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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 » Moriarty sends surprise message to 'Sherlock' fans, with special guest stars

Thursday 9 July 23:55:06 UTC 2015

ScottFeed-tw Feed-fb SAN DIEGO — Moriarty made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday Actor Andrew Scott, who plays Sherlock's nemesis, was unable to be on hand in person for the panel, during which secrets about the upcoming Sherlock special were revealed, but he sent a special video message for fans in attendance. It features some very special guest stars … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the new 'Doctor Who' trailer fresh out of Comic-Con, featuring Maisie Williams

Thursday 9 July 23:46:00 UTC 2015

ComicconFeed-tw Feed-fb "Every time I think it couldn't get more extraordinary, it surprises me." The 12th Doctor could very well have been talking about the very first trailer for Season 9 of Doctor Who, released fresh from Comic-Con. The preview is dark, plenty dramatic, and features several faces, familiar and not. Did we mention that it also has Maisie Williams, a.k.a. Arya Stark? … [Link]

Slashdot » Bomb Squad Searches House Over Teenager's Chemistry Experiments

Thursday 9 July 23:28:00 UTC 2015

McGruber writes: On Wednesday, authorities in the south Fulton County, Georgia town of Hapeville shut down a street for hours and used their bomb squad to search a home. According to the suspect's father, the bomb scare started after his 18-year-old son was arrested for trespassing, entering an abandoned warehouse and salvaging mercury switches, which can be used to detonate … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Sherlock' footage will blow your mind palace

Thursday 9 July 23:18:54 UTC 2015

Sherlock-newFeed-tw Feed-fb SAN DIEGO — The first footage of the upcoming Sherlock special has arrived, and something tells us the wait is going to be well worth it The clip, unveiled Thursday at Comic-Con, is embedded above. It's a throwback to the original novels, all tweed suits and that classic pipe and an epic mustache sported by Martin Freeman, a.k.a. Dr. Watson. … [Link]

Mashable » A United pilot flushed bullets down the on-board toilet

Thursday 9 July 23:10:13 UTC 2015

PlanesFeed-tw Feed-fbDALLAS — A United Airlines captain threw bullets in a trash bin accessible to passengers and later flushed them down a toilet on board a flight that he was piloting to Germany. A United spokeswoman said Thursday that the pilot should not have thrown the bullets in the toilet. She said the pilot hasn't been fired but that the incident is … [Link]

Mashable » How our view of Pluto and its moons has transformed through the decades

Thursday 9 July 22:58:26 UTC 2015

Pluto-charon2Feed-tw Feed-fb Our understanding of Pluto has changed a lot since it was discovered in 1930. When American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh first trained the Lowell Observatory's gaze on Pluto's patch of sky, the small dwarf planet appeared as a pinprick of light in distant space. As the years went by, scientists continued to get better and better views of Pluto from powerful … [Link]

Popular Science » New Horizons Spacecraft Beams Back More Pluto Eye Candy

Thursday 9 July 22:53:30 UTC 2015

Just as expected, the images of Pluto keep getting better and better as the New Horizons spacecraft swoops ever nearer to the former planet. The latest depicts Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, locked in their celestial dance. The two bodies, separated by 12,200 miles of space, orbit around a common center of gravity, forming what planetary scientists would call … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch Scientists Find Sharks In An Underwater Volcano

Thursday 9 July 22:45:59 UTC 2015

Video of Sharks Discovered Inside Underwater Volcano (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)After the cinematic masterpiece Sharknado came out in 2013 we all had such a good time making up funny sequel ideas. "Wouldn't Sharkcano be hilarious?" we laughed smugly to ourselves, thrilled by our own cleverness.Nature is the only one that's laughing now.National Geographic just released footage of sharks observed swimming inside the … [Link]

Slashdot » Are Certifications Worth the Time and Money?

Thursday 9 July 22:45:00 UTC 2015

Nerval's Lobster writes: Having one or more certifications sounds pretty sensible in today's world, doesn't it? Many jobs demand proof that you've mastered a particular technology. But is the argument for spending lots of time and money to earn a certification as ironclad as it seems? In a new column, developer David Bolton argues 'no.' Most certifications just prove you … [Link]

Mashable » Maybe if we combine all the memes they will die and end our pain

Thursday 9 July 22:37:09 UTC 2015

Dress-shoesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe sharkThe dressThe shoe. In this trying time let us remember that there are four horsemen of the apocalypse. So we should be safe — for now. shark dress shoes Read more…More about Watercooler, Memes, Conversations, Left Shark, and The Dress [Link]

Popular Science » How To See If Your Name Is Going To Pluto On The New Horizons Spacecraft

Thursday 9 July 22:29:00 UTC 2015

We <3 PlutoNASA-JHUAPL-SWRIImage was taken July 7 from a distance of 5 million miles.Pluto is coming into focus so fast we can almost taste it. It tastes cold.But that's beside the point. It turns out that along with the cameras and high-speed instruments, the New Horizons spacecraft set to fly past the former planet on July 14 is also carrying to Pluto a highly outdated piece of technology. A compact disc (yes, a CD) with your name on it.Well, it might have your name on it. It might have your name on it if one day, back in 2005 you came across a submission form from NASA that asked you to be part of the "First Mission To The Last Planet," and you were one of the 434,738 people to sign up to have your name recorded on a CD and shot into space.These guys did: Elon Musk CertificateNASA Bill Nye CertificateNASA Neil Armstrong CertificateNASADid you? You can check on NASA's website. And if you're one of the lucky ones, you can print out a certificate to shove in your friends faces when New Horizons flies by next week.[H/T: Philip Bump] [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » The importance of orchestration in transforming legacy IT

Thursday 9 July 22:26:01 UTC 2015

The orchestration of workflow processes is an essential part of cloud computing. Without orchestration, many of the benefits and characteristics of cloud computing cannot be achieved at the price point that cloud services should be offered. Failure to automate as … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than 22 Million People's Data Compromised By OPM Hack

Thursday 9 July 22:01:00 UTC 2015

OutOnARock writes with news that the Office of Personnel Management data breach reported earlier this month was actually far worse than earlier estimates had it; in all, it seems that more than 22 million people (not all of them government employees) had personal information compromised by the breach. From Yahoo News's coverage: That number is more than five times larger … [Link]

Mashable » Some DIY genius recreated 'Jurassic World' shot-for-shot using only things in her apartment

Thursday 9 July 21:52:33 UTC 2015

Jurassic-world-trailerFeed-tw Feed-fb This lady is our new DIY filmmaking idol. YouTube user Hozzah2 recreated the Jurassic World trailer, shot-for-shot, using household items from around her apartment A scene with raptors? No problem. That's what plastic dinos are for. A chunk of dinosaur flesh? Just use cooked noodles, obviously. A roaring Indominus Rex? Stick a plastic hair clip in your mouth, and suddenly … [Link]

Mashable » KFC just mashed up fried chicken and pizza to create the 'Chizza'

Thursday 9 July 21:48:22 UTC 2015

ChizzaFeed-tw Feed-fbFollowing the debut of its pizza-flavored wings in Hong Kong, KFC announced yet another chicken combination: the Chizza. What is the Chizza, you ask? Well, the name pretty much says it all: It's a hunk of fried chicken covered in pizza toppings See also: Stephen Colbert is shilling pizza between gigs Have you ever thought of having chicken as a crust … [Link]

Popular Science » Genetic Data Will Take Up More Space Than YouTube In 10 Years

Thursday 9 July 21:37:59 UTC 2015

Stuart Caie, CC BY 2.0Your little genes are about to take up a lot more space. In the next 10 years, genomic data could generate anywhere between 2 and 40 exabytes per year—at a minimum, that’s more than two million times what your home computer can hold. A study approximating the overwhelming quantity of genetic data to come was published this … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Hunger Games' stars bid Comic-Con farewell as 'best friends'

Thursday 9 July 21:34:39 UTC 2015

Jlaw.new_.comic_.con_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbSAN DIEGO — One last time they #united on the Comic-Con stage, the stars of The Hunger Games, and it's pretty clear that over these five-plus years Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth have become truly close pals. "We're all best friends — you're my best friend, right?" Lawrence blurted, turning to her flanking co-stars. "We all see each other … [Link]

Mashable » We need your help deciding which nail polish goes best with these shoes

Thursday 9 July 21:27:48 UTC 2015

Unnamed-3Feed-tw Feed-fbWe never thought we would be faced with such a decision ever again, but here we are: The Shoe is the new The Dress. See also: The Shoe debate is the new The Dress A Twitter user in need asked the Internet which color nail polish best matched a pair of heels on Wednesday This is an important issue of our … [Link]

Slashdot » An Organic Computer Using Four Wired-Together Rat Brains

Thursday 9 July 21:21:00 UTC 2015

Jason Koebler writes: The brains of four rats have been interconnected to create a "Brainet" capable of completing computational tasks better than any one of the rats would have been able to on its own. Explains Duke University's Dr. Miguel Nicolelis: "Recently, we proposed that Brainets, i.e. networks formed by multiple animal brains, cooperating and exchanging information in real time … [Link]

Mashable » T-Mobile customers won't be charged extra for using phones in Canada and Mexico anymore

Thursday 9 July 21:19:20 UTC 2015

T-mobile-107Feed-tw Feed-fbContinuing its radical Uncarrier Amped strategy, T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it is extending service to Canada and Mexico for all of its U.S. customers at no extra charge. Starting on July 15, T-Mobile Simple Choice customers will no longer have to pay extra to make calls, text and use 4G LTE data when traveling across North America. See also: T-Mobile … [Link]

Mashable » Walter Scott's family visits place where he was shot and killed by police

Thursday 9 July 21:16:41 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-469349938Feed-tw Feed-fbAs South Carolina prepared for a historic day with Gov. Nikki Haley signing a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds, another story that's been a source of racial tension wrote another chapter: Walter Scott's mother visited the site of his death, just over three months after he was shot and killed by a North Charleston police … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Blockchain, Classy, Simplero, Datadog

