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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 » Carli Lloyd's first-half hat-trick is what American dreams are made of

Sunday 5 July 23:45:55 UTC 2015

QueenFeed-tw Feed-fbBreaking news from the Women's World Cup: Carli Lloyd is set to become the USA's first female president and replace the face of every man on every denomination of American paper money Not really — but Lloyd did become an instant American hero by scoring three goals in the first 16 minutes of the Women's World Cup final on Sunday in … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer is still upset about her high school volleyball uniform

Sunday 5 July 23:26:42 UTC 2015

AmyschumerhighschoolFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat was Amy Schumer like in high school? Was she really the ditzy, wanna-be prom queen who sneaks out to the parking lot to drink that she portrays in her sketches? CBS Sunday Morning's Mo Rocca accompanied her on a tour of South Side High School in Rockville Centre, New York, the school she graduated from in 1999, to find out. … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny glider could be cruising Martian skies soon

Sunday 5 July 22:58:01 UTC 2015

GliderFeed-tw Feed-fbA tiny aircraft could be plying Mars' skies less than a decade from now. NASA researchers are developing a glider, called Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Land on Mars (Prandtl-m), for possible inclusion on a Mars rover mission in the 2022-2024 time frame. SEE ALSO: History of robotic Mars missions (infographic) Prandtl-m would weigh a maximum of 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kilograms) … [Link]

Slashdot » Greece Rejects EU Terms

Sunday 5 July 22:43:00 UTC 2015

New submitter Thammuz writes: With almost all ballots counted, Greeks voted overwhelmingly "No" on Sunday in a bailout referendum, defying warnings from the EU that rejecting new austerity terms would set their country on a path out of the euro. Figures published by the interior ministry showed nearly 62% of those whose ballots had been counted voting "No", against 38% … [Link]

Mashable » Where time stands still: Inside an 89-year-old watch repairman's NYC shop

Sunday 5 July 22:20:00 UTC 2015

The-watchman-01Feed-tw Feed-fbAl, an 89-year-old watch repairman in downtown Manhattan who prefers to keep his last name to himself, is excited about the Internet."I’m on there now. I’m on that and I’m on Yelp!” he tells Mashable.He talks emphatically, but barely ever looks up from desk, which is covered in dozens of watches and watch repair tools. He has six to fix in … [Link]

Mashable » Blood Orange wrote a moving song in response to the Charleston shooting

Sunday 5 July 22:01:21 UTC 2015

Blood-orangeFeed-tw Feed-fbDev Hynes, the singer and producer who records music under the the name Blood Orange, shared an eleven-minute track he wrote that was inspired by the shooting on June 18 in Charleston. The track, "Do You See My Skin Through the Flames?", explores Hynes' own feelings, identity and exhaustion from experiencing and witnessing racism as a black man See also: Prince … [Link]

Mashable » 43 free career-advancing courses you can take (and actually finish) this summer

Sunday 5 July 21:27:32 UTC 2015

Online-classFeed-tw Feed-fbYes, summer is the perfect time to relax and recharge. But, it's also the perfect time to pick up a few new skills. Put that relaxed brain (and work schedule) to good use! How accomplished would you feel if, when September rolls around, you could open up your resume and add another skill to it? Very, we're guessing. Before you start … [Link]

Slashdot » Dartmouth Contests Showcase Computer-Generated Creativity

Sunday 5 July 21:20:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A series of contests at Dartmouth College will pit humans versus machines. Both will produce literature, poetry and music which will then be judged by humans who will try and determine which selections were computer made. "Historically, often when we have advances in artificial intelligence, people will always say, 'Well, a computer couldn't paint a sunset,' … [Link]

Mashable » Greeks vote 'no,' reject demands for more austerity in key referendum

Sunday 5 July 20:32:19 UTC 2015

Greek-noFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: 8:15 p.m. ET: The final vote tally is in, with 100% of the votes counted. Of the country's 9,858,508 registered voters, 61.31% voted "no" on a referendum that would have called for more austerity measures, versus 38.69% who voted "yes." Greeks overwhelmingly rejected creditors' demands for more austerity in return for rescue loans in a critical referendum Sunday, backing Prime … [Link]

