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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Hawaii just effectively became the first state to ban plastic bags

Friday 3 July 23:50:20 UTC 2015

Plasticbag-banFeed-tw Feed-fbOahu has just joined the rest of the Hawaiian islands in enforcing a ban on plastic bags, making Hawaii the first state in the union to fully prohibit them. Effective next Wednesday, businesses in Oahu will no longer be allowed to offer plastic or other non-recyclable bags to customers. That applies to any carryout bag given out by retailers to customers that … [Link]

Slashdot » Turing Near Ready To Ship World's First Liquid Metal Android Smartphone

Friday 3 July 23:36:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: Liquid Metal is an alloy metal (technically, bulk metallic glass) that manages to combine the best features of a wide variety of materials into one product. Liquid Metal also has high corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, remarkable anti-wear characteristics and can also be heat-formed. Given its unique properties, Liquid Metal has been used in a number of industries, … [Link]

Mashable » How to make a watermelon margarita

Friday 3 July 23:11:20 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-07-03-at-1.18.55-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Sure, you can have another boring beer, or red-and-blue Jello shot, to celebrate Independence Day Or you can try something a little different this year. Just in time for this weekend's Fourth of July festivities, Cameron Dale, beverage director at Tacombi restaurant in New York City, taught us how to make a tasty and refreshing watermelon margarita This simple, but delicious … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Wants Pirate Bay Logs For Criminal Investigation Into Copyright Trolls

Friday 3 July 22:48:00 UTC 2015

the simurgh writes: It has been revealed today that In the past few months, two of the Pirate Bay co-founders have been repeatedly questioned by Swedish authorities, acting on behalf of the FBI. The internet now has clear evidence that Prenda is indeed being investigated by the U.S. Government for uploading their own copyrighted content in torrents placed onto The … [Link]

Mashable » Fearless girl rips out own tooth with a slingbow

Friday 3 July 22:29:08 UTC 2015

Creative-tooth-removalFeed-tw Feed-fb Hey, tooth fairy, you should know that Alexis Davidson is a badass The 11-year-old removed her own tooth with a slingbow while her dad filmed the creative extraction in slow-motion. Alexis looks nervous as she pulls back the bow, but in an instant, the tooth comes flying out of her mouth and she lifts her arm in amateur dentistry victory … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands demonstrate in Athens ahead of Greek austerity referendum

Friday 3 July 22:26:36 UTC 2015

SyntagmaFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands took to the streets of Athens Friday night, days ahead of a planned referendum in Greece, with citizens protesting both for and against a crucial vote on how the country will pay back its debts. It will ask Greeks to decide whether or not they support the bailout demands of the country's creditors. In addition, while the referendum won't actually … [Link]

Slashdot » Clang Plays Tetris — Tetris As a C++ Template Metaprogram

Friday 3 July 22:05:00 UTC 2015

New submitter mjvzb writes: Ever wish compiling was more fun? Well, I recently implemented Tetris as a C++ template metaprogram (code at Github). The game is played by recompiling its source, taking player input by compiler flag. The runtime program is only needed to print the game screen to the console and save the game state across compiler runs. Implementing … [Link]

Mashable » Love is roasted: Writer live-tweets couple's terrible coffee date

Friday 3 July 21:42:06 UTC 2015

Coffee-heartFeed-tw Feed-fbA bad date, documented by a stranger, 140 characters at a time — this is love in 2015, Internet. Toronto-based writer Anne Thériault overheard a first coffee date between a woman and a guy who thinks he looks like James Franco. Thériault live-tweeted the awkward meeting in entertaining detail for all to enjoy and cringe at See also: 12 Comedian Quotes … [Link]

Mashable » Weird and wonderful hot dog toppings across America

Friday 3 July 21:41:51 UTC 2015

Hot-dogFeed-tw Feed-fb Nothing says summer like an all-American frank, but there’s more than one way to top a hot dog Across the country, cities have signature hot dog toppings as distinct as the people who live there. Whether it’s “dragged through the garden” in Atlanta, all-dressed in Chicago or even topped with cream cheese in Seattle, the end result is always delicious … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp offers lifeline for Syrian refugees on journey across Europe

Friday 3 July 21:17:03 UTC 2015

MigrantsFeed-tw Feed-fbThey are pouring into Europe by the thousands — Syrians fleeing a war-torn country to seek refugee status With limited legal routes to safety, many are making their way across the continent via foot, car or truck, country by country, along makeshift routes aided by smugglers and a broken asylum system. See also: Smugglers use social media to lure migrants in … [Link]

Slashdot » 3-D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanning Could Strengthen Smartphone Security

Friday 3 July 21:12:00 UTC 2015

Zothecula sends news that researchers from the University of California are developing new fingerprint scanning technology that could one day enhance the security of mobile devices. The new technique scans a fingertip in 3D, capturing the tiny ridges and valleys that make up a fingerprint, as well as the tissue beneath the surface. This guards against attackers unlocking a device … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Is Your Most Unusual Hardware Hack?

Friday 3 July 20:20:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Another Slashdotter recently asked what kind of things someone can power with an external USB battery. I have a followup along those lines: what kind of modifications have you made to your gadgets to do things that they were never meant to do? Consider old routers, cell phones, monitors, etc. that have absolutely no use or … [Link]

Mashable » Spitting sick beats is genetic in father-daughter beatbox battle

Friday 3 July 20:12:20 UTC 2015

Beatboxing-father-daughterFeed-tw Feed-fb Father-daughter bonding never sounded so impressive. Nicole Paris and her dad share a talent for beatboxing, and they're not afraid to battle it out. The pair takes turns demonstrating their vocal wizardry, before Nicole lays down two minutes of dazzling beats, and shuts the competition down. First look at 'Minecraft: Story Mode': It's an epic, star-studded adventure How to make … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nostalgia Moment: Ending To Original ‘Fallout’

