » Arby's courts meat lovers with six DVDs of brisket and turkey smoking
The one-year anniversary approaches of the world's longest commercial: a 13-hour, Guinness World Record-breaking, Yule Log-type chronicling of brisket being smoked for hours, as documentary proof of Arby's commitment to smoked meat in its Smokehouse Brisket LTO sandwich. The commercial did its job: the sandwich went on to be the biggest hit in the 50-year history of Arby's Arby's, faced … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Design Guru Jony Ive Named Chief Design Officer
An anonymous reader writes: Jony Ive, Apple's senior VP of design has been promoted to the role of Chief Design Officer. Ive became Apple's chief of industrial design in 1997. Under Ive's direction, Apple's put out an impressive list of products including the iMac, iPod, and iPad. "In this new role, he will focus entirely on current design projects, new … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron tells EC president 'British people are not happy with the status quo'
LONDON — David Cameron and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker discussed the UK's relationship with the European Union (EU) Monday night, at a working dinner that saw the British prime minister tell Juncker that "British people are not happy with the status quo." See also: UK won't let non-British citizens vote on future of EU membership The conversation took place at … [Link]
Mashable » New Audi R8 e-tron is the self-driving electric supercar of your dreams
Audi has unveiled a new version of its R8 e-tron electric supercar concept at CES Asia Monday — it's still an extremely powerful, high-tech electric vehicle, but now it can also drive itself The Audi R8 e-tron piloted driving concept, as it's called, has two electric motors, each with a 170kW power output delivering a total of 456 horsepower and jolting … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung launches Iron Man-flavored Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung may have just released the ultimate gadget for fans of Mr. Tony Stark and his superpowered armor suits — the Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man Limited Edition. It's not a small makeover, either. Besides the red and gold color scheme, matching the Iron Man suit, the phone also has the Iron Man's mask etched on the back. It comes in … [Link]
Mashable » India heat wave leaves more than 500 people dead
A heat wave sweeping parts of India, including the capital New Delhi, has left more than 500 people dead. The death toll was likely to rise, officials told the AFP. "The majority of the victims are people who have been exposed to the sun directly, usually aged 50 and above and from the working classes," said P Tulsi Rani, special commissioner … [Link]
Slashdot » Attackers Use Email Spam To Infect Point-of-Sale Terminals
jfruh writes: Point-of-sale software has meant that in many cases where once you'd have seen a cash register, you now see a general-purpose PC running point-of-sale (PoS) software. Unfortunately, those PCs have all the usual vulnerabilities, and when you run software on it that processes credit card payments, they become a tempting target for hackers. One of the latest attacks … [Link]
Mashable » Washington Post journalist's trial in Iran will be 'closed to the world'
The trial of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, who is being held on espionage charges in Iran, is due to start on Tuesday. After 10 months languishing in the notorious Evin Prison, the Tehran bureau chief is set to face a closed door trial, according to a statement posted online by The Post's Executive Editor Martin Baron. See also: Drone video … [Link]
Mashable » Sikh man who removed turban to save young boy receives a surprise thank you gift
Sikh man Harman Singh, who won global praise when he overlooked religious protocol to remove his turban and cradle the head of an injured boy, has been surprised with a new suite of furniture for his home. On May 15, Daejon Pahia, 5, was struck by a car in Auckland, New Zealand, and was left with a serious injury to the … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna in the full Dior short film is living in an eerie French fairytale
If the teaser of Rihanna and Dior's short film left you wanting more spine-tingling goodness, you are in luck. In a slower, less intense cut, an extended four-minute ad released on Dior's Twitter account sees Rihanna storm through the Palace of Versailles in France. Her multiple costume changes, dramatic moves and stunning looks are given enough air time for appreciation. … [Link]
Slashdot » Bats' White-Nose Syndrome May Be Cured
New submitter alabamatoy writes: Several news outlets are reporting that a common bacteria may be proving successful in curing "white-nose syndrome" which has been decimating the bat populations across North America. A new treatment using a common bacterium was developed in Missouri by Forest Service scientists Sybill Amelon and Dan Lindner, and Chris Cornelison of Georgia State University. The Nature … [Link]
Mashable » Puerto Rican taxi driver sat in his cab, holding the wheel, at his own wake
Puerto Rican taxi driver Victor Perez Cardona didn't want a traditional wake He traded the typical coffin for his beloved beige cab. Propped up in the front seat, he gripped the taxi's steering wheel while wearing a hat and tie. A wooden cross hung from his rearview mirror. A floral wreath lay in his back seat, his final fare See also: … [Link]
Mashable » The future of streaming in Australia looks pretty depressing
As the dust settles after the entry of Netflix into the Australian entertainment market in March, a big question remains: Just how many streaming services can Australia handle? If you're of the opinion more is more when it comes to film and television options, you may be in for some bad news. See also: The Netflix Tax: How to avoid the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this man set a hoverboard Guinness World Record
Canadian man Catalin Alexandru Duru has set a Guinness World Record for farthest flight by hoverboard. Catalin needed to travel a minimum of 164 feet airborne to break the record — and in the end, he smashed it easily, travelling 905 feet and two inches at a height of around 16 feet at Lake Ouareau in Quebec, Canada. According to … [Link]
Slashdot » Sniffing and Tracking Wearable Tech and Smartphones
An anonymous reader writes: Senior researcher Scott Lester at Context Information Security has shown how someone can easily monitor and record Bluetooth Low Energy signals transmitted by many mobile phones, fitness monitors, and iBeacons. The findings have raised concerns about the privacy and confidentiality wearable devices may provide. “Many people wearing fitness devices don’t realize that they are broadcasting constantly … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber sings sexy rendition of Boyz II Men's 'I'll Make Love to You'
It seems all Justin Beiber needed to hit the hearts of non-tween music fans was to bring a little '90s R&B to the party Last week, he threw us some car tunes with James Corden including a mod-twist on the classic Boyz II Men 1991 track "End of the Road." Now he has given us Boyz II Men hot flushes a … [Link]
Popular Science » SURE Construction: Wall Framing
— We are excited to have started building the SURE HOUSE in a parking lot on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken New Jersey. “SURE Construction” is a… [Link]
Mashable » Video captures badass woman fighting back after man assaults her
This video contains violence. A woman defending herself against a man sexually assaulting her at work did so in the most badass way. A patron at a restaurant in Russia captured a waitress fighting back after one of her customers attempted to shove money into her blouse and then grab her butt The waitress can be seen pushing him off, … [Link]
Mashable » 13 dead, hundreds left homeless after tornado ravages Mexican border city
At least 13 people died and hundreds more were left homeless after a category 4 tornado whipped through Ciudad Acuña, a Mexican border city. The twister flipped cars, leveled homes and sent a baby flying in a seven-block area early Monday morning following heavy rain in the city of approximately 135,000. Some people who were driving when the tornado touched … [Link]
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