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 » Google Calendar Ends SMS Notifications
LuserOnFire writes: Google has sent out an email this morning that says in part: "Starting on June 27th, 2015, SMS notifications from Google Calendar will no longer be sent. SMS notifications launched before smartphones were available. Now, in a world with smartphones and notifications, you can get richer, more reliable experience on your mobile device, even offline." You can find … [Link]
Mashable » Mom lashes back after seeing photo of her breastfeeding on Facebook
A young mother was shocked on Wednesday to find that a stranger had snapped a photo of her publicly breastfeeding her son and had shared it to his social media accounts alongside comments that shamed her for feeding her child in public. In response, the young woman, who goes by Conner Kendall on Facebook, posted a scathing letter to the unnamed … [Link]
Slashdot » Orange County Public Schools To Monitor Students On Social Media
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Orange County, Florida, is undertaking a sweeping effort to snoop on the social media communications of the county's public school students and staff, for the nebulous task of "[ensuring] safe school operations," and say they will use the software (at a license cost of about $13,000 per year) "to conduct routine monitoring for purposes of … [Link]
Mashable » Project Soli: Google's new experiment to put gesture controls everywhere
Google may have just made every motion controller currently on the market obsolete At a time when most gesture-sensing technology is unreliable and clunky, Project Soli, one of Google latest cutting-edge experiments from its secretive Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP), provides an enticing example of the type of powerful motion controller that could actually change how we interact with everything … [Link]
Slashdot » Artist Uses 3D Printing To Preserve Artifacts Destroyed By ISIS
tedlistens writes: "From the burning of the Library of Alexandria to the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan by the Taliban, to the Nazi's battle to burn as much "degenerate art" as they could find, mobs and soldiers have been quick to destroy what took societies centuries to create; what museums and collectors spent decades collecting, preserving, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Interesting Things Can I Power With an External USB Battery?
New submitter expert464 writes: I just purchased an external USB battery for the main purpose of charging smartphones. I've also thought of using it to power a USB lamp and charge a bluetooth speaker. What other things am I missing that would be useful and/or interesting to power when not near an electrical outlet? 
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Mashable » Researchers restored 'lost memories' in the minds of mice
In a feat that calls to mind the memory-tweaking technology in the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a team of researchers restored "lost memories" in the brains of mice. The mice in the study were given a drug that prevented them from consolidating a fearful memory. But when neurons involved in encoding the memory were stimulated with pulses of … [Link]
Slashdot » Can You Commit Copyright Infringement By Using Your Own Work?
Mrs. Grundy writes: Notorious appropriation artist Richard Prince has been in the news again with his show consisting of screen shots of other people's Instagram photos printed as large inkjets on canvas. These prints have reportedly sold for $90,000. In 2013 Prince successfully defeated a lawsuit for a previous appropriation by convincing the court his work was 'transformative' and it's … [Link]
Mashable » Guy who proposed at another couple's wedding isn't terrible after all
When a photo of a man proposing to a woman at another couple's wedding appeared on Reddit earlier this week, commenters were quick to dismiss it as a tacky upstaging. But as it turns out, the man behind this now-viral proposal may not be the attention-seeker everyone thinks he is The Iowa woman pictured in the viral photo told the New … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know from Google I/O 2015
It was tough to keep track of everything that was unveiled at Google I/O 2015, the company's annual developer conference. Between the launch of Android Pay, unlimited free storage on Photos and the VR field trips offered through Expeditions, Google shared plenty of new developments on Thursday See also: Watch the 2-hour Google I/O keynote in under 2 minutes To … [Link]
Slashdot » New Alloy Bounces Back Into Shape 10 Million Times And Counting
wrp103 links to the BBC's report of a newly engineered alloy that returns to its original shape after deformation even after 10 million cycles more than 10 million times. From the article: "Memory shape alloys" like this have many potential uses, but present incarnations are prone to wearing out.The new material — made from nickel, titanium and copper — shatters … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim chaplain says she faced discrimination aboard United Airlines flight
A chaplain from Chicago's Northwestern University claims she faced anti-Muslim discrimination aboard a United Airlines flight on Friday, while en route from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Tahera Ahmad said a United flight attendant refused to give her an unopened can of Diet Coke because she said it could be used "as a weapon." When she said she was being discriminated against, … [Link]
Mashable » TV station won't air ad about gay U.S. soldier who wants the right to marry
A Tennessee television station has declined to air an ad that shares the story of a gay Republican U.S. soldier who wants the right to marry his partner. Though Chattanooga-based WRCB had no previous policy on airing same-sex marriage commercials, the station has decided not to air the Freedom to Marry ad due to the topic's controversial nature, Buzzfeed reports … [Link]
Slashdot » The Patriot Act May Be Dead For Good
HughPickens.com points out Shane Harris's report at The Daily Beast that when powerful spying authorities under the Patriot Act expire at the stroke of midnight Monday, as currently appears likely, they may never return. "Senators have been negotiating over whether to pass a House bill that would renew and tweak existing provisions in the long-controversial law, but if the sunset … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guilty pleasures: How often can you eat a juicy steak?
