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 » New European force wants to kick ISIS offline, which is easier said than done
The European Union's police force has a new task force that wants to boot the Islamic State off of social media by tracking down the group's most influential users and killing their accounts That might not work out so well See also: ISIS has minted its own currency The task force—which just started work in July—is 15 members strong. The head … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Niantic Labs Sorry Over Death Camps In Smartphone Game
New submitter LunaticTippy writes: For those unfamiliar with Ingress, the game has GPS coordinate portals that correspond to real world locations, players then use smartphones to battle for control of these portals. Many public locations with historical or artistic interest are submitted by players. It turns out some of the sites were located within concentration camps such as Dachau and … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaky dog uses the ol' bait-and-switch on her corgi friend to get her bone back
This lab mix wanted to chew on her bone in peace, but her corgi sister had other ideas. Because toys are always more interesting when they're being chewed on by another dog Luckily, the lab is a clever girl, and figures out that all she has to do to get her bone back is lure the corgi away with a … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10's Wi-Fi sharing feature is really clever, but just got a bad rap
Microsoft is rebutting claims that an upcoming Windows 10 feature could leak your Wi-Fi password to strangers. A new feature on Windows 10 called Wi-Fi Sense allows your Outlook, Skype and Facebook contacts to automatically access your Wi-Fi network. For example, rather than having to ask a friend for the Wi-Fi password at their home, the feature would sense you are … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 109,200 Lego bricks form one giant American flag
The National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. is displaying a brand new American flag made entirely of bricks. Lego bricks, that is. See also: The last 50 years of Lego, in true Lego form 
LEGO Systems Inc. builds the world's largest LEGO American flag to celebrate the opening of the Innovation Wing at the National Museum of American History … [Link]
Mashable » 9/11 first responder shocked by $5 million lottery win
Retired New York City firefighter Carmelo Mercado, who helped save lives after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, has won $5 million on a lottery scratch-off ticket. The 63-year-old was presented with an oversized check on Thursday, which will amount to $3.3 million after taxes See also: Really lucky or really greedy? British couple wins lottery twice in 2 years Mercado … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Yammer, Medable, Google Distance Matrix Libraries
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 » iTunes Home Sharing for music has disappeared in iOS 8.4
Like to use Apple's Home Sharing feature to listen to any iTunes library in your network via an iPhone or iPad? We have a tip for you: Don't upgrade to iOS 8.4. At least not yet With the launch of the Apple Music streaming service on the latest iOS software update, the Home Sharing feature for music has quietly disappeared, according … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Messenger tests unified search for finding stickers and GIFs
Facebook Messenger quietly began testing a new search feature this week that makes it easier for finding stickers and GIFs in one place. The experimental feature was quietly rolled out to a small group of Messenger users in Canada, Mashable has learned. Figuring out whether you're one of the selected few is just a matter of loading the app up and … [Link]
Mashable » Petition by 'Creed fan' to change title of 'Rocky' sequel is the funniest thing you'll read all day
So: Did a rabid Scott Stapp fan really just create a petition urging MGM to change the title of the upcoming Rocky spin-off Creed — because the movie's name is "making it difficult, if not impossible, for the still-vital online Creed fanbase to exchange thoughts and discussion regarding band developments, song interpretation, rumors, non-erotic fanfiction, and deeper insights into the expanded Creed universe"? See also: 'Creed' … [Link]
Slashdot » Can New Chicago Taxes On Netflix, Apple, Spotify Withstand Legal Challenges?
Mr D from 63 writes: Today, a new "cloud tax" takes effect in the city of Chicago, targeting online databases and streaming entertainment services. Residents who stream movies and music from companies like Netflix and Spotify will now need to pay an additional 9% tax. This also applies to Chicago businesses that pay to use databases online. Chicago expects to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene therapy works in cystic fibrosis for the first time
A technique that compensates for the faulty gene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis improves lung power – and may lead to similar approaches for other lung conditions
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Mashable » Texas falls in line with same-sex marriage ruling
Despite its early resistance to the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide last week, Texas is falling in line. On Sunday, the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, decried the ruling as "lawless" and said county clerks could refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex applicants on religious grounds. But by Thursday, the majority of Texas counties were complying with … [Link]
Slashdot » Google: Stop Making Apps! (A Love Letter)
An anonymous reader writes: Seasoned Silicon Valley software executive and investor Domenic Merenda has written a love letter to Google, and it's filled with "tough" love. The main thesis is that Google, as a company, should stop making apps, and instead focus on using its enormous data assets to make meaningful connections between people and facilitate organic engagement within a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Non-Stick Mayo Bottles Could Cut Wastage
A Norwegian company wants to help you get every drop of mayo out of the bottle. It’s licensing a non-stick coating from a US company that already works with glue manufacturers. The US firm, LiquiGlide, says it can coat the inside of food containers in a totally safe way. It customizes its coating manufacture process for individual uses and says … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Thomson Reuters Launches Open Source Market Data APIs
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Uber’s API Affiliate Program Now Pays Developers in Cash
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Popular Science » Drones Save Children From Flooding
Youths stuck on a rockScreenshot by author, from FacebookThis week, a 12-year-old and an 18-year-old were stranded on a rock surrounded by rapids after a tubing accident. Thanks to the firefighters of Mechanic Falls, Maine, and a drone, the two were safely rescued. This was no miraculous lift from danger by helicopter, but a small practical assist, well-executed.The boys, stuck on … [Link]
Mashable » Barcelona halts licenses for new tourist accommodations
Barcelona is tired of tourists. For years, the Spanish city experiences something akin to the Running of the Bulls — only with tourists Take a walk down La Rambla, a tree-lined pedestrian street, in August and just try to listen for someone speaking in Catalan. It's difficult — and sometimes impossible — as chatter in German, Portuguese and English drowns out … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Government Illegally Spied On Amnesty International
Mark Wilson writes with this excerpt from a story at Beta News: A court has revealed that the UK intelligence agency, GCHQ, illegally spied on human rights organization Amnesty International. It is an allegation that the agency had previously denied, but an email from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal backtracked on a judgement made in June which said no such spying … [Link]
Popular Science » BP Will Pay $18.7 Billion To Settle Deepwater Horizon Case
Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010US Coast Guard/Wikimedia CommonsThe Department of Justice and oil company BP announced today that they had reached an $18.7 billion settlement over issues related to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Back in 2010, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, killing 11 people and sending millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.Today's settlement covers claims from four … [Link]
Popular Science » Toyota Mirai Has Longest Range Of Any Zero-Emissions Vehicle
Toyota MiraiToyotaThe Toyota Mirai takes a big, 312-mile step toward easing consumers’ range anxiety when it comes to electric vehicles. The Mirai, a four-door sedan powered by hydrogen fuel cells, is the only zero-emissions vehicle to have a more than 300-mile range. It also turns in an estimated 67 MPGe combined, according to the EPA.California will again be the test bed … [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can Turn Your Photos Into Computerized Nightmares With 'Deep Dream'
Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam' as seen through Google's Deep DreamKyle McDonald, Flickr CC-By-2.0Created by digital artist Kyle McDonald using Google's Deep Dream program.Have you ever wondered how your computer sees the world? Spoiler alert: it's the stuff of psychedelic nightmares, as the internet found out last month when Google revealed that in order to sort and categorize images online, it uses … [Link]
Popular Science » Yup, The Army Is Working On A Hoverbike
Tactical Reconnaissance VehiclePhoto by Malloy Aeronautics, via U.S. ArmyThe U.S. Army definitely wants hoverbikes. Infantry are the core of any military–foot-slogging armed grunts ready to bring pain to whoever they may face. But they are, by their nature, constantly outmatched. Tanks have more armor and heavier guns, planes fly well beyond their reach, and even defending ground troops often get bunkers … [Link]
Popular Science » With Tiny Smartphone Spectrometers, Everybody Can Be A Chemist
Smartphone camera spectrometerJie BaoThis is about the size of a quarter.Spectrometers are one of the most important tools in science. By measuring the various properties of light coming from or bouncing off an object, the device can help scientists figure out what paint is made of, or detect the composition of faraway stars. In the past, the machines have been too … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: WATCH DOGS [Video]
The freedom of just cause. The humor of Grand Theft Auto. And the fun of Saints Row… are not in this game. But, you DO have a phone! [Screen Junkies] The post Honest Game Trailer: WATCH DOGS [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Funko to Release Fifth Element Pop! Vinyl Figures
Funko will be releasing a new series series of Pop! vinyl figures in October 2015 paying homage to the characters of The Fifth Elements. Unfortunately, radio host Ruby Rhod seems to be missing from the pictures, but you might notice that figure #192 was not included in this list, so there’s still hope! 
