Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » SpaceX Applies To Test Internet Service Satellites
lpress writes: Elon Musk's SpaceX and Greg Wyler's OneWeb both hope to provide global Internet access using constellations of low-Earth orbit satellites. Neither company plans to be in operation for several years, but Musk's SpaceX is ready to test two satellites. They have applied for permission to launch two satellites that will orbit at 625 km. Time reports: "The application … [Link]
Mashable » Texas executes 67-year-old man after 3 decades on death row
Texas executed Lester Bower Jr. Wednesday for a quadruple murder he maintained he didn't commit, making him the oldest prisoner executed in the most active death penalty state since the punishment was reinstated in 1982. The execution of the 67-year-old man, who was convicted of killing four men more than three decades ago, took place at 6:36 p.m., after the U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » The Moscone Center's WWDC makeover has begun
SAN FRANCISCO — We still have a few days to wait before Apple's World Wide Developer kicks off but the company is already hard at work preparing the city's Moscone Center for the event. Workers suspended on scaffolding outside of Moscone West were hard at work Wednesday applying the Apple logo to the exterior or the building. WWDC's signature multicolored banners … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10 with Bing could make way for cheaper Windows gadgets
It looks like Microsoft is doubling down on a strategy to get Windows 10 running on a billion devices. Like it did with Windows 8, the software giant will introduce a low-cost version of Windows 10, at least according to an allegedly leaked slide. Windows 10 with Bing is apparently aimed at devices with smaller screens. Microsoft lets manufacturers license Windows … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Find out how likely you are to die in the next five years
Aged 40 to 70? An online questionnaire can predict your fate. And it seems walking pace and the number of cars you own are more revealing than body weight 
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Mashable » Big-time Twitter investor: Google should buy Twitter
Chris Sacca, one of Twitter's earliest investors, argued Wednesday that Google should buy Twitter. “It’s an instant fit," Sacca said during a CNBC on-air appearance, calling a Twitter acquisition a "fantastic use" of Google's cash. See also: Early Twitter investor joins crowd of people complaining about Twitter "This is the thing that Google never had," he added. "They’ve never understood social, … [Link]
Slashdot » Features That Windows 10 Will Deprecate
jones_supa writes: Microsoft announced that a Windows 10 upgrade will be free for users running Windows 7 and 8.1, but there will be a number of features that will no longer work after that upgrade. The features that will no longer work are listed on the official specifications page on Microsoft's website. Some of the deprecated features include: Media Center, … [Link]
Mashable » Sepp Blatter's not gone yet. Qatar 2022 is FIFA's real test of reform
The world has rejoiced and danced on his figurative grave, but just how dead is Sepp Blatter as an influencer within FIFA? We still have to see what plays out over the next several months, but the future of the planned 2022 World Cup in Qatar will perhaps be a better litmus test of how much change we can actually expect … [Link]
Mashable » Southwest's huge flight sale still won't help you save on a summer getaway
Plane tickets for under $100? If that deal seems too good to be true, that’s because it is. Southwest unveiled a 72-hour long sale on Wednesday that will allow customers to snatch up seats on domestic flights for slashed prices — but the sale won’t help anyone looking to book a summer vacation See also: Survey shows fliers are willing to … [Link]
Popular Science » Science Reveals Why Your Cat Is Such A Picky Eater
Cats do lots of things that seem inexplicable to their human companions. Felines freeze then bolt out of the room for no reason, they knock things off shelves, they sit right… [Link]
Mashable » Russia, plagued by soccer scandals, says everything's going to be fine
MOSCOW — Full steam ahead. That's the message Kremlin officials here put out Wednesday in an attempt to quell Russians' fears the country would lose its bid to host the World Cup in 2018 after the resignation of FIFA President Sepp Blatter, even as the FBI investigates Russia's, along with Qatar's, bids to host the soccer championship. FBI now investigating Qatar … [Link]
Mashable » Lonely hedgehog just wants a hug in Oculus Rift's new VR movie
The Oculus Story Studio team has taken the wraps off its second virtual reality storytelling experience called 'Henry,' an animal character-driven environment that immerses the viewer in a cartoon-like world of wonder for the Oculus Rift Directed by Ramiro Lopez Dau, who worked on animated movies including Pixar’s Monsters University, Cars 2 and Brave, this follow up to the team's first … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Curry: My daughter gives me something to play and live for
Just when you thought your heart was already full of love for 2-year-old Riley Curry, this happens. The adorable daughter of the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry has stolen the spotlight at several post-game interviews lately, but nothing was more aww-inducing than when Curry delivered a heartfelt speech on what Riley means to him and how she has impacted his life. … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways for Uber to check itself before it wrecks itself
On June 1, 2010 a small startup called UberCab began testing a smartphone application that would let status-conscious people request a black car pick them up fast. "At UberCab our goal is that you’ll be able to make on-demand request for limos in an elegant fashion," the startup wrote in one of its first blog posts that year. "Simply, we want … [Link]
Slashdot » Investors Ask How Much Google Spends On Lobbying
Taco Cowboy writes: It has been estimated that Google has spent over $60 million on lobbying in Washington D.C. this year alone, and that figure does not include the money that Google gives to various trade organizations and "third party" groups. According to CNN: "On its website, Google lists 43 trade associations that it belongs to, such as the Ad … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Tradesmarter Launches WOW Financial Platform
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Mashable » Jack Sparrow apparently captured by Australian police
Jack Sparrow's piracy on the high seas is finally over. At least, after the next decade or so of Pirates sequels. It seems that Johnny Depp, in full costume as Sparrow, was visited by a few Australian police officers while on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. The happy group took a photo together, though … [Link]
Mashable » Remarkable timelapse of pregnancy in 90 seconds
Watching an entire pregnancy cycle in less than two minutes is a teeny bit mind-boggling An expectant couple took a photo every single day of their growing baby bump, creating an amazing timelapse of the pregnancy experience. The most remarkable part of the video isn't just the mom's expanding stomach — it's the progressive change in the surroundings. The YouTube … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Spy’ director Paul Feig made a sneaky cameo in his new film
Paul Feig has secretly always wanted to be a stuntman Mashable chatted with the director at the New York City premiere of his upcoming film Spy, where he spoke about his love for action and stunts. His new film stars Melissa McCarthy as a CIA agent named Susan Cooper who goes undercover for a high stakes mission. The film also … [Link]
Slashdot » Virginia Wants Your Self-Driving Cars
Nerval's Lobster writes: In a bid to help Google (and presumably other companies) test out their next-generation automobiles, the state of Virginia has reportedly opened up 70 miles of highway, overseen by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), to self-driving cars. Portions of Virginia's highways—most notably Interstates 95 and 495—are notoriously congested, which could present any self-driving vehicles with a … [Link]
Mashable » Frustrated drivers: There's an app that helps you find street parking
There are very few things in this world more frustrating than trying to find street parking in a busy city. For anyone who has to deal with this on a regular basis, INRIX On-Street Parking might be your savior. INRIX, a Washington-based company that specializes in traffic data and connected car systems, announced a new service on Wednesday that can help … [Link]
Popular Science » Chimps Can Learn To Cook Their Food (Or At Least To Microwave It)
Even if you hate cooking, you have the cognitive ability to do so. You can plan ahead, buy the necessary ingredients, make sure food spends long enough in the pan, and… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: SmartBear, Gogobot, Replicated, US Census
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 » Hundreds still missing from ship disaster as families confront authorities
The families of hundreds of missing people trapped aboard a capsized ship on China's Yangtze River held a solemn nighttime march to the site of the accident on Wednesday, demanding answers. Chinese authorities continued rescue efforts to recover more than 410 people believed to be still be trapped inside the hull of the large Eastern Star cruise ship that capsized on … [Link]
Mashable » Pluto and its moons just got a whole lot stranger
The Pluto family is a little dysfunctional. A new analysis of data collected by the Hubble Space Telescope suggests that Pluto's four smallest known moons have been thrown into chaos because of Pluto's relationship with its largest moon Charon They're a bit codependent See also: New photos of Pluto give a glimpse of its surface, even from millions of miles away … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift spent a totally normal afternoon hiking backward
