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 » 'The Avengers of Oz' is the mashup you never knew you needed
I don't think we're in the Marvel Universe anymore. Captain America and the other Avengers were just too stale for parody YouTuber Darren Wallace so he spiced things up a bit with ..The Wizard of Oz? The dystopian future pits a maniacal Tin Man against a very Ozian team consisting of Captain Scarecrow, secret agent Dorothy and the god of … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift, Britney Spears rumored to headline the Super Bowl
A new rumor percolating Friday is that Taylor Swift is in "final talks" to be chosen to headline the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 7, 2016 Some observers are quick to shoot down this rumor because Swift has a sponsorship deal with Diet Coke, which would conflict with Pepsi's halftime show sponsorship However, when prodded … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch is now available in 16 countries, soon to be 19
The Apple Watch landed in seven additional countries on Friday and announced plans to expand into three more later this summer Apple's first wearable is now available for purchase at boutique shops and various Apple store locations in Italy, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan. These countries join the first wave of countries that carried the Apple Watch in … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley celebrates gay marriage, and the Internet's role in it
It’s official: Same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, and the tech world is overjoyed. Friday's landmark 5-4 ruling, in which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down gay marriage bans as unconstitutional, earned enthusiastic reactions from many members of the tech community, who voiced their unwavering support in interviews with Mashable on Friday. Some also contend it was the Internet … [Link]
Mashable » How the Supreme Court decided on a constitutional right to same-sex marriage
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled same-sex marriage bans unconstitutional, both advocates and opponents of the decision are poring over the majority opinion and four dissents to understand why the justices chose one side or the other — and what that means for Americans Amidst the legalese, intellectual barbs, and sweeping language, the justices have made it very clear how … [Link]
Slashdot » Touring NASA's Space Shuttle Cockpit Trainer
An anonymous reader writes: Now that the space shuttles have been retired, NASA has been shutting down and cleaning out all of the equipment dedicated to keeping them in service. One such tool was the Crew Compartment Trainer II, a full-size replica of a space shuttle cockpit. Astronauts trained on it to become familiar with the operation of many onboard … [Link]
Mashable » 6 tech companies whose gay marriage policies were way ahead of the Supreme Court
Few technology companies needed to wait for the Supreme Court to approve gay marriage to put policies in place that are friendly to gay employees In California, one of the most progressive states, gay partnerships are so long-standing that major tech companies even created affectionate nicknames for their gay employee affinity groups, like "Squeers" at Square and "Gayglers" at Google For … [Link]
Popular Science » Next Week, Watch Venus And Jupiter High-Five In The Night Sky
Here's how Venus [starts on the right] and Jupiter [left, initially] appear at 9:30 p.m. every night for the 21 days closest to the conjunction. The moon appears in the first images but quickly zooms out of view. Animation by Katie Peek, with images from Stellarium software. View larger.The two brightest stars in the sky aren’t actually stars. They’re the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rival Autonomous Vehicles Meet On California Road
Rival self-driving cars have avoided a collision on the streets of Palo Alto. While some reports are referring to the incident as a near miss, one maker says the cars did exactly what they are supposed to do. The news was broken by Reuters, which spoke to John Absmeier, the man heading up Delphi Automotive’s test program in Silicon Valley. … [Link]
Mashable » Giant penis spews glitter at Norwegians
If you need to get someone's attention, try dressing up in a giant penis costume and ejaculate glitter everywhere you go. Norwegian sex education charity RFSU made a PSA in response to Norway's STI epidemic reminding sexually active youth to stop dicking around and start practicing safe sex See also: Everywhere you look, penises are hiding in plain sight Glitter has … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke: There's a 50/50 chance Jon Snow returns to 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: This post contains spoilers from the Season 5 finale of 'Game of Thrones' Despite declarations from Kit Harington and Game of Thrones writers David Benioff and Dan Weiss that Jon Snow is completely dead following the show's Season 5 finale, the Khaleesi herself has stepped up to give fans a glimmer of hope. In an interview with MTV's Josh … [Link]
Slashdot » Mob Programming: When Is 5 Heads Really Better Than 1 (or 2)?
itwbennett writes: Proponents of Mob programming, an offshoot of Pair programming in which the whole team works together on the same computer, say that it increases both quality and productivity, but also acknowledge that the productivity gains might not be readily apparent. "If you measure by features or other classic development productivity metrics, Mobbing looks like it's achieving only 75 … [Link]
Mashable » Reveler celebrating same-sex marriage at Stonewall Inn: 'It's about effing time!'
Following the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to allow same-sex marriage in all 50 states, New York City's historic Stonewall Inn became a gathering spot for many to celebrate the momentous day. Considered the birthplace of the gay rights movement, the Stonewall Inn was recently granted landmark status by New York City and is expected to attract throngs of revelers during New … [Link]
Mashable » Chevrolet thinks it can one-up Tesla with a $30,000, 200-mile Bolt
The race for the people's electric car just heated up. Much of the conversation about electric cars thus far has revolved around Tesla, but Chevrolet is angling to change that. Chevrolet announced on Thursday that testing is underway for its fully electric Bolt, which the company claims will exceed 200 miles of range and be available to consumers for around $30,000. … [Link]
Mashable » Conservative commentator tears up as she begs Republicans to accept gay marriage
Now that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 U.S. states, S. E. Cupp is begging the Republican Party to change its stance on the issue. The conservative commentator held back tears during a CNN segment on Friday as she addressed GOP members. She called on fellow conservatives to look at the gay couples celebrating this decision, and to ask themselves … [Link]
Mashable » See Obama's ultimate mic drop moment after SCOTUS healthcare decision
This is what it looks like when President Obama gets his way. On Thursday, the Supreme Court voted to uphold his Affordable Healthcare Act, a ruling that keeps healthcare intact for millions of Americans. Official White House photographer Pete Souza was on hand when Obama heard the decision and detailed the moment in a post on Medium. See also: Supreme Court … [Link]
Popular Science » These Students Built A Working Hyperloop (A Very Tiny One)
Miniature Hyperloop DemonstrationScreenshot by author, from YouTubeElon Musk’s Hyperloop is an idea as ambitious as it is fantastical. A train that travels at 760 mph through a pressurized tube is a hard sell, even with it gracing the latest cover of *Popular Science magazine. So it's pretty cool to see a real, working version — albeit in miniature. Engineering students at … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Quikr Launches New Developer Platform and API
Quikr, self-described as India’s No.1 online horizontal classifieds platform, has announced the launch of Quikr Dvlpr, a new platform for developers featuring APIs that provide programmatic access to Quikr core functionality.
