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 » Facebook now lets you add links on its mobile app without opening a browser
Facebook on Thursday rolled out an update to its mobile app that lets you find web links to share without having to switch over to your web browser Now all you have to do is look for the small link symbol that appears above the phone's virtual keyboard alongside the "Tag Friends" button. Tapping that brings up a new screen where … [Link]
Slashdot » WiFi Offloading is Skyrocketing
dkatana writes: WiFi Offloading is skyrocketing. This is the conclusion of a new report from Juniper Research, which points out that the amount of smartphone and tablet data traffic on WiFi networks will will increase to more than 115,000 petabytes by 2019, compared to under 30,000 petabytes this year, representing almost a four-fold increase. Most of this data is offloaded … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Clueless' musical is, like, totally happening
This Clueless news is making us all totally pause. Amy Heckerling, the writer behind Clueless, confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that a Clueless musical was in the works See also: The 'Clueless' Closet Is Real, and You Can Own It “I’ve written what they call 'the book,' and it’s a jukebox musical," Heckerling said in the interview. Which means … [Link]
Mashable » Mike Posner's NSFW 'Be As You Are' video is a motivational comeback
It’s been a minute since we've heard from Mike Posner, the man most famous for being cooler than you. But now he's stepping back into the spotlight with a new look, sound and outlook with his "Be As You Are" video, the first visual from his comeback EP, The Truth. The NFSW video features people of all shapes, sizes, ages, … [Link]
Slashdot » DARPA Is Already Working On Designer Organisms To Terraform Mars
MarkWhittington writes: Space visionaries dream of a time when human beings will not only settle Mars, but will terraform the Red Planet into something more Earth-like, with a breathable atmosphere, running water, and a functioning biosphere. Evidence exists that Mars was more or less Earth-like billions of years ago before the atmosphere leached away into space and the water became … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Easily Develop Web APIs with APISpark
Fully hosted and managed by Restlet, APISpark is the first Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) dedicated to the creation, hosting, management, and consumption of Web APIs. APISpark helps you host apps, manage existing APIs, and document APIs, all with a minimum of extra programming. APISpark is free-to-use for an unlimited number of APIs with up to 10 concurrent clients.
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Mashable » Firefighters save pregnant dog from house fire
Firefighters played heroes for a dog exposed to smoke in a house fire Local news station KKTV reports that the fire department in Pueblo, Colorado rescued a pregnant dog after a fire broke out in a home Thursday morning. See also: Heartbreaking photo shows cop singing to little girl after father dies in car crash Taken this morning at a #fire, … [Link]
Mashable » Analyzing the top NBA Draft prospects by their favorite emoji
Nothing bares our true subconscious souls like our choice of emoji So, with the NBA Draft on Thursday night, let's analyze the top prospects accordingly — by what their favorite emoji reveal about their character and potential as future stars See also: Express yourself: NBA's Mike Scott explains his sweet emoji tattoos NBA Draft prospects have been asked every question imaginable … [Link]
Mashable » Family of Charleston shooting victim is on a mission to prove #HateWontWin
Alana Simmons and her family aren’t seeking justice through violence and riots for the Charleston church shooting where her grandfather and eight others were killed. They’re seeking justice with a powerful hashtag instead: #HateWontWin Simmons challenged people on social media to post pictures engaging in acts of love and compassion with the hashtag to prove that humans are capable of more … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a first taste of Apple HomeKit in action
After more than a year of Apple teasing its smart home platform, we're finally getting a look at how some of the first HomeKit-enabled products will work with Siri. In a series of demos held in New York City this week, Mashable got an up-close look at how HomeKit product owners will be able to use their voice (with the help … [Link]
Mashable » 7 artists you still can't find across the streaming universe
Like flies dropping, many digital holdouts — who once refused to allow their music to be streamed or downloaded — have changed their minds over the years Spotify converted legacy acts like Metallica, Pink Floyd and Red Hot Chili Peppers to the streaming side. Meanwhile, newer big guns including Beyoncé, Coldplay, Adele and Björk have waited months after releasing their albums … [Link]
Slashdot » Average Duration of Hiring Process For Software Engineers: 35 Days
itwbennett writes: Despite the high demand for tech workers of pretty much all stripes, the hiring process is still rather drawn out, with the average time-to-hire for Software Engineers taking 35 days. That's one of the findings of a new study from career site Glassdoor. The study, led by Glassdoor's Chief Economist Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, analyzed over 340,000 interview reviews, … [Link]
Mashable » Huge black hole wakes up ravenous after decades of slumber
A huge black hole in deep space is stirring after 26 years of slumber The black hole, which is part of a system called V404 Cygni, is chowing down on its companion star about 8,000 light-years from Earth. It has been more than 20 years since scientists have seen this kind of extreme activity from these particular bodies in deep space. … [Link]
Mashable » A woman will direct John Green's most controversial female character in 'Looking for Alaska'
Looking for Alaska has found a director — one who might be able to change the story's two-dimensional "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" heroine into a three-dimensional character. Bestselling author John Green revealed on Twitter Wednesday that Paramount's long-in-the-wo~ adaptation of his first novel is now in the hands of Rebecca Thomas, the self-described "writer/director/lady" behind the well-received 2012 indie flick Electrick Children. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Australia Lets A Military Drone Fly Free On The Coast
For the first time ever, an Australian military drone is getting permission to fly in normal skies. In May, Airservices Australia, an Australian government-owned company that… [Link]
Mashable » Antonin Scalia's Obamacare dissent proves he's a secret 'Harry Potter' fan
Accio justice. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, upset by the court's 6-3 decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act on June 25, read aloud a dissent filled with artistic word choices, including a term used by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series. See also: The 7 most 'jiggery-pokery' lines in Antonin Scalia's Obamacare dissent "The Court's next bit of interpretive … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Internet Game Database, Mozilla Canvas, BlockCypher
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 » Vogue says Cara Delevingne's bisexuality is a 'phase,' Internet demands apology
Cara Delevingne is more than a supermodel — she's an actress and social media star who also happens to be bisexual 
See also: Caitlyn Jenner is poised to become a fashion icon in her own right But the latter is what Vogue magazine described as a "phase" in its July 2015 cover story on the 22-year old, prompting Internet outrage and a … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Tests Code Repository Service
An anonymous reader writes: VentureBeat notes that Google has begun testing an unannounced service to host and edit source code repositories as part of its cloud platform. It's called Cloud Source Repositories, and it's currently being beta-tested. "Google is taking a gradual approach with the new service: It can serve as a 'remote' for Git repositories sitting elsewhere on the … [Link]
Popular Science » Unmanned SpaceX Rocket Blows Up During Launch
[Update 6/28/2015 at 2:13 p.m.]During a press conference, SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell said that the explosion may have originated from an overpressurization event in the rocket's second stage, but they're still trying to pinpoint the exact cause. The Dragon cargo capsule continued relaying data briefly after the explosion. Although it eventually went up in flames as well, the good news … [Link]
Mashable » Watch every episode of Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show,' first to last, starting Friday
Comedy Central is digging into the Daily Show archives for a special 42-day send-off for Jon Stewart. Starting Friday, Stewart superfans can head over to the Comedy Central website or app and watch every episode of Daily Show with Jon Stewart ever See also: Watch Jon Stewart go gray in this 'Daily Show' timelapse That is, if you can stay up … [Link]
Popular Science » Nasty Pool-Dwelling Parasite Is On The Rise
If you’re headed to the pool to beat the summer heat, just try not to swallow the water: the number of incidents of the parasite Cryptosporidium has increased in recent… [Link]
Mashable » This monkey is more regal than you'll ever be
Angel is an 18-year-old Java Macaque who isn't going to let being a monkey stop her from looking her best Angel's human, Teresa Bullock, carefully grooms the little monkey with the utmost care, which is fitting since Angel handles the pampering like the royalty that she is. Legs crossed, shoulders back, head up and totally preening We can all only … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Chris Pine May Star in ‘Green Lantern’ Reboot
We all like Chris Pine. Most of us like Green Lantern. So if you put these two things together, you might just come out on the other end with something people like. After that last Green Lantern film, they could probably cast a phone book as Hal Jordan and it would still be a better film. But Chris Pine is … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new self-driving cars hit streets of Mountain View
Google took another step toward taking self-driving cars mainstream on Thursday, after the company announced that its new prototype vehicles are already cruising the streets of Mountain View, California This new breed of car, a two-door pod-shaped vehicle that Google said it built from scratch, was engineered from the ground up to be self-driving See also: Google wants self-driving cars on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » UPDATE: Man Sends Thousands of Bottle Caps to Bethesda to Pre-Order Fallout 4; Bethesda Agrees!
