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 » Why the Paris Climate Summit might actually work
The Paris Climate Summit is approaching more quickly than it might seem. Though it actually takes place in early December, there are fewer than 20 negotiating days left on the diplomatic calendar before the international community gathers in the French capital. Their goal is to construct something that has eluded the world for more than two decades: a meaningful, effective and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » LocationAPI Pinpoints GeoLocation of IoT Devices, Smartphones
Unwired Labs’ LocationAPI allows developers to instantly locate any smartphone or Internet of Things (IoT) device.
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Mashable » Kim Kardashian's Twitter wasn't hacked, she's just sick of people's bullshit
Kim Kardashian has heard every possible insult during her time in the public eye, and she wants you to know that she's totally over it The ubiquitous reality show star is in full DGAF mode on Twitter, abandoning her typical PR-friendly social media manner to shoot from the hip. Twitter even got a a bit concerned about Kardashian and got in … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft accidentally leaks plans for a new Wi-Fi hotspot service
On-the-go Wi-Fi access may soon be a lot easier for Microsoft customers. The company plans to offer a Wi-Fi hotspot service to individuals and businesses, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. Details about the unreleased service, called Microsoft WiFI, first surfaced Tuesday morning when the company — it appears accidentally — published details and promotional images for the service on its website. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Make fun of them if you want, but people love their phablets
They might not fit in your pocket, but they're making their way into people's hearts Phablets are frequently derided for being just about the size of an average person's face. But of the 20 smartphone models ranked in a new customer satisfaction survey, phablets landed at the top. The survey, conducted by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, compiled data from 70,000 … [Link]
Mashable » 10 top transgender models who are changing the face of beauty
It was a groundbreaking moment for the transgender community Monday when Caitlyn Jenner was unveiled as Vanity Fair’s July cover star. The 65-year-old, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, became an instant fashion icon when she was photographed in a portrait by Annie Leibovitz, wearing nothing but a crème-colored corset See also: 7 things to know when speaking about transgender people Jenner … [Link]
Mashable » An American walked in space for the first time 50 years ago
Fifty years ago on Wednesday, NASA astronaut Ed White stepped out of his space capsule and walked in space for the first time. That 20-minute excursion opened up a new way to explore space for U.S. astronauts. See also: Amazing photos of U.S. spacewalks throughout the years 
NASA's Ed White on his spacewalk.Image: NASA/Jim McDivittFor White, the spacewalk was bittersweet. During … [Link]
Slashdot » The Bizarre Process Used For Approving Exemptions To the DMCA
harrymcc writes: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act imposes severe penalties on those who overcome copy-protection technologies. It allows for exemptions for a variety of purposes — but in a weird proviso, those exemptions must be re-approved by the Librarian of Congress every three years. Over at Fast Company, Glenn Fleishman takes a look at this broken system and why it's … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Instagram Launches API for Advertisers
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Mashable » Rapping, dancing nuns prove they are a ton of fun
Hallelujah for unconventional nuns. Just because nuns can't date or marry doesn't mean they aren't any fun. Three sisters prove that they too can have a good time by shaking it with a dance instructor and spitting some holy rhymes. They even get closer to God by getting airborne on a trampoline. If they ever cast for a Sister Act … [Link]
Mashable » SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo is a virtual hypercar worth drooling over
People of 2035, your hypercar has arrived. As part of the ongoing Vision Gran Turismo series where a variety of automakers design crazy, futuristic cars to play in Gran Turismo 6, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) unveiled the wild SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo Tuesday. It's a stunning preview into what the future of performance cars could look like See also: Nissan … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BaseHealth Releases Genomic Data API for Precision Health Apps
Precision medical company BaseHealth today released a genomic API for health, fitness, well-being and medical application use.
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Slashdot » Senate Passes USA Freedom Act
schwit1 points out that the U.S. Senate has passed the USA Freedom Act by a vote of 67-32, sending it on to President Obama, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill removes mass metadata collection powers from the NSA, but also grants a new set of surveillance powers to replace them. Telecoms now hang on to that … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Are Adding 'Star Wars' Sound Effects To Real Lasers So They Can Hear Them
A long time ago, in an era known as the not-too-distant past, machines made sounds as a byproduct of how they worked. Car engines roared, camera shutters clicked, phones… [Link]
Mashable » Senate passes USA Freedom Act, curbing NSA phone-data collection
Congress approved sweeping changes Tuesday to surveillance laws enacted after the Sept. 11 attacks, eliminating the National Security Agency's disputed bulk phone-records collection program and replacing it with a more restrictive measure to keep the records in phone companies' hands. Two days after Congress let the phone-records and several other anti-terror programs expire, the Senate's 67-32 vote sent the legislation to … [Link]
Mashable » Vanity Fair's Caitlyn Jenner cover reached 46 million people
Caitlyn Jenner's article in Vanity Fair has captivated the Internet in a way few stories ever have Traffic stats show that Jenner's story rocketed across the Internet on Monday, setting traffic records for VF's website and spawning thousands of articles from a diverse array of websites A spokesperson for VF told Mashable that the magazine had reached more than 46 million … [Link]
Popular Science » Chile Wants To Make Your Smartphone Greener
Rare earth elements are integral to high-tech electronics including Tomahawk missiles and electric cars. But getting these elements out of the ground is anything but… [Link]
Mashable » Who earned a prestigious CFDA award — and looked fab doing it?