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Mashable » Evernote CEO sets the record straight on finding his replacement
Ask longtime Evernote CEO Phil Libin what he's really good at, and he’ll say it’s brainstorming, developing and evangelizing products But taking a company public? Not so much See also: Google's new Photos app vs. Apple Photos vs. Dropbox Carousel vs. Lyve “In the beginning, I got to do only the things I was good at,” Libin told Mashable during an … [Link]
Mashable » Marisa Tomei is going to play a lesbian billionaire on 'Empire' Season 2
Cookie, meet your new BFF — or your new nemesis. Mashable has confirmed that Marisa Tomei is joining the cast of Empire next season in the role of Mimi Whiteman, a "demanding venture capitalist who becomes involved in Lyon family drama," according to a character description. See also: What to expect from 'Empire' Season 2 Whiteman is a Forbes list-level billionairess who … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Hangouts and SMS Integration: A Mess, For Now
Android Headlines reports that a bug in the Google Hangouts app is causing confusion for users who would like to send and receive SMS messages. According to the article, [S]ome users are reporting an issue that is preventing the merging of SMS messages with Hangouts. The exact nature of what is causing this error is still unknown, as Google has … [Link]
Popular Science » The DARPA Robotics Challenge Was A Bust
Your Second Place WinnerErik SofgeMoments after finishing its prize-winning run at the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals, Team IHMC's Atlas humanoid stopped showboating, and took an unexpected spill.It's been close to a month since the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) wrapped up. That's time enough to face facts. The biggest and most well-funded international robotics competition in years was a failure.That doesn't feel … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways to turn your brand into a social media juggernaut
This article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. We all know it pays to have a large social media presence (this is a world where companies pay Kim Kardashian an estimated $20,000 per promotional tweet). But short of buying followers or other forms of subterfuge, how can … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music review: Loud, fast and out of control
Apple Music, Apple's much-anticipated music streaming service, is finally here for all ears to hear — but should you sign up for it? That's the question we're here to answer, but be warned: That answer may vary depending on who you are. Available for iOS, Mac and PC (Android and Apple TV will get it this fall), Apple Music is the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Trouble With Nobel Prizes
When Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt made his infamous "trouble with girls" remark, we learned two things:The Nobel Prizes are really super important, guys. Seriously, people will go to all lengths to defend the owner of one.As the the conversation around Hunt's remarks in the greater context of sexism in science rose, Hunt's supporters did the truly classy thing of shooting the … [Link]
Mashable » Nursing home's therapy tortoise brings residents out of their shells
Sometimes tortoises pack up their shells for a Florida retirement home, too Shelly has been living Chautauqua Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in DeFuniak Springs, Florida for two years now. But he's only twenty, and can live for another eighty years, so he's not there to kick back and play bingo — Shelly is a therapy tortoise See also: Meet Puka and … [Link]
Mashable » 10 'Sesame Street' moments that prove Maria is the best human
While Sesame Street's most famous characters will always be iconic Muppets like Big Bird, Elmo, and Grover, the humans who live and work on TV's most iconic street are the heart of the show. They lead the childlike Muppets through lessons on numbers and letters, life and love, and provide the winking humor that keeps parents hooked on the show right alongside their … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to come out as transgender to 2 million people via text message
Coming out as LGBT to friends and family is a huge step, and often a nerve-wracking experience. But imagine how daunting it would be to come out to more than 2 million people — via text. That's exactly what Freddie Bologno did Thursday morning. As DoSomething.org's mobile engagement manager, Bologno — who uses the gender-neutral pronouns "they," "them" and "their" — … [Link]
Mashable » Lamb is so excited to be on TV, she pees on reporter
While a BBC reporter introduced a story about a lamb, the lamb started urinating directly on him. Button the lamb was abandoned by her mother, but fortunately Lyndon and Audrey Hull, sheep farmers in Northern Ireland, have provided her with the extra care she needs. This includes feeding her, keeping her safe from other animals and fighting off an inspector from the Department of … [Link]
Mashable » These packages turn your mailbox into a mysterious portal to another dimension
The modern mailbox is a sad place, filled only with Amazon packages and junk mail — things we're either already expecting, or things that we never wanted in the first place. The Mysterious Package Company reclaims your mail by turning it into an unexpected journey into a dark, alternate reality. Those on the receiving end of its secrets are rewarded with artifacts … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » To create the future we want, we need more moonshots
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 episode, Tim O’Reilly sits down with Google X’s Astro Teller. Their wide-ranging conversation … [Link]
Popular Science » Brains Fold Just Like Paper
Turinboy/ Flickr CC By 2.0Crumpled paper balls don’t just look like brains—they act like them too.Larger brains tend to be more wrinkly than smaller brains, and because of this scientists have long thought that the degree of folding must have something to do with the number of neurons.In a study published today in Science, researchers found that the amount of brain … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Batman vs. Superman' pic hints at Batman/Wonder Woman romance
Entertainment Weekly just released a new batch of photos from the upcoming film Batman vs. Superman, including shots of Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill as the titular superheroes and Jesse Eisenberg as a hairpiece-donning Lex Luthor. Perhaps the most intriguing photo, though, is a shot of Affleck's Bruce Wayne and Gal Gadot's Diana Prince — also known as Wonder Woman — rubbing shoulders at … [Link]
Mashable » 7 NBA free agents who make more money than MVP Stephen Curry
Everything fell into place for Stephen Curry this past NBA season. He averaged 23.8 points and 7.7 assists per game, leading the Warriors to the franchise's winningest season ever. The team went 67-15, eventually winning its first NBA Championship since 1975 — and Curry was a human highlight reel His efforts translated into his first league MVP award, and deservedly so … [Link]
Mashable » Obama was greeted by Confederate flag supporters when he got to Tennessee
As the national conversation on the Confederate flag continues to unfold, some supporters of the flag took their message directly to the president of the United States by lining the route of his motorcade through Nashville on Wednesday. President Obama visited Taylor Stratton Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee, to speak about the Affordable Care Act, which a Supreme Court ruling last … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Research Open Sources WorldWide Telescope
kfogel writes: Microsoft Research has open sourced WorldWide Telescope, releasing it under the MIT license and donating the code to the .NET Foundation. The code is up on GitHub at github.com/WorldWideTelescope, and there are demos and more details at WorldWideTelescope.org. Go forth and explore! 
