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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 » Breakup app delivers the ugly truth so you don't have to

Monday 22 June 23:53:52 UTC 2015

Binder-app-1Feed-tw Feed-fbLet’s face it, breaking up with someone is a messy, awkward, business. But, good news: Now you can end your relationship the lazy way with an app that will handle your breakup for you. It's called Binder and it's absolutely perfect — if you're a horrible person. The app, available now on iOS and Android, appears to be loosely based on … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Our fossil fuel addiction harms us as well as the planet

Monday 22 June 23:31:00 UTC 2015

Making changes to slow down climate change would also improve the health of millions worldwide, and could cut healthcare costs [Link]

New Scientist – News » IUCN list shows no new extinctions – but they loom large

Monday 22 June 23:31:00 UTC 2015

The latest IUCN Red List update shows 14 more species have become critically endangered, as other research says the sixth mass extinction is starting [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robo-roach rolls its curved back to wriggle through cracks

Monday 22 June 23:31:00 UTC 2015

A thinner body isn't the only way to fit through a tight gap. A new shape has helped a robot cockroach to perfect its manoeuvres [Link]

Slashdot » Controversial GCHQ Unit Engaged In Domestic Law Enforcement, Online Propaganda

Monday 22 June 23:30:00 UTC 2015

Advocatus Diaboli writes: Documents published by The Intercept on Monday reveal that a British spy unit purported by officials to be focused on foreign intelligence and counterterrorism, and notorious for using "controversial tactics, online propaganda and deceit,” focuses extensively on traditional law enforcement and domestic activities. The documents detail how the Joint Threat Research Intelligence Group (JTRIG) is involved in … [Link]

Slashdot » New Freescale I.MX7 Processor Line Takes Aim At IoT

Monday 22 June 23:10:00 UTC 2015

DeviceGuru writes: Freescale has unveiled a new i.MX7 embedded processor family. The family launches with two parts having one or two Cortex-A7 cores, along with Cortex-M4 microcontroller cores, and boasts much lower power consumption than the company's popular i.MX6 embedded processors, making it ideal for power constrained Internet of Things applications. The i.MX7 is Freescale's second i.MX family to use … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google Computers ‘Dream’ Up Imagery

Monday 22 June 23:00:58 UTC 2015

Google has published pictures produced by the closest thing to a computer dreaming. The pictures come from Google’s attempts to refine image recognition. That remains a subject where computers lag far behind human beings, despite having the advantages of speed, accuracy and endurance. The problem for computers is that their traditional approach of breaking a task down into the smallest … [Link]

Popular Science » Case Study: Skinny Jeans Cause Nerve And Muscle Damage

Monday 22 June 23:00:38 UTC 2015

Skinny jeans may be all the rage, but those things are really tight–in a physical sense. One woman in Australia found out the downside of her chic-yet-tight-fitting trousers… [Link]

Slashdot » "Vision Zero" Aims To Eliminate Traffic Fatalities In San Diego

Monday 22 June 22:48:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: San Diego city officials Monday expressed support for a plan called "Vision Zero" to make San Diego's roadways safer for pedestrians and bicyclists over the next 10 years. Vision Zero aims to eliminate traffic deaths in the city by 2025 by improving crosswalks, raising medians, creating buffers between vehicle and bicycle lanes, and improving sidewalks. NBC … [Link]

Popular Science » This Ancient Paper Art Makes Flexible, Super Strong Electronics

Monday 22 June 22:44:05 UTC 2015

Thanks to the art of paper cutting, Kirigami, soon stretchable plasma displays and batteries will become a more viable reality.Material design teams across the country are… [Link]

Mashable » Not just South Carolina: Leaders across U.S. call for removal of Confederate monuments

Monday 22 June 22:30:29 UTC 2015

Ap98010102447Feed-tw Feed-fbAs South Carolina governor Nikki Haley gave the press conference in which she called for the Confederate flag to be removed from South Carolina's capitol building, lawmakers and activists in other states pressed for similar changes in their respective districts. In Maryland, Baltimore County leaders called on Baltimore city officials to give the County approval to change Robert E. Lee Park, … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple patent could hide iPhone 6's ugly antenna cutouts

Monday 22 June 22:30:05 UTC 2015

Iphone-6Feed-tw Feed-fbFor a product line known for high-end looks, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have one slight eyesore: you can see the antenna cutouts. The plastic outlines on the top and bottom of the iPhone 6 are actually antennas meant to let wireless signals in and out. But a new Apple patent application suggests the company may be looking to hide … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Send SMS using Nexmo and Amazon Web Services’ Lambda

Monday 22 June 22:21:03 UTC 2015

Developers have many tools to chose from when it comes to verifying users to mitigate fraud. In this specific example, I will explain how and why I used Nexmo to enable communications in my favorite cloud hosting environment, AWS (Amazon Web Services). [Link]

Popular Science » Coating Inspired By Owl Wings Quiets Wind Turbines

Monday 22 June 22:10:29 UTC 2015

Owls are some of the most gifted and silent hunters on the planet, able to swoop down on prey without a sound. Their stealth is all in the wings, which are specially… [Link]

Mashable » MLB lifer Darryl Hamilton dead in apparent murder-suicide

Monday 22 June 22:09:05 UTC 2015

DarrylhamiltonFeed-tw Feed-fbFormer Major League Baseball player and MLB Network analyst Darryl Hamilton was found dead by police at his Houston-area home on Sunday afternoon in what authorities say appears to be a murder-suicide. He was 50. Police responded to a 911 call from Hamilton's home to find his body located near its main entry with several gunshot wounds. The body of 44-year-old … [Link]

Slashdot » General Mills To Drop Artificial Ingredients In Cereal

Monday 22 June 22:05:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes: General Mills announced Monday that it will be removing artificial colors and flavoring from its cereal products over the next two to three years. The company said that Trix and Reese's Puffs will be some of the first cereals to undergo the changes adding that cereals like Lucky Charms that have marshmallows may take longer to reformulate. They … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sonic the Hedgehog in Real Life [Video]

Monday 22 June 22:00:42 UTC 2015

From The Watercooler: We wanted to see if all hedgehogs were as speedy as Sonic so we created an extremely high-budget replica of the classic SEGA game. [The Watercooler] The post Sonic the Hedgehog in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » 'Hannibal' cancelled at NBC, fans find news unsavory

Monday 22 June 21:42:17 UTC 2015

HannibalfirstlookFeed-tw Feed-fbNBC has decided not to dine on a fourth season of Bryan Fuller's creepy thriller Hannibal. The network made the announcement Monday, praising the show in a statement for bringing "a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television — broadcast or cable." See also: Hannibal looks damn good in a leather jacket in new … [Link]

Mashable » 8 millennials describe their creative smart spending strategies

Monday 22 June 21:41:45 UTC 2015

Discover_spending_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you've ever swooned over a pair of must-have heels in a department store only to re-discover them unworn in your closet two years later, price tags still attached, this article is for you. Frivolous purchases can add up, and that seemingly small daily expense — like a latte every morning — can make a serious dent in your overall budget. … [Link]

Popular Science » Mind-Reading Program Translates Thoughts Into Text

Monday 22 June 21:40:33 UTC 2015

Technology can reconstruct video based on a person's thoughts and even anticipate your moves while you drive. Now, a brain-to-text system can translate brain activity into… [Link]

Mashable » Harry Styles calls out former classmate for actually successfully stealing his girl

Monday 22 June 21:40:05 UTC 2015

HarrystylesFeed-tw Feed-fb When extinguishing someone else's young love, it's important to remember that you never really know who is going to grow up to have the attention of a stadium full of teenage girls desperate to do their bidding. Harry Styles' former classmate, Jack Robinson, came to One Direction's concert in Oslo. Styles made sure to introduce Robinson to the crowd via … [Link]

Mashable » How can this adorable baby hippo even be real?

