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.
Popular Science » Dutch Citizens Sued Their Government To Act On Climate Change And Won
For the first time ever, a judicial body has ordered the government of a country to do something about climate change. In a ruling issued yesterday in the Netherlands, The… [Link]
Slashdot » Virtually Climb El Capitan With Google's First Vertical Street View
mpicpp writes: Google Maps is incorporating its first vertical Street View by allowing users to virtually climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. To capture the 3,000-foot ascent up El Capitan Google relied on the skills of mountain climbers Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell. "People around the world will now be able to virtually experience the unique act … [Link]
New Scientist – News » For an easy birth, stop thinking about it
Civilisation is robbing women of their capacity to give birth naturally, warns obstetrician Michel Odent (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » What is artificial blood and why is the UK going to trial it?
As it struggles to recruit more blood donors, the UK's National Health Service has announced it will start testing transfusions with lab-grown blood by 2017 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » UK Authority's Local Digital Launches Eligibility Checker API
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release. Local Digital’s Deferred Payment Agreement (DPA) Calculator and Eligibility Checker API was met with great interest at a recent event to launch the product. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OGC Requests Community Input on OGC SensorThings API Standard
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Solo ‘Batman’ Film Rumored To Be In Works With Affleck to Direct
We all knew this news was inevitable. They are not just going to cast a new Batman and Joker and then put them into side movies (Suicide Squad, Dawn of Justice). We all figured this was the start of a new Batman franchise. What might make the news upsetting to some who have been against the Ben Affleck casting choice … [Link]
Mashable » Women fend off makeup shaming by posting half made-up selfies
Ladies are defending their right to wear makeup, sans judgement Women on Instagram have been posting pictures of themselves with only half their faces covered in makeup, with the hashtag #ThePowerOfMakeup. The trend is meant to highlight how transformative makeup can be, and how there's nothing shameful about wearing it. The posts come after YouTube makeup sensation Nikkie Tutorials posted a … [Link]
Popular Science » We’re Entering A Sixth Mass Extinction, And It’s Our Fault
These days, sadly, it’s par for the course to hear of new additions to the list of myriad ways that irresponsible human activity is ruining planet Earth. The list is long and… [Link]
Mashable » As Ebola stubbornly hangs on in Guinea, cases pop up in Sierra Leone
CONAKRY, Guinea — Despite hopes that the deadly Ebola outbreak could soon be contained in West Africa, it shows no signs of abating in Guinea and may be flaring up once more in Sierra Leone as people are flouting rules limiting travel meant to stop it. The election in Guinea in October adds a new layer of worry for Guineans and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Mozilla WebVR, Yammer, CloudBoost, Diffbot Clients
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Beer-league softball team's ultra-serious Instagram account is amazing
You might think that co-ed beer-league softball is not something to be taken too seriously In that case of a squad called The Stinkmitts at least, you'd think wrong. Very wrong See also: Stunning sunset turns Fenway Park into surreal field of dreams The Stinkmitts are a team from Toronto, according to Deadspin, which brought their excellence to our attention. They … [Link]
Mashable » Guy records doctors talking trash during surgery, walks away with $500,000
A man in Virgina was awarded $500,000 from a lawsuit after he inadvertently recorded medical professionals talking about him while he was under anesthesia The man, who remains unnamed, intended to record his interaction with his doctor before receiving a colonoscopy in order to recall the care instructions that the doctor provided, according to the Washington Post. However, when he played … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Signals from the OReilly 2015 Solid Conference
Practitioners, entrepreneurs, academics, and analysts are coming together in San Francisco this week to discuss the Internet of Things and the new hardware movement at the O’Reilly 2015 Solid Conference. Below we’ve assembled notable keynotes and interviews from the event. … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things you need to know about the Supreme Court marriage equality case
The Supreme Court will soon rule on Obergefell v. Hodges, a case that challenges the constitutionality of state gay marriage bans. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, it could essentially require every state in the nation to allow same-sex couples to marry See also: Supreme Court gay marriage decision could end debate over children's well-being That may … [Link]
Slashdot » The Vicious Circle That Is Sending Rents Spiraling Higher
jones_supa writes: Skyrocketing rents and multiple roommates — these are the kinds of war stories you expect to hear in space-constrained cities such as New York and San Francisco. But the rental crunch has been steadily creeping inland from coastal cities and up the economic ladder. Bloomberg takes a look at the vicious cycle that keeps rents spiraling higher. People … [Link]
Popular Science » Super-Thin Electronic Textile Could Dress You In Video
In the future you won’t have to worry about your coworkers finding out that you’re wearing the same shirt as yesterday, because you’ll be able to change its color and… [Link]
Mashable » USA's 'Mr. Robot' may have cracked the code to compelling tech TV
USA’s new hacker thriller, Mr. Robot, is not a hack-of-the-week show. It's not a world where you meet characters, and check in with the gang each week. It's not a show that aims to be like any other technology-centered drama on TV See also: First promo for USA Network's 'Mr. Robot' goes into the mind of a not-so-average hacker And that's … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Japan score the most beautiful goal of the Women's World Cup
Japan is the defending Women's World Cup champion for a reason, y'all Never has the Nadeshiko's all-for-one skill and saavy been better displayed than it was on Tuesday night, when Japan scored the most beautiful goal of the 2015 Women's World Cup so far See also: USA beats Colombia to advance in Women's World Cup: 3 things we learned The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Go Check Out This Gallery Of Stunning Jon Snow Fan Art
I will not say anything about Jon Snow from Game of Thrones right now in case some of you still haven’t watched your DVR’s finale from this season. But let’s just say, sifting through this fan art over at ComicsAlliance put a small tear drop in one eye. 
Ah, the feels. But to see all the different style he is … [Link]
Mashable » The Confederate flag is a symbol of racism. But here's where it still flies high.
Confederate flags are coming down across the United States — from the state capitols of South Carolina and Alabama to the state flag of Mississippi, with many companies including Amazon, eBay and Alibaba banning sale of the flag See also: Charleston residents: Take down the Confederate flag But there are still parts of country where the flag is still plainly visible, … [Link]
Slashdot » Why We Need Certain Consumer Drone Regulations
stowie writes: In the last week, state and federal firefighters have fought more than 270 wildfires in California. Here's the problem: firefighters are seeing more unauthorized consumer drones flying over active wildfires. Maybe the drone owners don't know or maybe they don't care, but temporary flight restrictions are placed over wildfire areas due to the aircraft used to help contain … [Link]
Popular Science » U.S. Military Wants To Blow Up Landmines With Lasers
Since their invention, landmines have scourged battlefields, lying in wait for unsuspecting foes before erupting with devastating force that damages life and limb, and… [Link]
Mashable » Pink flamingo receives brand new prosthetic leg after injury
A Brazilian flamingo will no longer have to stand on just one leg. Zookeepers at the Sorocaba Zoo in southeastern Brazil fitted a Chilean flamingo with a prosthetic leg, which was donated by a local prosthesis manufacturer after the 6-year-old bird fractured it a month ago See also: Special 'boots' give this injured cow another chance at walking "To prevent … [Link]
Mashable » Did One Direction know Zayn was leaving last year? An investigation.