Thursday 9 July 21:08:04 UTC 2015

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. [Link]

Mashable » 'Call of Duty' Juggernog Edition comes with — no joke — a mini-fridge

Thursday 9 July 21:00:45 UTC 2015

Black-ops-3-zombies_shadows-of-evil_jack-vincent_wmFeed-tw Feed-fbCall of Duty's historically extravagant "special edition" releases will really raise the bar in 2015 with a "Juggernog Collector's Edition" package for Black Ops III that includes a fully functioning mini-refrigerator. The bundle draws its name from the series' popular "Zombies" survival mode, which pits up to four players against endless waves of zombie soldiers, dogs and other, weirder creatures in specially … [Link]

Mashable » Call of Duty's new 'Zombies' mode stars Jeff Goldblum, Heather Graham

Thursday 9 July 21:00:41 UTC 2015

Black-ops-3-zombies_shadows-of-evil-1_wmFeed-tw Feed-fb The highly anticipated "Zombies" mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops III now has both a title and a cast of Hollywood stars. In Shadows of Evil, up to four players face down zombie hordes in a 1930s "film-noir era" setting. The mode features a story driven by Jeff Goldblum as The Magician, Heather Graham as The Femme-Fatale, Neil McDonough as The Cop, … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers stole 21 million Social Security numbers in federal breach

Thursday 9 July 20:57:36 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-551986589Feed-tw Feed-fbHackers stole Social Security numbers and other sensitive information from more than 21 million people who applied — or were related to someone who applied — for background checks after 2000, a government agency said Thursday. The breach, which was discovered in May and has been called the largest data breach ever announced by the federal government, targeted the U.S. Office … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a new 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2' teaser, fresh from Comic-Con

Thursday 9 July 20:53:37 UTC 2015

KatnissFeed-tw Feed-fb An ominous new teaser for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 has dropped at this year's Comic-Con The snippet shows the fearless Katniss Everdeen stepping through a small sea of gun-wielding soldiers. As she walks, a cape flies off her shoulders, showing off that bright crimson uniform she also sports in the film's last teaser. The young heroine looks … [Link]

Popular Science » Carnivorous Plant Has An Evolutionary Alliance With Local Bats

Thursday 9 July 20:52:01 UTC 2015

Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants that lure unsuspecting insects into their digestive juices using foul smells. But first they have to find a good, stinky perfume to entice the animals in. Luckily, in nature there are plenty of things that might smell appetizing to insects, including animal droppings. But how to get the animals to cooperate?Evolution comes in handy. Researchers … [Link]

Mashable » 7 battery cases for the iPhone 6 to keep you powered in any situation

Thursday 9 July 20:45:55 UTC 2015

Tylt-energi-iphone6-battery-case1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone 6's ultra slim design is also its biggest crutch. If Apple made the iPhone 6 a few millimeters thicker, it could have squeezed in a larger battery and we wouldn't need to carry around a battery pack or battery case. iOS 9 will bring some software-based power-saving tricks, but it won't give give your iPhone the power it needs … [Link]

Slashdot » Help Save Endangered Rhinos by Making Artificial Horns (Video)

Thursday 9 July 20:43:00 UTC 2015

Black Rhinoceros horn material sells for $65,000 per kilo. The rhinos are rare, which helps up the price, but the horn is also prized "as a fever-reducer, a cosmetic, an aphrodisiac, a hangover care. And so people highly value it in the Vietnamese and Chinese cultures. So we are trying to reduce that value by increasing the supply," says Jennifer … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Like Your Figure (ft. Deadpool, Spiderman, Black Cat and More!) [Music Video]

Thursday 9 July 20:38:40 UTC 2015

A new music video by our pals over at The Screen Team! [Screen Team] The post I Like Your Figure (ft. Deadpool, Spiderman, Black Cat and More!) [Music Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Popular Science » Therapists Struggle To Treat Vampires And Other People With Alternate Identities

Thursday 9 July 20:38:28 UTC 2015

Nosferatu needs an update.FICG.mx via Flickr, CC by 2.0There are people out there who are certain that they are vampires. No, they’re not kids who saw Twilight too many times and can’t tell the difference between fact and fiction—human vampires are people who truly believe that they gain energy by consuming another person’s blood. There are whole online communities devoted to … [Link]

Mashable » 5 PR strategies that can help every startup

Thursday 9 July 20:35:49 UTC 2015

Swot_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. Every six months or so, an article pops up with the headline, "Do you really need a PR firm?" These articles set off myriad phone calls from clients who say, “I read that if we have a great product, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Android M Preview Updated With Near-Final APIs

Thursday 9 July 20:34:19 UTC 2015

android-m [Link]

Mashable » Linkmoji turns any link into emoji

Thursday 9 July 20:28:55 UTC 2015

LinkmojiFeed-tw Feed-fbThe day has come, people. We've reached the zenith of human achievement: We can now turn web links into emoji. George Kedenburg III, a product designer at Facebook, and Eric Nakagawa, founder of the site I Can Has Cheezburger, just launched a simple website called Linkmoji that can turn any URL into emoji. See also: Bill Nye explains climate change in … [Link]

Mashable » The Apple Watch once looked like a huge success. Now there are doubts.

Thursday 9 July 20:26:54 UTC 2015

Apple-watchFeed-tw Feed-fbWall Street analysts, once blindly optimistic about the potential for the Apple Watch, are now increasingly doubting the predictions of its success Andy Hargreaves, an analyst with Pacific Crest, reduced his estimate for Apple Watch sales for the 2015 fiscal year from 11 million to 10.5 million and cut his 2016 estimate by 3 million, citing indications of a rapid slowdown … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Earth's shrinking crust could leave us living on a water world

Thursday 9 July 20:17:51 UTC 2015

The end isn't exactly nigh, but in a couple of billion years, continental crusts could erode, making the land sink under the oceans [Link]

Popular Science » Drill-Powered Walking Beast Is A Slow-Moving Cyberpunk Nightmare

Thursday 9 July 20:15:06 UTC 2015

Izzy Swan's WalkerScreenshot by author, from YouTubeThe humble electric hand drill, staple of workbenches everywhere, is more than just a simple tool for carving holes into walls. Put to other uses, it’s a powerful engine, capable of driving all sorts of contraptions. Like this weird drill-powered walking machine by Izzy Swan, that looks like if H.R. Giger had designed the Segway. … [Link]

Mashable » NASA names first commercial crew astronauts, signaling new era of spaceflight

Thursday 9 July 20:14:01 UTC 2015

SpacexlaunchFeed-tw Feed-fbDays before a NASA spacecraft visits the outer reaches of our solar system, the space agency signaled the arrival of the new, private sector-led space era by naming the first four "commercial crew" astronauts These astronauts, all veterans of spaceflight, will be slated to launch to space aboard privately-built and operated spacecraft, rather than NASA-made spacecraft, such as the now-retired space … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac is now available to Office 365 subscribers

Thursday 9 July 20:01:49 UTC 2015

Office-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe wait is finally overMicrosoft is finally launching Office 2016 for Mac. The latest versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and OneNote are now available to Office 365 subscribers, the company announced Thursday. Although early versions of the updated Office suite were available during a preview period earlier this year, the official rollout marks Microsoft's first major update to the Office … [Link]

Mashable » Dallas Mavericks fan throws epic tantrum after no good, very bad day [NSFW]

Thursday 9 July 20:00:53 UTC 2015

MavsfanFeed-tw Feed-fb Star NBA free-agent DeAndre Jordan reneged on a verbal agreement to sign with the Dallas Mavericks just after midnight on Thursday, instead re-upping with the Los Angeles Clippers — while reportedly ignoring calls and texts from Dallas owner Mark Cuban to honor their deal. If the video above is any indication, Jordan should probably steer clear of Dallas for a … [Link]

Slashdot » NVIDIA Shakes Its Flowing Mane With Life-Like HairWorks 1.1 Demo

Thursday 9 July 19:53:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: Previously, you might not have thought much about a wig on a manikin, but checking out NVIDIA's latest tech demo, as a gamer or 3D graphics artists, hair can be pretty interesting. The video is of NVIDIA HairWorks 1.1, a simulation and rendering tool for creating lifelike hair and fur in video games. In the clip, NVIDIA shows … [Link]

Mashable » Patti LuPone grabs phone out of texting theatergoer's hand mid-performance

Thursday 9 July 19:36:49 UTC 2015

PattiFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t piss off Patti LuPone while she's performing. The two-time Tony Award winner was onstage in Shows for Days at the Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday night when she noticed an audience member engrossed in a cell phone. That was enough for the actress to stop, mid-performance, and take the phone right out of the audience member's hand. Several eyewitnesses tweeted … [Link]

Mashable » The world's smelliest flower reeks of rotting flesh

Thursday 9 July 19:30:17 UTC 2015

Corpse-flowerFeed-tw Feed-fbBy happy coincidence and far from its native home in western Sumatra, titum arum, the world's smelliest bloom, flowered at both ends of the UK — Paignton Zoo in Devon and at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. It's a rare event, but not to be outdone, over in New York, Cornell University's titan arum has also been showing off. While … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Doctor you: Home diagnosis gadgets are here for real

Thursday 9 July 19:30:00 UTC 2015

Diagnostic apps, wearables and bedside devices are about to go mainstream – but will they empty the doctor's waiting room, or send people stampeding to it? (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » An insert in 2015's 'ESPN' Body Issue features naked superheroes

Thursday 9 July 19:29:27 UTC 2015

Espn-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbESPN The Magazine's seventh annual Body Issue will hit newsstands Friday. But this year, it won't be limited to professional athletes. Instead, it will include a special insert that features nude drawings of several signature Marvel Comics superheroes, including the Hulk, Ant-Man and Iron Man. In addition, ESPN.com is offering a digital sketchbook that gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Restlet and Streamdata.io Partnership Enables Real-Time Data Streaming for RESTful APIs

Thursday 9 July 19:26:54 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]

Mashable » Is this McDonald's 'Minions' toy saying 'what the f*ck' or what?

