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 » Unreal Engine Code Issues Fixed By Third-party Company
An anonymous reader writes: Unreal Engine is the famous game engine that was used to implement such games as Unreal Tournament, BioShock Infinite, Mass Effect and many more. On March 19, 2014 Unreal Engine 4 was made publicly available from a GitHub repository. It was a big event for the game development industry. One of the companies that took an … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Donald Trump's 2016 campaign announcement: 'The opposite of politically correct'
Business mogul turned reality TV star turned aspiring politician Donald Trump launched his 2016 presidential campaign in the ostentatious Trump Towers on Tuesday. Known for his outspoken conservative policies, Trump arrived in the marble atrium of his New York skyscraper via escalator after a brief introduction from his daughter Ivanka. As she aptly put it, "My father is the opposite … [Link]
Mashable » 'Big Brother' to feature first transgender houseguest in Season 17
In a moment that is seeing unprecedented exposure on television for the transgender community, CBS's Big Brother will soon join the conversation when the show welcomes its first transgender houseguest The casting of 25-year-old transgender woman Audrey Middleton, a digital media consultant from Villa Rica, Georgia, was announced Tuesday, along with the rest of the houseguests See also: Miley Cyrus launches … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » When Third-Party APIs Will (and Won’t) Benefit Your Business
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Mashable » Indiana mayor comes out as gay in heartfelt op-ed
Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has a profound message for his neighbors and constituents The 33-year-old Democrat and Afghanistan war veteran, once described as the "most interesting mayor you’ve never heard of," came out as gay in an op-ed on Tuesday See also: Why bathrooms are the next frontier in transgender acceptance "I was well into adulthood before I … [Link]
Mashable » There is a Tumblr that shows you where sheep hang out around the world
Goats and sheep have replaced cats as the en vogue Internet animal, but there are also plenty of places in the world to find them in real life. Ding Ren and Mike Karabinos were always big fans of viewing sheep while riding the trains in the rural Netherlands, even before they started collecting screenshots of Google Street View that featured the … [Link]
Slashdot » Sunday Times Issues DMCA Takedown Notice To the Intercept Over Snowden Article
An anonymous reader writes: On Sunday, British newspaper The Sunday Times published an article citing anonymous UK government sources claiming that the cache of documents taken by Edward Snowden was successfully decrypted by the Russians and Chinese. Shortly thereafter, Glenn Greenwald at The Intercept published scathing criticism of the article. In Greenwald's article, he included a photograph of the newspaper's … [Link]
Mashable » Tropical Storm Bill's winds weaken but flood threat hangs over Texas
While Tropical Storm Bill's winds began to weaken on Tuesday afternoon as it spun its way west-northwesterly over saturated soils near Matagorda, Texas, the risk of renewed flooding is growing for parts of the Lone Star State The storm follows on the heels of Texas' wettest month on record, with more than two-dozen deaths recorded during the floods of May into … [Link]
Mashable » 1,000 little pigs killed in big bad crash receive a touching memorial
Just a week after a semitrailer carrying 2,200 piglets crashed on an Ohio highway, the pigs that did not survive have received a heartwarming tribute. Authorities now say that the pig death toll is estimated at 1,000, and according to The Associated Press, an anonymous person has built a memorial on Highway 35 in Xenia for the lost animals. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 110-year-old man said a beer a day was the secret to his long life
Nebraska’s oldest living resident passed away on Saturday after a full life of 110 years. But along with his many years, Mark Behrends also left us with a piece of advice for a long and fruitful life: a single can of beer a day. Behrends' daughter, Lois Bassinger, told the Omaha World Herald in May that “he always told everybody the … [Link]
Popular Science » Crowdfund A Waterproof, Sonar-Toting Drone For Fishermen
Aguadrone, a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter by Daniel Marion, manages to combine the worlds of fly fishing and remote control aircraft, creating a waterproof quadcopter… [Link]
Mashable » Real-life princess North West celebrated her birthday at Disneyland
Despite rumors, the Kardashian-West family did not rent out all of Disneyland to celebrate the second birthday of Princess North. It's fine to rent out the Staples Center for a grown man like Kanye, but Nori needs to stay grounded. That being said, they were the clear royal family of the park as they came dangerously close to rubbing elbows with … [Link]
Slashdot » US Lawmakers Demand Federal Encryption Requirements After OPM Hack
Patrick O'Neill writes: After suffering one of the biggest hacks in federal history at the Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. government is sprinting to require a wide range of cybersecurity improvements across agencies in order to better secure troves of sensitive government data against constant cyberattacks. The top priorities are basic but key: Encryption of sensitive data and two-factor … [Link]
Mashable » A plan for a 3D-printed steel bridge in Amsterdam could reduce speed and cost
While 3D printing has endless possibilities, we have yet to see many applications in everyday use. That might change, however, with the creation of a 3D-printed steel bridge in Amsterdam. The city is working with Dutch robot company MX3D and engineering software company Autodesk to create a 3D-printed bridge over a canal there, though an exact location has not yet been … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Build a Twitter "Hello World" Web App in Python
As the documenters of the API economy, ProgrammableWeb is producing a series of tutorials – the “Hello World of APIs” – that demonstrates how to integrate an application with the most significant API providers in the industry, using a variety of the programming languages to achieve it. Each tutorial will walk through the steps a developer will undertake in understanding … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Starfish Spit A Microchip Out Of Its Leg
Starfish apparently really like their privacy. Two biology students in Denmark learned this the hard way. They'd been given a relatively simple assignment; label starfish… [Link]
Mashable » In most Snapchat move ever, CEO Evan Spiegel deletes all his tweets
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel and cofounder Bobby Murphy mysteriously deleted all of their tweets on Tuesday in a move that's oh so very Snapchat. After posting a wacky video detailing why kids love Snapchat and the fleeting nature of photos, Spiegel wiped his Twitter account's tweets clean. Although the account is still activated, it's unclear if he's taking time off from … [Link]
Mashable » Helen Mirren calls ageism in filmmaking 'f*cking outrageous'
Dame Helen Mirren has some choice words regarding ageism and sexism in Hollywood: "Fucking outrageous." The 69-year-old actress sat down for a Q & A with TheWrap's Sharon Waxman at the Power Women Breakfast on Tuesday where she shared her take on the matter. See also: The all-male panel is horribly outdated and lame The conversation turned to Maggie Gyllenhaal, … [Link]
Mashable » How Gap became fashion's 'basic bitch'
“Basic” used to be a compliment in fashion, a paean to timelessness; now it's an insult, a derision of a bald lack of imagination. Gap had basics when that was what everyone wanted, and now the struggling retailer is basic in the worst, Kate-Moss-deriding sense The once cool retailer, which bloomed in the 1980s and 1990s with covetable t-shirts and no-fuss … [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest is adding verified accounts and a way to narrow your search
