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.
Mashable » Ellen Pao will reportedly appeal her high-profile gender bias decision
Ellen Pao will appeal the outcome of her high-stakes gender bias trial against Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers, according to a report from Reuters. The move comes months after a San Francisco Superior Court struck down all of her claims that the venture capital powerhouse discriminated against her because of her gender then retaliated after she spoke out when she was … [Link]
Mashable » IHOP logo gets its first facelift in two decades
IHOP’s 20-year-old logo is getting a much-needed attitude adjustment. For those who may have creatively interpreted IHOP's downward banner as a frowning face, the decades-old pancake house is brightening its expression with a smiley new emblem. The new logo positions the O and the P as an eyes and a nose by adding a smile underneath. See also: Stop-motion of Iron … [Link]
Slashdot » Tiny Fantastic Voyage Inspired Robots Are Starting To Get Reasonably Mature
szotz writes: No shrinking machine in an underground military lab (as far as we know). And no Raquel Welch. Still there is a growing microrobotics movement underway, looking at ways that tiny, untethered robots might be used to perform medical interventions in the human body. There have been piecemeal reports for years now of various designs, such as microscallops that … [Link]
Mashable » What's up with these weird blue patches on Mars?
The red planet seems like it's turning blue. A European probe in orbit around Mars just photographed two deep blue patches on the Martian surface, but while they might look like lakes to the untrained eye, don't be deceived. The spots are actually layers of dark, volcanic rock that appear blue in the photo taken by the European Space Agency's Mars … [Link]
Slashdot » Fuel Free Spacecrafts Using Graphene
William Robinson writes: While using a laser to cut a sponge made of crumpled sheets of Graphene oxide, Researchers accidentally discovered that it can turn light into motion. As the laser cut into the material, it mysteriously propelled forward. Baffled, researchers investigated further. The Graphene material was put in a vacuum and again shot with a laser. Incredibly, the laser … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new streaming music service arrives next week, report says
Apple may be just days away from showing off its new Spotify competitor — and it almost certainly spells the end of the Beats service Apple purchased for $3 billion last year The company will unveil a two-tier music streaming service at its World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco next week, according to a Wall Street Journal report . The … [Link]
Mashable » 11-year timelapse shows 1 World Trade Center rise into NYC skyline
To celebrate the One World Observatory's grand opening, Earth Cam released a timelapse video that spans 11 years, from October 2004 to May 2015 According to the YouTube description, hundreds of thousands of images were captured and edited together to create a video that takes viewers from the basement of the massive One World Trade Center, all the way to … [Link]
Mashable » Bidding adieu to the famous Paris love locks
Au revoir, mes petites. Paris began to bid adieu to its famous love locks on Monday — and with them, years of lovers' memories. City workers cut hundreds of thousands of the tiny locks from the iron grillwork on the sides of the Pont des Arts bridge; they used a crane and wheeled dollies filled with the signed trinkets. Soon, clear … [Link]
Popular Science » This Machine Creates Mini Versions Of The Worst Hurricanes, For Science
Hurricane season kicks off today, and luckily the forecast predicts that this year will be a light one, with very few massive hurricanes developing. But that forecast… [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Is Experimenting With Advertising
derekmead writes: Netflix is experimenting with pre-roll and post-roll advertisements for some of its users. For now, it's just pitching it's own original programming. However, many are concerned that they plan to serve third-party ads, but the company says they have no plans to do so. They told Mashable in a statement: "We are not planning to test or implement … [Link]
Mashable » Jessica Lange reacts to Caitlyn Jenner comparisons: 'That’s so wonderful'
Within minutes of Vanity Fair revealing its June cover featuring Caitlyn Jenner (born Bruce), the Internet exploded with comparisons of Caitlyn's look to Jessica Lange's The 66-year-old American Horror Story actress began to trend on Twitter as social media users posted side-by-side images of Lange and Jenner's glamorous shots from VF See also: Caitlyn Jenner is poised to become a fashion … [Link]
Mashable » Brooke Shields turned 50, but she was a dorky little teen like the rest of us
Image: Robert R McElroy/Getty ImagesA phenomenon of the universeTerri Shields describing her daughterImage: Robert R McElroy/Getty ImagesActress and model Brooke Shields turned 50 years old on May 31. She's recognizable to many generations, having grown up in the spotlight from a young age.When these photographs of Brooke Shields and her mother Teri were taken in New York City, Brooke Shields was 13 … [Link]
Mashable » Wally the Angora bunny is the only hairspiration you need
Wally is an English Angora rabbit. Wally is a resident of Massachusetts. Wally is quality hairspiration. Wally is a Cancer. Wally is a triumph. Wally is a poodle impersonator. Wally is pure joy Angoras are bred for their long, thick wool hair, but Wally has his summer beach look down with a fresh haircut See also: Doug the Pug recreates Kim … [Link]
Popular Science » Estonia Is Making Modular Bomb Shelters
Russia is not an easy neighbor for a country to have. In 2008 they invaded parts of nearby Georgia, protecting splinter republics that exist to this day. Last year, shortly… [Link]
Mashable » Lion kills American tourist in South Africa animal park
An American tourist was killed by a lion in a South Africa wildlife park on Monday when the animal leapt through her car's open window and mauled her. "We had a gentleman and a lady driving with the windows wide open. The lion came through the passenger side window and attacked her. The man sustained slight injuries trying to fight her … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters rally outside Facebook HQ over 'real name' policy
A group of protesters that included members of the LGBT community, Native Americans and domestic violence survivors gathered outside Facebook's Menlo Park headquarters Monday to protest the social network's controversial "real name" policy Under the long-standing policy, Facebook can suspend accounts reported as using a name other than the one listed on that user's birth certificate See also: 14,000 websites protest … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What a Red Planet aurora might look like
Fancy seeing a blue light show? A simulation of the Martian atmosphere reveals what an aurora might look like to the naked eye 
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Slashdot » Cybersecurity and the Tylenol Murders
HughPickens.com writes: Cindy Cohn writes at EFF that when a criminal started lacing Tylenol capsules with cyanide in 1982, Johnson & Johnson quickly sprang into action to ensure consumer safety. It increased its internal production controls, recalled the capsules, offered an exchange for tablets, and within two months started using triple-seal tamper-resistant packaging. Congress ultimately passed an anti-tampering law but … [Link]