Remember the story we posted last week about a gamer who sent in 11.2 pounds of bottle caps (About 2,240) to Bethesda as currency to pre-order Fallout 4? Well geeks, Bethesda as answered his request, and since he was the first to attempt this, they will honor the pre-order! Now how unbelievably cool is that, right? I certainly hope they … [Link]
Slashdot » Editor of 'Reason' Discusses Federal Subpoena To Unmask Commenters
mi points out an article from Nick Gillespie, editor of libertarian website Reason, who was recently asked by the federal government to provide identifying information on anonymous commenters from one of the site's blog posts. Not only was Reason issued a subpoena for the commenters's identities, but they were also placed under a gag order, preventing them from even mentioning … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters in Hawaii block construction of one of the world's largest telescopes
Hundreds of protesters in Hawaii have blocked the construction of what would become one of the world's largest telescopes Native Hawaiians say the billion-dollar, 18-story observatory called the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) will harm sacred land on the Big Island's Mauna Kea mountain. The protesters gathered more than 9,000 feet up the mountain to block workers who intended to install … [Link]
Mashable » Coach K uses a secret Twitter account to spy on Duke players
Fresh off winning his fifth NCAA championship and with three players projected to be picked in the first round of Thursday's NBA Draft, it's clear Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is doing many things right. And one of those things, the college basketball mastermind just revealed, is using a secret Twitter account to spy on his players. See also: The most interesting … [Link]
Mashable » Tech toolkit: 5 things marketers need to know about the smartwatch
This article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. The Apple Watch is blowing up. Analysts predict that around 15 million units will be sold this year. That's a great start. To compare, Android Wear sold 720,000 units in 2014. And while Apple hasn't released sales numbers, an … [Link]
Mashable » Apple patent reveals iPhones could get better at tracking your friends
Future iPhones might be able to better tell you where people are and how to find them Apple has filed two new patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that could make geofencing and location sharing features significantly more useful — and borderline creepy, AppleInsider found. See also: How to set up iPhone location-based reminders The first patent, which … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Internet of Things is a temporary term
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. In this week’s Radar Podcast, OReillys Mary Treseler chatted with Pilgrim Beart about co-founding his company, AlertMe, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Making a Birdhouse is Like 'Hello World' for a Versatile Factory Robot (2 Videos)
Many millions of American students have been called on to construct a wooden birdhouse as part of a middle- or high-school shop class. To make a birdhouse from wood and nails may not requite advanced carpentry, but it does take eye-hand coordination, object recognition, the ability to lift constituent pieces, and to grasp and wield tools — and each of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Boopsie's API Brings Digital Comics and Graphic Novels to Public Libraries
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 1,000 MPH Car Close To Completion
What’s planned to be the first 1,000 mph car has come a step closer with the fitting of the tailfin that will keep it on a straight line. Bloodhound is now scheduled for its first public run in November. As we’ve previously covered, the British based Bloodhound project has been in the works since 2008. It incorporates three engines: a … [Link]
Mashable » Bomb squad blows up suspicious suitcase at Los Angeles airport
A police bomb squad blew up a suitcase at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, after smoke was seen coming from the bag. The controlled explosion took place outside Gate 22A, located in Terminal 2 at LAX. Clothes were strewn about the suitcase after the explosion. See also: Airlines change cockpit policies after deadly crash ABC7 in Los Angeles reported on … [Link]
Mashable » In a first for Nintendo, the next 'Fire Emblem' will allow same-sex marriage
Fans will be able to pursue same-sex relationships in the next iteration of Nintendo's role-playing game Fire Emblem, a first for the long-running franchise and the publisher. In the upcoming Fire Emblem Fates, fans can purchase two different versions of the game — Conquest and Birthright — that will affect their created character's main romantic interest. In Conquest, your character, regardless … [Link]
Popular Science » Ready For Your Jetpack? You Can Buy One Next Year
Jetpacks are about to go on sale, so curmudgeons of the world can at last retire their canard that we are not living in the promised future. The New Zealand-made Martin… [Link]
Popular Science » Find The Fossils Of London With This Interactive Map
Rocks and fossils from all over the world make up sculptures, buildings, and even sidewalks, their long journey completely unnoticed by millions of people who walk by them… [Link]
Mashable » NBA vagabond Luke Ridnour has been on 4 teams in 2 days
As of Wednesday morning, NBA veteran Luke Ridnour was a member of the Orlando Magic, the team he joined last summer. By Thursday morning, however, he had been swapped to the Oklahoma City Thunder — via the Charlotte Hornets, via the Memphis Grizzles, via the Magic. That capped a whirlwind 25 hours of trades that made Ridnour a member of no … [Link]
Popular Science » Insurance Agents Are Pretty Freaked Out About Climate Change
Rarely does a document prepared by an insurance group read like an apocalyptic screenplay. But it does happen. In this case, Lloyds, a storied insurance market put out a… [Link]
Popular Science » Doctors Are Using Lasers To Treat People With Severe Psychological Conditions
In the middle of the 20th century, lobotomies were a relatively common treatment for people with severe mental illnesses. The controversial procedure surgically destroyed… [Link]
Mashable » First big heat wave of the summer to grip Spain, France and UK
A heat wave is forecast to envelop much of continental Europe and the UK during the end of June into the first week of July, potentially setting records from Spain to England Competitors in the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament, for example, may have trouble dealing with temperatures that may reach the low-to-mid 30s Celsius (up to the mid-90s Fahrenheit) in the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Developers Score Instant NFL Data Via the Sportradar API
Muscles and bones won’t be the only things getting crunched when the National Football League kicks off its 2015 season in September. Thanks to a new deal between the NFL and Sportradar US, on-field performance data for each player will also be getting crunched thanks to a new API and RFID chips embedded in each player’s shoulder pads.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Mashape Adds Analytics To Its API Marketplace
Moving to give developers more insights into how APIs are being used within its API Marketplace, Mashape today added free API analytics tools to its portfolio.