One Direction announced their new fragrance today called Between Us, but there's a more important story here. A closer look at the marketing campaign's timeline suggests that the band kept a big secret for a while. It seems that the band knew Zayn Malik intended to quit the band well before his departure was announced in March 2015. Between Us promises … [Link]
Mashable » Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson flies into stands for MLB's craziest catch this year
We saw a dad catch a foul-ball barehanded while feeding his baby on Tuesday night, but this web gem from Josh Donaldson on Wednesday might actually have that beat Donaldson, a third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, absolutely soared into the stands to snag a pop foul in the eighth inning, and give pitcher Marco Estrada a chance at MLB … [Link]
Popular Science » Racehorses Are Getting Faster Over Time, Study Says
Humans have been racing horses, and watching horse races, for thousands of years. How has horse racing changed over that time? The horses got faster, as we observed in this… [Link]
Popular Science » Ford Store Offers 3D Printable Models
Ford sells printed and printable 3D models via a partnership with imaging company TurboSquid for popular models like the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, and all-new Ford GT. [Link]
Mashable » Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announces 2016 presidential candidacy
Showing no worries of superstition, Louisiana Gov. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal became the 13th Republican to officially announce his candidacy for the party's 2016 presidential nomination. Lucky number 13? Jindal jumps into GOP presidential race. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) June 24, 2015 See also: Why are so many Republicans running for president? Jindal tweeted the announcement, and posted a series of videos … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Super Mario World Gets “Game of Thrones-ified” [Video]
A shot-for-shot parody of the Game of Thrones intro done Super Mario World Style. [Steven Jase] The post When Super Mario World Gets “Game of Thrones-ified” [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 50 artery-frying foods coming to the Minnesota State Fair
Gird your arteries: the Minnesota State Fair released its 2015 menu and it's dripping in double deep-fried trans fat. The annual event, which runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, attracts the most attendees of any state fair in the country. And a crowd's got to eat. See also: 27 Foods That Hooked Up and Made Delicious Babies This year, fairgoers can … [Link]
Mashable » Bobbi Kristina Brown moved to hospice care as condition deteriorates
Five months after she was discovered unresponsive in her bathtub, Bobbi Kristina Brown has been moved to hospice care. The daughter of Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston was found face-down in a tub in her Atlanta home on Jan. 31, almost three years after her mother's body was found in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Shortly afterward, … [Link]
Slashdot » The Open Container Project and What It Means
An anonymous reader writes: Monday saw the announcement of the Open Container Project in San Francisco. It is a Linux Foundation project that will hold the specification and basic run-time software for using software containers. The list of folks signing up to support the effort contains the usual suspects, and this too is a good thing: Amazon Web Services, Apcera, … [Link]
Mashable » Bear regrets ever messing with this cat
In Alaska, roaming black bears are hardly an uncommon sight. But Anchorage resident Darlis Elliott had quite the surprise when her Savannah cat, Nani, went head-to-head with a curious black bear that had wandered onto the porch. Because Nani doesn't appreciate unannounced visitors. And, since cats possess more sass and evil magic than anyone, it was hardly surprising that Nani … [Link]
Mashable » Food photo series inspired by 'The Shining' would make Jack a hungry boy
Heeeeere’s cupcakes! In the 35 years since it thoroughly creeped audiences out in theaters, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining has remained a staple for horror movie buffs, including photographer Davide Luciano and food stylist Claudia Ficca. See also: Photographers Find Creative Ways to Deal With Irritating Potholes For their latest project, the duo paid tribute to the cult classic with an equally … [Link]
Popular Science » Prescription Pill Makes You Forget To Be Addicted To Drugs
Addiction is more complex than a chemical need for a particular substance—it’s a conjunction of circumstantial and social cues that remind an addict that they need to take a… [Link]
Mashable » Little girl has no time for slow pokes on the diving board
Nothing is worse than someone delaying your pool time. Some people are more patient than others, but this toddler has no problem letting everyone know that she means business when it comes to summertime activities She will grow up to do great things one day. A 7-year-old upstages Pharrell at his own concert 2-year-old does perfect rock star impression while … [Link]
Popular Science » Flytrex Drone Transports Beers, Sandwiches, Other Basic Necessities
Maybe what’s stopping drone deliveries isn’t just the massive logistical hurdles of short-range unmanned flights, combined with legal obstacles and public skepticism of small… [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Radeon R9 Fury X Launched, Independent Benchmarks, HBM Put To the Test
MojoKid writes: AMD officially launched the Radeon R9 Fury X based on their next generation Fiji GPU and HBM 3D stacked DRAM memory. Fiji is manufactured using TSMC's 28nm process. At its reference clocks of 1050MHz (GPU) and 500MHz (HBM), Fiji and the Radeon R9 Fury X offer peak compute performance of 8.6 TFLOPs, up to 268.8 GT/s of texture … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Get ready for the leap second – it could be the last one ever
On Tuesday night the clocks will stand still at 23:59:60 to keep our time in sync with the universe. But does our high-speed world demand a new solution? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Rush: A Very Dark StarCraft Fan Film [Video]
Somewhere, on a remote terran colony… A short StarCraft fan film by Freddie Wong. [RocketJump] The post The Rush: A Very Dark StarCraft Fan Film [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Parts Of Your Brain Go Berzerk On Microsleep
If you try to function normally after you’ve pulled an all-nighter, your eyes start to drift shut no matter how much you try to keep them open. But what happens in the brain… [Link]
Popular Science » Really Never-Before-Seen Images from NASA's History
The Gemini program taught NASA how to really live and work in space. And a new book is showcasing unseen images. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Divergent Microfactories Unveils 3-D Printed Car at Solid
Kevin Czinger, founder and CEO of Divergent Microfactories, unveiled today at Solid a completely 3-D printed car that makes use of node-like aluminum components to build a chassis that is lightweight, strong and completely modular.
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Mashable » Google Hangouts go big with new Chromebox for large meeting rooms
It’s no secret that Google Hangouts are a cheap and easy way for businesses to videoconference, and Chromeboxes — dedicated hardware for bringing Hangouts to TVs — have made it easy for many offices to integrate their existing equipment. There are limitations, however. Big conference rooms mean people who aren't close to the microphone or camera will have a hard time … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WaveMaker Gateway Allows Enterprises to Share APIs Outside Company Walls
WaveMaker, a platform-as-a-service provider, has announced the WaveMaker Gateway. The new offering allows companies to open APIs to third parties for consumption. Prior to WaveMaker Gateway, the company's API tools were limited to publishing, wrapping and sharing APIs within a single enterprise.