Mashable » Watching a cascade of 11,000 marbles is oddly satisfying
One engineer just created the coolest toy ever. Marble machine engineer Jelle Bakker has built the most epic of marble run machines: a behemoth that allows more than 11,000 marbles to slip and slide down its ramps. In the video's YouTube description, Bakker describes the sound of so many marbles racing each other as almost "deafening." Sorry, but this probably … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's backstage dance moves deserve all the awards
For years, Taylor Swift has justified her claim to the award-show dancing throne. She is the queen of the awkward chair dance, the champion of the impromptu audience body roll, the ruler of the camera-pan hair flip See also: Taylor Swift's 'Style' gets the smooth 1950s remake it deserved But it has now been confirmed that Taylor doesn't dance for the … [Link]
Mashable » Dental student removes his own wisdom teeth while looking in a mirror
If you already know how to remove your teeth, why not just cut out the middle man and do it yourself? Jesper Ryltoft is a dental student at the Aarhus School of Dentistry in Denmark. And apparently, students there go balls-out when it comes to dental procedures — because Ryltoft just did a DIY removal of his own wisdom teeth … [Link]
Mashable » That video of a spider crawling in a guy's ear is definitely fake
Don't worry, Internet: This viral video is indeed fake A short clip released on Friday of a spider crawling out of a man's ear, stopping and then sliding back in garnered a lot attention on the Internet last weekend. But it's just a great use of special effects from Bruce Branit of BranitFX and Lucamax Pictures See also: Florida bobcat … [Link]
Mashable » Uncover the secrets of amazing company culture in our next #BizChats
There are many components that make up company culture: Morals, ethics, values, vision, and of course, the people. Small or large, every company has a culture; it's how you cultivate it that makes employees want to work hard for the greater good of the company See also: Hireside chat: The magnetism of a great company culture One of the most important … [Link]
Mashable » Vanity Fair used heavy security to protect Caitlyn Jenner's exclusive
Who knew the gossipy, overexposed, selfie-taking Kardashians could be so good at keeping a secret? Vanity Fair unleashed one of the biggest cultural stories of the year on Monday with Caitlyn Jenner's first public interview and photo shoot. The exclusive captivated the media world with a speed and intensity matched by few other articles See also: The heartwarming reactions to Caitlyn … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Drinking Water in Iceland Can Be an Incredibly Difficult Task! [Video]
Iceland is really windy, so drinking from a water bottle can often become quite problematic . [Mark Tretter] The post Drinking Water in Iceland Can Be an Incredibly Difficult Task! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch These Star-Shaped Micro-Robots Perform Mini Biopsies
Colon biopsies are uncomfortable procedures, but doctors need to do them if they suspect that a patient may have colon cancer, the third most commonly diagnosed type of… [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Add depth to your project with practical web audio
There is little debate that Web Audio is cool. Take for example Stepkit by Brent Jackson (embedded below). It’s definitely a fun toy to play with, but most of us probably couldn’t think of how this might be relevant to … [Link]
Popular Science » Will Smoking Pot Get Rid Of Your Intestinal Worms?
The 400 members of the Aka tribe, indigenous to the Congo River basin in Africa, are some of the last remaining hunter-gatherers in the world. Collectively, they’re also… [Link]
Mashable » Don't believe those rumors: LG isn't acquiring Meerkat
Despite some weird trademark filings, LG has not acquired Meerkat. News that the Korean electronics giant may have acquired the streaming video started to swirl after Phandroid uncovered a trademark filed by LG for an application called, "Meerkat." See also: Meerkat embraces developers and opens up its platform The trademark seems to be for an application that would work as an … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Automatic, Unloq, Xen Project
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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Slashdot » Ransomware Creator Apologizes For "Sleeper" Attack, Releases Decryption Keys
colinneagle writes: Last week, a new strain of ransomware called Locker was activated after having been sitting silently on infected PCs. Security firm KnowBe4 called Locker a "sleeper" campaign that, when the malware's creator "woke it up," encrypted the infected devices' files and charged roughly $24 in exchange for the decryption keys. This week, an internet user claiming to be … [Link]
Mashable » Drummer turned startup VP gets back on the kit for the first time in 4 years
Presented By Jeep® RenegadeScott Gursky is VP of design at Knozen, a free social gaming app. Knozen’s roots are in the workplace: The app was originally a platform for rating colleagues, but has expanded its scope to hit a more general target — you can connect via Facebook or with your contacts to play the personality-based games. Gursky’s roots, on the … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner is poised to become a fashion icon in her own right
There she sits, in front of Annie Lebovitz nonetheless, hair tousled to perfection, eyes sparkling, lips smirking with a light pout. Her dainty arms are placed behind her back as she wears nothing but a beige corset with her breasts visible, her legs daintily crossed together, elegantly so See also: Twitter bot corrects you every time you misgender Caitlyn Jenner It’s … [Link]
Mashable » Lionel Messi's stunning weekend strike, as called in 16 countries
The language of Lionel Messi is universal FC Barcelona's goal-scoring demi-god put home one of the most memorable strikes of his storied career this weekend, against Athletic Bilbao in the Cop del Rey final See also: The beautiful moment: Ronaldo's young son starstruck by Messi at Ballon d'Or Knifing in from the right side, Messi juked four defenders en route … [Link]
Popular Science » Here's Where Astronomers Discovered We Are All Star Stuff
Carl Sagan famously said we are all star stuff. I went to the telescope where we found that out. [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner beats Obama's record for reaching 1M Twitter followers
Caitlyn Jenner is having quite a day On Monday Vanity Fair unveiled its June issue with a stunning Jenner on the cover. The Olympic athlete and reality star (born Bruce Jenner) simultaneously launched a new Twitter account, one-upping the President by getting more than 1 million followers less than five hours later The milestone makes her account the fastest ever to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How The Multinational Rentokil Rebuilt Its IT Legacy Around An API Core
Pest control firms are not normally associated with forward-thinking technological advancements. However, Rentokil has been extending its legacy ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system to allow new functionality through the creation of APIs, according to a recent article by Margi Murphy for Computer World UK.