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Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' trailer finds everyone in zombie denial
Welcome to the early days of the apocalypse: Where it's the internet — not zombies — that are the problem At least, that's according to Kim Dickens' Madison, who reacts as anyone would when some pimpled teen was trying to tell you that people were eating each other See also: You probably won't get zombie outbreak answers on the 'Walking … [Link]
Mashable » All-male 'Ghostbusters' remake with Channing Tatum probably won't happen
The all-male Ghostbusters remake is doomed. Though an all-female remake starring Melissa McCarthy is currently in production, plans for a follow-up all-male spinoff starring Channing Tatum are falling apart. In a previous interview, Tatum said plans for the remake were "nowhere near" starting. Reid Carolin, Tatum's producing partner and a co-writer of both Magic Mike films, solidified these sentiments in a … [Link]
Mashable » Ditch your car in Gotham for this badass Bat-Bike
Holy burning rubber, Batman. There have been many improvements made to the Batmobile over the years — including a debatable flight feature — but nothing says dynamic duo more than this Batman-inspired two-seat motorcycle. See also: How Much Would It Cost to Be Batman in Real Life? [INFOGRAPHIC] The folks over at Game Over Cycles have created their own version of … [Link]
Mashable » Lenovo's 'PC on a stick' is just like Intel's, but $20 less
Remember Intel's tiny Compute Stick PC that fit in the palm of your hand? Lenovo is making something just like it. The Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300 is the computer maker's owns stab at the "PC on a stick" category. Like Intel's Compute Stick, the computer plugs directly into the a TV or computer display's HDMI port and turns it into a … [Link]
Slashdot » Wi-Fi Router's 'Pregnant Women' Setting Sparks Vendor Rivalry In China
colinneagle writes: When one Chinese technology vendor, Qihoo, launched a new Wi-Fi router with a safety setting for "pregnant women," a rival vendor took offense to the implication that their routers might be dangerous. Xiamo, which also sells Wi-Fi routers, took to its page on Chinese social media site Weibo to denounce Qihoo's pregnant women mode as a "marketing tactic," … [Link]
Mashable » Don't even pretend you're not excited for the new 'Heroes Reborn' trailer
It's getting harder and harder to keep our expectations in check as the trailers for Heroes Reborn roll out, especially while watching this latest spot Remember how good Season 1 was? This latest trailer for the show, which will be paneling at San Diego Comic-Con on Sept. 24, feels like that first year: a little dark, a little hopeful, and … [Link]
Mashable » Russia's former Olympic city of Sochi under water after flash floods
KIEV, Ukraine — Russia's Black Sea city of Sochi, the host of last year’s Winter Olympic Games, is being pounded by torrential rains that have caused flash floods. Local authorities are struggling to manage, as rain continues to pour down on the resort city for the second straight day, causing river levels to rise as much as 4 feet, Interfax news … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX rocket tries to land vertically, then explodes in new video
A new video released by SpaceX Thursday shows one of its rocket stages flying down from the sky to attempt to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. While the landing, which took place on April 14, wasn't exactly successful, the rocket stage did make it to the barge before blowing up. The video is shot from an … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » POLYPODIS: When High Heeled Shoes Meet Tentacles
Polypodis is a pair of unique high-heeled shoes that were created by shoe designer Kermit Tesoroo, and while they’re probably not all that comfortable, they certainly look stunning. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Batman: Arkham Knight’ Is Full of Superman Easter Eggs
Perhaps in a subconscious move by Rocksteady to set up the awesome brawl between these two in the upcoming Dawn of Justice movie, seems there are a bunch of Superman Easter Eggs inside Arkham Knight. You don’t have to look very far to find references to the Man of Steel in Gotham—Arkham Knight is bursting with Superman easter eggs. So … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gentle sex? Females just as feisty as males over reproduction
Males compete for sex, females choose – ever since Darwin, we've assumed that's how nature works. Time for a rethink? (full text available to subscribers)
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Mashable » Screech from 'Saved By the Bell' is going to jail for 4 months
There’s no hope with dope — or with bar fights, as Saved By the Bell's Dustin Diamond recently learned. The former child star has been sentenced to four months in jail for stabbing a man in a Wisconsin bar last Christmas. Judge Paul Mallory of Port Washington, Wisconsin, ordered Diamond to report to jail Saturday. The actor also got 15 months' … [Link]
Slashdot » Supreme Court Upholds Key Obamacare Subsidies
HughPickens.com writes: Retuers reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6 — 3 in favor of the nationwide availability of tax subsidies that are crucial to the implementation of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, handing a major victory to the president. It marked the second time in three years that the high court ruled against a major challenge … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Is Launching Microsoft's Hologram Technology To The Space Station
One of Microsoft's most ambitious projects of the last few decades is HoloLens, a prototype headset that displays holograms over the real world as you look around. Also known… [Link]
Mashable » Bubbles the 2-legged dog runs around with his 3D-printed cart
There's no slowing down Bubbles the dog. Despite being born with only two legs, this little pup has no troubling getting around, thanks to some handy 3D-printed carts. Judging by Bubbles' inability to sit still, it's safe to say that he's enjoying his mobility (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id … [Link]
Mashable » Disney is now selling food shaped like poop
Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is generating some buzz by selling crap — and no, not the kind of crap that's emblazoned with a Disney logo A new establishment in the Animal Kingdom called Zuri's Sweet Shop is peddling sweet chocolatey treats that are shaped like animal dung (lest you forget which park you're in) See also: This model is in an … [Link]
Mashable » Clippy might never have existed if Microsoft had listened to women
Remember Clippy? If Microsoft's design team had listened to focus groups, it may have never seen the light of day. The documentary Code: Debugging the Gender Gap closely examines the male-dominated team that developed the anthropomorphic paperclip, which tortured Microsoft Office users from 1996 until they figured out how to turn it off. The documentary alleges the design team was unwilling … [Link]
Mashable » Kids expecting 'Inside Out' get horror movie instead
If you really want your children to experience a range of emotions, don't take them to see Inside Out; take them to see Insidious: Chapter 3. A movie theater in Ohio accidentally mixed up the reels of the two films and showed a theater full of families and children expecting Pixar the opening scenes of the horror film Insidious. See also: … [Link]
Popular Science » The Wireless Charging Future Is Getting Closer To Reality
Imagine a world where we don't have to plug anything in. Your phone, laptop, tablet and headphones are constantly being topped-up whenever they're placed on an inductive… [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon Echo Is The First Artificial Intelligence You’ll Want At Home
Amazon announced its making its artificially intelligent bluetooth speaker, Amazon Echo, publicly available for purchase. It's also releasing a series of toolkits to… [Link]
Popular Science » BlackBerry May Produce Antibacterial Cell Phones For Hospitals
You might have thought that BlackBerrys went out of style with the advent of the touch screen, but the company is making a bold move to put their devices back in the… [Link]
Mashable » Ello mocks Facebook by being (intentionally) creepy
Remember Ello? Ello first grabbed the attention of the tech world last fall by billing itself as the "anti-Facebook" social network, railing against the Facebook's targeted advertising and offering up a bare-bones ad-free alternative. But as with most aspiring Facebook challengers, its spotlight dimmed as quickly as it began. Now, in a bid to reclaim some of that buzz, the social … [Link]
Mashable » 7 advanced yoga poses you should not try at home (yet)
What do dogs, crows and trees have in common? They all have their own yoga poses, of course. See also: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You in 11 U.S. Cities Experts have sung praises about the many health benefits of yoga over and over — increased blood flow, better posture, the list goes on and on For those who still need … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman and the Car [Comic]
Artist Kerry Callen illustrates the true story behind the cover of Action Comics #1. Behold: 
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Slashdot » Google, Apple, and Others Remove Content Related To the Confederate Flag
davek writes with news that Google is removing results related to the Confederate Flag from Google Shopping, the company's online marketplace. They're also blocking advertisements involving the flag. They say, "We have determined that the Confederate flag violates our Ads policies, which don't allow content that's generally perceived as expressing hate toward a particular group." At the same time, Apple … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Ember.js 2.0 Beta Announced, Various APIs Deprecated
The final iteration of the Ember.js 1.x series has been announced, along with the first Ember 2.0 beta, according to a recent article by James Chesters for InfoQ.
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Mashable » The 7 most 'jiggery-pokery' lines in Antonin Scalia's Obamacare dissent
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia issued another of his signature dissents Thursday in King v. Burwell, the case which threatened to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. While the court ruled 6–3 to uphold King and keep Obamacare intact, Scalia took the opportunity to coin a few colorful new phrases in his scathing dissent. Below, we've used Genius to annotate the … [Link]
Mashable » Alaska is burning as fires multiply by the hundred
Alaska is nearing the peak of its all-important tourist season, when the land of the "midnight sun" beckons cruise ship passengers and hiking enthusiasts with its mountains and abundant wildlife. Yet instead of sunny skies lasting late into the night, like June usually brings, the air over much of the state has been filled with eye-burning smoke, with more than 300 … [Link]
Slashdot » Interview: Ask Linus Torvalds a Question
samzenpus writes: Linus Torvalds, the man behind the development of the Linux kernel, needs no introduction to Slashdot readers. Recently, we talked about his opinion on C++, and he talked about the future of Linux when he's gone. It's been a while since we sat down with Linus to ask him questions, so he's agreed to do it again and … [Link]
Mashable » 6-foot-tall runaway is 'aggressive' and on the loose in Britain
LONDON — Nottinghamshire Police in England have issued an urgent warning regarding a dangerous, escaped runaway, but no one seems to be taking them seriously. See also: An escaped emu went for a brisk jog around an English town The runaway in question has been described as 'aggressive', and is thought to be missing and on the loose in north Nottinghamshire. … [Link]
Mashable » 6 apps to help you save and spend smart
Life is expensive. There’s a reason why everyone has money on the brain — dollar signs and hidden costs are everywhere Sometimes it may seem easier to forget about a budget or forget about insurance and loans, but we all know what that looks like down the line, and its not pretty. Rather than feign blissful ignorance, approach money as an … [Link]
Mashable » Polaroid updates its adorable cube-shaped action camera with Wi-Fi
Polaroid’s tiny, water-resistant Cube action camera just got a wireless upgrade. At CE Week in New York City, the company announced on Thursday a new version of its Cube camera, called the Cube+, which features built-in Wi-Fi. See also: 360Fly could do for VR what GoPro did for action cameras With Wi-Fi, the 1.34 x 1.34 inch, cube-shaped action camera can … [Link]
Mashable » Poll: Will you give Apple Music a shot now that it has Taylor Swift's '1989'?