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Mashable » Little girl knows exactly where babies come from
Forget the stories of the stork — this little girl has the lowdown on where babies come from. Three-year-old Adella is going to be a big sister later this year, and she definitely knows what's going down. When prompted by her dad to tell the camera "What's happening in October?," Adella maintains her flawless composure and simply says "A baby's … [Link]
Mashable » Cat doesn't care about your stupid yoga
This cat has totally had it with his human filming herself doing yoga In the most peaceful protest ever, the passive aggressive feline settles in front of the camera lens to prove that, once again, cats should be the center of attention at all times — not your fancy-schmancy yoga moves The superstar cat can't even be bothered to look … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Artist Lynn Hershman Leeson records the advance of our robot overlords
An exhibition asks hard questions of the relationship between humans and machines
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Awesome Mashup Cake: If Tim Burton Designed Mario [Pics]
Check out this amazing wedding cake by the Little Cherry Cake Company mashing up the world of Super Mario and The Nightmare Before Christmas. So this amazing bride and groom loved both Nightmare Before Christmas and Mario and didnt know which to choose. Why choose when you can have both!?! I love it when a couple just gives me free … [Link]
Mashable » Breast cancer survivor creates lingerie line for fellow survivors
When you can't find lingerie that fits, you might as well make your own — at least, that's what Dana Donofree did Donofree, a 28-year-old survivor of breast cancer, founded AnaOno, a lingerie line for women going through all stages of breast cancer surgeries, from post-double mastectomy to enhancement. The line, which features everything from lace bralettes to bamboo sports bras, … [Link]
Mashable » Queen Victoria's 125-year-old monogrammed underwear will be auctioned off
We might all take comfort in the fact that our underwear is a private matter, but some historical figures don't have that luxury Queen Victoria's royal knickers will be on very public display when they are put up for auction next week. You might be surprised by what the royal wore beneath her petticoats See also: This new underwear uses medical-grade … [Link]
Slashdot » Cameron Asserts UK Gov't Will Leave No "Safe Space" For Private Communications
An anonymous reader writes with the story from Ars Technica that UK prime minister David Cameron "has re-iterated that the UK government does not intend to "'eave a safe space — a new means of communication — for terrorists to communicate with each other.'" That statement came Monday, as a response to Conservative MP David Bellingham, "who asked [Cameron, on … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics?
Blue eyes, smilin' at meTobias D via Pixabay, CC0 public domainThis week, researchers from the University of Vermont published a study in which they identify eye colors as an indicator for alcoholism—people with light-colored eyes, especially those with blue eyes, had higher incidences of alcohol dependency than their dark-eyed peers. But it’s misleading to think that blue eyes cause alcoholism, or … [Link]
Mashable » Investigators took nearly three months to question police after Pasco killing
Investigators waited well over two months to interview the three police officers involved in the February shooting death of a Mexican man in Pasco, Washington, according to documents released by the local prosecutor's office on Wednesday See also: Pasco police shooting victim's friends say he was always smiling The documents, along with new video from the scene, also paint a fuller … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Do Seahorses Have Square Tails?
Seahorseshellac/FlickrCC by 2.0We’ve got a lot to learn from a seahorse’s tail. Unlike other animals, these fishes' tails are square, not round–a fundamental difference in shape that scientists believe could lead to new developments in medicine, robotics, and even defense.In a paper published today in Science, researchers found that the difference in shape actually made a huge difference in how resilient … [Link]
Mashable » Jim Webb becomes the latest Democrat to join the 2016 race
Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination in 2016 on Thursday via a message on his campaign website. "I have decided to seek the office of the Presidency of the United States," Webb wrote in an announcement on his website, taking a more low key approach to his announcement then some of his opponents. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Crows are The Trolls of the Animal Kingdom [Video]
Yep, that’s proof enough: Crows are the trolls of the animal kingdom. Another video of a crow having fun at the expense of a dog: [Frode Riis Corneliussen | Via TDW] The post Crows are The Trolls of the Animal Kingdom [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Chinese lesbian couple 'marries' in push to legalize same-sex marriage
Love knows no legal boundaries. Teresa Xu and Li TingTing, a lesbian couple, held a simple, unofficial ceremony in Beijing on Thursday to make a push for same-sex marriage legalization in China. See also: Same-sex marriage is the law of the land in America Gay marriage is currently not legal in China, and homosexuality is still viewed as a taboo by … [Link]
Popular Science » You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of That Killer Volkswagen Robot
Volkswagen Assembly LineScreenshot by author, from YouTubeHeadlines rang out across the internet yesterday that a robot killed someone in Germany. Beneath the sensationalist surface, there was a tragic truth: an industrial robot at a Volkswagen plant in Germany had indeed killed a 22-year-old worker who was setting it up. Coverage notwithstanding, this didn’t seem like the start of a machine-led apocalypse–I … [Link]
Mashable » Iconic 30 Rock building renamed for Comcast, just as Tina Fey predicted
Blerg. 30 Rockefeller Plaza — the iconic Manhattan skyscraper that NBC calls home, and that inspired the title of Tina Fey's first sitcom — officially has a new name: the Comcast Building. See also: 50 of the Greatest Things That Ever Happened on '30 Rock' Just in from NBC: 30 Rock is now officially the Comcast Building. New sign atop the … [Link]
Mashable » Timing of 'London Has Fallen' trailer release in UK 'insensitive'
LONDON — The trailer for London Has Fallen — which stars Gerard Butler as a U.S. Secret Service agent attempting to stop terrorists from attacking Britain's capital — has been criticised by some for its "insensitive timing" See also: The most memorable brand wins and fails of 2014 The trailer was released by Lionsgate UK on Wednesday – just a few … [Link]
Popular Science » Roses Have Hidden Genes That Could Make Them Smell Even Sweeter
A researcher extracting oils from rose petalsA. Cheziere/Universite Jean MonnetRoses are an ornamental plant, bred over hundreds of generations to have their distinctive shape and color. But what they gained in visual appeal they lost in their olfactory potency—that is, roses used to smell even sweeter than they do now. By manipulating some of the genes that control the rose’s fragrance, … [Link]
Slashdot » Angler Exploit Kit Evasion Techniques Keep Cryptowall Thriving
msm1267 writes: Since the Angler Exploit Kit began pushing the latest version of Cryptowall ransomware, the kit has gone to great lengths to evade detection from IDS and other security technologies. The latest tactic is an almost-daily change to URL patterns used by the kit in HTTP GET requests for the Angler landing page, requests for a Flash exploit, and … [Link]
Mashable » Typhoon Chan-hom has potential to be a monster, threaten China and Japan
Typhoon Chan-hom is currently more than 2,000 miles away from Japan, nearing Guam on Thursday, but the island nation needs to pay increasingly close attention to this storm. The consensus of computer model projections and forecasts from tropical cyclone experts shows that this storm is likely to intensify extremely quickly soon after it passes Guam on Friday, becoming a "super typhoon" … [Link]
Mashable » Between-the-legs: Roger Federer scores a perfect point at Wimbledon
Legend. Da gawd. GOAT. Bruhhhh Choose your preferred expression of admiration — any will fit the magic moment tennis legend Roger Federer pulled off at Wimbledon on Thursday See also: Cliff Alexander and the NBA Draft heartbreak you never hear about Federer hit a completely ridiculous between-the-legs lob (called a "tweener-lob" in tennis parlance) against American Sam Querrey in their Round … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Benevolent Magic [Comic]
Never waste a spell slot on anything that doesn’t do damage. [Source: Joshua Wright on Tumblr | Joshua Wright (Official) | Follow Joshua Wright on Twitter] The post Benevolent Magic [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » The cancer sniffers: Dogs could be the best tool for diagnosis
Anecdotes of dogs that can sniff out cancer have been doing the rounds for years, and now the urban legend is being subjected to scientific scrutiny (full text available to subscribers)
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New Scientist – News » Everything's coming up roses after scent gene is found
The discovery of a gene responsible for fragrance could help restore the sweet smell accidentally bred out of roses cultivated for the cut-flower market
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Mashable » Matt Damon has a ponytail now and we're all very happy for him
When Ben and Jen announced their split, a lot of people were wondering what Ben's old pal, Matt Damon was up to. Now we know: He was hosting a luscious head of hair The actor, Oscar winner and elastic hair tie owner debuted his new look at a press conference for his new film, The Great Wall, in Bejing. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Dealing With Passwords Transmitted As Cleartext?