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Mashable » Astronaut's photo looks straight into the eye of a Category 4 hurricane
International Space Station astronaut Terry Virts has captured a view of a hurricane's eye — the kind of picture that is incredibly difficult to get from anywhere except the ISS Heck, it's even quite difficult to do from the ISS Hurricane Andres is a Category 4 storm in the eastern Pacific. As the ISS flew over it, Virts looked down and … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner on her new identity: 5 things you need to know
In Vanity Fair's sprawling June cover story, Caitlyn (née Bruce) Jenner talks about a lifetime of longing and the pain of denying a gender identity that felt natural and inevitable See also: 7 things to know when speaking about transgender people The profile, available on newsstands June 9, is a closeup on Jenner's life, touching on her fractured relationship with some … [Link]
Popular Science » ‘Suit Up’: Watch NASA’s New Documentary Celebrating 50 Years of Spacewalks
It’s been almost 50 years since astronaut Ed White became the first American to take the plunge into space. On June 3, 1965, White completed NASA’s first spacewalk. [Link]
Mashable » How the Kardashians and Jenners supported Caitlyn on social media
Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, revealed her new look and name on Monday on the cover of Vanity Fair. She was quickly lauded by thousands across social media for her courage and beauty But Jenner's biggest cheerleaders were from her own sprawling family. Her children and stepchildren, known for their social media prowess, retweeted the cover along with sweet … [Link]
Slashdot » LEGO Launches a Minecraft Competitor On Steam
An anonymous reader writes: There's been plenty of rumors that LEGO was developing a competitor to Minecraft, and today they released it on Steam. "Lego Worlds enables you to populate your worlds with many weird and wonderful characters, creatures, models, and driveable vehicles, and then play out your own unique adventures," the game's Steam page explains. Unlike "Minecraft," LEGO's new … [Link]
Mashable » No, Kylie Jenner didn't crash a mansion party — She was helping an app go viral
More than 2,000 people filled up Jeremy Greene's mansion in the Hollywood Hills on Friday night to celebrate the launch of his new social app PingTank. In attendance were Vine stars like Nash Grier, rapper OT Genasis, Kylie Jenner, Melanie Brown (a.k.a. Mel B of the Spice Girls) and other social media personalities While lavish launch parties with high-profile guests are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantastic Animated Short Takes a Look at the Origins of Tomorrowland [Video]
I haven’t seen Tomorrowland yet, and even though people have some mixed feelings about the production, I’m going to go and see it this week anyways. Here’s a deleted scene from the movie taking a look at the origins of Plus Ultra, the organization behind Tomorrowland itself. [Disney Movie Trailers] The post Fantastic Animated Short Takes a Look at the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging Aragorn’s Sword (Narsil from LOTR) in Real Life [Video]
One sword to rule them all! Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re building Aragorn’s sword Narsil, which was used to forge Andúril, from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy! [Awe Me] The post Forging Aragorn’s Sword (Narsil from … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer has a ruff time as a stripper for a dog's bachelor party
In a preview for this week's Inside Amy Schumer, Schumer plays a first-time stripper who shows up to work the bachelor party of some dude named Josh, who happens to be a dog Schumer is visibly tense as she tries to entertain the canine crew and remember important rules of stripping all at once, like not letting the customer touch … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Google's Now On Tap Probes Android Apps For Context
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Mashable » Twitter bot corrects you every time you misgender Caitlyn Jenner
A Twitter bot named @she_not_he has been activated to correct users who misgender Caitlyn Jenner. Whenever users refer to Jenner in their tweets using the pronoun "he," the bot will tweet a response reminding them to use Jenner's now-preferred female pronouns. See also: 7 things to know when speaking about transgender people The former athlete and television personality Caitlyn Jenner, formerly … [Link]
Mashable » Fog bank menaces New Jersey beach by posing as a tidal wave
An extraordinary fog bank appeared just off the coast of New Jersey on Sunday. In fact, the fog was so unusual-looking that beach lifeguards in Sea Girt, New Jersey, sent the photos to the National Weather Service's forecast office fore New Jersey and Philadelphia, where one meteorologist called it the "coolest fog photo ever." Some other shots of today's monster storm#swimnearalifeguard … [Link]
Mashable » Mastodon on 'Game of Thrones' is the most metal cameo in Westeros
Brace yourself: This article contains spoilers about Season 5, Episode 8 of Game of Thrones. The Army of the Dead just got more hardcore. Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds of the heavy metal band Mastodon appeared on Game of Thrones Sunday night as proud Wildlings, the proud people who live "free," north of The Wall and beyond the laws … [Link]
Mashable » Don't freak out: Netflix is not running ads
Netflix is experimenting with advertising with its service, but it's not what you think. On Monday news reports from Cord Cutters News and Motherboard indicated that Netflix was playing around with pre-roll and post-roll advertisements for some of its content. See also: First 'Wet Hot American Summer' photos are here and they're glorious The easy assumption to make would be that … [Link]
Mashable » Science advice columnist tells woman to 'put up with' chest-staring men with 'good humor'
Think about the worst piece of advice you’ve ever received. This advice from Science magazine about how to deal with sexual harassment at work was probably worse. A reader with the pseudonym “Bothered” wrote into the magazine’s “Ask Alice” career advice column with the following question: “My adviser is a good scientist, and he seems like a nice guy. Here’s the … [Link]
Mashable » Girl's senior photo was removed from yearbook because she wore a tuxedo
High school senior Crystal Cumplido felt most comfortable in a tuxedo when she posed for her senior photos Fast forward to the end of the school year. Cumplido, a student at Lincoln High School in Stockton, California, was surprised to find that her picture was missing from the yearbook. In fact, in the listing of people in the student glossary, her … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hydra paradox: When culling animals makes them thrive
From garden pests to Florida pythons, trying to kill off a species could leave you with more of it. Ecologist Peter Abrams thinks he can explain (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Game of Thrones,' a mashup for the ages
The intense ending of Sunday's Game of Thrones has left many rattled. With the unexpected siege of White Walkers, plus the zombification (that's a word, right?) of many Wildlings, it was an intense episode See also: Maisie Williams breaks bad news to fan on Twitter Which is why, when Jon Snow's (ridiculously slow) boat departure is set to the closing … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Physicists Build World's First Fermion Microscope
Zothecula writes: Researchers working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claim to have created a method to better observe fermions – the sub-atomic building blocks of matter – by constructing a microscope capable of viewing them in groups of a thousand at a time. A laser technique is used to herd the fermions into a viewing area and then … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner to be honored with courage award at ESPYs
Caitlyn Jenner, the 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, unveiled herself to the world on Monday via the cover of Vanity Fair's June issue It was rightfully hailed as a brave move across the web, and now we know Jenner will soon be honored in real-life on a very big stage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Globosome: The Rise and Fall of an Alien Civilization [Short Film]
In the vastness of space, there’s a a small speck of rock inhabited by the most peculiar lifeforms: Dark little “Globosomes” that start to replicate fast and begin to show signs of intelligence. The film tells the story of the rise and fall of these little creatures. This film is inspired by the special times we’re living in on our … [Link]
Mashable » Job hunting? 190+ openings from Universal Music Group, UNHCR and more
Are you looking for a new career? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Twice a week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest, below, and … [Link]
Mashable » Vince Vaughn has a strong opinion on guns in schools
Vince Vaughn is not holding back while promoting True Detective Season2 In an interview with British GQ, the actor best known for what he describes as "assembly-line comedies" had a few things to say about his career, gun control and Edward Snowden. See also: It's here: 'True Detective' Season 2 trailer gives a first look at the action Vaughn hypothesized that … [Link]
Mashable » 17 high-tech ways to make your wedding day even more memorable
Just like fashion and home decor, the wedding industry goes through major trendsPoofy bridesmaids sleeves, anyone? While weddings have certainly seen their share of odd tech — like robot officiants — it's possible to add technology to ceremonies and receptions in tasteful, even beautiful ways. See also: The Most Connected Man Is You, Just a Few Years From Now Mashable recently … [Link]
Mashable » Why the 66-year-old founder of Men's Wearhouse is launching an 'Uber for tailors'
At the ripe old age of 66, George Zimmer is joining the ranks of startup founders who take Uber as an inspiration. Zimmer, best known for founding and serving as the public face of Men's Wearhouse before getting fired in a very public fashion in 2013, officially launched a new company on Monday called zTailors, which will let customers book tailors … [Link]
Mashable » Police dash cam captures extremely close lightning strike
While driving along a highway in Mississippi last week, Gautier police officer Mark Rodriguez caught an amazing view of a lightning strike that landed just feet away from his vehicle. Fortunately, a car is a safe place to be during a lightning storm, and Rodriguez's dash cam caught incident on camera. Antarctic penguins boost their breed by melting snow with … [Link]
Mashable » Idris Elba raps about Stringer Bell on Skepta's 'Shutdown'
LONDON — Actor, DJ, record-breaking car racer, one of the best characters from HBO's The Wire — Idris Elba is a man of many talents. He's been known to rap every now and again too, and has just added some lines to grime artist Skepta's track "Shutdown." See also: Idris Elba just broke an 88-year-old speed record because he's Idris Elba … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey's president threatens newspaper editor: He will 'pay a heavy price'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has threatened the editor of a Turkish newspaper that published photos online of ammo-packed trucks reportedly headed for rebels in Syria, saying the editor will "pay a heavy price." "I suppose the person who wrote this as an exclusive report will pay a heavy price for this," Erdogan said of Cumhuriyet’s editor in chief, Can Dündar, … [Link]
Mashable » The top 3 fighter jets flown by Air Force pilots
The Royal Australian Air Force is marked by its swift, decisive and respected approach to delivering air and space power to protect Australia and its interests, as well as its commitment to training Australia’s leaders. And at the moment, they’re on the lookout for a new generation of pilots. In the Air Force, you could find yourself in the cockpit of … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Do You Wish You'd Known Starting Your First "Real" Job?