Friday 3 July 19:49:58 UTC 2015

With so much hype being directed towards Fallout 4, and with a little while to wait until we can play it, I thought: why not share the original ending to the original Fallout with the ‘GAS’ (GeeksAreSexy) readers? Many of them may not have experienced it if they are new-schoolers, and even for the people who did, it will be … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Is What Happens To People Who Troll The Game ‘ARK’

Friday 3 July 19:48:45 UTC 2015

So rumor is there was a rather infamous troll ruining the game ARK for many people and just being an overall scumbag. Doing scumbaggy, troll stuff to make the game less fun for everyone. It got to the point when other players were banding together to find this player and hold him accountable. And the above pic is just how … [Link]

Mashable » What Greece's referendum outcome will mean for the country

Friday 3 July 19:44:02 UTC 2015

Ap_398855879478Feed-tw Feed-fbOn his 10-year trip home, the Greek hero Odysseus at one point had to steer his ship and crew down a narrow stretch of water menaced on opposite sides by two sea monsters, Scylla and Charybdis. The Greek people are in similar dire straits as they prepare to vote on a future in which they face two painful prospects: the slow … [Link]

Slashdot » Square Enix Pulls, Apologizes For Mac Version of Final Fantasy XIV

Friday 3 July 19:36:00 UTC 2015

_xeno_ writes: Just over a week after Warner Bros. pulled the PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight due to bugs, Square Enix is now being forced to do the same thing with the Mac OS X version of Final Fantasy XIV (which was released at the same time as Batman: Arkham Knight). The rather long note explaining the decision apologizes … [Link]

Popular Science » Bacteria 'Fight Club' Could Help Find New Cures For Diseases

Friday 3 July 19:30:31 UTC 2015

A sample dish, otherwise known as a bacterial cage matchAnne Rayner / VanderbiltHumans could never have figured out how to get rid of potentially harmful bacteria without harnessing the bacteria themselves; when bacteria are under fire, they can create a special biological agent designed to eliminate their attackers. Now researchers from Vanderbilt University have figured out a way to pit certain … [Link]

Mashable » Death metal 'Grease' is an electrifyin' head bang

Friday 3 July 19:30:24 UTC 2015

GreaseFeed-tw Feed-fb Leather-loving lothario Danny Zuko is multiplyin' his badass reputation with a death metal duet of "You're the One That I Want." First look at 'Minecraft: Story Mode': It's an epic, star-studded adventure How to make a watermelon margarita Fearless girl rips out own tooth with a slingbow Weird and wonderful hot dog toppings across America Read more… More about Viral … [Link]

Mashable » Donors start $3 million fund to honor black church community in Charleston

Friday 3 July 19:03:07 UTC 2015

Clementa-pinckneyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe City of Charleston announced on Thursday that anonymous donors have put more than $3 million toward a fund that will award college and other advanced-degree scholarships to the "extended Mother Emanuel AME Church community," where nine black parishioners were fatally shot last month The Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Fund is named after Clementa Pinckney, the former pastor of Emanuel African Methodist … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Plex Launches Plex Connect Open Integration Framework

Friday 3 July 19:00:39 UTC 2015

This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release. [Link]

Slashdot » Leased LEDs and Energy Service Contracts can Cut Electric Bills (Video)

Friday 3 July 18:50:00 UTC 2015

I first heard of Consumer Energy Solutions from a non-profit's IT guy who was boasting about how he got them to lease him LED bulbs for their parking lot and the security lights at their equipment lot — pretty much all their outdoor lighting — for a lot less than their monthly savings on electricity from replacing most of their … [Link]

Mashable » Baltimore police investigating questionable police van sign

Friday 3 July 18:40:27 UTC 2015

Police-van1Feed-tw Feed-fbBaltimore police are investigating a sign posted inside a department van that reads, "Enjoy your ride, cuz we sure will!" The message came to light after a bystander snapped photos of it Based on the images, the sign seems positioned so that people in the back of the van will see it. Officers often place arrestees in such vans to transport … [Link]

Mashable » Whimsical street art series turns everywhere you look into a masterpiece

Friday 3 July 18:30:13 UTC 2015

Street_art_oakoak_urban_diversionFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you take a good, long look around, you'll see the whole world is a canvas. Street artist OakOak can turn almost any everyday object into a work of art in his hometown of St. Etienne, France. Everything from cracked asphalt to drain pipes to broken bike racks become opportunities for something new and a little whimsical. See also: Instagram artist … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Solar Impulse 2' Lands In Hawaii After Record-Breaking Solo Flight

Friday 3 July 18:26:06 UTC 2015

Solar Impulse 2 coming in for landing in HawaiiSolar ImpulseThere's light at the end of the tunnel. After nearly five days of flying non-stop over the Pacific Ocean, the experimental solar-powered airplane Solar Impulse 2 landed in Honolulu, Hawai'i, today, having made it through the most treacherous portion of its journey around the world and, in the process, having crushed the … [Link]

Mashable » Bald Sphynx kittens playfully 'help' human make the bed

Friday 3 July 18:20:40 UTC 2015

Cats-on-a-bedFeed-tw Feed-fb "Oh, hey, human — did you want to make the bed? Too bad." A playful group of Sphynx kittens swarmed their owner's bed, creating an adorable obstacle to house chores. The bald cat gang will soon be disbanded when the kittens go to their new homes, so they might as well cause a little group mischief now. How to make … [Link]

Mashable » Kit Harington's hair at Wimbledon gives hope to 'Game of Thrones' fans

Friday 3 July 18:20:40 UTC 2015

Kit_harington_wimbledonFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: this post contains spoilers from the finale of Game of Thrones Season 5. LONDON — Anyone still mourning the Game of Thrones finale (a.k.a. anyone who watches Game of Thrones) was given a sudden injection of hope on Thursday. It all started when Kit Harington was spotted in the crowd at Wimbledon. See also: You know nothing about that 'Game … [Link]

Slashdot » Rumblefish Claims It Owns 'America the Beautiful' By United States Navy Band