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Mashable » 'Dukes of Hazzard' star defends the Confederate flag in all-caps rant
Former Dukes of Hazzard star and Georgia congressman Ben Jones is fuming over what he says is an attack on the Confederate flag In a lengthy, all-caps post on his personal Facebook page, Jones — an actor who served four years in the United States House of Representatives from 1989-93 — defended the flag's use, calling it a "symbol that represents … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Enthusiast Builds Computer Without The Micro
Credit: James Newman A British man who is building a 16-bit computer by hand fears it may not fit into his house. James Newman’s machine is so big because he’s using individual transistors rather than an integrated chip. According to Newman, the idea of the project is to build a computer he can literally see working. That means using an old-school … [Link]
Mashable » It may take more than just female managers to close the gender wage gap
Women help women. At least that is what happens in the ideal workplace, particularly as women rise to management positions and use their power and influence to promote female employees whose careers and earnings may have been stifled by gender discrimination. Research shows that women in the United States make 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, partly as a … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Brings Office To Android Smartphones For Free
Mark Wilson writes: After a few weeks in preview, Microsoft Office is now available for Android smartphones. Despite Microsoft's mobile-first, cloud-first philosophy, it has actually taken some time to bring the world's most popular office suite to Android phones — it joins the tablet version of the suite that was released last year. Just like the tablet editions, the phone … [Link]
Mashable » Investigation: U.S. and European investors profit from Yemen bombing
The retirement money of American and European state employees is partially invested in a company that has made parts for bombs dropped on Yemen Journalists from reported.ly analyzed documents, some of them from Wikileaks, that traced the complicated trail of shipment of US-designed bomb parts across the world to their final destination as part of the Yemeni conflict The bomb parts … [Link]
Mashable » For first time, a court orders a government to act on global warming
In a landmark victory for climate activists, a court in the Netherlands ruled Wednesday that the government must take action to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming Brought by 900 Dutch citizens and climate activists, it is the first successful court case anywhere in the world that ordered a government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hague District … [Link]
Mashable » What the hellish heat in Pakistan has been like
A scorching heat wave that has plagued Karachi, Pakistan for the past week, with temperatures reaching 113 degrees Fahrenheit, may be coming to an end The high temperature dropped below 100 degrees in the sprawling port city of Karachi on Wednesday, reaching a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Associated Press The heat wave has killed more than 830 … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to keep an international workforce aligned and engaged
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. The CEO's number one responsibility is to set the company’s vision and create a framework for success. Ensuring this success by designing a communication architecture and clear escalation path for information is the difference between stagnation … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Glowing world of rainbow corals found in the Red Sea
Corals that switch from green to deep red when exposed to ultraviolet light could provide a new toolkit for biomedical imaging 
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New Scientist – News » Antarctic Yeti crabs cling to hot jets and farm bacteria
Crowds of blind, hairy crabs huddle together around life-giving vents and seem to cultivate bacteria on their coats in the icy depths of the Southern Ocean 
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Mashable » U.S. 'will not abandon families' under new hostage policy
President Obama signed an executive order on Wednesday makes it easier for families to pay ransom and secure release for U.S. citizens held hostage by terrorist groups abroad The Department of Justice issued a statement on Wednesday saying it won't try to prosecute family members of hostages who pay ransom in order to secure their release. However, the statement is more … [Link]
Mashable » British teens fined for stealing Auschwitz artefacts on school trip
LONDON — Two British teenagers have admitted to stealing artefacts from Auschwitz while on a school trip of the former Nazi death camp The two 17-year-olds took part of an old hair-cutting machine, two pieces of reinforced glass from the warehouses and some buttons. See also: A Sunday stroll through Auschwitz The boys attend the private, £15,000-a-year Perse School in Cambridge, … [Link]
Mashable » You no longer need a Facebook account to use Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger just moved one step closer to messaging domination. The social network no longer requires people to have active Facebook accounts to use its messaging app, Facebook announced Wednesday See also: 5 tips to make Facebook Messenger work better for you Now, when people in the United States, Canada and Venezuela who don't have Facebook accounts download Messenger, they will … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning sunset turns Fenway Park into surreal field of dreams
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is the most hallowed yard in Major League Baseball. It was even more magical on Tuesday night when an absolutely stunning sunset turned the ballpark into a surreal dreamscape as the Sox hosted the Baltimore Orioles See also: A woman's touching quest to get Grandpa to Fenway one last time A tornado watch … [Link]
Mashable » Android phones officially join the Microsoft Office pool
Got an Android phone? You can now run Microsoft Office natively, no strings attached. As we reported last month, Microsoft rolled out its new Word, PowerPoint and Excel to Android users who signed up to be "testers," but on Wednesday it made those apps available to all. See also: 5 easy apps to help you survive share house living Office apps … [Link]
Slashdot » US Military To Develop Star Wars-Style Hoverbikes With British company
New submitter amalcolm writes: The U.S. military may soon be zooming around on Star Wars-style hoverbikes. U.K. based Malloy Aeronautics has joined forces with Survice Engineering to develop the vehicles for the Department of Defense. "The Department of Defense is interested in Hoverbike technology because it can support multiple roles," said Mark Butkiewicz, who works for Survice. "It can transport … [Link]
Mashable » Gassy alien planet is similar to our Neptune but has a huge, comet-like tail
A weird alien planet orbiting a star 33 light-years from Earth has a tail. The Neptune-sized planet, named Gliese 436b, was seen transiting (passing in front of) its star in 2007, but now, new observations of the world from the Hubble Space Telescope shows that the planet's atmosphere is actually evaporating. Gliese 436b is sloughing its hydrogen atmosphere out into space … [Link]
Mashable » The stuff of science fiction: New Intel tech brings fantasy to your living room
This kind of technology used to be reserved for your imagination — like sending your personal robot out to fetch the newspaper, deleting a computer document by making a paper-crumpling gesture with your hand or even watching a hologram of your mother wish you a happy birthday But now, with the introduction of Intel RealSense, those dreams can come to life … [Link]
Popular Science » Poop Vandalism Mystery Ends In Huge Victory For Your Genetic Rights
Police were seeking a “devious defecator": the person responsible for leaving piles of poop in the aisles of a grocery store outside Atlanta. So to help out, the company that… [Link]
Mashable » Activists to send drone with abortion medication to women in Poland
Women seeking an abortion in a country where the practice is illegal routinely find ways to circumvent the law In Poland, that will soon include receiving abortion medication via a drone On Saturday, four women's rights groups will launch a drone carrying abortion medication from the German-Polish border town of Frankfurt an der Oder. The 11-pound drone will fly to Slubice, … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Go Rock Climbing On Google Street View
It's pretty clear by now that there is no street, canyon, ocean, zip line, or frozen lake that Google will not photograph for their Street View feature in Google Maps. [Link]
Slashdot » "Invite-Only" Ubuntu Mobile-Powered Meizu UX4 Goes On Sale
Mickeycaskill writes: Chinese manufacturer Meizu and Ubuntu developer Canonical have released the MX4 smartphone, but prospective owners will have to 'earn' an opportunity to buy the phone by playing an interactive origami game. Players are limited to three chances per day and this is the only way to buy the smartphone as it will no go on wider sale at … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why 'RNA world' theory on origin of life may be wrong after all
The discovery of a relic inside our cells is shaking up our understanding of the origin of life – a marriage of RNA and proteins may be how it all really began (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » Weird fossil worm with legs and spikes finally reveals its head
First we had Hallucigenia the wrong way up. And what some people thought was the head was actually squashed guts. Now we can finally look it in the eye 
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New Scientist – News » Blood test for pancreatic cancer could catch disease in time
The concentration of a protein in the blood could allow doctors to screen people for a cancer that has one of the worst survival rates 
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New Scientist – News » Construction resumes on Hawaii's Thirty Meter Telescope
After a two-month pause and potential game over, construction on the biggest telescope on Mauna Kea will resume – but protests continue 
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Mashable » David Cameron definitely doesn't know what FFS stands for
LONDON — David Cameron doesn't have a great track record when it comes to the modern English language. See also: British MPs freak out after David Cameron's incredible 'masosadism' gaffe There was that time he accused Ed Balls of "masosadism", the time he spoke of the General Election as "career-defining" instead of "country-defining", and even the deeply disturbing occasion when he … [Link]
Mashable » Internal organs swimsuit lets you literally bare it all
Now that summer's officially here, it's time to bare those toned internal organs you've been hiding all winter Thankfully, there's a swimsuit for that. See also: 21 Neckties for Every Type of Nerd 
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Image: AmazonBlackMilkClothing's "Dem Guts" swimsuit has been sold out on its website since grasping the Internet's attention in 2014. But as BuzzFeed … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Attendify API Helps Developers Create Event Apps
Event management can be achieved with much more finesse thanks to handy tools like dedicated apps. Attendify helps event coordinators to create their own private apps that enable them to share information, manage the event, create a social experience for users, build community and more. The platform focuses on providing effective apps that engage and create an exciting experience for … [Link]
Slashdot » Security Researcher Drops 15 Vulnerabilities for Windows and Adobe Reader
mask.of.sanity writes: Google Project Zero hacker Mateusz Jurczyk has dropped 15 remote code execution vulnerabilities, including a single devastating hack against Adobe Reader and Windows he reckons beats all exploit defenses. He said, "The extremely powerful primitive provided by the vulnerability, together with the fact that it affected all supported versions of both Adobe Reader and Microsoft Windows (32-bit) – … [Link]
Popular Science » This Bizarre Spiked Worm Used To Roam The Earth
With a scientific name like Hallucigenia sparsa, you just know that this is going to be one weird-looking critter. Hallucigenia were arthropods (related to spiders, crabs,… [Link]
Popular Science » Why Is This Planet Acting Like A Comet?