Mashable » Musicians around the world pay tribute to the Grateful Dead's 'Ripple' in new video

Sunday 5 July 20:12:10 UTC 2015

RippleFeed-tw Feed-fb On the day when the Grateful Dead plays its final concert in Chicago, an organization called Playing for Change released a heartwarming video of musicians around the world performing "Ripple," which was written by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, and first released in 1970 Playing for Change bills itself as a "multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace … [Link]

Slashdot » Wired Looks Back At 'Mondo 2000'

Sunday 5 July 19:59:00 UTC 2015

destinyland writes: On a day when America looks back on those who came before, Wired is remembering a pioneering technology magazine named Mondo 2000 — and sharing video of its editors' legendary appearance on a mid-90s PBS series, "The Internet Cafe". When its host questioned them about cyberpunk, they turned the interview into an ironic media stunt by providing a … [Link]

Mashable » Who wore it better? Prince George channels his dad's style

Sunday 5 July 19:23:41 UTC 2015

PrincegeorgeprincharryFeed-tw Feed-fbNow that Prince George has a kid sister, he's learning all about how to be an older brother from his dad — right down to the wardrobe When Prince Harry met his big brother Prince William, the older sibling wore a cute outfit consisting of red shorts and a white blouse with red embroidered detailing. Today, George showed up at Princess … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Nasdaq Goes With Blockchain API Provider For Private Market Arm

Sunday 5 July 19:15:07 UTC 2015

The process of handling transactions and shares of private companies has cost stock exchanges millions of dollars over the last few decades. [Link]

Mashable » On 9th day, John Kerry says Iran nuclear talks 'could go either way'

Sunday 5 July 18:53:07 UTC 2015

Austria-iran-nuclear-_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbNine days into marathon nuclear talks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday said the diplomatic efforts "could go either way," cutting off all potential pathways for an Iranian atomic bomb, or ending without an agreement that American officials have sometimes described as the only alternative to war. "I want to absolutely clear to with everybody: We are not yet … [Link]

Slashdot » Checking Mammoth DNA Against Elephants Hints At How They Got Hairy

Sunday 5 July 18:43:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A new study on mammoth DNA comparing the hairy animals to their cousins, the Asian and African elephants, has isolated what genes separate it from its warm-weather cousins. The study found that genes controlling skin and hair development, fat metabolism, insulin signaling, and skull shape, differed from today's contemporary elephant species. "They have this weird hump … [Link]

Mashable » Foo Fighters' 20th anniversary show: Inside the rock band's triumphant extravaganza

Sunday 5 July 18:35:40 UTC 2015

DaveFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON, D.C. — This is how the Foo Fighters were born In 1994, young Dave Grohl's world spun out of its axis. Previously a drummer for a gargantuan, Seattle-based band, the group fell apart after the tragic death of its lead singer. You know the one Rumors started flying. Grohl was going to join Pearl Jam. Grohl was going to join … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fog of cyberwar: How nations really attack each other online

Sunday 5 July 18:18:23 UTC 2015

This is the age of world web wars, with nation states engaged in an arms race of cyber weapons. But the game is more shadowy than warmongers make out (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » Discovery wants science lovers to dip their toes back into the waters of Shark Week

Sunday 5 July 18:06:51 UTC 2015

Sharkweek1Feed-tw Feed-fbMuch like sharks themselves, Discovery Channel's Shark Week is figure of public fascination Every year, without fail, the weeklong ode to the ocean's most misunderstood beasts hits televisions screens to much fanfare, excitement and social buzz See also: New Discovery Channel president: No more man-eating snakes, fake sharks In past years, however, discussion about Shark Week took a turn for the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BACON TIME! [Comic]

Sunday 5 July 18:00:08 UTC 2015

[Source: Slackmatic Comics | Like “Slackmatic” on Facebook | Follow “Slackmatic” on Twitter] The post BACON TIME! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Pluto-bound probe suffers glitch days before dwarf planet encounter