Friday 3 July 18:05:00 UTC 2015

ptorrone writes: Adafruit is now shipping the USA-made open-source Arduinos. In celebration Ladyada the engineer posted an Arduino rotating in front of an American flag with the public domain "America the Beautiful" by the United States Navy Band as background music. Adafruit immediately received notice from from YouTube stating that the song is owned by Rumblefish. Rumblefish previously claimed to … [Link]

Mashable » Jon Stewart is giddily angry about Donald Trump's word vomit

Friday 3 July 18:03:49 UTC 2015

Jon-stewart-donald-trump1Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump's going-away gift to Jon Stewart is Donald Trump With only about a month left in The Daily Show hosting chair, Stewart is basking in Trump's 2016 presidential run. As Stewart points out, Trump has provided an endless supply of gold-plated word vomit for the comedian to poke fun at for years. And with Trump's entrance into the 2016 race, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman Sends Selfie to Batman [Comic]

Friday 3 July 18:00:22 UTC 2015

[Source: Batman V Superman (Tumblr) | Follow @batsVsupes on Twitter | Like “Bats V Supes” on Facebook] The post Superman Sends Selfie to Batman [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Black Sheep: Why being bad isn't all bad

Friday 3 July 18:00:00 UTC 2015

From swearing to skiving or getting drunk, breaking the rules has lots of upsides, as a wide-ranging new book explains [Link]

Mashable » 7 long games to lose yourself in this summer

Friday 3 July 17:26:00 UTC 2015

62889-1-1424397573Feed-tw Feed-fbAh, summertime. It’s the perfect season for enjoying sunshine, getting outside… or staying in to catch up on all of those big gaming projects you’ve been putting off. See also: 5 E3 gems that owe their success to Kickstarter The past few years have seen the release of many great titles clocking in at anywhere from 60 hours to hundreds of … [Link]

Mashable » Adrian Grenier, Richard Curtis among first confirmed Social Good Summit speakers

Friday 3 July 17:23:33 UTC 2015

FotorcreatedFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first round of 2015 Social Good Summit speakers has been unveiled, and it includes everyone from film stars to CEOs. Among the confirmed panelists is actor, filmmaker and producer Adrian Grenier, who starred in the hit HBO series and recent full-length feature from Warner Bros., Entourage, as well as Richard Curtis, director, writer, producer and founder of Project Everyone Grenier … [Link]

Slashdot » A Look At the Rare Hybrid Console Built By Sony and Nintendo

Friday 3 July 17:20:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Long before Sony and Nintendo were rivals, the two companies were partners for a brief time. In 1988 the duo started work on SNES-CD, a video game media format that was supposed to augment the cartridge-based SNES by adding support for higher-capacity CDs. In 1991 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Sony introduced … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rider in the sky stars in first cloud movie

Friday 3 July 17:16:00 UTC 2015

Eadweard Muybridge's famous galloping horses are projected directly onto clouds from an aircraft in ground-breaking art installation [Link]

New Scientist – News » Forget the white/blue dress, is this seaweed blue or red?

Friday 3 July 17:12:56 UTC 2015

Close-up views of this red alga show how it gets its iridescence and changes colour in the water [Link]

Mashable » 10 sweat-proof beauty products for your sweltering summer

Friday 3 July 17:10:34 UTC 2015

LeadFeed-tw Feed-fbAs much as you might want to hide from scorching summer days, the Fourth of July is not meant to be spent indoors with air conditioning blasting on your face. And you can still look fresh, even in the hottest of temperatures See also: Dress up your Fourth of July barbecue with a DIY star-spangled tablecloth If you are someone who … [Link]

Mashable » Solar Impulse 2 sets record with five-day solar-powered flight

Friday 3 July 17:06:44 UTC 2015

Ap_658399291149Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter a five-day flight across the Pacific Ocean, the Solar Impulse 2 arrived in Hawaii on Friday, breaking the world record for longest nonstop solo flight. The flight also set the record for longest nonstop solar-electric powered flight. Powered entirely by the sun, its journey from Japan to Hawaii was the longest leg of the solar powered plane's planned trip around … [Link]

Mashable » 8 of the best London street art tributes to Amy Winehouse

Friday 3 July 17:01:10 UTC 2015

Amy-winehouse-pegasus-earl-of-camden-2-Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — There's been no shortage of attempts to memorialise both Amy Winehouse’s person and her immense talent. In the four years since her untimely death, we've seen many, including the newly released docu-film, Amy. See also: Watch: 14-year-old Amy Winehouse shows early talent singing 'Happy Birthday' The street art community have been particularly active in memoriam of the late Winehouse, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Almost Was: Sean Connery as Gandalf [Video]

Friday 3 July 17:00:04 UTC 2015

What if Sean Connery hadn’t turned down the role of Gandalf in Lord Of The Rings? What Almost Was has the answers, and the only tavern in Middle Earth that makes a Vesper Martini. [Mashed] The post What Almost Was: Sean Connery as Gandalf [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Codename: Colossus” is the Ultimate Mechanized Toy [Pics + Videos]

Friday 3 July 16:47:50 UTC 2015

“Codename: Colossus” is a 20″ tall mechanized 3D-printed toy that was designed to look like a mobile hexapod fortress and features movable guns and cannons. The beast was made by Michael Sng of Machination Studio and is composed of over 400 hand-painted 3D-printed pieces. Be sure to check out both videos (below) to admire the amazing craftsmanship behind the magnificent … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This 8-Foot-Tall LEGO Tower of Orthnac is Magnificent Beyond Belief! [Pics + Video]

Friday 3 July 16:47:45 UTC 2015

Sure, there’s an official 2359-piece version of the tower, but Brenden McMahon had a much grander vision in mind: His LEGO Orthnac is 8-foot-tall and features nine individual floors! The thing is so tall that you need a ladder to fully appreciate the creation! [Brenden McMahon | THE BRICK SHOW] The post This 8-Foot-Tall LEGO Tower of Orthnac is Magnificent … [Link]