An anonymous reader writes: My brother recently requested a transcript from his university and was given the option to receive the transcript electronically. When he had problems accessing the document, he called me in to help. What I found was that the transcript company had sent an e-mail with a URL (not a link) to where the document was located. … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna seriously kidnapped 80 fans and took them on a 'BBHMM' road trip
LOS ANGELES — It's dark. Shar Jossell waits blindfolded inside a black bus headed to an unknown destination. The windows are covered in black drapes. But unlike Rachel Roberts, the damsel in distress whom Rihanna kidnaps and tortures in her bloody "Bitch Better Have My Money" video, 27-year-old Jossell is safe. See also: Rihanna's 'BBHMM' video is here, and it's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chasing Pluto's shadow in a Boeing 747
Earlier this week, Govert Schilling took a flight like no other: cruising over the South Pacific to witness an unusual astronomical event
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Mashable » The 4 LGBT victories that could follow marriage equality
When the Supreme Court makes a historic decision granting equal rights to a group of people who experience state-sanctioned discrimination, it signals a radical shift in American culture and politics The symbolism can be so sweeping that some might mistake it for a sign of full equality. The public may have thought as much last week when the Supreme Court ruled … [Link]
Mashable » An iPhone case shaped like a gun is probably a bad idea
There are a lot of iPhone cases to choose from — from super-protective ones to colorful, fun options. But here's one suggestion: Don't buy one that looks like a gun. See also: 'Douchebag Beach Club': The top 5 games banned in Australia in the past four months U.S. police departments are posting pictures to social media sites of gun-shaped phone cases, … [Link]
Mashable » How to get that promotion you've been waiting for
Image: Mashable Composite, Flickr, Sam ChurchchillMashable's latest #BizChats Twitter chat discussed how employees can impress their boss and justify a promotion Over the course of an hour, @MashBusiness covered an array of questions, ranging from how employees can demonstrate successful leadership in the office, to the key questions employees should be asking their supervisor(s) in performance reviews See also: 5 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “The Tourbillon” Will Spin You Inside a Series of Concentric Squares [Video]
There is absolutely no way I’m ever getting inside this thing. Nope. The ride also reminds me of the space travel thing/ship/device featured in Contact (1997.) [Airtimers | Via LS] The post “The Tourbillon” Will Spin You Inside a Series of Concentric Squares [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » After all that heat, Britain got golf-ball-sized hail and lightning
LONDON — The north of Britain was a floating, fiery eye away from becoming Mordor for a short time on Wednesday night. See also: Auroras light up night skies after 'severe' solar storm Powerful thunderstorms, which swept across Manchester and Scotland on Wednesday evening, ended the hottest July day on record and concluded a a day of extreme UK weather. The … [Link]
Mashable » How one Italian restaurant stands out in New York City
It’s hard not to feel like you're part of the warm and caring Italian family when you walk through the doors at West 56th street in New York City. Sal Scognomillo, the current head chef at Patsy's Italian Restaurant is a jovial, sweet man who exudes a genuine contentment with life — hard to find in the city, where so many … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Impulse 2 Breaks Three Records En Route To Hawaii
Zothecula writes: Solar Impulse 2 has started smashing records even before the longest leg of its round-the-world flight is complete. At around three quarters of the way to its next touch down in Hawaii, the single-pilot aircraft has broken the world records for longest distance and duration for solar aviation, with the record for longest ever solo flight of any … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 10 Tips To Becoming A Better Programmer
Becoming a complete programmer involves building experience across a range of development tasks, including algorithms, data structure and OOPS, to name a few, over many years.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Yelp Announces API Console and Will Soon End V1 Endpoints
As Yelp prepares to end version 1 of the Yelp API, the local business data provider announced an API console that allows developers to explore response details returned by the API without writing any code.
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Mashable » Missing comma gets grammar nerd out of parking ticket
Sometimes calling out bad grammar can actually help you get your way. An appeals court tossed an Ohio woman's parking citation because the grammar in a village law was unclear. See also: Pop culture is your secret trick to learning proper grammar The Associated Press reports that Andrea Cammelleri received a parking citation for leaving her pickup truck parked in an … [Link]
Mashable » Man puts cat in a TSA X-ray machine, everyone understandably freaks out
The friendly skies may not be so friendly for your furry companion. A man at Los Angeles International Airport apparently put his cat on that bag X-ray machine conveyor belt on Wednesday, resulting in widespread pandemonium for everyone in the security line. See also: 15 signs your cat is a spy for the CIA Standing in front of guy at TSA. … [Link]
Mashable » Keep your cool with this simple lifehack
Last week Lifehacker UK and American Express brought us 12 new style, home and travel lifehacks to celebrate the latest range of Amex Offers. These quick and easy solutions have been designed to help you save time and money –- just like Amex Offers. Inspired by these exclusive lifehacks, we decided to create our own and asked you for your ideas. … [Link]
Mashable » Giant pink pig balloon crashes at hot air balloon festival in Utah
A pink pig-shaped balloon crashed into trees at a hot air balloon festival in Provo, Utah, on Thursday morning, causing minor burns to the pilot and deflating the mood at an otherwise joyous event meant to honor and strengthen the traditional American values of God, family, freedom and country. Spectators saw the giant balloon soaring 300 feet above the ground when … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Best-ever images of Pluto reveal baffling pepperoni slices
A line of dark spots across the dwarf planet's equator make it look like a pizza and have left researchers scratching their heads
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New Scientist – News » Underwater farmers grow strawberries in balloon gardens
Farmers no longer need land to grow crops. Unique greenhouses are providing an underwater alternative
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Mashable » Baseball's version of a shot clock is coming to the 2015 Home Run Derby
It’s quite obvious why the MLB Home Run Derby has attracted large audiences since its establishment in 1985. Who wouldn't want to see the game's best sluggers hack away at baseballs and send them to unthinkable distances? But the derby has had one consistent problem over the years: its length. Take last year, for example. ESPN's telecast included Chris Berman's signature … [Link]
Mashable » Charleston shooter's sister launches GoFundMe to raise money for canceled wedding
UPDATE 1:35 p.m. ET: The GoFundMe page has been removed. Mashable has reached out to GoFundMe to determine if it was removed by the company or the creator. Amber Roof, the sister of Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, has apparently set up a GoFundMe Page in the wake of the attack to raise money for her wedding and honeymoon. Roof was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Kickass Fallout A3-21 Plasma Gun is Perfect to Help You Survive the Wasteland!