Sunday 5 July 17:40:38 UTC 2015

New-horizonsFeed-tw Feed-fbAn uncrewed spacecraft bound for Pluto suffered a glitch 10 days before its planned encounter with the dwarf planet. NASA's New Horizons lost contact with Earth on Saturday, according to the space agency. The probe has since gotten back in touch with the ground, and appears to be healthy; but it could take several days before New Horizons mission controllers are … [Link]

Slashdot » Seahorse Tails Could Inspire New Generation of Robots

Sunday 5 July 17:26:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at Clemson University have studied the makeup of seahorse tails and rendered its mechanics using 3D-printing in an effort to provide flexibility to stiff robots. Unlike most creatures, seahorse's tail is made of square prisms. Michael Porter, assistant professor in mechanical engineering at Clemson University said, "Almost all animal tails have circular or oval cross-sections—but … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's Project Lightning could be called 'Moments'

Sunday 5 July 17:20:56 UTC 2015

Twitter-lightningFeed-tw Feed-fbTwitter’s upcoming new feature, dubbed "Project Lightning," may be called "Moments" when it launches later this year. Periscope co-founder Kayvon Beykpour revealed the name of the feature, which is designed to curate live events and news, in an interview with The Telegraph. See also: Project Lightning: Twitter's secret plan to bring live events to its platform The idea behind Project Lightning … [Link]

Mashable » 18 times taxidermy went very, very wrong

Sunday 5 July 17:00:11 UTC 2015

Bad-taxidermyFeed-tw Feed-fbTaxidermy is an art form, one that honors deceased animals and gives them new life. But sometimes, the art is bad — and equally terrifying. Although taxidermy takes skill, patience and a keen eye, every great taxidermist had to start somewhere. Either that, or there are an absurd amount of terrible stuffers out there. See also: My date with a dead … [Link]

Mashable » In pictures, Greece votes 'yes' or 'no' in austerity referendum

Sunday 5 July 16:32:36 UTC 2015

Ap_242204633826Feed-tw Feed-fbAmidst long ATM lines and an uncertain future, Greeks voted on Sunday in a referendum that will decide whether or not the country will accept the demands of its European creditors As millions of Greeks cast their ballots, opinion polls at the time of this writing suggest an even split between voters. Meanwhile, strict bank limits remain in place, leaving citizens … [Link]

Slashdot » Army Exoskeleton Prototype Helps Soldiers Learn To Shoot

Sunday 5 July 16:10:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Infantrymen live by their shooting skills, but becoming an expert marksman can take a long time. U.S. Army researchers are working on a way to improve these skills with the help of the MAXFAS, an arm exoskeleton that uses arm braces to correct involuntary arm shakes. Designed At the U.S. Army Research Laboratory by Dan Baechle, … [Link]

Mashable » Dave Grohl performs first gig since breaking his leg — while sitting on a throne

Sunday 5 July 16:00:33 UTC 2015

DavegrohlthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe coolest way to celebrate American independence is performing on a throne, as thousands of fans scream their eternal devotion to you. Sorry, Taylor Swift The Foo Fighters returned to the spotlight Saturday night for their first gig since frontman Dave Grohl broke his leg on stage last month. The band played Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington D.C. See … [Link]

Mashable » Artist manipulates photos into surreal and dreamlike scenes

Sunday 5 July 16:00:02 UTC 2015

Surreal-artFeed-tw Feed-fbTypically, when we feature Sarah DeRemer's artwork, we're weirded out by her animal mashups. But this time, we're going to peek into her dream state. DeRemer manipulates ordinary photos to create odd and sometimes creepy, dream-like scenes by mixing two objects into unexpected mashups, or manipulating seemingly ordinary objects into different visual elements. See also: 12 freaky birds with teeth to … [Link]

Slashdot » Glitch Halts New Horizons Operations As It Nears Pluto

Sunday 5 July 14:55:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: NASA says their New Horizons probe suffered a temporary communication breakdown on Saturday, 10 days before it's supposed to fly past Pluto. The mission team is working to restore normal communications. "Full recovery is expected to take from one to several days," NASA wrote in a status report on Saturday. "New Horizons will be temporarily unable … [Link]