Monday 22 June 21:38:30 UTC 2015

Pygmy-hippo-babyFeed-tw Feed-fb Prepare yourself — your heart is about to be melted by a tiny hippo Obi is Melbourne Zoo's newest baby pygmy hippo. He recently got to go for his first real swim with his mom Petre and the little hippo is a total natural. Even though the water is still a little scary, Obi is quickly getting the hang of … [Link]

Mashable » Windows 10: Is it free or not?

Monday 22 June 21:33:07 UTC 2015

Windows_4Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 to the world back in January, it said the new version would be free. The fine print on that deal, however, has been anything but clear, with company executives twice making public promises about availability, followed by speedy backtracking. First, there was the confusion about whether pirated copies of Windows would get the upgrade. Then a … [Link]

Slashdot » MEAN Vs. LAMP: Finding the Right Fit For Your Next Project

Monday 22 June 21:22:00 UTC 2015

snydeq writes: LAMP diehards take note: The flexible simplicity of MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and Node.js is no joke and could very well be a worthwhile stack for your next programming project, writes InfoWorld's Peter Wayner. "It was only a few years ago that MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js were raising eyebrows on their own. Now they've grown up and ganged … [Link]

Mashable » Evan Spiegel wants Snapchat to make money 'without being creepy'

Monday 22 June 21:20:58 UTC 2015

SnapchatFeed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat’s photos might disappear seconds after its young users open them, but keeping the young social network afloat requires advertising that stick in their minds a little longer than that. In turn, Snapchat's audience offers an alluring prospect to the advertising industry, which yearns for ways to tap into the overwhelmingly young user base that has flocked to the ephemeral image … [Link]

Mashable » Relive Michael Jackson's greatest hits in one smooth medley

Monday 22 June 21:20:42 UTC 2015

Pentatonix_michael_jacksonFeed-tw Feed-fb You've been struck by a smooth remix. A capella group Pentatonix pays tribute to Michael Jackson by reviewing some of his greatest hits the best way they know how: with flawless harmonies. The late, great King of Pop would be proud. Harry Styles calls out former classmate for actually successfully stealing his girl House cat couldn't care less about a … [Link]

Mashable » 12 books to download for your summer wanderlust

Monday 22 June 21:08:59 UTC 2015

Amazonkindle_summertravel_chile_img3Feed-tw Feed-fbNow that summer has finally arrived, all of your friends are posting photos of their relaxing beach trips or their cultural jaunts around the world. Whether you're stuck at home over the summer or you merely want to escape to another place, we've rounded up 12 books that will not only inspire wanderlust, but will make you feel like you're actually … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Mozilla Collaborate On Game-Changing Web App Tech

Monday 22 June 21:07:51 UTC 2015

Developers at Mozilla, Google, Microsoft and Apple are working together on a new binary format that can be used to compile applications for the Web. [Link]

Mashable » 'Jurassic Park' theme song hit No. 1 on Billboard charts, thanks to 'Jurassic World'

Monday 22 June 21:00:04 UTC 2015

Jurassic-parkFeed-tw Feed-fbJohn Williams' soundtrack to Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park still stands as one of the best film scores of all time. With its mix of menace, wonder and heroism, it's an album that has stood the test of time Just ask anyone who went to see Jurassic World opening weekend, and they'll tell you that the moment the original theme kicked in, … [Link]

Mashable » The Taylor Swift guide to being a kickass businesswoman

Monday 22 June 20:54:04 UTC 2015

Taylor-swift-businesswomanFeed-tw Feed-fbDarling, she’s a businesswoman dressed as a pop star. Taylor Swift is known for selling out arenas with her catchy ballads about love, loss, and cherry-red lips, but her recent move to call out Apple Music’s policy to not pay artists during a three month trial period of the new streaming service — which prompted the tech giant to reverse its … [Link]

Popular Science » White House Lifts Restrictions On Marijuana Research

Monday 22 June 20:46:56 UTC 2015

Marijuana may be one of the most popular drugs in the world, but marijuana is notoriously difficult to research, particularly in the United States. Access to cannabis plants… [Link]

Mashable » Razer Mamba video turns gaming mouse into futuristic weapon

Monday 22 June 20:44:19 UTC 2015

Moursvi987Feed-tw Feed-fb Is it possible to be scared of using a gaming mouse? That's the first question that may come to mind after you watch this promotional video for Razer Mamba's new mouse, which debuted last week at E3 Described as "the most advanced gaming mouse," the video shows it being constructed by an array of tiny robot arms, meticulously applying lasers … [Link]

Slashdot » Sony Releasing New 1TB PlayStation 4 In July

Monday 22 June 20:40:00 UTC 2015

Mark Wilson writes: Known as the 1TB PS4 Ultimate Player Edition (or PlayStation 4 Ultimate Player 1TB Edition depending on who you're talking to), Sony is launching a new PlayStation 4 next month. With the ever-growing market for downloadable content, it's difficult to have too much disk space. Recognizing this, Sony is doubling the size of the largest capacity PS4. … [Link]

Mashable » Leap of Faith: 'Mirror's Edge Catalyst' reboots a good thing to make it better

Monday 22 June 20:25:33 UTC 2015

Me_catalyst_screen1Feed-tw Feed-fbMirror’s Edge Catalyst might be a total reboot, but not in the ways that really matter. It's still a dystopian antiestablishment fantasy, and it still stars a badass hero-lady who fearlessly parkours between sky-scraping rooftops. "Doing a Mirror's Edge without Faith was never a question at all," Catalyst design director Erik Odeldahl told Mashable. The first game, released in 2008, introduced Faith as a … [Link]

Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner went off-roading in a beautiful dress for Father's Day

Monday 22 June 20:04:16 UTC 2015

Caitlyn-jenner-fathers-dayFeed-tw Feed-fbCaitlyn Jenner celebrated the first Father's Day of her new life by hitting the dirt with the family Dressed in white, Jenner went off-roading with a chunk of the Jenner/Kardashian crew, including Khloe, Kendall, Burt, Casey, Brandon and Leah. Kim, who announced that she's expecting a baby boy later this year on Father's Day, was also there with Kanye and North … [Link]

Slashdot » Swedish Investigators Attempt Assange Interview; Wikileaks Makes Major Release

Monday 22 June 19:57:00 UTC 2015

cold fjord writes: It seems Julian Assange rates his own section (The Assange Matter) on a Swedish government website related to the investigation. It contains some FAQs on points that seem to keep coming up in Slashdot discussions. The website isn't completely up to date at the moment since it doesn't discuss the recent attempt by Swedish investigators to interview … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix CEO Reed Hastings talks about how he learned to understand how people work

Monday 22 June 19:53:07 UTC 2015

Reed_hastingsFeed-tw Feed-fb Reed Hastings, the founder and CEO of Netflix, took his company from a mom-and-pop DVD operation to a $40-billion global media behemoth that is now squaring off with companies like Comcast and Time Warner In a new video, Hastings discussed what it was like to build the company — learning to manage people by observing chess pieces, and his first … [Link]

Popular Science » The US Army Wants Its Own Hoverbike, Again

Monday 22 June 19:49:36 UTC 2015

Hoverbikes are the stuff of literal science fiction. Perhaps best known for their role in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, hoverbikes are as imagined one-person… [Link]

Mashable » Norway Women's World Cup team brilliantly satirizes sexist bunk

Monday 22 June 19:47:40 UTC 2015

NorwaythumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Earlier this month, ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith joked on SportsCenter that a Women's World Cup player failed to defend a goal because she was afraid to "mess up her hair." Smith was widely ripped online and apologized soon after, but his failed attempt at humor showed the type of sexism — whether seriously or passed off as jokes … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Fallout 4' empowers all players to personalize their world

Monday 22 June 19:44:31 UTC 2015

Fallout-4-vault-111Feed-tw Feed-fbIf "war never changes," as actor Ron Perlman's oft-repeated Fallout tagl~ states, then how do you explain Fallout 4? Bethesda Softworks' latest open world adventure embraces change on a foundational level, empowering players to reshape the landscape in a variety of ways. Part of that is a product of new creation tools inside the game, which give everyone an opportunity to carve out a … [Link]