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Mashable » Here's where you sign: Counties already issuing gay marriage licenses
The Supreme Court voted in favor of same-sex marriage Friday, prompting county clerks throughout the country to start issuing their first marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. But as some couples rushed to get married following the historic ruling, some still can’t. County clerks in at least two states have been denying marriage requests after the state attorney generals for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Avengers of Oz: Age of Tin Man [Parody Trailer]
What happens when you mix the Wizard of Oz and Avengers? Maybe something like this. [Darren Wallace] The post Avengers of Oz: Age of Tin Man [Parody Trailer] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Texas comic book shop owners: BRB, just getting legally married
Be right back, exercising our rights. Kenneth Denson and Gabriel Mendez, owners of the Red Pegasus games comic book shop in Dallas, Texas, spent their morning at the courthouse, waiting in line with dozens of other couples for the Supreme Court's historic ruling on same-sex marriage on Friday. See also: Photoshopping Supreme Court justices is the Internet's new hobby Here's just … [Link]
Popular Science » Space Aurora, Popeular Science, and Other Amazing Images of the Week
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Slashdot » World's First Commercial Jetpack Arrives Next Year
An anonymous reader writes: The good news is that soon, you'll finally be able to buy that jetpack you've always wanted. The bad news is that it'll run you about $150,000. The Martin Jetpack will use fans, rather than rockets, to lift humans weighing up to 120kg (~256 lbs). Its makers say it can reach altitudes of up to 1 … [Link]
Mashable » 12 same-sex marriages that just made history
The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision making same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states was cause for celebration all over the country. But there were also a few people who had just a little bit more to be thankful for on Friday. See also: Same-sex marriage is the law of the land in America Some same-sex couples in the 12 states … [Link]
Mashable » The Confederate flag isn't what you think it is, according to actual facts
Oddly enough, history can be a little tricky when it comes to actual facts. YouTuber CGP Grey explains the history of the controversial flag and its misattributed past. As it turns out, the age-old banner of the South during the American Civil War was never actually an official flag of the Confederacy. So maybe all this debate is a moot … [Link]
Mashable » The wild, blistering West: Intensifying heat wave is in for the long haul
Call it the zombie weather pattern: Just when you thought it was dead, it goes on. And on. And on. As has occurred frequently over at least the past year, a massive dome of high pressure, known to meteorologists as a "ridge" in the upper atmosphere, is setting up across the West. This time, the high pressure area will act like … [Link]
Popular Science » This Bricklaying Robot Can Build A House In Two Days
Hadrian Bricklaying RobotFastBrick RoboticsAn engineer in Perth wants to mechanize one of humanity’s oldest jobs. His robot is named “Hadrian,” after the Roman Emperor who built a wall in Northern Britain, and it can lay 1,000 bricks an hour. With a building plan programmed in, it calculates the location of each brick, then uses its 28-foot-long arm to them in place … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Maps Geolocation, ACR Cloud, Groupon, Bit.ly
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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Slashdot » After Protest, France Cracks Down On Uber
An anonymous reader writes: Just a day after taxi drivers began a high-profile protest of Uber in France, the nation's interior minister has issued a ban on the car-sharing service UberPop. The minister stated that the service was illegal, and ordered police to begin seizing vehicles defying the order. French president Francois Hollande agrees that UberPOP "should be dismantled," but … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube's #ProudToLove video will bring you to tears of joy
Try to hold back your happy tears until the end of the video. YouTube pays tribute to LGBT Pride Month and the Supreme Court ruling to recognize same-sex marriage nationwide with a heartwarming video that celebrates all LGBT people and their supportive allies. The video features iconic footage of happy couples getting married, politicians speaking out on behalf of gay … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump loses all chill, posts private information of Univision star
It turns out Donald Trump doesn't just fire people: He doxes them, too The mogul's been on the warpath ever since Univision announced it was severing ties with the Miss Universe organization, which Trump partially owns. The TV network made its decision after the "insulting remarks" Trump made about Mexican immigrants in his recent presidential announcement. Trump has now made plans … [Link]
Mashable » Escaped inmate fatally shot in upstate New York, police pursuing second escapee
Richard Matt, one of the two inmates who escaped from an upstate New York prison almost three weeks ago was shot and killed by authorities this afternoon near Malone, NY. The second inmate, David Sweat, is still on the loose but law enforcement officers are reportedly closing in on him. According to a statement by the New York State Police: At … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Breaks Down Its Rocket Landing Attempts
An anonymous reader writes: Twice now, SpaceX has attempted to land one of its rockets on a barge in the ocean after it delivered a payload to orbit. Each attempt came very close, and provided some fascinating imagery. In a new post on their website, SpaceX explains where they're at with rocket landing technology, and what went wrong with the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Race Is On To Surround The Earth With Satellites That See Almost Everything
BlackSky Global's Pathfinder satellite is prepped for launchBlackSkyGlobalJust last year, three startups threw down the gauntlet in the race to dethrone Google Earth as the king of satellite imaging. In recent weeks, another startup entered the fray, offering more satellites in its toolbox than any competitor which preceded it.BlackSky Global, a “satellite-imaging-as-a-service” startup based in Seattle, announced it plans to launch … [Link]
Mashable » 'Close call' between self-driving cars was just routine, Google and Delphi say
You may have heard that two self-driving cars had a "close call" on a California road this week. Don't be alarmed. One of Google's self-driving Lexus RX450h's (incorrectly reported as a RX400h) cut in front of an Audi Q5 equipped with Delphi's self-driving technology on the streets of Palo Alto, California, Reuters reported. It characterized the incident as a "close call," … [Link]
Mashable » 10 chic outfits for your newly legal lesbian wedding
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has deemed gay marriage a national law in all 50 states, women and men can now finally freely choose to marry who they want to — which some are doing, joyfully, in mass gay weddings With the historic decisions starts wedding planning for thousands of Americans. See also: Same-sex marriage is the law of the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Solid Conference Highlights Design of Smart Everyday Things
At the IoT-focused Solid conference this week, Ammunition co-founder Robert Brunner pointed to the latest trend in product development: the design of smart everyday things.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout Fan Makes Fully Functional Pip-Boy 3000a [Picture Gallery + Video]
Check out those awesome pictures of a real-life Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 that was made by a fan of the series using a Raspberry Pi system. Not only does the thing look incredibly cool, it’s also fully functional! 