Searching on Pinterest is about to get another boost The social network is rolling out tweaks to its platform across all devices starting Tuesday to help users find exactly what they're looking for, and to do so much faster. See also: Buy buy buy: Why all of your favorite social networks want you to shop now The improvements are small, but … [Link]
Mashable » Airport staff take kid's lost stuffed animal on a cute adventure
Six-year-old Owen Lake suffered a terrible mishap at the airport when he accidentally misplaced his best friend, a stuffed tiger named "Hobbes." Hobbes was lost when Owen and his family were traveling to Houston from Tampa. His mom, Amanda Lake, called the Tampa International Airport to see if the staff could possibly help, as Owen was distraught by the loss of … [Link]
Slashdot » TRIM and Linux: Tread Cautiously, and Keep Backups Handy
An anonymous reader writes: Algolia is a buzzword-compliant ("Hosted Search API that delivers instant and relevant results") start-up that uses a lot of open-source software (including various strains of Linux) and a lot of solid-state disk, and as such sometimes runs into problems with each of these. Their blog this week features a fascinating look at troubles that they faced … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2155: Walk of Atonement
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Mashable » Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods' is being made into a TV show for Starz
We thank the gods for the following news: Starz is making Neil Gaiman's acclaimed fantasy novel American Gods into a TV show The show, which has enlisted Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Michael Green (The River) as showrunners, does not yet have a premiere date and has not yet started filming, as casting is pending See also: 10 fantasy book series that … [Link]
Popular Science » Russia Is Working On An Anti-Drone Microwave Gun
To fight drones, a state-owned Russian defense firm is developing an anti-drone “microwave gun,” according to Russian state-owned news site Sputnik. The gun will have a range… [Link]
Popular Science » Today In History, Valentina Tereshkova Became The First Woman In Space
On this day in 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. Before she boarded the Vostok 6 to orbit Earth 48 times, Tereshkova didn't have any pilot… [Link]
Popular Science » Here Are The Weapons Of The New Cold War
Seventy years after the first Cold War began, and almost 24 years after it ended, the United States is again stationing troops and tanks in Europe to protect against Russian… [Link]
Slashdot » Energy Harnessed From Humidity Can Power Small Devices
sciencehabit writes: Scientists have built small devices that generate electricity by harnessing changes in the ambient humidity. This is done through the use of dormant bacterial spores which expand when they absorb moisture from the air. To prove the concept, researchers attached the spores to one side of a curved polymer sheet, and when the spores absorbed humidity from the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: FullContact, @Pay, RingCaptcha and eBay
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » The Donald Trump campaign speech that never saw the light of day
Donald Trump announced his presidential campaign in a way that only Donald Trump could pull off. Speaking in the marble atrium in the ostentatious Manhattan skyscraper that bears his name, Trump delivered a meandering announcement of his 2016 presidential campaign. Despite having a prepared speech that was released by his campaign exploratory committee to the press, Trump proved himself to be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hurray! The E3 Trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 is Here! [Video]
Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally here! I’ve been waiting for this one for 10 years. 10 YEARS! [Pixel Enemy] The post Hurray! The E3 Trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 is Here! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Spotify's green logo color change is making users see red
How can you tell when people truly love an app? When even the slightest color change to its logo results in instantaneous and extremely loud complaints across the web. That was the reaction Tuesday when Spotify users realized that the app icon for had suddenly changed from its normal pea green to a neon green, similar to the color of the … [Link]
Mashable » As death toll hits 19, World Health Organization says MERS outbreak is slowing
The death toll in the ongoing outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in Korea ticked up to 19 on Tuesday as the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the spread of the disease is actually showing signs of slowing Even so, additional precautions remain in place to try to prevent the spreading of the disease, and Korean hospitals are … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Pulls Kodi Media Player From App Store Over Piracy Claims
An anonymous reader writes with news that the Kodi media player (formerly XBMC) has had its app pulled from the Amazon app store after Amazon decided that it facilitates piracy. Amazon said, "Any facilitation of piracy or illegal downloads is not allowed in our program," and directed the development team not to resubmit the app. The team was surprised to … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Earth and its Space Station shine in this ultra HD video
The blues and greens of Earth's surface have rarely looked finer than in this new ultra high definition video — taken from space. NASA released the four-minute video Monday showing some inspiring footage of the Earth and the interior of the International Space Station. The video shows views of astronauts making food and performing experiments in microgravity. The HD cameras … [Link]
Mashable » All the 'Jurassic World' Easter eggs you may have missed
As Jurassic World continues to tear through the box office, fans are beginning to notice and compile the film's many Easter eggs and homages to the previous three films in the Jurassic Park series. This video, by YouTuber Mr Sunday Movies, rounds up many of the references from the film, including hints at the future of Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian … [Link]
Mashable » The Xbox One is getting a makeover to look less like Windows
LOS ANGELES — The Xbox One's user interface isn't ugly; it just looks too much like Windows 8. At E3 this year, Microsoft took the wraps off a new Xbox One user interface called "The New Xbox One Experience" with new features and improvements made for better navigation and faster loading. See also: Xbox One Elite controller is for the … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears-obsessed couple makes 'Oops! … We're Pregnant Again' video
This couple was so excited about their new baby, they erupted into a Britney Spears medley like it was no big deal Machel and Jerrad Green turned a boring pregnancy announcement into a full-blown music video extravaganza with covers of the Princess of Pop's biggest hits, including "Oops I Did it Again" and "Toxic." And if you thought this made … [Link]
Mashable » Earth's largest groundwater aquifers are past 'sustainability tipping points'
Humanity is rapidly depleting a third of the world's largest groundwater aquifers, with the top three most stressed groundwater basins in the political hotspots of the Middle East, the border region between India and Pakistan, and the Murzuk-Djado Basin in northern Africa Making matters worse, researchers say in a pair of new studies, we don't know how much water is left … [Link]
Mashable » Miguel premieres 3 slinky new tracks and music video for 'Coffee'
Miguel wants to pick up where Prince left off The R&B singer has released three new tracks and a new music video to promote his upcoming album Wildheart, out June 30 The tracks, "Face the Sun," ft. Lenny Kravitz, "…goingtohell" and "FLESH," each promise the unbridled sexuality and romanticism that have become Miguel's signature sound, blended with the ever-present crush of … [Link]