We all have quirks that make us stand out from the crowd, like a red rose in a field of yellow flowers on a motivational poster reading "Dare to Be Different" It just so happens that some of Taylor Swift's idiosyncrasies happen to stem from her role as a frequent paparazzi target. See also: Taylor Swift's backstage dance moves deserve all … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Things You Probably Missed in the ‘Fallout 4′ Trailer
Alright, Fallout 4 trailer is here. Now let’s dissect it for any discernible piece of information we can gleam from this sure-fire hit. I am already drooling all over myself in anticipation, and these 10 revelations about the Fallout 4 trailer have me drooling even more. What aspect of Fallout 4 are YOU most excited for? Pre-order Fallout 4 right … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Forum Systems API Gateway's Security Architecture Leads to Top Recommendation
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Mashable » Jason Alexander reveals why 'Seinfeld' killed off Susan
Turns out it wasn't just bad wedding invitations that killed Susan Ross. In fact, it was the actress' complete lack of comedic chemistry with the Seinfeld cast that led to the death of George Costanza's fiancé. Jason Alexander revealed the details surrounding Susan's untimely demise during a visit to the Howard Stern Show on Wednesday. When Stern steered the topic toward … [Link]
Mashable » Someone thought it was a good idea to drive around with a car full of bees
When you think "road trip," you probably also think "swarms of bees." The two things practically go hand-in-hand That's what one driver in Montana seemed to think, anyhow The Montana Highway Patrol Facebook page reports that a driver in Missoula, Montana was apprehended on May 22 when a highway patrol officer "received a traffic complaint of a vehicle driving all over … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways legacy brands can revamp with startup talent
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. The single most important facet to turning around your brand is talent Too often, legacy companies remain stuck in their "business structure" and industry standard practices See also: 4 ways to build and retain high-performing talent … [Link]
Popular Science » Virginia Opens Its Roads To Self Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are taking to the streets in California this summer, but the Golden State isn't the only one opening its roads to autonomous cars.Virginia just announced that 70 miles of highway in the Commonwealth would be open to self-driving cars, like the cars in Google's fleet. Any autonomous vehicle wanting to travel those routes, called the Virginia Automated Corridors, … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Launches Carrizo Mobile APU With Excavator CPU Cores, Integrated Southbridge
MojoKid writes: AMD previously only teased bits of detail regarding their forthcoming 6th Generation A-Series APU, code named "Carrizo," as far back as CES 2015 in January and more recently with AMD's HSA (Heterogenous System Architecture) 1.0 spec roll-out in March. However, the company has officially launched the product today and has lifted the veil on all aspects of their … [Link]
Popular Science » Remote Control Submarine Turns A GoPro Into An Aquanaut
Every swimming pool needs an underwater navy. The Seawolf remotely operated submarine, made by TTRobotix, is about to get an upgrade, with a new model capable of carrying GoPro cameras inside its submersible head. There will be two models, one for freshwater and one for seawater, and they’re expected to retail for about $1,000. The Seawolf fits Hero 3 and … [Link]
Mashable » Janet Jackson's first album in 7 years will arrive this fall
The waiting game is almost over for Janet Jackson's new album. She and music giant BMG confirmed Wednesday that it will be released this fall The untitled project, which Jackson teased last month in a video (see below), is her first release since 2008's Discipline. Like moths to a flame, fans have been burning to know when her 11th studio album … [Link]
Slashdot » Egyptian Repairman Outranks Google
wired_parrot writes: An Egyptian repairman found unexpected fame when typing google into Google within Egypt turned up his name instead. The unassuming repairman managed to unexpectedly outrank Google in search results, a finding that surprised even him, who was unaware of his high search ranking when contacted. 
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Mashable » Imperator Furiosa of 'Mad Max' is the ultimate tampon spokesperson
The only thing Imperator Furiosa hates more than oppression is leakage. In this hilarious parody, comedian Whitney Rice perfectly captures Furiosa's essence if she were a Tampax Active spokesperson. Clearly, the Mad Max: Fury Road hero has far more important things to think about than whether her tampon is giving her complete protection Rejoice! The days of frilly tampon ads … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Doctors call for faecal transplant regulation as concerns mount
Gut bug swaps are being used for a widening group of illnesses – but a New Scientist investigation reveals that many doctors are worried about side effects (full text available to subscribers) 
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Popular Science » Pluto’s Moons Are Flopping Around All Over The Place
If Pluto were still officially recognized as a planet, it would be considered a part of a binary system. Pluto’s moon Charon is so large and so close that the two end up spinning around each other, sharing a gravitational field. That weird-shaped gravitational field causes problems for the smaller moons that orbit the pair.Using Hubble imagery to look at … [Link]
Mashable » This supercut of emotional Pixar moments is not safe for your heart
Inspired by the upcoming Pixar movie Inside Out, artist Lindsay McCutcheon has edited together the most emotional moments from the last 20 years of the studio's animation If you make it through the first half of sad scenes (e.g., Woody sliding toward the flame in Toy Story 3, Sully closing Boo's door forever in Monsters, Inc.), you're treated to a … [Link]
Mashable » Google founder Larry Page: 'We should be optimists'
Larry Page has a message for anyone who doubts the future that Google and others are building: "We should be optimists." During Google's annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, a recent law school graduate who happens to own stock in the Internet giant confessed to having lost his "sense of imagination" and asked Google's CEO whether the company is pushing us toward … [Link]
Slashdot » Making an AR-15 In the Wired San Francisco Office
An anonymous reader writes: Wired's writer Andy Greenberg writes about his experience fabricating an AR-15 lower receiver with the Ghost Gunner CNC mill. (That's the same device that was demoed in a Slashdot video earlier this year.) Greenberg points out that CNC millng isn't new, but reports nonetheless: "Aside from a single brief hardware hiccup, it worked remarkably well. In … [Link]
Mashable » Apple recalls Beats Pill XL speaker due to overheating batteries
Apple is recalling its Beats Pill XL wireless speaker due to overheating batteries that pose a "fire safety risk." The Cupertino company was made aware of about eight malfunctioning speakers, including instances in which a customer's finger was burned, and a desk was damaged, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Apple issued a voluntary recall of the Pill XL on … [Link]
Mashable » It looks like an improved PlayStation 4 with more storage is coming soon
Sony’s up to something. With less than two weeks to go before the annual E3 circus kicks off in the Los Angeles Convention Center, there's compelling evidence that suggests revised PlayStation 4 is incoming. The big change is expanded storage, stepping up from the 500GB models currently available to 1TB. See also: 9 Things You Should Know Before Buying a PlayStation … [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell will sell alcohol, although alcohol usually sells Taco Bell
Taco Bell, unofficial stoner headquarters, is making strides to accept all vices The fast food chain confirms to Mashable that they plan to test out "wine, beer and mixed alcohol freezes" at their new location in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago set to open this summer. Sounds like a Mountain Dew margarita is in order See also: Taco Bell throws … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO Jurassic World-VIP Tour Trailer
What looks better than Jurassic World this summer? Well, honestly, at this point, this Jurassic World LEGO game. Take this tour though this toy version of the park and try to tell me otherwise. If there is one thing this world needs, it is more day-glow dinosaurs toys that attack other day-glow dinosaurs. (Via Gamespot] The post LEGO Jurassic World-VIP … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Pay expected to launch in U.S. and South Korea this September
Samsung Pay, the company's mobile payment system, will launch in the U.S. and South Korea this September, a new report says. China and Europe will get service by the end of the year. According to Reuters, Samsung Senior Vice President Rhee Injong told investors Wednesday that the company plans to switch on Samsung Pay in the "September timeframe." Samsung Pay was … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Max' and 'My Little Pony' meet in the form of magical, dystopian figurines
Friendship is a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Mad Max: Fury Road's special effects and graphic violence might make it a breakout action hit, but there is always room for a little dose of feel-good magic to make it even better. See also: 'Feminist Mad Max' might actually trump 'Feminist Ryan Gosling' Custom toy creator Kelsey Wailes turned adorable My Little Pony figurines into … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert's first 'Late Show' video is all about the Colbeard
Now that the appropriate mourning time has passed since David Letterman's Late Show retirement, Stephen Colbert can finally go "cognito" again The comedian, who died in mid-December — just kidding, he just retired from his Comedy Central show — is shaving off his amazing Colbeard to prepare for his Late Show takeover. He tried out a few looks, including the "un-Hitler," … [Link]