Mashable » Just in time for summer, Mayorships return to Swarm

Monday 22 June 19:34:48 UTC 2015

SwarmFeed-tw Feed-fbEleven months after checking-out of the check-in game, Foursquare is re-gamifying its Swarm app by bringing back Mayorships. That's right Swarm fans, you can now compete to be Mayor of a location on Swarm, not just against your friends — but against all users. See also: Why Killing the Check-In Was the Wrong Move for Foursquare The move was announced on … [Link]

Popular Science » The Hot Zone: This Little Fly Can Inflict Some Serious Pain

Monday 22 June 19:30:21 UTC 2015

On the ground in West Africa, aid workers encounter Ebola and other tropical diseases. Plus, insects unlike anything many of us had ever seen. [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's win: three months of Apple streaming royalties would buy one sushi lunch

Monday 22 June 19:27:39 UTC 2015

TswiftFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the short term, the fight over the cost of music is not about the money In the long term, it's absolutely about the money. Taylor Swift took a stand over the weekend against Apple's plans to offer people a three-month free trial that would yield no money for artists. Less than 24 hours later, the biggest company in the world … [Link]

Mashable » The next 'Star Fox' is utterly dependent on the Wii U GamePad

Monday 22 June 19:20:00 UTC 2015

Star-fox-zero-arwing2Feed-tw Feed-fb Nintendo's next Star Fox iteration gives players two screens to view all the action in — but they'll have to learn to use the paired displays in tandem. Nintendo revealed more of Star Fox Zero, the upcoming Wii U entry to the popular franchise, to a small group of press just before E3. The game is being produced in house by … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Haiyan tied to global warming, scientists argue

Monday 22 June 19:17:35 UTC 2015

Ap418254782266Feed-tw Feed-fbHumans are not just loading the dice in favor of extreme weather events, as many scientific studies have shown. They are also changing the characteristics and impacts of those events, be it in the form of an unprecedentedly strong and extremely deadly Typhoon Haiyan or the damaging Boulder, Colorado, floods of 2013 The way that scientists have been probing extreme events … [Link]

Slashdot » Allstate Patents Physiological Data Collection

Monday 22 June 19:15:00 UTC 2015

TigerPlish writes: Allstate has been granted patent no. US 20140080100 A1 for a "driving-behavior database that it said might be useful for health insurers, lenders, credit-rating agencies, marketers and potential employers." The program is just in the patent stage for now, but the company says: "the invention has the potential to evaluate drivers' physiological data, including heart rate, blood pressure … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA May Use Nukes To Defend Earth From Asteroids

Monday 22 June 19:05:22 UTC 2015

In 2013, a 60-foot-wide meteor exploded over Russia, and no one saw it coming. The Chelyabinsk impactor was relatively small by interplanetary standards, but the blast… [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman: Arkham Knight Available Tomorrow! Here’s the Launch Trailer! [Video]

Monday 22 June 19:00:49 UTC 2015

Be Vengeance. Be the Night. Be the Batman. Order Batman: Arkham Knight on Amazon.com. [Batman: Arkham Knight] The post Batman: Arkham Knight Available Tomorrow! Here’s the Launch Trailer! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Opens Developer Preview For Fire OS 5

Monday 22 June 18:53:55 UTC 2015

Much like Apple and Google are with iOS 9 and Android M, Amazon is now offering developers the opportunity to participate in a developer preview of Fire OS 5. Fire OS is, of course, Amazon's platform for the company's Fire tablets, Amazon Fire TV, and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. [Link]

Slashdot » Mayday PAC's Benjamin Singer Explains How You can Help Reform American Politics (Video)

Monday 22 June 18:35:00 UTC 2015

Larry Lessig's Mayday PAC is a SuperPac that is working to eliminate the inherent corruption of having a government run almost entirely by people who manage to raise — or have their "non-connected" SuperPACs raise — most of the money they need to run their campaigns. The Mayday PAC isn't about right or left wing or partisan politics at all. … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch ESA's Sentinel 2A Satellite Blast Off Tonight At 9:30 PM Eastern

Monday 22 June 18:24:06 UTC 2015

Tonight the first of the European Space Agency's (ESA) identical twin environmental monitoring Sentinel satellites will be blasted into orbit. The launch will take place in… [Link]

Mashable » Paul Walker's daughter posted a perfect tribute to her dad on Father's Day

Monday 22 June 18:22:26 UTC 2015

Paul-walker-meadow-walkerFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Paul Walker died in a car wreck on Nov. 30, 2013, he left behind his daughter, Meadow Walker. In honor of Father's Day this year, Meadow made her own touching and simple tribute to her late father on Instagram. Meadow posted a throwback picture of herself and her father, with the simple caption "Happy Father's Day." The photo features baby … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Facebook can recognise you in photos even if you're not looking

Monday 22 June 18:21:24 UTC 2015

A new experimental algorithm from Facebook's artificial intelligence lab can recognise people in photographs even when it can't see their faces [Link]

Mashable » Baby sea lion wanders into a house and has no idea what to do with himself

Monday 22 June 18:20:11 UTC 2015

Baby-sealFeed-tw Feed-fb There is no such thing as an unwelcome visitor — as long as that visitor happens to be a sea lion This little critter decided to pop into Clare Christian's New Zealand house to have a look around. Once inside, the little guy seemed perplexed, proceeding to shuffle around like a curious, little old man After taking in the strange, … [Link]

Popular Science » What Is NASA Doing With This Second-Hand Armored Car?

Monday 22 June 18:20:09 UTC 2015

NASA, every space cadet’s favorite four-letter acronym, just got some second-hand wheels. Announced last week, NASA is testing an MRAP, or “mine resistant ambush protected”… [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Catch Them All [Comic]

Monday 22 June 18:00:01 UTC 2015

[Source: Toonhole | Like Toonhole on Facebook | Follow Toonhole on Twitter] The post Catch Them All [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » I want to give you a thoughtful home, not just a smart one

Monday 22 June 18:00:00 UTC 2015

After many false dawns, smart home technology is ready to start taking care of you – and maybe even your diary – says Tony Fadell, CEO of Nest Labs (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » Docker and CoreOS Join Together For Open Container Project At Linux Foundation

Monday 22 June 17:50:00 UTC 2015

darthcamaro writes: The great schism in the container world is now at an end. Today, Docker and CoreOS, announced along with Amazon Web Services, Apcera, Cisco, EMC, Fujitsu, Goldman Sachs, Google, HP, Huawei, IBM, Intel, Joyent, the Linux Foundation, Mesosphere, Microsoft, Pivotal, Rancher Labs, Red Hat and VMware the Open Container Project, as a Linux Foundation Collaborative Project. The new … [Link]

Mashable » The microwave may be getting its biggest upgrade in 50 years

Monday 22 June 17:49:50 UTC 2015

FreescaleFeed-tw Feed-fbThe microwave has been a household staple since its inception nearly 50 years ago, but hasn't seen much in innovation despite major tech breakthroughs. It was only a matter of time before a company stepped in with a concept to fix a common problem: Leftovers are just not as good the next day See also: The Internet of Things: Everything You … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Laser 'tricorder' can diagnose malaria through the skin

Monday 22 June 17:30:00 UTC 2015

The world's first non-invasive test for malaria could slash the costs of diagnosis – and only takes 20 seconds to detect parasite poo in the blood [Link]

Mashable » A solar storm may spark dazzling auroras on Monday night

Monday 22 June 17:28:00 UTC 2015

AuroraFeed-tw Feed-fbThree bursts of super-hot solar plasma are meeting up in space today, and it could create some brilliant auroras for people on Earth. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) is predicting that these three coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, could create a strong geomagnetic storm that may produce auroras as far south as the Canadian border … [Link]