The Apple Music/Taylor Swift courtship took another turn on Thursday. This time, the world's biggest music star decided to bring 1989 to Apple Music, after all. See also: Apple Music will be the only service to stream Taylor Swift's '1989' This caps off a week of Taylor vs. Apple Music controversy. On Friday, Swift's label confirmed that 1989 would not be … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea's new airport terminal looks pretty spiffy for such an isolated country
Photos released by North Korea's state-run media show leader Kim Jong-un touring a newly completed terminal at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. The modern building looks impressive, especially considering the low volume of foreign visitors North Korea receives. See also: A rare peek inside secretive North Korea Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim said he was "very satisfied to see the … [Link]
Slashdot » New Manufacturing Technique Halves Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries
An anonymous reader writes: Experts in materials science at MIT have developed a new process for creating lithium-ion batteries that will drop the associated production costs by half. The researchers say fundamental battery construction techniques have been refined over the past two decades, but not re-thought. "The new battery design is a hybrid between flow batteries and conventional solid ones: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » PRINCESS RAP BATTLE: Maleficent vs. Daenerys [Video]
Watch as Maleficent takes on Daenerys in the latest episode of Princess Rap Battle. Previously on GAS: –Princess Rap Battle: Cinderella vs. Belle –Princess Rap Battle: Galadriel vs. Leia –PRINCESS RAP BATTLE: Snow White vs. Elsa [Whitney Avalon] The post PRINCESS RAP BATTLE: Maleficent vs. Daenerys [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Predominately black church in North Carolina set aflame by arsonist
An overnight fire set at a predominately black church in Charlotte, North Carolina was ignited by an arsonist, officials says. Police are investigating whether it was set as a hate crime. While no evidence exists pointing to the arsonist's racist intentions, police say they aren't ruling anything out in their investigation of the fire, which caused an estimated $250,000 in damage. … [Link]
Mashable » Fake Harry Styles is getting his own erotic fanfiction novel
All wildly popular erotic fanfiction must be rewritten from the brooding hero's perspective. That is the new world order. First, E.L. James rewrote Fifty Shades of Grey from Christian Grey's perspective for her newest novel, Grey. Now the One Direction fanfic-turned-novel-turned-screenpl~ will be rewritten from fake Harry Styles' point of view. See also: Curl up with a good book that looks sort of like … [Link]
Mashable » Univision drops Miss Universe after Trump's 'insulting remarks about Mexican immigrants'
Donald Trump's comments on immigration have caused trouble for Miss Universe Univision has ended its partnership with the Miss Universe Organization, which Trump partially owns, over comments he made about Mexican immigrants. In his presidential announcement earlier this month, the businessman blasted off incendiary remarks about Mexicans who make their way the United States. See also: Watch Donald Trump's 2016 campaign … [Link]
Mashable » Fritz the dog is just really, really bad at catching sausages
We're all aware that the canine viral sensation Fritz is exceptionally bad at catching things in his mouth. And it's nice to know that some things never change In the latest demonstration of Fritz's less-than-perfect coordination, the pup's owner decides to test how well Fritz can catch different sizes of sausage. Sure, the little cocktail sausage might be tricky, but … [Link]
Mashable » 'Arkham Knight' is one of the greatest Batman stories ever told
Who’s laughing now? The Joker is dead, and his ghoulish visage is the first thing you see when Batman: Arkham Knight opens. There's no toothy grin, no demonic glint in his eyes. The trademark knife-slash perma-grin is oddly friendly, even welcoming. And with one press of a button, you wipe that smile away forever as the cremation oven that houses Joker's body fires up. The Clown … [Link]
Mashable » There's no multiplayer in 'Fallout 4,' but some ideas were tossed around
There’s an alternate universe where every single Elder Scrolls and Fallout game features a multiplayer mode. Bethesda Softworks' beloved open world RPGs are all solo affairs in the world that we know, and that's by design. The dev team isn't ignorant of the fact that some of its fans would like to explore vast fantasy landscapes with friends; the devs are just honest … [Link]
Popular Science » Going Fishing? There's An App For That
Summering near the Great Lakes? Spend some time helping science. [Link]
Mashable » Google's first vertical Street View lets you climb Yosemite in the comfort of home
Thanks to Google Street View, you can embark on extreme adventures while enjoying extreme comfort. Google Maps announced that for the first time, you can now scale El Capitan in Yosemite, California — from wherever you happen to be. See also: Google Hangouts go big with new Chromebox for large meeting rooms The company explained in a blog post that the … [Link]
Mashable » Was Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's apology enough for Boston bombing survivors?
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologized to victims and families of the dead at his sentencing Wednesday for the Boston Marathon bombings. Soon after, survivors Lynn Julian, Henry Borgard and Scott Weisberg spoke to the media outside federal court about their reactions to his apology. Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler reunite for a glorious session of 'Really!?' Bear regrets ever messing with this … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon renews 'Transparent' for a third season
Good news for moppas, their dysfunctional adult children and the viewers who love them: Amazon announced on Thursday that it has already green-lit a third season of Jill Soloway's groundbreaking comedy Transparent — before Season 2 has even finished production. The series, which premiered on Amazon Instant Video in February 2014, follows the Pfefferman family's patriarch-turned-matriarch, Maura (Golden Globe winner Jeffrey … [Link]
Mashable » Bobby Jindal's Indian-American comment backfires after campaign launch
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in 2016, becoming the first Indian-American politician to run for the highest office in the nation But comments he made during his initial campaign launch on Wednesday have critics slamming him for what some say is an attempt to distance himself from his Indian heritage See also: That weird Bobby … [Link]
Slashdot » Anti-Uber Taxi Protest Blocks Access To Airports In France
An anonymous reader writes: Taxi drivers in France have been complaining that a recently passed law against unlicensed commercial drivers is being flouted by Uber, and going relatively unenforced by authorities. They claim to have lost 30% of their income to Uber over the past two years, and they've become fed-up with the situation. The taxi drivers have now started … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo now has the tools to talk to your whole house
Just two days after we learned that anyone can buy Amazon's Echo smart home speaker, the company is rolling out new tools that will let developers make gadget even smarter and work with more products. The Amazon Echo is adding collection of free APIs and tools called the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) that support Amazon's cloud-based digital voice assistant, Alexa. The … [Link]
Mashable » Batman leaves Gotham, gets a London makeover
LONDON — Batman's incredibly slick, but he never put much artistic passion into his Batsuit. As part of London's Batman: Arkham Knight Cape & Cowl exhibition, 20 different artists and celebrities were given the chance to re-think the superhero's style choices and come up with unique design concepts for his trademark attire. See also: Lego 'Batman vs. Superman' trailer looks just … [Link]
Mashable » Eminem will be the first guest on Apple Music's Beats 1
You get one shot, Beats 1. When the flagship radio station of Apple Music makes its splashy debut on June 30, Eminem will be its first guest See also: Apple Music vs. the streaming competition Zane Lowe, which The New York Times describes as "Britain’s most influential radio DJ" and the main force guiding Beats 1, announced the choice on Twitter. … [Link]
Mashable » This is what One Direction smells like without Zayn Malik
If you're tired of smelling like One Direction with Zayn, the British boyband has is finally giving us an opportunity to "smell like them" sans the 22-year-old solo artist. One Direction released a promo video Wednesday for their fourth fragrance, "Between Us", set to be released in August. See also: Did One Direction know Zayn was leaving last year? An investigation. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music will be the only service to stream Taylor Swift's '1989'
Taylor Swift, in her infinite mercy, has agreed to do business with Apple Music. Swift announced on Twitter Thursday that she has agreed to make her latest album, 1989, available on Apple Music See also: Poll: Will you give Apple Music a shot now that it has Taylor Swift's '1989'? The momentous decision comes just days after she publicly shamed Apple … [Link]
Popular Science » DNA Evidence Is Not Foolproof
Since it made its courtroom debut in the mid-1980s, DNA evidence has been integral to thousands of cases (including, famously, the OJ Simpson murder trial). Juries and… [Link]
Popular Science » A New Cold War In The Void Of Space
By treaty, outer space is a weapons-free zone. In the future that might not be the case. America’s defense establishment, including the Department of Defense as well as… [Link]
Slashdot » New Google and CMU Moonshot: the 'Teacherless Classroom'
theodp writes: At the behest of Google, Carnegie Mellon University will largely replace formal lectures in a popular introductory Data Structures and Algorithms course this fall with videos and a social networking tool to accommodate more students. The idea behind the multi-year research project sponsored by Google — CMU will receive $200,000 in the project's first year — is to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wakey wakey! Yawning elephants snapped in the act
Chimps do it. Hippos do it. Now sleepy elephants have been caught having an early morning yawn