Mashable » Boston terror suspect planned to kill cops on day he was shot, FBI says
The terror suspect shot and killed by Boston police on Tuesday had planned to behead a police officer on the day he was shot dead by offivers, according to federal authorities. Usaama Rahim, 26, was shot and killed in front of a CVS on Washington Street in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston on Tuesday by two police officers who say he … [Link]
Mashable » Why signing your emails with 'best' is actually the worst
It’s time to stop using "best." The most succinct of email signoffs, it seems harmless enough, appropriate for anyone with whom you might communicate. Best is safe, inoffensive. It's also become completely and unnecessarily ubiquitous That development is relatively recent: A University of Pennsylvania study from 2003 found that, out of hundreds of emailers, only 5% opted to close with best. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Repairman Accidentally Beats Google At Own Game
Search for “Google” on Google and you’d expect to get Google. But an Egyptian air conditioning engineer found himself number one for that very search, having unintentionally found a killer search engine optimization trick. The unexpected result only affected searches on Google’s Egyptian site (google.com.eg) but appeared even for users of Incognito mode, meaning the rankings weren’t affected by personal … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Magic Leap Teases Augmented Reality SDK
Magic Leap burst onto the augmented reality landscape in October 2014 with a staggering vision of what AR can and should do. Now it appears as though Google-funded Magic Leap is ready to let developers access some of its technology through a forthcoming SDK.
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New Scientist – News » Island of wild children: Would they learn to be human?
100 babies. No adults. One island. Without language, culture or tools, what would they become and how would their own children evolve? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Showtime Announces Subscription-Free Streaming Plan
An anonymous reader writes: Following in HBO's footsteps, Showtime has announced that it is launching a stand-alone streaming service in mid-July. Simply called "Showtime," the service will launch through a partnership with Apple and costs $10.99 a month. "Going over-the-top means Showtime will be much more accessible to tens of millions of potential new subscribers," said CBS Corp. President and … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Wireless Internet Could Power Your Future Devices
Wi-Fi allows us to connect to the Internet by transmitting data through the air itself, but what if it could be used to power our devices wirelessly as well? Scientists at… [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner's 'I Am Cait' must balance reality, sensitivity — and good TV
LOS ANGELES — When Caitlyn Jenner takes the reality TV stage later this month, the producers at E! Entertainment Television have an enormous challenge despite the wave of goodwill behind her: To present an authentic story while still clearing the entertainment-value bar set by her Kardashian kin. At a time when the public has become deeply skeptical of the "reality" in … [Link]
Mashable » Brides can strut the aisle in Sarah Jessica Parker's shoes
If you've ever had fantasies of walking down the aisle a la Carrie Bradshaw, well, now you can. Actress and designer Sarah Jessica Parker unveiled the latest addition to her SJP Accessories line: a bridal collection See also: Dudes, 15 stylish spring sneakers for cooler toes The Sex and the City star announced the collection in October, but unveiled the first … [Link]
Mashable » Baby goats frolic adorably while wearing tiny pajamas
This may be one of the most irresistibly adorable combos ever In the video, above, baby goats at Sunflower Farm in Cumberland, Maine, are having a pajama party, and simply can't contain their giddiness. Because when you're a goat that's dressed to impress, you've got to flaunt it. And for these kids, "flaunting it" means hopping around adorably Be careful, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When a Tiny Hamsters Becomes a Giant All-Devouring Monster [Video]
A tiny hamster eats some ooze and becomes a havoc-causing monster. [HelloDenizen] The post When a Tiny Hamsters Becomes a Giant All-Devouring Monster [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » IoT API Startup Crowsnest to Offer Crash Analytics Service
Internet of Things API startup Crowsnest has pivoted to sharpen its focus on providing device analytics for IoT makers.
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Mashable » An American Sign Language ad will test your ability to like Facebook videos
Video is the next big wave for the internet, but it has two major enemies: viewers don't stick around too long, and autoplay is the enemy of a civilized Web experience This is a problem for which billions of dollars at stake — over $12 billion in mobile ad spending by the end of 2015, according to estimates from eMarketer. Yet … [Link]
Mashable » 'Spy' star Melissa McCarthy is Hollywood’s next stuntwoman
Melissa McCarthy likes to do all her own stunts "I believe in doing everything they'll allow me to do," McCarthy says with a laugh at the New York City premiere of her new film Spy Mashable caught up with the comedy star to chat with her about the film, where she plays a CIA agent named Susan Cooper who gets … [Link]
Mashable » Martha Stewart smoked weed with Snoop Dog because dreams come true
At Justin Bieber's Roast on March 14, Martha Stewart hinted that Bieber needed a powerful woman he could smoke a joint with. And now career roaster Jeff Ross claims the lifestyle icon practices what she preaches, and Snoop Dog smoked out the trio at the after party that night. "So Snoop, a lot of the times during the commercial breaks, … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Speakers As Fire Risk
An anonymous reader writes: Apple has released a voluntary recall announcement for the Beats Pill XL range of speakers, advising customers that the rechargeable device is a fire risk, and advising them to stop using the devices immediately. Apple bought the manufacturers out in 2014 after the successful release of the XL speaker range in November 2013. The announcement reads … [Link]
Mashable » 7 ways get off your ass and stand more
In case you didn't already know, consecutively sitting for long hours of the day can do damage to your body. See also: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You in 11 U.S. Cities Unfortunately, many of our jobs require us to be slumped over our desks for eight to 10 hours a dayResearchers associate sedentariness with heart disease, a bad back and … [Link]
Mashable » Dad slowly accepts son's gay marriage in Jennifer Hudson's 'I Still Love You'
Jennifer Hudson shines the spotlight on marriage equality in her "I Still Love You" video, which tells the story of a dad deciding whether to attend his son's wedding In the end, the not-quite-punctual father makes it to the wedding just in time to see his son kiss his husband. Better late than never, right? See also: Twins coming out … [Link]
Mashable » Driverless cars are coming to Virginia highways
If you're driving on the highway in Virginia, don't be surprised if you soon see a car in your rear-view mirror with no one behind the wheel. Virginia announced Monday that it's opening up 70 miles of highway for self-driving car testing according to a report in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The roads designated for testing will be known as the Virginia … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mummified noblewoman kept her husband's heart in a lead locket
An exceptionally preserved mummy is giving insight into the medical history and life of a 17th century woman 
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Mashable » Showtime to launch streaming service in July on Apple TV and iOS
Cord-cutters, rejoice! You can now watch Showtime without a cable subscription Following in the footsteps of HBO Now, CBS announced on Wednesday that subscription cable network Showtime will launch as a standalone streaming service in early July. The service, simply called Showtime, will launch with Apple as its first partner. Showtime is coordinating the launch with its summer premieres of … [Link]
Popular Science » Incredible Photos From 50 Years Of Spacewalks
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Mashable » Amazon reveals America's 'Most Well-Read' city
Out in rainy Seattle, it's necessary to have a good book to curl up with when the weather gets particularly humid. As such, readers in the Washington city are buying up more books on Amazon than readers in any other city across the United States. For its annual list of "Most Well-Read Cities," the retail giant analyzed book, newspaper and magazine … [Link]
Mashable » Bazinga! Lego announces 'Big Bang Theory' set
Now fans of The Big Bang Theory can replicate Leonard and Sheldon's living room in their very own homes— at least on a much smaller scale. The show is getting its very own Lego set and the gang's all here. The set was created by two designers, Alatariel from Sweden and Glen Bricker from the USA. They submitted the design to … [Link]
Slashdot » LHC Restarts High-Energy Quest For Exotic Physics
astroengine writes: It's official: After a long 27 month hiatus for upgrades and a 2 month restart, the world's largest particle accelerator is back in the particle collision business. As of 10:40 a.m. CET (5:40 a.m. ET), the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) was running at record-breaking energies and collecting science data. Physicists now expect the particle collider to run non-stop … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This LEGO Dungeon Master is a Masterpiece! [Pics]
If you’ve ever watched the old Dungeons and Dragons animated TV show, you’ll love this! LEGO artist extraordinaire Chris van Vliet inspired himself from the show’s Dungeon Master to recreate an amazing LEGO version of the man. Be sure to check out all the pics after the “read more” link below (if you’re reading this from the front page!) 