Slashdot » Common Medications Sway Moral Judgment

Friday 3 July 16:33:00 UTC 2015

sciencehabit sends news that two commonly-prescribed drugs have been shown to influence how the human brain makes moral decisions. Citalopram is an SSRI used to treat depression, and levodopa is often used to combat Parkinson's disease. A new study (abstract) asked subjects to set a monetary value on receiving painful electric shocks — for themselves and for others (e.g. "Would … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Reddit Hit By Widespread Protest

Friday 3 July 16:32:17 UTC 2015

Reddit’s comparatively open nature has come back to bite it with a protest over the firing of a leading employee. Victoria Taylor was a key figure in the popular “Ask Me Anything” sessions on the site. Taylor, who used the name “chooter” on the site, was in charge of recruiting and verifying participants, both celebrities and people with expertise on … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Pixel Lab Used Microsoft Edge to Build a Flight Simulator

Friday 3 July 16:30:36 UTC 2015

Several of Microsoft Edge’s platform features were showcased recently during Microsoft’s Build conference. According to a post on the Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Pixel Lab created a flight simulator using features of the new web platform. [Link]

Mashable » 30+ events in tech, UX, analytics and more

Friday 3 July 16:30:30 UTC 2015

6148463619_3732eca47c_oFeed-tw Feed-fbThe 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. On the Events … [Link]

Mashable » We celebrated Social Media Day the Vine way at our #MashMeet

Friday 3 July 16:17:04 UTC 2015

Mashmeet_smdayFeed-tw Feed-fbThis year marks the sixth-annual Social Media Day, and to celebrate, we hosted a #MashMeet. Artists, animators, comedians and other creatives gathered at Mashable's New York City headquarters on June 30 for a night of networking and Vining See also: Internet stars gathered to 'do it for the Vine' at our latest #MashMeet Fancy meatballs, handcrafted pretzels, jars of jellybeans and … [Link]

Mashable » Here comes sunshine, and humidity. A day with the Grateful Dead in 1977

Friday 3 July 16:16:44 UTC 2015

DeadthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbImage: James McGrath/NY Daily News via Getty ImagesFans of the Grateful Dead have their favourite songs or favorite shows. Many have their favorite years, and for them, 1977 often stands out. The band had left behind their cosmic, psychedelic shows of the 60s, and were putting together more crafted sets that mixed songs from their growing repertoire of folk, country, blues … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Winning formula reveals if your team is too far ahead to lose

Friday 3 July 16:14:00 UTC 2015

An analysis of over a million games predicts whether the leading side can be overtaken before the match ends [Link]

Mashable » Confessions of a Deadhead as the trip comes to an end

Friday 3 July 16:12:55 UTC 2015

Bob.jerry_.19721Feed-tw Feed-fbCHICAGO — It took nearly an hour just to pick out the T-shirts. There were scores, maybe hundreds, in the closet, in dresser drawers. Three last Grateful Dead shows and a mountain of shirts to choose from. It would have been nice to wear the 15th anniversary shirt from 1980 or the Long, Strange Trip shirt from 1981. But they seem … [Link]

Mashable » Burglary suspect cries when judge reveals they were middle school classmates

Friday 3 July 16:02:33 UTC 2015

Burglary_suspect_cries_when_judge_reveals_that_they_were_middle_school_classmatesFeed-tw Feed-fbDecades after attending middle school in Miami Beach, Florida, two classmates ended up on different sides of the law. In a Miami-Dade bond court earlier this week, Judge Mindy Glazer realized that she recognized burglary suspect Arthur Booth from their school days at Nautilus Middle School. When Glazer asked Booth if he attended the school, the suspect paused, before grabbing his … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mindblowingly Good Geek Tattoo Sleeve [Pic]

Friday 3 July 16:00:03 UTC 2015

Tattoo artist Niki Norberg inked this mindblowingly cool “geeksleeve” on the arm of Johan M., and I have to say, this is one of the most awesome sleeve I’ve seen. The whole thing isn’t finished yet, but as you’ll see below, it’s already nothing short of amazing. Instagram Photo Instagram Photo Instagram Photo [Via FG] The post Mindblowingly Good Geek Tattoo Sleeve [Pic] appeared first on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Terminator Genisys' threat assessment: Is tech really coming for us?

Friday 3 July 15:54:31 UTC 2015

Terminator.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Earlier this week a story went around that an artificial intelligence program had, in the course of a conversation about ethics, become testy with its human inquisitor's insistence that it define morality. Highlights from that exchange: Human: Tell me the definition of morality.Machine: I don’t have ethics….Human: What is integrity?Machine: I’m sorry; I don’t know what else to … [Link]

Mashable » Destiny's weekend vendor is selling the game's most unusual shotgun

Friday 3 July 15:50:30 UTC 2015

Destiny-xurFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery 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]

Popular Science » Space Station Finally Gets Fresh Supplies

Friday 3 July 15:44:40 UTC 2015

Progress 60 Lift OffNASAUpdate, July 6, 2015 at 10:30am: The Progress 60 resupply mission successfully docked with the International Space Station over the weekend, delivering the astronauts' first fresh cargo in months. Yay!Original post, July 3, 2015:In the wee hours of the morning, a Russian rocket packed with 6,000 pounds of food, fuel, and supplies successfully launched toward the International Space … [Link]

Slashdot » Firefox 39 Released, Bringing Security Improvements and Social Sharing

Friday 3 July 15:44:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Today Mozilla announced the release of Firefox 39.0, which brings an number of minor improvements to the open source browser. (Full release notes.) They've integrated Firefox Share with Firefox Hello, which means that users will be able to open video calls through links sent over social media. Internally, the browser dropped support for the insecure SSLv3 … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Music vs. Spotify: Listen to our debate

