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 » ISIS social media post leads to U.S. airstrike in 22 hours, Air Force says
The Islamic State frequently uses social media to spread its message and garner support, but their posting can have deadly consequences. As reported by Defense Tech, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) was able to determine the location of an ISIS headquarters building and destroy it in an air strike within 22 hours In a speech Monday, Gen. Hawk Carlisle, head of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Genius API Provides Annotation Functionality to Websites and Apps
Genius, an online knowledge project and annotation tools platform, has announced the release of its first public API which allows developers to integrate the Genius platform with websites and third-party applications.
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Slashdot » How To Store Your Data For 1 Million Years
Whiteox writes with Fast Company's article about Robert Grass and his team, which is exploring how to use DNA as a data storage mechanism, along with others working on truly long-term storage. Both commercial interests and academic researchers are interested in protecting data not just for years or decades, but for multi-century stretches, right out into the millions. From the … [Link]
Mashable » Boeing received a patent for drones that can recharge in midair
Drones, like any other aircraft, are limited in range and thus need to land to refuel or recharge, but this could change. Boeing received a patent this week for an autonomous drone which can recharge while it's in the air, meaning it could theoretically fly forever without needing to landThe drone would have a retractable tether cable, which would connect to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Fermi Paradox Part II: Where Are All The Aliens? (Solutions and Ideas)
Watch part I here. Where are all the aliens? The universe is too big and too old, why have we not met aliens yet? Do they live in computers? Were they wiped out by an ancient super intelligence? Or are we just to primitive to understand their motives? Whatever the answer is, it is incredibly important for our own future. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Options After Google Chrome Discontinues NPAPI Support?
An anonymous reader writes: I've been using Google Chrome almost exclusively for more than 3 years. I stopped using Mozilla Firefox because it was becoming bloated and slow, and I migrated all my bookmarks etc. to Chrome. Now Chrome plans to end NPAPI support — which means that I will not be able to access any sites that use Java, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API Roundup: Aircall, Semantics3, Workflow, GitLab SDKs
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 » Google launches website to address safety concerns about self-driving cars
Google has launched a new website focused on educating people about its self-driving cars, and to ease customer concerns about their safety The company's self-driving car program is at a critical juncture. Its prototype wheel-less cars will hit Mountain View, California, streets this summer. See also: Report on self-driving car accidents is in violation of good sense Google seems to understand … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 19 of the Worst Developer Frustrations
A recent post by James Smith on Edgement highlighted the many frustrations that developers face on a regular basis, with cartoons and GIFs to perfectly sum up the common threads.
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Slashdot » Google Releases Report On Autonomous Vehicle Accidents
An anonymous reader writes: Back in May, a report from the Associated Press pieced together information on car accidents that involved autonomous vehicles. Google, the company testing the most self-driving cars on public roads right now, said the automation technology was not at fault in any of the accidents. However, they took criticism for declining to provide any detail. Now, … [Link]
Mashable » Now NASA lets you go to Pluto without leaving Earth
What does the sun look like from 3 billion miles away? Although you'll probably never head out to Pluto to find out for yourself, NASA has a nifty new way of giving Earthlings a simulation of noon-time sunlight on the distant dwarf planet. See also: Pluto and its moons just got a whole lot stranger All you need to do is … [Link]
Mashable » If you stream video, chances are it's on an Apple device
Apple is in a "dominant position" in online video, according to a new study. The information from Adobe Digital Index comes as rumors swirl about an upcoming Internet television service for Apple devices See also: The Apple TV is dead, long live Apple TV Apple took a 62% share of "TV Everywhere" usage in the first quarter of 2015. That means … [Link]
Mashable » 5 rules in Destiny's Trials of Osiris that no one will tell you about
Trials of Osiris is where Destiny's greatest multiplayer warriors go to kick ass. Two teams of three face off against each other in small arena battles. The first team to be wiped out loses the round, and five victorious rounds wins the match. Matches are short, tense and extremely tactical. See also: How to survive in Destiny's tough new 'Prison of Elders' … [Link]
Mashable » Westjet Airlines plane skids off runway at Montreal airport
Passengers onboard Westjet Flight 588 got a more eventful landing than they initially planned for when their plane skidded off the runway at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport earlier this afternoon The flight, which had originated in Toronto, landed in rainy conditions in Montreal but there's been no report as to if that was the cause of the incident. The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Attendify's New Open API Features External Source Sync Capability
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » Norway's $900 billion sovereign wealth fund to divest from coal companies
After a unanimous vote by its parliament, Norway's massive $900 billion Government Pension Fund (GPFG) is set to divest from companies involved in coal mining and coal-fired power plants. The divestment move would affect companies that derive more than 30% of their revenues from coal-related activities, and one analysis from three international environmental groups found that this would amount to a … [Link]
Popular Science » Twilight of the Bipeds: Could DARPA's Robot Competition Kill Off Its Humanoid Stars?