When Ryan Palser is not working at Boss Key Productions as a senior animator, he’s usually busy building robots and replicas in his studio. Since fallout 4 will be released later this year, I thought you guys would appreciate seeing Ryan’s amazing plasma gun replica. Here is the final product of months of work. I am beyond happy with the … [Link]
Mashable » A YouTuber removed her makeup to reveal the Internet's harsh beauty standards
YouTuber My Pale Skin started posting photos of herself without makeup on social media a few months ago and received dozens of shaming comments. She decided to highlight them in a video to show how false images of perfection and unrealistic beauty standards can damage a person's self-esteem. Her message is loud and clear — haters are gonna hate all … [Link]
Slashdot » Watching People Code Is Becoming an (Even Bigger) Thing
itwbennett writes: Faithful Slashdot readers may recall the story of Adam Wulf, who spent two weeks live-streaming himself writing a mobile app. The phenomenon has quickly become thing, by which we mean a business. Twitch.TV, Watch People Code (which is an offshoot of the subreddit by the same name), Ludum Dare, and, of course, YouTube, are bursting with live or … [Link]
Mashable » Tornado rips off roof, blows up electrical transformer in Missouri
At least one tornado touched down in western Missouri on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. It reportedly hit about 20 miles southeast of Kansas City, near Unity Village, and left thousands without power. The video above captures the destructive tornado in action once it made its way to Lee's Summit. Little girl knows exactly where babies come from … [Link]
Mashable » Turing Phone is tougher than steel, boasts great specs and super security
The Turing Phone looks like it was plucked right out of a sci-fi movie. Turing Robotics Industries announced on Thursday its Turing Phone, the world's first smartphone made from Liquidmorphium liquid metal — a material that's stronger than titanium and steel. See also: Blackphone 2 wants to be your super secure work phone The Turing Phone runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands evacuated after train carrying toxic chemicals derails in Tennessee
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Maryville, Tennessee, on Wednesday night, forcing the evacuation of thousands of local residents living within a 1-mile radius of the crash site. The train derailment occurred Wednesday at 11:50 p.m. ET, and caused toxic substances aboard the train to catch fire. As of Thursday morning, the fire was still burning See also: Massive fireballs … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Will Use These Lasers To Beam Internet From The Sky
Mark Zuckerberg/ FacebookA first look at the laser technology Facebook will use to beam internet from the skies.On Tuesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he envisions a world where we can digitally send our emotions to others. But that technology is still a few years out, so it looks like now Zuck will have to settle for drones that shoot internet … [Link]
Mashable » Univision is going public, and with it comes a first look at Fusion's losses
America’s largest Spanish-language broadcaster wants to add Wall Street to its audience. Univision plans to launch a public offering later this year, according to paperwork filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The filing offers a deeper look at one of the most successful TV channels in the country — and also one of the least successful. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's 'Wet Hot American Summer' trailer is full of convincing teenagers
Netflix has released the first official trailer for Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, to give you something to watch while you fondle your sweaters until the show premieres July 31 The original cast of the 2001 movie is back, and they're even "younger" and "hotter" in the prequel: Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd and Michael Ian Black don't … [Link]
Slashdot » Volkswagen Factory Worker Killed By a Robot
m.alessandrini writes: A worker at a Volkswagen factory in Germany has died, after a robot grabbed him and crushed him against a metal plate. This is perhaps the first severe accident of this kind in a western factory, and is sparking debate about who is responsible for the accident, the man who was servicing the robot beyond its protection cage, … [Link]
Mashable » 160+ job openings at MTV, UNICEF and more
Are you looking for a new career? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Twice a week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest, below, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Human Life Cycle [Comic]
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Mashable » The powers that be are taking the pop out of Bubble Wrap because they hate us
Further proof that corporations are pure evil: they're killing Bubble Wrap. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bubble Wrap sales are falling amongst new competition in the marketSealed Air Corp., inventors of Bubble Wrap (the gift that keeps on giving), are revamping their packing product to appeal to space-conscious manufacturers. This new product, called iBubble Wrap (good lord), will not pop … [Link]
Mashable » Start your long weekend early with this waterskiing squirrel
Most people have difficulty standing on their own two legs while a boat pulls them through a body of water. Most people aren't Twiggy the Squirrel The talented rodent has created quite the career for herself, performing at events like the X Games. Meanwhile, other squirrels are still trying to figure out how to tackle that damn spinning bird feeder. … [Link]
Mashable » 99 degrees fahrenheit= 99% off: eBay's sale on designer shades rises with NYC temps
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend right around the corner, eBay has launched a campaign that offers discounts on designer sunglasses based on temperatures in the Hamptons and New York City. The company is hosting an airstream at the Montauk Beach House on July 4 and Flatiron Plaza on July 7 and 8, where attendees will receive discounts on Ray-Bans … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' is now on Wii U
For some people, the sight of Link riding Epona across Hyrule Field will always trigger a little wave of nostalgia. And now Wii U owners can time travel back to 1998 and replay The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Wii U. The game is available through the Wii U's eShop as a download for $9.99. See also: Nintendo's … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer found someone to listen to your boring juice cleanse stories
When your friends or your girlfriend have no time to listen to you complain about the same coworker every day, help is on the way: Some guy named Jeff, who will tell you that you should have a podcast. In this Inside Amy Schumer sketch, a service called Listen Alert is there for you even during your most excruciatingly dull … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sesame Street' star Maria is leaving after 44 years
Sesame Street in Seasons 3 to 45Sesame Street in Season 46One of these things is not like the others. That's because Sonia Manzano, who's been playing one of the classic series' most beloved human characters for more than four decades, announced this week that she's finally moving away from 123 Sesame Street. See also: Inside the new 'Sesame Street' set: M … [Link]
Mashable » Jealously watch someone else play 'Star Wars: Battlefront' months before its release
A closed alpha test just launched for Star Wars: Battlefront — meaning that a small community of lucky souls gets to play a cross-section of the game many months before its November release. There's no press component to the alpha, so we're just as jealous of the alpha participants as you are. But hey, silver linings, right? We can't play the game … [Link]
Slashdot » North America Runs Out of IPv4 Addresses
DW100 writes: The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has been forced to reject a request for more IPv4 addresses for the first time as its stock of remaining address reaches exhaustion. The lack of IPv4 addresses has led to renewed calls for the take-up of IPv6 addresses in order to start embracing the next era of the internet. Read … [Link]
Mashable » Serta joins the growing list of companies to dump Donald Trump
Companies can't shed their associations with Donald Trump quickly enough. Mattress retailer Serta, which had exclusively sold a line of Trump Home mattresses since 2009, announced on Wednesday that it would not renew its contract with the Republican presidential candidate at the end of the year, following his controversial remarks about immigration in a campaign speech. See also: Donald Trump hits … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Why data preparation frameworks rely on human-in-the-loop systems
As Ive written in previous posts, data preparation and data enrichment are exciting areas for entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers. Startups like Trifacta, Tamr, Paxata, Alteryx, and CrowdFlower continue to innovate and attract enterprise customers. Ive also noticed that companies — … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » PowerUp Geek Box: What I Got in my Premium June Box!