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Popular Science » To Fight Ebola, Try Antidepressants?
Even as the largest-ever Ebola epidemic winds down, researchers are looking for drugs that can stop Ebola outbreaks in the future. While some scientists are working to … [Link]
Mashable » And here is the 'Jurassic World' trailer recreated with hot dogs
God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man creates hot dogs. Hot dogs create the best Jurassic World parody you'll ever see. Comedian Annie Lederman created this nearly shot-for-shot remake of the Jurassic World trailer, using cocktail sausages, hot dogs, chicken nuggets and a small dog. Using the audio of the original trailer, the parody mirrors the feeling … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran, Kit Harrington, Zach Braff and some dude walk into a bar…
Kit Harrington apparently gets a taste of the suffering he needs to play the angsty Jon Snow by hanging out with Ed Sheeran and Zach Braff. Sheeran Instagrammed a photo of himself posing alongside Harrington, Braff and some other guy, in what appears to be a very confusing boys night out. Harrington looks like someone just murdered his family — a … [Link]
Mashable » Chemical weapons watchdog to investigate Syria attacks
A new report from Human Rights Watch alleges that the Syrian government used toxic chemicals on its population recently, in April and May 2015 Based on interviews the group did with local doctors and first aid responders, and photographs and videos of weapon remnants at the scene, the team believe chemical weapons were likely used in at least three attacks. A … [Link]
Mashable » NBA Finals: A must-watch clash of contrasting titans Curry and James
One is a human locomotive rolling down the court with enough power, quickness and creativity to steal your face right off of your head, shedding defenders and counting bodies en route to rim-battering dunk after rim-battering dunk while flabbergasted fans are left to speculate online — "dead serious" of course — that he was, in fact, "grown in a test tube." … [Link]
Mashable » Todrick Hall sings 75 years of Disney songs in five magical minutes
If there's one thing your mind has impeccably retained from your childhood, it is probably your favorite Disney tune Todrick Hall is back with another impressive Disney mashup, but this time he's covering 75 years of heartwarming musical magic. From Snow White to Frozen, there are lots of childhood memories to relive here. See how many songs you can recognize … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart welcomes Caitlyn Jenner to the dark side of being a woman
Media coverage about Caitlyn Jenner has been a mixed bag of commentary, but as Jon Stewart noticed, many easily embraced her transition to womanhood with open arms. In a Daily Show segment entitled "Brave New Girl," Stewart welcomes Jenner to her new life, then gives a warning about the dark side to being a woman in modern society. See also: Why … [Link]
Mashable » Transgender woman pushed onto New York subway tracks in possible hate crime
New York police say a hate crime may have occurred when a man pushed a transgender woman onto the subway tracks after asking her, "What are you looking at?" The 28-year-old woman, who police haven't identified, was injured in the incident and is being treated for "cuts and bruises" at Bellevue Hospital, according to NBC New York. See also: Transgender woman … [Link]
Popular Science » Fallout 4 Revisits Our Cold War Nightmare Shelters
At 10:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, the world ended. The announcement came through a news broadcast in a video trailer for Fallout 4, the latest in a long-running series of… [Link]
New Scientist – News » An impossible, unethical experiment, but fascinating all the same
It would be unacceptable to leave 100 children on an island to see how they grow up. But that doesn't mean we can't use science to guess what would happen 
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New Scientist – News » Pluto's strange family of moons are locked in a mysterious waltz
Three of Pluto's four small moons are moving in step, and the fourth looks darker than the rest – creating a puzzle as to how they formed 
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New Scientist – News » World's first biolimb: Rat forelimb grown in the lab
The growth of a rat forelimb grown in the lab offers hope that one day amputees may receive fully functional, biological replacement limbs 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Gmail API Adds Push Notification Support
Developers using the Gmail API can now take advantage of push notifications to have their applications alerted when changes occur in a Gmail mailbox. Announced last Friday at the Google I/O conference, the new feature is designed to make it easier for developers using Google's Gmail REST API to build applications that interact and sync with one of the world's … [Link]
Popular Science » This Octopus Carrying A Coconut Might Be The Cutest Thing Ever
Octopus and coconut? It's not a flavor pairing. In the adorable video above you can watch an octopus lugging two coconut shells across the seafloor like a huge load of… [Link]
Mashable » Lost dog reunites with family 7 years after disappearing
Every dog has her day, and this one had to wait seven years for it. A Florida family got the surprise of their lives when a woman called and said she had their dog, Lola — seven years after she reportedly went missing. See also: 9 lost pets who miraculously found a way home Julie Arango and her daughter Celina Papas … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 100 years of fashion in America in 2 minutes
Fashion may be fleeting, but style is timeless Lifestyle blog Mode worked with Soothing Sista stylist and YouTuber Stephanie Villa to prove just that, highlighting American fashion trends over the past century. From the pin curls of 1935 to the jumpsuits of 1975 and the laid-back style of 2015, this video shows that American fashion has always been fun and fearless … [Link]
Slashdot » Fallout 4 Announced
An anonymous reader writes: After teasing gamers with a countdown timer yesterday, Bethesda has now announced Fallout 4 for PCs, the Xbox One, and the PS4. They've also released an official trailer (YouTube video). The game will be set in post-apocalyptic Boston, and the player character will apparently be accompanied on his adventures by a dog. The Guardian has a … [Link]
Mashable » Hurricane Blanca is about to be Earth's sixth Category 5 hurricane of 2015
Weather forecasters recognized early on that Hurricane Blanca would be a storm to watch due to its potential for extraordinarily rapid intensification. Forecasts predicted it would develop from a tropical storm on Tuesday to a major hurricane by Wednesday Those forecasts may have been a bit conservative. Blanca is now a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 130 miles … [Link]
Mashable » What we know about 'Fallout 4' so far: A freeze-frame analysis
Fallout 4 is officially happening, and the trailer debut means only one thing: freeze-frames. The flash of gameplay images that makes up the latter half of the trailer is filled with tantalizing hints of what to expect from Bethesda Softworks' latest open-world adventure. We already know the setting is Boston and its surrounding area, but what other bits and pieces can … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mad Max Fury Road Ponies [Pics]
Artist and Tumblr user SaveTheWailes created these fantastic Mad Max-themed My Little Pony toys using some MLP figures, polymer clay, acrylic, leather, and faux fur. Even if you don’t like the MLP franchise, it’s kind of impossible to hate those! 