The DARPA Robotics Challenge is shining a spotlight on humanoid robots. But as these bipeds topple left and right, that might not be a good thing. [Link]
Slashdot » How the Red Cross Raised Half a Billion Dollars For Haiti and Built 6 Homes
An anonymous reader points out an investigation from NPR and Propublica into how the Red Cross spent the $500 million in relief funds they gathered to help Haiti after the country was devastated by an earthquake in 2010. They found "a string of poorly managed projects, questionable spending and dubious claims of success." While the organization claims to have built … [Link]
Mashable » Bizarre sea worm in Taiwan will break your brain
What? How? Why? These are probably the questions that will inevitably cross your mind as you watch this alleged sea worm wriggle around like a slimy abomination. And yet, you cannot look away. See also: Ball of worms is a real-life horror movie Wei Cheng Jian was fishing in Taiwan when he stumbled upon this strange worm. He filmed the alien-like … [Link]
Mashable » New teeny-tiny frogs found in Brazil look like jelly beans
Don’t sneeze — you might blow away a newly discovered species. Scientists have uncovered seven new species of teeny-tiny frogs, each smaller than a thumbnail, in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. The miniature frogs live on isolated mountaintops in the cloud forests.SEE ALSO: See photos of the tiny, colorful frogs from Brazil The mountaintop habitats are like isolated islands, making the frogs … [Link]
Mashable » There's no way 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' could happen in 2015
Ferris Bueller, you're our hero. It's been 30 years to the day since everyone's favorite leopard-vested high school truant took his fateful day off (pinpointed by data from the Braves vs. Cubs game he attended), and the classic movie has aged beautifully. (Even though the movie itself didn't come out until a year later, in 1986.) See also: 11 Back To … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate Guide To Saving Your iPhone’s Battery Life [Infographic]
[Source: Kwikboost | Via Worthly] The post The Ultimate Guide To Saving Your iPhone’s Battery Life [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Prankster kid tries to be cool, gets shut down by bus driver
You may think you're being original, but when it comes to bus pranks, drivers have seen them all When this kid tries to pull the old, "not actually boarding the bus, just tying my shoe" prank, the driver doesn't yell — he simply shuts the door. The prankster was not happy, but at least his friends were amused. [H/T:Reddit] Easily … [Link]
Slashdot » 5G Is On Its Way, But Approaching Slowly
New submitter CarlottaHapsburg writes: Ericsson and Nokia are leading the pack when it comes to developing 5G, but there are some major complicating factors: flexible architecture, functioning key standards, the U.S.'s lethargy in expanding mmWave, and even the definition of what 5G is and can do. It'll get here, but not soon: "5G networks are widely expected to start to … [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest gives you more gender options now
Pinterest on Friday announced expanded gender options that allow users to enter their preferred gender Desktop and mobile users will now find in their Account Settings a third option in the Gender section: a custom field that lets them enter a preferred gender they most comfortably identity with — even emoji, if that's the case See also: Ellen Pao asks for … [Link]
Mashable » Chrome update lets you disable annoying Flash videos from autoplaying
Google Chrome is arguably the most popular web browser, but it kills laptops' battery life and requires a great deal of memory to run. Google is making a significant change that might help in that department. See also: Magical Chrome extension puts tabs to sleep so they don't kill your browser An update, which is now in beta, disables Flash ads … [Link]
Mashable » 4 celebrities who'd make an okily dokily Ned Flanders
Harry Shearer isn't the only celebrity fit to play Ned Flanders. Since the voice actor revealed that he won't return to his long-running post on The Simpsons, we've started brainstorming other voices we'd like to hear take his place Though there's nothing like the original, we enlisted the help of YouTube celebrity impressionist Brock Baker (AKA McGoiter) to see how … [Link]
Mashable » 8-second marketing: How to craft content strategies for Generation Z
This article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. They can't sit still. They're diverse. They're about a quarter of the United States population. And guess what? They possess $44 billion a year in disposable income, according to a study by Sparks & Honey. Who am I talking … [Link]
Mashable » An astronaut mastered the art of making a gourmet taco in space
We've covered astronaut meals before, but the typical results of zero-gravity cooking tend to be, well, pretty gross. But now, European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has posted a video of a space taco even Earthlings could drool over Tortillas are the carbohydrate of choice on the International Space Station, where the crumbly nature of bread can be a hazard … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Spelling Bee example sentences for 20-somethings
Writing sentences for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is serious business. Unless, of course, those sentences are crafted with 20-somethings in mind See also: 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee crowns two winners, again We enlisted the Bee's official pronouncer — and 1980 champion — Dr. Jacques Bailly to share a few of the competition's weird and wonderful words, helpfully placed in … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux World Domination Creates Shortage of Linux-Skilled Workers (2 Short Videos)
Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin doesn't use the phrase 'world domination' in these videos, but he could. He lists enough computing niches where GNU/Linux is the major player — from supercomputers to the next generation of automotive systems — that with or without world domination, Linux has obviously become an extremely important, widely used operating system that has grown … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Become a Superhero or a Villain with These Batman Character Sunglasses
Urban Collector has a series of Batman-themed character masks that double up as sunglasses. The city needs your help! Suit up in an instant with these Sun-Staches, and battle the bland and mediocre. Don the shades and embrace your secret identity. Show your heros true colors and rise to the calling! Be Batman! Be Catwoman! Channel your inner Harley Quinn! … [Link]
Mashable » On YouTube, Taylor Swift rules Thailand and One Direction owns the U.S.
Ed Sheeran’s fan base is larger in the Philippines than in his native Britain. So much for hometown loyalty. YouTube for Artists, which the company rolled out in March and provides tools for artists to connect with their fans and expand their followings, unveiled Music Insights on Wednesday to show artists where in the world their music videos are getting the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Friends' fans helped make Monica and Chandler a couple
AUSTIN, Texas — Friends fans deserve a belated pat on the back for helping to make what would become one of the show's main couples a reality. Speaking at the ATX Television Festival on Friday at a panel about series finales, co-creator Marta Kaufman revealed that Monica and Chandler's friendship-turned-romance was not always part of the greater Friends plan See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber-backed selfie app Shots could add animations in coming update
Users could soon be able to share a whole new type of selfie on Shots. Mashable has learned that the Justin Bieber-backed app is considering features that would allow users to add animations to their selfies. They would come thanks to a partnership with another social app, PingTank, which specializes in custom animations for social media posts and is currently in … [Link]
Slashdot » US Bombs ISIS Command Center After Terrorist Posts Selfie Online
HughPickens.com writes: Brian Everstine writes at Air Force Times that U.S. intelligence officers were able to locate and bomb an Islamic State command center based on a photo and comments in social media. "The [airmen are] combing through social media and they see some moron standing at this command," said Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command. "And in … [Link]
Mashable » Deadly explosion rocks political rally in Turkey before election
Two people were killed and dozens more were injured in Turkey on Friday when explosions rocked an election rally in the southern city of Diyarbakir, a day before the country's parliamentary elections. Turkey news Anadolu Agency estimates that more than one hundred people were injured in the two blasts. The explosions happened at the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party final election rally … [Link]
Mashable » Man calls 911 when his cat won't let him back inside the house
We’re afraid the prognosis is as we expected: Cats are the cuddly epitome of all evil One Stamford, Connecticut, cat owner learned this the hard way, when his fickle feline left him and his wife stranded outside of their home. See also: Cat shuts baby in cabinet because cats are jerks The man called 911 to alert authorities, saying its aggressive … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Hamburger Lamp Will Terrify You at Night
This hamburger lamp by designer Jun Takahashi will soon be up for sale in limited quantities by Medicom Toy for about $150. It may be a little pricey, but hey, giving nightmares to people certainly has its price. I wouldn’t see anyone putting this voluntarily in their bedrooms though. 
