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 » In HBO's football-themed 'Ballers,' Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a hero humbled
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the most popular, distinct and bankable action movie stars around. But from his work on HBO's newest comedy Ballers, you'd think he wants you to forget that On the show, which comes from former Entourage producer Stephen Levinson, Johnson plays a former football player who's still trying to find his footing in his post-glory … [Link]
Slashdot » Is the End of Government Acceptance of Homeopathy In Sight?
cold fjord writes: It looks like homeopathy is in for a rough stretch ahead as shown in a chart and noted by Steven Novella at NEUROLoOGICAblog, "Homeopathy is perhaps the most obviously absurd medical pseudoscience. It is also widely studied, and has been clearly shown to not work. Further, there is a huge gap in the public understanding of what … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Just Wow: Man Builds Mad Max’s Interceptor Car In Real Life
There are no words I can use to sum up how awesome this is. Guy took a ’72 Ford Falcon and turned it into Mad Max’s car (which gets destroyed at the very beginning of Fury Road but it gets seen a great deal more in earlier films in the series). It only cost him $125,000 dollars. Small change to … [Link]
Mashable » New Orleans police arrest suspect in killing of officer
After an intense 24-hour manhunt, New Orleans police Sunday arrested a man believed to have shot and killed a police officer while wearing handcuffs as he was being transported to jail. But questions remain about where the gun he used to kill Officer Daryle Holloway, 45, came from and how he hid from a law enforcement search that included canine, SWAT … [Link]
Mashable » Miles Morales will become Marvel Universe's primary Spider-Man in new comics
After a popular run in Marvel Comics' "Ultimate" line, the character Miles Morales will officially take over the day-to-day duties of Spider-Man in the Marvel Universe. According to the New York Daily News, the multi-racial teenager will be the titular superhero in the "Spider-Man" comics. See also: Modern Avengers vs. their original counterparts "Our message has to be it’s not Spider-Man … [Link]
Slashdot » (Your Job) Is a Video Game
arctother writes: UberDRIVE—Uber's simulation/video game/recruiting tool—is, at best, just a poor copy of a much more interesting video game – driving for Uber. The main innovation of Uber, and other smartphone-enabled "e-hailing" car services, is the insertion of a new interface into the human-to-human, on-the-street interactions between drivers and passengers. Uber attempts to transform the cab-driving and -riding experience through … [Link]
Mashable » 'League of Legends' gaming star plays basketball, immediately gets injured IRL
Sometimes the jokes just write themselves An esports star who goes by the name of Doublelift went outside to play some real-life sports recently … and promptly hurt his finger in a basketball injury, requiring stitches and casting doubt upon his availability for his team's next gaming tournament Warning: Mildly gory image below See also: Mom, Dad: I'm Dropping Out of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: Battlefront' should impress fans and non-fans alike
Star Wars: Battlefront is back, and it looks like it could be better than ever. We caught up with Patrick Bach, general manager of game developer DICE, at this year's E3 conference to talk about the new Battlefront. This was the first time that anyone had seen gameplay footage, and Bach said the response was great. DICE went to George … [Link]
Mashable » Copa America opponent asks Messi for on-pitch selfie
We’ve already seen soccer demigod Lionel Messi inspire one starstruck opponent to bow down to him before a match. Now, here's another one for the archives: An opponent in the Copa America tournament, South America's high stakes international championship, asked Messi for a selfie on the pitch moments after the final whistle Jamaican striker DeShorn Brown, a professional soccer player in … [Link]
Slashdot » In 6 Months, Australia Bans More Than 240 Games
dotarray writes with this snippet from (apropos) Player Attack: In the 20 years from 1995 to January 2015, there were 77 games Refused Classification in Australia. After January though, more than 240 games have been effectively banned by the Classification Board — an average of 40 per month. Most of these games are mobile- or digital-only releases you're unlikely to … [Link]
Mashable » Somehow, after so much sorrow, Charleston is still willing to forgive
CHARLESTON, S.C. — As Emanuel AME Church opened its doors again Sunday morning for its first service since the killing of nine people here, people packed into the pews to mourn, reflect, celebrate — and forgive. See also: Charleston shooting victims: A pastor, a track coach, a recent grad and a librarian "[Forgiveness] is something we're taught from a young age," … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How To Build a Three Bladed Lightsaber [Infographic]
A cool infographic that will teach you how to build your own three bladed lightsaber, just like in the episode VII trailer! [Source: Pure Gaming] The post How To Build a Three Bladed Lightsaber [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HOLY CRAP: This GTA V Semi Truck Stunt Jump Will Blow Your Mind [Video]
I don’t know how long “BlackSmoke Billy” spent trying to achieve that trick or if it was by pure chance, but darn, that is one impressive GTA V stunt! [BlackSmoke Billy] The post HOLY CRAP: This GTA V Semi Truck Stunt Jump Will Blow Your Mind [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2157: Taylor takes on Big Tim!