Some planets that are now small, hot, and rocky may have started off as icy giants like Neptune. Orbiting too close to their stars, their gassy shells boiled off until all… [Link]
Mashable » Circa goes on 'indefinite hiatus' after failing to find a buyer
News app Circa, once a media darling for its mobile-first approach, has announced that it is going on an "indefinite hiatus" after it was unable to find someone to buy the company. In a Medium post entitled "Farewell to Circa News," CEO Matt Galligan admitted that while they had succeeded in their goals of making a high-quality mobile news platform, Circa … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands expected at Charleston pastor's memorial
The Reverend and State Senator Clementa Pinckney, who was killed alongside eight others at Bible study in Wednesday's shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, will lie in state at a ceremony that is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. See also: Charleston church pastor was a senator and civil rights leader You can watch live … [Link]
Popular Science » Lexus Unveils The Lexus Of Hoverboards
Set in the far-off year of 2015, the 1989 film Back To The Future: Part II features a complex meditation on fate and foreknowledge of events. More importantly, it also has… [Link]
Mashable » Canadian police helicopter broadcasts graphic sex conversation over loudspeakers
Hey, HBO, we found the stars of True Detective Season 3. The crew of a Winnipeg police helicopter accidentally activated their chopper's public address system while having a graphic conversation about oral sex. See also: 1920s erotic postcards are today's PG-13 selfies #Winnipeg, please accept our sincerest apologies for last night's conversation that was broadcast via Air 1#whoops http://t.co/Gvka7fTaCy — Winnipeg … [Link]
Mashable » Impressive tent modelled after Tube train has returned to Glastonbury Festival
LONDON — Thousands of people descended on Worthy Farm in Somerset on Wednesday, as campers grabbed the best spots to pitch their tents. But one stood out above all the rest: the Tube train tent The 20-person tent, which is modelled on a London Underground carriage, costs more than £1,200 ($1,800)First spotted by The Guardian at Glastonbury Festival last year, it … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Orders Dutch Government To Finally Take Action On Climate Promises
New submitter Errol backfiring writes: Although the Dutch government has promised to make sure carbon emissions are lowered considerably, they have consistently failed to take action. Dutch climate group Urgenda and Dutch citizens have gone to court to force the government to take action, and the verdict (linked page is in Dutch) is that the government must reduce emissions by … [Link]
Mashable » Hoax alert: A drone didn't hit a plane taking off from New York
A shocking video showing a drone clipping the wing of a Southwest plane is what a flyer's nightmares are made of. But this video is fake. The footage was widely shared after it was posted to YouTube on Tuesday. People claiming to have recorded the video when leaving JFK airport in New York also copied the footage and uploaded it … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Smart building: Building bridges between IT and facilities
With the proliferation of IoT-enabled systems and devices across the physical environment, the IoT is already embedded in the enterprise, often deep inside the industrial infrastructure. Generating terabytes of data, sensor-laden objects — lighting, HVAC systems, thermostats, beacons, and others … [Link]
Mashable » Queen Elsa comforted a 3-year-old after she was attacked with racist comments
Like many other little girls her age, 3-year-old Samara loves to dress up like Queen Elsa from Frozen. However, what was meant to be a fun day at a Disney-themed event quickly spiraled downward. At the Watergardens shopping center in Melbourne, Australia, a woman and her two daughters allegedly made racist comments toward Samara, which her mother, Rachel Muir, posted about … [Link]
Mashable » London's Blobfish Cafe might house 3 of the 'world's ugliest animals'
LONDON — Forget the owl bars and cereal cafes; there's a new bizarrely themed pop-up coming to town that could eclipse all bizarrely themed pop-ups that came before it. See also: London is getting an owl bar next month featuring cocktails and live owls Remember the blobfish? It was crowned 'world's ugliest animal' a couple of years back, and in a … [Link]
Mashable » Google exec dies in accident at Cannes festival
The Cannes Lion festival, a gathering of the global advertising industry, took a tragic turn this week. A Google executive died in an accident during the ongoing weeklong event, according to the company. Google has declined to release the executive's name or details of the incident out of respect for the family, which is traveling to France. “We lost a loved … [Link]
Mashable » Neon nights: When 'liquid fire' powered New York City
1957Times Square Lights.Image: Andreas Feininger/ Time Life/Getty ImagesNew York blazes like a magnificent jewel in its fit setting of sea, and earth, and starsTHOMAS WOLFE, "THE WEB AND THE ROCK", 19391957Times Square Lights.Image: Andreas Feininger/ Time Life/Getty ImagesIt was for photographs of New York, such as these taken for LIFE magazine, that Andreas Feininger (1906-1999) attained fame. A trained architect, Feininger turned to … [Link]
Mashable » All the different ways the Supreme Court could rule on same-sex marriage
The United States Supreme Court is just days away from deciding a key same-sex marriage case, which could either be a sweeping victory or a stunning defeat for LGBTQ advocates. How the court, or each justice, will vote is still anybody's guess. But unlike in 2013, when procedural technicalities allowed the court to avoid deciding whether same-sex marriage is a constitutional … [Link]
Mashable » Rick Ross arrested for pistol-whipping a construction worker
Rick Ross was arrested at his mansion south of Atlanta Wednesday morning on charges related to his pistol-whipping a construction worker, according to the Associated Press. See also: Big Bird is actually a really solid rapper The 39-old-rapper was taken into custody for kidnapping, aggravated assault and aggravated battery charges. A judge has reportedly denied Ross bond. WSBTV-2 reported that Ross … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's new campaign video: 'Being LGBT does not make you less human'
Hillary Clinton's latest campaign video offers a look at one of her biggest 2016 campaign platforms: marriage equality. Simply titled "Equal," the two-and-a-half minute clip features a diverse group of same-sex couples getting engaged, delivering their vows and cradling their children. See also: Even in 1969, Hillary Clinton had bold ideas — and bold pants "Being LGBT does not make … [Link]
Mashable » Ozzy the pug may have a mean mug, but it's all a front
Ozzy the Mean Mug Pug may have some rough looking features, but she's a sweetie at heart. The adorable smush-face was recently rescued by E.J and Jennah Coughlin from Hollywood, California after Ozzy's previous owner abandoned her at the groomers. See also: Doug the Pug recreates Kim Kardashian's sexiest selfies Ozzy's mean mug has seen a lot of attention on Instagram … [Link]
Mashable » The 9 best indie games of E3 2015
This year’s E3 show had a huge number of fun and inspiring creations from independent designers and developers. Here are the nine best indie games that we played on the show floor In this day and age, indie doesn't mean exactly what it used to. Many of the games on this list are made by small teams, but have been scooped … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Probably Won't Be the First Martian
pacopico writes: In a new biography on him, Elon Musk goes into gory details on his plans for colonizing Mars. The author of the book subsequently decided to run those plans by Andy Weir, the author of The Martian. Weir's book is famous for its technical acumen around getting to and from The Red Planet. His conclusion is that Musk's … [Link]
Mashable » The one thing Apple Music's rivals agree on about the Taylor Swift incident
LOS ANGELES — After Apple responded to Taylor Swift's concerns by reassuring everyone that Apple Music will indeed pay artists for subscribers' three-month trials, its rivals all reacted in chorus: We already do that. Mashable asked Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody and Google Play Music to give us their two cents on Apple's reaction to Swift's letter, which somehow both criticized Apple Music's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Selection for a 'speed gene' behind increase in racehorse speed
Racehorses have been getting steadily faster since 1850, challenging the belief that thoroughbreds had already reached their speed limit 
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Mashable » 6 apps to streamline your professional life
A key component of being professional is organisation, yet many business practices seem outdated and cumbersome in today's technology-driven world. From holding onto receipts for expense reporting to filing business cards away for networking opportunities, there's a lot to keep track of. It's time to simplify See also: Don't panic: 6 tips for being productive without Wi-Fi 1TripIt Travel can be … [Link]