Mashable » South Carolina governor wants the Confederate flag removed

Monday 22 June 17:23:02 UTC 2015

Confederate-flagFeed-tw Feed-fbSouth Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will call on lawmakers to remove the Confederate flag from the state's capitol on Monday, sources tell The Post and Courier, joining a growing field of local officials who want the "symbol of hate" taken down. Gov. Haley, who is term-limited after she was reelected in 2014, is scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. local time. … [Link]

Mashable » This new underwear uses medical-grade silicone to smooth out your camel toe

Monday 22 June 17:22:24 UTC 2015

LeadcamelFeed-tw Feed-fbJust say no to camel toe Women everywhere who have experienced frontal wedgies can now rejoice as one woman has created an underwear line that addresses one of fashion's most embarrassing problems. Camel toe plagues women who wear yoga pants, snug jeans, or chic shorts, and it renders clothes unwearable. "Women don’t want to address their camel toes and think if … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Amazing Spider-Dad: Dad Create Beautiful Spider-Man Fan Film for Late Son

Monday 22 June 17:19:35 UTC 2015

As a father of three, that short movie really got to me. This one is an absolute must-watch, geeks. From Mike Wilson: The SpiderDad Film was inspired by my son Jayden who sadly lost his 18 month battle at Christmas to a Grade 4 Brain Stem Tumor called Glyoblastoma Multi-Forme. Before he died, we began filming with the full intention … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Effective Is Your ISP's Spam Filter?

Monday 22 June 17:08:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with the question in the title: does your ISP do a decent job culling spam? The reason I'm asking is that my ISP is Verizon and the Verizon spam filter is next to useless. It only blocks 15% of spam while also blocking 5% of legitimate emails. I've tried calling Verizon support a couple of times … [Link]

Mashable » Dear Taylor Swift: While you're at it, can you fix a few other things?

Monday 22 June 17:06:01 UTC 2015

Taylorswift-selfie-sticksFeed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift is bringing enough change to give President Barack Obama a run for his money This weekend, Swift stood up to Apple Music for a policy that prevented payment to artists during its trial period. In less than 24 hours, the company quickly reversed its decision. See also: Celebs are bowing down to Taylor Swift for convincing Apple to pay … [Link]

Mashable » A mile-long pizza in Italy just set a Guinness World Record

Monday 22 June 17:02:14 UTC 2015

Giant-pizzaFeed-tw Feed-fbItaly has safely secured its place as pizza capital of the world. As part of Milan's Expo 2015, a horde of 60 pizza makers gathered to make one colossal pie on Saturday. See also: It's official: Pizza Hut's hot dog pizza is coming to the states  Image: Kyodo/AP ImagesThey used 1.7 tons of flour, 1.5 tons of mozzarella and 2 tons … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geeks Spends 6 Years Crocheting This Epic Super Mario Bros. 3 Map Rug [Pics]

Monday 22 June 17:00:47 UTC 2015

Kjetil N., A programmer from Norway, spent around 800 hours over the past 6 years to crochet this amazing Super Mario Bros. 3 World 1 rug. Beautiful, isn’t it? Apparently, even the colors of the yarn is game accurate! [Source: AlexKingshill – Reddit] The post Geeks Spends 6 Years Crocheting This Epic Super Mario Bros. 3 Map Rug [Pics] appeared … [Link]

Mashable » British Vogue pays tribute to the fashion influence of The Minions from 'Despicable Me'

Monday 22 June 16:59:05 UTC 2015

MinionsleadFeed-tw Feed-fbWho’s yellow, starring in their first feature film, and now “covering” British Vogue? None other than the adorable minions who starred in Despicable Me and its sequel See also: New 'Minions' trailer tells the story behind those cute, yellow evil-doers British Vogue launched “VOGUE Video” today on their YouTube channel. The first short film, titled “It’s Official – Minions to Grace … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Top 10 Financial APIs: Stripe, PayPal, World Bank Group

Monday 22 June 16:55:40 UTC 2015

With more and more people using digital payments for purchasing online products and services, it’s no surprise that financial APIs are among the most popular on ProgrammableWeb. While the top 10 financial APIs list includes APIs for a wide range of capabilities, quite a few of the APIs in the list provide access to full-featured digital payments platforms or involve … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Guy is the Ultimate Batman Cosplayer [Pics]

Monday 22 June 16:52:56 UTC 2015

Props maker and epic cosplayer Julian Checkley made this amazing Arkham Origins Batman suit, and I have to say, not only is that costume the best Batman outfit I’ve ever seen, but the photography by Kamil Krawczak is just perfect! The whole outfit was 3D printed by by Kevin LeProp, and then painted and assembled over the course of about … [Link]

Popular Science » Device That Helps Blind People See With Their Tongues Just Won FDA Approval

Monday 22 June 16:35:41 UTC 2015

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that medical device company Wicab is allowed to market a new device that will help the blind “see.” The device,… [Link]

Mashable » Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr. went onto become a runway model

Monday 22 June 16:34:17 UTC 2015

WalterjrrunwayFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile Walter White's fate was sealed in the finale of 2013's Breaking Bad, son Walt Jr. went on to do bigger and better things — like become a high fashion model See also: 'Game of Thrones' actress storms the runway for Vivienne Westwood This past weekend while Bryan Cranston was getting down at Electric Daisy Carnival, TV son RJ Mitte, who's … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Will Oracle v. Google Mean The Death of the API economy?

Monday 22 June 16:30:16 UTC 2015

Between the advents of mobile computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), the API is rapidly becoming the most important leverage point in the history of computing. Few, if any, profoundly scalable innovations are able to fully deliver on their potential without the employment of APIs. A possible threat has emerged in the form of the court case Oracle America, … [Link]

Slashdot » Cyberattack Grounds Planes In Poland

Monday 22 June 16:25:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: While the alleged hacking of in-flight systems has been much discussed recently, "there are many more areas of vulnerability to address in the aviation industry," says Tim Erlin of security firm Tripwire. "Like most industries today, aviation relies on a wide variety of interconnected systems, from air traffic control to reservations systems." Case in point: LOT Polish Airlines … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Super Mario Bros. 3' remake took six years and a whole lot of yarn

Monday 22 June 16:22:10 UTC 2015

Smb3-blanket-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbIt took six and a half years to finish and you can't ever play it, but this is one of the coolest Super Mario Bros. 3 remakes we've ever seen. Kjetil Nordin put more than 800 hours worth of research and crochet work into his SMB3-inspired blanket, which recreates the game's World 1 overmap. The seven-foot-long blanket is probably something a motivated grandma (or New … [Link]

Mashable » Janet Jackson releases dreamy new song, 'No Sleep'

Monday 22 June 16:21:37 UTC 2015

JanetFeed-tw Feed-fb Bow down, pop starsJanet Jackson is back The singer released a new song called "No Sleep" via Twitter on Monday, mysteriously dedicating it to "My Love." A smooth R&B number with Jackson's familiar cooing vocals, the song is the first release from her upcoming album, which will be her 11th. See also: Janet Jackson announces 'Unbreakable' world tour, her first … [Link]

Mashable » Men, stop drinking beer and start rubbing it on your face

Monday 22 June 16:15:48 UTC 2015

Beerbeauty2Feed-tw Feed-fbFantasy, meet reality See also: Now that beards are over, here's the ultimate guide to shaving it all off In what could be the biggest coup for men's grooming everywhere, Carlsberg, the Danish brewing company, revealed that beer can multi-task as a grooming product that's supposed to give men better skin and healthier hair The company just released a line of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Rap Battle of History: RoboCop vs. The Terminator [Video]

Monday 22 June 16:07:38 UTC 2015

The Terminator fights RoboCop in the latest episode of Epic Rap Battles of History! THe last few episodes weren’t all that bad, but this new ERB is the best one I’ve seen in a while! [ERB] The post Epic Rap Battle of History: RoboCop vs. The Terminator [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Popular Science » NASA’s Latest Images Of Pluto Look Like An 8-Bit Videogame