It’s hammer time! If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Slashdot » The Unintended Consequences of Free Windows 10 For Everyone
Ammalgam writes: Microsoft seems to be really driven to pushing over a billion people to the new Windows 10 platform as soon as humanly possible. In the latest push to make this happen, the company has basically decided that (somewhat off the record), pirates can come in the side door and it really doesn't matter what the state of their … [Link]
Mashable » From prison, a father helps his son break a family cycle of incarceration
For most of Kharon Benson’s life, his father, Eric, has been in prison. Eric was locked up in Albany for murder in 1994 when Kharon was just four months old. At first, “I never knew my father was incarcerated,” said Kharon, now 21. “I was always told that he was in the military,” he said, “until the age of 10 … [Link]
Slashdot » Lawrence Krauss On the Pope's Encyclical: Not Even Close?
Lasrick writes: Lawrence Krauss muses on the hoopla surrounding Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change, and finds the document lacking: 'It is ironic that while the scientific community has long tried to raise warning signals and induce action to address human-induced climate change, an encyclical from the pope on this subject is being taken by many as an ultimate call … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston resurrects Walter White of 'Breaking Bad' at EDC music festival
Bryan Cranston didn't stay in his territory, knocking on Electric Daisy Carnival's door for a surprise appearance to resurrect his famous TV character Walter White. "Say my name," Cranston, quoting the Breaking Bad antihero, forcefully growled onstage to tens of thousands of rowdy music festival-goers during Above & Beyond's set to introduce the group's "Walter White" song (watch, below, at the … [Link]
Mashable » 20 powerful photos from Charleston church's first service after attack
The historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, that became the site of a national tragedy last week held its first service since a self-professed white racist allegedly killed nine of its members, including its pastor As uniformed police officers stood guard on Sunday morning, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal's congregation prayed and sang. Just four days earlier, 21-year-old Dylann Roof had … [Link]
Mashable » 'Inside Out' is a $91 million box office smash, but Pixar's streak is over
LOS ANGELES — This weekend was enough to make a Pixar executive experience all the emotions at once. Inside Out opened to $91 million at the domestic box office this weekend, the studio's second best debut behind Toy Story 3 ($110.3 million), making the tearjerking journey inside the mind a bona fide smash hit by any measure. Well, except one Inside … [Link]
Slashdot » Plasma Resonance Could Overcome Radio Silence For Returning Spacecraft
Zothecula points out this article about a workaround for a long-standing problem with space-flight communications: some of the most cruicial time of a re-entry is also time when the craft cannot send data to or receive instructions from the ground controllers. From the article: Returning spacecraft hit the atmosphere at over five times the speed of sound, generating a sheath … [Link]
Mashable » Country stars remember their dads' life lessons: 'Don't piss your mom off'
Father's Day is the time to remember the life lessons your dad taught you: how to be humble, how to work hard and how to play nice with others. This year at the CMT Awards, Mashable asked country music stars to reveal the lessons their fathers taught them. Emilia Clarke and Cara Delevingne compete in intense brow-off World's most epic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain’ The Most Realistic Dog In Gaming Yet
Sorry, but all this one takes is a gif. I like how Snake feels obligated to look over. It’s the little touches. Well done, Kojima. Well done. But that ponytail, though…..Ugh. (Via Kotaku) The post ‘Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain’ The Most Realistic Dog In Gaming Yet appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 12 Inches of Magic: New Retro Deadpool Secret Wars Toy Revealed
For me, Deadpool owns the Marvel universe. Honestly, just my opinion. He was one of Marvel’s first real comics that stopped pandering and was aimed at adults. Funny, violent, and self-aware, he was the comic book ‘hero’ we may not have NEEDED, but we definitely wanted. Good news, Deadpool fans. There is a new Deadpool action figure that is awesome … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Still Together, Still a Family [Comic]
[Source: Comics by Kotor] The post Still Together, Still a Family [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 7 photos that will make you love modern fatherhood
Doyin Richards knows firsthand how a single image, full of contradictions, can challenge a person's deeply held beliefs Richards became the subject of a viral controversy in 2014, a few months after he posted a photo of himself fixing his older daughter's hair while her younger sibling rested on Richards' chest in a baby carrier See also: 5 ways men can … [Link]
Mashable » 'We will join hands': Charleston church overflows for first service since killings
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Thousands of people prayed inside and outside Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday morning during the first service since nine people were slain here on Wednesday, allegedly by a white supremacist. The airy church was filled beyond capacity, and the overflow crowd was easily big enough to shut down the street outside, where people clapped and … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Setups For Navigating a Programming-Focused MOOC?