I wrote about the PowerUp Box last month and showed you guys what I received as part of my subscription, Here’s what I got in the box in June! For either $19.95 (deluxe – 4 to 6 items) or $29.95 (premium – 6 to 9 items) (+ s/h) you’ll get a box packed with geeky goodness delivered to your door … [Link]
Mashable » Why you might get lucky if you take your date to 'Magic Mike XXL'
LOS ANGELES — Hey guys: Want to get lucky this weekend? Magic Mike XXL is your play. This one's almost too easy. The movie is a turn-on for women, an unexpected bonus which I, a woman, experienced first-hand with a mostly female audience — many of whom had the same reaction. Yes, there are annoyingly handsome men in various states of … [Link]
Mashable » Plus-size models redefine beauty standards in a new documentary
The fashion industry is slowly opening its doors to plus-size models Straight/Curve, a documentary that will debut next fall, follows top models, photographers, editors and stylists for two fashion seasons, diving into the current status of models in the media whether size zero will remain the norm. See also: Plus-Size Models Beautifully Recreate Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Body positivity has made … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 54% Off 9.5W Dimmable LED Light Bulbs (60W Equivalent) (Warm White) (6-Pack) – $33.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has a pack of six LE® 9.5W Dimmable LED Bulbs (60W Incandescent Bulbs Equivalent, 800lm, Warm White, 2700K, 220° Beam Angle) for just $33.99. That’s 54% off on the bulbs’ regular list price of $74.50. Pack of 6 units Dimmable Save electricity bill. Replace 60W incandescent bulb by 9.5W LED. Save … [Link]
Mashable » Gulf states reach $18.7B settlement with BP over oil spill
NEW ORLEANS — Officials in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana announced an $18.7 billion settlement with BP on Thursday that resolves years of litigation over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, one of the worst environmental disasters in the U.S. See also: Oklahoma admits earthquakes are linked to oil waste wells The settlement announcement comes as a federal judge was … [Link]
Mashable » Fierce, deadly Portuguese Man o' Wars are unwelcome party guests at the Jersey shore
Wildlife officials at several New Jersey beaches have issued warnings after dozens of Portuguese Man o' Wars washed ashore. The jellyfish-like creatures usually ride north on the Gulf Stream current, since they prefer the current's mild waters. Sometimes, however, strong winds can blow them closer to shore during their journey, which is probably how these guys got the invite to your … [Link]
Popular Science » Weird Bed Bug Gets Weirder: Genetics Edition
Stop bed bugs! Unless you're doing cool genetics research. In which case, carry on.Timothy Krause/Flickr We already know that the bed bug is pretty weird. A single mated female can start an entire infestation, which means the insects seem okay with inbreeding; they mate through traumatic insemination; and they survive solely on blood, often ours. (There’s a reason I wrote an … [Link]
Slashdot » The Epidemic May be Over, But Liberia Has New Ebola Cases
Three new cases of Ebola have been reported in Liberia. Reuters reports that despite the declared end to the Ebola outbreak in that country in May, the medical community is speculating that a cluster of infectious carriers somehow survived longer than was previously believed possible, or that there is a previously unknown means of transmission. Health officials "were monitoring 175 … [Link]
Mashable » Beautifully embroider your skin with cross-stitch tattoos
This isn't your grandma's cross-stitch. Everyone wants their new tattoo to be unique and it's often hard to break away from random quotes and stereo images. Thankfully, one Turkish tattoo artist is breaking away from the bland. See also: Artist Creates Geometric Tattoos Fit for the Canvas Eva Krbdk of Daft Art has a style that is very new-school-meets-old-school with geometric … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 15 Types of Terminators to Ever Appear On-Screen [Video]
From the T-1 to the T-3000, here are the 15 types of Terminators that have ever appeared in the Terminator universe. Warning: Spoilers about Terminator Genisys and the T-3000. [io9] The post The 15 Types of Terminators to Ever Appear On-Screen [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Here's what to binge-watch over the 4th of July weekend
No matter what your plans are for the next few days, you're bound to find yourself in front of a TV at some point. Make the most of it with a few of the choice marathons hitting your screen over the long weekend. See also: Where to watch the biggest fireworks shows this Fourth of July First things first: Keep track … [Link]
Slashdot » "Jobs" vs. "Steve Jobs": Hollywood Takes Another Stab At Telling the Steve Jobs Story
theodp writes: Didn't like Jobs , the 2013 biopic about the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher? Maybe you'll prefer Steve Jobs, the 2015 biopic about the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs starring Michael Fassbender. "Steve Jobs is a tech visionary, total dick," writes Esquire's Matt Patches in his mini-review of the just-released Steve Jobs trailer. … [Link]
Mashable » Washington Navy Yard locked down for hours after shooting scare
Washington Navy Yard, the site of a 2013 shooting that left 12 dead, was on lockdown for hours on Thursday morning after reports of an active shooter in the area However, an investigation revealed no evidence of shooting and no weapons have been found at the Navy Yard. See also: 'I will never be the same': Victims' families speak to Charleston … [Link]
Mashable » Miss USA will air on TV after all
Even though Miss USA's longtime broadcaster, NBC, cut ties with pageant part-owner Donald Trump earlier this week, the glitzy event won't be relegated to a dull, TV-free existence. Instead, the pageant has been picked up by a cable channel with experience airing other networks' castoffs: Reelz. See also: Watch Miss USA's head-scratching answer to a question about terrorism "The decision on … [Link]
Popular Science » Raven Drone Becomes Cyber Carrier Pigeon
Solider In Iraq Tosses Raven UAVDavid Hodge, U.S. Army photo vis Wikimedia CommonsAmerica’s Raven drone is not the most intimidating machine in the sky. Small, portable, and hand-tossed, it’s a light scout for troops on the ground, buzzing over a hill or around a building, looking out for enemies around corners. Now it’s getting a second job, as a carrier pigeon.Well, … [Link]
Mashable » Coldplay's Chris Martin played a surprise show in a small Delhi bar
LONDON — It's not every day that you get to see Coldplay's lead singer performing a random jam in a small, ecstatic bar. See also: 'Game of Thrones' musical is the biggest extravaganza in Westeros On Wednesday night people at the Summer House Cafe in Delhi had that experience, as Chris Martin played a set alongside Playback singer Vishal Dadlani and … [Link]
Mashable » Dozens dead after Philippines ferry capsizes
A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 36 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 127 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and coast guard personnel or swam to safety off Ormoc city … [Link]
Slashdot » San Francisco Fiber Optic Cable Cutter Strikes Again
HughPickens.com writes: USA Today reports that the FBI is investigating at least 11 physical attacks on high-capacity Internet cables in California's San Francisco Bay Area dating back to at least July 6, 2014, including one early this week. "When it affects multiple companies and cities, it does become disturbing," says Special Agent Greg Wuthrich. "We definitely need the public's assistance." … [Link]
Mashable » Let's not objectify Caitlyn Jenner like we do every other woman
Caitlyn Jenner spent last weekend in New York on a whirlwind trip jam-packed with high-profile events, including a talk at the LGBT Community Center for youth and a dinner with transgender advocates. She showed up at the city's Pride parade, making headlines for greeting her many fans and celebrating the Supreme Court's historic decision to define same-sex marriage as a constitutional … [Link]
Mashable » NFL lineman and math genius John Urschel vs. an average 23 year old
John Urschel is an offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, a published mathematician and a talented chess player. He is also a millennial. Given his numerous accomplishments, we felt it necessary to see how Urschel stacks up against the average millennial: me. See also: 8 People Crashing Your Fantasy Football League Sure, the odds seem to heavily favor Urshel, who … [Link]
Mashable » 20 pets that won't let fireworks ruin their Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the independence of a great nation with explosions, fireworks and delicious food. While the grilled food and potato salad sound great to your pets, the fireworks are anything but fun. But your pet's fear of louder Independence Day traditions doesn't mean they don't love America any less See also: Flying Drones Capture … [Link]
Mashable » TransAsia pilot shut off the wrong engine seconds before crash
A pilot described by colleagues as nervous and hasty mistakenly throttled down a still-running engine following a glitch with the other engine in an airline crash that killed 43 people in Taiwan in February, flight safety officials said Thursday. See also: 'Mayday, mayday, engine flameout': Details of TransAsia flight's final moments emerge A preliminary investigation after the Feb. 4 crash of … [Link]
Mashable » America's long, ugly history of burning black churches
Black churches are burning again in America Recent fires at black churches in the South have brought back dark memories from America's past. Authorities determined that at least three were arson See also: Fire at South Carolina black church followed NAACP warning The church fires began in the days after a white supremacist was arrested for the murder of nine black … [Link]
Slashdot » TracFone Finally Agrees To Allow Phone Unlocking
jfruh writes: While most Slashdot readers probably enjoy the latest and greatest smartphones and heavy-use data plans, millions of Americans use low-cost, prepaid featurephones, and many of those are sold under various brand names owned by TracFone. Today, after much pressure from the FCC, TracFone admitted that its customers also have the right to an unlocked phone that they can … [Link]
Mashable » Relocating for a job? 5 things you should ask before making the move
Moving is a pain. Even if you're doing it for the job of your dreams. You'll have to get new a driver's license, switch off the old utilities, switch on the new, sleuth a new doctor, find a new place, sell or sublet your current one — oh, and deal with the physical acts of actually packing, moving, and unpacking. If … [Link]