Can't resist red meat? It may not be the healthiest menu option but some equally tasty side orders could limit the damage (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » NASA art exhibit surrounds you with the sounds of space
Imagine what life is like for Earth-gazing satellites, which study the planet from above. They gather data on everything from the moisture of our soil to the intensity of mighty hurricanes Day after day they orbit the planet, watching, recording and transmitting. These spacecraft lead a lonely, desolate life, with one major perk: the gorgeous view. NASA, a composer and an … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 GTA V Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
GTA V is a massive game. So massive, in fact, there are still players who are playing it (online and off) and discovering new things about it. I, for one, have become greatly intrigued by the supernatural occurrences in and around Los Santos. From UFO’s and dead aliens to late-night visits from scary ghosts, it is a world brimming with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO Luke Meets Anakin… and the Ghostbusters [Video]
Three ghosts are haunting the Ewok tree village…who are you gonna call? [BrotherhoodWorkshop] The post LEGO Luke Meets Anakin… and the Ghostbusters [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If You Like ‘Mass Effect’, Read Comic Book ‘Descender’
I loved the Mass Effect game trilogy. I thought it was one of the greatest sci-fi stories ever told, to be completly honest (minus that ending). So when I read that there was a comic book out there that would appeal to the same fan base I jumped. The book is called Descender and really is worth the hype that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amuse People at the Office with the Xenostapler [Video]
At the office no one can hear you scream. [Bruno Mosconi Ruy | Via Neatorama] The post Amuse People at the Office with the Xenostapler [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Shawshank Redemption as an 8-Bit Video Game [Video]
CineFix presents The Shawshank Redemption retold via old-school 8-bit (and a little 16 bit 😉 game tech. No quarters or controllers required! [Cinefix] The post The Shawshank Redemption as an 8-Bit Video Game [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Did Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht deserve a life sentence?
Ross Ulbricht, the 31-year-old convicted as the mastermind behind black market website Silk Road, was handed two life sentences for his crimes in a Manhattan federal court on Friday The sentence sent shockwaves online, igniting debate over Internet freedom and America's war on drugs. See also: Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht sentenced to life in prison Ulbricht was convicted of all … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cold Pizza [Comic]
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Switching Careers From Software Engineering To Networking?
An anonymous reader writes: I am a software engineer with over 10 years of experience making approx 210k a year after bonus. I've seen countless of software engineering jobs off-shored or taken by H1Bs over the past 5 years. While I am pretty safe at my current job, software engineering as a profession is beginning to look bleak, and i … [Link]
Mashable » Responsible grandpa Paul McCartney says he's given up smoking weed
Sir Paul McCartney, member of some band you may have heard of, has turned away from weed for good The legendary rock star, who famously smoked pot for much of his five-decade career, told The Daily Mirror that he's given up marijuana to set a good example for his children and grandchildren "It's now a parent thing," he explained. "Instead of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Multinational Taxi firm Takes On Uber With API
Multinational taxi giant Addison Lee is putting a team of 50 developers to work on creating a seamless taxi-booking experience for their customers, no matter where they are in the world.