theodp writes: As one works his or her way through EdX's free The Analytics Edge, one finds oneself going back-and-forth between videos and R to complete the programming exercises associated with the lectures. While this can certainly be done on a cheap-o 13" laptop with a 6mbps connection by jumping around from the web-based videos to the client-based programming environment … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Coral comeback: Reefs have secret weapon against climate change
Far from being helpless against warming, acidifying seas, corals are actually plucky little fighters with a few tricks up their sleeves (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Security Oversights and Complacency Set the Stage For Killers' Escape
HughPickens.com writes: The NY Times reports that although no single lapse or mistake in security enabled two killers to break out of the Clinton Correctional Facility two weeks ago, it is now clear that an array of oversights, years in the making, set the stage for the prison break and for the ensuing manhunt. According to the Times, a sense … [Link]
Mashable » Charleston newspaper dedicates front page to 9 shooting victims
The June 21 front page of the Charleston Post and Courier is dedicated to the nine victims of the shooting attack at Emanuel AME Church. Featuring an image of nine flowers, the page lists the names of each of the victims, along with a short description of their talents and passions. See also: Charleston church reopens with message of love and … [Link]
Mashable » Crowds gather to see summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge
LONDON — There were some clouds in the sky, but that didn't disappoint the 23,000 people who turned out in Stonehenge as the sun rose on Sunday morning, turning the sky orange. See also: Double rainbow at sunset in Sydney gives ultimate wow factor New-agers and self-styled Druids descended on the ancient stone circle, catching a brief glimpse of the sun … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift shuts down tabloid's sexist clickbait article
A UK tabloid is learning how to refer to a female celebrity the hard way, thanks to Taylor Swift and her fans. Swift tweeted a response to OK! Magazine's article about her "pregnancy announcement" — which was not an announcement, but rather a photo of Swift posing with fans who were pregnant. See also: Taylor Swift is a human emoji and … [Link]
Slashdot » Taylor Swift: Apple's Disdain For Royalties Is 'Shocking, Disappointing'
Mark Wilson writes to note that Apple Music, yet unlaunched, already faces resistance on several fronts. From the BetaNews article: It's not just smaller, independent labels that are complaining about Apple's refusal to pay artists any royalties during the initial three month free trial period. Taylor Swift has added her voice to the growing number of complainants, writing an open … [Link]
Mashable » 16 invaluable life lessons from father figures
A little advice goes a long way. While some of us groaned at our dad's attempt to coach us through critical years of development, others didn't have that luxury Sure, an online tutorial can teach you how to shave or tie a tie. But there are some lessons that come best from the person you look up to. A holiday like … [Link]
Mashable » Charleston church reopens with message of love and healing
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Members of a historic black church worshipped at their sanctuary Sunday for the first time since a gunman opened fire at a Bible study, killing nine people, and uniformed police officers stood among the congregation as a measure of added security. The service started with a message of love, recovery and healing, which will no doubt reverberate throughout … [Link]
Slashdot » 1 In 3 Data Center Servers Is a Zombie
dcblogs writes with these snippets from a ComputerWorld story about a study that says nearly a third of all data-center servers are are comatose ("using energy but delivering no useful information"). What's remarkable is this percentage hasn't changed since 2008, when a separate study showed the same thing. … A server is considered comatose if it hasn't done anything for … [Link]
Mashable » Crinolinemania: The sexy fashion trend that killed 3,000 women
Coloured stereocard depicting a woman being dressed in a crinoline, by an unknown photographer.Image: The Howarth-Loomes Collection at National Museums ScotlandThere was never a fashion invented that was more sexy. How great to come into a room and occupy six feet of space.Vivienne WestwoodColoured stereocard entitled 'Putting on Crinoline' depicting a woman being dressed in a crinoline, published by the London … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift to Apple: Pay artists for free trials