Mashable » Powerful Google video shows a woman's joy as she becomes a man
A new ad for Google's business services shows the uplifting, emotional path of a woman who has transitioned to become a man and is working hard at the gym to build a new body The touching spot, which runs for over two and a half minutes, was produced in honor of Pride Month and appears to be the first ad … [Link]
Popular Science » Laser-Armed Cryo Robots Could Explore Europa For Alien Life
What has lasers, a torpedo-shaped body, and is capable of tunneling where no one has tunneled before? VALKYRIE, one of the 'cryobots' that is paving the way towards exploring… [Link]
Mashable » Travel photography tips to awaken your wanderlust
Every vacation is an opportunity for gorgeous photos that even your Facebook friends will love to see. The Cooperative of Photography and photographer Ray Demski demonstrate some handy tips for travelers who want to take home stunning pictures instead of souvenirs. Pack your camera and hit the road, travelers. Queen's Guards trample oblivious tourist Aziz Ansari reads disastrous dating texts … [Link]
Mashable » Matilda the alien-like cat spreads awareness and spacey vibes
Matilda the alien cat is a perfectly normal feline with one notable exception: her enormous eyes. In fact, the cat's unusually large eyes are what have led to her more than 45,000 followers on Instagram and, more importantly, a fully funded GoFundMe campaign to help pay for their eventual removal. See also: 20 stoned cats that definitely got into the catnip … [Link]
Slashdot » Baseball Team Hacks Another Team's Networks, FBI Investigates
An anonymous reader writes: The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the better baseball teams over the past several years. The Houston Astros have been one of the worst. Nevertheless, there is evidence that officials for the Cardinals broke into a network maintained by the Astros in order to gain access to "internal discussions about trades, proprietary statistics, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Sends Thousands of Bottle Caps to Bethesda to Pre-Order Fallout 4
Imgur user GatorMacheteJr has been collecting bottle caps (about 2,240) for the past 7.5 years, starting when Fallout 3 came out in 2008, in the sole goal of pre-ordering Fallout 4 when it came out. So when the game started being available for pre-order, he took his 11.2 pounds of bottle caps, put them in a box, and sent them … [Link]
Mashable » Queen's Guards trample oblivious tourist
How is it possible to not notice a group of men in tall, furry hats marching towards you? Apparently, it can be done. One unfortunate tourist made the mistake of focusing too much on his camera to realize that he was blocking the path of the Queen's Guards. And, since the guards don't stop for nothing, he was promptly run … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna recruited Katy Perry and Beyoncé for her version of 'Bad Blood'
In 2015, music videos must feature a minimum of four gratuitous celebrity cameos, and the Queen of Pop is jumping in on the fun and/or power plays Madonna has been teasing a video for her Rebel Heart single "Bitch, I'm Madonna" on Instagram, and today she posted an image that is making the video seem suspiciously like her own version of … [Link]
Mashable » Aaron Paul is evil, pranks fans with fake 'Breaking Bad' spinoff news
Aaron Paul, we have just one question for you: Why, bitch? The Breaking Bad star recently pranked fans by appearing on Periscope to unveil details of a secret project he was working on with the show's creator, Vince Gilligan. The tomfoolery began three days ago on Instagram, with Paul telling fans he had "a new gig that I am over … [Link]
Popular Science » Why the Soviet space shuttle was left to rot
Last week, Russian photographer Ralph Mirebs posted an album of the Soviet shuttle languishing in a hangar. This is why the program never took off. [Link]
Mashable » Unearthed iOS 9 code is the strongest evidence yet for a bigger iPad
For years, we've heard rumors that Apple is working on a larger 12-inch tablet called the iPad Pro. Now, new information could mean the device is becoming a reality. iOS developer Steve Troughton-Smith tweeted some bits of iOS 9 code on Monday that refers to a larger screen size, hinting at a 12.9-inch iPad. He noted that the iPad's display resolution … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Evans (not Captain America) is the new 'Top Gear' host
LONDON — British TV and radio presenter Chris Evans has signed a three-year deal with the BBC to lead a new Top Gear line-up See also: 'Top Gear': BBC's prize machine has high ownership costs "I’m thrilled, Top Gear is my favourite programme of all time. Created by a host of brilliant minds who love cars and understand how to make … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End – E3 2015 Press Conference Demo [Video]
Looks like 2016 will be an awesome year for gaming! Here’s the demo for UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End that was presented at E3 yesterday. Watch the beginning of the ultimate car chase from E3 2015 press conference demo. Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the … [Link]
Mashable » A 7-year-old upstages Pharrell at his own concert
Pharrell better watch out — he may have the voice, but this kid definitely has the moves At a concert in Leeds, England last Friday, 7-year-old Dylan had the opportunity to swarm the stage with other kids in the audience during Pharrell Williams' performance of "Happy." But no one could have expected that Dylan's sweet-ass dance moves would upstage Pharrell … [Link]
Mashable » Marissa Mayer (sort of) has an answer for 'what is Yahoo?'
Yahoo has had several CEOs over the years, and each one has had trouble answering a simple question: What exactly is Yahoo? Marissa Mayer's response on Tuesday at the Bloomberg Tech Conference in San Francisco was more coherent and believable than predecessors' attempts, although it wasn't a crisp, satisfying message either See also: Yahoo Revenue Declines Again; Marissa Mayer Is 'Not … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Expands Security Rewards To Bugs In Android Devices
An anonymous reader sends news that Google has launched the Android Security Rewards program, which expands its bug bounty efforts to include vulnerabilities in the Android mobile operating system. At present, the program is fairly limited — only bugs found in the most recent version of Android are accepted, and only those that exist on the Nexus 6 phone or … [Link]
Mashable » New Mamba gaming mouse has 'world's most precise' laser sensor
High performance doesn't even begin to describe Razer's updated Mamba gaming mouse. The new wireless gaming mouse features 16,000 dots per linear inch (DPI) mousing sensitivity and is designed for use with high-resolution displays and multi-monitor setups. To give you an idea of how big of a leap that is, the (now) old Mamba only has 6,400 DPI. See also: You'll … [Link]
Mashable » Most wild bees are terrible pollinators, new study finds
Bees are just like us, it turns out. That is, a tiny minority of all the world's bees seem to do most of the work, while the rest of the bee species just sit around and relax, taking all of the credit Well, not quite, but a new study does show that just 2% of all bee species pollinate at least … [Link]
Mashable » Om? More like OMG, Yoga Day just turned stressful
NEW DELHI, India—Yoga is supposed to have a calming effect on the mind, body and spirit. But these days it's clearly stressing out Indian politicians. It was supposed to be a global recognition of one of India's most popular contributions to the world. But tempers are flaring between Muslim and Hindu leaders ahead of International Yoga Day. Let us think about … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Parse Picked Google's Go Over Microsoft's C# To Replace Its Ailing Ruby Stack
Facebook's Parse team tells a great API success story in a recent blog post titled "How We Moved Our API From Ruby to Go and Saved Our Sanity." Parse started developing in Ruby on Rails, then hit scaling issues and switched to Google's Go — selecting the language over C#, Java, C++ and JRuby.