Thursday 9 July 19:18:41 UTC 2015

Minion-cursingFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s all fun and games at McDonald's until the Minion that came in your Happy Meal decides to start cursing. That's life for one Florida family that is furious about the small yellow Minion toy that came with their happy meal, which they say began speaking profanity. See also: 'Minions' review: Endearing side characters are irritating on center stage Grandparent Bradley … [Link]

Slashdot » Towards Public-Friendly Open Science: YouTube Alongside Journal Articles?

Thursday 9 July 19:17:41 UTC 2015

Jace Harker writes: The public has often a hard time understanding research and its relevance to society. One of the reasons for this is that scientists do not spend enough time communicating their findings outside their own scientific community," writes Authorea Chief Scientist Matteo Cantiello. "It's ironic and somewhat frightening that the discoveries and recommendations for which society invests substantial … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Suicide Squad Trailer You’re Expecting to See [Video]

Thursday 9 July 19:13:38 UTC 2015

squad1 For those of you who can’t wait to get the real “Suicide Squad” trailer, The Nerdist has created something pretty cool that might serve as a fun intro to the upcoming movie. Check it out! Note: If you’re reading this from the front page, I’m going to put the video after the “read more” link below since the darn media … [Link]

Mashable » Action Park built a 2,000-foot-long waterslide, of course

Thursday 9 July 19:04:55 UTC 2015

Worlds-longest-water-slideFeed-tw Feed-fbAction Park is up to its old tricks again: creating ridiculous rides. Located in Vernon, New Jersey, the water park has built a 2,000-foot-long waterslide consisting of the same plastic used to create inflatable bounce houses, the New Jersey Herald reported See also: New Jersey's most infamous amusement park to open vertically looping water slide The first few test runs of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Recreates Up’s Balloon Flight For Real

Thursday 9 July 19:00:33 UTC 2015

Credit: https://twitter.com/tomwarne/status~ A man who flew in a lawn chair attached to 120 helium balloons has spoken about the experience. Daniel Boria says he reached 2,000 feet before using a parachute in what was an effective publicity stunt. Boria originally planned to promote his cleaning company by skydiving into the middle of a chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede but was … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OMG YES: The Doctor Teams Up with Batman and Gandalf in New LEGO Game!

Thursday 9 July 19:00:21 UTC 2015

This is going to be awesome, and I’m gonna totally play that game just because the doctor can be in it. It’s going to offer the possibility of playing with the characters of A LOT of franchises, so be sure to check it out! Doctor Who joins LEGO Dimensions! Step into your TARDIS and help Batman battle villains on in … [Link]

Slashdot » French Government IT Directorate Supports ODF, Rejects OOXML

Thursday 9 July 19:00:00 UTC 2015

jrepin writes: The final draft version of the RGI (general interoperability framework), still awaiting final validation, maintains ODF as the recommended format for office documents within French administrations. This new version of the RGI provides substantiated criticism of the OOXML Microsoft format. April thanks the DISIC (French Inter-ministerial IT directorate) for not giving in to pressure and acting in the … [Link]

Mashable » The Shoe debate is the new The Dress

Thursday 9 July 18:48:15 UTC 2015

TheshoeFeed-tw Feed-fbNo, no, no. Not again. Run for cover. Avert your eyes. Hide your children. Delete your apps First, The Dress. Now, The Shoe See also: 5 explanations for why we can't agree on the dress In another attempt to rip apart humanity and make everyone question our existence, someone has taken to the Internet, yet again, in search of fashion color … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » AWS Launches API Gateway as a Cloud Service

Thursday 9 July 18:46:14 UTC 2015

amazon-gateway-api-call-flow [Link]

Mashable » Acoustic 'Bad Blood' cover gets Taylor Swift's stamp of approval

Thursday 9 July 18:42:19 UTC 2015

Alessiacera_badbloodFeed-tw Feed-fb "Bad Blood" without Taylor Swift seems like YouTube without the cat videos, but somehow Alessia Cera's toned down, acoustic cover of the song manages to live up to the original Cera's version for BBC Radio 1 even caught Taylor Swift's attention — does this mean Cera gets an automatic invite into Swift's posse? You're AMAZING, @alessiacara. Love this, @BBCR1 !http://t.co/YqKl7UJkZL … [Link]

Mashable » Johnnie Walker just made a mustache wax to go with your whiskey

Thursday 9 July 18:40:00 UTC 2015

Whiskey-wax-iiiFeed-tw Feed-fbApparently Johnnie Walker is conceding to the notion that whiskey and facial hair just naturally go hand-in hand. Johnnie Walker Red Label has created the first-ever scented mustache wax to enhance the mustachioed drinking experience. According to the press release, "The Boldest Wax" provides "scents that linger beneath the nostrils, but equally intensifies the flavour of the serve with every sip." … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Murray rocks the 'Kasbah' panel for his first Comic-Con

Thursday 9 July 18:35:56 UTC 2015

Bill.murray.comic_.con_Feed-tw Feed-fbSAN DIEGO — Bill Murray feels right at home just about anywhere he goes, but Comic-Con seems to suit him especially well. Making his first appearance at the annual nerd convention, Murray made his entrance anything but nerd-like: With Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" blaring, the actor strolled in wearing a do-rag, leather smock and shades — in full character … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Cosby and Donald Trump's Walk of Fame stars will not be removed, officials say

Thursday 9 July 18:35:29 UTC 2015

CosbyFeed-tw Feed-fbBill Cosby and Donald Trump's stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will stay put. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which handles the Walk of Fame, released a statement to the Hollywood Reporter about the matter, standing firm behind its decision to keep the stars in place "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has received inquiries asking whether we are planning to … [Link]

Mashable » Naked man steals cop car, police catch it all on video

Thursday 9 July 18:35:03 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-07-09-at-10.57.16-amFeed-tw Feed-fb Editor's note: The video above contains some nudity. When deputies in Curry County, New Mexico, responded to reports of a naked man behaving erratically on July 4, they found 37-year-old Jesus Tarango. He told authorities that he had been poisoned. Footage captured by a police body camera shows Tarango stealing a deputy's car and driving off; he was later arrested … [Link]

Mashable » Rugby teams doing traditional war dances at one another is very intense

Thursday 9 July 18:32:47 UTC 2015

RugbyFeed-tw Feed-fb Most people who have participated in sports have used or experienced some form of pre-game ritual. For me, it was eating orange slices before Little League. For these two professional rugby teams, however, pre-game rituals work a bit differently. This clip shows the two teams, New Zealand's All Blacks and Manu Samoa, performing their traditional pre-match war dances, known as … [Link]

Popular Science » Monkey Mind Meld Moves Avatar Arm

Thursday 9 July 18:32:16 UTC 2015

A chimpanzee hooked up to electrodes for a 2012 experiment.Hirata et al 2013, NatureFor the first time researchers have used the combined brainpower of several rhesus monkeys to move a digital arm and complete various tasks with it, according to a study published today in Scientific Reports. If such a connection were possible in humans, we might be able to solve … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We have lift off! 3D-printed robot jumps six times its height

Thursday 9 July 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Selecting which of its three pneumatic legs fire, this gizmo can point itself in the direction it wants to go [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate vice squeezes bumblebee habitat from north and south

Thursday 9 July 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Despite being unable to survive the rising heat in the south, bumblebees in America and Europe are mysteriously failing to shift north to compensate [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Trillions of things sending billions of messages

Thursday 9 July 18:26:57 UTC 2015

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 episode of the Radar Podcast, O’Reilly’s Mike Hendrickson talks with Autodesk research fellow Mickey McManus … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Web welcomes

Thursday 9 July 18:25:57 UTC 2015

“They learn a bit of Web stuff, and the next thing you know they think they understand programming.” I’ve heard variations of that lament for the past two decades. I’ve heard it less lately, because so many recent computing professionals … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Dealing With Ongoing Suspected Identity Theft?

Thursday 9 July 18:18:00 UTC 2015

njnnja writes: My wife receives periodic emails (about once every other month) from a cable company that is not in our service area that purport to confirm that she has made changes to her account, such as re-setting her password. Her email address is not a common one so we do not believe that it is someone accidentally using it; … [Link]

Popular Science » These Will Be The First Astronauts To Fly In A Private Spaceship

Thursday 9 July 18:17:54 UTC 2015

It’s weird timing, but today NASA revealed the astronauts who will make history by becoming the first to launch into space in a commercial vessel. Astronauts Robert Behnken, Sunita Williams, Eric Boe, and Douglas Hurley will train to fly on SpaceX and Boeing spacecraft. Three of them will be selected to pilot the first test flights in 2017.What would normally … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When You’re Busy Working on the Computer [Comic]

Thursday 9 July 18:00:10 UTC 2015

busy-comp [Source: UP and OUT by Jeremy Kayes | Like “Up and Out” on Facebook | Follow “Up and Out” on Twitter] The post When You’re Busy Working on the Computer [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists Separate Marijuana's Highs From Its Medical Lows

Thursday 9 July 18:00:05 UTC 2015

Medical marijuanaDreamstimeMarijuana is getting a lot of love lately, from newly legal recreational users in a few American states, and doctors alike. Researchers are uncovering lots of ways in which THC, the chemical responsible for most of the herb’s psychological effects, can help treat medical conditions, reducing chronic pain or shrinking tumors. But from a medical perspective THC isn’t all good, … [Link]

Popular Science » Switzerland Has Started Testing Mail Delivery Drones

Thursday 9 July 17:59:59 UTC 2015

Postal Delivery DroneSwiss PostThe Swiss postal system, in collaboration with California-based drone delivery company Matternet, announced this week that they’re testing a new package delivery service that uses drones as couriers. Switzerlands diverse terrain, full of mountains, lakes, rivers, and other environments easier to navigate by air, make it an ideal test site for flying robot mail delivery.Watch the test flight … [Link]

Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Shaun Moss About Mars and Colonizing Space

Thursday 9 July 17:37:00 UTC 2015

samzenpus writes: Shaun Moss is a computer scientist with a 15-year passion for Mars. While reading Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson in 1999 Shaun realized that people would go to Mars in his lifetime, and he decided he wanted to be part of that. Since then he has been an active member of a variety of space enthusiast groups, … [Link]

Mashable » Is Selena Gomez down for a 'Bad Blood' sequel?