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: If You Were Building a New Home, What Cool New Tech Would You Put In?
An anonymous reader writes: I am starting the process of building a new home, and I would like to make the house as wired (or wireless) as possible. At this stage I can incorporate new tech in the design. What features do you have in your house that you just couldn't live without? What features are nice to have? What … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Investors are poised to cash in on the misery of a big El Niño
The weather-shifting phenomenon El Niño threatens drought in key farming regions and a spike in food prices. Speculators are watching, says Eric Holthaus 
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Mashable » Tidal launches desktop app and announces student discount
Jay Z's streaming-music service Tidal will begin offering a desktop app for Mac and Windows users starting on Wednesday, Tidal confirmed to Mashable. The desktop app is a beta version. Previously, Tidal subscribers could access the service via the web and a mobile app. Unlike rival Spotify, Tidal doesn't offer a free version. See also: Everything we know about Tidal, the … [Link]
Mashable » A PSA from the 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee champs: Be C-O-O-L
How do you spell cool? S-M-A-R-T. (That's incorrect, but you get our point.) This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champions Vanya Shivashankar and Gokul Venkatachalam are here to tell you they are smart. And cool See also: The P-A-I-N and J-O-Y of the 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee Mostly because they are geniuses who never have to use spellcheck, but also … [Link]
Mashable » Award-winning 'Game of Thrones' editor killed in lion attack in South Africa
The woman mauled to death at a lion park in South Africa on Monday has been identified as an American tourist who has done award-winning visual effects work on Game of Thrones. Katherine Chappell, 29, was killed by a lioness that bit her neck while she was taking pictures through an open window at the Lion Park in Johannesburg, police say. … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine ceasefire in tatters after bloody new 'rebel offensive'
MOSCOW — The ceasefire is dead. Combined Russian-separatist forces in eastern Ukraine claimed Wednesday to have seized control of a frontline town in government-controlled territory, threatening to reignite the bloody, 14-month-long war that has claimed over 6,400 lives. Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said rebels had mounted an artillery attack against the government-held suburbs of Marinka and Krasnohorivka to the west … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could This X-Wing Drone Destroy the Death Star? [Video]
After building a drone shaped like a Tie Fighter and another one based on the Millennium Falcon, Youtuber Oliver C has now added a X-Wing to his collection! Check it out in action in the video above! [Olivier C] The post Could This X-Wing Drone Destroy the Death Star? [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Why Is It a Crime For Dennis Hastert To Evade Government Scrutiny?
HughPickens.com writes: Dennis Hastert is about the least sympathetic figure one can imagine. The former House Speaker got filthy rich as a lobbyist trading on contacts he gained in office, and his leadership coincided with Congress's abject failure to exercise oversight or protect civil liberties after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Now, Hastert stands accused of improper sexual contact with … [Link]
Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg's life-affirming tribute to late husband Dave Goldberg: 'I want to choose life'
Sheryl Sandberg knows she will never stop grieving for the loss of her husband Dave Goldberg, but one month after his sudden passing, she wants to choose life. "I think when tragedy occurs, it presents a choice. You can give in to the void, the emptiness that fills your heart, your lungs, constricts your ability to think or even breathe. Or … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner's stunning Vanity Fair cover, reimagined in Legos
It’s 2015, and one of the greatest honors a celebrity can receive is being recreated in Lego form Taylor Swift's face has previously been recreated with a 12-foot-tall Lego mosaic, The Golden Girls' living room has gotten the treatment, and even Kimye has been lovingly immortalized in plastic bricks. Now, Caitlyn Jenner joins the elite ranks See also: Why Caitlyn Jenner … [Link]
Mashable » Doubling of UK eating disorder cases blamed on social media
LONDON — The number of British teenagers being admitted to hospital with eating disorders has almost doubled in the last three years, with doctors blaming images circulating on social media The number of 13- to 19-year-olds admitted between 2010-11 and 2013-14 increased from 959 to 1,815, according to figures obtained by the BBC. See also: The after-school special is over: How … [Link]
Slashdot » Valve Introduces Steam Refunds In Advance of Summer Sale
Deathspawner writes: Despite all of its competition, Valve's Steam service remains the most popular digital PC game store around. While Steam does do a lot of things right, it can sometimes stumble in the worst of ways. Look no further than April's Skyrim mod debacle as a good example. Well, just as Valve fixed up that issue, it's gone ahead … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout Preparation [Comic]
Gotta prepare, and it’s especially important today because fallout 4 has just been announced! Watch the trailer here! [Source: ActionTrip Comics | Like ActionTrip on Facebook] The post Fallout Preparation [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » IT’S HERE: Fallout 4 – Official Trailer
The trailer is finally here and the game looks totally beautiful!!! You can also pre-order it right now! Watch the official in-game trailer for Fallout 4 – the next generation of open-world gaming from the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda Game Studios. Tune into Bethesda’s E3 Showcase on Sunday, June 14th at 7:00pm … [Link]
Slashdot » Diphtheria Returns To Spain For Lack of Vaccination
TuringTest writes: A six-year-old child was admitted to a hospital in Barcelona and diagnosed with diphtheria, which hasn't occurred in Spain since 1986 and was largely unheard of in western Europe. The boy had not been vaccinated despite the vaccine being available in free vaccination programs. Spanish general health secretary called anti-vaccination campaigns "irresponsible" and said: "The right to vaccination … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Giant telescope in Hawaii gets go-ahead, if others shut down
Protests over the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea halted its progress. Now construction is back on, but three other scopes will have to close 
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Popular Science » Drought Has Washington Wineries Forecasting A Lush Future
Farming is never easy. It's backbreaking work that leaves you squarely at the mercy of the weather, which isn't exactly winning any awards in the reliability department. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Should Have Ended – Part One
From HISHE: How Avengers: Age of Ultron Should Have Ended – Part One! That’s right, Part One! Because we wrote too much material for this one, we decided to make multiple shorts rather than chop down and cram what we enjoyed into short 15 second bits. Avengers seemed fitting to try it out. Part 2 and Maaaaybe 3 will follow … [Link]
Slashdot » How Dinosaurs Shrank and Became Birds
An anonymous reader writes: Discoveries have shown that bird-specific features like feathers began to emerge long before the evolution of birds, indicating that birds simply adapted a number of pre-existing features to a new use. And recent research suggests that a few simple changes — among them the adoption of a more babylike skull shape into adulthood — likely played … [Link]
Mashable » Can Huawei convince the U.S. to care about unlocked phones?