Taylor Swift wrote an open letter to Apple on Sunday morning, explaining why her album 1989 won't be available on the new Apple Music service when it launches at the end of the month. Her Tumblr post expressed reverence for Apple — but called out the company for "unfair" practices. In many ways, Apple Music is similar to its streaming competitors … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Instagram accounts that capture fatherhood at its finest
Father’s Day means something different for everyone Those differences are reflected in Instagram's expansive community, where every photographer has a different story to share. So in honor of Sunday's holiday, Mashable asked Instagram to share a few of the platform's most interesting takes on fatherhood See also: Kids give their dads stylish makeovers for Father's Day From dads who've perfected packed … [Link]
Slashdot » Robot Swarm Behavior Suggests Forgetting May Be Important To Cultural Evolution
Hallie Siegel writes: Can we learn about human cultural evolution by studying how group behaviour in robots evolves? Researchers in the Artificial Culture Project are trying to do just that. Prof. Alan Winfield from the Bristol Robotics Lab discusses his latest research on modelling the process by which cultural memes develop in robots when they pass learned behaviours to other … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new Safari will let you block ads, which makes some people happy and some people very scared
The Internet works best for most people when it's frictionless: skipping from site to site like a stone flipping easily on water, with no pop-ups, no ads, no videos that play automatically. Aaaah, pure, easy scrolling and clicking Here's some bad news: that's not the Internet we'll ever have The Internet has to be paid for — with subscriptions, paywalls and … [Link]
Mashable » 5 summer solstice celebrations from around the world
Hey, Northern Hemisphere, break out your sunglasses because summer is officially here. Every year, the first day of the season falls on June 21, also known as the summer solstice — sol meaning "sun" and stare meaning "stand" in Latin. It also contains the most daylight hours of the year See also: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You in 11 U.S. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save Up to 50% Off Select Sawyer Outdoors Products (Personal Water Filtration Bottles, Etc…)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 50% off on select Sawyer products such as various personal water filtration systems, removing 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera and E.coli and 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium, and other outdoors products. [Save Up to 50% Off Select Sawyer Products (Personal Water Filtration Bottles, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Gamer Squad [Comic]
[Source: Optipess Comics | Like Optipess on Facebook | Follow Optipess on Twitter] The post The Gamer Squad [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DO IT! The Ultimate Shia LaBeouf Remix [Video]
From Mike Relm: All joking aside, Shia LaBeouf’s speech is actually quite motivating once you spend a few hours with it like I have. [Mike Relm] The post DO IT! The Ultimate Shia LaBeouf Remix [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » The Science of Incivility
An anonymous reader writes: Stress causes health issues — we've known this for years. But what's harder to figure out is what exactly qualifies as stress. It's easy to understand that working as an EMT or police officer can be stressful. But as medical researchers are beginning to learn, minor stress events common to all workplaces eventually add up — … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Animated History of the Hamburger
Ever wonder how America’s signature dish came to be? Let food historian George Motz and animator Jorge Corona take you on a hand-drawn historical journey, done entirely on burger wrappers. [New York Magazine] The post An Animated History of the Hamburger appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 10 Best New Games at E3 2015
Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. Last Guardian. And Last Guardian. As you will see, the above list is a great deal more open-minded and actually picked ten DIFFERENT games from E3 2015 to make you drool. I won’t say someone “won”, but I will clap slightly louder for Sony. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Concept Art (From 15 Years Ago)
CGI dinosaurs are fun and all, but I think we all already know what the best Summer movie was, and summer just began. When you sit down to watch Fury Road and you realize it is 15 years worth of vision and planning, it makes it even more of a spectacle. Recently, some concept art for this amazing film ended … [Link]
Mashable » We tested the 'world's most comfortable' sports bra to see if such a thing could really exist
Does a comfortable sports bra actually exist? See also: This stick-on bra swimsuit from 1949 was kind of brilliant That's the question we asked when we received a pitch from Brooks Sports that confidently stated it had indeed created a product that was the "world's most comfortable sports bra." 