Thursday 9 July 17:32:23 UTC 2015

Selenagomez_badbloodFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile most of us would like to imagine that Taylor Swift has something similar to a bat signal for summing her gang of ass-kicking celebrity friends, her BFF Selena Gomez is here to tell you that she just uses the phone Gomez spoke with VH1 News about how Swift asked her to star as the villain in her Bad Blood video … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Training boys to recognise another's fear reduces violent crime

Thursday 9 July 17:32:00 UTC 2015

Young offenders are less likely to be violent in future if they take a computer course that teaches them to spot fear, anger and sadness in others' faces [Link]

New Scientist – News » What the sun would look like if you had X-ray vision

Thursday 9 July 17:30:00 UTC 2015

A new image of the sun combines three views to reveal its activity in a new light [Link]

Mashable » Become Mega Man with this limited edition helmet from Capcom

Thursday 9 July 17:28:59 UTC 2015

Mega-man-helmetFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you've got $150 to spare and you act quickly, you can become the Blue Bomber himself: Mega Man. The iconic helmet worn by Capcom's beloved video game hero has been replicated as an "extremely limited" release, which is available for pre-order now. See also: 'Mega Man' compilation kicks off gaming's Criterion Collection The full-size, polished plastic headgear is a display … [Link]

Mashable » Jackie Fuchs of iconic band the Runaways was allegedly raped by manager as a teen

Thursday 9 July 17:26:21 UTC 2015

RunawaysFeed-tw Feed-fbJackie Fuchs, the bassist for iconic '70s band the Runaways, is speaking out about her alleged rape by late band manager Kim Fowley In a devastating report published by The Huffington Post, Fuchs (whose stage name was Jackie Fox) recalls being sexually assaulted at age 16 by Fowley, in a motel room full of people after a Runaways concert. The profile … [Link]

Mashable » Comic-Con 2015 is here – but where did half the movies go?

Thursday 9 July 17:17:24 UTC 2015

Sdcc.hulkbusterFeed-tw Feed-fbSAN DIEGO — It's a strangely lean year for movies at Comic-Con. Heavyweight superhero tentpole film franchises will dominate Hall H on Saturday, which is exactly as it should be. But instead of the usual Disney/Marvel Avengers bash, we'll get Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the morning and The Fantastic Four and X-Men: Apocalypse at night. All are certainly … [Link]

Mashable » Cool down from the summer heat with a refreshing cucumber face mask

Thursday 9 July 17:15:47 UTC 2015

Cucumber-mask-tutorialFeed-tw Feed-fbYou deserve a break from all this summer heat. While you're spending your days in relentless rays and sweaty commutes, it's important to take a few minutes for yourself. There's not better way to do that than with refreshing spa treatment (without the spa prices). See also: 15 Homemade Facials to Keep Your Summer Glow Whip yourself up a cooling cucumber … [Link]

Mashable » It's Saul vs. Carrie in intense 'Homeland' Season 5 teaser

Thursday 9 July 17:08:54 UTC 2015

Homeland.carrieFeed-tw Feed-fb "You turned your back on your entire life. What are you atoning for? Keeping America safe? You're being naive and stupid — something you never were before." Way harsh, Saul. The calm, collected once-and-future CIA director — played by Mandy Patinkin — and his unpredictable protégée, Carrie (Claire Danes), are at odds in this new teaser for Homeland's next season. … [Link]

Mashable » iOS 9 allows high-quality Apple Music playback on cellular connection

Thursday 9 July 17:02:47 UTC 2015

Apple-music-12_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbApple Music users with gripes about audio quality will soon get a boon. The company's upcoming mobile operating system iOS 9 will allow them to play higher-quality music when streaming on a cellular connection Released to developers this week, the new feature was bundled with the third iOS 9 beta. Users will be able to toggle it to play high-quality music … [Link]

Mashable » Anyone can now download the iOS 9 beta

Thursday 9 July 17:02:01 UTC 2015

Ios-9-betaFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first public beta for iOS 9 is now available for regular users to download and install. The beta, which comes a day after Apple seeded iOS 9 beta 3 to developers, offers adventurous users a chance to check out iOS 9 on their iPhones, iPod touches or iPads before it is officially released this fall. See also: iOS 9 will … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy Makeup Tutorials [Videos]

Thursday 9 July 17:00:18 UTC 2015

Youtuber Madeyewlook made two fantastic tutorial that will teach you how you can body paint yourself to look like Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn. I’d totally try it, but you know, my beard and chest hair would just get in the way. [Madeyewlook] The post Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy Makeup Tutorials [Videos] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]

Mashable » Man has documented his butt on Instagram for a solid 3 years

Thursday 9 July 16:55:48 UTC 2015

Butts_on_instagramFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: The images below are NSFW. One man. One butt. So many places to go. Comedian Jeremy Levenbach loves to make people laugh. On top of his duties at his day job and hosting several stand-up shows around New York City, he collaborates with his friends to create a hilarious Instagram account, @levenbutt, where he poses completely nude around the city. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » British Airways Opens New APIs as Part of Industry-Wide API Initiative

Thursday 9 July 16:53:05 UTC 2015

British Airways has opened up three new APIs on a trial basis to spark innovation in the travel and airline industries. The Shop and Order APIs arrive during a broader movement in the airline industry by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to transform air product retail. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Offers Washington a Bargain: More State Taxes, For More Education

Thursday 9 July 16:53:00 UTC 2015

reifman writes: The Washington State Legislature and its budget is a complete mess this year but there's been an unusual bright spot which may quiet the protesters Slashdot reported earlier: Microsoft has volunteered for an exclusive $28 million annual tax — as long as the state funds a number of computer science degree programs. Visions of these faded after the … [Link]

Mashable » Lost dog walks 35 miles in 9 days to make its way home

Thursday 9 July 16:45:09 UTC 2015

Georgia-lost-dog-9-daysFeed-tw Feed-fbThe entire time her 8-year-old dog Georgia was lost, Kris Anderson of Carlsbad, California kept Georgia on her mind. Anderson was hiking with her daughter Sarah Lucas, Georgia and her other dog in the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve on June 27 when Georgia spotted a rabbit and chased after it, disappearing into the canyon With the help of the park's rangers, … [Link]

Mashable » 11-year-old reads his YouTube comments to make a heartbreaking point about bullying

Thursday 9 July 16:36:11 UTC 2015

Youtube-bulliesFeed-tw Feed-fb We all know that YouTube comments are a receptacle for garbage people. But it's still hard to not let those comments sting In an effort to take a stand against bullies and haters, one 11-year-old YouTuber named Logan enlisted his father to help him make a video about the online comments he had received See also: Bullied teen creates magnificent … [Link]

Mashable » Wooden Wisdom's Elijah Wood and Zach Cowie will DJ at Comic-Con MashBash

Thursday 9 July 16:30:26 UTC 2015

Wooden-wisdom-19201280Feed-tw Feed-fbHundreds of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans are expected to descend on San Diego's Comic-Con International for three straight days of costumed celebration — and Mashable will be joining them. We'll be taking over Luce Loft in San Diego, California, on Friday, July 10 for our first-ever Comic-Con MashBash. Wooden Wisdom, made up of The Lord of the … [Link]

Mashable » Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are coming to life as Legos

Thursday 9 July 16:28:52 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-07-09-at-5.06.14-amFeed-tw Feed-fb If you’re a Lego fanatic (or even if you're not), you may remember brick artist Nathan Sawaya from the 2015 Oscars, when he reimagined the traditional award using Lego bricks for statues that Oprah and Emma Stone received. Now, Sawaya is putting his talent to good use once again by teaming up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment … [Link]

Mashable » Southwest flight aborts takeoff after engine fire

Thursday 9 July 16:27:48 UTC 2015

20150709_southwest_midway_airport_chicagoFeed-tw Feed-fbA Southwest Airlines flight aborted takeoff at Chicago's Midway International Airport late Wednesday night due to a mechanical issue, the airline said. All of the flight's 143 passengers were safely evacuated and returned to the terminal, and no injuries were reported. A spokesperson for the Chicago Fire Department said Thursday that one of the Boston-bound plane's engines caught fire See also: … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 9 July 2015

Thursday 9 July 16:26:01 UTC 2015

Netflix and the Conservation of Attractive Profits (Stratechery) — Note the common element to all three of these companies: all have managed to modularize the production/delivery of their service which has allowed them to move closer to the customer. To … [Link]

Mashable » ChefsFeed, which helps you eat like a master chef, adds more cities to its plate

Thursday 9 July 16:18:18 UTC 2015

Chefs-feedFeed-tw Feed-fbWhether it's hangover-relieving greasy cheeseburgers, perfectly assembled fish tacos or expertly mixed craft cocktails, eating and drinking like a famous chef is a lot easier than it seems At least, that's the premise of ChefsFeed, a restaurant discovery service that relies solely on reviews from local chefs. The company rolled out a redesigned app and website Thursday and expanded the platform's … [Link]

Popular Science » Computers Might Take Crowdsourced Science Away From Us Too

Thursday 9 July 16:17:06 UTC 2015

There are plenty of scientific projects that currently harness the power of the internet, using a vast network of amateur scientists to identify animals in giant sets of pictures, take samples from their pets, and watch birds. But like so many other things, it seems like anything we can do, a machine can do better.Scientists at the University of Hertfordshire … [Link]