itwbennett writes: ITworld's Josh Fruhlinger asked seasoned (and some not-so-seasoned) tech professionals what they wished they knew back when they were newly minted graduates entering the workforce. Perhaps not surprisingly, some of the best advice has more to do with soft skills than with tech skills. To wit: 'When [managers] say they are suggesting you do something, it's not really … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sawfish is first vertebrate known to clone itself in the wild
Endangered fish seem to have undergone virgin births – cloning themselves in what might be a last-ditch ploy to avoid extinction 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Google Photos Matters to Developers
Google is pulling out all the stops to grow its ecosystem, thereby improving its allure to developers.
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Mashable » More than 40 people charged with murder in 2013 Bangladesh garment factory collapse
Bangladesh authorities filed murder charges against 41 people on Monday for their roles in the April 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory complex. The collapse killed more than 1,100 people and injured 2,500 in the worst industrial disaster the country has ever faced. Rana Plaza's owner, Sohel Rana, his parents and more than a dozen government officials were among … [Link]
Mashable » Light-up bracelets from a Taylor Swift concert saved fans' lives
Taylor Swift is indirectly responsible for saving fans' lives thanks to souvenirs from the 1989 World Tour, because even pieces of plastic blessed by T-Swift have hidden powers WBRZ reports that Caroline Dazzio was driving her sister and a friend home from Swift's May 22 concert in Baton Rouge when she crashed her car See also: Who has more friends: Marnie … [Link]
Popular Science » Enrique Iglesias Injures Hand Grabbing Drone On Stage
When the maneuver goes right, it’s an intimate duet between a man and a camera robot, recorded by the robot's camera and projected live for thousands of screaming fans. [Link]
Mashable » Global warming may cause largest ocean species migration in 3 million years
If greenhouse gas emissions are not curtailed soon, then global warming may bring about the most sweeping re-arrangement of ocean species in at least 3 million years, according to a new study The study, published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change, shows that by the end of the century, the polar regions may be have some of the most abundant … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Would People Steal Copper From A Subway?
Last Wednesday, the theft of 500 feet of copper wire from subway lines in New York City snarled the routes of the A and C trains, generally irritating commuters, and… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Despite Ourselves, Society Functions [Comic]
I feel a lot more normal now! 🙂 [Source: Cannibal Comic] The post Despite Ourselves, Society Functions [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guilty pleasures: Can you make a convincing liar?
Telling porkies is a universal part of human nature – and there are tricks you can learn to do it better (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » The Artificial Pancreas For Diabetics Is Nearly Here
the_newsbeagle writes: It's the tech that type 1 diabetics have long been waiting for: An implanted "closed-loop" system that monitors a person's blood-sugar level and adjusts injections from an insulin pump. Such a system would liberate diabetics from constant self-monitoring and give parents of diabetic children peace of mind. Thanks to improvements in glucose sensors and control algorithms, the first … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Identity Platform Introduces New Authentication APIs
Google has announced the Google Identity Platform, a suite of tools developers can use to secure apps without the traditional burdens associated with securing such apps.
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New Scientist – News » Gadgets powered wirelessly at home with a simple Wi-Fi router
Throw away those power cords and chargers. Signals from a Wi-Fi router providing wireless electricity could soon be used to power gadgets and charge phones 
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Mashable » The heartwarming reactions to Caitlyn Jenner's stunning magazine cover
Call her brave. Call her beautiful. Just make sure you call her Caitlyn Vanity Fair unveiled its June cover on Monday, revealing Caitlyn Jenner (born Bruce Jenner) for the first time See also: 7 things to know when speaking about transgender people Within minutes, the glamorous image, shot by Annie Leibovitz, began trending on Twitter. We learned the Internet can, in … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Doctor Could Grow A Tiny Version Of Your Brain In A Dish
Prescribing medications for psychological conditions is notoriously tricky—one drug works differently for individuals with the same condition and can even change over time… [Link]
Mashable » 'XCOM 2' goes underground in a future Earth ruled by aliens
In the year 2035, humanity needs saving — again. It seems extraterrestrial forces have taken over, and are subjecting humanity to the horrors of a… utopian society? This is XCOM 2, the just-announced follow-up to Firaxis Games 2012 strategy reboot XCOM: Enemy Unknown. See also: 'XCOM' for iPad: Same Great Game Is Now Travel Size The reveal trailer (above) shows XCOM … [Link]
Slashdot » Supreme Court Overturns Conviction For Man Who Posted 'Threatening' Messages On Facebook
schwit1 sends news that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 in favor of Anthony Elonis, a man who wrote a series of angry messages on Facebook. The posts included quotes from rap lyrics containing "violent imagery," and were directed at Elonis's wife, his co-workers, law enforcement, and a kindergarten class. Elonis was charged and convicted under a federal statute … [Link]
Mashable » Unofficial prom king Jaden Smith wore a stylish dress to the dance
Jaden Smith conquered and then deleted Twitter, rendering the medium useless, but thankfully his star power is still gracing the Internet through other people's Instagram accounts Specifically, Smith is the most fashionable prom date of all time and was put on this earth to take high school dance selfies to the next level See also: 6 really deep moments from Jaden … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Internet of Living Things
Register for the free webcast, Life Streams, Walled Gardens, and the Internet of Living Things. Brigitte Piniewski and Hagen Finley will discuss the Internet of Living Things, what makes sensoring and monitoring data emanating from our bodies unique, and why … [Link]
Mashable » Heeere's what the 'The Shining' would be like if Wes Anderson directed
All work and no quirky symmetrical framing makes Wes a dull boy. When YouTuber Steve Ramsden noticed similarities in the way Wes Anderson and Stanley Kubrick filmed The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Shining (their two vastly different movies about hotels), he decided to cut together a mashup of the two. The result is the quirkiest take on paranormal snow-madness … [Link]