Mashable » Fluffy little dog attempts to howl, can barely muster a growl
Caleb the pup has the soul of a wolf, but he's still perfecting his howl Case in point, this sweet video of the dog attempting to imitate a passing siren. Not quite the majestic howl he was going for, but at least he's got the attitude down. Saint Bernard puppy chasing a GoPro is all you need today Man in … [Link]
Mashable » 5 hacks to help you plan the perfect date
Forget about spending hours (and hundreds of pounds) planning the perfect date. The Internet is your best ally when it comes to planning a unique experience with your significant other; you just need to know how to combine the innumerable dating tips into actionable strategies. See also: 10 bright ways to hack your morning routine Try these five hacks to make … [Link]
Mashable » Hey girl, Ryan Gosling thinks you should only eat cage-free eggs
Hey girl, I know it's been a while since your every thought was devoted to Ryan GoslingChris Pratt keeps being so gosh darn charming, and it's not like you ever stopped loving Ryan; it's just that things aren't how they used to be. But he still cares — about you, and about the animals. The actor and meme shared an open … [Link]
Mashable » Saint Bernard puppy chasing a GoPro is all you need today
It's okay; you can put your heart back in your chest now. A playful Saint Bernard puppy had a lot of slobbery love to give while chasing a GoPro around his backyard. He may only be 10-weeks-old, but his ability to love everything in sight is already fully developed. The same can also be said for his slobber game. Man … [Link]
Slashdot » Building the Face of a Criminal From DNA
Dave Knott writes: It sounds like science fiction, but revealing the face of a criminal based on their genes may be closer than we think. In a process known as molecular photo fitting, scientists are experimenting with using genetic markers from DNA to build up a picture of an offender's face. Dr. Peter Claes, a medical imaging specialist at the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 8-Bit Philosophy: Is Technology Killing Your Creativity? (Star Wars + Heidegger)
Press Start for “Is Technology Killing Your Creativity?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and concepts with quotes, teachings, and more. [Wisecrack] The post 8-Bit Philosophy: Is Technology Killing Your Creativity? (Star Wars + Heidegger) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Fallout 4 Character Creation Process [Comic]
Note: If you’re reading this from the front page of the site, be sure to “click” on the comic to start the animation! 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Creating a Tortilla Sandwich in Space is Complicated Business [Video]
Watch as Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti shows us how she makes a mackerel, quinoa, and leek cream tortilla while aboard the ISS. ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is currently living on board the International Space Station for her long duration mission Futura. Food is an important item in space, also on the psychological side; that’s why astronauts are allowed a certain … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Borderlands Vinyl POP Figures
Fans of the Borderlands series, behold: Pop has recently released a series of super-cute Borderlands vinyl POP figures that will look fantastic sitting on a shelf in your geek den! As far as I’m concerned, I’m getting the Claptrap figure! [Borderlands Vinyl POP Figures – $9.99] The post WANT: Borderlands Vinyl POP Figures appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
Mashable » Doctors finally reveal the real reason for manspreading
After years of manspreading, comedian Mark Malkoff has finally revealed the cause of this act. Although manspreading was once perceived as rude, inconsiderate and selfish, totally real doctors are now blaming the disorder manspreaditis, which permanently keeps their legs spread apart. 3-year-old girl delivers 'Just Do It' speech better than Shia LeBeouf Owning a pet dinosaur is a terrible idea … [Link]
Mashable » Confederate flag removed from Alabama Capitol grounds
A Confederate flag that flew over the grounds of the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery was taken down with little fanfare Wednesday morning on orders of the state's governor, according to a new report. See also: Not just South Carolina: Leaders across U.S. call for removal of Confederate monuments Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, a Republican, said it was "the right thing to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Joke on the Internet [Comic]
[Source: Jim Benton on Tumblr | Jim Benton (Official) | Like “Jim Benton” on Facebook | Follow “Jim Benton” on Twitter] The post A Joke on the Internet [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The 'Forza' special edition Xbox makes car noises when you turn it on
Forza celebrates its 10th birthday this year, and to celebrate Microsoft is releasing a special limited edition Xbox One console. The "Forza Motorsport 6 Limited Edition Console" ditches the standard Xbox One black for a lighter blue, and it features a Forza-branded racing stripe. It also makes car noises when you turn it on. The $399 package includes the newest Xbox … [Link]
Mashable » 11 historic American places that could soon be gone forever
The Grand Canyon, New York's South Street Seaport and Miami's Little Havana may seem like very different places, but they all have one thing in common: They're at risk of neglect or development that could change their character forever. The National Trust for Historic Preservation included 11 locations on its annual list of America's most endangered historic places. See also: Do … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Seconds of Summer just revived the doge meme for some strange reason
Leave it to an Australian boy band to revive a meme you probably haven't seen in two years. On Wednesday, 5 Seconds of Summer inexplicably changed its Twitter name to "DOGE SOS" and updated its Twitter profile and header photos to pictures of the Internet's favorite shiba inu. See also: 5 Seconds of Summer guitarist set on fire in pyrotechnics mishap … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Takes Over NYC's Free WiFi Project
dkatana writes: Google's new Smart Cities venture Sidewalk Labs announced the purchase of Intersection, the new company behind the LinkNYC project. nGoogle wants to speed up the developing of free internet access to New York residents and visitors, as a way to gather more information about their activities. Users of the pylons will provide the company invaluable data about their … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The future of car making: Small teams using fewer materials
Around two billion cars have been built over the last 115 years; twice that number will be built over the next 35-40 years. The environmental and health impacts will be enormous. Some think the solution is electric cars or other … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift has inspired a peace treaty between indie labels and Apple Music
Taylor Swift has helped independent record labels shake off their concerns about Apple Music. Two major independent labels made peace with Apple's new streaming music service on Wednesday. The Beggars Group, an independent label that has represented The White Stripes, Vampire Weekend and Adele, joined Merlin, a prominent digital rights agency, and the Worldwide Independent Network, which speaks for the indie … [Link]
Mashable » Boston Marathon bombing survivors speak at Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's sentencing
BOSTON — More than 30 victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and their family members are expected to describe the attack's impact on their lives before a judge formally sentences bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death Wednesday. See also: 'Eye for an eye': Survivors and officials react to Tsarnaev's death sentence In May, a federal jury condemned Tsarnaev to die for bombing … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Hurtle Into The Sky
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is, like a fledgling bird, starting to stretch its wings and show off the latest tricks it can do. Of the three similar planes in the F-35… [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon’s June Blowout Movie Sale: Up to 80% Off on Best-Selling Titles + Other Deals
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 80% off on various best-selling titles such as X-Men: Days of Future Past, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and more! –Up to 80% Off on Best-Selling Titles Other Great Deals: –Christopher Nolan Director’s Collection (Blu-Ray) (Memento / Insomnia … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What If Star Wars Ships Crashed Into Famous Earth Cities? [Picture Gallery]
Paris, France-based artist Nicolas Amiard used photoshop to portrait what famous cities could look like if ships from the Star Wars Saga crashed into them. Ok, the scale might be wrong on some of them, but who cares? I don’t think this is the goal of the exercise! 