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Mashable » Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel explains why kids are so obsessed with his app
Do you understand Snapchat? Like, really understand it? If not, its CEO Evan Spiegel wants to help you out. Spiegel posted a very long-winded explanation of the service on YouTube Tuesday, in which he described "the evolution of social media" and how photos have increasingly become more like "talking." See also: Snapchat's CEO on the question he's asked the most: … [Link]
Popular Science » Sony Just Turned Its Playstation Vue Streaming Service Into A Viable Cable Killer
At their E3 announcement Monday, Sony announced they would expand their pilot run of Playstation Vue. Subscribers will be able to buy access to either individual channels or… [Link]
Slashdot » FDA Bans Trans Fat
An anonymous reader writes: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally come to a conclusion about artificial trans fat: it must be removed from the U.S. food supply over the next three years. According to their final determination (PDF), there's no longer a scientific consensus that partially hydrogenated oils are safe to consume. Trans fat must be gone from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earth's gravity may force us to do quantum experiments in space
The same quirk of general relativity that means your head ages faster than your feet may mean we have to go to space to see large-scale quantum mechanics in action 
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Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' finale set to 'Yakety Sax' will help you grieve
Warning: This video and post contain spoilers for the Game of Thrones Season 5 finale. For the millionth time, Game of Thrones ripped out viewers' hearts during the Season 5 finale, leaving us all questioning life and death and humanity While nothing in the Seven Kingdoms could fully comfort our grieving souls, this video, by Nick Acosta, sets Sunday's episode … [Link]
Mashable » United announces end of service to New York's JFK airport
United Airlines will end service to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport in October, the airline announced Tuesday. To compensate for the change, United will add flights to destinations from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), in New Jersey, about the same distance from midtown Manhattan as JFK, but in the opposite direction. See also: 10-minute flight could be shortest … [Link]
Mashable » St. Louis Cardinals under FBI investigation for hacking Houston Astros
The FBI and the Justice Department are investigating the St. Louis Cardinals for allegedly hacking into the network of team rival Houston Astros The hack was carried out by unnamed "front-office officials" with the team, according to a report in the New York Times, which described the attack an an act of "corporate espionage." See also: Who rules opening day? MLB … [Link]
Slashdot » Linus Torvalds Says Linux Can Move On Without Him
pacopico writes: In a typically blunt interview, Linus Torvalds has said for the first time that if he were to die, Linux could safely continue on its own. Bloomberg has the report, which includes a video with Torvalds at his home office. Torvalds insists that people like Greg Kroah-Hartman have taken over huge parts of the day-to-day work maintaining Linux … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Make Friction Disappear By Coating Diamonds With Graphene
Diamonds are already one of the hardest natural substances known to science. But combine them with graphene, and diamond nanoparticles are also incredibly slippery, which can… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire [Game Trailer]
From the press release: Knights of the Fallen Empire marks a renewed focus on BioWare-style cinematic storytelling in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Your character will become the Outlander, a veteran of the Great Galactic War who comes face-to-face with a new threat to the galaxy: the Emperor of the Eternal Throne. This expansion also raises the Level cap to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Gracious Eloise Announces Digital Handwriting API Handwriting.io
Gracious Eloise, a personalization technology company, has announced an API, Handwriting.io, that allows third-party applications to integrate the company's digital handwriting technology. Handwriting.io allows partners and developers to incorporate digital handwriting into a variety of products and services (e.g., CRM platforms, e-commerce, e-stationary, greeting cards).
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Slashdot » Report: Aging Java Components To Blame For Massively Buggy Open-Source Software
itwbennett writes: The problem isn't new, but a report released Tuesday by Sonatype, the company that manages one of the largest repositories of open-source Java components, sheds some light on poor inventory practices that are all-too-common in software development. To wit: 'Sonatype has determined that over 6 percent of the download requests from the Central Repository in 2014 were for … [Link]
Popular Science » After A 14-Year Wait, Fans Fund Shenmue Sequel Overnight
Fans funded Shenmue III to the tune of $1 million in less than two hours from launch, the fastest to hit that mark except for Pebble Time. [Link]
Mashable » The reactions to Donald Trump's outrageous 2016 speech are absolutely golden
Look out, America. Everyone's favorite animate hair piece, Donald Trump, is running for president in 2016. Trump announced his presidential bid during a truly, um, special press conference in New Yok City on Tuesday. He covered included everything from tractors to China to $3 websites. See also: All the times Donald Trump has pretended to run for president Meanwhile, Twitter had … [Link]
Slashdot » Should Edward Snowden Trust Apple To Do the Right Thing?
Nicola Hahn writes: As American lawmakers run a victory lap after passing the USA Freedom Act of 2015, Edward Snowden has published an op-ed piece which congratulates Washington on its "historic" reform. He also identifies Apple Inc. as a champion of user privacy. Snowden states: "Basic technical safeguards such as encryption — once considered esoteric and unnecessary — are now … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Death of the autopsy leaves us in the dark about misdiagnosis
Autopsy rates have plummeted in the UK. Without them, more people may go to the grave with a misdiagnosed cause of death, skewing statistics and hiding the problem 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » YES! The Last Guardian Will Finally Be Released! – E3 2015 Trailer [Video]
A lot of people have been waiting years for this game to come out, and it seems we’ll be finally be getting it in 2016! The Last Guardian is a third-person perspective game that combines action-adventure and puzzle elements. The player controls the unarmed boy who can run, jump, climb and perform other actions similar to the gameplay in Ico … [Link]
Mashable » You can now create and edit Microsoft Office documents directly from Box
Online file sharing service Box and Microsoft Office will now work together a whole lot better. Box is rolling out Box for Microsoft Online to allow its users to create and edit Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations within Box on their browsers, the two companies announced Tuesday. See also: Why Box is going after startups Much like Microsoft's earlier partnership … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how fashion masterminds win their customers' loyalty in our next #BizChats
Fashion brands want more real estate: not just to be in your closet, but to be in your mind, and your smartphone, and your laptop See also: How the Web Is Changing Fashion Marketing in 2010 In the fashion world, this kind of dominance is called being an "omnichannel," and it's a challenging transition from only selling clothes in stores. How … [Link]
Mashable » All the times Donald Trump has pretended to run for president
Enter "The Donald." Donald Trump — famous businessman, famous reality TV star, famous rich person, famous hair — told the world in a speech from New York City on Tuesday that he will run for president of the United States in 2016 See also: Donald Trump Got Tricked Into Retweeting an Image of Serial Killers For real this time. Maybe. We're … [Link]
Mashable » Kerry Washington basically looks like vintage Olivia Pope in HBO biopic
Kerry Washington knows how to handle a scandal. HBO has shared the first look of the actress playing Anita Hill in the TV biopic Confirmation. The film revolves around the 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearing, where Hill, a law professor at the time, accused Thomas of sexual harassment The accusation rocked the country and started a massive debate on … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch An Engine Powered By Evaporation Drive A Car
Evaporation is one of the givens here on Earth, right up there with death and taxes. At any given moment, water is evaporating from the ground or oceans and entering the air in massive quantities.Now, some researchers think they may have figured out a way to harness that process to create an endlessly renewable energy source. In a paper published … [Link]
Mashable » Look out 'haters and losers,' Trump wants to be president
Donald Trump, the real estate mogul-turned-reality TV star, is looking to add a new job to his resume: President of the United States. On Tuesday, in the ostentatious Manhattan skyscraper that bears his name in golden letters, Trump announced that he'll seek the Republican nomination for the 2016 presidential election See also: The reactions to Donald Trump's outrageous 2016 speech are … [Link]
Slashdot » Metamaterial Forms Near-Perfect Mirror
New submitter JMarshall writes: Researchers have made near-perfect reflectors out of a silicon metamaterial. These reflectors could offer a simpler, less expensive way to make high-performance mirrors for lasers or telescopes. Metamaterials typically use nanoscale patterning to create unusual properties not present in the bulk material. In this new method, researchers used off-the-shelf, nanosized polystyrene beads and allowed them to … [Link]
Mashable » 8 unique and bizarre jobs around the world
This question originally appeared on Quora.What is a unique job that exists only in your country? India Answer below by Quora user Murali Krishnan. The dabbawalas (lunch box carriers) of Mumbai, India. Dabbawalas collect lunch boxes with freshly cooked food from the houses of office workers and students and deliver them to individual workplaces and schools. Later on, they return the … [Link]
Mashable » Female flight attendants are protesting airline's demand to wear high heels
Israel’s El Al Airlines is facing criticism for a new policy that requires female flight attendants to wear high heels until all passengers have boarded. Under a previous policy, female El Al flight attendants were required to wear high heels at the airport, but could change into flats on the plane before passenger boarding. See also: High heel-related injuries have spiked … [Link]
Mashable » Here's where Social Media Day is official this year
Over the years, social media has evolved to become a critical tool in the way the world communicates, and on June 30, we'll be recognizing it with its own day. In 2010, Mashable launched Social Media Day to acknowledge the impact these tools have had on our lives. Since then, the day has become a global celebration of the ways that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: Dating Someone as Nerdy as You: Expectations vs Reality
Dating someone as nerdy as you may sound just perfect, but it can have some downsides. A comic by JHALL from Dorkly. 