Mashable » Officer who told a teen his parents had died attends graduation in their place
One police officer went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure a recently orphaned teen didn't have to miss out on his high school graduation Riley and Emily Portie were riding a motorcycle on May 24 when they were struck and killed by a drunk driver in Orange, Texas. See also: 93-year-old WWII veteran finally receives his high … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Salute Your Shorts' reunion was like camp never ended
It is often said that the memories you make at summer camp will last a lifetime — even one that only required a remote control to get to. The cast of Salute Your Shorts, one of the most memorable Nickelodeon shows of the '90s, reunited at the Everything Is Festival in Portland, Oregon on May 29. See also: 21 totally … [Link]
Popular Science » Enormous Glass Tube Is First Step Toward Building Bacta Tanks
Great Schott, what a tube! Industrial glassmakers Schott have created a tube that measures over 18 inches on its outer diameter, besting what was previously the world's… [Link]
Mashable » Bruce Jenner no more; call her Caitlyn
On the June cover of Vanity Fair, Caitlyn Jenner, born Bruce Jenner, appears as a woman for the first time See also: The heartwarming reactions to Caitlyn Jenner's stunning magazine cover "Call me Caitlyn," says Jenner "This is about your life," she says in an accompanying video. "Bruce always had to tell a lie. He was always living that lie. Every … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Rat Drive A Tiny Car
So long, hamster wheels–rodents just got a new form of transportation. Popular Science reader Brian Byon built this laser-controlled rat-mobile by hacking into some… [Link]
Mashable » Seals tagged with sensors are sending back data from remote waters
LONDON — Researchers have gathered together a huge amount of information from some of the world's harshest waters using an army of special helpers: seals tagged with sensors The data these mammals have gathered could shed light on parts of the ocean that until now have been blank spots on scientist's screens, despite their critical role in helping to drive the … [Link]
Slashdot » 1-Pixel Pac-Man
szczys writes: Retro games just aren't the same since the display technology resolution has exploded. I went the opposite direction and chose a display with less resolution than the original. This reinvention of Pac-Man uses a 32×32 RGB LED module which are made for LED billboards. This makes the player just one pixel. Add in an Atari joystick and we … [Link]
Mashable » The world's smallest flash drive just got smaller
The world's smallest flash drives keep getting smaller, which means it's becoming that much easier to lose your storage in your pocket. SanDisk announced on Monday that it is packing a whole lot of storage into a very tiny package: 0.75 x 0.63 x 0.35, to be exact See also: The new MacBook only has one tiny port, but it's a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' trailer visits the snowy peaks of Siberia
Rise of the Tomb Raider isn't just cool… it's ice cold. Lara Croft's next adventure heads to the ice-covered mountaintops of Sibera, where an avalanche is always one misplaced climbing axe away. Poor Lara learns that the hard way in this latest trailer. We haven't seen any of the gameplay from Rise of the Tomb Raider, but that's set to change this month … [Link]
Mashable » 6 dad-centric Instagram accounts you must follow
It’s never too early to celebrate dads. Now, with social tools like Instagram, Vine and Twitter, fathers are free to show the world why parenthood is divine. Whether they're snapping pics of their kids playing on the monkey bars or displaying some killer kitchen recipes, these dads are worthy of your follow. See also: Digital Dads Are Plugging In, Getting Social … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver is shocked the United States finally cracked down on FIFA
John Oliver is very passionate about FIFA's corruption — he's spoken on the topic well before the most recent events. He's just surprised that America is concerned, too "It took the country that cares the least about football to bring down the people who have been ruining it. That's like finding out that Ke$ha arrested a group of bankers involved … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Car Chase from “Mad Max: Fury Road” Recreated In GTA V [Video]
Oh what a game! What a lovely game! Mad Max Fury Road – GTA V cinematic on the PC! Created using the Rockstar Video Editor! All graphics settings on ULTRA using Fraps or NVIDIA ShadowPlay to record at full HD 2450 x 1440p resolution at 60 FPS! All editing done using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects CS6. [TheSlothsDen … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook adds PGP encryption to keep emails safe from hackers
Facebook is adding the ability to upload an encryption key to your profile to prevent hackers from snooping on your notification emails. Notification emails from the company often include the content of the message; encryption would turn those messages to gibberish for sophisticated third parties. The ability to add OpenPGP public keys to profiles is rolling out on Monday. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall and Kylie Jenner just debuted your summer wardrobe
They’ve already conquered television and now the Jenner sisters are out to capture the fashion industry Already style icons in their own rights, Kendall, 19, and Kylie Jenner, 17, will further their influence with their first collection for Topshop, Kendall + Kylie, which will be released on June 3 at Topshop.com, select Topshop locations, as well as Nordstrom stores worldwide. The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Six-Figure Worth Apple I Dumped At Recycling Center
Credit: NBC Bay Area A woman has tossed out a bunch of old computers for recycling in San Francisco — including a rare Apple I worth a six-figure sum. The recycling center is now appealing for the woman to get in touch so that it can pay her $100,000. Staff at CleanBayArea have no record of the woman’s name or contact … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First-person drone tourism will let you see the sights from home
Cultural heritage researchers around Europe have teamed up to explore the potential for a new age of tourism: drones 
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Mashable » High schooler's insane dunk will make you dizzy
Most high schoolers would be happy to just touch the rim. Teenage all star Terrance Ferguson shocked his teammates and probably increased his 5-star recruitment stock with a monster 360-degree dunk. It's mind-boggling that the hoop wasn't completely obliterated as Ferguson meteored the ball down from well above the rim. The video's description calls it an "insane never-before-seen dunk." While … [Link]
Popular Science » The Plagues Of May: Rubella Wiped From Americas, No You Don't Have Poop In Your Beard, And More
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Slashdot » Malware Attribution: Should We Identify the Crooks Who Deploy It?