Monday 22 June 16:07:28 UTC 2015

As the New Horizons spacecraft speeds toward Pluto, it’s sending back increasingly cool images of the mysterious former planet. In the latest batch, we can see Pluto and its… [Link]

Mashable » Supreme Court sneaks 'Spider-Man' references into patent opinion

Monday 22 June 16:05:05 UTC 2015

Scotus-spider-manFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Supreme Court managed to sneak a few Spider-Man references into an opinion on Monday about the longevity of a patent for a certain web-slinging toy. The 29-page opinion in Kimble v. Marvel Enterprises, Inc. found (6-3) that Stephen Kimble, the inventor of a popular Spider-Man toy, can't keep reeling in Marvel royalties years after his patent ran out. In the … [Link]

Mashable » Piglet found alive in Ohio wreckage taken to animal sanctuary

Monday 22 June 16:04:28 UTC 2015

Nathan-the-pigFeed-tw Feed-fbA surviving piglet found alive in the wreckage of the semitrailer crash on an Ohio highway was taken to an animal sanctuary to live out the rest of his life. The piglet, named Nathan, was missed in the initial search for surviving animals and discovered when the semitrailer was towed, according to Associated Press. After Animal Control treated his wounds, Nathan … [Link]

Mashable » Fort Minor returns with 360-degree music video after 10-year hiatus

Monday 22 June 16:01:56 UTC 2015

Fort-minor-music-videoFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — In 2005, Fort Minor told you to remember the name Ten years later, he's back. Fort Minor — the hip-hop solo project of Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda — released an immersive 360-degree music video on Monday for "Welcome," a new song that came as a big surprise to many fans See also: Taylor Swift launches app to … [Link]

Slashdot » Linux 4.1 Kernel Released With EXT4 Encryption, Performance Improvements

Monday 22 June 15:42:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: The Linux 4.1 kernel has been announced and its release brings expanded features for the Linux kernel including EXT4 file-system encryption, open-source GeForce GTX 750 support, performance improvements for Intel Atom / Bay Trail hardware, RAID 5/6 improvements, and other additions. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Don't fear apocalyptic asteroids: you're safer than you think

Monday 22 June 15:40:00 UTC 2015

A star-studded group of campaigners are promoting Asteroid Day to raise awareness of the threat of incoming rocks. Are we really facing imminent disaster? [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook reveals why Apple is obsessed with gold

Monday 22 June 15:34:49 UTC 2015

GoldFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s recent obsession with gold-colored versions of its products is indeed a response to preferences in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook told Bloomberg Businessweek that the company takes Chinese tastes into consideration when releasing new iPhones, iPads and MacBook. See also: Why Apple is obsessed with gold: It's all about Asia Of course, Apple has to consider Asian color palette preferences. … [Link]

Mashable » UN report: Israel and Hamas may have committed war crimes during Gaza conflict

Monday 22 June 15:29:02 UTC 2015

Ap695374145323Feed-tw Feed-fbA much-awaited United Nations report into the 2014 Gaza war released Monday found that both Israel and Palestinian militant groups may have committed war crimes during the conflict. Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers quickly rejected the report's findings, which said Palestinian militants targeted civilians in their rocket attacks, while Israeli forces likely used "disproportionate" force in civilian areas of the Gaza … [Link]

Mashable » North West will have to share Kim's Instagram feed with a baby brother

Monday 22 June 15:25:15 UTC 2015

KanyedadFeed-tw Feed-fbKim Kardashian West celebrated Father's Day by announcing on Instagram that her second child with Kanye West will be a boy. “Precious moments like this when we were traveling on tour with you are what I live for,” she kaptioned a photo of Kanye reading to the couple's daughter. “You’re such a good daddy to North & you will be the … [Link]

Mashable » Scottish football club's new mascot looks like the Lisa Simpson of your nightmares

Monday 22 June 15:21:53 UTC 2015

Patrick_thistle_fc_mascotFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Partick Thistle FC has unveiled its new mascot and everyone is a little scared. See also: The most memorable brand wins and fails of 2014 The Scottish football club took to Twitter early Monday afternoon to make the announcement and the comparisons to Lisa Simpson and Voldemort flowed Introducing our new mascot, designed by @davidshrigley, Kingsleypic.twitter.com/78HQuQCUI8 — PartickThistle FC … [Link]

New Scientist – News » One gene may drive leap from single cell to multicellular life

Monday 22 June 15:20:00 UTC 2015

A major transition in the evolution of life – from single to multicellular organisms – could be kicked off by the mutation of a single gene [Link]

Mashable » Chris Pratt gives his best 'Jurassic World' pose at a children's hospital

Monday 22 June 15:15:47 UTC 2015

Chris-pratt-childrens-hospitalFeed-tw Feed-fbChris Pratt might be an expert dinosaur wrangler, but he's no match for a bunch of cute little kids. Hollywood's resident Good Guy dropped by a children's hospital to show off the Internet's favorite "controlling the raptors" pose from Jurassic World See also: Zookeepers are recreating Chris Pratt's 'Jurassic World' pose View post on imgur.com Reddit user Chrysias shared the photo … [Link]

Mashable » Celebs are bowing down to Taylor Swift for convincing Apple to pay artists

Monday 22 June 15:09:44 UTC 2015

Celebrities_taylor_swift_appleFeed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift's open letter to Apple stating that the company should pay artists during its three-month free trial of Apple Music was a bold move, and no one is happier than the artists themselves. The letter got results. Within 24 hours, Apple said it would indeed pay artists, a reversal from its the previously reported policy that musicians and labels would … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 8 Pick-Up Lines for Total Dorks

Monday 22 June 15:00:58 UTC 2015

dorks And here are a few extra ones! “Hey, My name is Internet Explorer… Can I crash at your place sometime?” “Are you the square root of 2? Because I feel irrational when I’m around you.” “Do you have 11 protons? Cuz you are sodium fine!” If you’ve got some funny geeky pick-up lines of your own, be sure to share … [Link]

Mashable » Golden retriever puppy timelapse will brighten the dreariest of Mondays

Monday 22 June 15:00:23 UTC 2015

Puppy-time-lapseFeed-tw Feed-fb Monday has struck yet again.Luckily puppies fix everything This adorable timelapse of two golden retriever puppies running for their dinner over the course of 9 months will jumpstart your dreary work-week blues. [H/T:Reddit] If the dinosaurs in 'Jurassic World' were replaced with wiener dogs Cute golden retriever tries to mediate tennis ball tug of war Tough and tiny pit bull … [Link]

Slashdot » Political Polls Become Less Reliable As We Head Into 2016 Presidential Election

Monday 22 June 15:00:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: Cliff Zukin writes in the NY Times that those paying close attention to the 2016 election should exercise caution as they read the polls — election polling is in near crisis as statisticians say polls are becoming less reliable. According to Zukin, two trends are driving the increasing unreliability of election and other polling in the United States: … [Link]

Mashable » Lego Kanye and Kim are totally ready for Lego Glastonbury

Monday 22 June 14:43:24 UTC 2015

Lego_glastonbury_kim_kanyeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — There are few things in this world that can't be improved with Lego. See also: 13 top tips for making the most of your Glastonbury weekend A miniature Lego version of Glastonbury – complete with 10 cm high Kanye West and Kim Kardashian models – has been built in the Legoland Windsor Resort, including an impressively detailed replica of … [Link]

Mashable » General Mills will take out artificial ingredients from Lucky Charms and other cereals

Monday 22 June 14:43:18 UTC 2015

LuckycharmsFeed-tw Feed-fbGeneral Mills is dropping artificial colors and flavors from its cereals, the latest company to respond to a growing desire for food made with ingredients people see as natural. The company said Monday that Trix and Reese's Puffs will be among the first cereals to undergo the changes. The Minneapolis company says cereals like Lucky Charms that have marshmallows may take … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver: The Internet attacks any woman who speaks her mind online