[Source: Dorkly] The post Dorkly Comic: Dating Someone as Nerdy as You: Expectations vs Reality appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » LeadSift Consumer Insights API Provides Actionable Insights from Social Data
LeadSift, a leading social media intelligence solutions provider, has announced the official launch of the LeadSift Consumer Insights API, which allows the LeadSift platform to be integrated with third-party business applications.
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Mashable » Jon Stewart calls out Rachel Dolezal for being 'really f*cking white'
Rachel Dolezal stepped down as the local NAACP president on Monday after facing criticism for portraying herself as black for 10 years So naturally, Jon Stewart responded with something we've all been thinking: Whaaaaat? See also: Why someone like Rachel Dolezal might try to change their racial identity The Daily ShowDaily Show Full Episodes, More Daily Show Videos, Comedy Central Full … [Link]
Mashable » Zoo animals review the Apple Watch
When a new gadget hits the market, the tech world is comparable to a zoo. Reviewers all but foam at the mouth over small features, throw devices at the wall just to see what happens and would sacrifice their first born to be first in line and rule the natural hierarchy. So let's just skip the middle man and see … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Has a New Private Mobile Photo-Sharing App, and They Built It In C++
jfruh writes: Facebook [on Monday] announced Moments, a new mobile app that uses Facebook's facial recognition technology to let you sync up photos only with friends who are in those photos with you. Somewhat unusually for a new app, the bulk of it is built in the venerable C++ language, which turned out to be easier for building a cross-platform … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Final Fantasy 7 is Getting a REMAKE! [E3 Game Trailer]
YES! 18 years later, one of the most iconic games of all time is getting a remake! Final Fantasy VII will first be released on the PS4, and other platforms will soon follow! [E3 Trailers] The post Final Fantasy 7 is Getting a REMAKE! [E3 Game Trailer] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » This Cosmetics Company Is Ready To Cover Your Body In Electronics
John Rogers has a patch on his forearm about the size of a quarter. It’s reminiscent of a child’s temporary tattoo meant to look like a miniature sand dollar. But Rogers, an… [Link]
Popular Science » Could Climate Change Cause The Next Cholera Pandemic?
For over twenty years, climate change and increases in cholera infection have been associated. Now researchers show an even greater risk for a worldwide pandemic. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 50% Off “Dragon Age: Inquisition” – $29.99 (All Available Platforms) + 67% Off Sons of Anarchy (Complete Gift Set)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers “Dragon Age: Inquisition” for just $29.99. That’s 50% off on the game’s regular list price of %59.99. Become the Inquisitor: Wield the power of the Inquisition over the course of an epic character-driven story, and lead a perilous journey of discovery through the Dragon Age. Bond with Legends: A cast … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Yep, it’s True: Cats are The Modern Day Equivalent to Velociraptors [Video]
As demonstrated in this video, cats are just like velociraptors! I want one! [We Have a Dinosaur | Via TMS] The post Yep, it’s True: Cats are The Modern Day Equivalent to Velociraptors [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Texas braces for new round of floods as Tropical Storm Bill sloshes ashore
The weather is messing with Texas in extremely rare ways with a waterlogged Tropical Storm Bill making landfall on Tuesday morning between Houston and Corpus Christi, threatening to bring another foot of rain to a state that saw its wettest month on record during May. In fact, there is so much water in Texas' rivers, lakes and soils that T.S. Bill … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Will Pay More To Streaming Music Producers Than Spotify — But Not Yet
Reader journovampire supplies a link to Music Business Worldwide (based on a re/code report) that says Apple's new Apple Music service, after a trial period during which the company has refused to pay royalties, is expected to pay a bit more than 70 percent of its subscription revenue out to the companies supplying it, rather than the 58 percent that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » DNA is life's blueprint? No, there's far more to it than that
Much of we thought we knew about the genome is proving too simplistic, show The Deeper Genome and The Developing Genome. New metaphors, anyone? 
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Mashable » FDA officially bans trans fats
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is cracking down on artificial trans fats, calling them a threat to public health. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it will require food companies to phase out the use of artificial trans fats almost entirely. Consumers aren't likely to notice much of a difference in their favorite foods, but the administration says the … [Link]
Popular Science » The 4D Future of Stuff
Ours is a world of static objects, cut, cast, or forged for specific tasks. But let’s say you opened an Ikea box, and the desk inside assembled itself. Or your water pipes… [Link]
Popular Science » A Trippy View Inside Earth's Mantle
Inner Earth is a mysterious place. Its seismic rumblings spawn deadly earthquakes and volcanoes, often without warning. But a new model, powered by Oak Ridge National… [Link]
Popular Science » Rise Of The (Nearly) Invisible Wearable
A Digital Tattoo To Unlock Your PhonePhotograph by Jonathon KambourisTattoos say a lot about a person. They’re about to communicate a lot more. A new wave of ultrathin, flexible stick-on sensors are entering the wearables game, promising to improve our lives with (even more) data.For now adhesive mini computers are mostly in the “look-how-cool-it-is” phase. Google released a digital tattoo last … [Link]
Popular Science » Gear To Keep Bikers Safe
New Gear for Safer Cycling Photograph by Jonathon Kambouris For all the fun it offers, biking can be dangerous. In 2012 some 49,000 cyclists in the United States were injured in traffic accidents, and cyclist deaths from automobile crashes increased 16 percent between 2010 and 2012. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New road gear can help riders … [Link]
Popular Science » This Man Wants To Kill The Watercooler
Stewart Butterfield Photograph by Carlo Ricci As useful as it once was, email has become a hodgepodge of unorganized conversations. Add to that other tools–Twitter, Google Hangouts–that crowd our screens. Slack, an app that’s conquering cubicles worldwide, stacks nearly all of your communications in one place. You can share files, direct-message, and search a project’s entire history. So where is … [Link]
Popular Science » A Router That Keeps Wi-Fi Flowing To All Your Gadgets
Problem:The number of Internet-connected devices in your home has exploded–iPhone, Sonos, Nest thermostat, app-controlled cat feeder. When they’re all vying for Wi-Fi signal (or if your router’s across the house), speed slows to a trickle. It’s no wonder buffering keeps killing your Orphan Black marathon. “There’s this last-inch problem,” says engineer Nick Weaver. “We’ve got great pipes bringing faster Internet … [Link]
Popular Science » Our Favorite Car Design Of July
It’s the car we’ve dreamt of for decades: With driverless operation enabled by roof-mounted radar, electric motors in each wheel, and a wireless charging system, the Chevrolet‑FNR is a sneak peek into the future of the four-door family sedan. The concept also has iris-scanning security that recognizes the owner as well as front seats that swivel 180 degrees to face … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams talks about that 'Game of Thrones' death
Warning: This story contains spoilers from Season 5 of Game of Thrones. Arya Stark feels your pain Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams had the exact same reaction as most of the world did Sunday night, while watching the Season 5 finale as Jon Snow was metaphorically stabbed in the back, literally stabbed in the front, by his Night's Watch brothers … [Link]
Mashable » Aziz Ansari reads disastrous dating texts
Oh, the horror. The horror! Aziz Ansari knows that dating in 2015 is difficult. But that doesn't mean he won't mock people mercilessly for their failed attempts at modern "romance." During Monday's Tonight Show, Ansari and Jimmy Fallon read disastrous dating text messages. Autocorrect is definitely the enemy of love. Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig's Lifetime movie gets better/worse with … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things that totally blew our minds at E3 so far