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Mashable » Project Jacquard: Google reinvents the wearable as stuff you actually wear
Lots of people are seeing the benefits of wearable technology now that both Android Wear and the Apple Watch have arrived in full force. From step-counting to glanceable notifications, a smartwatch can be convenient for many. Smartwatches have a problem, though: Not everybody wants to wear one See also: Google partners with Levi's to create interactive clothing Even fitness trackers, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Let's Take This Open Floor Plan To the Next Level
theodp writes: In response to those of you who are unhappy with your Open Office, McSweeney's has some ideas for taking the open floor plan to the next level. "Our open floor plan was decided upon after rigorous research that primarily involved looking at what cool internet companies were doing and reflexively copying them," writes Kelsey Rexroat. "We're dismayed and … [Link]
Mashable » 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Japan
A powerful and extremely deep earthquake struck near remote Japanese islands, and shook most of the country Saturday evening. However, officials said there was no threat of a tsunami, and no injuries or damage were immediately reported. The earthquake struck near the Ogasawara islands at a depth of 590 kilometers (370 miles), Japan's Meteorological Agency said. Although some initial reports logged … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Chrome Tops 1 Billion Users
An anonymous reader writes with this excerpt from Venture Beat: At the I/O 2015 developer conference today, Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president of product, announced that Chrome has passed 1 billion active users. Less than a year ago, Google revealed Android has over 1 billion active users. These are indeed Google's biggest ecosystems. Google also shared that Google Search, … [Link]
Popular Science » The Month In Plagues: Rubella Wiped From The Americas, No You Don’t Have Poop In Your Beard, And More
Your monthly roundup of infestations, contagions, and controls from around the web. In outbreak news: On May 9th, Liberia announced it was Ebola-free, which is great news. [Link]
Mashable » 22 yearbook quotes from seniors who will go far in life
Before you make your mark on the real world, there's one important business item every high school senior must leave their peers with: a memorable yearbook quote. In reality, no one will remember your senior quote, which is probably a good thing if you ask anyone who thought their senior quote was funny five years ago. Or it's probably just John … [Link]
New Scientist – News » If the US can ban harmful trans fats, the UK should act too
America is cracking down on unhealthy trans fats in food. It's a welcome move that should spark a rethink in unregulated countries, says Oliver Tickell (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley launches 2016 presidential campaign
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has jumped into the race for the Democratic nomination for president. It'll be a longshot challenge to front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton, but O'Malley is calling for new leadership. See also: 'Too Many Cooks' in the 2016 presidential campaign kitchen O'Malley made the announcement Saturday in a Baltimore park, telling a crowd of about 1,000 people, … [Link]
Mashable » High school student angered by sexist graduation dress code letter
A graduating senior at a Biglerville High School was shocked on Tuesday when a memo regarding graduation dress codes included language that was at best, tacky, and at worst, blatantly sexist. Briana Burtop, 18, brought the offending letter to the public's attention when she posted it to her personal Facebook page See also: Teen told to wear 'appropriate dress' starts 'Crop … [Link]
Mashable » Flash flood warnings for Dallas after night of heavy rain
Flash flood warnings were in effect for Dallas on Saturday morning, after heavy rain overnight flooded streets and other parts of the city. This latest rainfall added to the already saturated Texan city, unleashing flooding that once again brought portions of the Dallas/Fort Worth area to a standstill. See also: More than 35 trillion gallons of rain have fallen on Texas … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Reviewed: Gaming and Possibly the Ultimate 4K Streamer