Brian Krebs asks: What makes one novel strain of malicious software more dangerous or noteworthy than another? Is it the sheer capability and feature set of the new malware, or are these qualities meaningless without also considering the skills, intentions and ingenuity of the person wielding it? Most experts probably would say it's important to consider attribution insofar as it … [Link]
Mashable » Londoners can soon roam around a gallery at night on robotic beds
LONDON — Think Night at the Museum — but a little less dramatic, more futuristic and with a lot more art The Hayward Gallery in London's Southbank Centre is letting visitors experience a new exhibition, opening later this month, in a highly immersive way: by inviting them to book in for an overnight stay on two robotic beds See also: Two … [Link]
Mashable » Senator Lindsey Graham launches presidential campaign
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination from his childhood town on Monday morning. "I’m Lindsey Graham, and I’m running for President of the United States of America. It’s because of you that I can make that statement," said Graham, speaking in Central, South Carolina. See also: The 9 most Rand Paul things Rand Paul … [Link]
Mashable » Millennials: Young, invincible, unprepared for medical misfortune
Millennials think their financial futures look healthy, but they may not be budgeting for unexpected medical payments The 2015 Aflac WorkForces report, which surveyed 1,977 employers and 5,337 employees, reveals that 85% of millennials are somewhat confident and 39% are supremely confident that they’ll be financially well-off in the future But 45% of the millennials surveyed— nearly half — do not … [Link]
Mashable » Why Nintendo using Android for its 'NX' device would be a big deal
Nintendo’s next gaming machine will reportedly use an Android operating system. File this under rumor for now, as the news come from an anonymous insider speaking to Nikkei, one of the leading newspapers in Japan (via Kotaku). The source — per Kotaku's translation — indicates that the move to Android is motivated by a desire to see support for a wider range … [Link]
Mashable » Women's World Cup preview: Your group-by-group cheat sheet
Amid all the malfeasance and corruption plaguing FIFA's executive levels, here's some good news out of the soccer world: The Women's World Cup kicks off in Canada on June 6 The final in Vancouver is July 5; preceding games take place in six cities across Canada. But the Women's World Cup can kind of sneak up on you! Few people follow … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New and Updated Chess Pieces For the Modern Age [Comic]
[Source: John Atkinson – Wrong Hands] The post New and Updated Chess Pieces For the Modern Age [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Millennials rely on Facebook for politics news more than anywhere else
The News Feed is the new 9 p.m. news Millennials go to Facebook for political news more than any other resource, according to yet another study that cements the media dominance of the social network among younger Americans The Pew Research Center found that 61% of millennials said they get political news from Facebook at least once a week, easily out … [Link]
Slashdot » Carnegie Mellon Struggles After Uber Poaches Top Robotics Researchers
ideonexus sends a report from the Wall Street Journal (paywalled) saying Uber has poached 40 researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in an attempt to jump-start development of autonomous vehicle technology. In February, Uber and CMU's National Robotics Engineering Center announced a partnership to work together on the technology. But according to the WSJ, Uber quickly offered massive bonuses and salary … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Filing cabinets, GAAP, and the accountants dilemma
Request an invitation to Next:Money, OReillys conference focused on the fundamental transformation taking place in the finance industry. Theres plenty of news about the fintech, or financial technology, sector these days. Hundreds of nimble startups are disaggregating the age-old financial … [Link]
Mashable » Supreme Court throws out man's conviction for posting threatening rap lyrics on Facebook
The Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of a Pennsylvania man accused of making threats on Facebook. See also: 'Dad Rap' is your favorite, groan-worthy dad jokes in one music video The justices ruled Monday that it was not enough for prosecutors to show that the comments of Anthony Elonis would make a reasonable person feel threatened. Elonis was prosecuted … [Link]
Mashable » Justices rule for Muslim denied Abercrombie & Fitch job over headscarf
The Supreme Court has sided with a Muslim woman who did not get hired after she showed up to a job interview with clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch wearing a head scarf. See also: Don't make any assumptions about the next headscarf you see The justices said Monday that employers generally have to accommodate job applicants and employees with religious needs … [Link]
Mashable » Lego is creating its own version of 'Minecraft'
This story was updated at 11:36 a.m. ET. It seems Lego may have taken all those comparisons to Minecraft to heart. Lego Worlds, a open-world game created entirely out of Lego bricks, appeared on Steam as an Early Access title on Monday. That means it's playable while still in development. See also: The world's biggest Lego Millennium Falcon built using 250,000 … [Link]
Mashable » Apartment living for less: Spending smart as a renter
Additional reporting for this article by Stephanie Walden. There's nothing quite like home sweet home — even if your space is confined to fewer than 1,000 square feet. Though often less pricey than full-fledged homeownership, renting an apartment can come with its own host of expenses, from the lump sum you have to deliver upon the start of your lease (first … [Link]
Popular Science » A Cosmic Ray Brought Bill Nye's Solar Sail Back Online
After suffering a worrying software glitch last week in lower Earth orbit, the ambitious solar sail spacecraft launched by Bill Nye and the Planetary Society is back… [Link]
Mashable » Baby goats on trampoline spring into new level of cuteness
Whether it's down on the farm or up in the air, baby goats are the cutest. The Nigerian dwarf doelings bopped around on a trampoline for awhile to explore the new, bouncier territory. The crew of three tiny kids huddled up in the end, presumably to discuss the transition to springier pastures. Determined squirrel refuses to let go of booby-trapped … [Link]
Mashable » BlackBerry successfully killed Ryan Seacrest's lookalike iPhone case
The Typo, Ryan Seacrest's BlackBerry lookalike keyboard case for the iPhone, is officially dead. BlackBerry announced on Monday that Typo Products LLC and its cofounder, Laurence Hallier, have "settled their outstanding legal disputes." The Ryan Seacrest-backed iPhone accessory added a physical QWERTY keyboard to the iPhone, essentially turning it into a BlackBerry of sorts. See also: Your iPhone isn't a BlackBerry, … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel To Buy Altera For $16.7 Billion
An anonymous reader writes: Today Intel purchased chipmaker Altera for $16.7 billion. This follows another huge purchase in the semiconductor industry last week, when Avago snapped up Broadcom for $37 billion. This has been a record year for consolidation within the industry, as companies struggle to deal with slowing growth and stagnating stock prices. Altera had already rejected an offer … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, an X-Wing drone is added to the fleet of DIY 'Star Wars' airships
Drone and Star Wars enthusiast, known on the Internet as Oliver C., is back at it again, this time with an X-Wing Starfighter. Previously, Oliver created a Millennium Falcon, TIE Inceptor and an Imperial Star Destroyer modification for his custom quadcopter, which are mainly built from a lightweight styrofoam and metal. But a fleet of miniature Star Wars crafts is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Select Logitech iPad Accessories + Other Great Deals!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 50% off on select Logitec iPad accessories including Bluetooth keyboards, folios, cases, and more. –Up to 50% Off Select Logitech iPad Accessories Other Great Deals: –Smallville: The Complete Series – $285.92 $94.49 (67% Off) –Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set (First Blood / Rambo: First Blood Part II / … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Paper Cuts Become Fatal: A Brush with Death [Video]