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Mashable » 'Broad City' celebrates marriage equality by flashing their pride
Broad City is honoring the legalization of same-sex marriage in the most Broad City way — infectious laughter and (kind of) boobs. The show's creators and stars, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, made a video with Paul Downs, who plays Abbi's boss at the fancy gym where she cleans toilets. The trio joyfully flash their rainbow pride, because they are nothing … [Link]
Mashable » Apple showcases LGBT Pride in special section of iTunes
iTunes is now decked out to celebrate LGBT pride. Apple revealed the new Pride-themed section of iTunes Friday. The section highlights books, apps, movies, music and podcasts that celebrate LGBT civil rights. See also: Apple CEO Tim Cook: Same-sex marriage decision is 'victory for equality, perseverance and love' in the featured LGBT Pride section, Apple notes the historical significance of the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Obama sing 'Amazing Grace' at Clementa Pinckney funeral
While giving the eulogy at the funeral of Rev. Clementa Pinckney on Friday, President Obama surprised mourners with a stirring rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the end of his address Musicians and attendees at TD Arena joined in the singing, a moving moment during an emotional and fiery speech from the President. “May God continue to shed His grace on … [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco Security Appliances Found To Have Default SSH Keys
Trailrunner7 writes: Many Cisco security appliances contain default, authorized SSH keys that can allow an attacker to connect to an appliance and take almost any action he chooses. The company said all of its Web Security Virtual Appliances, Email Security Virtual Appliances, and Content Security Management Virtual Appliances are affected by the vulnerability. This bug is about as serious as … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How Our Days Became Numbered: Great data, wrong results
As the US industrialised in the early 1900s, life insurers hunted data on everyday citizens as never before – with unintended consequences, says a new book
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Mashable » Officer fired after posing in Confederate flag underwear — and nothing else
When nine people were killed in a hate crime shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, the Confederate flag came under scrutiny. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said it's time to move the flag, and companies from Amazon and Etsy to eBay and Walmart banned sales of merchandise bearing the flag. So it may not have been the … [Link]
Mashable » Obama delivers impassioned eulogy for Clementa Pinckney in Charleston
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — In an impassioned eulogy that touched on race, gun control and the Confederate flag, President Barack Obama addressed thousands of mourners at Rev. Clementa Pinckney's funeral in Charleston on Friday See also: Charleston shooting victims: A pastor, a track coach, a recent grad and a librarian "We are here today to remember a man of God who … [Link]
Mashable » Photoshopping Supreme Court justices is the Internet's new hobby
Friday’s historic Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage put the political leanings and personalities of the justices front and center — looking at you, Justice Scalia Of course, Ruth Bader Ginsberg is already a star in her own right. Natalie Portman is playing The Notorious RBG in a movie and she's a badass meme See also: Study this map of where … [Link]
Mashable » The sequel to one of 2014's best Android smartphones will be unveiled in VR
The OnePlus One is one the best contract-free Android smartphones that you can buy for $250. It's also one that not many people have heard of. Next month, OnePlus will officially announce its successor, the OnePlus 2 — in a very futuristic way. See also: OnePlus One Equals the Best Smartphone You Can Buy for $300 Big product announcements are typically … [Link]
Slashdot » University Students Made a Working Model Hyperloop
derekmead writes: Elon Musk's Hyperloop gets people excited. Promise the ability to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than an hour, and you're going to get people salivating. But for as much as we've heard about it, we've had scarcely little to see—until a team of students at the University of Illinois decided to build their very … [Link]
Mashable » Beyonce and Jay-Z make less money than Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris
Turns out Jay Z and Beyonce did need to watch the throne. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris knocked the first couple of music out of the number one spot on the Forbes list of highest-earning celebrity couples. Swift and Harris topped the list with a joint $146 million annual income. Bey and Jay raked in $110.5 million See also: The Taylor … [Link]
Popular Science » Police Will Throw This Camera Ball Into Rooms
“Camera in the hole!" police officers soon shout, as they toss the new Explorer camera orb into a dangerous room before entering. Made by MIT alumnus at Bounce Imaging, the… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Offering Developers Alexa's Voice Powers
Imagine if you could easily add voice recognition to your
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Mashable » Mama raccoon tries to teach her baby how to climb
This raccoon mom has the patience of a saint. Teaching a baby raccoon how to climb is not easy, as demonstrated by this mom attempting multiple climbing lessons with her offspring to no avail. And let's be real, this baby raccoon has like zero interest in learning how to scamper up this tree. But, as usual, mom knows best, and … [Link]
Mashable » Reviled FIFA president Sepp Blatter: I did not resign
Don’t say we didn't warn you, soccer fans Just a few short weeks ago, right after FIFA imploded in a spectacular mushroom cloud of corruption, greed and arrogance, we explained how reviled president Sepp Blatter might not be as gone as everyone assumed he'd be after he apparently announced his resignation Now, new comments from Blatter indicate indeed that he's not … [Link]
Mashable » At least 5 British tourists killed in Tunisia hotel attack
LONDON — 5 British people and an Irish woman are among 37 people killed in an attack on tourists on a beach at a hotel resort in Tunisia after a man unfurled an umbrella, pulled out a Kalashnikov and opened fire Friday The Tunisian health ministry said there were also Belgian and German victims among the dead. Multiple media reports said … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 9 may slow iPhones by almost 40% to squeeze out more battery life
To extend battery life at the cost of speed or not extend battery life? That is the question. We learned earlier this month that iOS 9 will give your iPhone one extra hour of battery life, and a "Low Power Mode" will give you up to three more hours. In exchange for that extended battery life, though, your iPhone will throttle … [Link]
Mashable » 'I dough, I dough': Ben & Jerry's rebrands flavor in honor of gay marriage
Gay marriage is legal nationwide, and Ben & Jerry's has just the flavor to capture the sweet taste of the historic moment. The Vermont-based ice cream shop renamed its staple "Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough" carton "I dough, I dough" in a chocolatey celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision to legalize gay marriage nationwide on Friday See also: The best reactions … [Link]
Mashable » Gay Men's Chorus beautifully performs 'Star-Spangled Banner' at Supreme Court
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C., wasted no time celebrating the Supreme Court ruling on Friday, granting same-sex couples the right to marriage across the United States. The choir was captured performing a beautiful a capella rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the steps of the Supreme Court after the decision was announced to an excited crowd of supporters. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: User-Friendly, Version-Preserving File Sharing For Linux?
petherfile writes: I've been a professional with Microsoft stuff for more than 10 years and I'm a bit sick of it to be honest. The one that's got me stuck is really not where I expected it to be. You can use a combination of DFS and VSS to create a file share where users can put whatever files they … [Link]
Mashable » Not a cloud in the sky at Glastonbury in June 1971
A young woman dances topless in front of the pyramid stage.Image: Ian Tyas/Keystone Features/Getty ImagesThe year before these pictures were taken, there was no Glastonbury Festival. The one-day event held in September 1970 at Michael Eavis' Worthy Farm was billed as the Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival.That year 1,500 people showed up to the Pilton Festival, and benefited from the free … [Link]
Mashable » New documentary on hip-hop fashion looks at the evolution of dopeness
Hip-hop style has fully invaded fashion, and it is glorious Kanye West, purveyor of all things cool, fashion icon, proud father of a fashion icon who happens to be a hip-hop star, showcased his collaboration with Adidas during New York Fashion Week this past February While it may seem like a seamless transition — a rapper turned fashion designer — it's … [Link]
Mashable » NBA Draft: New Laker's old Kobe diss makes for awkward moment
When Larry Nance Jr. was picked by the Lakers in the first round of Thursday night's NBA Draft, an old tweet quickly came back to haunt him. Nance's diss of Lakers icon and new teammate Kobe Bryant wasn't unique, though — he's just the latest young NBA player to get stung by pre-fame tweets See also: On getting older: Kobe and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Attach Google Drive files to Calendar Events with the Calendar API
Google has announced the live version of a Google Calendar API feature that allows users to attach Google Drive files to Calendar events. The feature has been available as a lab option, but Google has moved it to the stable channel. Drag and drop file attachments have long been available through calendar apps that enterprise customers typically utilize (e.g., Outlook, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Things You Could Do When The WIFI Is Down [comic]