When it comes to smartphones, everyone has suddenly fallen in love with America. From ZTE to Xiaomi to even Europe's Alcatel, overseas brands who previously had little to no presence in the U.S. are now pushing hard to make inroads. The interesting part is how they're doing it — not with ultra-powerful flagships loaded with features but with models that target … [Link]
Mashable » Man shot dead by Boston police was plotting to behead a cop, officials say
The man shot and killed by Boston police on Tuesday was plotting to behead a police officer, law enforcement officials tell the Boston Globe. See also: Man under watch by terrorism investigators killed by Boston police “We believe the intent was to behead a police officer,” an official told the Globe of the victim, who's been identified as Usaama Rahim. “We … [Link]
Slashdot » Typing 'http://:' Into a Skype Message Trashes the Installation Beyond Repair
An anonymous reader writes: A thread at the Skype community forums has brought to light a critical bug in Microsoft's Skype clients for Windows, iOS and Android: typing the incorrect URL initiator http://: into a text message on Skype will crash the client so badly that it can only be repaired by installing an older version and awaiting a fix … [Link]
Mashable » Bullied 8-year-old boy grew out his hair for 2 years so he could donate it
After 8-year-old Christian McPhilamy from Melbourne, Florida, saw a commercial for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, he decided to grow out his hair and donate it to a foundation called Children With Hair Loss It's been two years, and Christian finally reached his goal hair length; he donated four 10-inch ponytails, despite facing criticism from his peers along the way See … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees and tourism: A small Greek island struggles to balance both
The Greek island of Lesbos, with its idyllic beaches and clear blue water, is seen as a tourist hotspot. But that identity stands in stark contrast to the packed boats full of desperate refugees and migrants washing up on the island's shores daily. More than 2,000 people arrived in Lesbos this week alone, and the numbers show no sign of slowing … [Link]
Mashable » The Screaming Females turned 'Shake It Off' into a punk song
There's something inherently punk about the punchy kick drum that opens Taylor Swiftback in February, and now the Screaming Females did the same for The A.V. Club For those who reject the notion that pop music is inherently worse than alternative music, this one's for you. Cat doing tricks is clearly a just a cat in a dog costume Watch … [Link]
Mashable » Cat doing tricks is clearly a just a cat in a dog costume
At first glance, you may think that this human has done the unthinkable and taught his cat Ebi to do a series of dog tricks. But don't be fooled, Internet. Any cat owner knows that cats don't even respond to their own name, let alone sit and shake paws on command Imposter! Cat is not amused by your stupid fart … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wave motion shows how bird flocks have to be just the right size
Simulations of how bird flocks move collectively found that some can be too large for information to pass across the whole group, limiting the size of a flock 
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Mashable » 'I Am Cait': The first heartwarming look at Caitlyn Jenner's E! series
The world said hello to Caitlyn Jenner for the first time on Monday, thanks to a Vanity Fair cover debut that led to an outpouring of support from all corners of the Internet Now E! has revealed the first promo for its upcoming docu-series I Am Cait, which will illustrate Jenner's life as a transgender woman. See also: Bruce Jenner no … [Link]
Mashable » More followers, higher paychecks: How models are cashing in
Fashion bloggers can make a lot of money simply by posing in specific outlets on Instagram. Models are no exception. A recent interview in Harper's Bazaar talked with the blogger behind the Instagram We Wore What, Danielle Bernstein. Companies pay Bernstein anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 to post an Instagram with their product. The blogger went on to say that once … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hoax spotter finds a quarter of everything on Twitter is false
Roughly a quarter of tweets are untrue, and a new credibility filter will help spot them, as well as detecting misinformation, scams and outright lies (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » nmap Maintainer Warns He Doesn't Control nmap SourceForge Mirror
vivaoporto writes: Gordon Lyon (better known as Fyodor, author of nmap and maintainer of the internet security resource sites insecure.org, nmap.org, seclists.org, and sectools.org) warns on the nmap development mailing list that he does not control the SourceForge nmap project. According to him the old Nmap project page (located at http://sourceforge.net/projects/nma~ screenshot) was changed to a blank page and its … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chimps with magic stove show evolutionary capacity for cooking
Cooking is a complex skill requiring patience and foresight as well as fire. Felix Warneken sent chimps to the experimental kitchen to test what they could do (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » NBA and Twitter team up to turbocharge the NBA Finals experience
A first-of-its kind partnership between Twitter and the world's top pro basketball league aims to raise the NBA Finals to new heights for fans online When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors tip off in Game 1 on Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET, fans will be able to follow the action via a custom timeline unlike others they may … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The power of connection
Over the past two decades, the heart of the Web has come to seem ordinary, forgettable. Some software has gone so far as to bury it and make it invisible, but it still worked its magic behind the scenes. As … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The language and metrics of UX evolve at Velocity 2015
Editor’s note: The O’Reilly Velocity Conference in Santa Clara was held last week. The event explored the essential trends driving web operations and performance forward. In the post that follows, Mark Zeman digs into recent changes he’s observed in one … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Reading in a Nutshell [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on The OxyLED Wireless Motion-Sensing LED Lights
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some amazing deals on the OxyLED Wireless Motion-Sensing LED Lights. The more you buy, the more you save! -Buy one: $9.99 (Save $6.00 use promo code: 6OFFT021) -Buy two: $18.99 (Save $12.99 use promo code: 13OFT022) -Buy three: $26.99 (Save $20.98 use promo code: 21OFT023) -Buy ten: $87.99 (Save $70.91 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fury Road’s Immortan Joe Was Almost Martian Manhunter in ‘Justice League’ Movie
Anyone who sees Fury Road walks away with a respect for Immortan Joe. Yeah, he was a bad guy, but he was a friggin’ awesome bad guy. Well, did you know the actor who was played him, Hugh Keays-Byrne, screen tested (makeup and all) to play Martian Manhunter in the Justice League movie that never got made from years ago? … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Steam: Now Offering Refunds
Steam was always weird about refunds and with good reason. Someone could claim they hated a game or had a problem with it, but how could Steam know if it was the game and not just some kid who beat it quick and wants their money back? Now they have a way to tell, and with it, comes refunds! From … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Diversity Report Straight Out of 'How To Lie With Statistics' Playbook
theodp writes: Among the books recommended by Bill Gates for beach reading this summer is How to Lie With Statistics, the published-in-1954-but-timely-as-eve~ introduction to the (mis)use of statistics. So, how can one lie with statistics? "Sometimes it is percentages that are given and raw figures that are missing," explains the book, "and this can be deceptive too." So, does this … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Scripps Spelling Bee champs school Jimmy Kimmel
The 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee ended in a tie for the second year in row. In the spirit of competition, however, co-champions Vanya Shivashankar and Gokul Venkatachalam teamed up for the 12th annual Jimmy Kimmel Live Spelling Bee, playing against none other than the host himself Despite official pronouncer Guillermo's purposeful attempts to throw off the competition, the Spelling Bee … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking says he 'would consider assisted suicide'
LONDON — Physicist Stephen Hawking says he would consider ending his life if he felt he had nothing more to contribute or had become a burden to those around him. See also: Stephen Hawking sings beautiful cover of Monty Python's 'Galaxy Song' The 73-year-old Cambridge professor, who has a form of motor neurone disease, made the comments in an interview with … [Link]
Mashable » The evolution of the spacewalk in pictures
