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 » Unarmed black man allegedly strangled to death by Mississippi police officer
Jonathan Sanders, a 39-year-old black man from Stonewall, Mississippi, died on June 8 at the hands of a local police officer who placed him in a chokehold, according to family lawyers Now lawyers for the Sanders family and members of the community are calling for the police officer they believe is responsible for his death to be held accountable. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Famed Aircraft Designer James Bede Dies
linuxwrangler writes with a bit of news overlooked from last week, but worth noting: Prolific aircraft designer James "Jim" Bede has died at age 82. Although Bede designed numerous aircraft he is most commonly associated with the BD-5J, the "world's smallest jet", that was famously used to help James Bond escape in the movie "Octopussy." Bede's company currently has that … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music tracks don't work with the new iPod Shuffle or Nano
Thinking about a new iPod to take advantage of offline listening in Apple Music? You'll want to hold off for now. In an attempt to curb piracy, tracks downloaded for offline listening in Apple Music will not work on the new iPod Shuffle or Nano, reports 9to5 Mac. Apple Music tracks will work on an iPod Touch because Apple will be … [Link]
Slashdot » "Ludicrous Speed" For Tesla's Model S Means 0-60 MPH In 2.8 Seconds
Automobile Magazine, writes reader Eloking, reports that the highest-end of the Tesla line has just gotten a boost upward, thanks to a new "Ludicrous Speed" mode: In combination with a newly optional 90-kWh battery pack, this new mode brings 0-60 mph acceleration down to 2.8 seconds (from a quoted 3.2 seconds for the P85D model). This larger battery pack is … [Link]
Popular Science » How Does The FBI Catch People Who Shine Lasers At Airplanes?
A green laserFastLizard4/Flickr/CC-By-2.0A high power laserAircraft lasing — directing a laser or another bright light at a moving aircraft — is becoming a huge problem, and authorities on the subject are worried that a growing number of reports will eventually lead to a serious incident.At least 43 incidents were reported in the last two days; a huge spike and potentially the … [Link]
Mashable » Boeing to airlines: Flying with batteries in cargo can destroy planes
WASHINGTON — Boeing, one of the world's two largest aircraft makers, warned its passenger airline customers on Friday that flying bulk shipments of lithium-ion batteries can cause fires capable of destroying the planes. The guidance sent to airlines around the globe urged that they not carry the batteries as cargo "until safer methods of packaging and transport are established and implemented," … [Link]
Mashable » Breastfeeding moms are really excited about a Target policy posted on Facebook
Target is getting a lot of attention — from new moms When someone posted a picture from Target's employee handbook to a public Facebook group, Breastfeeding Mama Talk, earlier this week, it quickly began turning heads. The photo came from a section outlining the company's breastfeeding policy See also: Target swimsuit campaign shows women what it's like to love your body … [Link]
Mashable » Cleaning startup Homejoy shuts down as some staff join Google
Homejoy, the cleaning service startup that has raised almost $40 million, is shutting down, its CEO announced Friday. The company has reportedly been struggling financially for some time and is facing four lawsuits over its classification of workers as independent contractors. Some of its engineering team has already been snapped up by Google, who may be considering making its own push … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese company bids 10,000 euros for Spanish airport that cost 1 billion to build
Sometimes if you build it, they won't come with very much money. An ambitious construction project has become an embarrassing reminder to Spaniards of the current state of their economy: Investment group Tzaneen International bid 10,000 euros (around $10,800) for a large part of the Ciudad Real Central Airport in Spain — which cost 1 billion euros to build — and … [Link]
Slashdot » Marvel Tweaks Their Superhero Film Formula With Ant-Man
An anonymous reader writes: Over the past decade, Marvel has been rolling out superhero film after superhero film. They've found a successful formula, and each of the last half-dozen films has brought in over a half-billion dollars in ticket revenue. Today they added to the franchise with Ant-Man, based on a superhero who can shrink himself to the size of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New Horizons team baffled by discovery of icy plains on Pluto
Data downloaded from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft in the past few days has revealed strange terrain, a large atmosphere and yet more mysteries on Pluto
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Mashable » Darren Criss to star in enchanted romantic comedy
Darren Criss is ready for his closeup The Glee star will take a break from TV and Broadway to star in Smitten!, a romantic comedy written and directed by Oscar winner Barry Morrow, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Morrow will be making his directorial debut. In the enchanted rom-com, Criss will play a fashion executive who gets kidnapped by the mafia. … [Link]
Popular Science » There's A Robot Hitchhiking Across The United States
Apparently, robots like road trips. A Canadian robot, hitchBOT started out on a cross-country road trip today, planning to travel from Boston, all the way out to San Francisco, sightseeing along the way.Last year hitchBOT traversed Canada going from Halifax to British Columbia. It has also visited Europe, touring Germany and the Netherlands.HitchBOT is equipped with a GPS, a camera, … [Link]