[Source: Sarah’s Scribbles | Like “Sarah’s Scribbles” on Facebook] The post Things You Could Do When The WIFI Is Down [comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A New International Supergirl Trailer is Out! [Video]
People reacted rather strongly to the extended Supergirl that came out back in may, but this new trailer takes a more “to the point” look at the new series. In the vast DC Comics Universe of super heroes, the rich mythology of Superman, the planet Krypton and the House of El is perhaps the most famous and instantly recognizable. Enter … [Link]
Mashable » These 14 photos will make you want to run outside and celebrate marriage equality
Euphoria gripped the LGBT community and its allies Friday morning as the Supreme Court announced its historic marriage equality decision, which will allow same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states. The decision, a 5-4 ruling, makes it unconstitutional for states to ban gay marriage. It comes just a few days after the Stonewall Inn in New York was recognized as … [Link]
Slashdot » Nanoparticle-based Fibers Could Lead To No-fade Textiles With Structural Color
JMarshall writes: Researchers have created fibers with structural color properties, no dyes needed. The researchers electrospun fiber mats from a solution of latex nanoparticles, creating fibers made of uniformly packed nanospheres. The resulting mats have structural color properties that depend on the size of the nanoparticles used. By using capillaries as molds, they obtained more uniformly packed spheres with even … [Link]
Mashable » There are a lot of medieval paintings of cats licking their butts
It turns out that cats have been licking their butts since (basically) the beginning of time — and humans have always watched them, like big ol' weirdos A collection of images from early illuminated manuscripts, dating back to the middle ages, is featured on the Tumblr Discarding Images. Every artist rendering features a cat caught in the act of self-cleaning See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Graceland' boss breaks down one of the premiere's most intense scenes
The Graceland season premiere had a little bit of everything: a faked death, a sort-of resurrection, a taser attack But arguably no storyline was as twisted as the one that found Briggs involved in an operation to bring down an Armenian mobster — one that goes very wrong See also: Inside this week's hugely important 'Bates Motel' episode Like, "Hey, let's … [Link]
Mashable » A map of where same sex marriage is now legal in the United States
By order of the Supreme Court, same-sex marriage is now legal throughout the United States. With this landmark ruling, the United States becomes the 21st country in the world to allow for nationwide marriage equality. See also: 5 things you need to know about the Supreme Court marriage equality case This map shows where marriage equality now exists throughout the United … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Affleck will produce high-profile FIFA scandal film
Ben Affleck will produce an upcoming film about FIFA, the scandalized soccer organization rocked by corruption. The film will be based on Houses of Deceit, a book by BuzzFeed reporter Ken Bensinger about Chuck Blazer, an ex-FIFA executive committee member who played a major role in the organization's unraveling On May 27, the U.S. government shocked the soccer world when it … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Omnilexica Launches Lexical oEmbed Service
Omnilexica, a lexical and encyclopedic content provider, has launched an oEmbed service for its dictionary service. After integration with the Omnilexica API, a call to Omnilexica returns the definition or meaning of a term specified by the URL at omnilexica.com. Omnilexica has beta tested the feature for six months and has now made the offering generally available.
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Mashable » You can put a rainbow filter over your Facebook profile photo in one click
Get ready to see a whole lot of color in your Facebook News Feed. Facebook added a tool that lets users superimpose a rainbow over their profile pictures on Friday, after the the U.S. Supreme Court struck down gay marriage bans as unconstitutional in a 5-4 ruling. Same-sex marriage is now the law of the land in all 50 states. See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science of BACON is the Best Kind of Science! [Video]
BACON!! Why is it so delicious? Because it’s BACON, right? Well…here’s a little science! [AsapSCIENCE] The post The Science of BACON is the Best Kind of Science! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » My United Airlines Website Hack Gets Snubbed
Bennett Haselton writes: United Airlines announced that they will offer up to 1 million air miles to users who can find security holes in their website. I demonstrated a way to brute-force a user's 4-digit PIN number and submitted it to them for review, emailing their Bugs Bounty contact address on three occasions, but I never heard back from them. … [Link]
Mashable » Paul McCartney dedicates 'The Long and Winding Road' to Charleston victims at concert
Legendary musician Paul McCartney has long been an outspoken supporter of animal rights, but at a concert in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday, he took a moment to support a more human cause. "This next song, we would like to dedicate to all the people in Charleston," the Beatle said partway through his performance, drawing thunderous applause and cheers. "We … [Link]
Popular Science » Superfast Lasers Create A Hologram You Can Touch
The halls of science fiction are well-decorated with dreams of holograms—Jules Verne introduced holography to literature in 1893 with The Castle of the Carpathians, and how… [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon hospitalized for hand injury
Jimmy Fallon has called off Friday's taping of The Tonight Show after being hospitalized for a hand injury A spokesperson for NBC confirmed to Mashable that the host is doing "fine" following the incident, which TMZ first reported Hey guys – unfortunately tonight's taping has been cancelled due to Jimmy injuring his hand. He's totally fine but we'll be airing a … [Link]
Mashable » The best reactions from major companies to the historic gay marriage decision
Major companies rushed to show they were celebrating after the Supreme Court announced a historic ruling legalizing gay marriage across the country on Friday. In a 5-4 ruling, the court stated Friday morning that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and that states must recognize same-sex marriages performed out of state. See also: Same-sex marriage … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Galaxy's supermassive black hole is a cool neighbourhood for ice
Despite searing radiation at the Milky Way's core, water and hydrocarbon ice are clinging on – probably thanks to sheltering dust grains
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Mashable » What the 2016 presidential candidates are saying about the gay marriage ruling
The Supreme Court announced a historic decision on Friday, making the right to same-sex marriage the law of the land in all 50 states. President Obama triumphantly posted on Facebook, "Love just won." However, not everyone is celebrating this decision. Here are the reactions of the 2016 presidential candidates and some suspected runners. The Democrats Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton, who has … [Link]
Slashdot » Supreme Court Ruling Supports Same-Sex Marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court issued Friday a landmark decision, ruling that marriage is a Constitutionally protected right to homosexual as well as heterosexual couples. The New York Times notes that last year, by refusing to hear appeals to decisions favoring same-sex marriage in five states, the court "delivered a tacit victory for gay rights, immediately expanding the number of states … [Link]
Mashable » Type 'gay marriage' into Google for a rainbow surprise
Google is celebrating the legalization of same-sex marriage across the United States following a Supreme Court ruling on Friday Colorful artwork appears when you type certain words into Google's search engine, including "gay marriage," "same-sex marriage" and "Supreme Court gay marriage." You'll see a banner of people holding hands next to small hearts, who make up the colors of the rainbow … [Link]
Mashable » Apple CEO Tim Cook: Same-sex marriage decision is 'victory for equality, perseverance and love'
Tech leaders in Silicon Valley are speaking out about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says same-sex marriage is "the law of the land." One of the first reactions came from Tim Cook. The Apple CEO, who is gay, has long been a public champion of human rights. See also: Same-sex marriage is the law of the land in America In … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bats and Crocodiles Engage in Epic Laser Warfare [Video]
Here’s what nature documentaries would be like if animals were armed with everyone’s favorite sci-fi weapons: Lasers! [Blackhawk] The post Bats and Crocodiles Engage in Epic Laser Warfare [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rainbow X-ray echoes pinpoint faraway neutron star
By observing ripples of X-rays bouncing off dust around a remote binary star, astronomers have solved a puzzle over its distance
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Mashable » Obama: 'This ruling is a victory for America'
President Barack Obama hailed the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage on Friday, calling it "a victory for America" in a speech outside the White House. Obama has been in favor of gay marriage since 2012 See also: Same-sex marriage is the law of the land in America The full statement is embedded at the bottom of this article. Below … [Link]
Slashdot » Reverse-Engineering a Frame of "Supreme Commander"
An anonymous reader writes: When Supreme Commander was released 8 years ago, it redefined the RTS genre, with its real-time strategic zoom and its epic battles involving several thousands of units at once, while bringing a whole generation of PCs to their knees. Today an article revisits the process of rendering a frame of the game by reverse-engineering the API … [Link]
Mashable » Winter is over: 'Game of Thrones' tweets support of marriage equality in the U.S.