Mashable » 16 puppies is the correct number of puppies

Sunday 5 July 14:53:17 UTC 2015

16puppiesFeed-tw Feed-fb If you've ever had the incredibly specific dream of living with sixteen Basenji puppies, you now have a chance to see what your life would be like. And it seems pretty great. These precious pups from three different litters are totally psyched to run as a pack, and even cool about welcoming tiny humans into their 24-7 puppy party. Once … [Link]

Mashable » Ghost factories: Greece's modern ruins

Sunday 5 July 14:28:01 UTC 2015

Greek-ghost-factories-thumbnail-01Feed-tw Feed-fbGreece is home to some of the oldest known structures in the world. Tourists flock from around the world to visit ruins of once glorious places like the Acropolis or Epidaurus and marvel at an ancient civilization. But modern Greece now has its own ruins. The country's recent default on the $1.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan caps off years of … [Link]

Mashable » 12 surprising things to avoid at the beach this summer

Sunday 5 July 14:00:51 UTC 2015

Beach1Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom hanging a mosquito net above your work desk to spending your lunch break inside the freezer to keep your body from overheating, you know the importance of protecting yourself in the summer. You refuse to go outside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun's rays are strongest, even though that meant missing your sister's wedding. Now that it's your summer … [Link]

Mashable » Yes or no? Greeks vote on high-stakes bailout referendum

Sunday 5 July 13:53:44 UTC 2015

Greece-voteFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 1:15 p.m. ET ATHENS, Greece — Greeks voted Sunday in a referendum on their nation's financial future, with opinion polls showing that residents were evenly split on whether to accept creditors' demands for more austerity in return for rescue loans, or defiantly reject the deal. Opinion polls posted shortly after voting ended suggested a slight edge for the "no" vote … [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Progress Cargo Ship Docks With Space Station

Sunday 5 July 13:40:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: An unmanned Russian cargo ship has successfully docked with the International Space Station. The successful launch, rendezvous and docking came after two resupply failures. A Progress launched in April spun out of control and a week ago, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket disintegrated, destroying a supply ship loaded with supplies and equipment. "Crew reports, 'feels like … [Link]

Mashable » How to recreate your childhood game library with the Internet Archive

Sunday 5 July 13:14:55 UTC 2015

Sonic_the_hedgehog_2_-_1992_-_segaFeed-tw Feed-fbGamers have had the pleasure of jumping, racing, puzzling, and fighting their way through some amazing titles over the years. But so often the technology that brought us those early favorites isn’t able to keep pace with better processors and graphics cards. As that happens, the games we played on old hardware also fell by the wayside in favor. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » 10 fashionable dogs on Instagram that dress better than you

Sunday 5 July 13:00:34 UTC 2015

Fashionable_dogs_menswear_dogFeed-tw Feed-fbStuck in a style rut? Look no further than the World Wide Web for fashion inspiration. But there are so many fashion blogs online that finding your next great look can get a little overwhelming. Might we instead suggest a fashion dog? See also: Internet superstar Menswear Dog upgrades 4 basic bitches Here are 10 Instagram-famous standouts to get you started. Note: … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Montreal Comiccon 2015 in Pictures – Part I [Gallery]

Sunday 5 July 12:29:26 UTC 2015

Usually, Montreal Comiccon happens on the second week of September, but this year, they moved the convention to the first week of July! As I’ve been doing since 2011, I was on location to cover the event for you guys where I took hundreds of pictures of all the awesome cosplayers on the con floor! I also got the chance … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 56% Off Single Seasons of “Doctor Who”

Sunday 5 July 12:28:40 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 56% off on single seasons of “Doctor Who,” from The Complete First Series, all up to Season 8. A few “specials” are also included in the sale, such as the 50th Anniversary Special. [Up to 56% Off Single Seasons of “Doctor Who”] The post Amazon Deal of the … [Link]

Slashdot » How Apple Music Can Disrupt Users' iTunes Libraries

Sunday 5 July 12:27:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Early adopters of Apple Music are warning others they could get more than they bargained for if they intend to download tracks for offline listening. Since Apple Music is primarily a streaming service, this functionality necessitates turning on iCloud Music for syncing purposes. The way Apple syncs files is to scan your library for known music … [Link]