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Slashdot » Warner Bros. Halts Sales of AAA Batman PC Game Over Technical Problems
An anonymous reader writes: The Batman: Arkham series of video games has been quite popular over the past several years. But when the most recent iteration, Batman: Arkham Knight, was released a couple days ago, users who bought the PC version of the game found it suffered from crippling performance issues. Now, publisher Warner Bros. made an official statement in … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder, Match and OkCupid will be the world's flirtiest online dating company
Three of the most prominent online dating sites in the world are combining to create a corporate behemoth built on broken romantic dreams IAC/InteractiveCorp, the $6 billion media conglomerate, said it will spin off its suite of dating sites into a separate company. They include Match.com, Tinder and OkCupid among others, into a standalone publicly traded company called The Match Group … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Illegal not to act: Could courts save world from climate change?
A landmark legal ruling ordering the Dutch government to cut emissions could be the first of many – and they might do what global treaties have so far failed to
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Mashable » Norwegian Air launching flights from the U.S. to Caribbean starting at $79
If the eastern U.S. experiences another winter as frigid as its last one, Norwegian Air will be ready to carry frozen East Coasters to warmer climates. Beginning Dec. 3, the airline will begin direct routes from Boston, New York and Baltimore to Martinique and Guadeloupe, two popular Caribbean destinations. See also: The best airlines in 2015 don't include any based in … [Link]
Mashable » Supreme Court keeps Obamacare intact for millions of Americans
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans. The justices said in a 6-3 ruling that the subsidies that 8.7 million people currently receive to make insurance affordable do not depend on where they live, under the 2010 health care law. … [Link]
Mashable » Rose McGowan fired by agent after speaking out against sexism in Hollywood
Sometimes speaking up about sexism comes at a cost. Just ask actress Rose McGowan, whose agent reportedly fired her after she spoke up about Hollywood's ridiculous demands on women. The actress recently saw an audition request for a film asking women to wear a "form-fitting tank that shows of cleavage (push-up bras encouraged)." Disgusted, she tweeted out the audition note, also … [Link]
Mashable » Prison guard gave escaped inmates tools frozen in hamburger meat
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A maximum-security prison guard accused of delivering frozen meat with tools hidden inside to two inmates before they escaped will be arraigned Thursday on charges of promoting prison contraband and other offenses. Gene Palmer, 57, is accused of providing a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers to Richard Matt and David Sweat four times before the pair escaped from Clinton … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart: Let's replace the Confederate flag with a burning pig
It’s been 150 years since the end of the Civil War, and Americans are still arguing about whether the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism or Southern pride. But if you ask Daily Show host Jon Stewart, you'll get a pretty straightforward answer, as evidenced by his opening segment on Wednesday: "Huh, I Guess It Is Pretty F#@kin' Werid That … [Link]
Mashable » Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler reunite for a glorious session of 'Really!?'
Seth and Amy are back. Yes, really. Amy Poehler stopped by Late Night to reunite with her old Saturday Night Live cast mate Seth Meyers to resurrect their classic Weekend Update segment "Really!?" This time, they gave Sports Illustrated contributor Andy Beniot a skewering for claiming that women's sports aren't worth watching. Poehler especially pointed out that maybe female athletes … [Link]
Popular Science » China's Space Station Gets A 'Super Eye'
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Mashable » Creepy video superimposes British politician's head onto baby
LONDON — Why, Sky News? Why have you put these creepy images into our heads? See also: UK politicians David Cameron, George Osborne and Nigel Farage star in satirical rap In an effort to promote its coverage of the July 8 summer budget, Sky News has created the nightmarish video 'He's been thinking about you,' featuring Britain's Chancellor of the … [Link]
Slashdot » ICANN Seeks Comment On Limiting Anonymized Domain Registration
angry tapir writes: Privacy advocates are sounding the alarm over a potential policy change (PDF) that would prevent some people from registering website addresses without revealing their personal information. ICANN, the regulatory body that oversees domain names, has asked for public comment on whether it should prohibit the private registration of domains which are "associated with commercial activities and which … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » T-Shirt Sale: 50% Off on All Geektastic Bustedtees Tees! (With Promo Code)
As I’m writing this (15 hours remaining,) there’s a big sale over at Busted Tees where they’re offering 50% off on all their t-shirts (use promo code fantastic50). There are hundreds of tees to choose for all tastes and fandoms, so be sure to check ’em all out! Plus, if you order over $80, shipping is free! [T-Shirt Sale: 50% … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Charles, I Fancy You: A PSA [Comic]
[Souce: Extra Fabulous Comics | Like “Extra Fabulous Comics” on Facebook] The post Charles, I Fancy You: A PSA [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 75% Off Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 Fast Charger – $9.99 (Charge Your Android Phone Up to 75% Faster!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Turbo Wall Charger Fast Charger, which can charge your android phone up to 75% faster, for just $9.99 with promo code II4SR9PE. That’s 75% off on the charger’s regular list price of $39.99. Important: Just be sure to verify if your phone supports … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Stop Motion Karate Fight is Epic Beyond Words [Video]
From Corridor Digital: Since we aren’t black belts in real life, we have to do all our tricks lying down. Just apply a little bit of stop-motion to bring it to life! [CorridorDigital] The post This Stop Motion Karate Fight is Epic Beyond Words [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Alien Carton 7-Inch Scale Xenomorph Egg and Facehugger Set
From Entertainment Earth: How do you like your eggs? From the terrifying Alien movie series, this Alien Collectible Carton 7-Inch Scale Xenomorph Egg and Facehugger Set includes 6 Xenomorph eggs and 3 facehuggers with bendable tails. Each Facehugger and egg makes a great diorama piece, since they’re perfectly in scale with 7-inch figures. For collectors, the full-color egg carton packaging … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Smithsonian Dinosaur Curator Keeps Dino Fossils at Bay Pratt Style [Pic]
The Smithsonian recently tweeted this awesome picture, and I just had to share it with you guys: 
#PrattKeeping is a key component of the exhibition process. Our Dinosaur Curator, Matthew Carrano, has a tough job! [Source: Smithsonian’s NMNH] The post Smithsonian Dinosaur Curator Keeps Dino Fossils at Bay Pratt Style [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'Batman: Arkham Knight' PC version pulled from stores for performance issues
Apparently, Caped Crusader fans didn't get the PC port they deserved. Warner Bros. Interactive pulled the PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight from Steam, Humble and other PC platforms last night after many fans cited performance issues that made the game unplayable See also: The 9 best indie games of E3 2015 According to comments on many angry Steam reviews, the … [Link]
Mashable » Top NBA Draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns has an imaginary friend named Karlito
During practice one day last season, as the Kentucky Wildcats laid waste to every opponent, coach John Calipari noticed something funny happening with star freshman Karl-Anthony Towns Towns — predicted by most to be the first overall pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft — appeared to be talking to himself See also: The most interesting men in the world: 2015 NBA … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our eye sockets give us a wider field of view than other apes
The unique positioning of our eyes within our skulls may have played a part in our early evolution
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Mashable » Woman who survived Berkeley balcony collapse writes moving Facebook post
LONDON — A 21-year-old Irish woman who sustained serious injuries in the deadly Berkeley balcony collapse last week has said she intends to live a fulfilling life to honor those who died in the incident See also: Ireland's 'heart breaks' after tragic deaths of 6 students in Berkeley Five Irish students and an Irish-American student from the Bay Area were killed … [Link]
Slashdot » High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet Can Lead To Cognitive Decline
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from Oregon State University have completed a study into how the sugar and fat content of a diet relates to cognitive flexibility. They found that diets with high amounts of either led to a decline in cognitive function. "This effect was most serious on the high-sugar diet, which also showed an impairment of early learning … [Link]
Mashable » Chaos in Paris streets: Taxi drivers flip cars in violent Uber protest
A protest by French taxi drivers turned violent in Paris on Thursday as hundreds of drivers blocked access to major roadways and airports. The demonstration was against the spread of Uber in the city and was part of a planned, nationwide protest against the popular app, specifically against the lowest cost "UberPOP" service. See also: Interviews with Uber drivers reveal inspiring, … [Link]
Mashable » The rewards and challenges of being a woman in the tech industry: A firsthand account
This question originally appeared on Quora. What is it like to be a woman working in the tech industry? I'm particularly interested in the experiences of engineers, but the question is open to any job function at a tech company (legal, administrative, executive, management, etc). Does the disproportionate gender ratio make for awkward situations? Answer below by Quora user Rebekah Cox. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Releases Atom 1.0 Source Code Editor After Yearlong Beta