Mashable » The G4 Beat is a smaller and cheaper version of LG's best smartphone

Thursday 9 July 16:16:09 UTC 2015

Lg-g4-beatFeed-tw Feed-fbThe G4 is unequivocally the best smartphone that LG has ever createdIn our review, we said it had everything. With so much going for the G4, it's no surprise that LG is milking its success with smaller, more affordable models, such as the newly announced G4 Beat. Announced on Thursday, the G4 Beat is a downsized version of LG's flagship G4. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Conan Does Road Trip to Comic-Con Mad Max Style! [Video]

Thursday 9 July 16:13:50 UTC 2015

The best and most incrediby badass way to get to SDCC. Conan and Andy are driving to San Diego for a week of shows, and they’re taking the Fury Road. [Team Coco] The post Conan Does Road Trip to Comic-Con Mad Max Style! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Royal family releases photos of Princess Charlotte's christening, Internet swoons

Thursday 9 July 16:12:20 UTC 2015

ChristeningFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Kensington Palace has released four pictures from Princess Charlotte's christening to collective oohs and aahs from across the Internet. The images, captured by photographer Mario Testino, show the Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte at Sandringham House, The Duke of Cambridge holding Prince George, the four of them together, and also the larger immediate family at last Sunday's event. … [Link]

Slashdot » OpenSSL Patches Critical Certificate Forgery Bug

Thursday 9 July 16:10:00 UTC 2015

msm1267 writes: The mystery OpenSSL patch released today addresses a critical certificate validation issue where anyone with an untrusted TLS certificate can become a Certificate Authority. While serious, the good news according to the OpenSSL Project is that few downstream organizations have deployed the June update where the bug was introduced. From the linked piece: The vulnerability allows an attacker … [Link]

Mashable » Google Chromecast ethernet adapter quietly goes on sale, sells out immediately

Thursday 9 July 16:09:49 UTC 2015

Chrome-ethernet-adapterFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle Chromecast is a solid little device that plugs into your TV and allows video streaming from computers and mobile devices, but it's only as good as your Wi-Fi network. Now, the company has a new ethernet adapter to fix that — if you can find it. As first reported in Android Police, Google quietly launched the $15 ethernet adapter for … [Link]

Mashable » The strongest El Niño on record may be brewing in the Pacific

Thursday 9 July 16:06:54 UTC 2015

Sstanomthumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbEl Niño conditions are intensifying in the tropical Pacific Ocean, potentially leading to a record event that would help control rainfall in East Africa and possibly bring desperately needed drought relief to California, while temporarily cutting off rainfall to parts of the Indonesian rainforest. A record strong event would also virtually guarantee that 2015 will beat 2014 as the warmest year … [Link]

Popular Science » New Squirrel Virus Suspected In Three Human Deaths

Thursday 9 July 16:06:19 UTC 2015

Eastern gray squirrelWilliam N. Beckon via Wikimedia CommonsEarlier this year, three German men who worked as squirrel breeders died of brain inflammation. This “cluster” of deaths was likely caused by a newly mutated bornavirus, which is usually found in animals like horses, birds and pigs, according to authorities at the European Center for Disease Control. Researchers were previously not sure if … [Link]

Mashable » Animal brain network helps solve complex tasks

Thursday 9 July 16:00:18 UTC 2015

Brain-cellsFeed-tw Feed-fbNew research proves that two heads are indeed better than one, at least at performing certain simple computational tasks. The work demonstrates for the first time that multiple animal brains can be networked and harnessed to perform a specific behavior, says Miguel Nicolelis, a professor of neurobiology and biomedical engineering at Duke University and an expert in brain-machine interfaces. He says … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo's U.S. explosion started 34 years ago today, with Donkey Kong

Thursday 9 July 15:56:09 UTC 2015

Donkey-kong-cabinetFeed-tw Feed-fbA big, mean ape is the reason Nintendo caught fire with American audiences. Take a moment to thank Donkey Kong today, which is the 34th anniversary of the original game's arrival in the States. Legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto came up with the titular primate and his mustachioed arch-nemesis — "Jumpman" at the time, the prototypical Mario — as Nintendo pushed to gain … [Link]

Popular Science » Pluto Comes Into Focus

Thursday 9 July 15:51:02 UTC 2015

We <3 PlutoNASA-JHUAPL-SWRIImage was taken July 7 from a distance of 5 million miles.Hello, Pluto.This is the latest and greatest image from New Horizons, the first spacecraft to rendezvous with the former planet. The image was taken on July 7 from a distance of 5 million miles. By now the spacecraft is about 3.5 million miles away from Pluto, but it is quickly overtaking the dwarf planet; by July 14, New Horizons will fly past Pluto within 6,000 miles of its surface, providing unprecedented looks at its surface and studying its composition and atmosphere.For comparison, this was our best view of Pluto before New Horizons set out on its 9 billion mile journey: Is This A Leopard Or A Planet?NASA, ESA, and M. Buie (SwRI)Hubble's best view of Pluto, constructed from images taken between 2002 and 2003.The new image elaborates on a few features that the spacecraft spotted on July 3, including the dark “whale” shape that extends for some 1,860 miles around Pluto’s equator, and a 990 mile-wide “heart” shape. The heart-shaped region … [Link]

Mashable » Archie now wears skinny jeans, sends texts and Instagrams

Thursday 9 July 15:45:01 UTC 2015

ArchieFeed-tw Feed-fbIf it weren't for the flaming red hair and toothy grin, you might not recognize the new Archie Andrews. The 75-year-old comic book character has undergone a major makeover, and his new hipster look will make its debut at the annual Comic Con event in San Diego on Wednesday. Pelham (N.Y.)-based Archie Comics is launching a new line of comics featuring … [Link]

Mashable » Feel the epic magic of this '90s Disney supercut

Thursday 9 July 15:35:38 UTC 2015

Disney-supercutFeed-tw Feed-fb Grab a tissue box; we're traveling back to your childhood. YouTuber "indrancole3" takes '90s kids on a ride full of goosebumps and tears with a brilliant supercut of the decade's most iconic Disney movies Spoiler: Mufasa still dies. Conan dressed up as the guitar guy from 'Mad Max' for Comic-Con 100 years of men's fashion in 3 minutes Katniss stands … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Summer T-Shirt Sale – Over 70,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 Each!

Thursday 9 July 15:35:20 UTC 2015

Edit: the sale got extended for the rest of the weekend! Be sure to browse around the site using the left column to target what interests you the most! Our pals over at TeePublic are having a new sale on all their t-shirts! All of their tees are currently going for just $14 each, and we’re talking about over 70,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat shows life in the West Bank 2 days after its live story from Tel Aviv

Thursday 9 July 15:35:03 UTC 2015

West-bank-snapchatFeed-tw Feed-fbTwo days after spotlighting the Israeli city of Tel Aviv in a live story, and unleashing a wave of criticism from Palestinians for not showing the other side of the conflict, Snapchat did just that when it published a story called "West Bank Live." Users who opened the app on Thursday could view the story, which was made up of curated … [Link]

Mashable » Curvy women rock crop tops in response to O Magazine flub

Thursday 9 July 15:33:55 UTC 2015

Crop-topFeed-tw Feed-fbO, The Oprah Magazine, which caters to middle-aged women of all shapes and sizes, is probably not the first magazine you would be expected to be accused of body-shaming See also: Woman takes a selfie in Old Navy to overcome fat-shaming In a recent fashion Q&A in the June 2015 issue, O’s creative director Adam Glassman responded to the question “Can … [Link]

Mashable » Researchers find new evidence for little-known mass extinction

Thursday 9 July 15:30:48 UTC 2015

ExtinctionFeed-tw Feed-fbA little-known mass extinction may have killed up to about 80% of all vertebrates on land about 260 million years ago, researchers say. This catastrophic die-off coincided with the onset of volcanism in what is now southern China, which suggests a cause for this calamity, the scientists added. SEE ALSO: Wipe out: History's 7 most mysterious extinctions The history of life … [Link]

Slashdot » Short Sleepers Might Be Benefiting From a DNA Mutation

Thursday 9 July 15:29:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: As someone definitely not in that category, I envy people who can get along with little sleep, have sometimes secretly believed they're exaggerating. Maybe not. The BBC reports on DNA research that says there might be genetic basis for the very low sleep needs that some people have. The article says that UC-San Francisco researchers "compared … [Link]

Mashable » Transgender people could serve in British army combat roles, officer says

Thursday 9 July 15:22:12 UTC 2015

SoldiersFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A British army chief has discussed the possibility of transgender people serving in the British infantry in close combat roles. While women are currently excluded from such positions, Lt Gen Andrew Gregory, deputy chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel and Training), told Pink News that people who had transitioned from male to female could be eligible. See also: 7 … [Link]

Mashable » Your favorite authors, reimagined as breakfast cereal mascots

Thursday 9 July 15:20:48 UTC 2015

Cereal-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're looking to start off your morning with a little bit of existential despair, we've got just the cereal for you. In a new series, Authors as Breakfast Cereal Mascots, illustrator Kate Gavino imagines what would happen if you combined very serious literary writers with decidedly unserious sugary cereals. See also: 19th-Century Authors Perfectly Mixed With 21st-Century Rappers "My inspiration … [Link]

Mashable » Doughnut shop is under investigation for selling pastries frosted with Ariana Grande's spit

Thursday 9 July 15:19:33 UTC 2015

ArianagrandeFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter Ariana Grande was caught on camera licking doughnuts and declaring hatred for these United States, she responded with a nonsensical statement about how she loves America but hates childhood obesity Now it seems that Grande's efforts to help the youth of America break free from the clutches of sugar addiction are working See also: Ariana Grande loves licking doughnuts that … [Link]

Mashable » From Kensington Palace to Wimbledon, the Lionesses celebrate their World Cup success