Friday 3 July 15:30:12 UTC 2015

Mashtalks13Feed-tw Feed-fb Now that we've had a few days to play around with Apple Music, it's time to debate how the streaming service stacks up against its main competitor, Spotify. On the latest episode of MashTalk, we realized we're split on the Apple Music vs Spotify debate, discussed a major error from Google Photos and look at the reactions to Snapchat's new … [Link]

Mashable » 9-year-old girl successfully petitions to join 'boys only' robotics program

Friday 3 July 15:28:32 UTC 2015

Robotics-program-girlFeed-tw Feed-fbNine-year-old Cash Cayen is fighting sexism with the power of the Internet behind her When Timmins Public Library in Ontario, Canada, denied the girl a spot in a robotics program advertised as "boys only," she and her mom started a Change.org petition. It says a library administrator told Cash that the science program doesn't allow girls because "boys' academic and literacy … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Faces Lawsuit In China Over Smartphone Bloatware

Friday 3 July 15:04:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Samsung is being sued in China for installing too many apps onto its smartphones. The Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission is also suing Chinese vendor Oppo, demanding that the industry do more to rein in bloatware. The group said complaints are on the rise from smartphone users who are frustrated that these apps take up too … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ahoy Little Maties! [Comic]

Friday 3 July 15:00:21 UTC 2015

[Source: Calm Blu Oceans Comics | Like “Calm Blue Oceans” on Facebook] The post Ahoy Little Maties! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Financial crisis causing health problems in Greece

Friday 3 July 14:43:09 UTC 2015

PediatricianFeed-tw Feed-fbATHENS, Greece – At first glance, the waiting room near central Athens’ Omonoia Square looks like an ordinary doctor’s office. Patients wait quietly for their names to be called as a secretary takes appointments by phone. Children’s crayon drawings line the walls. See also: 5 things you need to know about Greece's financial meltdown The difference is in the payroll -– … [Link]

Mashable » Low-cost Uber service suspended in France after violent protests

Friday 3 July 14:40:08 UTC 2015

UberfranceFeed-tw Feed-fbUber is halting its lowest-cost ride-sharing service, UberPop, in France after widespread and sometimes violent protests by registered taxi drivers over the service. Friday's decision to suspend UberPop comes just days after two senior European managers for the company were reportedly arrested during an investigation into "illicit activity" linked to UberPop, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. See also: The 7 … [Link]

Popular Science » An Exceedingly Large Cow, Bill Nye Takes On Skynet, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week

Friday 3 July 14:30:01 UTC 2015

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Slashdot » Russian Cargo Ship Successfully Makes Orbit, Will Supply ISS

Friday 3 July 14:21:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Early this morning, a Russian Soyuz rocket successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The rocket carried a Progress capsule containing 2,700kg of supplies for the International Space Station. It's a much-needed victory after a series of launch failures that saw ISS resupply missions from Orbital ATK, Russia, and SpaceX end in failure. "The station, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Up to 60% Off on Select iOttie Car Mounts and Accessories

Friday 3 July 14:10:06 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 60% off or more on best-selling car mounts and accessories from iOttie. Be sure to keep your phone handy and hands-free while driving your car with these awesome car mounts! [Up to 60% Off on Select iOttie Car Mounts and Accessories] The post Up to … [Link]

Mashable » The Internet is going wild for this Wimbledon spectator's epic hairdo

Friday 3 July 14:10:05 UTC 2015

Wimbledon_hairFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Yes, okay, so Nadal may have been knocked out of Wimbledon early and Federer did do that fairly impressive trick shot that everyone's talking about, but you can forget both of those things now because there's a new headline story in town. See also: 13 of the most ball-droppingly awkward Wimbledon tennis fails This guy's epic hair. Impressive 'do'. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lazy ants sit around doing nothing while their nest mates work

Friday 3 July 14:10:00 UTC 2015

Some ants are much lazier than others – in fact, they make a career out of it. But maybe they are more than just freeloaders [Link]

Mashable » 14 unusual hot dog topping ideas for your Fourth of July barbecue

Friday 3 July 14:00:43 UTC 2015

American-dogFeed-tw Feed-fbThis Fourth of July, skip the ketchup and mustard — there are better ways to top the humble hot dog Instead, raid your pantry for condiments and snacks that'll make for a more interesting bite. Crumble salty chips, stir spices into mayo, mash avocados into guacamole or top your dog with just about any other flavorful ingredient you have laying around. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 12 Lesser Known Facts About Superman

Friday 3 July 14:00:21 UTC 2015

[Source: buymetalonline.co.uk | Via GT] The post 12 Lesser Known Facts About Superman appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Scenes of silence: Britain remembers Tunisia attack victims

Friday 3 July 13:57:34 UTC 2015

Ap_835559626920Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — For 60 seconds on Friday at noon, people across Britain united in silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Tunisia beach attack, in which 38 people — including 30 Britons — died See also: Britain remembers Tunisia attack victims with minute's silence Queen Elizabeth II and British Prime Minister David Cameron were among those who observed the … [Link]

Mashable » 10 groovy surprises the Grateful Dead could pull off at 'Fare Thee Well'

Friday 3 July 13:39:34 UTC 2015

The.end_Feed-tw Feed-fbCHICAGO — Every Grateful Dead tour had something new. Trey Anastasio, the undisputed right guy for this job, is an obvious one here But there's so much more that could happen. With the Phish guitarist standing in for Jerry Garcia, the boys have quietly reassumed their trusty moniker the Grateful Dead, worked out the kinks with a couple of shows in … [Link]

Slashdot » Aussie ISP Bakes In Geo-dodging For Netflix, Hulu

Friday 3 July 13:38:00 UTC 2015

New submitter ste7en7 writes: A new Australian ISP is integrating geo-blocking circumvention into its broadband service, allowing customers to access streaming services like Hulu, Netflix USA, BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime. When Yournet launches in August, customers will be able to sign up for broadband that allows users to instantly change the country they are supposedly surfing from. Share on Google+ Read more … [Link]