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Mashable » You'll never be more stoked than this boy wearing a cast
Breaking your arm has never been more fun — at least according to this kid. While most would assume not having full use of his/her arm for weeks would be inconvenient and irritating, this kid does not see it that way. He knows how to live life to the fullest. He's a glass half-full type. This cast is basically the … [Link]
Mashable » Three stars banished from their galaxies, explode in deep space
Three stellar exiles exploded in solitude hundreds of light-years away from their closest cosmic neighbors, it was revealed this week Supernova — giant exploding stars at the end of their lives — are usually embedded within galaxies that play host to billions of stars. But new data from the Hubble Space Telescope confirms that three stars went supernova alone, in the … [Link]
Mashable » My Paris love lock was a big fat lie anyway
Once I saw a vet stick her entire fist up a cow’s butt, and I thought, that has to be the worst job in the world. I was wrong. Whoever gets tasked with taking down Paris' locks of love — that’s who I feel sorry for. There are roughly 700,000 locks, according to one estimate. To put that in perspective, imagine … [Link]
Popular Science » Air Force Wants Cheap Attack Drones It Can Lose In War
Military drones are cheap, but they could certainly stand to be a whole lot cheaper. At least, that’s the rationale behind an Air Force solicitation for a “Low Cost… [Link]
Mashable » Victoria Beckham reveals the Spice Girls' original name
Before they were the Spice Girls, our favorite '90s pop band considered a different moniker. In conversation with Fern Mallis at New York City's 92nd Street Y on Wednesday, Victoria Beckham — a.k.a. Posh Spice — revealed the name the girls originally considered: The Spicy Girls. See also: Scientist gives the Spice Girls the crown for catchiest song ever They're plans … [Link]
Mashable » Elisabeth Moss listened to 'Stayin' Alive' during iconic 'Mad Men' scene
We are all still silently weeping over Mad Men's TV departure. But, as we nurse our wounds, we can take comfort in hearing about all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans, courtesy of Peggy Olson, herself In an interview with Seth Meyers, Elisabeth Moss revealed what it was like to shoot the series finale — and how difficult it was to carry that … [Link]
Slashdot » Stormtrooper Arrested
Kexel writes: Nope, not an April Fools joke. A forty-year-old man in Massachusetts bought a Stormtrooper outfit, and then walked through a neighborhood near a school to show his friends. The principal saw his fake blaster and called 911. The man was then arrested and charged with disturbing a school and loitering. A police spokesman said the man "used bad … [Link]
Popular Science » You Need To Be Watching The DARPA Robotics Challenge Live Right Now
It's not quite the robot gladiator deathmatch that has been foretold in numerous science fiction movies. Still, the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals 2015 taking place right… [Link]
Mashable » Willow Smith joins Cher as new face of Marc Jacobs
We’re always wondering what the incomparable Smiths, aka America's coolest family, will do next. Recently, all eyes were on Jaden Smith when he dressed up in super-hero style to attend prom. Now attention has turned to his younger sis Willow Smith, who's one of the Marc Jacobs' youngest campaign stars ever. She'll front the designer's new autumn-winter 2015 campaign See also: … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The new fintech: mobile, decentralized, and friction-free
Request an invitation to Next:Money, O’Reilly’s conference focused on the fundamental transformation taking place in the finance industry. In this Radar Podcast episode, I chat with Dele Atanda, founder and CEO of Digitteria, about the disruptive state of the financial … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook criticised for not removing video of baby being dunked repeatedly in water
LONDON — A child-protection charity has written an open letter to Facebook and the British government, calling for social networks to be held accountable, after the platform refused to remove a disturbing video that shows a baby being repeatedly dunked in water The two-minute-long video shows a crying baby held by its arms, and then legs, while being dunked over and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman, Magician Extraordinaire! [Comic]
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Mashable » The Apple Watch could be the most successful flop in history
The Apple Watch has only been on customers' wrists since the end of April, but it's already left quite an impression. Although Apple hasn't shared sales numbers, many are convinced that the device is another hit gadget for the company, while others suspect the device isn't igniting customer passions like its previous successes, the iPhone and iPad.Mashable locked Chief Correspondent … [Link]
Slashdot » How Does Musk's Government Funding Compare To Competitors?