Thursday 9 July 15:15:07 UTC 2015

Karen-bardsley-Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – Following their spectacular performance at the World Cup, the England women's football squad spent Thursday making a victory lap round London, taking in Kensington Palace, Number 10 and Wimbledon, sharing their exploits on Twitter along the way See also: 16 tweets the England women's football team need to see after that own goal The team returned from Canada following … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Auto-Complete [Comic]

Thursday 9 July 15:00:11 UTC 2015

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Offers Customizable 3D Printed Video Game Figures

Thursday 9 July 14:44:38 UTC 2015

While there’s no shortage of video game-themed action figures to collect, you’re normally stuck with the manufacturer’s design and pose. Amazon hopes to change that with a range of customizable figures using 3D printing. The service involves tie-ups with 3D printing company Sandboxr and the makers of Infinity Blade, Primal Carnage and Smite. After choosing your character you can choose … [Link]

Slashdot » Open Compute Project Comes Under Fire

Thursday 9 July 14:31:52 UTC 2015

judgecorp writes: The Open Compute Project, the Facebook-backed effort to create low-cost open source hardware for data centers has come under fire for a slack testing regime. The criticism was first aired at The Register where an anonymous test engineer described the project's testing as a "complete and total joke." The founding director of the project, Cole Crawford has penned … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The sex-addicted tiny lemur with giant testicles

Thursday 9 July 14:30:00 UTC 2015

The northern giant mouse lemur has the biggest balls of the primate world, compared to body size, and seems to have sex all the time, doing without mating seasons [Link]

Slashdot » AMD's Latest Server Compute GPU Packs In 32GB of Memory

Thursday 9 July 14:18:00 UTC 2015

Deathspawner writes: Following-up on the release of 12GB and 16GB FirePro compute cards last fall, AMD has just announced a brand-new top-end: the 32GB FirePro S9170. Targeted at DGEMM computation, the S9170 sets a new record for GPU memory on a single card, and does so without a dual-GPU design. Architecturally, the S9170 is similar to the S9150, but is … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 76% Off Poweradd 12000mAh Portable Charger Dual USB External Battery Power Pack – $13.99 (With Promo Code)

Thursday 9 July 14:10:00 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Poweradd™ Pilot S 12000mAh Portable Charger Dual USB External Battery Power Pack for just $13.99 with promo code 8WV3WR83. That’s 76% off on the battery pack’s regular list price of $59.99. For a 12000mAh battery pack, that is really cheap! –Poweradd 12000mAh Portable Charger Dual USB External Battery Power … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Animal brains connected up to make mind-melded computer

Thursday 9 July 14:08:00 UTC 2015

The power of rats' and monkeys' brains has been pooled by wiring them up. If we could do the same with humans, it could allow non-verbal collaboration [Link]

Popular Science » These Mosquitoes Are Designed To Self-Destruct

Thursday 9 July 14:01:49 UTC 2015

Todd Detwiler / iStockphotoThe modified mosquitoes, code-named OX315A, eliminate more than 9 out of every 10 wild mosquitoes.Every year, mosquitoes infect 400 million people with dengue fever, causing severe headaches and joint pain. Since a 2009 outbreak in Key West, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has spent $1 million a year to try to curb the primary vector: Aedes aegypti. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Insanely Good Lana Kane (from Archer) Cosplay [Picture Gallery]

Thursday 9 July 14:00:43 UTC 2015

Check out this insanely good “Lana Kane” cosplay by costumer Rammy from Highwinded Cosplay. I’d totally see her playing the part of Lana in a live action version of Archer! Costume, model, and photography: Highwinded Cosplay [Via GG] The post Insanely Good Lana Kane (from Archer) Cosplay [Picture Gallery] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » IBM Beats The Rest of the World To 7nm Chips, But You'll Need to Wait For Them

Thursday 9 July 13:37:00 UTC 2015

Mickeycaskill writes: IBM's research division has successfully produced test chips containing 7nm transistors, potentially paving the way for slimmer, more powerful devices. The advance was made possible by using silicon-germanium instead of pure silicon in key regions of the molecular-size switches, making transistor switching faster and meaning the chips need less power. Most current smartphones use processors containing 14nm technology, … [Link]

Slashdot » There Aren't a Trillion Different Smells After All

Thursday 9 July 13:17:00 UTC 2015

New submitter Neuronaut137 writes: Last year a paper in Science magazine reported that humans can distinguish a trillion different odors, a result that had already made its way into neuroscience and psychology textbooks. Two new papers just published in eLife overturn that result, pointing to fatal flaws in experimental design and data analysis. Oh, well; thinking I had a superpower … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BatDad Compilation: The BatWife Edition [Video]

Thursday 9 July 13:00:59 UTC 2015

JEN! Save some of that chocolate sauce… for later in the batcave. [BatDad Blake] The post BatDad Compilation: The BatWife Edition [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Driverless Cars Now Rolling In the Heart of Texas

Thursday 9 July 12:56:00 UTC 2015

MarkWhittington notes that, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, Google has started testing its self-driving cars in Austin. These driverless cars, loaded with the sensors, GPS transponders, and cameras, are now in service in "an area northeast and north of downtown Austin. The purpose of the test drives is to see if the car's software works in driving conditions … [Link]

Mashable » Giuliana Rancic is leaving E! News

Thursday 9 July 12:54:49 UTC 2015

Giuliana-rancicFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter 10 years at the helm of E! News, Giuliana Rancic has decided to jump ship. The TV personality is stepping down from her position as anchor of the celebrity news mainstay, E! reports. She will, however, continue as a host of Fashion Police and E!'s live red carpet coverage of major awards shows. See also: Oscars 2015: See every red … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's latest News Feed change lets you pick who you see first

Thursday 9 July 12:35:46 UTC 2015

Facebook-newsfeedFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is now letting you make your News Feed a lot more personal. The social network introduced a new set of tools meant to give users more control over exactly what they see in their News Feed See also: Facebook makes men and women equal in new Friends icon You can adjust the new News Feed preferences, which are only in … [Link]

Mashable » How to have an unforgettable summer in Los Angeles

Thursday 9 July 12:30:26 UTC 2015

Lifeguard_featFeed-tw Feed-fbHow do you know it’s summer in the land of eternal good weather? The light gets even more golden, and the opportunities to actually use that picnic basket you’ve moved with four times abound. You can use the plastic champagne glasses, and real cloth napkins and everything.The inner hedonism of Los Angeles is most apparent in the summer, when the city … [Link]

Mashable » Lytro sprinkles some VR magic on its flagship camera and software

Thursday 9 July 12:30:18 UTC 2015

Lytro-illum-4Feed-tw Feed-fbLytro wants to transform from a novel consumer camera company into an enabler of virtual reality experiences. To lay the groundwork for the change, it's pushing out big updates to its flagship camera and desktop software. The Illum camera, launched last summer, gets new firmware that brings all the interactivity of Lytro's so-called living pictures to the camera itself. Users will … [Link]

New Scientist – News » It's good that climate change is on the agenda for big business

Thursday 9 July 12:30:00 UTC 2015

Money talks, so it bodes well that companies and investors are realising that climate change will hit them hard [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Designing with all of the data

Thursday 9 July 12:26:56 UTC 2015

Download a free copy of our new report “Data-Informed Product Design,“ by Pamela Pavliscak. Editor’s note: this post is an excerpt from the report. There is a lot of hype about “data-driven” or “data-informed” design, but there is very little … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » To suit or not to suit?

Thursday 9 July 12:25:56 UTC 2015

Attend Cultivate July 20 and 21, in Portland, Oregon, which will be co-located with our OSCON Conference. Cultivate is our event looking at the challenges facing modern management and aiming to train a new generation of business leaders who understand … [Link]

Mashable » 'Doctor Who' in 'Lego Dimensions' brings all 12 Doctors to the fight

Thursday 9 July 12:20:49 UTC 2015

Wholego2Feed-tw Feed-fb SAN DIEGO — Ever wanted to see The Doctor drive the Batmobile? Well, in the world of Lego Dimensions that dream is now a reality Late Wednesday, just as the crowds were starting to build at San Diego Comic-Con, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment unveiled the first look at Doctor Who in Lego Dimensions, an upcoming game in which worlds collide … [Link]

Mashable » The violent side of the Running of the Bulls that you rarely see

Thursday 9 July 12:14:05 UTC 2015

Bulls-thumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThree people have been gored so far this year in the Running of the Bulls of the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain. Nearly a dozen more have been injured. This tradition dates back to 1591, and not much has changed since. People gather each morning for eight days to charge with the bulls as they race down the street, from … [Link]

Slashdot » Technology and the End of Lying

Thursday 9 July 12:14:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: The Washington Post reports that lying may soon become a lost art as our digital, data-hoarding culture means that more and more evidence is piling up to undermine our lies. "The research shows the way lies are really uncovered is by comparing what someone is saying to the evidence," says Tim Levine,"and with all these news analytics that … [Link]

Mashable » All the rejected audition tapes for Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine' replacement

Thursday 9 July 12:13:48 UTC 2015

Conan_wolverineFeed-tw Feed-fbSadly, Hugh Jackman is stepping down from his 100-year-tenure playing everyone's favorite hairy X-Man, Wolverine Fortunately, Conan O'Brien, who is at San Diego Comic Con, managed to get his hands on some of the audition tapes for Logan's replacement. The tapes star none other than Patton Oswalt, Betty White, Hannibal Buress, Nick Offerman… and Larry King, naturally While all of them … [Link]

Mashable » You can now take a selfie with (wax) Kim Kardashian

Thursday 9 July 11:32:38 UTC 2015

Kim-kardashain-madame-tussauds-london-3Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – Madame Tussauds London have revealed the newest addition to their waxwork line up, which takes the form of none other than a selfie-taking Kim Kardashian-West. Welcome to the 21st century See also: Kim Kardashian's selfies get the museum treatment they deserve The figure, dressed in Kim’s iconic Oliver Rousteing designed bachelorette dress – recreated by hand for the museum … [Link]