Same-sex marriage is now legal in the United States, but the festivities are not contained domestically. Even the people of Westeros are joining in on the celebration. Game of Thrones' official Twitter account posted a sweet clay figure of Renly Baratheon, a gay character on the show, celebrating before a rainbow backdrop. See also: The most heartwarming reactions to same-sex marriage … [Link]
Mashable » Disney parks are banning selfie sticks
The happiest place on Earth has had enough. Beginning Tuesday, selfie sticks will be banned at all four Disney theme parks in Orlando, as well as at Disney's water parks and Disney Quest, a gaming attraction at Downtown Disney. Beginning July 1, the ban will also be enforced at Disneyland in California, and at the theme parks in Paris and Hong … [Link]
Mashable » 7 powerful lines from the same-sex marriage decision
The U.S. Supreme Court made history on Friday when it declared state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Swing vote Justice Anthony Kennedy, who wrote the court's majority opinion, lead the 5-4 ruling. Kennedy — who is known for his lofty prose and wrote the opinion in many past cases that upheld LGBT rights (including United States v. Windsor in 2013, which … [Link]
Mashable » 12 new lifehacks that will help to simplify your summer
With summer almost upon us and with little time to fit in all the things we want to do, we’re always on the lookout for quick and easy solutions to make life simpler. So we got excited when we discovered that Lifehacker UK have created 12 new style, home and travel lifehacks for American Express to celebrate the latest range of … [Link]
Geek Culture » A day for everyone to have pride.
Congrats to the people of the USA, this is a wonderful day for you all. This is a piece of writing. pic.twitter.com/tlDKhd03HF— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) June 26, 2015 [Link]
Popular Science » From Our Archives: Sign Up Here For A Trip To Space
More than 60 years ago, an unassuming ad made big promises in the August 1952 issue of Popular Science.As part of a publicity campaign, the Hayden Planetarium offered… [Link]
Mashable » Prideful celebrities are celebrating marriage equality across social media
Celebrities joined the chorus of support and pride across the Internet on Friday. The Supreme Court's decision to recognize same-sex marriage nationwide has prompted a whirlwind of celebration among not only the LGBT community, but people of all walks of life. See also: 5 things you need to know about the Supreme Court marriage equality case Members of the Hollywood elite, … [Link]
Slashdot » Foxconn CEO Backpedals On Planned Robot Takeover
itwbennett writes: For years now, Foxconn has been talking up plans to replace pesky humans with robot workers in its factories. Back in February, CEO Terry Gou said he expected the automation to account for 70 percent of his company's assembly line work in three years. But in the company's shareholder meeting Thursday, Gou said he had been misquoted and … [Link]
Popular Science » Fiber Optic Fix Will Make Connecting The World Easier And Cheaper
Wires are so old school. Nowadays, most of our information (whether on the Internet, TV, or phone) is communicated over fiber optic cables, long strands of material that can… [Link]
Mashable » What an attack on a tourist resort means for Tunisia
In light of Friday's attack on a hotel in Tunisia, which left least 27 dead, there is renewed focus on how safe it is to visit the country Sousse, where the attack took place, is an important beach-resort region. It is now a crime scene, with police tape surrounding palm frond umbrellas and lounge chairs. As the tourists and their loved … [Link]
Popular Science » These Mini Robots Could Form An Injection Gun In Your Bloodstream
We’ve seen robots designed to move inside bodies before. Carefully shaped magnetic objects, these miniature robots are moved by external magnetic forces, like those found in… [Link]
Mashable » That Lexus hoverboard has its own custom skatepark
Lexus unveiled a "real, rideable" hoverboard on Wednesday — a skateboard that levitates above the ground, just like in the legendary Robert Zemeckis movie Back to the Future Part II. Such a hoverboard would be likely to rely on magnetism, which implies it had to be ridden above a metal surface, but the surface in Lexus' short promo video appeared to … [Link]
Mashable » This cat completely shuts down when a flower is placed on his head
To think that some people actually LIKE receiving flowers. This cat was perfectly content to just sit there and look cute, but then his owner had to go and place a flower on his head … and the cat totally malfunctions Cannot. Comprehend. Flower. On head Hopefully this broken cat receives some maintenance and gets up and running again soon. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who vs. My Little Pony [Comic]
[Source: SupaCrikeyDave] The post Doctor Who vs. My Little Pony [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » How Etak Built a Car Navigation System In 1985
harrymcc writes: Thirty years ago, a startup called Etak released the Navigator, an in-car navigation system. It provided turn-by-turn driving directions despite the fact that GPS did not exist, and stored its maps–which Etak had to create itself–on cassette tapes. And some of its data and technologies are still in use in today's navigation apps. Over at Fast Company, Benj … [Link]
Popular Science » Same-Sex Marriage Doesn't Affect Opposite-Sex Marriage Rates, Study Finds
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Mashable » New 'I Am Cait' clip shows Caitlyn Jenner bonding with her family
Caitlyn Jenner is laying it all out on the table In the new promo clip for her upcoming reality show I Am Cait, Jenner promises that she's "going to talk about everything." See also: Caitlyn Jenner went off-roading in a beautiful dress for Father's Day The clip shows snippets of things we can expect to see Jenner do "for the first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deadpool: His Adventures in TV, Movies, and Video Games
Deadpool is magical. Not in the literal sense, but in the sense of how he makes his fans feel. He is so out-there and insane, you cannot help but lose yourself a bit in the character and forget about all the crap going on in your own world for a bit once you enter his. And with his own movie … [Link]
Mashable » Gay marriage is the law of the land in America
The Supreme Court struck down gay marriage bans as unconstitutional in a decision issued Thursday, making the right to same-sex marriage the law of the land in the United States. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said the Fourteenth Amendment requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex. States must also recognize a marriage between … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 58% Off Estes Syncro X Nano R/C Quadcopter – $25.20
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Estes Syncro X Nano R/C Quadcopter for just $25.20. That’s 58% off the quadcopter’s regular list price of $59.99. Introducing the Estes Syncro! The smallest Quadcopter in the World that’s ready for action right out of the box. It’s so small, it fits easily in the palm of your … [Link]
Slashdot » Huawei, Proximus Demo 1Tb/sec Optical Network Transmission
Amanda Parker writes: Proximus and Huawei have demonstrated speeds of 1 Terabit per second (Tbps) in an optical trial. The speed, which equates to the transmission of 33 HD films in a second, is the first outcome of the partnership between the two companies which was formed in January. The trial was conducted over a 1,040 kilometre fibre link using … [Link]
Popular Science » Q&A With SciBabe On GMOs, Swearing, And More
Earlier this month I was traveling in California for work, and during one stop I attended the 1st Annual Institute for Food and Agriculture Literacy Symposium at UC Davis. [Link]
Mashable » 20+ events related to tech, startups, social media and more
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to list and find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find anything that's right for you, check out dozens of other events featured in our complete listing. Read more… 
Popular Science » Spro 2 Is The Perfect Projector For Streaming
Setting up a backyard movie screening sounds like a great idea–until you try it. You need an outlet or extension cord, and even more cables to connect a computer or streaming box to your projector. The ZTE Spro 2 frees you from that. An update to last year’s original Spro, the portable projector has a 200-lumen bulb–double that of its … [Link]
Mashable » LGBT families and allies share their hopes for the future