Earlier this week, NVIDIA officially launched its SHIELD Android TV set-top device, with far more horsepower than something like Roku or Apple TV, but on par with an average game console, and at a more affordable price tag of $199. MojoKid writes: What's interesting, however, is that it's powered by NVIDIA's Tegra X1 SoC which features a Maxwell-derived GPU and … [Link]
Mashable » FIFA president Sepp Blatter says corruption probe won't lead to him
ZURICH — Invigorated by his FIFA election win, association president Sepp Blatter dismissed any suggestion on Saturday that the American investigation into soccer corruption could lead to his door. Blatter insisted he had nothing to fear from a U.S. federal case, which alleged a $150 million bribe scheme in international football. Several senior FIFA officials have been arrested already, but Blatter … [Link]
Mashable » We crowned the most stylish NBA player, and he wholeheartedly agreed
It’s down to the wire in the NBA finals: The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading for 2015's championship title. While we're still unsure which team will take the trophy, we definitely know who sweeps the style competition See also: 4 easy ways to instantly upgrade your clothes for free After four weeks of brutal competition starting out … [Link]
Mashable » 12 times the '80s were alive and well in 'Kung Fury'
Hold onto your jelly shoes. The 1980s are back in full force after the world premiere of Kung Fury, a gratuitous action comedy that bathes viewers in nostalgia See also: 14 Totally Genius 1980s-Inspired Costumes Using visual effects to soften the film's clarity and adding in videotape wear wasn't enough for Swedish filmmaker David Sandberg. He wanted envelop the viewer in … [Link]
Slashdot » Microscopic Underwater Sonic Screwdriver Successfully Tested
afeeney writes: Researchers at the University of Bristol and Northwestern Polytechnical University in China have created acoustic vortices that can create microscopic centrifuges that rotate small particles. They compare this to a watchmaker's sonic screwdriver. So far, though, the practical applications include cell sorting and low-power water purification, rather than TARDIS operations. Appropriately enough, one of the researchers is named … [Link]
Mashable » Doug the Pug recreates Kim Kardashian's sexiest selfies
When selfie queen Kim Kardashian-West blessed the world with Selfish, a hardcover art book containing 300 carefully curated photos of her contoured face, we had to pay homage. And since we've already paid canine tribute to selfie king James Franco, we invited Doug the Pug, the Internet's favorite famous squishface, to come by and and live like Kim for a day. … [Link]
Mashable » 6 prescription sunglasses under $50 for your bright summer ahead
Unfortunately for the three out of four Americans with imperfect vision, finding a pair of affordable prescription sunglasses is a difficult feat See also: 13 Plane Confessions From the People Running Your Flight Luckily, on the Internet you can find Rx sunglasses of any style for under $50. Go ahead and pick up a spare pair, because, well, it's cheap and … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley's secret: Startups in the U.S. are in long-term decline
If you read the headlines in the tech press, you might reasonably assume that every 20-something in America is somehow launching an Uber or Snapchat-inspired startup — and magically receiving billions in venture financing Not so. Entrepreneurship is finally on the upswing again in the U.S. — but it still has a long way to go to reach pre-recession levels. Last … [Link]
Mashable » More than 35 trillion gallons of rain have fallen on Texas so far in May
Heavy rain prompted more flash flood warnings across parts of Texas on Saturday, as another area of heavy thunderstorms swept into the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex during the morning, with more rain likely from Austin and San Antonio to Houston later in the day These storms will be capable of dumping rainfall at rates of at least 2 to 4 inches per … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guilty pleasures: What are the real risks of taking drugs?