Mashable » British government did spy on Amnesty International
LONDON — Human rights group Amnesty International has been informed that it was being spied on by the UK government's intelligence agency GCHQ Amnesty International revealed Wednesday evening that it received an email from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, which said its communications were being intercepted accessed and stored — a little over a week after it was told that this wasn't … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 July 2015
How Not to be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking (Amazon) — Ellenberg chases mathematical threads through a vast range of time and space, from the everyday to the cosmic, encountering, among other things, baseball, Reaganomics, daring lottery schemes, Voltaire, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: JavaScript Templating – $24.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "JavaScript Templating" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-07-03 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 16 tweets the England women's football team need to see after that own goal
LONDON — Whenever England lose at a large sporting event, the reaction is normally widespread grumbling and weary, well-what-did-we-expect-anyway style negativity See also: English football fans stand up to racism with parody video after Paris metro incident Not on Thursday, though. Despite the absolutely heart-wrenching way in which the England women's football team exited the World Cup on Wednesday night, the … [Link]
Mashable » Dress up your Fourth of July barbecue with a star spangled tablecloth
Your Independence Day could use a few more stars (and maybe some stripes). Fourth of July barbecues aren't all about the food; they're also about celebrating America's colors. If you're planning on entertaining your neighborhood with a big blowout, it's important to dress up your space for the occasion. See also: 16 DIY Projects for a Red, White and Blue BBQ … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Did humans do this? Mystery of weird Amazonian savannah solved
What is a vast grassland doing in the middle of the world's largest rainforest? The answer has won respect for the fire-starting ways of indigenous people
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Slashdot » SlideN'Joy Extender Adds Up To Two More Screens For a Multi-Monitor Laptop
MojoKid writes: Nothing beats the portability of a notebook when it comes to getting work done while on-the-go, but with that portability comes a number of caveats like a smaller keyboard and being forced to use a touchpad if you don't want to lug around a portable mouse. Then there's also the limitation of a single display, for those who … [Link]
Mashable » Top golf organizations distance themselves from Donald Trump's claims
Donald Trump's recent statements about Mexican immigrants caused Univision, NBC Universal and Macy's to sever ties with the Republican presidential candidate. But, in an interview with the Golf Channel this week, Trump stated that his comments were met with "tremendous support" from the golf community “I’ve had tremendous support from the golf world, because they all know I’m right,” Trump told … [Link]
Mashable » 13 of the most ball-droppingly awkward Wimbledon tennis fails
LONDON — Let's admit it: whenever there's a lull in a tennis match, we all secretly start hoping that a ball boy will fall over. This doesn't make us bad people; it's a natural human reaction, the same as the one that made you sort of hope someone would trip up when they walked across the stage during graduation; it's the … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry great white shark terrifies unprepared tourists in cage
A few tourists exploring all that the coast of Mossel Bay, South Africa has to offer were completely unprepared for what shark diving actually entailed The monster great white shark they were diving with wasn't exactly satisfied with the bait provided, so it attacked the cage and even bent some of its bars in an attempt to reach the people … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers in Japan show off super fast laser holograms you can touch
The dream of being able to touch and interact with holograms was the subject of many science fiction stories, but a lab in Japan has actually accomplished the feat Unlike the fictional holodeck on Star Trek, which used force fields to create a sense of touch, researchers at Japan's Digital Nature Group used a different method: femtosecond lasers. See also: Stephen … [Link]
Mashable » Robot kills man at Volkswagen plant in Germany
A robot has killed a contractor at one of Volkswagen's production plants in Germany, the automaker said Wednesday. See also: A robot called Hadrian wants to build you a house in two days The man died Monday at the plant in Baunatal, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Frankfurt, VW spokesman Heiko Hillwig said. The 22-year-old was part of a … [Link]
Mashable » The computers of our wildest dreams — and what it takes to make them a reality
One of the first electronic, programmable computers in the world is remembered today mostly by its nickname: Colossus. The fact that this moniker evokes one of the seven wonders of the ancient world is fitting both physically and conceptually. Colossus, which filled an entire room and included dinner-plate-sized pulleys that had to be loaded with tape, was built in World War … [Link]
Slashdot » Retro City Rampage Getting a DOS Version
jones_supa writes: There is an indie game port in works which certainly cracks a smile on one's face. Vblank Entertainment is bringing Retro City Rampage — its homage to 8-bit games and Grand Theft Auto — over to one of the influential gaming operating systems of all time: DOS! Retro City Rampage 486 is a port of Retro City Rampage … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chronic fatigue breakthrough offers hope for millions
Misunderstood and neglected for more than 25 years, there is suddenly new hope for people diagnosed with what was once cruelly called "yuppy flu"
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Mashable » These little kids are really bad at exiting a tent
How hard can walking out of a tent possibly be?? These five little boys are having a blast in their tent fort, but when it's time to leave their fortress of solitude — all of them promptly fall on their faces, because tents are difficult Except for the last little boy. He is clearly faking his fall in order to … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's first ever queer gaming festival is coming to Sydney
GX Australia, the country's first ever first queer gaming convention, will run in Sydney on Feb. 27 and 28, 2016. The event will follow in the footsteps of Gaymer X, the U.S. gaming convention for an LGBT audience, co-director of GX Australia, Joshua Meadows, told Mashable Australia "The goal is to create an inclusive and safe space for gamers regardless of … [Link]
Mashable » This app has a Kim Kardashian outfit for every climate in the world
Have you ever wondered what Kim Kardashian would wear in the northern reaches of Svalbard? A new app can help with that. Created by New York media agency BRAVÒ, Kim.Guru lets you type in a random location around the world and shows you one outfit, out of 100 images, that Kim might wear given the local weather situation. See also: This … [Link]
Slashdot » Qt 5.5 Released
New submitter mx+b writes: The latest version of Qt, the cross platform GUI toolkit and development platform, is out for all major platforms. Highlights include better 3D, multimedia, and web support, as well as better support for the latest OS X and Windows releases (including Windows 10) and more Linux distributions. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned tree kangaroo finds a new mum in a wallaby
This is Makaia. He is an Australian tree kangaroo — yep, a kangaroo that lives in a tree — that lost his mother at just five weeks old. With fears of Makaia not surviving alone, the staff at Adelaide Zoo decided to undertake a world first experiment. The zoo found a yellow-footed rock-wallaby to become his surrogate mum — never … [Link]
Slashdot » Exploring the Relationships Between Tech Skills (Visualization)
Nerval's Lobster writes: Simon Hughes, Dice's Chief Data Scientist, has put together an experimental visualization that explores how tech skills relate to one another. In the visualization, every circle or node represents a particular skill; colors designate communities that coalesce around skills. Try clicking "Java", for example, and notice how many other skills accompany it (a high-degree node, as graph … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna's 'BBHMM' video is here, and it's NSFW cinematic money
LOS ANGELES — Rihanna takes the kidnapping theme from her Saturday Night Live performance of "BBHMM" to another level in the song's NSFW video. "Shit, your wife in the backseat of my brand new foreign car," she wails, which is exactly what happens in the bloody video about her real-life financial woes with her accountant The cinematic video notably premiered … [Link]
Mashable » Stingray eats moulting Australian giant spider crab 'like spaghetti marinara'
This crab never stood a chance against a hungry stingray. In beautiful footage captured at Blairgowrie Pier in Melbourne, Australia, a giant spider crab sheds its shell before being consumed by a lurking stingray. The video was captured by keen diver, PT Hirschfield, who hoped to tick "film a spider crab moulting" off her bucket list after being diagnosed with … [Link]
Mashable » A probe zooming to Pluto just sent home a mesmerizing timelapse gif
Looking good, Pluto NASA's New Horizons probe is starting to get a clearer view of the dwarf planet and its five moons as it speeds through space toward a historic Pluto flyby on July 14. A new timelapse gif shows Pluto and its largest moon Charon coming into focus as the craft flew about 21 million miles closer to the dwarf … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram yanked Talib Kweli's photo thinking it was 'hate speech'
Instagram on Wednesday temporarily yanked an anti-racism post from hip hop artist and longtime activist Talib Kweli because an image seemed to violate the social network's community guidelines Kweli in the past has been extremely vocal in the media and online about racial inequality — he was an influential voice earlier this year regarding the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown … [Link]
Mashable » Uber expands in India, making it the second largest market after the U.S.