Rei writes: We recently discussed an article in the LA Times complaining about how Elon Musk has built his corporate empires — Solar City, Tesla Motors and SpaceX — on the back of government subsidies. However, how does the funding compare in context to various competitors? USC professor Greg Autry breaks it down, noting among other things that SpaceX's competitors … [Link]
Mashable » Stormtrooper with blaster causes school lockdown, gets arrested
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after he was spotted outside a city elementary school dressed as a "Star Wars" stormtrooper, complete with fake blaster. Forty-year-old George Cross donned the white plastic costume and walked near Brickett Elementary School in Lynn on Wednesday. See also: Star Wars Celebration: The 40 funniest, weirdest costumes in the galaxy Cross says he just bought … [Link]
Mashable » Indian restaurant cursed with 'Entourage' poster on wall for eternity
The India Castle in Cambridge, Massachusetts has the atmosphere of a typical Indian restaurant with one exception — an Entourage poster. The picture of Vince Chase and his gang huddled around drinks is an interruption to the otherwise authentic decor of the room, and owner Rabhbir Singh knows it. See also: How true to Hollywood life is 'Entourage'? 'More than we … [Link]
Mashable » 5 workouts to try based on the donut you ate today
Fridays are great. Fridays with free donuts are even greater. But they're definitely not healthier See also: 13 Plane Confessions From the People Running Your Flight That sugary fried dough that is often topped with sprinkles and frosting might cost you a trip to the gym Using five popular choices from good ol' Dunkin Donuts, we've calculated just how long it'll … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Inside story on gut health: Why it's time to take control
The gut is one of the most under-rated human organs, yet it's increasingly linked to killer diseases – and optimum health, say two new books 
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Mashable » 'Bridge of Spies' trailer: Spielberg's Cold War thriller puts Tom Hanks in a pickle
LOS ANGELES — "Everyone deserves a defense. Every person matters." That may be a popular notion today, but at the outset of the Cold War, when the United States and the Soviet Union were pointing nukes at each another, maybe not so much. Therein lies the central conflict of Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielberg's next movie, which dropped its first … [Link]
Slashdot » Opening Fixed-Code Garage Doors With a Toy In 10 Seconds
Trailrunner7 writes: It may be time to upgrade your garage door opener. Security researcher Samy Kamkar has developed a new technique that enables him to open almost any garage door that uses a fixed code–and he implemented it on a $12 child's toy. The attack Kamkar devised, known as OpenSesame, reduces the amount of time it takes to guess the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Monkeys' cosy alliance with wolves looks like domestication
Herds of gelada monkeys in Ethiopia are unfazed by wolves wandering through to hunt rodents, but is one domesticating the other just as humans did with dogs? 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Electric Knife That Toasts Bread as it Slices [Video]
From Colin Furze: So my first invention that has came from a viewers suggestion “a knife that can toast as you cut the bread” and here it is the “FurzoToasto” and as well as toasting the bread it make’s spreading hard butter a dream to. [colinfurze | Via] The post An Electric Knife That Toasts Bread as it Slices [Video] … [Link]
Mashable » Women's World Cup: 10 U.S. stars who will make you proud to be American
The U.S. women's national soccer team ruled the international rankings for years, thanks largely to its athleticism and star forwards But that's not enough in the women's game anymore, with the 2015 Women's World Cup kicking off on Saturday. Now teams need depth, finesse, and killer fitness, all of which the U.S. team can claim as it takes on a stacked … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine's president voices LGBT support in a first for the country
MOSCOW — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko voiced support for LGBT rights, saying he believes an equality march planned for Saturday in Kiev should take place as planned. "I will not participate in it, but I don't see any reason to impede this march because it's a constitutional right of every citizen of Ukraine," he said at a press conference on Friday. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gilmore Girls' reunion is helping a little Texas TV festival become a big deal
AUSTIN, Texas — The city best known for its heat, food and fun has become the psuedo home to the TV industry this weekend as the ATX TV Festival returns to the city for its 4th year — or "season," as they call it This, of course, is not the first festival to make roots in Texas. Austin is already home … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Two Steam Machines Up For Pre-Order
Valve has unveiled the first two “Steam Machine” gaming PCs for pre-order. It’s also taking orders for a dedicated controller and a streaming box for easier home set-up. The two models come 18 months after Valve first announced its plans for a series of dedicated gaming machines designed to be closer alternatives to game consoles. The idea is to make … [Link]
Mashable » Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht appeals conviction and life sentence
The lawyer for Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has filed an appeal against his conviction and the life sentences handed down for his role in the black market website, according to court documents filed Thursday. The 31-year-old was handed two life sentences and a $183 million fine for the operation of Silk Road, which is known as a platform for selling … [Link]
Geek Culture » App Camp for Girls!
App Camp for Girls is a fantastic non-profit program that teaches girls how to code apps, in a fun, summer camp environment. They are currently raising funds in their third Indiegogo campaign, and this summer will be launching three camps… in Portland, Oregon, in Seattle, Washington, and the first Canadian camp in Vancouver, British Columbia! Please check 'em it and … [Link]
Slashdot » NAND Flash Shrinks To 15/16nm Process, Further Driving Prices Down
Lucas123 writes: Both Micron and Toshiba are producing NAND flash memory based on 15 and 16 nanometer process technology, which reduces die area over a 16GB MLC chip by 28% compared with previous die technology. Additionally, Micron announced its upcoming consumer USB flash drives and internal SSDs will also use triple-level cell NAND flash (a technology expected to soon dominate … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Beacosystem evolution, hurdles, and resources
Save 25% on registration for Solid with code SLD25. Solid, OReillys conference on hardware and the Internet of Things, covers topics like beacons — and everything else you need to know in order to build intelligent, connected devices. In this … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen Pao asks for $2.7 million settlement, Kleiner Perkins offers $1 million
Ellen Pao ended her gender bias trial against Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers in legal defeat — but with a new image as a feminist heroine. That new image could cost Kleiner Perkins more money Pao has considered filing an appeal to the court case she lost in San Francisco Superior Court, and she and Kleiner Perkins are in heated negotiations … [Link]
Mashable » Colorado residents survey the damage after a night of tornadoes
Residents and authorities surveyed the damage from tornadoes that crushed houses and dropped hail that piled up like snow as the threat loomed of more severe weather Friday in Colorado. See also: The first tornado outbreak of 2015 strikes the Midwest Twisters on Thursday night destroyed at least three homes and damaged more than two dozen others, but weather and darkness … [Link]
Popular Science » Bill Nye’s Solar Sail Has Stopped Sending Data Back To Earth … Again
LightSail must be low on blood sugar, because it has fallen asleep for the second time since launching into space. The Planetary Society’s spacecraft, designed to propel… [Link]
Slashdot » Edward Snowden: the World Says No To Surveillance
An anonymous reader writes: Two years after his whistle-blowing, Edward Snowden finds that his action had profound effects on political decision making and on citizen's understanding of privacy issues. He writes in the NY Times, "In a single month, the N.S.A.’s invasive call-tracking program was declared unlawful by the courts and disowned by Congress. After a White House-appointed oversight board … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rogue wave ahoy! New technique can predict surprise sea threat
Massive ocean waves that seem to come from nowhere endanger ships and oil platforms, but now there is a way to see them coming 