There's a reason why drugs have a reputation for being bad for you: they are. But comparing the risks of different drugs throws up surprising results (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Untethered Miniature Origami Robot That Self-Folds, Walks, Swims, and Degrades
jan_jes writes: MIT researchers demonstrated an untethered miniature origami robot that self-folds, walks, swims, and degrades at ICRA 2015 in Seattle. A miniature robotic device that can fold-up on the spot, accomplish tasks, and disappear by degradation into the environment promises a range of medical applications but has so far been a challenge in engineering. This work presents a sheet … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The AMAZING Cosplay of MCM London Comic Con 2015 [Video]
Our pals Nick and Gary over at Sneaky Zebra have just released a cosplay music video taking a look at this year’s edition of MCM London Comic Con, and as usual, it totally rocks! Also, be sure to check out this fun cinematic depiction of cosplayers at the con by Youtuber Johnnie & Todd’s Den right after! (below) [Johnnie & … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Over 60% Off The Extremely POWERFUL OxyLED MD50 Cree 500 Lumen Bright LED Flashlight Torch – $14.99 (With Promo Code)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the the extremly powerful OxyLED® MD50 Cree 500 Lumen Bright LED Flashlight Torch for just $14.99 (with promo code YUSDXCUH). That’s over 60% off on the flashlight’s regular list price of $39.99. Uses Cree LED with a lifespan of over 50000 hours Use one 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 3 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Transposition [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This “LEGO: First Person Shooter” Short Film Wins at Awesomeness [Video]
From Andrew McMurry: I took some of your favorite FPS games and turned them into Legos! This video includes Lego versions of Portal, Skyrim, Bioshock, and Counter Strike. [andrewmfilms] The post This “LEGO: First Person Shooter” Short Film Wins at Awesomeness [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Office Building of Chinese Gaming Company Shaped Like USS Voyager [PIC]
What happens when the founder of your gaming company is a huge Star Trek fan? You work in an office shaped like the USS Enterprise, that’s what! Liu Dejian is the 43-year-old founder of Chinese online game developer NetDragon Websoft, and with the help of his company’s executives — and an investment of $97 million — the dream of working … [Link]
Mashable » Angel investor says he'll only invest in startups that have women as founders
One angel investor wants an investment portfolio full of women. Jonathan Sposato, a Seattle-based entrepreneur and the CEO of photo editing software PicMonkey, made a bold announcement last week at the Seattle Angel Conference that he’d only fund companies with one or more female founders. See also: The top 13 companies for women in tech Women often have a more difficult … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Photos Launches With Unlimited Storage, Completely Separate From Google+
An anonymous reader writes with a report that Google yesterday announced at its I/O conference a photo-storage site known as Google Photos. Says the article: The new service is completely separate from Google+, something Google users have been requesting for eons. Google is declaring that Google Photos lets you backup and store "unlimited, high-quality photos and videos, for free." It's … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Ability Network's ABILITY I Access API Streamlines CMS to Medicare Activities
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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New Scientist – News » Intelligent life: Why don't we consider plants to be smart?
Plants eavesdrop on each other and communicate with other organisms via subtle messages. So why don't we recognise them as smart beings, ask two new books 
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Slashdot » The Case For a Muon Collider Succeeding the LHC Just Got Stronger
StartsWithABang writes: If you strike the upper atmosphere with a cosmic ray, you produce a whole host of particles, including muons. Despite having a mean lifetime of just 2.2 microseconds, and the speed of light being 300,000 km/s, those muons can reach the ground! That's a distance of 100 kilometers traveled, despite a non-relativistic estimate of just 660 meters. If … [Link]
Mashable » Counterprotesters at armed biker rally at Phoenix mosque: 'ISIS is not Islam'
What began as an anti-Islam rally for gun-wielding bikers Friday evening quickly transformed into a shouting match as couterprotesters flocked to the targeted Phoenix mosque. About 250 people toting pistols, American flags and cartoon drawings of the Prophet Mohammad, which are considered blasphemous by many Muslims, were met by an equally-sized group chanting peaceful songs and preaching love at the Islamic … [Link]
Slashdot » Third Stage Design Problem Cause of Most Recent Proton Failure
schwit1 writes: The Russian investigation into the latest Proton rocket failure has concluded that the failure was caused by a design failure in the rocket's third stage. The steering third stage engine failed due to excessive vibration as a result of an imbalance in a rotor of a pump unit. While it is always possible for new design issues to … [Link]