Among seahorse-patterned blankets and blue buckets full of snacks, LGBT families and their allies kicked off 2015 New York City Pride with Family Movie Night on Wednesday. While Pride events aren't typically known as kid-friendly spaces, Family Movie Night was created especially for families. It's a little break from the 21-and-over, exclusive atmosphere of festivities to come, and a time to … [Link]
Mashable » Miss USA hosts refuse to work with 'clown' Donald Trump
Latina and Latino celebrities aren't taking Donald Trump's incendiary remarks about immigration sitting down. Chilean actor Cristian de la Fuente and Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez, both stars of Lifetime's Devious Maids, have announced that they will no longer host the Spanish-language simulcast of the Miss USA pageant See also: The reactions to Donald Trump's outrageous 2016 speech are absolutely golden … [Link]
Mashable » Putin, do you hear me? Obama urges Russian president to pull troops from Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop fomenting the war in eastern Ukraine, and to work with all warring parties to fully enforce a ceasefire deal reached in February, which has existed in name only. "President Obama reiterated the need for Russia to fulfill its commitments under the Minsk agreements, including the … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS claims responsibility for suicide bombing of Kuwait mosque
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a bombing attack on a Shiite mosque in Kuwait on Friday, which killed as many as 24 people just after midday prayers. The attack, which struck the Imam Sadiq Mosque in a residential neighborhood in Kuwait City, was carried out by a suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt, according to a Twitter account belonging to … [Link]
Mashable » Steve Wozniak: In the future, robots will keep humans as pets
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is pretty certain artificial intelligence is taking over, but he's having a hard time deciding whether that's a good or bad thing for humans In a March interview, Wozniak predicted AI will surpass humanity and "get rid" of slow humans. Now, speaking at the Freescale Technology Forum 2015 in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, Woz said that while … [Link]
Mashable » Attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait: What happened on Friday
Attackers carried out strikes hours apart from each other in three different countries on Friday morning It's unclear at this point if Friday's attacks are related. However, we are following all three events as the stories unfold. Tunisia hotel attack: At least 27 dead Follow the latest on this here At least 27 people are dead on a beach in Tunisia … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No, soup of everyday chemicals isn't a cancer-causing combo
Could chemicals deemed safe at common doses be carcinogenic when mixed? It's a fair question, but there is no evidence of harm, says Fiona Osgun (full text available to subscribers)
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Mashable » How can less-skilled players keep up with 'Call of Duty'? Treyarch has ideas
Call of Duty is as popular as it's ever been, but it's also in danger of leaving fans behind. This first came up in late 2014 when Advanced Warfare launched. Sledgehammer Games made some changes to the game's foundational mechanics in the name of a future warfare setting. Cybernetically enhanced soldiers could jump higher, hit harder and move faster than previous Call of … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo Could Remake the ThinkPad X300 With Current Technologies
MojoKid writes: The ThinkPad brand has been around for a long time; the first model was introduced by IBM way back in 1992. And although technological advances over the past two decades have lead to Lenovo ThinkPads that are lighter, much faster, and highly more cable than any model in the early 1990s could have ever imagined, there's still a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Misconceptions About Gamers from Non-Gamers
The problem non-gamers have with gamers is that they assume all and know so very little. We are not some archetype of geek, and just the simple fact that we game does not, alone, make us geeks. There is much about gamers that non-gamers don’t know, but rather, assume. I believe this list will help destroy some of those inaccurate … [Link]
Mashable » The majority of Americans lose sleep over money problems, survey says
If you’re tossing and turning over financial woes at night, you're not alone 62% of Americans lose sleep over financial problems including worrying about how to pay for retirement and education, a new survey from CreditCards.com shows. See also: Whip Your Finances Into Shape With These 3 Helpful Sites The results showed that the most common money worry was the cost … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's rare gear vendor is selling one of the best PvP guns this weekend
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes (and from random loot drops), Xur has the goods for … [Link]
Slashdot » France Could Offer Asylum To Assange, Snowden
HughPickens.com writes: The Intercept reports that in the aftermath of the NSA's sweeping surveillance of three French presidents, French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira thinks National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange might be allowed to settle in France. Taubira was asked about the NSA's surveillance of three French presidents, disclosed by WikiLeaks this week, and called … [Link]
Mashable » Chatty walrus exchanges pleasantries with an aquarium visitor
Everyone knows that walruses are notorious gossipers. So when Youtuber Jake Stowe visited the Coney Island aquarium, it's no surprise that a large male walrus started chatting him up. "Where have you been all my life?" Stowe asks. "GHRUUTTT," belts the flattered walrus. Sometimes a nice compliment can really make someone's day. H/T: Storyful This swimming grizzly bear is acing … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is erupting with borderline scary excitement over the 'Harry Potter' news
LONDON — People are struggling to find the words to express just how excited they are about the upcoming Harry Potter play. See also: 18 questions we still have about 'Harry Potter' J.K. Rowling made the announcement Friday morning in a series of tweets, and people were quick to share their feelings on the news. @jk_rowling WAIT WHAT WHAT IS LIFE … [Link]
Mashable » Dozens killed in tourist hotel attack on Tunisia beach
WARNING: Graphic imagery At least 27 people are dead on a beach in Tunisia after gunmen attacked two hotels in the resort town of Sousse, the country's interior minister said Friday The attack took place in Kantaoui, a tourist area on the northern end of Sousse The city is a popular destination for tourists from across Europe. British tourist Gary Pine … [Link]
Slashdot » Black Hole Awakens After 26 Years
schwit1 writes: For the first time since 1989, the black hole in V404 Cygni, a system comprising a black hole and a star, has reawakened, suddenly emitting high energy outbursts beginning on June 15. The outbursts are probably occurring because the black hole is gobbling up material that has fallen into it. While the 1989 outburst helped astronomers gain their … [Link]
New Scientist – News » For an easier 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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Mashable » New Age networking: 3 strategies more effective than asking someone to coffee
Before those who read this title think I've abandoned everything I stand for: Don't worry, I still love coffee. I am the stereotypical remote worker who seeks refuge from writer's block in a coffee shop. I drink nearly as much as Lorelai Gilmore, and whenever I want to catch up with a friend I suggest we meet for coffee However, I'll … [Link]
Mashable » The most common airline fees, and how to avoid them
U.S. airlines are making record profits from extra fees for things like checked bags, seat selections, priority boarding, extra legroom and anything else they can think to charge for. Unfortunately, those profits are coming from passengers' wallets. See also: The best airlines in 2015 don't include any based in the U.S. About 222 million passengers will board U.S. airlines this summer, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Uncanny Inhumans' joined by Beast, Human Torch in Marvel 'All-New' reboot
LOS ANGELES — Obsessing over royal families isn't just for British monarchs and Game of Thrones anymore. Make way for "Uncanny Inhumans," who'll play a major part in Marvel Comics' "All-New, All-Different" relaunch — and are getting a couple of new members in Hank McCoy (The Beast) and Johnny Storm (The Human Torch). Marvel has been upping the profile of its … [Link]
Mashable » 5 E3 gems that owe their success to Kickstarter