From Corridor Digital: Once again we return to the world of shifting perspectives, art demons, and the one man who keeps trying to clean it all up. Don’t let them grab you, or they’ll turn you into paper! [CorridorDigital] The post When Paper Cuts Become Fatal: A Brush with Death [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » A Frying Pan That Teaches You to Cook
2015 Invention Award Winner Category: Health Inventors: Humberto Evans, Mike Robbins, Kyle Moss, Yuan Wei Company: CircuitLab Inc. Invention:… [Link]
Mashable » In a nation of smokers, Beijing bans lighting up indoors
China’s capital began imposing the country's toughest ban on smoking in public places Monday in hopes of stemming a looming health crisis in a society where smoking remains a nearly ubiquitous part of dining, social events and life in general. Smoking in Beijing is now prohibited in all indoor public places, including offices, shopping malls and airports, as well as at … [Link]
Mashable » French aid worker held hostage in Yemen urges for release in new video
A French woman held hostage in Yemen appeared for the first time in a video that surfaced on Monday, appealing for her release. Isabelle Prime, who works as a consultant with ties to the World Bank, was abducted from Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, along with her Yemeni translator in February. The translator was released shortly afterward, but until now, there … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Release Date: July 29th
Ammalgam writes with news that Windows 10 will be released worldwide on July 29th, 2015. It'll be immediately available for PCs and tablets — their announcement doesn't mention smartphones. The upgrade will be free (within one year of launch) for users running legitimate copies of Windows 7 and 8.1. Another reader notes that users of those two operating systems are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch 11,000 Marbles Go Down this Gigantic Marble Run Machine! [Video]
This amazing marble run machine was built by Jelle Bakker and features 4 different paths and 4 tipping containers can that hold over 11,000 marbles! [Jelle Bakker] The post Watch 11,000 Marbles Go Down this Gigantic Marble Run Machine! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Betsy Palmer, Jason's murderous mom in 'Friday the 13th,' dies at 88
Betsy Palmer, the character actress best known for her role as Mrs. Voorhees, the "killer cook" and mother of the murderous Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, died on Friday. She was 88. While the character of Jason is the campy horror movie franchise's main claim to fame, Palmer's signature role in the first film gave her a scream queen status … [Link]
Mashable » Overexcited man barred from World Naked Bike Ride in England
Rule number one when taking part in a naked bike ride: Try not to get too fired up. One "overexcited" man was pulled aside and spoken to by organisers at the start of a World Naked Bike Ride in Canterbury, Kent, this weekend, according to reports. See also: World Naked Bike Ride Is Exactly What It Sounds Like (And It's Awesome) … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 June 2015
The Basic AI Drives (PDF) — Surely no harm could come from building a chess-playing robot, could it? In this paper we argue that such a robot will indeed be dangerous unless it is designed very carefully. Without special precautions, … [Link]
Slashdot » SourceForge and GIMP
New submitter tresf writes: In response to a Google+ post from the Gimp project claiming that "[Sourceforge] is now distributing an ads-enabled installer of GIMP," Sourceforge had this response: "In cases where a project is no longer actively being maintained, SourceForge has in some cases established a mirror of releases that are hosted elsewhere. This was done for GIMP-Win. Submitter's … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt has perfected an Essex accent
Reality show The Only Way Is Essex has a lot to answer forGuardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt revealed he has nailed the Essex accent because his wife got hooked on the scripted show set in north-east London. See also: Drunk Chris Pratt gives the best acting advice Pratt told BBC's The Graham Norton Show that … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro Hero+ LCD is a cheaper touchscreen-equipped action cam for $299
GoPro’s family of Hero action cameras just got a new sibling: The Hero+ LCD. GoPro announced on Monday the $299 Hero+ LCD, an entry-level action camera with a built-in touchscreen. The Hero+ joins GoPro's action cameras which start at $130 for the Hero and balloon up to $500 for the Hero4 Black. See also: GoPro unveils drone, six camera array for … [Link]
Mashable » Tracy Morgan vows to return to comedy in first interview after car crash
More than a year after a car crash left him in a coma, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan told NBC's Today show that he is still healing, but he vowed to come back to comedy "Right now, my goal is just to heal and to get better because I am not 100% yet, I’m not," Morgan said in the Monday morning … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10 will be available at the end of July
Finally: We know the exact date of availability for Microsoft's upcoming operating system, Windows 10 The new OS will become available on July 29, Microsoft's Executive Vice President of Operating Systems Terry Myerson wrote in a blog post Monday See also: Why Windows 10 is the 'last' version of Windows On that date, buyers in 190 markets will be able to … [Link]
Slashdot » Khan Academy Seeks Patents On Learning Computer Programming, Social Programming
theodp writes: When it announced its brand new Computer Science platform in August 2012, Khan Academy explained it drew inspiration from both Bret Victor and GitHub (SlideShare). Still, that didn't stop Khan Academy from eventually seeking patents on its apparently Victor-inspired Methods and Systems for Learning Computer Programming and GitHub-inspired Systems and Methods for Social Programming, applications for which were … [Link]
Mashable » Shia LaBeouf yelling at you for a minute straight is pure motivation
You don't need that second cup of coffee or clichéd cat poster to help you get through your day. All you need is Shia LaBeouf yelling at you in front of a green screen. In April, LaBeouf collaborated with a group of students from Central Saint Martins BA Fine Arts program in London in a video art piece called #Introductions. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ready for a smellfie? Photo tags map the smellscape of a city
From fragrant fruit stalls to stinking sewers, find the nicest-smelling route around town with geotagged photo captions 
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Slashdot » Tor Connections To Hidden Services Could Be Easy To De-Anonymize
angry tapir writes with news of a report presented Friday at Hack In The Box which outlines a counterintuitive fact about Tor: Identifying users who access Tor hidden services — websites that are only accessible inside the Tor anonymity network — is easier than de-anonymizing users who use Tor to access regular Internet websites. That's because the addresses of the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: R Packages – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "R Packages" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-02 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Sun-powered Solar Impulse plane to land in Japan due to bad weather
A solar plane attempting to fly around the world without a drop of fuel plans to make an unscheduled stop Monday night in Nagoya, Japan, because of bad weather. See also: Sun-powered Solar Impulse now 24 hours into flight across Pacific Ocean Swiss pilot André Borschberg took off from Nanjing, China, on Sunday on what was to be the longest leg … [Link]
Mashable » Former FIFA vice president cites satirical 'Onion' article in video rant
If you're building a case in your defense, you should take care not to quote satirical articles Former vice president of FIFA Jack Warner, currently accused of corruption, did just that: He cited an article from The Onion in a video message on his site Sunday, The New York Times reported See also: FIFA officials face corruption charges, extradition to the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Forgetting Ed Miliband' parodies Russell Brand's bromance with ex-Labour leader
A couple of months ago it was all going so well for Ed. Number 10 was almost in reach, Milifandom was sweeping the Internet and Russell Brand shook himself out of political apathy to invite the Labour leader on his Trews show. Then Miliband lost the election. See also: British politician Ed Miliband has swarms of teens obsessing over him … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia Airlines 'technically bankrupt' after two air disasters