Mashable » 8 times Instagram policed women's bodies

Sunday 5 July 12:03:08 UTC 2015

Instagram-banned-photoFeed-tw Feed-fbNote: The following article contains content that may be considered NSFW. For women, Instagram can get a bit like an overprotective parent, begging you to cover up or be punished. The past year has been especially harsh, with several women receiving Instagram time-outs for "inappropriate content." These women have had their images — and bodies — policed by the social media … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Heaven on earth: The multiverse made of rock and grass

Sunday 5 July 9:30:00 UTC 2015

A former coal mine in Scotland has been transformed into a vast cosmic homage, complete with galactic hills and megalithic universes [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Look For Patterns In North Carolina Shark Attacks

Sunday 5 July 9:28:11 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: The Washington Post reports that there have been seven recent shark attacks in North Carolina. Scientists are looking for what might be luring the usually shy sharks so close to shore and among the swimmers they usually avoid. It's an unusual number of attacks for a state that recorded 25 attacks between 2005 and 2014. Even with the … [Link]

Mashable » 5 times Australian politicians were more 'decadent' than gay marriage

Sunday 5 July 8:35:51 UTC 2015

JoyceFeed-tw Feed-fb In the wake of the Irish vote in May and the recent decision in the U.S. Supreme Court to make marriage equality law, Australian politicians who still oppose gay marriage seem to be going out of their way to make ill-advised comments on the subject. Sunday's example: Legalising gay marriage in Australia would make Asia see the country as "decadent," … [Link]

Slashdot » Theresa May Named UK's Internet Villain of the Year

Sunday 5 July 6:54:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with news that Theresa May, the UK's Secretary of State for the Home Department, has been named the UK internet industry's villain of the year. She won this dubious honor for pushing the UK's controversial "snooper's charter" legislation, which would require ISPs to retain massive amounts of data regarding their subscribers for no less than a … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift had a better Fourth of July weekend than you

Sunday 5 July 5:51:47 UTC 2015

TaylorswiftFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you needed any further proof that Taylor Swift is living her best life, look no further. While you ate soggy hot dogs and watched some lacklustre fireworks this Independence Day weekend, Swift spent the holiday on a lush estate with, you know, a few select people See also: Brilliant photos capture Fourth of July fireworks from Empire State Building to … [Link]

Mashable » Disappointed Redditor receives world's saddest sandwich from airport eatery

Sunday 5 July 4:48:52 UTC 2015

Edinburgh_airport_sandwichFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It's nice to eat out. It saves you the time and hassle of making something at home, and it's particularly handy if you're travelling, and need to eat on the go. Sure, the actual meal doesn't always look quite as succulent in the flesh as it does in colourful photos you see behind the counter, but it's usually pretty … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands in Liverpool walk the runway to break a world record

Sunday 5 July 4:13:13 UTC 2015

LiverpoolFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands of people did their best Zoolander impression on a catwalk in Liverpool Saturday in an attempt to break a world record. The event, called Very Big Catwalk, invited models, celebrities and local community groups to take to the runway on the Liverpool waterfront, according to the Liverpool Echo. See also: Muslim girls design their own basketball uniforms, including velcro hijabs … [Link]

Mashable » Brilliant photos capture Fourth of July fireworks from Empire State Building to Wrigley Field

Sunday 5 July 4:07:51 UTC 2015

Ap_568376763007Feed-tw Feed-fbFireworks displays burned brightly throughout the United States in celebration of Independence Day Saturday. The pyrotechnics lit up the night near the Empire State building in New York to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Shows dazzled at Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs beat the Miami Marlins and at the President William McKinley National Memorial in Ohio. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Snafu Causes Miners To Generate Invalid Blocks

Sunday 5 July 3:51:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A notice at bitcoin.org warns users of the cryptocurrency that many miners are currently generating invalid blocks. The cause seems to be out-of-date software, and software that assumed blocks were valid instead of checking them. They explain further "For several months, an increasing amount of mining hash rate has been signaling its intent to begin enforcing … [Link]

Mashable » Bernard Tomic dumped from Aussie tennis team after 'unacceptable' rant