Some of fashion’s most notable designers and celebrities, from Tory Burch to Kim Kardashian, attended the prestigious CFDA Awards on Monday night Hosted by English actor James Corden, the awards were held at New York City's Lincoln Center, the former venue for New York Fashion Week. The CFDA awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the fashion industry. Founded … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram will ask you to buy the things you photograph (except cats)
In between posting your Sepia-toned beach sunsets, selfies and brunch plates, Instagram is hoping you will take a moment to maybe buy a thing or two. Following in the footsteps of many of its social media cohorts, the photo-sharing social network is looking to squeeze more money out of its users by plying you with new ads meant to entice you … [Link]
Mashable » James Franco made a bizarre parody of Shia LeBeouf's inspirational speech
Shia LeBeouf, as everyone knows, recently made an incredibly intense inspirational video, complete with lots of yelling and emphatic hand gestures Naturally, then, James Franco made a parody trolling it — but instead of giving you life motivation, it's about taking a dump. (Example: Instead of "Just do it," Franco says "Just poo it.") You may actually need to watch … [Link]
Slashdot » Fabs Now Manufacturing Carbon Nanotube Memory, Which Could Replace NAND and DRAM
Lucas123 writes: Nantero, the company that invented carbon nanotube-based non-volatile memory in 2001 and has been developing it since, has announced that seven chip fabrication plants are now manufacturing its Nano-RAM (NRAM) wafers and test chips. The company also announced aerospace giant Lockheed Martin and Schlumberger Ltd., the world's largest gas and oil exploration and drilling company, as customers seeking … [Link]
Popular Science » Self-Chilling Roof Material Could Cool Your House For Free
It's June, and that means that summer is coming … and it's bringing the heat. Cities especially start to bake in the summer months, as sunlight heats up asphalt and… [Link]
Mashable » Mike Huckabee gives everyone a lesson in transphobia
Full disclosure: This is not Governor Mike Huckabee's response to Monday's public debut of Caitlyn Jenner. Rather, it is something the former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate said at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) convention back in February But the full video of Huckabee's NRB keynote was uploaded this weekend by World Net Daily and noticed by BuzzFeed Tuesday, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Support SSH In Windows and Contribute To OpenSSH
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has announced plans for native support for SSH in Windows. "A popular request the PowerShell team has received is to use Secure Shell protocol and Shell session (aka SSH) to interoperate between Windows and Linux – both Linux connecting to and managing Windows via SSH and, vice versa, Windows connecting to and managing Linux via … [Link]
Popular Science » Gasoline-Powered Drone Promises Longer Flights
Batteries are a constraint. Most quadcopters are designed around that limit, with electrical engines and flight times maxing out around 20 minutes. The Yeair quadcopter… [Link]
Mashable » Clint Eastwood to direct hero pilot Chelsey Sullenberger biopic
Cue the swelling patriotic music: Clint Eastwood has lined up his next directing project, this time a biopic of American hero pilot Captain Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger. The film, backed by Warner Bros., will tell the story of Sullenberger, who made national headlines in 2009 when he landed a disabled jet on the Hudson River. All 155 passengers aboard survived “I am … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Automile, Breezy HR, MetaMind, BugHerd
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » The female face of Star Wars is central to the next 'Disney Infinity'
There’s a term the team at Avalanche Software uses to describe the process of turning beloved characters into Disney Infinity toys: "Infinitize." The visual aesthetic that shapes all of the game's collectible toys is the product of a conscious effort that extends all the way back to its original pitch. The Avalanche team sat down with John Lasseter, Disney's Chief Creative Officer, … [Link]
Mashable » Channing Tatum went undercover and danced all up on some 'Magic Mike' fans
Channing Tatum decided to go to a screening of Magic Mike: XXL in "3D" undercover as a bearded, spectacled marketing executive named Scott Tatum asked members of the test audience whether or not they thought the strip club scenes were realistic (yes), who the best actor in the film was (Matthew McConaughey) and whether or not they cared about the … [Link]
Slashdot » Perl 5.22 Released
kthreadd writes: Version 5.22 of the Perl programming language has just been released. A major new feature in this release is the double diamond operator; like the regular diamond operator it allows you to quickly read through files specified on the command line but does this in a much safer way by not evaluating special characters in the file names. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ZOMG FALLOUT 4 IS COMING!
If you go to fallout.bethsoft.com right now, this is what you get: 
Let’s just hope Betesda does not carry the Fallout franchise to the online world as they did with the Elder Scrolls world. If they do that, I’ll be really, really pissed off. The post ZOMG FALLOUT 4 IS COMING! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Google is working on an app that counts the calories in your Instagrams
Your future #instafood pics could tell you just how many calories are on your perfectly-filtered plate of french fries. At least, if Google has anything to say about it. Google confirmed that its artificial intelligence researchers are working on an experimental project that can detect your meal's calorie information by analyzing a photo of the food. The project, called Im2Calories, was … [Link]
Slashdot » Cable Companies Hate Cord-Cutting, but It's Not Going Away (Video)
On May 29, Steven J. Vaughan Nichols (known far and wide as SJVN) wrote an article for ZDNet headlined, Now more than ever, the Internet belongs to cord-cutters. A few days before that, he wrote another one headlined, Mary Meeker's Internet report: User growth slowing, but disruption full speed ahead. And last December he wrote one titled, Reports show it's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Archaeologists Who Were Real-Life Indiana Joneses
We see a character like Indiana Jones and think to ourselves that there cannot possibly be any archaeologists who were like that in real life, but we would be wrong. The field itself is wrought with danger and discovery and while some archaeologists may be more comfortable behind a desk or teaching, these 7 are clearly more akin to a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bill Gates Think We May Die From A Global Pandemic
We all have our fears, and sometimes they are rational, and sometimes not so much. But do you ever wonder what some of the most brilliant and powerful minds in the world may fear? Ezra Klein of Vox media recently sat down with Bill Gates and ended up asking him that exact question: what is Bill Gates afraid of? Apparently … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First Look At Bebop From ‘New Teenage Mutant Ninja’ Turtles Movie
I don’t even know what to say right now. I am just gonna plop this picture down here and just walk away. Quick side note, it is pretty cool he is being played by Anthony Williams (Boondocks) but, um, he doesn’t quite look how I remember him. Oh, and that red head next to him? That is Rocksteady, played by … [Link]
Mashable » Why Caitlyn Jenner represents a new type of American hero
For some people, there is nothing more American or heroic than defeating one’s opponents in a display of athletic might. That is exactly what Caitlyn Jenner did in 1976 when she won the Olympic gold medal in the decathlon at the height of the Cold War. See also: Bruce Jenner no more; call her Caitlyn Jenner became an instant icon, one … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Is Behind Mysterious Flights Over US Cities
New submitter kaizendojo sends a report from the Associated Press indicating the FBI has a small fleet of planes that fly across the U.S. carrying surveillance equipment. The planes are registered with fictitious companies to hide their association with the U.S. government. The FBI says they're only used for investigations that are "specific" and "ongoing," but they're often used without … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner's family watched 'Transparent' with her
Jill Soloway, creator of the award-winning Amazon Studios show Transparent, in which Jeffrey Tambor stars as a transgender woman who reveals her true identity to her grown children, says she has spoken to Caitlyn Jenner and Kim Kardashian about the show Soloway and the series' stars answered questions about the show at panel called #BeTransparent in Los Angeles on Monday night … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, clothes that celebrate authentic Native American culture
Bethany Yellowtail, a Native American (Northern Cheyenne and Apsáalooke) fashion designer, has created a collection for her brand, B. Yellowtail, to "authentically represent" her culture. More than the line's native prints and vibrant colors, the 26-year old wants consumers to distinguish between “native designed” and “native inspired.” See also: Don't make any assumptions about the next headscarf you see Yellowtail grew … [Link]
Mashable » Couple horrified to find a snake trying to eat their eggs
There is likely nothing more horrifying to find dangling out of your kitchen cabinet than a slithering snake Laura Neff and her husband had this experience when they noticed something terrifying descending from their spice cabinet: a long, black rat snake hellbent on eating the fresh basket of eggs on the couple's kitchen counter See also: Baby playing with python … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple HomeKit Connected Home Devices Debut
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Mashable » Your first look at the new Disney Pixar film 'The Good Dinosaur'
What if dinosaurs never went extinct at all? That's the premise of the upcoming Disney Pixar film The Good Dinosaur. Set for a November 25 release, audiences can finally take a glimpse at a teaser trailer and poster for the animated film. The short teaser doesn't give away much, but hints at fun dinosaur action and rich animation The story … [Link]
Mashable » Buy buy buy: Why all of your favorite social networks want you to shop now
What are you doing on social networks? Chatting with friends? What does that do for the American economy? Nothing, that's what Silicon Valley has a better idea: instead of liking baby photos, why aren't you shopping? Yes, it's the e-commerce moment for social media companies like Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram, which we always knew would monetize our narcissistic clicking On Tuesday, … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla cofounder sets sights on powering commercial trucks with electricity
Ian Wright, one of the engineers who launched Tesla, wants to electrify the garbage trucks and delivery vehicles around your neighborhood Sure, old diesel motors you find in garbage trucks and delivery vehicles get the job done, but they're not exactly quiet, clean or fuel efficient. Wright aims to change that. See also: The lonely trip to Tesla's most remote charging … [Link]
Mashable » Add Eminem's 'Phenomenal' next to 'Lose Yourself' on your workout playlist
It's no "Lose Yourself," but Eminem's new song "Phenomenal" is a worthy contender for your sweat-inducing workout playlist. The tune will be featured on the soundtrack for Weinstein Company's sports drama Southpaw, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal as an acclaimed boxer whose wife (Rachel McAdams) accidentally dies during an out-of-the-ring brawl. Eminem was originally considered for that lead role, but he … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Your Most Unusual Hardware Hack?