Malaysia Airlines is "technically bankrupt" its CEO said on Monday as it discussed major restructuring plans, including the sale of aircraft and job cuts See also: Satellite images show clearly that Russia faked its MH17 report However the new CEO of Malaysia Airlines said the ailing carrier could break even by 2018 after cutting staff, selling surplus aircraft and refurbishing its … [Link]
Slashdot » Macs Vulnerable To Userland Injected EFI Rootkits
Bismillah writes that a new vulnerability in recent Macs — and potentially older ones — can be used to plant code such as rootkits into areas of EFI memory that shouldn't be writeable, but become unlocked after the computer wakes up from sleep mode. The article explains that [The vulnerability] appears to be due to a bug in Apple's sleep-mode … [Link]
Mashable » Trailer painted by Banksy could fetch $400,000 in Paris auction
Painted by one of the world's most famous street artists, installed first at a mud-soaked music festival and then beneath an oak tree, the trailer was home first to a Traveller British couple and then their growing family. See also: 'Bricksy' Reimagines Banksy's Artwork in Lego Form In 1998, the truck owner knew Banksy as someone he had once busked with … [Link]
Mashable » UK election 2015 was 'most disproportionate in British history'
LONDON — If you felt like the choices you made last month when you voted in the UK general election weren't represented in the final results, you are not alone. A new report published on Monday says the May election was the most disproportionate in British history See also: Queen's Speech: More government surveillance, no more income tax The Electoral Reform … [Link]
Mashable » Commonwealth Bank to trial Ripple technology, potentially Bitcoin
One of Australia's biggest banks, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), will trial the peer-to-peer, online payment transfer system, Ripple, best known for its dealings with cryptocurrencies. In a speech at the Australian Information Industry Association lunch in Sydney on Wednesday, the bank's chief information officer David Whiteing said the company will use Ripple to transfer payments between subsidiaries, CIO Australia … [Link]
Mashable » Hooded man terrifying drivers in dead of night on isolated Australian road
It's a scene straight out of a horror film This dashcam footage shows the moment a hooded man lunges at a car, screaming, on an isolated road in the middle of the night. It's enough to send shivers down your spine The terrifying event unfolded as a man drove his vehicle down Lake Road in the city of Newcastle, Australia, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guilty pleasures: Can you fly without the footprint?
From travelling cattle class to offsetting carbon emissions, we examine whether anything can absolve you from the ultimate green sin (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Does a Black Hole Have a Shape?
StartsWithABang writes: When you think about a black hole, you very likely think about a large amount of mass, pulled towards a central location by the tremendous force of gravity. While black holes themselves may be perfectly spherical (or for rotating black holes, almost perfectly spherical), there are important physical cases that can cause them to look tremendously asymmetrical, including … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2148: Distraction time!
Your smartwatch is making you stupid! Please take a second to retweet or share the URL, … but not while driving! [Link]
Mashable » Rain transforms Uluru in Australia's red centre into majestic sight
In a rare event, a blanket of cloud and rain on the weekend covered Australia's iconic Uluru — also known as Ayers Rock — in the Northern Territory. Tourists in the area were able to capture images of the immense red rock as water began to cascade down its sides, and normally empty crevices were filled with water. "It may happen … [Link]
Mashable » These 3 Aussie startups are bringing surfing and tech together
Think about surfing, and you're likely to conjure up images of waves, wax and blue skies. 3D printing and software, not so much. A number of Australian startups are uniting the beloved sport with technology in innovative ways, making high-tech surfboards, helping surfers find their perfect board shape and size, and challenging the hold big brands, like Rip Curl and Quicksilver, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Halt and Catch Fire' Season 2 premiere: The birth of an Internet
Halt and Catch Fire has returned to AMC for its second season, and brought with it major changes for the core Cardiff Electric team. When we left off at the HACF Season 1 finale, the Giant — Cardiff’s crowning achievement in the personal computing space — was being rolled out at an industry conference. But within Cardiff, relationships were unraveling. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The apocalypse has arrived on 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the latest episode of Game of Thrones. In the first truly good episode of Game of Thrones season 5, "Hardhome," the apocalypse finally arrived. The most striking image in an episode full of striking images — from Sansa's backlit face-to-face with "Reek" to the White Walkers' terrifying squad of child zombies — was the four undead horsemen … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 980 Ti Costs $350 Less Than TITAN X, Performs Similarly
Deathspawner writes: In advance of the rumored pending launch of AMD's next-generation Radeon graphics cards, NVIDIA has decided to pull no punches and release a seriously tempting GTX 980 Ti at $649. It's tempting both because the extra $150 it costs over the GTX 980 more than makes up for it in performance gained, and despite it coming really close … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting their second child
There will soon be another Kardashian in town. Reality star Kim Kardashian has announced she is expecting her second child with rapper husband Kanye West, according to E! News. See also: Doug the Pug recreates Kim Kardashian's sexiest selfies Kardashian revealed the pregnancy where she has revealed everything else in life: on her family's hit TV show Keeping Up With The … [Link]
Mashable » Push for marriage equality finally reaches Australian parliament
Ireland’s message to the world — saying "yes" to marriage equality — has created a ripple effect on Australian shores. Since Ireland became the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote, the world has taken notice. Australians and politicians have been campaigning harder than ever to change the marriage act in Australia to say "two people" instead of "man … [Link]
Popular Science » Find The Children Of The Lodz Ghetto
Project. Children of the Lodz Ghetto During World War, II, the Lodz Ghetto, also known in German as the Ghetto Litzmannstadt, was originally intended to be a central… [Link]
Mashable » 1 in 20 people have experienced a non-drug-related hallucination, study says
About 1 in 20 people in the general population has experienced at least one hallucination in their lifetime that wasn't connected to drugs, alcohol or dreaming, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed information from more than 31,000 people in 18 countries who were interviewed as part of a mental health survey from the World Health Organization. Participants were asked whether … [Link]
Mashable » NSA's surveillance powers lapse with no deal in Senate
WASHINGTON —The National Security Agency lost its authority at midnight to collect Americans' phone records in bulk, after GOP Sen. Rand Paul stood in the way of extending the fiercely contested program in an extraordinary Sunday Senate session. But that program and several other post-Sept. 11 counter-terror measures look likely to be revived in a matter of days. With no other … [Link]
Slashdot » Patriot Act Spy Powers To Expire As Rand Paul Blocks USA Freedom Act Vote
Saturday, we mentioned that three major spying powers that the U.S. government has exercised under the Patriot Act might be nixed, as the sections of the Act granting authority to use them expires. The Daily Dot reports that Senator (and presidential contender) Rand Paul today used Senate rules to block a bill which would have extended those powers, which means … [Link]
Mashable » More tech swag than you: Dog has one gold Apple Watch per paw
Limited supplies of the Apple Watch have resulted in some Apple fans jealously looking on as special access celebs flash their gold versions of the device in public. But if you're one of the many still waiting for your Apple Watch to arrive, you now have another reason to grind your teeth in envy One dog in Shanghai has been shown … [Link]
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