Uber is going after Indian customers in a big way, announcing Thursday it would be expanding its service to seven new cities on the subcontinent, despite regulatory bumps along the way. The move makes India Uber's second largest market after the U.S in terms of cities served. See also: Uber now offers auto rickshaw service in India Rolling out in the … [Link]
Mashable » Comparing the original Suicide Squad to today's gritty version
DC Entertainment's upcoming Suicide Squad film has certainly made some waves since it was first announced. From the unveiling of Jared Leto's Joker (who looks more like a punk music personality than a super villain), to the news that the cast has an on-set therapist to offset the film's grim tone, the production has definitely raised some eyebrows But how do … [Link]
Mashable » Drag queen Courtney Act changes rugged man's mind in 'Ugly' music video
Courtney Act, a former finalist on RuPaul's Drag Race in 2014 and semifinalist on Australian Idol in 2003, tackles gender boundaries in her dramatic music video for "Ugly." The singer snags a handsome fellow, who resists her advances after finding out she's in drag attire. The guy, however, changes his mind and chases after Courtney before the two snuggle in … [Link]
Mashable » It's time: Team USA challenges Team Japan to giant robot duel
Forget football, a real sport has arrived. American company MegaBots Inc has thrown down the gauntlet to Japanese robotics manufacturer, Suidobashi Heavy Industry, and challenged it to a giant robot duel. Suidobashi may have Kuratas, a highly-impressive, human-piloted fighting machine, but MegaBots Inc has the Mark II, "12,000 pounds of gasoline-powered fury," with really big paintball guns. In one year, … [Link]
Slashdot » Cuba Connecting Universities With Fiber
lpress writes: Two Cuban universities have fiber links and fiber connections will be available to all Cuban universities in January 2016. One of the currently connected universities is in the west, near Havana (satellite ground station) and one in the east, near the undersea cable landing. Cuba will use Chinese equipment for DSL to the home and Wifi access points. … [Link]
Mashable » Two topless double-mastectomy survivors rock the runway
When genderless underwear company Play Out did a photoshoot featuring breast cancer survivors as models, the movement was a huge step forward in bringing awareness to the way we view women who have had double-mastectomies without reconstruction. And now, Play Out has done it again — on the runway Two of the models from the original photo shoot, Emily Jensen and … [Link]
Mashable » Episcopalians vote to allow gay marriages in church
Episcopalians overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to allow religious weddings for same-sex couples, solidifying the church's embrace of gay rights that began more than a decade ago with the pioneering election of the first openly gay bishop. The vote came in Salt Lake City at the Episcopal General Convention, just days after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide. It passed in … [Link]
Mashable » Crow hitches a ride on eagle because nature is awesome
Flying is so overrated. A brave crow has been photographed catching a free ride on the back of a bald eagle 25-feet in the air. The unusual moment lasted only a few seconds and was captured by amateur bird photographer Phoo Chan See also: Here's a photo of a weasel riding a woodpecker “At first I thought the crow was going … [Link]
Mashable » England loses Women's World Cup semifinal in most heartbreaking way possible
One win away from reaching the Women's World Cup final, England battled favored Japan relentlessly in the semifinals on Wednesday night, forcing stoppage time while tied at 1 goal apiece Then, in the 92nd minute, just three minutes from going to extra time against defending champs Japan, the Lionesses lost. But they didn't just lose — they lost in the most-heartbreaking … [Link]
Mashable » Android users have a 'very unofficial' way to listen to Apple's Beats 1
When Apple first announced its new music streaming service, the news marked the first time the Cupertino company would ever create an Android version of one of its services. Though Apple Music officially launched on iOS and iTunes Tuesday, the Android version of the app isn't expected until later this year. But Android users aren't totally in the dark after all, … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's music removed from all streaming services except Tidal
Prince, who memorably proclaimed "the Internet's completely over" in 2010, is now absent from all streaming services except Jay Z's music platform Tidal. "Prince's publisher has asked all streaming services to remove his catalog," a Spotify spokesperson told Mashable on Wednesday. "We have cooperated with the request, and hope to bring his music back as soon as possible." Mashable has reached … [Link]
Mashable » Appeals court upholds Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling in Louisiana, Texas
Almost a week after the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage the law of the land, a series of rulings have paved the way for same-sex marriage licenses to be issued in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued three opinions today, one in Texas, one in Mississippi, and one in Louisiana, according to … [Link]
Slashdot » Federal Wiretaps Down Slightly, Encryption Impact Decreases
coondoggie writes: According to the 2014 Wiretap Report, released today by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts a total of a total of 3,554 wiretaps were reported as authorized, with 1,279 authorized by federal judges and 2,275 authorized by state judges. Compared to the applications approved during 2013, the number approved by federal judges decreased 13% in 2014 … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers hit Donald Trump hotels with major credit card breach
The slow-motion meltdown of Donald Trump's empire, brought on largely by his inflammatory political comments, continues apace, this time fueled by hackers The Trump Hotel Collection, a chain of luxury hotels, has been hit by a major credit card breach See also: Macy's follows NBC's lead and severs ties with Donald Trump "Like virtually every other company these days, we have … [Link]
Mashable » Don't mind the drugs: Australian football player caught drinking UDL
Australian footballer Harley Bennell has a big problem on his hands The 22-year-old Gold Coast Suns player has been photographed next to an alcoholic drink of the worst kind. Most publications Thursday morning were distracted by the white lines of powder Bennell is apparently cutting up on a table in the image, but the people of Australia were more disgusted by … [Link]
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