Image: BrooksQuite a bold statement if there ever was one. Since the … [Link]
Mashable » Toyota's commercial about a protective father will make you call your dad
Daaaaaaddd! Toyota Japan managed to stand out from the Father's Day fray with a sentimental, creatively crafted montage that follows the relationship between a father and his daughter as seen from each point of view. See also: How Dads use Netflix: To get kids into nostalgic cartoons The first half of the three-and-a-half minute spot is a collection of the … [Link]
Mashable » 7 inspiring yoga gurus to follow on Instagram
Sunday just got more zen — June 21 is the International Day of Yoga. Yoga is low impact and believed to help decrease chronic lower back pain and improve flexibility. The positive benefits have led many to adopt yoga into their lifestyle; 9.5% of Americans are regularly unrolling their yoga mats, compared to 6.1% in 2007. See also: Wedding day yoga: … [Link]
Slashdot » Two Years After Snowden Leaks, Encryption Tools Are Gaining Users
Patrick O'Neill writes: It's not just DuckDuckGo — since the first Snowden articles were published in June 2013, the global public has increasingly adopted privacy tools that use technology like strong encryption to protect themselves from eavesdroppers as they surf the Web and use their phones. The Tor network has doubled in size, Tails has tripled in users, PGP has … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways LGBT patients can get the most out of their health care
Visiting the doctor can be a high-anxiety experience for any patient, but those who identify as LGBT are especially prone to discomfort. Standard interactions with medical professionals often revolve around the assumption that a patient is straight, causing distress for members of the LGBT community during even the most routine checkups. See also: 10 meaningful ways you can celebrate LGBT Pride … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 'Plant messiah' dodges crocodiles to save rare water lilies
In the hunt for endangered plant species, you occasionally have to put your life on the line, says Carlos Magdalena, who brings species back from the brink (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Facebook shows the proud, sweet side of black fatherhood in America
Being a dad is, in many ways, a universal experience no matter who you are. But for black men, media and stereotypes mean that fatherhood often comes with more strings attached. That's according to Matt Prestbury, a Baltimore father of two who founded a far-reaching Facebook group designed to define and discuss the distinct issues related to black fatherhood in America … [Link]
Mashable » Downward dogs around the world: Inspiring photos from International Yoga Day
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lies down on a mat as he performs yoga along with thousands of Indians on Rajpath, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, June 21, 2015.Image: AP Photo/Saurabh Das/Associated PressYoga enthusiasts around the world practised sun salutations in the streets on Sunday as part of International Yoga Day. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi urged the United Nations … [Link]
Slashdot » Illinois Supreme Court: Comcast Must Identify Anonymous Internet Commenter
An anonymous reader writes: In 2011, an anonymous person on the internet posted a comment to the Freeport Journal Standard newspaper's website implying that a local political candidate was a pedophile. The candidate, Bill Hadley, took offense to this, and tried to get Comcast to tell him who the commenter was. Comcast refused, so Hadley took it to the courts. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to hack your confidence
From power posing to dressing to impress, New Scientist runs down five confidence-boosting strategies that might just work (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » This startup wants to be the Uber of content marketing
You know how they say there's an Uber for everything? This new platform wants to add to the list. ArticleBunny, which launched this week, says it stands to have an equally transformative impact as Uber — this time on the way businesses build original and engaging content. ArticleBunny enables companies to order marketing content in a range of styles and formats … [Link]
Mashable » Millennials: Here are the best job titles to pursue in 2015
This article was created using data from CareerCast, a job search portal that offers extensive local, niche and national job listings from across North America. Millennials are poised to bring significant change to the workforce For one thing, millennial employees are more highly educated than any previous generation. And while it can be a shock entering the "real world," employment prospects … [Link]
Mashable » Manhunt for jailbird killers shifts after possible sighting
FRIENDSHIP, N.Y. — The search for two convicted killers in New York shifted after possible sightings in the southern part of the state, 350 miles from the prison where the men escaped two weeks ago. New York State Police spokesman Beau Duffy said officers were investigating a possible sighting of the prisoners in Allegany County near the Pennsylvania border. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Two cities, two block parties: Shootings leave one dead and at least 16 injured
Saturday night was marked by violence in Philadelphia and Detroit, where two shootings at neighborhood parties have left one dead and at least 16 people seriously injured. An unknown gunman opened fire with a shotgun on a West Philadelphia block party at around 10 p.m, police said. The gunfire seriously injured an 18-month-old girl, an 11-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy, … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Overhauling Customer Reviews