LOS ANGELES — Big reveals from the video game show E3 have been coming fast and furious — and things haven't even officially started yet. We saw lots of games we did expect and many more that we didn't; we saw the return of fan-favorite games that we thought were long gone; we saw amazing new technology for the first time. … [Link]
Mashable » Grandma gets a new way to video chat with new tablet and wearable band
Apps can do anything from shopping to predicting weather and traffic to getting you on the right train or Uber One thing a lot of apps don't do: get your mother to stop asking why you never call and never write any more, tell your grandma you love her and say hi to your aunts and uncles Enter Bloom, a startup … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian writes a letter to her future self
Kim Kardashian has one important question to the residents of 2025: Will selfies still be a thing? Kim K, who graces the cover of July's Glamour, sat down with the magazine to pen a letter to her future self. In the letter, she gives herself advice on parenting a pre-teen North, records her hopes for her gaggle of sisters and, most … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's latest flagship phone can tell which headphones you're using
If you've ever found the music from your smartphone to be lacking, Sony wants your attention with the Xperia Z4v. Sony's latest flagship phone, exclusive to Verizon in the U.S., can actually detect what kind of headphones you're listening with, optimizing the music or gameplay so you'll hear the best sound possible. That's a pretty cool trick, but what will probably … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » You Must Own These Radio Controlled ‘Star Wars’ Vehicles
Imagine for a moment, seeing one of these bad boys flying by your window some night. Or rather, Imagine being the owner of some of these badass, radio controlled Star Wars vehicles? I mean, who HASN’T wanted to fly a Tie Fighter into the face of someone they despise, or perhaps through the window of an enemy or former bully’s … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny drone packs real gimbal and live streaming
High-flying drones appear to be on an even faster innovation track than traditional technology. In the space of a few years, prices have fallen like rocks as the capabilities have skyrocketed. They're quickly packing in sensors and features once thought the sole purview of pro-level flyers. See also: The complete guide to shooting your wedding via drone Extreme Flyers Micro Drone … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Emoji Could Replace Digits In Passcode
A company has launched a system for logging into online banks using emoji rather than digits. But there’s no word of a major bank taking up the idea. Intelligent Environments works in online and mobile financial services in the UK. Among its products is a financial services ‘platform’ that includes login systems. The company has included an Emoji passcode option … [Link]
Mashable » Rachel Dolezal: 'I identify as black'
The woman who resigned as head of a local NAACP branch after her parents said she was white said Tuesday that she started identifying as black around the age of 5, when she drew self-portraits with a brown crayon, and "takes exception" to the contention that she tried to deceive people. Rachel Dolezal said Tuesday on NBC'S "Today" Show that some … [Link]
Slashdot » The Words That Indicate Malicious Domain URLs
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from AT&T have released research which improves the identification-rate of malicious URLs — such as those used for C&C servers or to distribute malware to redirected victims — by individuating words in the domain names. Though many of the words that Wei Wang and Kenneth Shirley were able to group as 'malign' are predictable, there … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: Battlefront: 5 Minutes of Gameplay on Hoth!
Can’t wait for this game to come out! In Star Wars™ Battlefront™ you can battle in epic 40 multiplayer battles reminiscent of The Battle of Hoth. As the Empire, you must accompany AT-AT walkers as they march towards the Rebel base to destroy it. And as a Rebel, you must do everything you can to stop them. Star Wars Battlefront … [Link]
Mashable » Women's World Cup: Mia Hamm leads U.S. fans in a chill-inducing chant
VANCOUVER — U.S. women's national team supporters have been turning out in droves to root on their squad, flying and driving across the border en masse to create a home-pitch advantage through the Americans' first two Women's World Cup group-stage games in Canada The USA's final group-stage match is against Nigeria on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET. The game — … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pope's moral mission on global warming to shift US climate wars
An emotive call for action on environmental issues by Pope Francis will shake up climate politics in the world's most powerful nation 
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Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Customizable Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
MojoKid writes: Today, Microsoft announced that later this year, it will be releasing what could be the "ultimate" Xbox and Windows game controller. Called Xbox Elite Wireless, this gamepad has a dramatically overhauled D-pad and four paddles underneath. Other features that make this gamepad special: there are trigger locks, the ability to customize thumbstick sensitivity, along with the level of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Single-celled creature hunts with its complex eye like a sniper
It doesn't even have a brain, but a type of plankton seems to use the smallest camera-like eye to catch nearly invisible prey using polarised light 
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Mashable » 6 killed in balcony collapse at birthday party near Berkeley campus
This story was updated at 12 p.m. ET. Six people are dead and seven injured after a balcony collapsed in an apartment building near the University of California's Berkeley campus. Police have yet to confirm the identities of the victims, though Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan reportedly said a number of young Irish citizens died in the incident. The … [Link]
Mashable » The Americans invading Canada to support U.S. women's soccer
VANCOUVER — Just before 10 a.m. West Coast time on Tuesday morning, a charter bus packed to capacity will pull out of Seattle. It won't be a quiet bus; chants will be yelled and perhaps some booze will be guzzled by fans decked out in red, white and blue A couple hours later, the bus will cross the Canadian border and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The village in Transylvania sacrificed to toxic sludge
It's not just vampires and bats that make Transylvania eerie. The village of Geamana was abandoned as a dump for toxic waste from a nearby copper mine 
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Slashdot » FBI Investigating Series of Fiber Cuts In San Francisco Bay Area
jfruh writes: Ten times over four separate nights in the past year, telecom cables have been mysteriously cut in various locations around the San Francisco Bay Area. Now the FBI is investigating the incidents as potential sabotage. ITWorld reports: "In the past year, there were 10 instances on four separate nights when telecom cables were intentionally cut in Fremont, Walnut … [Link]
Mashable » The pros and cons of offering equity to your employees
Compensating employees with equity has become the tech world’s go-to strategy for attracting talent and fostering loyalty, particularly for cash-strapped startups. It’s a powerful tool that can benefit both the company and employee. Yet equity-based compensation programs introduce significant complexities when it comes to taxes, accounting, legal, and personnel matters — often making things more complicated than early-stage founders are ready … [Link]
Mashable » This stick-on bra swimsuit from 1949 was kind of brilliant
A pair of unidentified models, dressed in shorts and 'Poses,' an adhesive, strapless brassiere designed by Charles L Langs, Jones Beach, New York.Image: Nina Leen/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesAround 1945, Charles L. Langs was watching his wife fiddling with her swimming costume straps in order to get an even tan on her back, when he was suddenly struck by a brilliant … [Link]
Mashable » Start earning rewards to get more out of your summer travel