Monday 22 June 14:29:35 UTC 2015

John_oliver_online_harassmentFeed-tw Feed-fb Despite Google removing revenge porn from its search results and Reddit banning five subreddits for abusive behavior, online harassment is still a prominent problem; many states still don't have any laws against revenge porn. In a 16-minute segment on Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver was quick to point this out, referring to "any woman who makes the mistake of … [Link]

Popular Science » These Absurd Robots Do Pointless Jobs

Monday 22 June 14:28:55 UTC 2015

One day, robots will most likely take on many of our most mundane chores. No more folding of laundry or washing of dishes. But until that day comes, we’ll have to settle for… [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Connected machines: Taking manufacturing to the next level of IoT

Monday 22 June 14:25:53 UTC 2015

Save 25% on registration for Solid with code SLD25. Solid is our conference on the convergence of software and hardware, and the Internet of Things. Weve all seen how connected products can transform industries in areas like home energy management … [Link]

Mashable » Emirates confirms rat in airplane cabin caused flight cancelation

Monday 22 June 14:16:50 UTC 2015

Emirates_planeFeed-tw Feed-fbLiving the high life can get lonely. Luckily, for passengers on an Emirates flight last week, they had a little company. Passengers on a Boeing 777-300 complained of a rat on a flight from Birmingham, UK, to Dubai on June 14. Emirates delayed the flight after crew attempted to capture the rodent, but were unsuccessful. See also: The best airlines in … [Link]

Slashdot » NIST Workshop Explores Automated Tattoo Identification

Monday 22 June 14:16:00 UTC 2015

chicksdaddy writes: Security Ledger reports on a recent NIST workshop dedicated to improving the art of automated tattoo identification. It used to be that the only place you'd commonly see tattoos was at your local VA hospital. No more. In the last 30 years, body art has gone mainstream. One in five adults in the U.S. has one. For law … [Link]

Mashable » North Korea is blocking Instagram on some phones

Monday 22 June 14:11:42 UTC 2015

Instagram-nkFeed-tw Feed-fbPYONGYANG, North Korea — Warnings are appearing on Instagram accounts in North Korea that claim access to the popular photo sharing app is being denied and that the site is being blacklisted for harmful content. Opening the app on mobile devices using the North Korean carrier Koryolink has resulted in a notification in English saying: "Warning! You can't connect to this … [Link]

Mashable » Searchers find body of missing ex-White House chef

Monday 22 June 13:51:55 UTC 2015

Walter-scheibFeed-tw Feed-fbTAOS, N.M. — Searchers have found the body of a former White House chef who had been missing for more than a week after going hiking in the New Mexico mountains, authorities said. See also: Obama uses 'N-Word' when talking about racism on podcast The body of 61-year-old Walter Scheib was found Sunday night near a hiking trail in mountains in … [Link]

Mashable » 3-year-old girl delivers 'Just Do It' speech better than Shia LeBeouf

Monday 22 June 13:40:18 UTC 2015

Little_girl_shia_lebeouf_speechFeed-tw Feed-fb Move over, Shia. You have been replaced. An 3-year-old girl delivers a spot-on performance of Shia LaBeouf's meme-worthy "Just Do It" speech that went viral in early June Frankly, LaBeouf's intense yelling is much more motivating when it's from a toddler. Golden retriever puppy timelapse will brighten the dreariest of Mondays John Oliver: The Internet attacks any woman who speaks … [Link]

Slashdot » CRYENGINE Finally Lands On Linux

Monday 22 June 13:35:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: CRYENGINE, the video game engine from Crytek, will run natively on Linux starting from version 3.8.1. Other improvements include the ability to run on the Oculus Rift, support for OpenGL, 8-weight GPU vertex skinning, and improved POM self-shadowing. Here are the full release notes. They've also added Game Zero, a full blown example game that demonstrates … [Link]

Mashable » Other problems fairy godmother Taylor Swift should fix now that the Apple mess is settled

Monday 22 June 13:25:22 UTC 2015

Taylor_swift_apple_open_lettersFeed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift is magic. Think about it. If this powerhouse of a musician can get Apple to change its policies of paying artists during its three-month free trial period of Apple Music with a Tumblr post, there is nothing that can stop her from changing the world for the better. See also: Apple exec: Don't worry, Taylor Swift, Apple Music will … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Pay Musicians For Free Streams, After All

Monday 22 June 12:53:00 UTC 2015

vivaoporto writes: As reported on Re/code, Apple media boss Eddy Cue appears to have capitulated and Apple Music will be paying music owners for streaming even during customers's free trial period. He says Taylor Swift's letter, coupled with complaints from indie labels and artists, did indeed prompt the change. Cue says Apple will pay rights holders for the entire three … [Link]

Mashable » Obama uses 'N-Word' when talking about racism on podcast

Monday 22 June 12:22:48 UTC 2015

P061915ps-0194Feed-tw Feed-fbDuring a podcast interview with comedian Marc Maron, an unusually candid President Obama talked about racism in America and his disgust with gun violence in the country. "Racism, we are not cured of it," Obama said. "And it's not just a matter of it not being polite to say n*gger in public. That's not the measure of whether racism still exists … [Link]

Slashdot » Are Girl-Focused Engineering Toys Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes?

Monday 22 June 12:11:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: VentureBeat's Ruth Read casts a skeptical eye at the current rage of toy segregation meant to inspire tomorrow's leaders in STEM: "Toys geared at girls serve to get them interested in coding and building when they're young, hopefully inspiring their educational interests down the road. But these gendered toys may be hurting women by perpetuating a divide between … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 65% Off V-MODA Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones – $69.98 + FREE Shipping

Monday 22 June 12:09:05 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the V-MODA Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones for just $69.98 plus free shipping. That’s 65% off on the headphones’ regular list price of $199.99. 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers provide deep vibrant bass, organic mid-range, and high-end clarity Memory foam ear cushions reduce ambient noise and enable a low bass response Lightweight metal … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Disney Princesses As Velociraptors (Picture Gallery)

Monday 22 June 12:08:55 UTC 2015

In honor of the release of Jurassic World, artist Laura Cooper re-imagined various Disney Princesses as raptors. This is my collection of Disney Princesses as raptors. In honor of the movie Jurassic World, I decided to illustrate some raptors the way I feel they should be portrayed; as princesses. In the words of my self, “A princess is many things, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Maybe The Coolest Piece of “Venom” Art Yet

Monday 22 June 12:07:27 UTC 2015

The artist’s name is Stéphane Perger, and the work is absolutely astounding. Saw this piece on SuperPunch and felt obligated to share it because of how it captures the ferocity of the relationship between Spider-Man and his alien symbiotic suit (which would go on to become Venom, a Spidey villain fan favorite, as I am sure you all know). Cannot … [Link]

Mashable » London Bridge transformed into a rainbow brick road will brighten your Monday

Monday 22 June 12:01:46 UTC 2015

Rainbow1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It was a grey, rainy and cold morning for most of the city Monday, but people crossing the Thames via London Bridge were given something to smile about thanks to a colourful art installation. See also: 7 essential apps for your vacation in London The rainbow footpath was created by Spark Your City, a new movement that's dedicated to … [Link]

Mashable » Pranksters used old fridges to create replica of Stonehenge

Monday 22 June 11:40:54 UTC 2015

Fridgehenge_prankFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you're going to do a prank, you might as well do it properly. See also: Crowds gather to see summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge That was clearly the thinking behind 'Fridgehenge', a replica of England's prehistoric monument Stonehenge, which sprung up overnight on a street corner in Kent. The structure was built using over 30 fridges in the … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Animorphs that wouldn't help fight crime at all

Monday 22 June 11:30:36 UTC 2015

Animorphs-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the '90s, Animorphs spread through culture faster than Yeerks through an unsuspecting human colony. The book series detailed the lives of a few middle schoolers tasked with the very adult responsibility of protecting the planet because they could transform into a variety of animals, which doesn't make much sense to us anymore but we'll let it pass. See also: 10 … [Link]