An anonymous reader writes: Another Slashdotter recently asked what kind of things someone can power with an external USB battery. I have a followup along those lines: what kind of modifications have you made to your gadgets to do things that they were never meant to do? Consider old routers, cell phones, monitors, etc. that have absolutely no use or … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lego Gets Virtual World Game
Minecraft has been described as a digital version of Lego. Now Lego is itself going digital, Minecraft-style. Lego Worlds has just been added to Steam as an “early access” game which may have bugs and missing features. The plan is to develop it based on user feedback and release a “finished” edition at a higher price next year. While the … [Link]
Mashable » Sepp Blatter's ignominious end captured in one perfect photo
Finally, after a tumultuous week and much defiance, embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced on Tuesday that he'll step down from the corruption-riddled organization he's led since 1998 You can read our full story here, but AFP photographer Valeriano di Domenico captured the moment and the mood perfectly. That's his image, above, as Blatter is shown an exit door following his … [Link]
Mashable » Google search ads get a lot sexier with sharp, gorgeous photos
Google is replacing some of its boring text-only search ads on mobile phones with flashy, gorgeously produced photo versions — likely for a price "Text ads are informative, but there's not much emotion there," says Bhanu Narasimhan, the product management director at Google AdWords The eye-catching, overhauled visual ads, which are now available for cars like the Dodge Challenger, allow you … [Link]
Mashable » British tank crushes student driver's car in Germany
LONDON — Starting out on the roads as a student driver is tough, but most don't expect to encounter a tank. That's what faced one unfortunate German teenager on Monday after she pulled out in front of a column of British military tanks in the Lippe district, according to a local police statement See also: Man gets speeding fine for driving … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Ant-Man' photos show tiny Paul Rudd hanging out with tiny insect pals
Superheroes come in all sizes. Marvel released 12 production photos from the upcoming movie Ant-Man, featuring Paul Rudd as thief-turned-superhero Scott Lang and co-starring Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll and Michael Douglass. See also: First full 'Ant-Man' trailer reveals a tiny, badass Paul Rudd The photos tease some interesting moments of the film, including Rudd's character shrinking to the size of an … [Link]
Mashable » This tiny marsupial has orgies so hardcore that it dies
For the extremely cute, mouse-like marsupial known as the antechinus, romance is not a priority. The animals are known for having intense mating-season sex parties lasting, in some cases, up to 14 hours. The males become so stressed by these hormone-fueled competitive orgies that their fur falls off in patches, they bleed internally and they die. See also: 10 Animal Sex … [Link]
Popular Science » Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur' Is Bad Science
There's a big dinosaur blockbuster roaring into movie theaters later this year. No, I'm not talking about Jurassic World (though that too is coming up this summer)! Behold … [Link]
Slashdot » GameStop Swoops In To Buy ThinkGeek For $140 Million
Lirodon writes: Remember a few days ago, when Slashdot's former parent company was the subject of a $122 million takeover bid by Hot Topic? Well, another geeky retailer entered the fray in the battle for ThinkGeek, and won. GameStop will be acquiring Geeknet for $140 million. The video game retailer has promised synergies, such as in-store pickup and integration with … [Link]
Mashable » With Buyable Pins, Pinterest lets you buy stuff right in the app
Pinterest on Tuesday officially announced Buyable Pins, a button rolling out to iOS users later this month that lets users buy products displayed on the social network's mobile app. The feature rolls out to Android and web later this year "The thing users have been asking us for a while is the ability to buy," explained Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann at … [Link]
Mashable » Thunderbolt 3 adopts USB Type-C, brings one-cable world into view
If you look at your computer's roster of ports, you're likely to see at least three different types: one for charging, a standard USB port, and a Thunderbolt port. But the tech industry just took a big step toward eliminating the need for more than one kind of port, bringing a world where you only need one cable for everything that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OUTRAGE! [Comic]
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Mashable » Reddit user gets a flood of uplifting financial advice after husband dies
For all the proponents of #nevertweet and other nihilistic social media philosophies, there are some reminders that the Internet can be a force for good — especially in times of financial confusion and grief After losing her husband in a motorcycle accident, an active Reddit user found herself with three kids under five years old and close to $50,000 in new … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch NASA’s Steamy Test Of Its Giant Rocket Engine
NASA is in the midst of building one freaking huge rocket. Dubbed the Space Launch System, or SLS, the heavy lift vehicle will be the space agency’s primary spaceship for… [Link]
Mashable » WWI veterans, overlooked for decades due to prejudice, are honored at last
The heroism of some U.S. World War I veterans has gone unrecognized because of discrimination. Two of them — Army Sergeant William Shemin, who was Jewish, and Army Private Henry Johnson, who was black — were formally recognized, posthumously, with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony on Tuesday. "It is never too late to say thank you," President Barack Obama … [Link]
Slashdot » Professional Russian Trolling Exposed
An anonymous reader writes: Today the New York Times published a stunning exposé revealing the strategies used by one of the Web's greatest enemies: professional, government-backed "internet trolls." These well-paid agent provocateurs are dedicated to destroying the value of the Internet as an organizing and political tool. The trolling attacks described within are mind-boggling — they sound like the basis … [Link]
Mashable » Little hamster turns into a city-munching Godzilla
Total destruction has never been so cuddly and adorable From the hamster video experts Hello Denizen comes a new tiny adventure — one that involves a hamster turning into a teeny Godzilla. Thanks to a little reptilian costume and some edible town pieces, the furry little rodent becomes a 10-story monster who really just has a case of the munchies. … [Link]
Mashable » Man under watch by terrorism investigators killed by Boston police
A man under surveillance by terrorism investigators was shot and killed outside a pharmacy Tuesday after he lunged with a "military-style" knife at a city police officer and an FBI agent, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said. The man, according to Evans, refused orders by the members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force to drop his weapon before the officer and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guilty pleasures: Is there a safer way to soak up the sun?
Get the beneficial effects of the sun's rays without a damaging overdose thanks to clever tech and some dietary tweaks (full text available to subscribers) 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Watson Tradeoff Analytics API Now Generally Available
IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Watson Tradeoff Analytics API.