Want a free upgrade next time you fly? Of course you do. How about free checked baggage? The benefits sound great, but the fine print of travel rewards can get intimidating. Luckily, there are people who have made a career of studying how to get the most from rewards programs. See also: This is a great year for a European vacation … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Style software gives fashion tips after judging what you wear
A new computer model judges individual outfits from a photograph and offers tips to make them look even more chic 
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Mashable » 8 cereal combos to shake up your boring breakfast
You can have an easy breakfast that won't put you back to sleep. For those of you that are stilled chained to the iron bowl of cereal, some simple flavor combinations will turn your bland-and-balanced morning into blended-breakfast goodness. See also: London's first cereal cafe will serve more than 100 types from around the world Give Corn Flakes a fruity kick … [Link]
Mashable » Tropical Storm Bill headed toward Texas coast
The National Hurricane Center says little change in strength is likely before Tropical Storm Bill makes landfall in Texas on Tuesday morning. The storm's maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 kph) and Bill is expected to weaken some as its center moves inland. See also: Texas at grave risk of even more flooding due to rare 'brown ocean' effect … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 June 2015
axe — accessibility testing of web apps, so you can integrate accessibility testing into your continuous EVERYTHING pipeline. metrics-graphics — Mozilla Javascript library optimized for visualizing and laying out time-series data. US Tech Funding: What’s Going On? (A16Z) — deck … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Software Architecture Fundamentals Part 3 – $39.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Software Architecture Fundamentals Part 3" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry meets Michelle Obama for tea at Kensington Palace
LONDON — How do you meet a member of the British royal family if you're the First Lady on a visit to London? Over a cup of tea at a palace it seems. See also: Michelle Obama urges college grads to soar above racial discrimination Michelle Obama met Prince Harry Tuesday as part of her visit to the UK, during which … [Link]
Mashable » Annoying tech jargon to remove from your vocabulary
We’ve all had to work with annoying colleagues — the foghorn who won't stop talking, the slacker who palms off his work on others, or the kleptomaniac who never returns your stapler. You learn to live with their little quirks. But there's one type of co-worker who — for my money — beats them all in the irritating stakes: the jargonaut … [Link]
Mashable » New map shows the UK's tornado hotspots
LONDON — Tornados are more likely in England than any other part of the UK and Ireland, with the majority concentrated between London and Reading, according to new research Researchers from the University of Manchester have produced a new map using eyewitness reports captured from 1980 to 2012 in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and … [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Attacks Give Criminals 1,425% Return On Investment
An anonymous reader writes: Trustwave released a new report which reveals the top cybercrime, data breach and security threat trends. According to their findings, attackers receive an estimated 1,425 percent return on investment for exploit kit and ransomware schemes ($84,100 net revenue for each $5,900 investment). Retail was the most compromised industry making up 43 percent of investigations followed by … [Link]
Mashable » 10 gorgeous toilet paper wedding dresses that will make you regret spending so much on your own
Say yes to….the toilet paper dress? Whoever thought the staple was meant to start and end in the bathroom certainly has not seen these gorgeous wedding dresses Ten finalists were tasked at designing wedding dresses made out of toilet paper for the 11th annual Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest sponsored by Charmin See also: New mom creates bathing … [Link]
Mashable » Zimbabwe ditches its currency: Z$35 quadrillion is now worth US$1
On June 15 the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe took the last step in the process of ditching its currency. Zimbabwe dollars will be decommissioned at a rate of 35 quadrillion per US dollar (that's Z$35,000,000,000,000,000 for US$1). Any remaining Zimbabwe dollars in circulation after September 30 2015 will be officially, as opposed to practically, worthless. Withdrawing all Zimbabwe dollar banknotes from … [Link]
Mashable » 10 classic shows available for streaming on Netflix right now
While some of us are gluttons for the current era of TV, where new series are plentiful and the wait between episodes feels like mental surgery without anesthesia, others prefer to kick back and enjoy the shows of yesteryear that have already come to completion. And Netflix is the perfect place to do such a thing, as their library expands and … [Link]
Mashable » Can a transplanted penis work like the original?
A man in South Africa who underwent a penis transplant has impregnated his girlfriend, according to news reports. But it's not clear whether the man's transplanted penis works the same way an undamaged penis would, said Dr. Andrew Kramer, a urologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who wasn't involved in the transplant. The penis is not necessary for a … [Link]
Mashable » Brain-eating tribe evolved resistance to fatal diseases, like mad cow
The practice of cannibalism in one Papua New Guinea tribe led to the spread of a fatal brain disease called kuru that caused a devastating epidemic in the group. But now, some members of the tribe carry a gene that appears to protect against kuru, as well as other so-called "prion diseases," such as mad cow, a new study finds. The … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie rugby games could end up on YouTube, maybe
If recent reports prove correct, you could one day be watching a National Rugby League (NRL) grand final live on YouTube. The broadcast rights to the NRL may end up with tech powerhouse Google, anonymous sources have told the Australian media industry outlet, Mumbrella. See also: Google's latest project: Improving city life Media buyers quoted by the website said they were … [Link]
Mashable » 'I Spy DIY' joins Mashable on Pinterest to bring you all the crafts you need
Get your paint brushes, washi tape and glitter ready — it's DIY time! This week, DIY all-star Jenni Radosevich from I Spy DIY joins Mashable on Pinterest as our guest Pinterest influencer and DIY guru. See also: 10 essential supplies every DIY beginner needs "After moving to New York and working at a fashion magazine, I became obsessed with everything that … [Link]
Mashable » Tech-savvy cheats beware: Universities are banning smartwatches
In an attempt to stop students from dialling up test answers on their wrist, a number of Australian universities are taking steps to ban smartwatches from the exam room. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and La Trobe University are two local institutions that have recently restricted the devices during exam time, iTnews reports. See also: Drones have a new … [Link]
Slashdot » Skype For Web Beta Goes Worldwide
SmartAboutThings writes: Just days after offering a limited beta release of Skype for Web to customers in the U.S. and UK, Microsoft has made the beta available to users from all over the world. The expansion adds support for: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, English, German, Greek, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, … [Link]
Mashable » The tabloid king who shapes how Russians sees the world
MOSCOW — Aram Gabrelyanov isn't a man to mince words. And what this tabloid king really dislikes are "assholes" and "traitors" who challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin. See also: Russia's pro-Putin media darling loves his new life in Brooklyn — minus the hipsters As if to dispel any doubts about his allegiance, his office has been decorated as a shrine to … [Link]
Mashable » The world's biggest 'Mad Max' fan lives in the Australian outback
Deep in the heart of the Australian outback lives a man dubbed "the world's biggest Mad Max fan." Adrian Bennett packed up his life from his hometown of Bradford in the UK, in 2006 and with the support of his wife of 30 years, Linda, took his Mad Max 2 obsession to a new level. The couple travelled to the … [Link]
Mashable » The PlayStation 4 is finally a proper home media center
LOS ANGELES — Sony's PlayStation 4 is finally getting a media player feature. A new software update that enables the PlayStation 4 to play video files, digital music, and photos locally off of a USB flash drive/hard drive or be streamed over Wi-Fi (DLNA) started rolling out on Monday through the PlayStation Store. See also: The 20th-anniversary PlayStation 4 looks amazing … [Link]