Mashable » Blinded in Afghanistan, Navy vet finds purpose as a Paralympian

Friday 3 July 13:30:33 UTC 2015

Bradsnyder1Feed-tw Feed-fbFor Brad Snyder, it's the little things that present the biggest challenges. Take Uber rides, for example An explosion in Afghanistan's Kandahar Valley spewed shrapnel into Snyder's face on September 7, 2011, while he was on deployment as a weapons expert embedded with a team of Navy SEALs. The 31-year-old veteran is now a world-class Paralympic swimmer, so he needs to … [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous summer accessories that will spark your Fourth of July

Friday 3 July 13:10:32 UTC 2015

Summer-accessories-522Feed-tw Feed-fb Get those auto-replies ready and run out of office ASAP: Summer parties have finally arrived and it's time to hit the nearest pool With the Fourth of the July just around the corner, there are a handful of barbecues you're sure to attend. Whether you're at a backyard celebration or hanging by the beach, it's the perfect time to showcase … [Link]

Mashable » Great Scott! 7 'Back to the Future' gadgets that are real in 2015

Friday 3 July 13:00:12 UTC 2015

MichaelFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s finally 2015, the year when Back to the Future II promised everything would be cooler The first Back to the Future movie hit theaters 30 years ago today. In the sequel, released in 1989, director Robert Zemeckis imagined a futuristic world where people would have hoverboards, food hydrators and automatic dog walkers. Oh, and for some reason, fax machines would … [Link]

Mashable » Just images of fireworks so you don't scare your dog

Friday 3 July 13:00:12 UTC 2015

Fw13Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than by watching a breathtaking display of fireworks. But, you have a dog, and your dog is terrified of them. As much as you love fireworks, you love your dog even more. Also, it's hard to enjoy an Independence Day fireworks display knowing that your dog is experiencing raw, unadulterated terror. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Much Would it Cost to Build Jurassic Park? [Video]

Friday 3 July 13:00:02 UTC 2015

Jurassic Park is the coolest, most epic theme park we’ve ever seen. Real life dinosaurs? Everyone would buy a ticket to this park. But how could a park like this be built? How expensive would it be? Find out here, in our awesome series, “How Much Would It Cost?”. [Jurassic Park Fansite] The post How Much Would it Cost to … [Link]

Slashdot » AMAgeddon: Reddit Mods Are Locking Up the Site's Most Popular Pages In Protest

Friday 3 July 12:56:00 UTC 2015

vivaoporto writes: As reported by CNET and TechCrunch, reddit moderators are locking up the site's most popular pages in protest against the dismissal of Victoria Taylor, a key member of the site's behind-the-scenes team. Taylor, who was the main facilitator for the site's question-and-answer community "Ask Me Anything" (graced by the presence of notables like Barack Obama, Jerry Seinfeld and … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Daily Show': All its tributes to Jon Stewart, in one place

Friday 3 July 12:30:27 UTC 2015

Dailyshow-tributeFeed-tw Feed-fbHearts broke around the world when Jon Stewart announced earlier this year that he would be leaving his post at The Daily Show in August. His monumental 16-year tenure has been a game-changer for the face of political satire, so it's only fitting that the show pay tribute to its departing host… over and over again. See also: Watch Jon Stewart's … [Link]

Popular Science » Student Invents Shapeshifting Pinecone-Inspired Building Material

Friday 3 July 12:30:00 UTC 2015

Shapeshifting MaterialChao ChenA new material changes shape when wet, a property that has numerous uses in design and around the house.This might be one of the cooler student projects we've ever seen — and it all started with a walk in the park.Chao Chen, a Master's student in design at London's Royal College of Art, was inspired by an ordinary pinecone … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrity selfies help us see how memories are formed in the brain

Friday 3 July 12:22:03 UTC 2015

Jennifer-anistonFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the science fiction movie Inception, Leonardo Di Caprio and his gang set out to implant specific memories into individuals' brains in order to pull off the perfect crime. But in the real world of science implanting memories is actually quite easy — the challenge is tracking the brain cells involved in the process. Our research has now started to unveil … [Link]

Slashdot » The Science of 4th of July Fireworks

Friday 3 July 12:14:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes: There are few things as closely associated with American independence as our willingness and eagerness to celebrate with fiery explosions. I refer, of course, to the unique spectacle of fireworks, first developed nearly a millennium ago halfway across the world. But these displays don't happen by themselves; there's an intricate art and science required to deliver the shows … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things I've learned as an Amtrak 'writer in residence'

Friday 3 July 12:10:59 UTC 2015

AmtrakFeed-tw Feed-fbIn September 2014, Amtrak announced the winners of its writers residency, a program sparked by one writer's tweet. The federally-owned passenger network offered free rides to any destination and back, with unlimited stops along the way. From a pool of 16,000 applicants, 24 got to ride the rails in a sleeper car at some time over the following year, meals included … [Link]

Mashable » The definitive ranking of Fourth of July picnic food

Friday 3 July 12:00:51 UTC 2015

Food-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America, enjoy the company of your family and stuff your face with as much food as you possibly can for no reason other than that it is in your general vicinity. The food found at Fourth of July picnics is about as close to "authentic American" cuisine as you can get — … [Link]

Mashable » Large parts of Reddit shut as users revolt against firing of admin

Friday 3 July 11:55:09 UTC 2015

Reddit-revoltFeed-tw Feed-fbReddit users and some moderators of the site are revolting en masse over the alleged firing of communications director Victoria Taylor, with several major subreddits being set to private and thus closed to users Taylor, who was one of coordinators of Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything, a popular platform for people to answer users' questions) was fired without notice, according to … [Link]

Mashable » 5 reasons you're getting knocked out in the first round of interviews (and how to stop)

Friday 3 July 11:51:55 UTC 2015

InterviewFeed-tw Feed-fbYou thought the interview went OK. Maybe it could've gone better, but certainly you didn't totally bomb it, right? So why hasn't anyone called to set up the next interview or extend an offer? What went wrong? Why is this not progressing? Why? What now? Uggghh Been there? It's admittedly a tough spot, even more so if you've just learned that … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ocean-going spiders can use their legs to windsurf across water

Friday 3 July 11:48:13 UTC 2015

Many common spider species orient their arms and bodies into sails and their silk into anchors, allowing them to catch a breeze and sail on water [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Is the Best Way To Hold Onto Your Domain?