An anonymous reader writes: Amazon says it's making some big changes to its product review system, one of the most heavily used on the internet and a vital part of Amazon's business. A machine-learning platform will endeavor to select helpful reviews with an emphasis on more recent ones. The average score will change as well: new reviews will be weighted … [Link]
Mashable » Australian ISIS doctor: 'I have no concern if you cancel my passport'
Notorious Australian doctor Tareq Kamleh — sometimes known as Abu Yousef Al-Australie after he travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State — has declared on Facebook he will never return to Australia and doesn't care if authorities cancel his Australian passport. Dr. Kamleh, who is believed to have grown up in Perth, came to Australia's attention in April when he … [Link]
Mashable » Latest WikiLeaks release chronicles Saudi Arabia's lavish spending, political intrigue
ISTANBUL — At the Saudi Embassy in Tehran, diplomats talked about airing the grievances of disenchanted local youth using Facebook and Twitter. At the embassy in Khartoum, they reported anxiously on Iran's military aid to Sudan. Meanwhile, the Saudi mission in Geneva got stuck dealing with a multi-million dollar limo bill racked up by a Saudi princess and her entourage. The … [Link]
Mashable » Blind Americans can now ‘see’ with a device that uses their tongues
A new device that helps the blind "see" by using their tongues has been approved by the U.SFood and Drug Administration. The BrainPort V100, cleared for 250,000 profoundly blind Americans without sensitivity to light, will cost about $10,000, said Robert Beckman, chief executive officer of closely held Wicab Inc. The three-part device captures images with a camera mounted on sunglasses, routes … [Link]
Mashable » 20 people who totally get the ridiculousness of Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig's 'A Deadly Adoption'
Stop me if you've heard this one: A workaholic organic farm stand owner and tortured writer live a picture-perfect existence together in a small town lake house with their young daughter All is pure bliss until Sarah and Robert Benson invite a young woman, Bridget, into their house. A woman who they believe is carrying the key to their future happiness … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Fixes Cellphone Keyboard Vulnerability
An anonymous reader writes: Several days ago, news broke that Samsung's keyboard software on their Galaxy series of cell phones had a glaring security issue that left 600 million devices vulnerable to attackers. The company has now fixed the flaw internally, and is making plans to roll out security updates to affected devices. They say the likelihood of an actual … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jaws' fiascos: How the movie blockbuster was almost a disaster
Saturday, June 20 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of one of the most iconic movies of all time: Jaws Happy 40th birthday, Jaws. You don't look a day over 35! Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by Peter Benchley, the film follows the story of a small beach town that's being terrorized by a massive great … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orphan Black' Season 3 finale was extremely hopeful — until it was super upsetting
Warning: This story contains spoilers from the season finale of Orphan Black Things ended up in a relatively good place for almost all of the clones in the Orphan Black Season 3 finale. But the news wasn't all good for the rest of the characters. In fact, a series of shocking betrayals in the Orphan Black Season 3 finale led to … [Link]
Mashable » Huge crowd at South Carolina Statehouse wants the Confederate flag gone
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Around 2,000 people showed up at the foot of the South Carolina's Statehouse in the capital city of Columbia on Saturday to demand that the Palmetto state get rid of the Confederate flag that flies on capitol grounds. They spoke of the irony that people here can claim racism doesn't exist while a symbol of slavery and … [Link]
Mashable » Where 2016 presidential candidates stand on the Confederate flag
Presidential candidates with their eyes on 2016 have begun to share their stances on the Confederate flag as the state of South Carolina wrestles with the divisive symbol. Statements from White House hopefuls have been flowing in since nine black people were killed by a white shooter at a historic church in Charleston Wednesday. Some candidates were seemingly thrust into the … [Link]
Mashable » 66 surfers break world record by piling onto a huge surfboard
As if hanging ten weren't difficult enough, try hanging 660 On Saturday, 66 surfers piled onto a 42-foot-long surfboard off the shores of Huntington Beach, California, affectionately nicknamed Surf City, to break the Guinness World Record for "Most People Riding a Surfboard at Once." Because the previous record, 47 people, just wasn't enough. See also: A wetsuit that's an actual suit … [Link]
Slashdot » Venus May Have Active Volcanoes
An anonymous reader writes: The European Space Agency's Venus Express spacecraft has discovered hot lava flows on the surface of Venus, providing the best evidence yet that the planet may have active volcanoes. "[U]sing a near-infrared channel of the spacecraft's Venus Monitoring Camera (VMC) to map thermal emission from the surface through a transparent spectral window in the planet's atmosphere, … [Link]
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