Sunday 5 July 3:23:36 UTC 2015

TomicFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a blistering tirade in which he attacked beloved Australian tennis star Pat Rafter, Bernard Tomic has been dumped from the Davis Cup team by Tennis Australia. In a 10-minute rant during a post-match press conference at Wimbledon on Friday, the 22-year-old accused the Australian tennis governing body of disrespect and mismanagement See also: The Internet is going wild for this … [Link]

Mashable » How to cancel your Apple Music subscription before your free trial is up

Sunday 5 July 3:00:11 UTC 2015

Apple-music-7Feed-tw Feed-fbThe new Apple Music streaming service comes with a three-month free trial as a way to entice users. Get them hooked early on and they'll be more likely to cough up money to subscribe to the platform Whether Apple Music isn't for you or you don't want to pay for the service after the three months are up, you can cancel … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Batman Fan Theory is Completely Insane!

Sunday 5 July 2:59:57 UTC 2015

[Via 9GAG | GG] The post This Batman Fan Theory is Completely Insane! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 5 times Batman killed people

Sunday 5 July 2:58:05 UTC 2015

The one thing many people love about Batman is that no matter how dark his life is, he doesn’t kill criminals. That’s one of his rules. The fine print is, it is a rule Batman breaks on the regular. Hell, play five minutes of the most recent Arkham game and it is clear to see many of these nameless “thugs” … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Fist Bump [Comic]

Sunday 5 July 2:57:02 UTC 2015

[Source: Hejibits Comics | Like Hejibits on Facebook | Follow Hejibits on Twitter] The post The Fist Bump [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This ‘Twilight Zone’ Door Decal Takes You To the Beyond

Sunday 5 July 2:56:03 UTC 2015

The Twilight Zone was a fantastic show that always took us to places we had only dreamt of. Outer space, the future, a world where ugly people are pretty and pretty people are ugly. It pretty much covered all of fantasy and sci-fi, and many lovers of the genre were made aware of it by this fantastic series. So why … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A View of the Sky if All Asteroids Were Visible

Sunday 5 July 2:55:02 UTC 2015

Wow. Just wow. (Via Digg) The post A View of the Sky if All Asteroids Were Visible appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Cook Tasty Kitchen Demons [Video]

Sunday 5 July 2:50:53 UTC 2015

This is wrong, oh so wrong. [mashed] The post How to Cook Tasty Kitchen Demons [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Small plane crashes on California beach, spooking Fouth of July revelers

Sunday 5 July 2:10:09 UTC 2015

PlaneFeed-tw Feed-fbA small plane towing a banner crash landed on a Southern California beach that was packed with Fourth of July revelers on Saturday. The crash in Carlsbad sent screaming beachgoers scrambling. The pilot of the single engine plane that landed around 3 p.m. on the sand near the water was uninjured, but at least one bystander was transported to the hospital, … [Link]

Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Pushbullet, Radar, 'Big Emoji Quiz' and more

Sunday 5 July 2:00:11 UTC 2015

App-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWith Apple finally launching its music streaming service and new leaks about the upcoming line of iPhones, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Yoko Ono releases chess app with dogs as pieces Luckily, each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an emoji-based puzzle … [Link]

Slashdot » Brain-Inspired 'Memcomputer' Constructed

Sunday 5 July 1:05:00 UTC 2015

New submitter DorkFest writes: "Inspired by the human brain, UC San Diego scientists have constructed a new kind of computer that stores information and processes it in the same place. This prototype 'memcomputer' solves a problem involving a large dataset more quickly than conventional computers, while using far less energy. … Such memcomputers could equal or surpass the potential of … [Link]

Mashable » Muslim girls design their own basketball uniforms, including velcro hijabs

Sunday 5 July 1:00:23 UTC 2015

LeadladyFeed-tw Feed-fbFinding stylish conservative clothing is one thing, but finding modest athletic wear is nearly impossible After struggling to play sports in long skirts, a group of young Muslim girls on a community traveling basketball team in Minnesota designed their own uniforms to wear See also: Uniqlo's new line from Muslim fashion blogger shows modesty can be stylish Lady Warriors players encountered … [Link]

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