Mashable » 8 places to cool off at U.S. national parks this summer

Thursday 9 July 11:30:18 UTC 2015

Lake1Feed-tw Feed-fbDon’t let the summer heat deter you from hitting the road this summer. Though much of the western U.S. has experienced record temperatures this year, the national parks across the country have many places where cool waters await travelers in need of a break. The National Park Foundation, which helps protect more than 84 million acres of national parks, has highlighted … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Drops Recovery Key From Two-Factor Authentication In New OS Versions

Thursday 9 July 11:29:00 UTC 2015

eggboard writes: If you've ever turned on what's now called "two-step verification" for an Apple ID, you had to create a Recovery Key. Lose this 14-digit code and have your password reset (because of hacking attempts against you), and you might lose access forever to purchases and data, as Owen Williams almost did. Apple confirmed today that starting with its … [Link]

Mashable » Man fined $400 for 'abusive behavior' in mid-air fight over reclining plane seat

Thursday 9 July 11:02:18 UTC 2015

Seats1Feed-tw Feed-fbIs it okay to recline an airline seat? Recent airline incidents tell us your answer could pit you against your fellow air travelers. In the case of a New Zealand man, it also ended in a date in court and a NZ$600 (US$400) fine for abusive behavior. See also: The Internet Goes to War Over Reclining Airline Seats Shane Mathew Diedrichs, … [Link]

Mashable » South Carolina votes to remove Confederate flag from its Capitol

Thursday 9 July 10:45:48 UTC 2015

SouthcarolinaFeed-tw Feed-fbMore than 50 years after South Carolina raised a Confederate flag at its Statehouse to protest the civil rights movement, the state is getting ready to remove the rebel banner. A bill pulling down the flag from the Capitol's front lawn and the flagpole it flies on passed the South Carolina House early Thursday morning. It should get to Gov. Nikki … [Link]

New Scientist – News » My guidebook aims to slay climate science's uncertainty problem

Thursday 9 July 10:43:00 UTC 2015

With crucial climate talks approaching, finding the right language for climate predictions is vital to counter those belittling the science, says Adam Corner [Link]

Mashable » Food trucks are on a roll

Thursday 9 July 10:31:48 UTC 2015

Ft-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Image: © Gerd Ludwig/National GeographicIn 2008, two friends had an idea to fuse Korean barbecue with Mexican tacos and sell them out of a truck on L.A.’s streets. It took the world by storm See also: How Social Media Is Fueling the Food Truck Phenomenon Food trucks took roadside eats to another level, starting a food movement on wheels The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Diving in the submarine set to democratise deep-sea exploration

Thursday 9 July 10:30:00 UTC 2015

Mark Harris was diving deep in an experimental submarine, built to bring underwater exploration costs down, when things started to go wrong [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Modern Web Development with HTML5 and CSS – $24.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 9 July 10:26:15 UTC 2015

Get "Modern Web Development with HTML5 and CSS" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-07-10 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Greek banks closed until Monday as country prepares new bailout proposals

Thursday 9 July 10:22:02 UTC 2015

BankFeed-tw Feed-fbGreece’s government was racing Thursday to finalize a plan of reforms for its third bailout, hoping this time the proposal will meet with approval from its European partners and stave off a potentially catastrophic exit from Europe's joint currency, the euro, within days. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was meeting with finance ministry officials a day after the government requested a new … [Link]

Mashable » FIFA expels Chuck Blazer for life for bribery and corruption

Thursday 9 July 10:15:19 UTC 2015

Blazer2Feed-tw Feed-fbChuck Blazer was banned for life by FIFA's ethics committee on Thursday for widespread corruption, finally ending the career of the longtime most senior American in world football. The expulsion from football duty was a formality after Blazer's guilty plea to racketeering and tax evasion charges was unsealed in May by United States federal agencies. See also: FIFA's Chuck Blazer went … [Link]

Slashdot » DARPA's $4M Cyber-Threat Clash Down To Seven Challengers

Thursday 9 July 9:34:00 UTC 2015

coondoggie writes: When it began a year ago, there were 104 teams competing for $4 million in prize money in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s ambitious tournament — known as the Cyber Grand Challenge (CGC) — to see who can build the best fully automatic network defense system. This week DARPA said that after a couple dry runs … [Link]

Mashable » 'Girls with Gluten' Instagram shows ladies having their cake and eating it too

Thursday 9 July 9:18:57 UTC 2015

CaraFeed-tw Feed-fbGirls can have their cake and eat it too Such is the motto of Girls with Gluten, an Instagram featuring a combination of celebrities and regular snack lovers posing with delicious foods rich in gluten and grease. See also: Women are Photoshopping male nipples over their own to protest Instagram's censorship Celebrities like Rihanna, Cara Delevingne and Karlie Kloss are featured … [Link]

Mashable » London hates the Tube strike, but it does love to form orderly queues

Thursday 9 July 9:18:46 UTC 2015

Queue_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — We knew it was coming, we've had them before, and yet they always cause trouble. The 24 hour (plus) strike by Tube staff, following a failed pay deal for staff for the forthcoming night service, saw London's fragile network start to fall apart at the seams late Wednesday evening – and continued causing problems throughout Thursday. Thankfully, Britons love … [Link]

Mashable » 7 of the strangest things ever listed on eBay

Thursday 9 July 9:10:39 UTC 2015

LoombandsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — eBay: the home of old furniture, unwanted Christmas gifts and cat turds It's a well known fact that you can buy almost anything on the world's biggest online auction, something that has spurred at-home-comedians and strange people worldwide to list anything and everything on the site. In the process, they've been getting bidders to flex their itchy fingers. At … [Link]

Mashable » Blanket of green algae invades Chinese beaches

Thursday 9 July 8:38:57 UTC 2015

42-74439592Feed-tw Feed-fbGreen enteromorpha algae has blanketed China’s Shandong coast, particularly in the seaside towns of Qingdao and Rizhao. The algae is requiring local officials to haul the “sea lettuce” away by the truckload This phenomenon has been a regular occurrence for the last few years in Qingdao. See also: Typhoons in the Pacific are multiplying like gremlins, putting China at risk The New … [Link]

Mashable » Russia's ruling party introduces 'flag for straights'

Thursday 9 July 8:37:23 UTC 2015

Russia_straight_flagFeed-tw Feed-fbJust weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, United Russia, Russia's ruling party, has responded by unveiling a new "flag for straights" aimed at promoting what it calls "traditional values." See also: Conservative Russians are putting flags on profile photos to offset the rainbows The flag, which features two adults (one male, one female) and … [Link]

Mashable » Beer pong Kickstarter helps you get plastered the hygienic way

Thursday 9 July 7:58:04 UTC 2015

Slip-cupFeed-tw Feed-fbThanks to some young Americans, beer pong is now one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport. Beer pong has evolved many different variations since its inception but one thing has always remained the same — dirty water. See also: How to DIY a Beer Pong Table on the Cheap One Kickstarter campaign is aiming to change that with cup attachments … [Link]

Mashable » BBC teases new 'Sherlock' image, but all fans can see is hair

Thursday 9 July 7:55:31 UTC 2015

SherlockFeed-tw Feed-fbSherlock fans got a surprise sneak peak at the new special on Thursday at midnight, when the BBC tweeted out a new photo of the logical detective and his long-suffering assistant Dr Watson. See also: Lost Sherlock Holmes story found in an attic in Scotland Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are set to resume their roles as the dynamic duo, Sherlock … [Link]

Mashable » Finnish teen convicted for 50,000 computer hacks

Thursday 9 July 7:41:07 UTC 2015

HackerFeed-tw Feed-fbA Finnish 17-year-old previously linked to the Lizard Squad hacker group has been convicted of over 50,000 "aggravated computer break-ins." Julius "Zeekill" Kivimaki — who bills himself as an "untouchable hacker god," on what appears to be his Twitter page — will face a light sentence, despite an extensive roster of hacks (50,700, to be precise) he's said to have been … [Link]

Mashable » For some reason, Japan's Mount Fuji will soon have Wi-Fi

Thursday 9 July 7:33:48 UTC 2015

MountfujiFeed-tw Feed-fbTo satisfy Internet-addicted tourists, Japan will soon offer free Wi-Fi on its iconic peak, Mount Fuji. From Friday, Wi-Fi will be available for hikers in eight locations on the mountain, including a number of cottages and a resort, according to the Asahi Shimbun, a local newspaper. See also: Fujifilm X-T10 is the perfect anti-smartphone camera "We hope people will use the … [Link]

Mashable » 5 tips for designing a brilliant Apple Watch app

Thursday 9 July 7:17:34 UTC 2015

Invoice2go1Feed-tw Feed-fbSince the Apple Watch launched in April, some of the first generation apps built for the smartwatch have performed well, while others really, really did not. It's probably safe to say Invoice2go's smartwatch app is in the first category, or at least Apple thinks so Around six months ago, the Australian company behind the accounting platform was invited to be part … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel's Software Chief Out; Botched McAfee Deal To Blame?