GitHub today released Atom 1.0, a refreshed version of its platform-agnostic text and source-code editor. GitHub says today’s release brings Atom as close as it has ever been to Chris Wanstrath’s original vision for the developer tool.
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Mashable » 13 reasons you should dump your girlfriend for a velociraptor
For some unknown reason, velociraptors are really popular this summer. Which is why now, more than ever, is a perfect time to spice up your relationship with a hint of excitement and sheer terror See also: #JustDinoThings: 12 totally relatable things that sum up the dinosaur experience Don't be stuck in a relationship gone extinct; here are some reasons you should … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's spy agency caught using Washington Post map from 2014
SYDNEY — The Australian government has been busted sourcing old information. As the political hounds focused on the fact the government had potentially revealed sensitive information to all of Australia, a sharp-eyed observer spotted a funnier stuff-up. The photo, which was taken on Wednesday by Fairfax photographer Alex Ellinghausen, shows Prime Minister Tony Abbott with Duncan Lewis, director of Australia's spy … [Link]
Slashdot » The Next Java Update Could Make Yahoo Your Default Search Provider
itwbennett writes: At the company's shareholder meeting on Wednesday, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced a partnership with Oracle that could result in Yahoo becoming your default search provider in your browser. Starting this month, when users are prompted to update to the next version of Java, they'll be asked to make Yahoo their default search engine on Chrome (and Internet … [Link]
Mashable » 'Werner Herzog' narrates 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' trailer
LOS ANGELES — When you can get Werner Herzog to narrate your indie film trailer, you definitely go with that. When you can't, well … we haff waze of making you talk. SEE ALSO: 9 things that popped at the Sundance Film Festival Mashable is pleased to debut the new trailer for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, which … [Link]
Mashable » 8 things you need to know before adopting a pet
Calling all cat lovers: It's time to rejoice in the season. June is National Adopt-A-Cat Month, meaning there’s extra incentive to acquire a feline friend — as if you really needed another reason to adopt a pet See also: 15 signs your cat is a spy for the CIA “There are so many reasons to adopt a homeless cat or kitten, … [Link]
Mashable » New FLIR One thermal camera for iOS and Android lets you 'see' in the dark
The alien hunters in the 1987 film Predator helped make thermal imaging a household term. In the movie, the aptly named Predators could "see" their human prey — even in the dark — by using their thermal vision to detect the heat signatures they emitted. Thermal cameras that allow you to see infrared light — the part of the electromagnetic … [Link]
Mashable » Organic dairy farmers launch campaign to strip 'American cheese' of its name
Everyone in the U.S. has, at one point, taken a deep look at the gelatinous orange slice of "American cheese" and wondered: what exactly about this is "American"? The Tillamook brand, a farmer-owned dairy co-operative, is poking fun at the well-known grocery staple by launching an advertising and social media campaign to strip the infamous blazing orange cheese food of its … [Link]
Mashable » 6 indie games that pushed boundaries at E3
This year’s E3 had more than ever independent games on display. Many of them brought a high level of polish and finesse to their creations, with beautiful art and smart design. See also: The 9 best indie games of E3 2015 What really caught our eye across the bombastic array of booths was how many creators were pushing the envelope on … [Link]
Mashable » 10 steps to take if your conversion rates drop — first, don't panic
Plummeting conversion rates can spell bad news for a business that relies primarily on online sales, and how you react is critical. Factors such as technology failures and sales funnel issues play into sudden conversion rate drops, as do overall market changes — but you won't know the real reason, or best way to respond, until you investigate the source Before … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Grexit may be averted but threat to eurozone stability remains
Even if a bailout deal is agreed, dangers remain – the European network has inherent weaknesses, and greater wealth inequality may just make it worse
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Mashable » 5 words you should drop if you want to be taken more seriously at work
I think we can all agree that credibility goes a long way when it comes to your career. Having it opens doors — not having it leaves you outside on the stoop, debating whether you can fit through a window on the second floor And, not to pressure you, but everything you do affects your credibility — your public speaking skills, … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo's big bet on media darlings has yet to pay off
When Yahoo hired Katie Couric in 2013, it made a $6 million-per-year commitment to one of the biggest names in journalism. It was a big bet that Couric, a superstar of network television news, could put Yahoo News on the map Two years later, Yahoo says Couric videos have been streamed around 140 million times in the past year. Mayer has … [Link]
Mashable » 10 influential pulp novels that are criminally good
American pulp fiction first appeared on cheap, wood pulp paper. In the early 20th century, it lived in fiction magazines that cost no more than a dime These disposable magazines were the home of so-called "genre" fiction: thrillers, romances, noir crime stories, westerns, science fiction, and horror. The stories appealed to a wide audience (especially the young working class) due to … [Link]
Slashdot » NHS To Give Volunteers "Synthetic Blood" Made In a Laboratory Within Two Years
schwit1 writes: The NHS plans to test artificial blood made from human stem cells in patients and hopes to start transfusing people with artificial blood by 2017. The trials will take place in Cambridge and If successful could lead to the mass production of artificial blood. The Independent reports: "A long-awaited clinical trial of artificial red blood cells will occur … [Link]
Mashable » A grilled cheese subscription service is coming to Britain
LONDON — There are few things in this world more satisfying than a cheese toastie, but what about a toastie posted directly through your letterbox? See also: The 'world's first' Cornish pasty drive-through is coming to Britain This dream is now stomach-rumblingly close to becoming a reality, following the recent launch of a kickstarter for 'The World's First Grilled Cheese Sandwich … [Link]
Mashable » The online tool that helps you find your shopping pen pal
The constant fluctuation in retail store sizes has turned shopping into a frustrating and time-consuming vortex, full of return labels and gift receipts A consumer-driven service called Fitbay helps soothe the personal struggle of finding the right size and style by connecting users with similar body types so they can share their experiences with certain brands. The company's mission is to … [Link]
Mashable » Why the latest 'Angry Birds' sequel may be the worst of the franchise
Despite a decline in interest after five years and a dozen-plus games involving characters from the franchise, Angry Birds still enjoys a devoted following of millions of players who eagerly await each and every regular update. But if the newest title in the canon is any indication, Birds fans can no longer expect the incredible value that the series once provided … [Link]
Mashable » 35 snacks that will take you back to the '90s
The '90s were simply delicious. Despite our parents' best attempts to make us eat vegetables, most kids would rather feast on junk food. Because it's terrible, but, let's face it — it's delicious See also: 25 TV Theme Songs Every '90s Kid Will Remember For your daily serving of nostalgia, take a look back at our favorite foods and snacks from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Algorithm zeroes in on origins of disease outbreaks
In disease outbreaks, "patient zero" is the original carrier – but they can be hard to find. Now a new algorithm can help
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 25 June 2015
16 Everyday Objects Enchanted by Technology (Business Insider) — I want a Skype cabinet between our offices at work. Software Engineering Blogs — ALL the blogs! MarI/O (YouTube) — clear explanation of how an evolutionary algorithm figures out how to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Mac OS X from the Command Line – $49.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Mac OS X from the Command Line" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-26 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Pluto probe uncovers mysterious 'dark pole' on big moon Charon
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has spotted a strange dark patch at the pole of Pluto's big moon Charon, further whetting researchers' appetites ahead of the probe's epic flyby of the dwarf planet system next month. New Horizons has also detected a rich diversity of terrain types in Pluto's "close approach hemisphere" — the side of the planet New Horizons will zoom … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS re-enters Syrian city of Kobane with suicide attack
Islamic State militants carried out a new attack on the city of Kobane in northern Syria on Thursday, where Kurdish forces had previously pushed out the group with aid from U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. The attack is just the latest in a months long fight for control of the strategic location at the border with Turkey. See also: Syrian women tear off … [Link]
Slashdot » New Zealand ISPs Back Down On Anti-Geoblocking Support
angry tapir writes: A number of New Zealand Internet service providers will no longer offer their customers support for circumventing regional restrictions on accessing online video content. Major New Zealand media companies SKY, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks filed a lawsuit in April, arguing that skirting geoblocks violates the distribution rights of its media clients for the New Zealand market. The … [Link]
Mashable » Hannibal Buress debates death by burritos or weed in hilarious game of Would You Rather?