Mashable » Sony gets nostalgic with 20th anniversary PS4 gamepad and wireless headphones
LOS ANGELES — If you weren't lucky enough to snag one of the 12,300 20th anniversary PlayStation 4 consoles, you'll still get a chance to bask in the nostalgia of the original PlayStation design through new standalone accessories. At E3 2015, Sony announced it will sell a 20th anniversary version of its DualShock 4 controller and official "Gold Wireless" headset for … [Link]
Popular Science » Robots Can Now 3D-Print Steel Bridges
You know that saying "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it"? There's a group in Amsterdam that has decided that's not good enough. Instead, they're planning to 3D print… [Link]
Slashdot » Belgian Privacy Watchdog Sues Facebook
An anonymous reader writes: Belgium is taking Facebook to task – and to court – about the company's opaque user-monitoring frameworks. The country's independent Privacy Commission, which is partnered with equivalent institutions in the Netherlands, France, Germany and Spain, failed to obtain information from the social media giant about the extent and nature of its user-analysis network, and has now … [Link]
Mashable » New app lets users get STD test through mobile device
Let’s be honest: We'd all rather pretend that sexually transmitted infections just don't exist A world without STDs would be a world without awkward conversations, sneaking off to the doctor's office mid-day and nervously filling prescriptions See also: Why you'll soon be tracking your reproductive health with an app In California, this dreaded process may become a little less stressful thanks … [Link]
Mashable » Adobe Creative Cloud adds Android apps, stock photo service
For the past year, Adobe has been steadily releasing iOS app after iOS app in its attempt to create what it likes to call "mobile to desktop to workflows." Now the company is finally beginning to bring its Android offerings up to date. Adobe just released four new Android apps, along with a a new stock photo service, a video-focused iOS … [Link]
Mashable » FIFA's Chuck Blazer went undercover to avoid lengthy jail term
Former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer agreed to act undercover for U.S. prosecutors and has been cooperating since at least 2011 in the government's investigation of soccer corruption. Blazer's 19-page cooperation agreement from Nov. 25, 2013, was unsealed Monday after a federal judge agreed to a request by five media organizations and rejected an objection by federal prosecutors. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Australian kids offer straight talk about asylum seekers
Australian kids have been giving raw accounts about what they know about asylum seekers The Kids Talk Refugees video series, produced by a team of journalists, shows 18 children from six to 11 years old speaking directly to the camera about an issue that continues to dominate the local political landscape See also: Heartbreaking drawings show detainment through kids' eyes … [Link]
Mashable » 'Shenmue III' is fastest game to hit $1 million on Kickstarter
Shenmue III didn't manage to reach its $2 million Kickstarter goal in the half hour between its announcement and the end of Sony's E3 press conference — but it got more than a quarter of the way there And it reached the $1 million mark a few hours later, faster than any videogame project in the funding website's history Yu Suzuki's … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this guy making a hot dog with an excavator like a boss
You know what's overrated? Using your hands to put together a hot dog Get with the game and use an eight-and-a-half ton excavator, like the pros. Finnish excavator operator Juha-Pekki Perämäki was tapped to be in this commercial after Statoil, a chain of gas stations in northern Europe, discovered videos highlighting his skills. An excavator is a piece of heavy … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny: A Taken King' is larger than expansion, but not a full sequel
LOS ANGELES — Destiny is set to get even bigger this fall with The Taken King. Larger than a typical expansion but not quite a sequel, The Taken King introduces a new enemy faction — The Taken — led by a powerful foe connected to one of the game's significant boss characters. Bungie's initial reveal during Sony's PlayStation E3 press conference amounted to … [Link]
Mashable » Fan service: 'Final Fantasy VII' is getting a modern remake
After almost 20 years of rumors and requests, Square Enix is ready to announce Final Fantasy VII Remake. The game's existence was revealed during Sony's E3 press conference with a scene-setting cinematic trailer that brings fans back to Midgar and the lands surrounding it. Other than some familiar sights and a well-placed peek at Cloud and his iconic Buster Sword, the title is … [Link]
Mashable » Apple News app will be human-powered, says job listing
A week after WWDC, the direction of one new iOS 9 app focused on news content just became a bit clearer. Apple's job posting for the position of Apple News Editor showed up on Friday, days after the event, and the details of the listing offer some insight into how the app's content will be managed See also: Google's first Apple … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Last Guardian' is coming out, for real this time
The Last Guardian had almost become a gaming industry punch line. It was the game we'd always hoped to see more of since its 2009 announcement, but information on the title had gone dormant for years. Not anymore. Sony kicked off its E3 press conference by giving fans what they want and re-revealing The Last Guardian, under the direction of … [Link]
Slashdot » Julian Assange To Be Interviewed In London After All
mpawlo writes: The Swedish Director of Public Prosecution Ms Marianne Ny has submitted a request for legal assistance to the English authorities and a request to Ecuadorian authorities regarding permission to interview Julian Assange at Ecuador's embassy in London during June-July 2015. Back in 2010, a warrant was issued in Stockholm, Sweden for WikiLeaks founder and spokesman Julian Assange. Ever … [Link]
Mashable » Google Maps now warns if a store will close before you arrive
Mapping apps make it easy to get from Point A to Point B — but that doesn't make a bit of difference if Point B is closed down for the night The same thought finally occurred to someone over at Google, because Google Maps now tells users if they're driving to a place that will be closed when they arrive See … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese hackers can bypass popular security measures
Chinese hackers have reportedly found a way around widely used security standards on the Internet, putting millions of user accounts from top websites at risk. According to a The New York Times report, hackers were able to break through technologies used to get around the country's strict online censorship, often referred to as the Great Firewall. That leaves millions in China … [Link]
Mashable » 11 Father's Day gifts for the man who appreciates a good dad joke
It’s time to out-dad joke your old man at his own game (while still being a thoughtful relative) Finding a good gift for anyone is hard, but for some reason, finding a gift for dad can be exhaustingFather's Day is quickly approaching and you can easily find yourself grabbing last-minute bottles from the liquor store to make an alcohol bouquet. You … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacks To Be Truly Paranoid About
snydeq writes: Nothing is safe, thanks to the select few hacks that push the limits of what we thought possible, InfoWorld's Roger Grimes writes in this roundup of hacks that could make even the most sane among us a little bit paranoid. "These extreme hacks rise above the unending morass of everyday, humdrum hacks because of what they target or … [Link]
Mashable » Xbox One Elite controller is for the most hardcore of gamers
LOS ANGELES — Microsoft's new Xbox One Elite controller, announced at the company's E3 press conference on Monday, is modular and pricey as hell. At $150, the wireless controller, on sale in October, is not going to be easy on any wallets. Regular Xbox One controllers retail for $60. See also: Microsoft Announces the Xbox One The Elite controller is designed … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jurassic World' is now the undisputed biggest box office opener of all time
LOS ANGELES — The Avengers just got stomped at the domestic box office. A little over three years after Marvel's superhero team-up hit a $207.4 million U.S. opening weekend for a box office record that looked like it could stand for epochs, Jurassic World swooped in and nipped it with $208.8 million, according to final numbers released Monday. SEE ALSO: Steven … [Link]
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