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Mashable » Eerie drone timelapse takes you soaring through London's underground tunnels
LONDON — The team behind the city's epic Crossrail project has just finished excavating 26 miles of tunnels underneath the city, and sent a drone down there to capture what it looks like. More than half of the £15 billion ($22 billion) project is complete, so the crew attached a camera to a carriage navigating the deserted tunnels before flying … [Link]
Mashable » Easily spooked man has priceless reaction every time he's startled
Some people are a little jumpier than others. Startling people for entertainment is one of man's favorite pastimes, dating back far before recorded history. Fortunately, we all have easy access to cameras, making it easier than ever to share your love of spooking people with the world. Especially if they have a reaction like this old man's [H/T:Reddit] Uncoordinated armadillo … [Link]
Slashdot » SourceForge Responds To nmap Maintainer's Claims
An anonymous reader writes: A few days ago, the maintainer of nmap (an open source network mapping tool) complained that SourceForge had taken over the nmap project page. SourceForge has now responded with a technical analysis of the nmap project history. They said, "We've confirmed conclusively that no changes were made to the project or data, and that all past … [Link]
Mashable » The mechanics, history and lore of the lightsaber
We’ve seen precious little from the upcoming Star Wars film, The Force Awakens.A rolling droid here, a stormtrooper there, but a point of contention has already rise: the lightsaber wielded by the sinister villain of the film.With a cross-guard echoing a medieval longsword, the red saber sports not one, not two, but three total blades — a reveal that sent the online nerd … [Link]
Popular Science » World's First Ice-Breaking Tanker Ships Will Plough Through Arctic Route
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Mashable » Snowden's biggest worry was that nobody would care about NSA leaks
Two years after he leaked secret NSA documents, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden says he does not regret his decision In an op-ed for the New York Times on Thursday, Snowden wrote that one of his biggest worries prior to releasing the documents to journalists was that public would simply be indifferent That hasn't happened See also: Hologram replaces Edward Snowden … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Snow is not ready for a tennis match with mulleted Andy Samberg
You know nothing about tennis, Jon Snow. Comedian Andy Samberg and Game of Thrones star Kit Harington battle it out for the ultimate tennis title in the trailer for the upcoming HBO mockumentary 7 Days in Hell. Alongside the magnificent mullets and sweatbands, the film includes interviews from real-life tennis stars like Serena Williams and John McEnroe. Even fighting White … [Link]
Mashable » Phone home, LightSail! Bill Nye's space mission stalled by glitches
A spacecraft designed to surf on the sun's rays may not get a chance to set its sail The Planetary Society's LightSail spacecraft — which launched to space on May 20 — has fallen silent due to a glitch. The satellite didn't phone home during any of its 11 opportunities yesterday, according to the Planetary Society This is not the first … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Punk rock sea slug spotted in Australia
Some look like punks, others like clowns. A seasonal census is uncovering a wide variety of sea slug species in a biodiversity hotspot 
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Mashable » What is it like to be the voice of a Disney character?
This question originally appeared on Quora.What is it like being the voice of a Disney character?Answer below by Janet Hsieh, Mandarin Chinese voice of Princess Anna in Disney's Frozen. What little girl doesn't dream of being a princess? Ever since I watched The Little Mermaid as a child, I've been singing to lobsters and calling forks and spoons "gizmos and gadgets." … [Link]
Mashable » Germanwings co-pilot reached out to dozens of doctors before crashing plane
A state prosecutor says a co-pilot with a history of depression who crashed a Germanwings airliner into the French Alps had reached out to dozens of doctors ahead of the disaster, a revelation that suggests Andreas Lubitz was seeking advice about an undisclosed ailment. Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, in comments to The Associated Press, would not address the question of what … [Link]
Mashable » Two of Destiny's best exotic helmets are on sale this weekend
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes (and from random loot drops), Xur has the goods for … [Link]
Slashdot » Technology Won't Fix America's Neediest Schools — It Makes Bad Education Worse
theodp writes: In an adapted excerpt from Geek Heresy: Rescuing Social Change from the Cult of Technology, Univ. of Michigan prof Kentaro Toyama begins: "'Technology is a game-changer in the field of education,'" Education Secretary Arne Duncan once said, and there was a time when I would have agreed. Over the last decade, I've built, used, and studied educational technology … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter’s Takedown of Politwoops Exemplifies Risks Of Participation In API Economy
Twitter confirmed that it has blocked Twitter API access to the online watchdog Politwoops (a Sunlight Foundation-backed website). Twitter stated developer agreement violations as the catalyst for the ban, highlighting the importance of deep ToS understanding and compliance. Something that can be difficult, since API Providers can change their Terms of Service at any moment.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » WSO2 API Cloud Release Brings Open Source API Management to the Public
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Mashable » 'Breaking Sponge' mashup turns Bikini Bottom into a meth-dealing epicenter
"I am the one who… sponges." If you don't immediately think there's something deeply funny about dubbing lines from the intense AMC drama Breaking Bad over scenes of SpongeBob SquarePants, your mind will likely change after watching this video. The mashup, created by YouTuber runningflannel, features characters from Bikini Bottom interacting as though SpongeBob was actually the foremost meth cook … [Link]
Mashable » Death toll rises from Chinese cruise ship tragedy
The official death toll from the cruise ship that capsized on China's Yangtze River on Monday with 456 people on board has risen to 103, according to China's state-run news outlet CCTV. The large Eastern Star cruise ship was righted and pulled from the river on Friday, revealing the smashed upper decks of the vessel. While some passengers were pulled from … [Link]
Mashable » A math question has been stumping thousands of British students
LONDON — It's a math question that has provoked outrage, confused people on Twitter and even prompted thousands of students to sign a petition asking for the chance to resit the entire exam — so think can you figure out the probability riddle that's perplexed so many British pupils? The tricky question appeared on Thursday on the GCSE exam, which is … [Link]
Slashdot » NOAA: Global Warming 'Pause' Never Happened
Taco Cowboy writes: The whole global warming debate is as confusing as ever. Researchers from the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have published a new study in Science saying there was no "pause" in global warming. Dr. Thomas Karl points out that the warming rate over the past 15 years is "virtually identical" to warming over the last … [Link]
Mashable » A man is pranking Ireland's postal service with crazy complicated packages
LONDON — Some say in Ireland you can write just a name and a town on a letter and it will get to its destination. One man has been testing the country's postal service to its limits by throwing a series of increasingly random dispatches in his local letterbox, and most of them have been making it through. See also: Ireland … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: FREE 30-Day Trial to Amazon Prime Instant Video (Free Movies, TV Shows, and More!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon is currently offering a free 30-day trial membership to their Amazon Prime Instant Video service. What you get with the membership: -Unlimited instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows -FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items -Unlimited, ad-free streaming of over a million songs and more Prime benefits [FREE … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Avengers Imagined as Dark Fantasy Characters [Picture Gallery]
Malaysian artist Daniel Kamarudin re-imagined the heroes from “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as characters from a dark fantasy series in one of his recent series of illustrations, and I have to say, it totally works! Be sure to check ’em all out below! 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Star Wars R2-D2 Teapot is the Teapot You’re Looking For!