[Nicolas Amiard on Behance | Via Geekologie] The post What If Star … [Link]
Popular Science » A Sleek Digitally Augmented Router Offers "Autocorrect For Your Hands"
Last year, Alec Rivers, a recently minted computer science Ph.D. from MIT, had a problem. He and his co-founder Ilan Moyer had created a digitally augmented power tool and… [Link]
Mashable » Job hunting? Check out 170+ openings at CBS, Reuters and more
Are 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]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 9 Greatest Years in the Life of Studio Ghibli
You cannot bring up Studio Ghibli as a geek and not smile. They have brought us so many amazing animated classics. So many in fact, any fan of animation can tell you it is quite hard to pick a favorite (My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and so many more). But like any good animation studio, Studio Ghibli has had some … [Link]
Slashdot » Learn-to-Code Program For 10,000 Low-Income Girls
theodp writes: In a press release Tuesday, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) announced it was teaming with Lifetime Partner Apple and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on its Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to engage 10,000 girls in learning computing concepts. "Currently, just 25 states and the District of Columbia allow computer … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Cripples Windows Update To Prevent Incompatible Drivers
jones_supa writes: A file called Disable_Windowsupdate.exe — probably malware, right? It's actually a "helper" utility from Samsung, for which their reasoning is: "When you enable Windows updates, it will install the Default Drivers for all the hardware no laptop which may or may not work. For example if there is USB 3.0 on laptop, the ports may not work with … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Magic Mike' was written by elementary school kids
After three long years, the hotly anticipated sequel to Magic Mike (titled Magic Mike XXL) will hit theaters on July 1. While most adults know that the franchise is just a vehicle for us to get some one-on-one time with Channing Tatum's abs, the movie means something totally different to innocent little kids With this in mind, Jimmy Fallon asked … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Listen to Jean-Luc Picard Dropping Some Sick Beats: The “Jean-Luc Picard” Remix [Video]
A fun new remix paying homage to Star Trek: TNG’s Jean-Luc Picard by the always awesome Jonny Wilson from Eclectic Method. [Eclectic Method] The post Listen to Jean-Luc Picard Dropping Some Sick Beats: The “Jean-Luc Picard” Remix [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The most interesting men in the world: 2015 NBA Draft edition
Hope springs eternal among downtrodden NBA fan bases this time each year. The cold reality of what is and the cruel regret of what was both fade away, replaced instead by the intoxicating allure of what could be. We speak, of course, about the NBA Draft — that annual spectacle of ambition and promise where dreams are realized, jackpots are hit, … [Link]
Slashdot » Car Hacking is 'Distressingly Easy'
Bruce66423 points out a piece from the Economist trying to rally support for pressuring legislators and auto manufacturers to step up security efforts on modern, computer-controlled cars. They say, Taking control remotely of modern cars, for instance, has become distressingly easy for hackers, given the proliferation of wireless-connected processors now used to run everything from keyless entry and engine ignition … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS has minted its own currency
A series of photos showing gold coins embossed with designs are reportedly the Islamic State's newly minted currency, according to Syrian activists. While the images have not been independently verified, they do match planned designs for currency that the group released last year. The photos were posted to the Twitter account of activist group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. They show … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the stereotype-busting commercials that won Cannes' first-ever award for kickass women
For years, Madison Avenue has worked out of the same playbook: men are beer-swilling, BBQ-tending couch-potatos; women stern, attractive mothers juggling household chores, boys play sports, girls play with dolls, et cetera, et cetera, ad nauseum That's a massive oversimplification, of course, but the point is that when advertisers need to get a message through to a mass audience, it's easy … [Link]
Mashable » Raury, rap's newest star, will use Periscope to stream his music festival
If the name Raury doesn't ring a bell, you're already late The 19-year-old rapper from Atlanta is on the rise, headlining his very own music festival on June 26 called Raurfest. He's also jumping into the tech world, joining Periscope to connect with audiences and to livestream the festival. On June 24, he'll livestream a typical day in Atlanta, showing fans … [Link]
Mashable » Tired of crowdsourced reviews? Ritz-Carlton concierges offer their travel expertise for free
Quick: You've just arrived in a new city, and you want to find a great restaurant for dinner. How do you choose? In the age of Yelp and TripAdvisor, the answer is often online reviews that offer a crowd-sourced answer to any question a traveler could ask. The "wisdom of the crowd" can be unreliable, though, which is why the Ritz-Carlton … [Link]
Mashable » Airline passenger's 'cracker rage' strands fellow passengers for almost 24 hours
In the classic case of one person ruining it for everyone else, one airline passenger's disruptive behavior was powerful enough to prompt a flight diversion, during which his fellow passengers were stranded on the terminal floors of Belfast International Airport. It started out simply enough: 42-year-old passenger Jeremiah Mathis Thede requested another helping of snacks during a transatlantic flight from Rome to … [Link]
Mashable » California's largest blaze of the year burns 17,500 acres in San Bernardino mountains
UPDATED 9:00 a.m. ET: This story has been updated to reflect wildfire information as of Wednesday morning. Firefighters reached 33% containment of the Lake Fire currently sweeping through the San Bernardino mountains, according to the National Interagency Coordination Center’s incident management situation report released Wednesday morning. The Lake Fire broke out June 17 in a parched state suffering through one of its … [Link]
Slashdot » Aussie Telco Caught Handing Over User Mobile Numbers To Websites Without Consent
AlbanX writes: Australian telco Optus has been nabbed passing its customers' mobile phone numbers to third-party websites without the customers' knowledge or consent. The practice, known as HTTP header enrichment, aims to streamline the process of direct billing for customers, but they're not happy. The discovery was made by a user on the telco forum Whirlpool, and Optus confirmed it. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dutch government loses world's first climate liability lawsuit
In a landmark ruling, a court in the Hague has ordered the Dutch government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25 per cent by 2020 
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Mashable » Migrants use Eurotunnel chaos to try board trucks bound for Britain
Traffic has resumed in the tunnel beneath the English Channel, but lines are still long for trucks traveling between Britain and France following a day of disruption by striking port workers. See also: Death in the Mediterranean: What's driving the 2015 migrant crisis Illegal migrants trying to cross into Britain are taking advantage of the snail's-pace traffic to sneak onto trucks … [Link]
Mashable » How you can do less to achieve more in your career
I was in a Starbucks this morning and looked around. Every single person I could see — dressed in his or her business finest — was perched in place, looking down at a phone. Swiping, texting, and furrowed brows galore Being busy seems to be the national pastime. Just think: How many times have you picked up your cell phone at … [Link]
Mashable » This is why stop-motion karate needs to be a thing