Would you rather have all music be ska or wear a single rollerblade for the rest of your life? Fans got to know the real Hannibal Buress as he played a game of Would You Rather? with fellow comedian Paul F. Tompkins. Hannibal revealed his deep hatred for horses as well as admitting that his toes are basically the foot-equivalent … [Link]
Mashable » A deep dive with sharks reveals predators' swimming secrets
In a first-of-its-kind project using cameras mounted onto the fins of deep-sea sharks, researchers have made surprising discoveries about what keeps these mysterious creatures afloat. Previously, scientists assumed that sharks were negatively buoyant (meaning they have a natural tendency to sink) or neutrally buoyant (meaning their buoyancy is canceled out by their weight in the water). Now, by combing through photos … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato and her dog will give your heart a break with mobile game
LOS ANGELES — "Skyscraper" balladeer Demi Lovato, fresh off performing at this month's DigiFest, is the latest celebrity to make the leap into mobile gaming. This summer, Pocket Gems will develop and release Lovato's animated game — featuring her cuddly dog Buddy — as part of its interactive storytelling platform, Episode. See also: Lady Gaga's cover of 'Imagine' is stunning beyond … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer snuck into abandoned amusement parks to capture their decay
This is where your childhood dreams come to die. Photographer Seph Lawless has been traveling around the US capturing abandoned theaters, racetracks and other urban decay. His most recent project has put him in some of the creepiest abandoned amusement parks across the US where he snapped striking images of their decay. See also: 10 chilling photos from inside a snow-covered … [Link]
Mashable » Baby can't say 'mama' but the family dog totally can
After listening to this baby's parents beg and plead the child to say "mama," the family dog got fed up and said it instead. The dog's mysterious blue eyes cloud its intentions — does the dog just want food, or to impress its beloved family? Has the dog begun speaking English as a step toward domination of its human owners? … [Link]
Mashable » Obama shuts down heckler, saying 'You're in my house'
President Barack Obama scolded a heckler shouting at him at an LGBT event Wednesday, saying he won't tolerate that kind of behavior at the White House "Hey, listen, you're in my house," Obama said. "It's not respectful, when you get invited to somebody (…) You're not going to get a good response from me by interrupting me like this. Shame on … [Link]
Mashable » Oxford English Dictionary adds twitterati and meh, changes meaning of twerk
LONDON — We knew twerking existed long before Miley Cyrus' controversial 2013 MTV awards performance, but new research from the Oxford English Dictionary released Thursday says usage of the word dates back to the 1800s. See also: Watch Morgan Freeman Reading The Definition of 'Twerk' They OED, which describes itself as the definitive record of the English language, has revised its … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's version of SOPA is now law: Why didn't anyone stop it?
On January 18, 2012, black banners appeared across hundreds of websites from Google to Tumblr. On Wikipedia, visitors saw a message that read "Imagine a World Without Free Knowledge." After a grassroots movement across America demanded Internet companies take a stand against two site blocking laws proposed by the U.S. government, the influential sites told their millions of users to contact … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Papa do preach: The pope is a key ally against climate change
The Vatican's moral authority will help mobilise people on global warming, say climate science veterans Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Partha Dasgupta and Peter Raven (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Contaminated fuel causes 24 cars to breakdown on Australian motorway
Dodgy fuel caused breakdowns en masse on an Australian motorway on Thursday morning. Two dozen cars spluttered to a halt on the M4 Motorway in Sydney during peak hour, after filling up at a nearby Caltex petrol station with water-affected fuel. All of the vehicle owners had recently filled their tanks with the ethanol-based E10 fuel See also: This wild goat … [Link]
Slashdot » France, Up In Arms Over NSA Spying, Passes New Surveillance Law
An anonymous reader writes: French President Francois Hollande held an emergency meeting with top security officials to respond to WikiLeaks documents that say the NSA eavesdropped on French presidents. The documents published in Liberation and investigative website Mediapart include material that appeared to capture current president, François Hollande; the prime minister in 2012, Jean-Marc Ayrault; and former presidents Nicolas Sarkozy … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sexism isn't just bad for scientists – it hurts science too
The Tim Hunt furore is a stark reminder that inequality in the lab needs addressing. And not just for the important reason of social justice 
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Mashable » Scientists are making people jog for 3D-printed chocolate rewards
In a tasty science experiment, 10 Melbourne families will host a 3D printer in their home that will make chocolate treats based on how much they exercise. The trial aims to study if printing chocolate is enough to make exercise enjoyable, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology researcher Rohit Ashok Khot told Mashable Australia, as well as explore new ways to represent … [Link]
Mashable » 5 global Social Media Day celebrations you should attend
Good news: Social Media Day 2015 is almost here! Founded in 2010, Social Media Day is a worldwide celebration of the impact that social media has on our daily lives. See also: Here's where Social Media Day is official this year This year, on June 30, people from all over the globe will come together for the sixth annual #SMDay to … [Link]
Mashable » This swimming grizzly bear is acing summertime
This bear's relaxation game is totally on point Bruiser the bear lives at Single Vision Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida. And, on hot summer days, he gets to take a dip in the swimming pool — which makes him a pretty content grizzly. In fact, Bruiser loves the water so much that he repeatedly belly flops into the pool like an … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Begins Supplying Open-Source Register Header Files
An anonymous reader writes: NVIDIA's latest mark of their newly discovered open-source kindness is beginning to provide open-source hardware reference headers for their latest GK20A/GM20B Tegra GPUs while they are working to also provide hardware header files on their older GPUs. These programming header files in turn will help the development of the open-source Nouveau driver as up to this … [Link]
Mashable » If Michael Bay directed nature documentaries
YouTube user Blackhawk took a simple BBC nature documentary about crocodiles and bats and gave it the extreme Michael Bay treatment Instead of simply swooping down on the water, the bats are now dropping bombs and explosives. Instead of simply trying to snatch the bats out of the air, the crocs are now shooting lasers out of their mouths. And … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this race-car driver break a world speed record with no hands
The Koenigsegg One:1 isn't a normal car. It's about as far removed from normal as physically possible. Just watch one of its test drivers accelerate the car from 0 to 211 mph and back down to 0 only putting his hands on the wheel when he needs to. It's mind-boggling — even more so when you realize the driver sets a new … [Link]
Mashable » This exquisite, 3D-printed robotic arm is changing the way we think about prosthetics
When you're preparing to meet the founder and CEO of a startup that makes myoelectric prosthetics — those controlled by the electrical signals that muscles produce naturally when tensed up — you probably expect to come face-to-face with an idealist. You can almost imagine the reply when you ask the million-dollar question, "So what inspired you to help others?" Surely there's … [Link]