From the folks over at Urban Collector: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… we found this awesome R2-D2 teapot! Made of the highest quality ceramic, the smart decal design turns a humble teapot into the head of everyones favourite R2-series astromech droid – R2-D2! Beep! Boop! [Star Wars R2-D2 Teapot] The post This Star Wars R2-D2 … [Link]
Mashable » A swimming cap for beards is a hipster's dream come true
LONDON — Do you have a beard? Are you a keen swimmer? Do you enjoy looking like a clown? If so, Virgin Trains has just the product: the beard swim cap. Or beard cap. See also: Hipster Cop brings justice to beard lovers everywhere This is a real thing, albeit a bit of a publicity stunt. The UK train operating company, … [Link]
Mashable » Touching tribute to Stuart Scott at NBA Finals: 'Nobody has done it as well'
As halftime began during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, ABC paid tribute to the late sportscaster Stuart Scott, who passed away in January after a long fight with cancer. The game would have marked Scott's 19th consecutive year of covering the NBA Finals, which, according to Sage Steele, was Scott's favorite event. See also: Stuart Scott: Cool as the other … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Behind-the-Scenes With the Stunts and Madness From ‘Fury Road’
You know what? Summer movie season is over. Mad Max: Fury Road won, and that is that. Granted, Summer may have not even begun yet, but it would take a miraculous film to one-up this spectacular movie. But much like most of us who saw Fury Road, you must be thinking what I am thinking: How did they do that? … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome Beta Now Automatically Pauses Less Important Flash Content
An anonymous reader writes: Google today detailed a very interesting initiative in partnership with Adobe: The two have been working to make Flash content more power-efficient in Chrome. Available now in the browser's beta channel, Chrome will use less power by simply choosing to play less Flash content on the page. Here's how the feature works: Chrome beta will automatically … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Four countries are acting as safe havens for African elephants
Botswana, Gabon, Namibia and Uganda are bucking the trend of steep declines in elephant numbers, and their successes hint at good ways to protect the animals 
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Slashdot » Why Americans Loathe Cable Companies
HughPickens.com writes: Vikas Bajaj writes in the NYT that the results are in and the American Customer Satisfaction Index shows that customer satisfaction with cable TV, Internet and phone service providers have declined to a seven-year low. Of the 43 industries on which the survey solicits opinions, TV and Internet companies tied for last place in customer satisfaction. "Internet and … [Link]
Mashable » Beloved 105-year-old Warriors fan 'Sweetie' sees NBA Finals in person
OAKLAND, California — About 15 minutes before Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, a 105-year-old Golden State Warriors fan whose family calls her Sweetie sat in a mezzanine-level luxury box with a blue and yellow beanie on her head On the court below, MVP superstar Steph Curry and his Golden State teammates warmed up for … [Link]
Popular Science » Start Your Humanoids: Today's DARPA Robotics Challenge Is Historic, And Hilarious
The DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals are the most important event in robotics in years, and one of the most childish things ever cooked up by the Pentagon. [Link]
Mashable » Pakistan secretly frees Malala's suspected shooters
LONDON — Eight out of the 10 suspects who were jailed for the shooting of Malala Yousafzai have been freed, according to reports. In April, Pakistan officials said they had handed down 25-year sentences to the group of men for the attack, which took place in the country's Swat Valley region in October 2012. However, it was revealed Friday that only … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Female Viagra' to treat low libido gets go-ahead from FDA panel
A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has approved the drug, which will be given the brand name Addyi 
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Slashdot » New Test Could Reveal Every Virus That's Ever Infected You
sciencehabit writes: A new blood test can find almost every virus you ever caught—in a single drop of blood. Called VirScan, the test surveys the antibodies present in the bloodstream to reveal a history of the viruses you've been infected with throughout your life. Besides diagnosing current illnesses, the new test could be an important tool in developing vaccines and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: When art intimates life
Legal depositions, inimitable bowel syndrome, top shelf science and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 5 tips to spotting a bad candidate who looked perfect on paper
Have you ever put in a good word for someone, only to hear that he or she got the job — and then totally bombed? I've been there and I can tell you: It's super awkward But if people (myself included) can be fooled by contacts we know, what hope do hiring managers have to spot a bad apple when all … [Link]
Mashable » New Jack the Ripper artefacts going on show in London
LONDON — The Jack the Ripper murders are some of the most infamous and grisly, inspiring a number books, movies and TV programmes and now true crime enthusiasts will be able to get a glimpse at some previously unseen artefacts from the case going on display in London See also: 10 creepy, true stories that deserve their own TV shows The … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 5 June 2015
New Hardware and the Internet of Things (Jon Bruner) — The Internet of Things and the new hardware movement are not the same thing. The new hardware movement is driven by new tools for: Prototyping (inexpensive 3D printers, CNC machine … [Link]
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Mashable » Massive data breach could affect every U.S. agency, China denies involvement
China-based hackers are suspected once again of breaking into U.S. government computer networks, and the entire federal workforce could be at risk this time. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that data from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) — the human resources department for the federal government — and the Interior Department had been compromised. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Princess Charlotte to be christened in July
LONDON — Kensington Palace announced Friday morning that the royal family's newest princess will be christened in July See also: Twitter crowns Princess Charlotte the best-named royal baby Princess Charlotte, who was born May 2 in London, will be christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on July 5 The Duke and Duchess … [Link]
Slashdot » Pluto's Outer Moons Orbit Chaotically, With Unpredictable Sunrises and Sunsets