Mashable » This aging couple will have you fearing the future more than usual
For this young couple, growing old together is as beautiful as they imagined. Just a little weirder. Nerdist parodies the Cut.com's “100 Years of Beauty: Aging” video by tasking a team of makeup artists to show the 20-something lovebirds what they will look like in later stages of life, including the post-apocalyptic era. Mashup of Taylor's 'Shake It Off' and Florence's … [Link]
Mashable » 'Minecraft' creators to compete in the first annual 'Builder Bowl'
Wouldn’t it be great if you could share the elaborate Minecraft monorail network you spent weeks building with the world? The Immersive Education Initiative now has a platform for content creators to do just that, with the first annual Minecraft Builder Bowl tournament kicking off in June. Small teams will submit their creations to be judged, with the championship rounds set to play out … [Link]
Mashable » Mashup of Taylor's 'Shake It Off' and Florence's 'Shake It Out' will shake you up
This is today's recipe for a delicious mashup: Add a dash of Florence and the Machine's "Shake It Out" to Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off." Shake them together. Garnish with vocals from Evynne Hollens. Serve fresh. Hollens calls this dish "Shake It Ouf." See also: Now THIS is how you cover a Taylor Swift song It's a big day for … [Link]
Mashable » FIFA's $24 million movie reviewed: It actually makes Sepp Blatter look worse
FIFA may be in serious trouble after its arrests, allegations of bribery, corruption, tainted elections and more than $150 million in illegal kickbacks But that's nothing compared to the organization's crimes against cinema That's my conclusion after watching United Passions, the movie about FIFA which the organization commissioned and funded last year to the tune of £16 million ($24.4 million), a … [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality sex is coming — and the toys are already here
Note: The following post contains sexually graphic images and descriptions. You’re lying back on a bed. You look around. A porn star walks in. She mounts you. And as she does, you can feel the thrill of her tight contractions. Except, you don’t know any porn stars. You’re a hypochondriac virgin. The closest thing you have to a girlfriend is your … [Link]
Mashable » Cloudy skies give Manhattanhenge photos a Monet-like feel
Instagrammers couldn't get enough of the celestial phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge Friday evening despite disappointing conditions. Manhattan was aglow with a smeared golden light as the sun aligned with city cross streets, bursting through a cloudy sky. The haziness gave photos of the biannual phenomenon a Monet-like quality Manhattanhenge fans were saddened by the weather's impact on the typically voluminous sun, … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Furious' director Justin Lin is helping Google put a movie theater in your pocket
SAN FRANCISCO — For the last two years at Google I/O, the company has unveiled a new short film to go along with a piece of technology showcased at its annual developer conference. But unlike typical shorts, each "Spotlight Story" is an immersive 360-degree video. In previous years, the films were animated and exclusive to specific devices being showcased at I/O, … [Link]
Slashdot » Stanford Researchers Make Photonic Components Faster, With Algorithmic Design
retroworks writes: Integrated photonic devices are poised to play a key role in a wide variety of applications, ranging from optical interconnects and sensors to quantum computing. However, only a small library of semi-analytically designed devices is currently known. In an article in Nature Photonics, researchers demonstrate the use of an inverse design method that explores the full design space … [Link]
Lifehacker » The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Streaming Blocked Content Overseas
Regardless of which end of whatever pond you’re on, region blocked content is annoying. Whether you’re an ex-pat looking to watch reruns of The Wonder Years, or you’re hankering for a dose of Dr. Who, here’s the best (and easiest) way to get that content.Read more… [Link]
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Mashable » Former House Speaker Hastert paid to conceal sexual abuse claims, source says
CHICAGO — Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert paid hush money to conceal claims that the Illinois Republican sexually molested someone decades ago, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing and the allegations are not contained in an indictment issued Thursday. The specific nature … [Link]
Slashdot » First Ultraviolet Quantum Dots Shine In an LED
ckwu with word that South Korean researchers have created the first UV-emitting quantum dots, and employed them in the creation of a flexible LED. Their achievement is notable because no one has previously succeeded in making quantum dots capable of emitting light at wavelengths shorter than 400 nm, which defines the upper range of the UV spectrum. Writes ckwu: To … [Link]
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