It’s impossible to not think about crowdfunding at E3 this year, between Sony's very public grandstanding for the Shenmue III Kickstarter, and the abundance of small games that had succeeded on the platform present at the show Many developers and designers have taken advantage of crowdfunding as a way to get their pet projects off the ground — or to breathe … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Wahlberg and Jimmy Fallon shoot each other in the head with arrows
Sticking with his reputation for playing cerebral, high-concept late night games, Jimmy Fallon invited Mark Wahlberg onto The Tonight Show to try and shoot things off of his head with (foam) arrows. All matter of weird objects would be placed on Fallon and Wahlberg's head — a bowl of Fruity Pebbles, a jar of feathers — and the other would … [Link]
Mashable » 8 camping hacks you'll kick yourself for not knowing sooner
The number of overnight stays at U.S. National Parks in 2014 increased by almost one million since 2013, according to the National Park Service It's unsurprising, since a 2013 study on veterans proved that outdoor recreation can improve psychological well-being, social functioning and life outlook See also: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You in 11 U.S. Cities But if sleeping, eating … [Link]
Mashable » Pop culture is your secret trick to learning proper grammar
Now my watch is ended, your watch is ended, his/her/its watch is ended. For everybody who thinks that grammar is boring, Pop Chart Lab has a new infographic to make learning fun. See also: 28 College Hacks You Won't Learn in Class The data visualization company's latest print 'A Pop Culture Primer on Parts of Speech' uses your favorite pop culture … [Link]
Slashdot » Controversial Trial of Genetically Modified Wheat Ends In Disappointment
sciencehabit writes: A controversial GM wheat trial has failed after more than £2 million of public money was spent protecting it from GM opponents. Researchers had hoped that the wheat modified to produce a warning pheromone would keep aphids away and attract their natural enemies, reducing the need for insecticides. Despite showing promise in the laboratory, the field trial failed … [Link]
Mashable » These creative cut-outs perfectly blend elegant fashion and striking backgrounds
One instagrammer is exploring city fashion on a whole new level. Fashion illustrator Shamekh Bluwi wanted to share the experience of traveling around Dubai with his followers so he decided to blend his high-fashion with the visual elements of his daily surroundings. See also: Instagram artist uses everyday objects to bring drawings to life Bluwi told Mashable his inspiration comes in … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things we still need to change for transgender equality
It might seem as though America is on the verge of guaranteeing equality for all queer people. We can easily look to major victories, like Caitlyn Jenner gracing the cover of Vanity Fair, or the overwhelming support for marriage equality, seen in public polling, that makes a favorable Supreme Court ruling feel inevitable. Yet equality, as grand as it is, remains … [Link]
Mashable » More men are going to spas, because getting pampered is awesome
For $75, you can relax with a cleansing foot bath filled with fresh ale and a scrub made with crushed barley and malt. It's topped off with a foot rub using none other than hop oil This Brew and Renew "Amber Ale Foot Soak"offered by the Four Seasons Resort in Vail, Colorado is just another example of new spa treatments aiming … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: A Nobel calling in question
Return of Marija Gimbutas's steppe monsters, Bologna and flatulence, inspirational works of gametical genius and more (full text available to subscribers)
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New Scientist – News » Heat-tolerant genes could help corals adapt to climate change
Evidence from the Great Barrier Reef suggests corals that are tolerant of high temperatures can pass the trait to the next generation through their genes
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 26 July 2015
6SensorLabs — product is a grind-your-food-for-my-sensor product that tests for the presence of gluten. Or, as celiacs call it, death. The Art of Testing Less Without Sacrificing Quality (Paper a Day) — until finally you don’t test at all and … [Link]
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Mashable » Smartphones don't get more utilitarian than Samsung's Galaxy S6 Active
The Galaxy S6 Active is the phone for anyone who was upset when Samsung traded durability and water-resistance for thinness, metal and glass. Samsung's Active-branded smartphones have always been about ruggedness and the S6 Active is no different; it's built like a tank. Its edges are fortified with thick bumpers and the three buttons below the screen are sealed to … [Link]
Mashable » Decapitated body found after 'terrorist attack' on factory in France
LONDON — One person was beheaded in what the French president is describing as a terrorist attack at a gas factory in southeastern France near Lyon on Friday morning. Two others were wounded The decapitated body was found near the Air Products plant in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, according to French President François Hollande, who spoke at a press conference after the attack. A … [Link]
Slashdot » OneWeb Secures "Largest Ever" Rocket Acquisition For Satellite Internet Launch
Mickeycaskill writes: Virgin, Airbus and Qualcomm-backed satellite Internet venture OneWeb has acquired 65 rockets and $500 million in funding to launch its satellites by 2019. OneWeb has partnered with Airbus to produce 900 microsatellites which will provide "affordable", fast, low-latency Internet to remote parts of the world and to ships, planes and oil rigs. It has also been suggested the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this artist make 5 paintings in 17 hours on 1 laptop
Rather than spending months working away in a studio, one renowned Japanese artist has challenged himself to sit on a plane and create an entire pop-up art exhibition in 17 hours. Tomokazu Matsuyama, 39, now based in New York, said he found the experience "pretty intense." See also: 21 Instagram photos that capture common objects as works of art The brief, … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling: New 'Harry Potter' play will open in London next year
LONDON — Deep breath, Harry Potter fans. J.K. Rowling announced Friday morning that a Harry Potter play will open in London next year and it will be based on a new, original story See also: 18 questions we still have about 'Harry Potter' The play, titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a collaboration between Rowling, writer Jack Thorne and … [Link]
Mashable » Sydney, it's not me, it's you: The fight against the 'nanny state'
Sydney, Australia has had enough of being the naughty kid who gets sent to bed at 10 p.m. and is an embarrassment to international guests, according to a local urban planner. Why are there no roof top bars? Why is there nowhere to go after midnight? Why is the city a dead zone? Why do the police keep turning up when … [Link]
Mashable » 8 aerial photos that capture the magnitude of Glastonbury
LONDON — For a handful of days, 175,000 or so people pile into Worthy Farm in Somerset for Glastonbury Festival — the largest greenfield festival in the world — making it temporarily one of the biggest cities in England, surpassing Bath, Exeter and Oxford. See also: Impressive tent modelled after Tube train has returned to Glastonbury Festival It's hard to comprehend … [Link]
Mashable » Sizzler has released the cheese bread recipe, it's going to be OK
Many people assumed the all-you-can-eat buffet died with hygiene laws, but there are still a few Sizzler restaurants scattered around Australia The majority of these are about to be shut down (childhood memories crushed in the process), with the announcement Sizzler Australia will close a small number of their 25 stores. The company appears to be headed the way of the … [Link]
Mashable » 6 U.S. Social Media Day events you should attend this year
On June 30, 2015, the global celebration that is Social Media Day returns. As has become a yearly tradition, the sixth annual Social Media Day will comprise of hundreds of global events, as thousands of people reflect on the ways social media and digital innovation have changed our world. See also: Save the date for Mashable's 6th annual Social Media Day … [Link]
Mashable » 9 dead after sightseeing plane crashes in Alaska
All nine people aboard a sightseeing plane died in a crash Thursday in southeast Alaska, authorities said, but stormy weather prevented the immediate recovery of the bodies. "We have nine fatalities," said Clint Johnson, head of the National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska office. See also: Alaska is burning as fires multiply by the hundred Rain and wind forced an end to … [Link]