StartsWithABang writes: Few things in this world are as regular as sunrise and sunset. With the application of a little physics, you can predict exactly where and when the sun will rise or set from any location on Earth. Thus far, every world in our Solar System — planet, moon and asteroid — has had the exact same experience as … [Link]
Mashable » 30+ events in social media, IT, wearable technology and more
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to list and find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find anything that's right for you, check out dozens of other events featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Mashable » Dozens of migrants found in locked shipping container in English port
LONDON — Seven people have been taken to hospital after being found in a locked container with dozens of other immigrants at a port in the east of England, emergency services said Friday morning. See also: Refugees and tourism: A small Greek island struggles to balance both The container was found Thursday night at an Essex port and emergency services said … [Link]
Mashable » Artist creates beautiful patterns on floors of abandoned buildings
When roofs are destroyed and walls are knocked down, Javier de Riba finds beauty. De Riba spray paints geometric designs on the floors of abandoned buildings for an art project called "FLOORS," a name that comes from the use of flooring as a canvas and from "flors," the Catalan word for flower. See also: NASA art exhibit surrounds you with the … [Link]
Mashable » Periscope lets you watch the world live with new map feature
A new update to live video streaming app Periscope makes it possible to jump in and out of live streams across the globe If you want to watch people hang out by the Eiffel Tower or look at lunch get made in São Paulo, you can now browse the map for these locations and pop into people's streams See also: Can … [Link]
Mashable » A 20-foot monster shark once trolled the Mesozoic seas
A giant shark the size of a two-story building prowled the shallow seas 100 million years ago, new fossils reveal. The massive fish, Leptostyrax macrorhiza, would have been one of the largest predators of its day, and may push back scientists' estimates of when such gigantic predatory sharks evolved, said study co-author Joseph Frederickson, a doctoral candidate in ecology and evolutionary … [Link]
Mashable » Government snooping is scaled back in the U.S. but other nations are fair game
Agencies such as the NSA and the FBI will no longer be permitted to arbitrarily access the logs of phone calls, emails and internet use. Congress has passed the USA Freedom Act of 2015, which limits the power of government intelligence organisations to access the communications records of US citizens. Rather than intercepting data and retaining it in case it's needed … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Lets EU Governments Inspect Source Code For Security Issues
itwbennett writes: Microsoft has agreed to let European governments review the source code of its products to assure that they don't contain security backdoors, at a transparency center in Brussels. The second of its kind, the new center follows on the heels of the first built last June in Redmond, Washington. Part of Microsoft's Government Security Program, the company hopes … [Link]
Mashable » Pepsi plans to introduce healthier craft sodas like agave vanilla cream
The global soda company Pepsi is making a further move into the growing health conscious U.S. market with a new line of soda. In a fountain made to look like a craft beer dispenser, PepsiCo plans to release natural soda flavors under the brand Stubborn Soda, according to Time. The flavors, with naturally-sweetened sugar cane instead of high-fructose corn syrup, will … [Link]
Mashable » World's worst boyfriend tries to propose with McDonald's sandwich, girlfriend is not lovin' it
Of all the ways a proposal can fail, this is without a doubt one of the worst. A boyfriend was looking for an amorous way to to express his love and propose to his girlfriend. Naturally, the most romantic thing that popped into his head was McDonald's because who doesn't love a crazy expensive ring on a $1 chicken sandwich? … [Link]
Mashable » 18 of the most eye-catching looks from London's Graduate Fashion Week
LONDON — For a week each year in London there's an outpouring of creativity on display from 1,000 of the brightest fashion design students emerging out of top universities across the UK, Europe and beyond. Graduate Fashion Week attracts bloggers, journalists, designers and others from the fashion industry to its 22 catwalk shows, exhibiting an eclectic mix of collections from more … [Link]
Mashable » 7 London tube maps that might be better than the new official one
LONDON —The original map of the London Underground is a design classic. That's not disputed, and in fact Harry Beck's 1933 version has featured in the London Design Museum. The latest incarnation, though, seems to be another story. See also: 7 essential apps for your vacation in London TFL's recent effort, unveiled last month, was widely ridiculed for botched fonts, missing … [Link]
Mashable » Australian businessman and convicted fraudster, Alan Bond, dies
Alan Bond, the polarizing global entrepreneur who became an Australian hero by bankrolling a historic America's Cup yacht race victory before going to prison over the nation's biggest corporate fraud, died on Friday. He was 77. Bond, who had rheumatic fever as a child which weakened his heart, died in Fiona Stanley Hospital in the west Australian city of Perth of … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese artist creates impressive animal balloon art
A Japanese artist has burst onto the scene with incredible works of balloon art. Mostly seen at children's birthday parties, Masayoshi Matsumoto has used the technique of blowing and twisting to create animals, plant life and characters using only balloons. He insists permanent markers and adhesive are not used in the process. See also: This super-muscly kangaroo crushes metal buckets for … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Security Scares Ransomware Script Kiddie Out of Business
tdog17 writes: A criminal coder wrote a kit for ransomware that made it easy for others to encrypt victims' hard drives and then extort money from them in order to get the decryption keys. But when Intel Security wrote about the kit — called Tox — the author got cold feet. Now he or she is trying to sell the … [Link]
Mashable » Top 10 wedding songs on Spotify playlists in Australia
Music platform Spotify has announced the top songs played at weddings in Australia — and it is made up of global hits, with only a small local influence. After analysing 400,000 playlists globally, Spotify revealed crooner John Legend's "All of Me" is the number one song couples choose for their wedding playlist, both in Australia and around the world. Jason Mraz, … [Link]
Mashable » Capsized Chinese cruise ship righted as loved ones demand officials do more
JIANLI, China — Top-deck cabins poked out of the water from a capsized river cruise ship on the Yangtze on Friday after disaster teams righted the vessel to quicken the search for the more than 330 people who are still missing. Divers found more bodies as they worked overnight to attach iron chains to the vessel, bringing the total number of … [Link]