June 3, 1965Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight, floats in space during America’s first spacewalk. The extravehicular activity (EVA) was performed during the Gemini 4 mission on June 3, 1965. White spent 23 minutes maneuvering around his spacecraft as Jim McDivitt remained inside the spacecraft. White is attached to the spacecraft by a 25-foot umbilical … [Link]
Mashable » Giant new telescope set to break ground in Chile later this year
The world's soon-to-be largest optical telescope is coming together. The Giant Magellan Telescope — a tool designed to peer into the atmospheres of alien planets and see the first galaxies that formed in the early universe — will start being built on a mountain in northern Chile later this year See also: 25 Awe-Inspiring Images of the Milky Way Galaxy The … [Link]
Mashable » 'Skylanders SuperChargers' revs up with land, air and sea-based vehicles
The heroes of Skylands are getting some sweet new ridesSkylanders SuperChargers, the next installment in Activision's multi-billion dollar video game/action figure franchise will introduce land, air and sea-based vehicles when it launches on Sept. 20 in North America. SuperChargers is the fifth game in the mega-popular Skylanders series, which has raked in over $3 billion in sales and sold over … [Link]
Mashable » 'It's brilliant for world football': Key reactions to Sepp Blatter's resignation
LONDON — Many thought it would never happen, but the self-confessed mountain goat that keeps on going and going and going eventually stopped and quit. See also: Finally: Sepp Blatter quits as FIFA president Sepp Blatter resigned as president of FIFA Tuesday, announcing the news at a hastily organised press conference in Zurich to which barely any press were invited, and … [Link]
Slashdot » PayPal Will Be Able To Robo-Text/Call Users With No Opt-out Starting July 1
OutOnARock notes that as PayPal separates from eBay in the coming months, new terms of service are set to take effect on July 1st. Most of the changes unexciting, but one provision has consumer rights groups up in arms: PayPal is granting itself the ability to use automated systems to call and text users. These robocalls could happen for something … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 3 June 2015
How to Design Applied Filters — The most frequently observed issue during usability testing were filtering values changing placement when the user applied them either to another position in the list of filtering values (typically the top) or to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Reliability Assurance of Big Data in the Cloud – $34.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Reliability Assurance of Big Data in the Cloud" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » BBC journalist's tweet causes panic over Queen's health
LONDON — Twitter went into a brief meltdown Wednesday morning after a BBC journalist erroneously tweeted that Queen Elizabeth was being treated in hospital while the broadcaster was doing an obituary rehearsal. "During a technical rehearsal for an obituary, tweets were mistakenly sent from the account of a BBC journalist saying that a member of the royal family had been taken … [Link]
Mashable » 5 signs you need to get more serious about your job search
Few will argue this point: The job search is arduous. Frustrating. Overwhelming. Befuddling. Technology (designed to ease the process) sometimes complicates the process. Recruiters don't always call back when they say they will. Job descriptions rarely tell the whole story about what the company is actually looking for. Shall I continue? But, sometimes, when a job search isn't going as planned, … [Link]
Mashable » Stop someone from ever texting you again
Take comedy duo Tripp and Tyler's advice and you'll banish unwanted texters forever by tricking them into thinking they're being charged The Tripp and Tyler Show is filled with tips and tricks to make life easier and more fun. This week, the pair have a foolproof way to prevent unwanted text messages from clouding your inbox: Reply with an SMS … [Link]
Mashable » The NSA is building a virtual job portal for spies
The National Security Agency is building a one-stop digital hiring portal for the entire intelligence community. Between stiff competition with the private sector and hiring processes that can sometimes last a year or more, the intelligence community has been working on a steep incline when it comes to attracting top technology talent. NSA wants to change this, the agency's human resources … [Link]
Mashable » Interpol adds 6 men with ties to FIFA to its most wanted list
LONDON — Interpol added six people with ties to FIFA to its most wanted list Wednesday, issuing an international alert for two former FIFA officials and four executives on charges including racketeering and corruption. The organisation, whose headquarters are in Lyon, France, issued Red Notices, or international wanted persons alerts, at the request of U.S. authorities, which means the individuals risk … [Link]
Slashdot » 100kb of Unusual Code Protecting Nuclear, ATC and United Nations Systems
An anonymous reader writes: For an ex-academic security company still in the seeding round, startup Abatis has a small but interesting roster of clients, including Lockheed Martin, the Swiss military, the United Nations and customers in the civil nuclear and air traffic control sectors. The company's product, a kernel driver compatible with Windows, Linux and Unix, occupies just 100kb with … [Link]
Mashable » All you need to know to navigate Glastonbury 2015
LONDON — Glastonbury Festival is, pretty much, the most fun you can have in the UK. An extended carnival of music, dance, theatre, comedy, food, lifelong memories and unparalleled people watching, it blows most other festivals out of the water. See also: Glastonbury Festival announces full line up and stage times It's also immense, in size and scope. For several days … [Link]
Mashable » UK bans Yves Saint Laurent ad featuring 'unhealthily underweight' model
LONDON — The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an Yves Saint Laurent advert featuring an "unhealthily underweight" model. The advert featured in Elle UK magazine and provoked a complaint from a reader who said it was "irresponsible" to use an image of someone who looked unhealthily thin. See also: London ad asks if you're beach body ready, and everyone … [Link]
Mashable » Future lasers may mimic gamma-ray bursts
Gamma-ray bursts — explosions lasting no more than a few minutes but that release more energy than the sun will emit in its lifetime — may be coming to Earth via the world's most powerful lasers. Recreating the birth of a gamma-ray burst (on a scale that won't blow up the lab) isn't possible with current technology, but a group of … [Link]
Mashable » CCTV footage shows moment vandal smashes windows at Sydney siege cafe
The Sydney cafe at the centre of the dramatic Sydney siege last December is the scene of a crime again. An Australian basketball star has been charged after footage emerged of a man throwing rocks through the windows of the Lindt Cafe in Sydney on Tuesday night. See also: Man gets speeding fine for driving the speed limit The Lindt … [Link]
Mashable » There's a new prime time in Australia due to the streaming obsession
After Australians have watched the news on television and maybe caught an episode of Married at First Sight, they're firing up their laptops and spending the next couple of hours streaming content online. We're seeing the creation of a new prime time later at night, according to Mike Sneesby, CEO of streaming platform Stan Entertainment, speaking at the Mumbrella 360 event … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft and other big names in tech are actively hiring autistic coders
David McNabb graduated from college with a computer science degree in 2001 yet never found a job in his field or any field, failing at interview after interview. Those meetings with prospective employers "were definitely a large stumbling block," said McNabb, 36, who was diagnosed with autism last year. "I wasn't on the same page as far as what they were … [Link]
Mashable » A frowning Aussie man has found happiness making crochet food hats
Have you ever wondered what a man would look like in a crocheted pizza headdress? Look no further. Phil Ferguson, 22, was living in Melbourne, Australia, when his burger shop job inspired him to take his passion for crocheting to Instagram. See also: These 5 apps could kinda, maybe help Aussies find everlasting love While the textile artist's first hat … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny piglets chase giant monster pig through potato farm
What seems like a cloud of dust following a wild pig across the plains of a Polish potato farm is actually a swarm of a dozen tiny piglets. The piglets are likely following their mother, but who knows? It could be the beginning of a league of miniature crimefighting porkers protecting our farms from intruders. Watch the Scripps Spelling Bee … [Link]
Slashdot » Tim Cook: "Weakening Encryption Or Taking It Away Harms Good People"
Patrick O'Neill writes: Over the last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly made headlines as a spearpoint in the new crypto wars. As FBI director James Comey pushes for legally mandated backdoors on encryption, Cook has added default strong encryption to Apple devices and vocally resisted Comey's campaign. Echoing warnings from technical experts across the world, Cook said that … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2149: IBM revival!