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Mashable » Disney Playmation: Wearable tech meets real-life Avengers toys
It’s one thing for a kid to sit on the couch and play a video game, but free time reaches a whole new level when they can suit up in the gear of their favorite superhero to shoot bad guys, crawl through forests and dodge missiles — all from the comfort of the living room or backyard. Disney unveiled a set … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Adopts USB-C Connector For 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3, Supports USB 3.1, DP 1.2
MojoKid writes: The high speed Thunderbolt interface standard, which is used for everything from hyper-fast external storage solutions to external graphics cards, has been slow to take off. You can blame the high-priced Thunderbolt peripherals and the uber-expensive cables (at least when compared to your garden-variety USB cables). For most people, USB 3.0 is "good enough" and making a huge … [Link]
Mashable » Finally: Sepp Blatter quits as FIFA president
After all the defiance, all the excuses and all the blustery insistence that he would continue to lead FIFA, global soccer's disgraced governing body, Sepp Blatter on Tuesday finally announced that he'll do what virtually the entire soccer world has wanted him to do all along: Quit Blatter announced his intention to step down as president at a surprise news conference … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BOOM! Studio’s “Lumberjanes” Comic is Heading to Hollywood
BOOM! Studios, a comic book and graphic novel publisher based in Los Angeles, is home to the popular Lumberjanes comic. 
A comic so popular, in fact, that BOOM! has announced the first volume is headed for a fifth reprint. They also have announced that they will produce the feature film adaptation, along with 20th Century Fox. The family-friendly, all-ages Lumberjanes, … [Link]
Popular Science » Tricycle Hovercraft Wants To Let You Fly Like a Jedi
The iconic speeder bikes from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi may be closer to reality than you thought. Made in Hungary by “a few flight enthusiasts at Bay Zoltan… [Link]
Popular Science » An 'Army' Of Seals Gathers Data In Antarctica
Since 2004, scientists have been sticking sensors on seals' heads and sending them out on a mission: to collect detailed information about the oceans surrounding Antarctica. [Link]
Popular Science » The Navy Wants A Round That Travels At Mach Five
Wither the Battleship! Once-dominant sea-going giants, the famed and feared titans of naval warfare found themselves outclassed, outmatched, and outranged by aircraft carriers in World War II, and they are now mostly a distant memory. Despite the battleship's obsolescence, the U.S. Navy hasn’t entirely given up on the dream of powerful, long-range ship-mounted guns. A new weapon in the works, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » (RE-)BREAKING NEWS: GameStop, Not Hot Topic, To Buy ThinkGeek!
Last week, we gave you the breaking news about Hot Topic buying ThinkGeek. But now, it looks like Geeknet, Inc. has terminated that deal in favor of an even bigger one with GameStop. Geeknet also announced that it had terminated its previously announced merger agreement with Hot Topic, Inc. (“Hot Topic”). Following discussion with both GameStop and Hot Topic, the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » URX Exposes Recommendation Engine Using Deep Linking via APIs
With the launch of AppViews software, which enables deep linking between applications, the folks at URX have gone the extra API mile.
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Mashable » Danish politician's racy election posters have … nothing to hide
In an election, it can be difficult to sift through all the jargon and mudslinging to drill down to the real issues. Voters need a strong, thoughtful and trustworthy leader to keep the country on track. And nothing says "strong leader" like proudly displaying your penis while wearing a cowboy outfit. See also: This cozy Danish custom could help cure your … [Link]
Mashable » Vladimir Putin took very normal and not awkward photos with Russian families
Come, families, and take a smiling photo with the happy Vladimir. The Order of Parental Glory is an event in which large Russian families descend on the Kremlin in an effort by the government to promote child-rearing. It is a good event and there is absolutely nothing strange about it, as you can tell from the several photographs that were taken … [Link]
Slashdot » Mercedes-Benz Copies Tesla, Plans To Offer Home Energy Storage
cartechboy writes: It's like a game of follow the leader. First, Tesla announced its Powerwall Batteries, and now Mercedes-Benz plans to follow suit by entering the energy-storage business as well. A division of parent company Daimler has been testing battery packs that can power houses, and plans to launch commercially in September. Supposedly a battery pack for "light industrial, commercial, … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Jong-un has his summer look down (and it involves a cool hat)
The Korean Central News Agency released a new summer style editorial, and Kim Jong-un's fresh Panama hat is the star of the spread. Paired with a navy pin stripe suit, the wide-brimmed, beige hat proves that you don't have to sacrifice style to protect yourself from the sun's harsh rays. North Korea's leader gazes at the crops, judging them because they … [Link]
Mashable » Kids shocked to learn 'Transformers' existed before 2007
Oh, kids. You and your new, fancy Transformers. The Fine Bros showed a group of kids the original Transformers from the 1980s — and the kids were TOTALLY SHOCKED that the Michael Bay movies weren't the originals. Like, some of them were actually speechless. Some were accepting and curious about the 1984 cartoon, but others were downright salty Get outta … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Mispronounced Words in Video Games
Video games are known for making their own languages, so mispronouncing some of the words makes sense, as you have no grasp of them. But what about when we mispronounce words from video games that are already actual words? For example, we have all been pronouncing Ocarina of Time wrong now for decades. I almost feel sick to my stomach … [Link]
Mashable » Show MashableReads your town's best hidden gems
“He couldn't remember the last time he was in this neighborhood in daytime…and now he lingers, looking at the pretty children running down the wide clean sidewalks, their pretty mothers strolling behind them, the linden trees above him shading their leaves into a pale, reluctant yellow." Sometimes the setting of a book is merely where the action takes place. Other times, … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey swipes for Match.com hotties in 'Infinity' music video
Mariah Carey would totally swipe right for Empire's Jussie Smollett. In the new video for her single "Infinity," Carey swipes through some dating profiles on Match.com, landing on model Tyson Beckford and Smollett. Apparently Empire stars are good luck charms for music videos; Terrence Howard, who plays Lucious Lyon on the hit show, recently starred in Madonna's "Ghosttown" music video. … [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest has a grand plan to let you instantly buy what you pinned
Ever see something really cool on Pinterest and wish you could buy a product just like it? Or maybe you've seen a delicious recipe and wanted to order ingredients right away Soon, you'll be able to do just that. At MIT's EmTech Digital Conference on Monday, Pinterest showed off mockups of how it wants to integrate "action buttons" that would let … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Full reboot allows Large Hadron Collider to hunt new particles
Experiments are about to restart at the Large Hadron Collider, and this time the search will focus on dark matter and supersymmetric particles 
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New Scientist – News » UNESCO edges closer to declaring Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger'
As it considers putting the reef on its World Heritage in Danger list, UNESCO has given the Australian government 18 months to devise and fund a protection plan 
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Mashable » Lauren Conrad bans body-shaming terms from her site
Lauren Conrad banned the usage of potentially body-shaming terms from her website. The former reality TV star turned fashion designer and lifestyle blogger posted the decision in her monthly “Letter from Lauren,” on Monday. June marks a time period when her site gets flooded with fitness tips, including the "Bikini Boot Camp." Instead, Conrad emphasized one important difference: the change of … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk fiercely defends $4.9 billion in government subsidies to his 3 companies
Be careful how you talk about government handouts provided to Elon Musk's companies or you might just make him angry And you wouldn't like Elon Musk when he's angry The Los Angeles Times recently calculated that Musk's transportation, space and solar power businesses — Tesla, SpaceX and SolarCity, respectively — have received a total of $4.9 billion in government incentives in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fallout 4' is going to be revealed in less than 24 hours
Try to contain your excitement as you read the following: Fallout 4 is going to be officially announced on Tuesday. No, publisher Bethesda Softworks hasn't formally confirmed the next entry into the post-apocalyptic RPG series. But there's definitely a Fallout in the making, and there's compelling evidence that points to some manner of reveal at 10 a.m. ET on June 3. Let's take … [Link]
Mashable » A brief history of the evolution of futuristic cars
Humans are always fantasizing about the next big thing Even in the 1800s, people imagined flying cars, self-driving cars, aerodynamic cars, solar-powered cars and cars that double as boats. Today, more than two centuries later, concept cars and illustrations still fuel our wildest dreams. (We're still holding out hope for a time-traveling DeLorean, though.) Below, take a look through how those … [Link]
Mashable » Homeless man shares some of his hard-learned lessons with a stranger
It easy to make assumptions about people who live on the street: asusmptions about how they got there, what they're asking for (if anything), and what their lives are like Very few take the opportunity to ask those people any of these questions. One homeless musician in Austin, Texas, sat down next to Austinite Tyler Mann one night and explained … [Link]
Popular Science » Archaeologists Could Use Augmented Reality To Immortalize Ancient Sites
The caves of Cappadocia (also spelled Kapadokya) in Turkey have attracted people for thousands of years. The strange peaks and valleys are now a tourist destination and a … [Link]
Mashable » 10 meaningful ways you can celebrate LGBT Pride Month
If you're here and you're queer, then it's definitely the most wonderful time of the year. It's LGBT Pride Month, and there's a lot to celebrate this year — from Caitlyn Jenner's coming out shedding light on transgender issues to Ireland becoming the first country to overwhelmingly approve same-sex marriage See also: The first transgender celebrity in America and her remarkable … [Link]
Slashdot » LG Arbitrarily Denying Android Lollipop Update To the G2 In Canada?