Slashdot » Dallas Police Falsely Credit TrapWire System For Arrests

Monday 22 June 11:25:00 UTC 2015

In April, the Texas Department of Public Safety told a reporter for the Dallas Morning News, inspired by information leaked by Wikileaks to ask about ways that the agency might be compromising citizen's privacy and other rights, that the TrapWire behavioral analysis system employed in combination with surveillance equipment posted at various high-profile locations around the state had resulted in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » If you go down to the rainforest today: The fungal realm

Monday 22 June 11:00:00 UTC 2015

Fungi can be stunningly beautiful, just watch out for the mosquitoes and ticks while you're taking photos [Link]

Mashable » Chinese city hosts dog meat festival, and people are pissed

Monday 22 June 10:53:49 UTC 2015

Dogs1Feed-tw Feed-fbEating dog meat to celebrate the start of summer is a tradition in the southern Chinese city of Yulin, a practice that turns the stomachs of animal rights defenders the world over But despite widespread international criticism ahead of this year's event, the annual dog eating festival was held on Monday. Up to 10,000 dogs are believed to be slaughtered for … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 22 June 2015

Monday 22 June 10:26:04 UTC 2015

Power Analysis of a Typical Psychology Experiment (Tom Stafford) — What this means is that if you dont have a large effect, studies with between groups analysis and an n of less than 60 arent worth running. Even if you … [Link]

Mashable » Map of London's new 24-hour Tube service released

Monday 22 June 10:25:55 UTC 2015

Tube1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Late-night public transport will be transformed from early September in London when a 24-hour service on select Tube lines is introduced. On Monday, Transport for London released the map, showing the lines that will run into early hours on weekends. See also: 7 London tube maps that might be better than the new official one All-night Tubes are due … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Django Design Patterns and Best Practices – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 22 June 10:25:18 UTC 2015

Get "Django Design Patterns and Best Practices" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » How to start a social good crowdfunding campaign

Monday 22 June 10:04:00 UTC 2015

CrowdfundingFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're passionate about campaigning for a good cause, don’t underestimate the power of crowdfunding to support your efforts. When starting a nonprofit or building up a socially conscious project, finances can seem daunting. But crowdfunding can help kick your campaign into gear, reaching across the Internet to find people who are invested in your cause and want to help achieve … [Link]

Mashable » Video shows why you should always check your plane for hidden cats

Monday 22 June 9:05:13 UTC 2015

Cat-airFeed-tw Feed-fb Yeah, there's the routine engine and equipment check, but sometimes you should also check your aircraft for hidden furry passengers. Two people flying an open-cockpit glider in Kourou, French Guiana realized that mid-flight when they saw a cat inside the glider's wing, desperately clawing to stay aboard the aircraft The pilot notices the cat shortly after takeoff; since the video … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hungry crabs snacking on mangrove seeds may foil reforestation

Monday 22 June 9:00:00 UTC 2015

Mangrove swamps are disappearing and attempts to replant them keep failing. It seems that crabs munching on the mangrove seeds could be to blame [Link]

Mashable » 13 top tips for making the most of your Glastonbury weekend

Monday 22 June 8:44:43 UTC 2015

GlastosurvivalFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Glastonbury 2015 is so close we can almost hear the first thuds of a kick drum from the Other stage. With your bags packed, the engine almost running and some kind of itinerary planned, now is a good time to run through some last minute tips and check for rookie mistakes to avoid. You can thank us afterwards. See … [Link]

Mashable » Taliban target Afghan parliament in suicide attack

Monday 22 June 8:24:07 UTC 2015

KabulFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament Monday, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. See also: Inside the concrete walls of Afghanistan's fun park, a respite from war Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said … [Link]

Mashable » Amber Heard will avoid Australia because of fame-hungry politicians who want to kill her dogs

Monday 22 June 8:17:07 UTC 2015

DeppFeed-tw Feed-fb Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are absolutely hating on Australia. Heard, the wife of the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales star, made it perfectly clear she is not happy with the treatment of her prized pooches while they were Down Under filming. In May, Depp was given a firm warning by Australia’s Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce … [Link]

Slashdot » Mauna Kea Telescope Construction Slated To Resume

Monday 22 June 8:09:00 UTC 2015

After an earlier halt to the work of constructing the "world's most advanced and powerful telescope" (and subsequent loss of support from an organization acting on behalf of native Hawaiians,) the Thirty Meter Telescope is again in "on again" mode. From the Associated Press article as carried by U.S. News & World Report: The Mauna Kea site provides a clear … [Link]

Mashable » 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 4: When you're the first ever to hit 'reply all'

Monday 22 June 8:07:34 UTC 2015

Reply.all_Feed-tw Feed-fbIn “Play With Friends,” Episode 4 in Halt and Catch Fire’s second season, it’s all about community, community, capital-C-Community. Following Mutiny’s systemic meltdown triggered by Gordon’s software, the online gaming company is on life support both technologically and financially. Mutiny can barely afford its operational costs and, as a result, can’t afford to pay its employees — as Donna and a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How to see the world: Understanding our visual culture

Monday 22 June 7:00:00 UTC 2015

Earth is changing fast, and so is how we look at it. In a new book, Nicholas Mirzoeff traces the true impact of the images that surround us [Link]

Mashable » An Australian man allegedly used emoji to arrange drug deals

Monday 22 June 6:21:54 UTC 2015

Emoji1Feed-tw Feed-fbAs everybody knows, emoji are immensely versatile. They can express the entire breadth of human emotion, be useful as a passcode, and also, perhaps, assist an enterprising young drug dealer. Queensland police have accused Regan Peter Howett, 19, of dealing drugs and using "lightning bolts and hearts" emoji as references to the drugs MDMA and ecstasy when texting clients, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Leader of group mentioned in alleged Roof 'manifesto' linked to political donations

Monday 22 June 5:51:43 UTC 2015

Roof1Feed-tw Feed-fbA leader of a white supremacist group name-checked in Dylann Roof's alleged manifesto has been connected to tens of thousands of dollars in donations to leading GOP presidential candidates See also: Suspected Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof appears to have posted racist manifesto In a story first reported by The Guardian, Earl Holt, leader of the Council of Conservative Citizens (CofCC), has … [Link]

Slashdot » 3D Printing Might Save the Rhinoceros

Monday 22 June 5:12:00 UTC 2015

GordonShure.com writes: San Francisco based biotech startup Pembient have released details of their 3D printing led method to derail the market for Rhinoceros horns. Presently the bulk of demand originates from China, where said horns — gathered in the wild by poachers who usually kill the rhinos — are revered for supposed medicinal qualities. The new firm intends to mix … [Link]

Mashable » 4 secrets to negotiating your salary

Monday 22 June 5:00:36 UTC 2015

42-65782494Feed-tw Feed-fbAt some point during an interview process, the hiring manager will ask you, "How much are you looking for?" And while you want to respond with a competitive, yet reasonable and well-researched number, you end up blurting out a tongue-tied, "Uh, what you're paying?" And you end up getting paid, well, what they're paying — which is almost always less than … [Link]

Mashable » Emotional robot Pepper sells out after 1,000 units bought in one minute

Monday 22 June 4:17:06 UTC 2015

PepperFeed-tw Feed-fbIt seems 1,000 people just need a little robotic affection. When Pepper, the robot with a heart, went on sale Saturday in Japan, the 1,000 available units sold out online in one minute, the Japan Times reported. See also: Hands on with Pepper, the affectionate robot Designed by robotics group Aldebaran for SoftBank, Pepper is a robot designed to live and … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds run naked into the ocean to celebrate the winter solstice

Monday 22 June 4:14:39 UTC 2015

Lead-nakeFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve gotta make the most of the shortest day of the year in Australia — so why not take your clothes off and go for a nudie run? That is what a bunch of brave souls in Tasmania did on Monday, June 22, to celebrate the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. The naked dip follows a tradition in places such … [Link]

Mashable » Apple exec: Don't worry, Taylor Swift, Apple Music will pay artists during free trials