Thursday 9 July 7:02:00 UTC 2015

jfruh writes: Renee James, Intel's president and head of the company's software group has departed, supposedly to "pursue other opportunities." But a high-profile heir apparent doesn't just leave voluntarily, and it seems likely that she is in part taking the fall for Intel's acquisition of McAfee, the promised synergies of which have failed to materialize. Intel is a traditionally very … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate change hits one in six world heritage nature sites

Thursday 9 July 6:30:00 UTC 2015

At least 35 sites listed for protection by UNESCO for their natural values are already feeling the heat from climate change – and more may follow [Link]

Mashable » The geography of sports success: Why Yorkshire cricketers are so good

Thursday 9 July 6:15:31 UTC 2015

Joe-rootFeed-tw Feed-fbWith the Ashes test series between England and Australia continuing what has already been a glorious summer of sport, we find ourselves about to watch something remarkable and yet so often taken for granted. Not for the first time, Yorkshire County Cricket Club will have provided almost a third of an England squad for a test match. The first Ashes test … [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists Call For Temporary Halt On New Deep Sea Mining Projects

Thursday 9 July 6:00:31 UTC 2015

Ocean viewStephanie Watson/FlickrCC by SA 2.0A policy paper published today in Science is asking authorities to hold off on approving any more underwater mining contracts until more environmental controls are put in place.The timing of this policy paper is key. Currently in Kingston, Jamaica, the International Seabed Authority (ISA)–the arm of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Douglas: Australian actors are more masculine than Americans

Thursday 9 July 5:01:59 UTC 2015

Michael-douglasFeed-tw Feed-fbThanks, Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman and Sam Worthington. All your hard-won muscles and fine theatrical skills have given Australia a reputation for having some of the world's most masculine actors. At least, according to Michael Douglas. In a recent interview with the Independent in promotion of his new film Ant-Man, out in cinemas July, Douglas told the newspaper American actors are … [Link]

Mashable » IBM announces functioning 7-nanometer chip breakthrough

Thursday 9 July 4:59:20 UTC 2015

Ib9870Feed-tw Feed-fbThe pace of software and startup innovation only seems to be accelerating, but tech industry stalwarts like IBM continue to work behind the scenes to keep things quietly moving forward IBM Research's latest breakthrough is a big one: the first 7-nanometer node test chips with functional transistors. See also: IBM paying $1.5 billion to shed its chip division The milestone, accomplished … [Link]

Mashable » 16 of the most jaw-dropping space photos of the year

Thursday 9 July 4:47:55 UTC 2015

Calm-before-the-storm-%c2%a9-julie-fletcherFeed-tw Feed-fbCalm Before Storm Image: © Julie FletcherA comet's green tail, the moon above an Italian mountain and dancing green auroras shine brightly in a set of photos shortlisted for an astrophotography competition. This year, the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest garnered more than 2,700 entries from more than 60 countries, the highest number ever submitted in the seven years since the … [Link]

Mashable » How to follow Mashable at San Diego Comic-Con 2015

Thursday 9 July 4:37:25 UTC 2015

Sandiego-comicconFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s that time of year again. As the summer heats up, thousands of people, from celebrities and cosplayers to exhibitors and fans, make the trek to San Diego for four days of nerd heaven. Kicking off on Thursday, July 9, the event brings people of all walks of life together to celebrate the world of entertainment and much more. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » ESPN calls Aussie football a combination of 'rugby and mugging someone'

Thursday 9 July 4:33:16 UTC 2015

EspnFeed-tw Feed-fb Two presenters on ESPN's SportCenter took it upon themselves to come to grips with Australian rules football, otherwise known as AFL. Suffice it to say, Robert Flores and Kevin Connors did not do well. Making the obligatory Crocodile Dundee reference — "that’s not a knife, this is a knife" — the two even mangled the name of AFL club Collingwood, … [Link]

Slashdot » Chromecast Gets a Hardwired Ethernet Adapter

Thursday 9 July 4:31:00 UTC 2015

Mark Wilson writes: Google's Chromecast has gained quite a following of people looking for a cheap, simple way to stream content to their TVs. Part of the device's appeal is its easy of use and extensibility through the use of apps, but it is reliant on a steady Wi-Fi signal. If this represents a problem in your home, there's now … [Link]

Mashable » Single mum puts up Gumtree ad to find her baby's father

Thursday 9 July 4:28:10 UTC 2015

BiancaFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Australian woman has found the father of her baby after posting an ad on the classifieds website, Gumtree. In December last year, Bianca Fazey from Western Australia, posted an ad on Gumtree titled "Looking for Jeremy." It was her final appeal to find the man who had impregnated her during a one-night stand in April 2014 See also: 'OITNB' star … [Link]

Mashable » The full Splendour in the Grass timetable will give you hot sweats

Thursday 9 July 3:26:28 UTC 2015

SplendourleadFeed-tw Feed-fbsplendour lead Image: Getty ImagesThe annual migration to Byron Bay is set to begin as punters make their way to the Australian beachside town for Splendour in the Grass festival With more than 100 acts over four days (July 25-27) and weather looking fine, it is set to be worth the trek. Don't miss headliners Mark Ronson, Florence + The Machine and … [Link]

Mashable » NFL star's finger reportedly amputated after fireworks accident

Thursday 9 July 3:20:47 UTC 2015

JppFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the most coveted defensive players in the NFL reportedly had to have his right index finger amputated thanks to a Fourth of July fireworks accident, according to reports Wednesday evening But Jason Pierre-Paul's apparently obliterated finger isn't even the juiciest part of this story — no, the most interesting part is how the world came to know about his … [Link]

Mashable » Judge orders cancellation of Redskins' trademark registration

Thursday 9 July 2:28:40 UTC 2015

RedskinsFeed-tw Feed-fbALEXANDRIA, Va. — For the first time in a legal battle that has stretched over 20 years, a federal judge on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of the Washington Redskins' trademark registration, ruling that the team name may be disparaging to Native Americans. The ruling does not bar the team from using the Redskins name if it wishes. The team could even … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's Paul Allen launches major conservation project during 'shark week'

Thursday 9 July 2:13:34 UTC 2015

Shark-initiativeFeed-tw Feed-fbSaving sharks from extinction may not be the first thing that comes to mind during Shark Week, which is famous for frightening tales of shark attacks. But a new project spearheaded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's charity aims to help conserve sharks worldwide, which face threats from human fishing, pollution, climate change and other causes. While the recent rise in shark … [Link]

Mashable » Fujifilm X-T10 is the perfect anti-smartphone camera

Thursday 9 July 2:04:56 UTC 2015

Fujifilmxt10-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Don't buy the Fujifilm X-T10 if you will only leave it in automatic mode. You'd be wasting your money and missing the camera's entire appeal. The X-T10 is for people who understand (or want to learn) the intricacies of manually adjusting camera settings. At $800 for the body and $1,100 with an 18-55mm kit lens (what I tested), it's built … [Link]

Slashdot » Robot Performs Prostate Surgery Inside an MRI

Thursday 9 July 2:04:00 UTC 2015

the_newsbeagle writes: Researchers have developed a non-metallic robot with ceramic piezoelectric motors that functions inside an MRI machine, allowing surgeons to perform procedures guided by real-time imaging. It's now being tested in prostate biopsies. Doctors say this system will let them aim their needles more precisely and reduce the number of times they stick them in. The NIH thinks such … [Link]

Mashable » Talent agency cuts ties with Bill Cosby as his accuser calls for full release of court documents

Thursday 9 July 1:48:50 UTC 2015

Cosby-defamation-suit_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbTalent agency CAA has stopped representing Bill Cosby as a client in the wake of mounting accusations against the comedian, according to news reports. The move follows a request from the first woman to come forward against Cosby to release Cosby's full deposition from her 2005 lawsuit against him. The snippets that have been released so far reveal the comedian admitted … [Link]

Mashable » Admin whose firing led to revolt says she'll never forget her time at Reddit

Thursday 9 July 1:23:49 UTC 2015

Victoria-taylorFeed-tw Feed-fbReddit’s beloved communications director, whose firing last week led to extreme backlash, opened up Wednesday about her experience at the stumbling company and where she sees herself in the future. Victoria Taylor, who has been praised by users for improving Reddit's popular AMA feature, expressed gratitude to her supporters and voiced her appreciation for the Reddit community at large in a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Is Your Body Over 24 Hours [Science Video]

Thursday 9 July 1:00:12 UTC 2015

Your body is absolutely amazing! Have a look at what happens to it over the course of 24 hours. This video was inspired by the book “Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body” by Jennifer Ackerman. [ASAP Science] The post This Is Your Body Over 24 Hours [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's '1989' is first album since 2011 to sell 5 million copies in U.S.

Thursday 9 July 0:38:35 UTC 2015

Taylor-swift-5-millionFeed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift's risky jump from country pop artist to no-country-strings-attached pop star continues to pay off as her fifth studio album, 1989, just surpassed 5 million copies sold. The album reached the 5 million mark in 36 weeks, quicker than any artist since 2004 when Usher's Confessions hit the milestone in just 19 weeks. No other artists has tallied 5 million … [Link]

Mashable » Burden of truth: When no one believes your rape but you

Thursday 9 July 0:31:37 UTC 2015

Rape-survivor-justiceFeed-tw Feed-fbJenefer Miller-Crim thinks often about the dozens of women who have accused Bill Cosby of molestation and rape She knows what it's like to carry a heartbreaking secret, summon the courage to share it, and then discover that no one believes you See also: Why rape victims don't want to give reporters the names of their attackers As a child and … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Set up Kubernetes with a Docker compose one-liner

Thursday 9 July 0:26:05 UTC 2015

I had not looked at Kubernetes in over a month. It is a fast paced project so it is hard to keep up. If you have not looked at Kubernetes, it is roughly a cluster manager for containers. It takes … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Thanked For Its "Significant Financial Donation" To OpenBSD Foundation

Thursday 9 July 0:26:00 UTC 2015

McGruber writes: Microsoft has donated a considerable amount of money to the OpenBSD Foundation, becoming its first-ever Gold level contributor in the process. From the OpenBSD Journal: "The OpenBSD Foundation is happy to announce that Microsoft has made a significant financial donation to the Foundation. This donation is in recognition of the role of the Foundation in supporting the OpenSSH … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian's selfies get the museum treatment they deserve

Thursday 9 July 0:00:01 UTC 2015

Kim-kardashian-museum1Feed-tw Feed-fbSelfies are art, and they have been for a long time. Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman and Kim Kardashian have proved it. If you're fighting that last one, get with the times. Kim totally belongs in museums, just ask Kanye. "I’m not music. I’m not fashion. I’m just art," he told Vogue. “Life is a giant … [Link]

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