Lirodon writes: Its funky rear-mounted buttons may have left critics divided, but the LG G2 is still a pretty capable Android device. While it has gotten an update to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" in some major markets (including the United States, of course), one major holdout is Canada. Reports are surfacing that LG's Canadian subsidiary has decided not to release the … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's weekly reset: Take solace in an easy Nightfall
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: Reset day. It's that wonderful time when Bungie's rotating selection of high-reward activities are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: How to survive in Destiny's tough new 'Prison of Elders' mode … [Link]
Mashable » A bigger Samsung Galaxy S6 with 2 curved edges could be on its way
Samsung is reportedly planning to announce a bigger version of its flagship Galaxy S6 Android smartphone later this year. According to Samsung-focused blog SamMobile, the Korean electronics giant will introduce a Galaxy S6 Plus at the annual IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin in September. See also: The Samsung Galaxy S6 is the Android phone of the year Codenamed "Project … [Link]
Mashable » Google Photos shows how well Google knows you
The algorithms have spoken: I am an anti-social homebody who spends a great deal of his free time photographing the same few cats, meals and sunsets. I travel occasionally, but mostly along the East Coast near where I live. And I spend almost all of my time with a small group of half a dozen people — rarely at the same … [Link]
Mashable » 4 seriously injured after roller coaster cars crash in England
LONDON — At least four people have been seriously injured after a roller coaster carriage on The Smiler ride in Alton Towers theme park crashed into a stationary carriage 12 other people were also injured aboard the ride in Staffordshire, in northern England, and are being treated, according to emergency services Crews that have been sent to #AltonTowers incident are from … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel actress Hayley Atwell called out a magazine for Photoshopping her, like a boss
Maybe she's born with it; maybe it's Photoshop Things just got real when English actress Hayley Atwell, known for playing Agent Carter in the Marvel franchise, saw a magazine cover of herself that was overly Photoshopped. See also: 16 honest quotes about body image from famous women When one fan tweeted a picture of the magazine at Atwell, saying she was … [Link]
Mashable » Lawmakers grill Amtrak and safety regulators over deadly crash
Officials from Amtrak, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Railroad Administration and a labor union are facing tough questions into the causes of the deadly May 12 train crash in Philadelphia on Capitol Hill today at a hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which began at 10 a.m. ET. See also: Grisly photos show 'unbelievable' destruction after … [Link]
Popular Science » Here's Your Next $2 Million Ride
The Koenigsegg Regera can go from zero to 250 miles per hour in under 20 seconds—without a conventional transmission. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Small atoll islands may grow, not sink, as sea levels rise
Climate change may spare the inhabitants of some tiny islands as storms can help atolls to swell, although other islands remain at risk 
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Popular Science » A Microbial Fatal Sexual Attraction
Enterococcus faecalis engages in sexual activity but some strains don't match. A team of researchers reveals how pheromones are used to kill unwanted strains. [Link]
Slashdot » Blackberry Defeats Typo In Court, Typo To Discontinue Sales of Keyboard
New submitter juniorkindergarten writes: Blackberry and Typo have reached a final settlement that effectively ends Typo selling its iPhone keyboard accessory. Blackberry took Typo to court for twice for patent infringement over the copying of Blackberry's keyboard design. Blackberry and Typo first battled it out in court, with Typo losing for copying the Blackberry Q10 keyboard design. Typo redesigned its … [Link]
Mashable » Old Navy site sends free flip-flops based on your top-used emoji
Old Navy debuted a website Tuesday, emoodji.com, which reads your top used emoji, suggests a dream vacation, and sends you a pair of free flip-flops (if you're lucky). See also: You can now shop local boutiques on Yelp The site asks you to log in with Facebook, or enter your Twitter or Instagram handle. The website calculates the emoji you use … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Releases Broadwell Desktop CPUs: Core i7-5775C and i5-5675C
edxwelch writes: Intel has finally released their Broadwell desktop processors. Featuring Iris Pro Graphics 6200, they take the integrated graphics crown from AMD (albeit costing three times as much). However, they are not as fast as current Haswell flagship processors and they will be soon superseded by Skylake, to be released later this year. Tom's Hardware and Anandtech have the … [Link]
Mashable » FBI is behind the mysterious low-flying planes being fronted by fake companies
The FBI is operating a small air force with scores of low-flying planes across the country carrying video and, at times, cellphone surveillance technology, all hidden behind fictitious companies that are fronts for the government, The Associated Press has learned. The planes' surveillance equipment is generally used without a judge's approval; it is capable of taking video of the ground, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is Such a Beautiful Day! [Comic]
[Source: Chris Hallbeck – Maximumble | Like Maximumble on Facebook | Follow Maximumble on Twitter] The post This is Such a Beautiful Day! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 55% Off Black & Decker 20-Volt Drill Kit with 100 Accessories – $62.99 + FREE Shipping
Because every geek needs a drill kit in his life, Amazon currently has the Black & Decker 20-Volt drill kit with 100 accessories for just $62.99 plus free shipping (today only!) That’s 55% off on the kit’s regular list price of $139. Lithium-ion power, compact size, and ergonomic features create a powerful, lightweight drill. This tool can hold a charge … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Trek Kirk Drink Kooler Koozie
Your belly. The final frontier. Boldly go where no other PBR has gone before with our officially licensed Captain Kirk Star Trek Drink Kooler! This squishy sculpted drink holder embodies the essence of Captain Kirk, while it safely guards your drink with the help of his phaser. [Available @ Perpetualkid] The post Star Trek Kirk Drink Kooler Koozie appeared first … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Old Scientist: Earth's deep memory written in the rocks
From the June archives of New Scientist: before we knew the truth about plate tectonics, a big stone book and how rocks remember 
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Mashable » Apple will live stream its WWDC keynote on June 8
Apple has announced it will be live streaming its WWDC conference on June 8, starting 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). The event will be available over at apple.com/live. As usual, Apple only guarantees the streaming video will work on Safari. (You'll need Safari 6.0.5 or later on OS X 10.8.5 or later, or Safari on iOS 6.0 or later.) Apple … [Link]
Popular Science » New Army Exoskeleton Makes Soldiers' Gunshots More Accurate
A system of velcro straps and sensors reduces natural arm tremors, drastically improving accuracy… [Link]
Mashable » Iggy Azalea and Nick Young are engaged, and the proposal was fancy
Iggy Azalea now has someone to join her in the fast lane, from L.A. to Tokyo The rapper got engaged to boyfriend and Los Angeles Lakers player Nick Young Monday night, who proposed during his 30th birthday party with a 10-carat diamond ring. (E! News reports the ring costs a cool $500,000.) See also: Baffling Vine of Iggy Azalea rapping will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Phoenix Comicon 2015 [Picture Gallery]