Slashdot » Students Win Prize For Color-Changing Condoms That Detect STDs
New submitter PJ6 writes: Three students attending the Isaac Newton Academy in the UK won the Healthcare Category of the Teen Tech Awards, for their idea to use antibodies to create color-changing condoms to recognize STDs. They say the material, which is still in the concept stage, will turn green for chlamydia, yellow for herpes, purple for HPV, and blue … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rats dream about the places they wish to go
When a rat really wants to get somewhere but can't, it seems to see that place in its dreams – just like that holiday you're saving up for
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Mashable » Turns out, this ancient worm had hidden eyes and (terrifying) mouth
Heads or tails? Scientists finally have an answer in the case of the odd ancient worm Hallucigenia, which leaves fossils so bizarre that researchers once thought its top was its bottom and its back was its front. Indeed, after decades, researchers have confirmed which side of Hallucigenia was the head, and found its circular "grinning" mouth lined with teeth, according to … [Link]
Slashdot » Put Your Enterprise Financial Data In the Cloud? Sure, Why Not
jfruh writes: For many, the idea of storing sensitive financial and other data in the cloud seems insane, especially considering the regulatory aspects that mandate how that data is protected. But more and more organizations are doing so as cloud providers start presenting offerings that fulfill regulatory needs — and people realize that information is more likely to be accidentally … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook disappoints with new diversity numbers
Facebook has released new diversity data and the results are pretty disappointing Despite hiring another 2,897 employees over the last 12 months, the company's overall ratio of male to female employees budged just 1%: 68% vs. 32% this May compared with 69% male vs. 31% female the same time last year, according to the diversity report released on Thursday. The report … [Link]
Mashable » Lululemon recalls 300,000 drawstrings that injured customers
Time to postpone your workout: Canadian retailer Lululemon Athletica has issued a safety notice recalling more than 300,000 drawstrings in their tops in the United States and Canada due to seven reports of face and eye injuries. The athletic gear company reports that the products affected are "Lululemon tops with elastic drawcords that have hard metal or plastic tips in the neck … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Opens Up Echo's Alexa To Developers
mikejuk writes: Amazon announced Echo, a wireless speaker with a built-in, voice-controlled, personal assistant called Alexa last year. Now it appears Alexa will no longer be tied exclusively to Echo. Amazon has announced that the Alexa Voice Service (AVS), the cloud-based service behind Echo, is being made available for free to third party hardware makers who want to integrate Alexa … [Link]
Mashable » How one Boston company wants to revolutionize lithium-ion batteries
The lithium-ion batteries in your iPhone or your Tesla Model S are solid but hampered by a hefty price tag. One Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup thinks it can cut manufacturing costs by 50% while increasing performance. That's a bold claim, no doubt. Battery startup 24M has developed what it is calling a "semisolid" lithium-ion battery. The company, led by material science and … [Link]
Mashable » It is so cold in Australia, water out of the tap is forming icicles
We know you think Australia is all rainbows and summer days, but it is time the world knew the cold, hard truth. It also gets freezing cold. Sure, not Canada freezing, but bloody cold for an island hideaway. Sometimes, in the dead of night, it slips to -5 degrees Celsius See also: 14 things that prove Australia is definitely not … [Link]
Mashable » Bleachers' Jack Antonoff looks back at Jersey, crack and a stressful soda can
Jack Antonoff a.k.aBleachers is quite the entertainment-realm wunderkind, and if you’re not familiar with his resume, here’s what you should know off the bat. His writing and production credentials are stacked: He’s collaborated with Sara Bareilles, Tegan and Sara and Taylor Swift, including co-writing and producing three tracks on Swift’s chart-topping 1989 album. Antonoff not only is Bleachers, but he’s the … [Link]
Mashable » Remember 'Stacy's Mom'? Well, now there's a Hillary Clinton parody
GuysGuys. You remember "Stacy's Mom," right? If your answer is not a resounding "hell yes," you may as well just stop reading. The one-hit wonder from Fountains of Wayne in 2003 had a retro feel that is channeled in a new video by singing string quartet Well-Strung. But this time, it's not about Stacy's mom — it's about Chelsea's mom. … [Link]
Slashdot » Stellar Rejuvenation: Some Exoplanets May Get Facelifts
astroengine writes: Astronomers may have discovered an exoplanet that has found the elixir to planetary youth, knocking billions of years off its age. Until now, stellar rejuvenation has been pure conjecture, but after studying a white dwarf star called PG 0010+280, it turns out that one very interesting explanation for an excess in detected infrared radiation may be down to … [Link]
Mashable » NASA and Microsoft plan to bring the HoloLens into space
NASA and Microsoft are again teaming up on the HoloLens. But this time, the goal is to bring the augmented reality headset into space NASA and Microsoft announced Project Sidekick Thursday, a new experiment that aims to bring Microsoft's holographic visuals to astronauts on the International Space Station. See also: Microsoft's HoloLens to help NASA scientists explore Mars The ISS astronauts … [Link]
Mashable » Tumblr finally gives you a way to watch nothing but GIFs
Just in case you weren't seeing enough GIFs in your Tumblr dashboard, the site now has a dedicated channel that plays an endless stream of them. Tumblr TV, unveiled Thursday, allows Tumblr users to watch random GIFs that have been posted by the site's users. See also: Ramp up your Tumblr skills with these 21 keyboard shortcuts Though Tumblr TV defaults … [Link]
Mashable » Knicks take Porzingis in NBA Draft, fans promptly freak out
Appropriately enough, 19-year-old Latvian hoop-dreamer Kristaps Porzingis got a proper Bronx cheer to welcome him to his new home The New York Knicks took Porzingis fourth overall in Thursday night's NBA Draft in Brooklyn, and were promptly met with a stew of anguish and outrage from their fans, who rained boos down on Porzingis at the Barclays Center See also: Analyzing … [Link]
Mashable » Why next year's NBA Draft could change completely
Georgetown guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera emerged as one of the Hoyas' most dangerous threats on offense during both his sophomore and junior seasons. He averaged 17.6 points per game as a sophomore and 16.3 points per game as a junior, helping Georgetown reach the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament. But, after the conclusion of Georgetown's 2014-15 basketball campaign, Smith-Rivera, a … [Link]
Mashable » Smart lightbulb doubles as a speaker to play your music
The home of the future could kill two birds with one bulb Astro is among the latest startups throwing a quirky spin on a household staple in an attempt to make it smarter. Astro's new smart lightbulbs Twist lights up a room but also doubles as an AirPlay speaker. See also: Nest Cam is here, but the 'Internet of Things' still … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2159: The perils of social media self-esteem.
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Mashable » Prince George brings back Crocs, sales reportedly surge
There’s the midas touch and then there's the Prince George Effect It's no secret that Kate Middleton has become a style icon, but following in her chic footsteps is her 1-year old son, George, whose influence in the sartorial sphere may have overshadowed his mum's. Whatever the tiny tyke has worn has turned into pure fashion gold, with sales of whatever … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Asks Android Developers To Show Sensitivity To Disasters and Atrocity
Mark Wilson writes: Today Google revealed an updated version of its Google Play Developer Program Policies. There aren't actually all that many changes or additions, but those that are present are quite interesting. Google is clamping down on the problem of impersonation, making it clearer that it is not permissible to mislead users by imitating other apps, making false claims, … [Link]
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