What’s that screaming in the attic? Please take a second to retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Fifth graders stand up for bullied classmate
Bullying has no place in one 5th grade class in Mankato, Minnesota. James Willmert has a learning disability that made him the target of bullies at Franklin Elementary. But five fellow 5th graders gave James a place to belong and genuine friendship Five friends at Franklin Elementary in Mankato, Minnesota stood up for Willmert after seeing him continuously bullied by … [Link]
Mashable » Strong Bad reads 'The Ocelot and the Porridge Maiden' for your enjoyment
Story time has never been so awesome. Strong Bad from the Flash web cartoon series Homestar Runner is back. Instead of answering emails, he is sitting down to read you a very special book with a very weird title, The Ocelot and the Porridge Maiden — with a few minor changes to make it extra badass. The video was created … [Link]
Mashable » Kid swallows a ghost pepper and reacts exactly how you'd expect
"What did I do?" Well kid, you just swallowed a ghost pepper, aka an Indian Bhut Jolokia, and although you may think you're going to die, you probably aren't Although the ghost pepper isn't the hottest pepper in the world, it doesn't look like it feels good. We're guessing that he'll never do that again [H/T:Reddit] Channing Tatum went undercover … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds remain trapped on capsized boat in Yangtze River
Hopes dimmed Wednesday for rescuing more than 400 people still trapped aboard a capsized river cruise ship that overturned in stormy weather about 36 hours earlier, as hundreds of rescuers searched the Yangtze River site in what could become the deadliest Chinese maritime accident in decades. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that 13 bodies had been pulled from the boat, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Building Amazon a Better Warehouse Robot
Nerval's Lobster writes: Amazon relies quite a bit on human labor, most notably in its warehouses. The company wants to change that via machine learning and robotics, which is why earlier this year it invited 30 teams to a "Picking Contest." In order to win the contest, a team needed to build a robot that can outpace other robots in … [Link]
Mashable » Pied Piper joins the dark side in latest 'Silicon Valley' episode — but it doesn't pay off
Just when you think things can't get any worse for Pied Piper, they do. Much, much worse. Last week's Hail Mary pass fails miserably, thanks to Russ' infuriating meddling. While the guys anxiously transfer Intersite videos onto their servers, Pied Piper's self-proclaimed "money guy" botches the entire operation. How? By placing his bottle of tequila (douchily called "Tres Comas" or "Three … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon now offers free shipping to non-Prime members for small items
Amazon just made it a lot easier for you to get free shipping on some items, even if you don't pay for its Prime service. The company just rolled out a new program, called "Fulfillment by Amazon Small and Light," which offers free shipping in the U.S for certain small items that cost $10 or less See also: Amazon Dash Button: … [Link]
Mashable » This high school graduation routine will put your class to shame
Most high school graduations consist of boring — err, inspiring speeches about the rest of your life and success. Not Kahuku High School in Oahu, Hawaii During their commencement ceremony, the graduating class performed a song-and-dance routine that is anything but boring According to the YouTube description, the medley is a 20-year-old tradition, but the seniors kept it modern by … [Link]
Mashable » Magic Leap to offer SDK to developers and interactive storytellers
Back in April, I met a couple of the people behind the much-hyped augmented reality (AR) system Magic Leap in an attempt to uncover some of the mystery behind the project. During that meeting, a number of off-the-record matters were discussed, one of which was the fact that the company planned to open its platform to developers. Today, at the EmTech … [Link]
Mashable » Man named Santa Claus rejoices after North Pole OKs marijuana sales
It’s going to be a very merry Christmas this year The state of Alaska voted in favor of legalizing marijuana in November, making the possession of cannabis legal for any adult 21-years of age and older in February of 2015. However, individuals towns could still block the sale of marijuana, and on Monday, the town of North Pole took a vote … [Link]
Mashable » What would happen if 'Game of Thrones' had the 'Seinfeld' laugh track
If Game of Thrones were a show about nothing, well, it might sound something like this Thanks to Ozzy Man Reviews, you can now see what GoT would look like with all the Seinfeld trimmings. When you add the signature bass riffs and laugh tracks into the Dorne storyline, dramatic plot points suddenly turn into wacky shenanigans. Not that there's … [Link]
Slashdot » Mystery Company Blazes a Trail In Fusion Energy
sciencehabit writes: Of the handful of startup companies trying to achieve fusion energy via nontraditional methods, Tri Alpha Energy Inc. has always been the enigma. Publishing little and with no website, but apparently sitting on a cash pile in the hundreds of millions, the Foothill Ranch, California-based company has been the subject of intense curiosity and speculation. But last month … [Link]
Mashable » Aston Martin CEO envisions a hybrid future for his company
James Bond's next Aston Martin may one day be a hybrid. Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer recently outlined the possibility for future hybrid models to Autocar at the 2015 Nürburgring 24 Hour race, a major endurance race held at the legendary race course in Nürburg, Germany last month “As time evolves, there’s probably an inevitability to hybridization, simply because, car by … [Link]
Mashable » Apple wants to protect your privacy, says Tim Cook in stirring speech
Apple CEO Tim Cook just made it crystal clear where he stands on data privacy and encryption. In a strongly-worded speech delivered to the Washington, D.C.-based Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), Cook called out other Silicon Valley companies — ostensibly Facebook and Google, though they were not mentioned by name — for their information-gathering habits. I’m speaking to you from Silicon … [Link]
Mashable » Did a tornado cause the Yangtze River boat disaster?
As rescue efforts to save passengers and crew trapped aboard a capsized Yangtze River vessel, it's increasingly clear that the cause was at least in part related to the inclement weather at the time The passenger boat that capsized Monday night with at least 456 people on board encountered fierce thunderstorm-related winds, and possibly a tornado The storms it ran into … [Link]
Mashable » Jide Remix tablet laptop is an embarrassing Microsoft Surface rip-off
There is one positive thing I can say about the execrable Jide Tech Remix tablet/laptop: Its existence means the Microsoft Surface has officially arrived. Chinese manufacturers don’t waste their time building knock-offs of poorly-selling, third-tier products. They build facsimiles of the best, the cream of the crop, in the hope that desperate buyers go looking for great deals on "just-as-good" technology. … [Link]
Mashable » Feds give the go-ahead to Indiana's Cannabis Church
When Indiana's controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) goes into effect on July 1, it will get tested by an unlikely source: a church devoted to marijuana, which now has federal nonprofit status. The First Church of Cannabis was recently granted tax-exempt status as a religious organization by the IRS just in time for the church's first services, which happen … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » MyScript Announces Web Components for Developers
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Mashable » Dr. Ruth: Women can't say no to sex once naked in bed
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the famous sex therapist and advice columnist, recently weighed in on the debate over campus sexual assault, and it wasn't pretty Appearing on the Diane Rehm Show, on Monday, Westheimer said that once two people are "aroused" and "in bed together," the time for saying no or changing one's mind has passed I know it's controversial, but for … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Oracle's API Management Portfolio Aims for Digital Enterprise
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Slashdot » New SOHO Router Security Audit Uncovers Over 60 Flaws In 22 Models
Home and small-office routers have become a hotbed for security research lately, with vulnerabilities and poor security practices becoming the rule, rather than the exception. A new security audit by researchers from Universidad Europea de Madrid only adds to that list, finding 60 distinct flaws in 22 different device models. They posted details of their research on the Full Disclosure … [Link]
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