Monday 22 June 4:05:07 UTC 2015

Ap543915475063Feed-tw Feed-fbUpdated at 10:55 p.m. PT to include Swift's response. Late Sunday evening, Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet software and services, tweeted to the masses that Apple would pay artists for streams even during users' free trial period on Apple Music. It was a direct response to a recent critique from superstar singer Taylor Swift. See also: Taylor Swift … [Link]

Mashable » 170+ job openings in marketing, tech and more

Monday 22 June 3:59:17 UTC 2015

5775275338_c096715bf2_oFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you looking for a new career? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Twice a week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest, below, and … [Link]

Mashable » How Lego legally locked in the iconic status of its minifigures

Monday 22 June 3:41:04 UTC 2015

LegosFeed-tw Feed-fbLego bricks and figures are iconic toys that keep millions of children (and a fair few adults) around the world entertained. Their commercial success worldwide has triggered many attempts by competitors to imitate their designs and essential characteristics. Some of these attempts have been in compliance with intellectual property rules, and accordingly, courts have correctly rejected Lego's legal moves to stop … [Link]

Mashable » Israeli politician's wife apologizes for tweeting inflammatory Obama joke

Monday 22 June 3:34:19 UTC 2015

Ap060110016874Feed-tw Feed-fbJudy Shalom Nir Mozes, wife of Israeli interior minister Silvan Shalom, faced a stiff backlash on Sunday for tweeting what many considered a racially-tinged joke about U.S. President Barack Obama This is the wife of the Israeli Interior Minister pic.twitter.com/qazwM8altJ — Tom Gara (@tomgara) June 21, 2015 See also: Racist Obama Tweet Gets College Football Player Booted From Team Mozes later … [Link]

Mashable » Ethereal photos capture the Gobi Desert's massive scale

Monday 22 June 3:15:03 UTC 2015

Bencebakonyi_cognition_no_02Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Gobi is Asia’s largest desert, spanning half a million square miles across China and Mongolia. Despite its enormous expanse, Hungarian fine art and commercial photographer Bence Bakonyi found inspiration in it almost by accident while traveling in Asia in 2013. “When I was in Shanghai I saw a postcard [of the Gobi Desert] in the post office… the images [were] incredible,” … [Link]

Mashable » 5 things to consider before you quit your job and go to grad school

Monday 22 June 3:02:59 UTC 2015

42-55298415Feed-tw Feed-fbDo you have some vague plans to go back to school at some point, and get more education? Can't go wrong with another degree, right? Well, no. In fact, that's actually a pretty dangerous assumption. Getting an expensive degree without knowing exactly what you'll be getting out of it is a quick way to rack up debt that won't necessarily help … [Link]

Mashable » Aussie Iron Man: Patient receives a 3D-printed titanium jaw

Monday 22 June 2:57:44 UTC 2015

JointFeed-tw Feed-fbA Melbourne psychologist has taken a step towards becoming an Aussie Iron Man, after receiving a 3D-printed prosthetic jaw in May In an Australian-first operation, surgeons, academics and a local 3D-printing company collaborated to produce the customised titanium implant. The patient, 32-year-old Richard Stratton, told Mashable Australia the journey began when doctors discovered he lacked a condyle — a portion of … [Link]

Mashable » Meet the free-spirited radio host who likes to banter with President Putin

Monday 22 June 2:42:43 UTC 2015

Fev_4883Feed-tw Feed-fbMOSCOW — Alexei Venediktov has incredible hair. The wild, silvery springs of curls that sprout from his head are quite possibly the most famous 'do in all of Moscow. And considering that Venediktov isn't a film star or a television anchor, that's quite an achievement. Venediktov, 59, is a radio host — and one of the most famous journalists in Russia. … [Link]

Mashable » Daredevil bears doing some casual weekend rock climbing — no biggie

Monday 22 June 2:30:07 UTC 2015

BearFeed-tw Feed-fb These bears have seen the film Cliffhanger, and they were not impressed. YouTuber Jeffrey Lewis captured two bears — a mother and her cub — climbing straight up a cliff face like it was no problem. They don't have safety harnesses, chalk pouches or climbing shoes; just some fierce determination and their natural bear rock climbing skills. Shortly after this … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers ground Polish airline flights at Warsaw's Chopin Airport

Monday 22 June 2:14:00 UTC 2015

Ap468027103638Feed-tw Feed-fbHackers grounded 10 flights by Polish airline LOT and delayed another 12 on Sunday when they managed to access the computer system responsible for issuing flight plans See also: British Airways confirms thousands of frequent-flyer accounts hacked More than 1,400 passengers were affected by the hack which targeted flights at Warsaw's Chopin Airport. Airline spokesman Adrian Kubicki said the hacker attack … [Link]

Mashable » 'True Detective' premiere: 5 ways things got weird real fast

Monday 22 June 2:02:21 UTC 2015

Mcadams.kitsch1Feed-tw Feed-fbA tiny naked woman floating in a bowl of milk. A giant black eagle riding shotgun in a Cadillac. A murdered corrupt bureaucrat with a kinky streak who died of a “massive pelvic wound” and had his eyes burned out with acid. It’s only the first episode of True Detective Season 2, and things are already getting pretty weird. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » WikiLeaks' Latest: An Even More Massive Trove of Sony Documents

Monday 22 June 1:56:00 UTC 2015

Newsweek is one of many outlets to report that Wikileaks' latest dump is a trove of Sony's company emails and other documents that consists of even more individual pieces than the 200,000-plus leaked in April. Included, says the Newsweek story, are "276,394 Sony Corp. communications, including email, travel calendars, contact lists, expense reports and private files." One interesting tidbit revealed … [Link]

Mashable » 13 photos capture the glory of beating Brazil in FIFA's women's World Cup

Monday 22 June 1:33:38 UTC 2015

Australia-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia’s soccer team, the Matilda's, have upset Brazil in a historic FIFA women’s World Cup win in Canada With Brazil's first conceded goal of the tournament, Australia's Kyah Simon snuck in a shot in the 80th minute that saw the Matilda's win 1-0. The Monday morning shock victory dumped Brazil out of the tournament and moved Australia through to the quarter-final … [Link]

Mashable » 6 classic characters the next 'Jurassic World' needs to bring back

Monday 22 June 1:12:44 UTC 2015

Lostworld2Feed-tw Feed-fbColin Trevorrow's Jurassic World is a rare species, as it serves not only as a successful continuation of the series, but also as an opportunity to rewrite or reconnect with the events of the sequels that came after Jurassic Park hit it big 22 years ago. After all, bringing B. D. Wong's Dr. Henry Wu back into the picture provided some … [Link]

Mashable » The 50 best U.S. companies to work for as a new dad

Monday 22 June 0:55:46 UTC 2015

FatherhoodFeed-tw Feed-fbThere has been a steep change in American family life in the last 30 years. Across the country, most children now grow up in dual-income households where the division of labor at home is, increasingly, split between parents. Forward-thinking companies are waking up to this fact and are adapting to the evolving demands of their male and female employees. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » If Father’s Day had a theme song, it might be this Jean-Luc Picard remix

Monday 22 June 0:26:32 UTC 2015

Stewart-picardFeed-tw Feed-fb It's Father's Day, and if there are two things all dads universally love, it's dance music and the Star Trek franchise. This remix, by YouTuber Eclectic Method, throws together some of Patrick Stewart's iconic lines and moments as the USS Enterprise's philosophical captain Jean-Luc Picard. Listen to the musical tribute and have the quote "How infinite in faculty" stuck in … [Link]

Mashable » Scenes from Charleston's 'Unity Chain' event

Monday 22 June 0:07:51 UTC 2015

Ap685370841032Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday evening, thousands of residents from the Charleston area converged on the roughly 2.5-mile-long Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge connecting Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in a memorial event dedicated to the memories of the nine people killed Wednesday night at a historic church in Charleston See also: Somehow, after so much sorrow, Charleston is still willing to forgive According … [Link]

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