The 15th annual Phoenix Comicon took place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona from May 28-31. Some of the most popular guests this year were Karl Urban, Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, Alyson Hannigan, Christopher Lloyd, and Katee Sackhoff. But as always, it was cosplayers who took center stage. After the photos (Photographs: William Quiroz and Lauren Berkley,) you can … [Link]
Mashable » Every franchise you love will collide brick-first in 'Lego Dimensions'
What if Batman, Gandalf, Scooby-Doo and the Wicked Witch of the West teamed up to take out the bad guys? Lego Dimensions is a spot-on representation of how kids play: If you roll into a fight, you'd want your favorite heroes to team up. It doesn't matter if those characters are from different universes or franchises. The upcoming toy-based game … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Food Innovations We Desperately Need [Video]
Caldwell Tanner from College Humor takes a look at 5 food innovations he thinks the world desperately needs. Taking “food for thought” to a whole new level. [CH] The post 5 Food Innovations We Desperately Need [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Women's World Cup: 20 stars whose moves will impress you
The 2015 Women's World Cup kicks off on June 6, with 24 teams vying to reach the final in Vancouver on July 5. The USA, Sweden, Canada and Germany are among the favorites to hoist the trophy, but who are the most exciting and important players to watch? From global stars to up-and-coming phenoms, from fearsome scorers to ball-stopping goalkeepers, let's … [Link]
Slashdot » Cinnamon 2.6: a Massive Update Loaded With Performance Improvements
jones_supa writes: The Linux Mint team has just announced that Cinnamon 2.6 desktop environment is considered stable and ready to download. It is a big update. The load times have been greatly improved and unnecessary calculations in the window management part are dropped, leading to a 40% reduction in the number of CPU wakes per second. Other improvements include a … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to win the Mashie award of your digital dreams
The Mashies, awarded by Mashable every year, are designed to recognize the very best in digital marketing, advertising and social, commemorating agencies and brands that are paving the future of communication on the newest digital platforms. See also: 2015 Mashies submissions are open. Think you have what it takes to win? But what does it mean to be the best? Submissions, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things you wish you knew about 'Jurassic Park'
Jurassic World is stomping into theaters June 12, but before the remake hits the big screen, YouTube channel CineFix is sharing seven little-known facts about the original film franchise The facts include trivia that will dazzle your friends including water-based mysteries like why the T-rex, an enormous robot covered in foam rubber, hates the rain and how the physics of … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10 is almost here: All your questions answered
Windows 10 arrives this summer. After years of stumbling around in the dark with Windows 8, Microsoft's finally getting its act together with its upcoming operating system. It goes without saying that you have questions (possibly lots of them) about Windows 10. Not to worry, we're here to help. See also: Why Windows 10 is the 'last' version of Windows Below, … [Link]
Mashable » These are the first five Apple HomeKit-enabled devices
The first five devices to work on Apple's smart home platform are finally here. Despite rumors that Apple HomeKit-enabled products had been delayed, the company confirmed on Tuesday that the first collection of gadgets to work with its platform now have launch dates. Two are available for purchase now, and one of those hits Apple retail store shelves today. More products … [Link]
Mashable » Colorful, captivating and creative #MashPics from the month of May
We’ve been watching thousands of #MashPics roll in over the last month, and to say we’re impressed would be an understatement. Our Instagram community uses the hashtag to share with us their favorite moments, whether it’s beautiful landscape photographs or portraits of their ridiculously well-dressed pets. See also: Beautiful #MashPics from our Instagram community in April We've been featuring these #MashPics … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran singing acoustic versions of heavy metal songs is strangely soothing
Muppet-in-human-form Ed Sheeran was on Monday's Tonight Show, so naturally Jimmy Fallon had him sing acoustic versions of heavy metal and hardcore rap songs like Limp Bizkit and Ty Dolla $ign It is perhaps the most soothing thing you will hear in this lifetime Next time, Fallon should have Sheeran read tales of serial killers to children as bedtime stories, … [Link]
Slashdot » US Airport Screeners Missed 95% of Weapons, Explosives In Undercover Tests
An anonymous reader writes: An internal investigation by the TSA found that 95% of agents testing airport checkpoints were able to bring weapons through. In one case, an alarm sounded, but during the pat down, the screener failed to detect a fake plastic explosive taped to the undercover agent's back. ABC reports: "Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson was apparently so … [Link]
Mashable » Vimeo launches tools that let anybody start a subscription video service
Here is the promise of the internet, fulfilled: you can now create your own paywalled video channel with Vimeo The online video platform is rolling out a new set of tools on Tuesday that allows video creators to set up their own paywalls. The new additions bolster Vimeo's existing video-on-demand offerings that provide people with a way to make money from … [Link]
Mashable » Laverne Cox tells us what's most beautiful about Caitlyn Jenner
A year after her own big magazine cover moment, Laverne Cox has congratulated Caitlyn Jenner on her Vanity Fair cover, saying it feels like a new day when a trans person can present her authentic self to the world and be celebrated so universally. See also: Caitlyn Jenner on her new identity: 5 things you need to know Writing on Tumblr, … [Link]
Mashable » Rage Against the Machine bassist uses real spine surgery footage in new video
Tim Commerford, the musician best known as Rage Against the Machine's bassist, has used footage of his spine surgery in new video for his band Future User The video for the song "Voodoo Juju" is a critique of the U.S. health system that also features RATM guitarist Tom Morello (who plays the money-greedy doctor) as well as Rush members Geddy Lee … [Link]
Mashable » China rescuers hoping for survivors in hull of capsized cruise ship
BEIJING — Divers on Tuesday pulled two people alive from inside a capsized cruise ship and prepared to rescue at least four more, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said, giving some small hope to an apparently massive tragedy with well over 400 people still missing on the Yangtze River. Only 18 people are known to have survived the capsizing of the ship, … [Link]
Mashable » Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia for more 'Princess Diaries'
Meg Cabot isn't worried about what Millennials want — they've been her devoted fans for years. The author has witnessed firsthand how this generation has grown alongside her 15-year-old series The Princess Diaries, starring high school student-turned-princess Mia Thermopolis. Anyone who grew up in the early '00s is likely familiar with Cabot’s books, especially the royal series that was adapted into … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Now Supports PGP To Send You Encrypted Emails