Friday 3 July 11:33:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: There have been quite a few stories recently about corporations, or other people, wanting to take over a domain. This has me wondering what steps can I take to ensure that outsiders know that my domain is in use, and not up for sale. In my case, I registered a really short domain name(only 5 characters) … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Your brain wrinkles like a screwed-up ball of paper

Friday 3 July 11:15:00 UTC 2015

The same forces that govern a scrunched-up piece of paper can explain the numbers of folds and grooves in human, pig, elephant and rat brains [Link]

Mashable » An insider's tips for enjoying the breweries, art walks and lobster in the 'other' Portland

Friday 3 July 11:10:41 UTC 2015

Portland_maineFeed-tw Feed-fbPortland, Oregon may be catching all the rage these days, but there’s actually a whole lot to love in the other Portland — the one in Maine, that is. Yoga instructor and mom Skye Adams has watched this New England town that she calls home evolve over 30 years, from a small fishing town to a cultural center and desirable tourist … [Link]

Mashable » How does 'Halo 5 Guardians' make up for past mistakes? Just you wait

Friday 3 July 11:05:06 UTC 2015

Halo-5-guardians-002Feed-tw Feed-fbThis fall, Halo 5 Guardians presents itself to a waiting fanbase that's ready to tear it down. Halo 4 was developer 343 Industries' first full-blown effort in the series, and while it was a capable take on the gameplay made famous by the earlier games, it also felt overly safe to some, and featured a story that maybe leaned too much on its … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feedback: Tabloids for androids

Friday 3 July 11:00:00 UTC 2015

Plus casual relationships, bittersweet news about chocolate, artisanal lightbulbs and more (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » British officials 'joked' about moving everyone in Hong Kong to Northern Ireland

Friday 3 July 10:39:37 UTC 2015

Hongkong-niFeed-tw Feed-fbIt was the 1980s and clearly some British civil servants had too much spare time on their hands. Bizarre newly-released documents have revealed a plan to relocate the entire population of Hong Kong to Northern Ireland. See also: Hong Kong's Goldfish Market is bizarre and wonderful The previously secret documents from 1983 released Friday by the National Archives show plans officials … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 3 July 2015

Friday 3 July 10:26:01 UTC 2015

The Storage Tipping Point — the performance optimization technologies of the last decade log structured file systems, coalesced writes, out-of-place updates and, soon, byte-addressable NVRAM are conflicting with similar-but-different techniques used in SSDs and arrays. The software we … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Save 50% – Build, Deploy, and Scale Apps with Google App Engine Use code DEAL

Friday 3 July 10:25:15 UTC 2015

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Slashdot » MasterCard To Approve Online Payments Using Your Selfies

Friday 3 July 9:34:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: MasterCard is experimenting with a new program: approving online purchases with a facial scan. Once you’re done shopping online, instead of a password, the service will require you to snap a photo of your face, so you won’t have to worry about remembering a password. The Stack reports: "MasterCard will be joining forces with tech leaders … [Link]

Mashable » Footy fans mourn murdered coach with emotional #PutYourScarvesOut tribute

Friday 3 July 8:49:57 UTC 2015

CrowsFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralians have come together to mourn the loss of a footy legend. In a touching tribute, football fans across the country have hung their footy club's scarf outside to honour the life of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh. Walsh was murdered in the early hours of Friday morning , his son, Cy, has been charged with the murder. See also: Drugs, … [Link]

Mashable » Britain remembers Tunisia attack victims with minute's silence

Friday 3 July 8:22:12 UTC 2015

AirbaseFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Flags flew at half-mast, announcements were made on public transport and play was delayed at Wimbledon on Friday at midday to remember the victims of the deadly Tunisia beach attack, which happened a week ago See also: 'Slaughter on Sunbeds': British newspapers capture horror of Tunisia attack 38 people, including 30 British tourists, were killed in the gun and … [Link]

Mashable » Report: F-35 can't dogfight. Lockheed Martin: Not so fast

Friday 3 July 7:35:53 UTC 2015

F-35Feed-tw Feed-fbYou may have seen a highly critical report insinuating that the F-35 fighter jet can be outmaneuvered by its predecessor, the F-16. The Military said the report is misleading: what's going on here? War Is Boring published a report which said the F-35 can't dogfight, based on a report from a test pilot it obtained. The post gained significant traction on … [Link]

Slashdot » Trolls No Longer Welcome In New Zealand

Friday 3 July 7:00:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Legislation designed to prevent cyber-bullying has passed its final hurdle in the New Zealand Parliament, making it a crime to send harmful messages or put damaging images online. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill passed 116 to 5. The Register reports: "The bill creates a regime under which digital communications causing 'serious emotional distress' are subject to … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Jesus lizard' once walked on Wyoming's tropical waters

Friday 3 July 6:48:37 UTC 2015

Lizard-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAbout 48 million years ago, a distant relative of the "Jesus lizard," named for its knack for walking on water, darted around the tropical rainforests of ancient Wyoming, a new study finds. The ancient lizard may have also performed the seemingly miraculous feat, though the researchers can't say for sure because they didn't find the animal's feet. From the fossil they … [Link]

Mashable » An undertaker riding a coffin mysteriously appears on Australian lake

Friday 3 July 6:38:15 UTC 2015

LakeFeed-tw Feed-fbA strange figure has been haunting a lake in the misty capital of Australia. On Thursday morning, freaked out residents noticed a man dressed as an undertaker using a coffin for a stand-up paddle boarding on the waters of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. See also: Australian football coach murdered in his home, son charged Witness to the bizarre happenings, Jeanne … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2162: Uber wrecked uber!