Mashable » This workout hijab just made athletic wear more inclusive
The athleisure space has become a multi-billion dollar industry, with women now opting for comfortable apparel items that have both style and function See also: Don't make any assumptions about the next headscarf you see One demographic they've largely ignored: the Muslim market. Athletic companies avoid traditional headscarves, or hijabs, which are used for religious purposes and choices of modesty But … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things you didn't know about Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling's new memoir Why Not Me? is on its way, but before it hits the shelves, Kaling opened up about how her life has changed over the nearly five years since her first bestseller and what she wants to accomplish in the next five. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? captured the actress's relatable humor, but her follow up is … [Link]
Mashable » Man has a conversation with a goose somehow
Wait, is goose whispering a real thing? For one guy and his Canadian goose friend, it definitely is. By making uncannily-accurate honking noises, this man managed to engage in a conversation with one curious goose. Who knew geese could be so chatty? Judging by the goose's tone, though, the conversation was probably along the lines of: "Um, HELLO, why aren't … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian media head slams a form of piracy her own daughter uses
The head of one of Canada's biggest media companies publicly denounced piracy, but it happened in her own home Bell Media's new president, Mary Ann Turcke called ways to get around restricted content 'stealing,' according to The Globe and Mail. See also: Get a VPN and prepare for the 'Netflix Tax,' Australia But ironically, Turcke's own daughter uses the very methods … [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry and his daughter share adorable pre-game ritual
Win or lose during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Steph Curry has already won the contest of "cutest pre-game ritual with child." Curry and his daughter Riley — a media darling in her own right — kicked off Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with Curry's signature pound-chest-and-kiss routine See also: Stephen Curry: My daughter gives me something to … [Link]
Slashdot » How Much JavaScript Do You Need To Know For an Entry-Level Job?
Nerval's Lobster writes: JavaScript is a programming language that's easy to pick up, but extremely difficult to master. Even some of its beginner-level functions are decidedly not beginner-friendly. When someone lands their first JavaScript job, they're going to want to know as much as possible, if only so they can navigate through some of the language's trickier aspects without needing … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Evans sings and plays piano with his brother, ovaries everywhere explode
Perhaps the Winter Soldier has more of a sensitive side than we all realized Chris Evans and his brother Scott recently posted a video of their Memorial Day shenanigans — which, surprisingly enough, consisted of playing piano and singing harmonized James Taylor songs. Who knew? They may not be professional singers, but the two manage to croon a fairly decent … [Link]
Mashable » Periscope engineer explains why streams aren't always live
There’s no question that live video has exploded in popularity since the launch of Meerkat and Twitter-owned Periscope. But, as we've learned from hiccups at Meerkat, bringing live video to thousands of people at once presents an extraordinary technical challenge for engineers. But it turns out, the way Periscope's engineering team addressed this is more obvious than you may think. Periscope’s … [Link]
Mashable » NBA players read mean tweets, sip on haterade
It doesn't matter who wins or loses during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, because at Jimmy Kimmel everyone is a loser. At least according to these mean tweets that Kimmel forced players, including Steph Curry, Jeremy Lin and Magic Johnson, to read. This is the third time around Kimmel's done this, but luckily the Internet will … [Link]
Mashable » Moose family has a sprinkler party in the front yard
Never has a moose family been so playful! Eagle River, Alaska resident Candace Helm helped out a moose mom and her babies on a hot summer afternoon by letting them play in her sprinklers. Because if a moose wants to romp in your yard, you let them — obviously. "They just strolled around the house and looked really hot, so … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Clarkson performs pared down cover of 'Bitch Better Have My Money'
Kelly Clarkson loves a good cover. In the past year, she's wowed audiences with covers of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" Now she's back with a cover of Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money" that's less club banger and more jazz club. Clarkson performed the cover during her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session, … [Link]
Mashable » Who will win the Game of Thrones? The top 8 candidates, ranked
Season 5 of the epic saga that is Game of Thrones is winding down, with a mere two episodes left — and only two seasons to go after that. Viewers of the show, and readers of the book series A Song of Ice and Fire, are almost in the same place with roughly the same information when it comes to understanding … [Link]
Mashable » What female Disney characters look like with more realistic facial features
Looks like Elsa, Anna and Merida just got a heavy dose of reality. On their faces, anyway While Disney ladies are certainly lovely to behold, it's become pretty obvious that they tend to have the same over-exaggerated features: large eyes, wide, wide cheeks and tiny chins. Basically, classic baby faces. See also: The real ages of Disney princesses ruins the fairytale … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple Tees Up Siri APIs in an Effort to Take On Google Now
Apple has been quietly working on its latest initiative, which will leverage Siri, Contacts, Calendar, Passbook, and other third-party apps under the codename “Proactive.” According to Mark Gurman’s recent article for 9to5Mac, this feature is being developed as a viable competitor to ">
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The Joy of Tech » JoT #2150: Why the new Apple TV is delayed.
C’mon Apple, I've a lot of TV to watch! Please take a second to retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Power a Security Camera With Wi-Fi Signals
Kristine Lofgren writes: Nikola Tesla dreamed of a world full of free, wireless power. While he never accomplished that dream during his lifetime, researchers at the University of Washington are doing their part to make it a reality with a breakthrough in wi-fi powered electronics. Dubbed PoWi-Fi, the team led by Vamsi Talla were able to recharge and maintain consistent … [Link]
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