Is that all you got? Two dudes with clearly too much time on their hands take karate to the next level by delivering a flurry of 2D punches, kicks and flips. For a couple of yellow and white belts, they could give Jet Li a run for his money. We're scared to think of what a black belt could do. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 24 June 2015
100 Big Data Architecture Papers (Anil Madan) — you’ll either find them fascinating essential reading … or a stellar cure for insomnia. Software Companies Leaving UK Because of Government’s Surveillance Plans (Ars Technica) — to Amsterdam, to NYC, and to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Android Hacker's Handbook – $24.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Android Hacker's Handbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-25 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Queen may have to leave Buckingham Palace because it needs repairs
LONDON — It's one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world, but beyond the gold painted gates and fine stone facade, Buckingham Palace is just like any other ageing building — it's in need of some serious repairs. See also: Elizabeth in the army: When the Queen was a truck mechanic The palace requires new plumbing, wiring and and hasn't … [Link]
Mashable » Families of U.S. hostages won't face prosecution for paying ransoms to terror groups
President Obama is clearing the way for families of U.S. hostages to pay ransom to terror groups without fear of prosecution, as the White House seeks to address criticism from those whose loved ones have been killed in captivity. The hostage policy review to be released Wednesday will also state that the U.S. government can help facilitate communications with terrorists on … [Link]
Mashable » 15 photos that capture Earth's turbulent drama and blissful serenity
The deadline is rapidly approaching for National Geographic’s 2015 Traveler Photo Contest with the first place contestant winning an eight day National Geographic Photo Expedition through Costa Rica and the Panama Canal. See also: These photos capturing Earth from above are absolutely ethereal Photographers from all over the world are encouraged to apply before the June 30 deadline, with entries ranging from landscapes, … [Link]
Mashable » Alien-like worm with a mouth in the middle of its belly invades U.S.
A bizarre invasive worm with its mouth in the middle of its belly has been found in the United States for the first time, according to new research. The New Guinea flatworm (Platydemus manokwari) is only a couple of millimeters thick but grows to be up to 2.5 inches (65 millimeters) long. As its name suggests, the worm is a New … [Link]
Mashable » 5 easy apps to help you survive share house living
Whether you're 22 or 32, living with housemates can be a messy situation You may learn a lot about iguana care from that Swedish exchange student, but you're also going to have to deal with a lot of long, strange hairs in the shower drain. It's never going to be easy, but here are five apps that might make the whole … [Link]
Mashable » The 'world's first' Cornish pasty drive-through is coming to Britain
LONDON — Pasty lovers, rejoice: your meat and pastry fix will soon be easier to get than ever before. A drive-through restaurant serving Cornish pasties, cream teas and a whole host of other baked goods is opening at the end of June in Pool, Cornwall. The restaurant is said to be a "world first" by owner Marion Symonds, revolutionising the pasty … [Link]
Mashable » Australian ISP admits giving customer phone numbers to websites
The Australian Internet service provider (ISP), Optus, has been providing the mobile phone numbers of customers to websites they have accessed. Optus has defended the practice, claiming personal details are only provided to trusted partners. "When consumers browse the internet, information about the device they’re using is passed onto website owners in order to optimise websites for those users," an Optus … [Link]
Slashdot » The Town That Banned Wi-Fi
An anonymous reader sends a story from The Guardian about Green Bank, West Virginia, a small town housing the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. There are other telescopes nearby, too. Because the telescopes are so sensitive, stray electromagnetic signals are strictly regulated in the surrounding area, which is called the National Radio Quiet Zone. But the town is running into a … [Link]
Mashable » For China's blue-collar workers, this startup offers loans for iPhones
China is still a country where people prefer to pay up-front — often with wads of cash. Taking out a loan to buy a car is still uncommon and some people avoid a mortgage and pay for a house in cases full of cash. But not everyone has so much cash at hand. One Shanghai-based startup is hoping to bring China's … [Link]
Mashable » Neanderthal could have been modern human's 'great-great-grandparent'
One of the earliest modern humans in Europe had a surprisingly recent Neanderthal ancestor, revealing the two species likely interbred there, according to a new study. The Neanderthal relative was so close to the modern human on the family tree that it could have been the equivalent of a great-great-grandparent, the research suggests. SEE ALSO: See photos of humanity's closest relative … [Link]
Mashable » This app uses your Apple Watch to share your social media contact details
Using mobile devices to wirelessly exchange contact information was popular even way back in the days of the Palm Pilot Now a new app called youPass promises to bring the same kind of ease-of-use digital business cards to the world of the Apple Watch See also: How the Apple Watch could reinvent fashion as we know it Presented well over a … [Link]
Mashable » 14 gadgets to make your summer festival season so much better
LONDON — People can get put off festivals because of the whole camping thing; the lack of power, the absence of general comfort and – this is a big one – the scarcity of clean toilets. Sometimes it all adds up and starts to feel like more trouble than it's worth. See also: 11 Glamping Essentials for the Unadventurous Because you … [Link]
Mashable » Surprise package with 13 live snakes arrives in Australia
In a slithery discovery, biosecurity officials in Australia have discovered 13 live snakes in a parcel arriving from Indonesia. The first inkling something was amiss was the description of "mixed powders" on the boxes, which were opened at Melbourne’s international mail facility. Upon opening the containers, authorities quickly realised the sender was hiding something sinister inside: the package contained 13 live … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is C++ the Right Tool For This Project?
ranton writes: I am about to start a personal project which I believe should be done in C/C++. The main reasons I have for this are the needs to manage memory usage and disk access at a very granular level and a desire to be cross-platform. Performance is also important but I am unlikely to spend enough time optimizing to … [Link]
Mashable » Ford debuts car-share pilot in 6 U.S. cities and London
Taking on everything from traditional car ownership, car rental alternatives like Zipcar and Car2Go, as well as your standard public transport options, Ford announced Tuesday it would be testing a car-share program in a number of American cities. The pilot program, called "Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing," will run through November and allow 14,000 people in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Portland, Oregon, Chicago … [Link]
Mashable » Woman finds unpleasant latex surprise in her Krispy Kreme doughnut
There can occasionally be consequences from eating doughnuts beyond cellulite. Expectant mom Ria Findlay bit into her Krispy Kreme doughnut expecting to find a creamy, caramel center — instead she found a blue latex glove See also: Norway sends first donut into space The soon-to-be mother of two had never tried a filled doughnut before, and her first experience may have … [Link]
Mashable » American drug smuggler who faked his own death lived secretly in Australia for 40 years
The 40-year mystery of a fugitive U.S. drug smuggler who faked his death has been solved — after a man was reported dead in an Australian coastal town. In 1974, 37-year-old Raymond Grady Stansel Jr. was indicted in Florida for smuggling more than 12 tonnes of marijuana from Central America. He was arrested with a stash of $25,000 in cash, receipts … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2158: Slip under the radar!