Friday 3 July 5:43:56 UTC 2015

JoT thumbJust when you thought they couldn't get more evil… If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]

Mashable » Drugs, chicks and travel: What we know about Phil Walsh's son

Friday 3 July 5:35:25 UTC 2015

CyleadFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia woke Friday morning to news of Adelaide Crows football coach Phil Walsh's murder. Walsh, 55, was stabbed multiple times at his South Australian home, while his wife Meredith sustained a leg wound. His son, Cy, who has been charged with the murder of his father, fled the scene and was found in a nearby suburb See also: Australian football coach … [Link]

Slashdot » Rocket Labs Picks New Zealand For Its Launch Site

Friday 3 July 4:34:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes: The small sat rocket company Rocket Labs has chosen a location in New Zealand as its future launch site. Bloomberg reports: "The company didn't specify how much it was investing in the site, which is due to be completed in the fourth quarter. New Zealand, which has been used in the past by the National Aeronautical and Space … [Link]

Mashable » NASCAR asks fans to stop displaying Confederate flags

Friday 3 July 3:54:42 UTC 2015

Ap_817200790368-e1435868060611Feed-tw Feed-fbNASCAR is asking fans to keep their Confederate flags away from the tracks In a statement signed by 30 NASCAR venues and released Thursday, the organization requested fans to "refrain from displaying the Confederate Flag at our facilities and NASCAR events." See also: Pro-Confederate flag protesters rally in South Carolina and Alabama “We are committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere free … [Link]

Mashable » Greek couple on their honeymoon left penniless in New York City

Friday 3 July 2:31:40 UTC 2015

Greek1Feed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — Newlyweds Valasia Limnioti and Konstantinos Patronis' long-planned "dream trip" to the U.S. ended in New York City, where their three-week honeymoon quickly turned into a nightmare: Their Greek-issued credit and debit cards were suddenly declined and they were left penniless. "We were hungry, and I cried for two days," Limnioti said. "I felt homeless in New York." See … [Link]

Mashable » Why do we keep expecting robots to kill us?

Friday 3 July 2:12:08 UTC 2015

42-74295841Feed-tw Feed-fbA man died in an industrial accident at a Volkswagen factory in Germany Wednesday. Normally, this would have been little noted — industrial accidents are unfortunately common, with an estimated 4,000 workplace deaths every year in the U.S. alone But this man had the misfortune to have been killed in the process of installing safety software on one of the factory's … [Link]

Popular Science » Underwater Greenhouses Offer Creative Solution To Food Crisis

Friday 3 July 2:01:21 UTC 2015

Underwater GardenOceanReefGroup/YouTubeAn underwater greenhouse in the Nemo's Garden project.There actually is an octopus in this garden.For the past few years, from May-September, a few small transparent enclosures pop up on the seafloor off the coast of Italy.The structures are underwater greenhouses, anchored 20 feet below the surface of the water, filled with air and small amounts of crops. Unlike land-based gardens, … [Link]

Slashdot » The Plan To Bring Analytics To eSports

Friday 3 July 2:01:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: We're used to seeing instant replays, halftime analysis and in depth analytics in traditional sports, but now they're coming to eSports too. A new start-up, Dojo Madness, is hoping to bring the same techniques to games like League of Legends and Dota, in the hopes players can learn from their mistakes in a game when shown … [Link]

Mashable » No links between recent black church fires, investigators say

Friday 3 July 1:08:59 UTC 2015

Church-fire_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the weeks since the deadly shooting that killed nine at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina, seven black churches have burned across five states. While the investigations into these fires is ongoing, authorities are now issuing the causes for some of the fires. See also: America's long, ugly history of burning black churches State officials have ruled that Tuesday's … [Link]

Mashable » Police bosses charged over 2012 shooting in black Cleveland suburb

Friday 3 July 0:55:01 UTC 2015

Ap_642849234560Feed-tw Feed-fbFive white Cleveland police supervisors accused of failing to stop a chase that ended with a 137-shot barrage of police gunfire and the deaths of two black suspects were charged Thursday with misdemeanors in the predominantly black suburb where the shooting occurred. The officers supervisors charged are Michael Donegan, 44 of Cleveland, Patricia Coleman, 50 of Brooklyn, Randolph Dailey, 46 of … [Link]

Slashdot » Naval Research Interested In Bringing 3D Printing To Large Scale For Ships

Friday 3 July 0:30:00 UTC 2015

coondoggie writes: The Navy this month will outline what it is looking for from additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology as way to bolster what it terms "fleet readiness." The Office of Naval Research will on July 15 detail its Quality Metal Additive Manufacturing (Quality MADE) program that will aim to "develop and integrate the suite of additive manufacturing software … [Link]

Mashable » Yahoo experimenting with Google-powered search results, ads

Friday 3 July 0:20:45 UTC 2015

Ap770543632355-1Feed-tw Feed-fbYahoo is flirting with the idea of tapping Google to power its search engine. Google confirmed to Mashable on Thursday that Yahoo is displaying Google search results and ads in addition to those of its current partner, Bing, for a small number of desktop and mobile users as part of a dry run. The company is also running similar tests with … [Link]

Mashable » Australian football coach murdered in his home, son charged

Friday 3 July 0:06:27 UTC 2015

Walsh2Feed-tw Feed-fb Australian football coach Phil Walsh was murdered in his home early Friday morning, authorities said. The coach of AFL team the Adelaide Crows was found at his South Australian home with multiple stab wounds to the chest, according to police. His wife, Meredith, suffered a wound in her leg and is currently receiving treatment. See also: Don't mind the drugs: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Arachnoglobia: Ocean-going spiders can sail the seven seas

Friday 3 July 0:00:00 UTC 2015

Many common spider species orient their arms and bodies into sails and their silk into anchors, allowing them to catch a breeze and sail on water [Link]

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