An anonymous reader writes: You can now have Facebook encrypt email it sends to you by adding your PGP key to your profile. The PGP feature is "experimental" and will be rolled out slowly. The announcement reads in part: "…today we are gradually rolling out an experimental new feature that enables people to add OpenPGP public keys to their profile; … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Millennia of memories at risk in Austria's ice cave
Ice-filled caves in Austria could tell us a lot about climatic conditions in heavily populated areas – if we can study them before they melt 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 June 2015
Toyota’s Spaghetti Code — Toyota had more than 10,000 global variables. and He was critical of Toyota watchdog supervisor software to detect the death of a task — design. He testified that Toyotas watchdog supervisor is incapable of ever … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Engineering Practices for Continuous Delivery – $59.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Engineering Practices for Continuous Delivery" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-03 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Data furnaces provide Internet and warm heat, if you live in the Netherlands
A Dutch company is offering those with a fiber-optic internet connection free heating for life Nerdalize is installing data furnaces in the Netherlands and running their cloud computing business directly from them, according to Ars Technica UK. Data furnaces are an inventive way to kill two birds with one stone. Data centers are normally huge and full of rows of large, … [Link]
Mashable » Glastonbury Festival announces full line up and stage times
Glastonbury Festival has just announced stage times for the hundreds of bands playing dozens of sites across the world's largest greenfield gathering, which means the weekend planning can begin in earnest. Is it Foo Fighters or Rudimental on the Friday night? Will you watch Kanye West or Deadmau5 to close Saturday? How will you make the mad dash from the Pyramid … [Link]
Mashable » Horrifying old gun killed 90 birds at once
July 1923The punt gun's barrel was so long and heavy that some required help.Image: Library of CongressDesigned to be fired from a punt (a small skiff boat), punt guns were intended to kill large numbers of waterfowl as efficiently as possible. Records exist of more than 90 birds being killed at once when the guns were used in the 19th and early 20th … [Link]
Mashable » Man gets speeding fine for driving the speed limit
An unlucky Queensland man has been fined A$151 for driving not too fast, not too slow, but just right. 24-year-old Zac Murray was driving the Sunshine Motorway in Mooloolaba on May 14 when the entirely legal incident occurred. After he received a fine in the mail for driving exactly 100 kilometres per hour in a 100 kilometre zone, he took his … [Link]
Slashdot » Cool Tool: The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Cost Calculator
Lasrick writes: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has launched a very cool new tool that will excite anyone interested in understanding the per kilowatt cost of nuclear energy. Developed over the last two years in a partnership between the Bulletin and the University of Chicago, the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Cost Calculator estimates the cost of electricity produced by three … [Link]
Mashable » People who work in offices should stand for 2 hours a day
Are you sitting down? In that case, you should probably stand up before reading this. See also: Standing Improves Group Collaboration, Researchers Say In the first advice of its kind, British experts are recommending office workers stand for at least two hours a day, in a warning against the dangers of prolonged sitting. The guidelines were developed by a group of … [Link]
Mashable » Giant, scary-looking sawfish are first vertebrates to reproduce without sex
To the surprise of scientists, giant endangered fish with sawlike snouts in Florida are experiencing virgin births, reproducing without sex. This is the first solid evidence of such asexual reproduction in the wild for any animal with a backbone, scientists added. Asexual reproduction is often seen among invertebrates — that is, animals without backbones. It happens rarely in vertebrates, but instances … [Link]
Mashable » Beijing Winter Olympics would exhaust water supplies, IOC study finds
Beijing’s bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics could deplete existing water resources, according to an International Olympic Committee report. "Reliance on artificial snowmaking would require diversion of water from existing reservoirs and may impact other land uses," the IOC evaluation commission said Monday after visiting the city in March. The "scale of regional air quality issues is very significant." SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Contact lenses may alter the eye's natural bacteria, a new study shows
Wearing contact lenses may change the community of bacteria living in your eyes, according to a small new study. In the study, the surface of the eye in the people who wore contact lenses had triple the proportion of certain bacteria species, on average, compared with the people in the study who did not wear the lenses, researchers found. Moreover, the … [Link]
Mashable » Japan’s ‘Cardboard Theater’ uses your tablet to create a private movie house
Japan is known for its quirky trends that don't always make sense to the rest of us, but this latest one might be a winner: the Cardboard Theater The set-up, designed to deliver a private, somewhat immersive movie-watching experience, consists of a large cardboard box and a tablet or smartphone. That's it. It might not sound very technical, but it works … [Link]
Mashable » These 5 apps could kinda, maybe help Aussies find everlasting love
Australians have never had so many options when it comes to dating. Not only can they do it the old-fashioned Aussie way — casually try and run into someone enough times you accidentally start going out — they can also choose from a multitude of dating apps. A number of dating platforms have popped up Down Under — Tinder, of course, … [Link]
Mashable » LaGuardia — America’s worst airport — getting $4 billion Swedish makeover
Someday, LaGuardia Airport will be quite a bit less awful. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey yesterday took a small but critical step toward relieving travelers of the New York airport as they know it. After years of bureaucratic to-and-fro, the Port Authority, which operates LaGuardia, selected a group to manage a nearly $4 billion overhaul of LaGuardia's … [Link]
Mashable » Nepal's poorest getting the least earthquake aid, activists warn
Discrimination based on gender and caste is hindering the distribution of aid to those most in need after Nepal's devastating April earthquake, say activist groups. According to a report from Amnesty International, aid is being unevenly distributed to women who head households, members of the lower caste in Nepalese society known as Dalits (or "untouchables"), and people with disabilities among other … [Link]
Mashable » New Netflix documentary reveals the disturbing side of amateur porn
Over the years more and more regulations on the methods of the porn industry have resulted in a decline in production. But, the demand for pornography doesn't stop. And so the industry has seen a dramatic increase in amateur production where it is much more simple and affordable to promote directly to an audience. While we may look at amateur porn … [Link]
Mashable » Former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy dies at 55
LONDON — The former leader of the Liberal Democrat Party Charles Kennedy has died at his home in Scotland aged 55. See also: Queen's Speech: More government surveillance, no more income tax Kennedy's family said in a statement Tuesday they were devastated by his death. They did not announce the cause. "It is with great sadness, and an enormous sense of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guilty pleasures: When is it wise to switch off your screen?