Sometimes the undiscovered wants to stay that way! If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Slashdot » WikiLeaks: NSA Eavesdropped On the Last Three French Presidents
Earthquake Retrofit writes: The NY Times is reporting that WikiLeaks has released "material which appeared to capture officials in Paris talking candidly about Greece's economy, relations with Germany — and, ironically, American espionage." The information was leaked "a day before the French Parliament is expected to definitively pass a controversial security bill legalizing broad surveillance, particularly of terrorism suspects." 
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Mashable » Warner Bros. to cease licensing 'Dukes of Hazzard' toy cars with Confederate flags
Warner Bros., the studio behind the making of The Dukes of Hazzard became the latest corporation to eschew selling products featuring the Confederate flag Tuesday. Warner Bros. Consumer Products will no longer license die-cast replicas and vehicles model kits based off the TV show that feature the Confederate flag, a spokesman told Vulture. “We have elected to cease the licensing of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Jon Stewart go gray in this 'Daily Show' timelapse
Since Jon Stewart announced his plans to leave the Daily Show after 16 years in February, the Internet's done its best to prepare for the looming farewell. In this timelapse from editor Billy Chasen, shows how the iconic host as he (and thankfully his show's production values) have changed over the years. Comedian Trevor Noah is set to take over … [Link]
Mashable » Lexus just unveiled what it calls a real, working hoverboard
Lexus posted a video on Tuesday for a vehicle we've all dreamed about but never thought possible: a real hoverboard. The video is short, and doesn't show the user actually riding it, but we do see the hoverboard, called SLIDE, hovering above the ground just before a skateboarder ditches his traditional board and hops on See also: The Hoverboard Is … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking photo shows cop singing to little girl after father dies in car crash
A heartbreaking photo snapped by a bystander in Brighton, Colorado shows a police officer attempting to distract a 2-year-old girl after she and her family were involved in a deadly car wreck on Thursday. The devastating car crash killed the father instantly, so when officers arrived they did their best to distract the little girl while paramedics attended to the mother … [Link]
Mashable » These extraordinary cartoon pancakes will make you drool
An Australian father and son team are creating the most marvelous pancake art ever to be spotted in a pan. Known as Tiger Tomato, the Melbourne-based duo — who won't reveal their identities — cook up coloured cartoon art in a frying pan. The arty family have always had a love of pancakes, and told Mashable Australia in an email … [Link]
Mashable » Smooth dad catches foul ball barehanded while feeding baby
Something happens when you become a father. Many call it the Dad Reflex. Although this new intuition can help you protect your child from falling, it can also make you simultaneously look cool and stupid in front of thousands of people on national TV. See also: Water slide-loving dog is having a better summer than you One dad flexed his new … [Link]
Mashable » Tools for 'Shawshank' prison escape allegedly smuggled in raw meat
As officials continue to hunt for two escaped prison inmates in upstate New York , on the lam since June 6, more details about how they made their Shawshank Redemption-style escape are coming to light, including how the killers got the necessary tools The prison worker that conspired with the convicts allegedly smuggled the tools in raw meat, District Attorney Andrew … [Link]
Mashable » A newbie's guide to the Diddy-UCLA football beef, kettlebell and all
One day after music mogul Diddy was arrested on the campus of UCLA for allegedly attacking a football coach who had yelled at his son, a reserve Bruins cornerback, the most absurd sports story of the summer only got more bizarre On Tuesday, a defensive Instagram post from Diddy's son, a gold-medal throwback tweet from a peripheral player in this post-modern … [Link]
Slashdot » Your Next Allstate Inspector Might Be a Drone
New submitter cameronag writes: Following on the heels of EasyJet's plan to inspect planes with drones, insurance giant Allstate has received FAA clearance to test drones for insurance inspections. The company plans to use drones to inspect roofing, weather damage, and collapsed structures, among other things, and says the technology will ultimately speed up claims processing. Read more of this … [Link]
Mashable » Remember James Horner with this playlist: 'Titanic,' 'Avatar' and more
LOS ANGELES — The work of legendary film composer James Horner, who on Tuesday was confirmed dead in a plane crash, was vast as it was diverse Name one of your favorite blockbusters and the 61-year-old composer was likely the maestro behind its film score: Titanic, Avatar, Braveheart, Field of Dreams, Karate Kid, Aliens, The Land Before Time, Jumanji, The Perfect … [Link]
Mashable » Abandoned dog and his 'guide dog' best friend seek loving home together
Best friends Glenn and Buzz are abandoned dogs with a special relationship: Buzz helps guide Glenn, who has vision problems. But the unusual pair needs a loving home. The two dogs were recently found abandoned in Hartlepool, England, according to ABC News, and were taken in by a Stray Aid, an agency in Coxhoe, England that helps place stray dogs in … [Link]
Mashable » James Horner confirmed dead in small plane crash, agency says
James Horner, the Academy Award-winning composer whose film scores shaped dozens of modern classics including Titanic, Braveheart, Apollo 13, Field of Dreams, Aliens, and Avatar, died in the crash of a single-engine plane he was piloting, his agency confirmed Tuesday. Authorities found the flaming wreckage of the plane, registered in Horner's name, on Monday morning. Horner was unaccounted for and presumed … [Link]
Mashable » Google jumps into medicine with wearable health tracker
The same company that gave us Google Glass is now working on another kind of wearable: a health tracker Google has developed a wristwatch-like device that can track your pulse, activity level, heart rate and skin temperature. The big difference between this new device and the company's Android Wear platform is that the new tracker is intended for medical use. The … [Link]
Mashable » Global warming emissions interactive shows which countries are currently at fault
One of the biggest sticking points in international climate negotiations has been the disparity between the countries that have up until now contributed the most greenhouse gas emissions to cause global warming, and the countries that represent the future of emissions growth. Looking at a snapshot of emissions from 2012, using the World Resources Institute's (WRI) innovative CAIT Climate Data Explorer … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Review: REST United Automatically Generates SDKs for REST APIs
REST United is a fairly new online application for automatically generating SDKs for REST APIs. REST United features an easy-to-use interface that allows users to build automatically generated SDKs (REST API libraries) with customizable documentation and code samples.
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Slashdot » Who Owns Your Overtime?
HughPickens.com writes: Fran Sussner Rodgers writes in the NY Times that a little-noticed change in the American workplace is about to occur. Later this month the Department of Labor is expected to announce an adjustment to the Fair Labor Standards Act raising the salary threshold for overtime from $23,660 per year to at least double that threshold. In 1975, the … [Link]
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