Mashable » This wild goat is 100% convinced he is a kangaroo
Humanity should take a leaf out of the book of these guys In a rare natural moment, a goat has found his place in the world with a mob of kangaroos. Real estate agent Naomi Will snapped the incredible photo of a goat who appears to believe he is a kangaroo, or at least understands where the Australian natives are coming … [Link]
Mashable » Ford unveils smart bike with pothole warnings and 'no sweat' mode
Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday it is entering the implementation phase of its Ford Smart Mobility Plan, and the company is bringing its digital-savvy smartbike concept along with it. The corporation unveiled the MoDe:Flex at the Further with Ford trends conference, an eBike with the versatility to provide hands-free, turn-by-turn navigation while also being able to track your heart rate … [Link]
Mashable » Kenwood launches CarPlay and Android Auto touch dashboard
Another major car electronics maker has joined the race to expand Apple's CarPlay software beyond the limited built-in selections and into a larger aftermarket option: Kenwood The company joins Pioneer and Alpine, companies that began offering the CarPlay software option last year See also: Hands On With Apple's CarPlay Integration With Volvo What makes Kenwood's new receivers different from the aforementioned … [Link]
Mashable » This mom posted a Facebook picture of her stomach to get real about post-baby bodies
Musician Kimberly Henderson became a viral sensation after her lullaby cover of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" received over 5 million views Now the single mother of four is getting some Internet love for a different reason entirely: for being brutally honest about how having babies has affected her body See also: 'Mom Body': A brutally honest portrayal of pregnancy … [Link]
Mashable » Zara is being accused of racially profiling its customers
Zara’s PR team can't seem to catch a break A new report from the Center for Popular Democracy, which surveyed 251 Zara employees in New York, found that a large percentage of respondents were asked to label customers based on whether he or she was suspicious when shopping in the store. See also: Zara Pulls Kids' T-Shirt That Looks Like a … [Link]
Slashdot » Lexus Creates a Hoverboard
walterbyrd writes: Lexus has built a functional prototype of a hoverboard that hovers several centimeters off the ground. The "Slide" is for demonstration purposes only and works through magnetic levitation created by superconductors, a spokesperson says. USA Today reports: "As cool as that sounds, there are some major limitations. Since it operates magnetically, it only can hover over a steel … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga’s dog is starring in new Coach campaign
Lady Gaga has just become the typical stage mom Coach announced that her French bulldog, Miss Asia Kinney, will be one of the dogs starring in its “Coach Pups” fall 2015 campaign See also: Lady Gaga's cover of 'Imagine' is stunning beyond your imagination The ad, shot by acclaimed fashion photographer Steven Meisel, shows Asia modeling a pearl necklace and Coach’s … [Link]
Mashable » Some guy got his Apple Watch to run an OS from 1996
I don't know why this man made his Apple Watch run a nearly 20-year-old OS, but I'm not going to question it. It's great. YouTuber Nick Lee ported Mini vMac, an emulator for early Mac operating systems, to his Apple Watch after upgrading to watchOS 2.0. With the emulator he installed, he got his Watch to run OS 7.5.5, a … [Link]
Mashable » Second prison employee arrested following 'Shawshank' escape
Authorities arrested corrections officer Gene Palmer Wednesday in connection with the daring June 6 escape of two inmates from an upstate New York prison, according to multiple outlets. Palmer had previously been placed on administrative leave while authorities sussed out if he played a role in the breach, which has been widely compared to the prison bust in the 1994 movie … [Link]
Mashable » Ring the alarm for this gay chorus' cover of Britney Spears' 'Work B**ch'
Spread the word, call the police and get the governor on the line — this elaborate cover of Britney Spears' "Work B**ch" by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles is toxically addictive. GMCLA's performance is worthy of inclusion in Britney's Las Vegas residency, with the operatic vocals and dramatic intro leading into the fiery dance break at the 1:50 … [Link]
Mashable » PBS shelves 'Finding Your Roots' over Ben Affleck slave-owner ancestor flap
PBS has put Season 3 of its genealogy-themed program Finding Your Roots on the bench after an internal review found that the show violated its standards by omitting information about Ben Affleck's slave owner ancestor from a 2014 episode The network's internal review, made public by PBS Tuesday, said the co-producers failed to "shield the creative and editorial process from improper … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb wants to offer its Cuba listings to more than just U.S. residents
Not even three months after announcing 1,000 listings in Cuba, Airbnb is looking to expand its offerings on the island nation. The online home-rental service is seeking a license from the U.S. government that would allow for bookings from non-U.S. citizens, according to the company's chief technology officer Nathan Blecharczyk. See also: Entering the Cuban time machine: An American visits the … [Link]
Mashable » Los Angeles sheriff's deputies found guilty in jail beating
Two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and a sergeant were found guilty Wednesday in the backroom beating of a jail visitor who fellow guards testified already was handcuffed on the ground and covered in blood. Sgt. Eric Gonzalez and Deputy Sussie Ayala were found guilty of conspiracy to violate constitutional rights, deprivation of rights and falsification of records in the 2011 … [Link]
Slashdot » 3D Printed Supercar Chassis Unveiled
ErnieKey writes: Divergent Microfactories is unveiling a revolutionary approach to car manufacturing, as evidenced by their supercar, the Blade. Using 3D printed aluminum 'nodes' in strategic manufacturing, they've created an automobile that weighs in at just 1,400 pounds, and can go from 0-60 MPH in only 2.2 seconds. DM will be producing 10,000 cars per year and also making technology … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Kinoma Releases Two New IoT Prototyping Devices
Kinoma has released two new products aimed at helping developers prototype new Internet of Things (IoT) products. Launching at Solid in San Francisco today, Kinoma has released the Kinoma Element, an embedded product prototyping platform, and Kinoma HD, a USB-stick-sized, HDMI output plug that can turn any screen into a rich content streamer.
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Mashable » Donald Trump calls Neil Young a 'hypocrite' after music controversy
Donald Trump snapped back Wednesday at Neil Young for complaining about the unauthorized use of "Rockin' in the Free World" at the billionaire's presidential candidacy announcement, calling Young a "hypocrite" and proclaiming he "didn't love [the song] anyway." Trump also tweeted that Young visited him seeking funds for "an audio deal," presumably in 2014, before the launch of Young's PonoMusic service … [Link]
Mashable » Apple and Google both have Confederate flag apps in their app stores
Despite new efforts from companies like eBay, Amazon, Walmart and Etsy to remove items that promote the Confederate flag from their stores, the symbol is still alive and well in Google Play and the App Store. At the time of this writing, both companies' app stores had several apps with the Confederate flag prominently displayed in the app icon. Many of … [Link]
Mashable » Jelly Gummies are the most disturbingly mesmerizing GIFs you'll see
Welcome to the weird side of the Internet. Since 2012, Scottish artist Sam Lyon has been creating "Jelly Gummies" — fleshy, bubbling, life-like GIFs of creatures and objects ranging from seals to high top sneakers. The GIFs move and wobble in perfect loops in a wonderfully disconcerting and surprisingly entertaining way. See also: Artist deforms faces into bizarre new shapes using … [Link]
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