Compulsive computer and phone use disturbs sleep, heightens heart-disease risk and makes you dumb. Only one of those isn't true (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » British celebrities strip down naked to pose with fish
Getting naked with fish might not sound like the sort of stuff that helps save oceans — but one organization is doing just that Helena Bonham Carter created some buzz when she first appeared in a set of nude photos in February. In the snapshots, she was caressing a large tuna. Since then, more photos have been released, with esteemed subjects … [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia Shifts To Selling Back-End Systems To Mobile Networks
jfruh writes: With Nokia's handset business now sold off to Microsoft, you might be wondering what the remainder of the company does, exactly. The company is trying to use its expertise at other end of its old business, offering data centers and virtualized infrastructure to wireless networking companies to make their businesses more efficient. Competitors include Ericsson, another mobile phone … [Link]
Mashable » Trail of snacks lead police to robbery suspect covered in nacho cheese
What didn't quite work for Hansel and Gretel did help the police nab a burglary suspect. Francisco J. Munoz's love for food betrayed him when a trail of snacks and lottery tickets led police to the 20-year-old, whose shirt was covered in nacho cheese. See also: A pizza guy was stabbed and carjacked, but still managed to deliver his pies The … [Link]
Mashable » Giant panda defeated by blanket with no particular skills
Da Mao, a panda at the Toronto Zoo, was not quite sure what to do when he was given a blanket. Pandas don't sleep with blankets or pillows, so he treated it as a toy and it quickly ended up on his head. It looks like Da Mao was owned by his own bedding, but maybe he's just a few … [Link]
Mashable » Check out the new Australian inmate in 'Orange is the New Black'
In a sneaky teaser, Netflix has shown the world a quick peek of the newest character to join the prison pack in Orange is the New Black The quintessential drawl that can be heard in the clip belongs to Australian actress, presenter and model, Ruby Rose. The fifteen-second clip shows 29-year-old Rose in character as Stella Carlin in a heated … [Link]
Mashable » Australians want you to know they are very, very cold
If Australians aren't complaining about the heat, they are complaining about the cold. A good weather whinge never goes astray in the lucky country, despite average temperatures sitting in the mid-20s. On Tuesday, parts of the nation woke to temperatures that would be described locally as "bloody freezing." A statement that generally means it is time add a scarf to your … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Discover Sawfish Escape Extinction Through "Virgin Births"
An anonymous reader writes: The first known virgin births in smalltooth sawfish have been documented in the wild. Researchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission used DNA to show that three percent of a Florida sawfish population was created by female-only reproduction. Dr Warren Booth, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Tulsa, who previously discovered an instance … [Link]
Slashdot » Indicted Ex-FIFA Executive Cites Onion Article In Rant Slamming US
schwit1 writes with news that former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has evidently not heard of The Onion. In a video on his Facebook page, Warner holds up a printout of an Onion story titled “FIFA Frantically Announces 2015 Summer World Cup In United States” and says: “Then I look to see that Fifa has frantically announced, 2015, this year … [Link]
Mashable » 30 perfect songs for a rainy day
Rain can be a nuisance — but with the right mix of rainy day songs, it can provide the perfect backdrop for a cozy day. See also: You know that smell after it rains? Here's where it comes from So on this dreary Monday, we compiled a Music Monday playlist full of mellow tunes that pair perfectly with the sound of … [Link]
Mashable » 'So You Think You Can Dance' premiere: Here's who stood out
Summer’s here and the time is right for So You Think You Can Dance And with the new season comes a completely new format — as contestants choose whether they're Team Street, dancing improvisational styles like animation and hip-hop, or Team Stage, showing formally trained styles like contemporary and jazz. See also: 'MasterChef,' the best cooking show on TV, is back … [Link]
Mashable » Google unveils a privacy dashboard: All your settings in one place
Google is making it easier for you to control how its services use your personal information. The company rolled out a new "My Account" dashboard Monday. Its aim: To simplify privacy and security settings across Google's many offerings, and explain more clearly how and why it uses personal data. See also: 11 free tools to protect your online activity from surveillance … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo will let you control your car from your Apple Watch
Will your smartwatch someday replace your car keys? It's certainly possible, and the latest efforts from Volvo bring that notion one step closer to reality The Swedish automaker recently announced an update to its Volvo On Call app which allows you to control various functions of your car via an Android, iOS or Windows Phone device. It now supports both the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' spinoff movie finds its leading man: Eddie Redmayne
It’s been a magical year for Eddie Redmayne, who just a few months ago won Best Actor at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. Now, the giddy Oscar winner has officially landed the main role in the forthcoming Harry Potter spinoff, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The 33-year-old actor will play … [Link]
Mashable » Boat with more than 450 people sinks in China's Yangtze River
BEIJING — A passenger boat carrying more than 450 people sank overnight in the Yangtze River during a cyclone in southern China, and eight people have been rescued, the state broadcaster CCTV reported Tuesday. Rescue work was underway, but low visibility due to fog was hampering the search, CCTV said. The boat was traveling from Nanjing upstream to the southwestern city … [Link]
Slashdot » How Biostamps Can Replace Clunky Biomedical Sensors
An anonymous reader writes: The biostamp–a type of temporary tattoo that feels like skin, yet is laden with electronics–is just about ready for prime time. The technology has entered clinical trials for medical use, and consumer versions, costing just tens of cents, are coming soon. A visit to the University of Illinois researchers developing the technology reveals details about how … [Link]
Mashable » Apple doubles down on promoting the iPhone 6 camera in new ads
When it comes to megapixels in smartphone cameras, Apple has rarely been an industry leader. The company’s iSight camera always seems to be a few thousand pixels behind competitors The Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus often produce better photos and videos than competing smartphone cameras. But with each passing month (the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been on the … [Link]
Mashable » Fox News response to Caitlyn Jenner is everything wrong with Fox News
By and large, the arrival of Caitlyn Jenner was treated with admirable sensitivity by the media Monday Jenner's bravery, clear to anyone who has been following her story and watched last month's interview, was highlighted (not least with a forthcoming ESPN award). Anchors and reporters took care to change their pronouns. Offensive, ignorant jokes were avoided Over at the Fox … [Link]
Mashable » Telstra outage leaves thousands without mobile and Internet service
Australia’s biggest telecommunications provider Telstra suffered a massive outage around 1.30 a.m. Tuesday, leaving thousands of customers in New South Wales without mobile, landline and Internet services. Users took to social media early Tuesday morning, complaining about the disruption. On Twitter, Telstra advised ADSL services were unavailable due to a maintenance operation. See also: Hackers cause major data breach for Telstra's … [Link]
Mashable » Little Baby Pee Pee 2016: Presidential candidates renamed with Chrome extension
While Lady Inevitable faces challenges from within her party in the form of Tragic Idealist, conservative hopefuls like Taco Bonerstink and The Combover Kid are having their own battle to determine who will be the face of their party come 2016. Many, many sentences like this could await Chrome users in the upcoming months thanks to a new extension called Name … [Link]
Mashable » High school student's public promposal goes terribly wrong
Oh no pic.twitter.com/PdFuuVtrty — Sully (@SullyFootball) June 1, 2015 This high schooler was not let down gently as an amorous promposal fell flat in the most painfully awkward of ways. "I already have a date:" Not the phrase one wants to hear after making a very public display of affection Just look at that face. That poor, humiliated face. 
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Slashdot » Foxconn Offers Electric Car Rental Service In China
Taco Cowboy writes: Foxconn plans to expand its electric-car rental business in ten more cities in China. Since starting the business in Beijing last year, they have launched similar services in Hangzhou and Changzhou. Another business in Guiyang will open with 100 electric vehicles in July. The service is activated through an app, website, or WeChat platform, and customers will … [Link]
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Ed Sheeran is thinking out loud again, and this time he's crooning publicly about weed The song is unmistakingly a cannabis anthem, with lyrics like "I draw you deep into my chest — that's where it feels the best" and "I'm so damn high — can you see my eyes?" See also: Your new marijuana anthem features Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New Apollo programme wants moonshot budget to boost renewables
An international effort is being launched in London to get governments to fund storage technology that will finally make green energy as cheap as coal 
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