Mashable » The Boston Globe just had a case of the summer Fridays
It’s Friday. It's July. Does anyone really want to be working? The answer is no. But if you're forced to work on a beautiful summer Friday afternoon (like myself), you're probably not firing on all cylinders See also: The New York Times wants you to put peas in your guacamole. Nope. Because we love to hate typos (or hilarious autocorrects?), we … [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit Will 'Hide' Vile Content After Policy Change
AmiMoJo writes: It will be more difficult to find "abhorrent" content posted to community news site Reddit, the site has announced. It stopped short of banning the material outright and instead will require users to log-in to access it. The company reiterated its existing complete bans of illegal content, including child abuse images and so-called "revenge porn." Chief executive and … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is How Jurassic World’s Velociraptors Should Have Looked
Let's all take a moment to think about velociraptors.In the quintessential dinosaur movies of the Jurassic Park/World franchise, velociraptors were killing machines that looked something like this:Unfortunately, not all paleontologists were happy with the aesthetic choice. See, for some time now, scientists have known that avian dinosaurs (those related to birds) likely had feathers and probably looked a little more … [Link]
Mashable » FBI investigating how Sandra Bland wound up dead after a simple traffic stop
The FBI is investigating how a black woman named Sandra Bland wound up dead in a jail cell on Monday in Waller County, Texas, after being pulled over for a traffic violation three days before On Friday, July 10, Bland was driving to Texas from her previous home outside of Chicago to start a new job in student outreach Wednesday at … [Link]
Mashable » After a 15-year hiatus, Don Henley's comeback begins with 2 new songs
The wait is over: This fall, Don Henley will release his first solo studio album in 15 yearsCass County, which is full of tribute songs to the Eagles co-founder's hometown in Texas, will drop Sept. 25. The singer behind "Hotel California," "Boys of Summer" and "Desperado" recruited music heavyweights to sing and play on the country project, including Mick Jagger, Dolly … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling says Hogwarts is free, so stop trying to guess how much tuition costs
Over the years, many Muggles have devoted themselves to the painstaking task of figuring out how many galleons it would take to buy yourself a year at Hogwarts. Most recently, Mic calculated that tuition costs $43,031, plus an additional $1,031 for school supplies. But J.K. Rowling can never resist an opportunity to tell someone they're wrong on Twitter, so she set … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways Groupon and food delivery could go horribly wrong
Put on those boxing gloves, Seamless — there's a new fighter in the ring Now that Groupon has entered the food delivery game, the possibilities seem endless. Pedicures with a crunchy, fresh salad? Delightful! A round of golf with a milkshake? Love it See also: Someone from Groupon will do the obligatory Mother's Day visit for you However, there are pitfalls … [Link]
Mashable » NASA spacecraft reveals the icy plains in Pluto's heart
Pluto may have a heart, but it's frozen This comes according to NASA's historic New Horizons mission, which sent a spacecraft 3 billion miles away from Earth and made a close pass of the dwarf planet on Tuesday morning. The latest photo from the spacecraft's close encounter with the dwarf planet show a large, frozen plane north of Pluto's giant ice … [Link]
Slashdot » The Frozen Plains of Pluto's 'Heart'
New Horizons has sent back new images of Pluto, including a close-up view of the "Tombaugh Regio," which resembles a giant, pale heart stretching 1,600 km across the dwarf planet's surface. The new images show a broad plain free of any craters, broken into irregular segments by shallow troughs. Scientists don't know how they formed, but here are two leading … [Link]
Popular Science » Tesla Pushes The Limits Of The Model S With 'Ludicrous Mode'
Tesla's Model S hits the road in San FranciscoEric AdamsElectric car maker Tesla conducted a mysterious conference call/press announcement today. By “mysterious,” of course, we simply mean they didn’t announce what they were talking about beforehand, and the Internet immediately labeled it mysterious, even though they never announce what they’re going to talk about. That company gets buzz handed to it … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Modular “Fairphone” Goes on Sale
A modular phone that can be upgraded and replaced piece-by-piece is now available for pre-order. The Fairphone 2 is designed to have an extended life as part of an overall enivronmentally-friendly philosophy by the makers. The original concept of the phone was designed to be “socially conscious” and deal with the problem that some of the key metals and other … [Link]
Popular Science » Approved: Prosthetic Legs That Anchor Directly To The Bone
This prosthetic doesn’t go out on a limb, but into a limb.The FDA has just approved leg prosthetics that anchor directly to the bone, which could change the lives of amputees who cannot use typical ball-and-socket prosthetics.Most prosthetics require a cup-shaped socket to be fastened to an amputee's residual limb, but some amputees don’t have enough limb left to use … [Link]
Popular Science » People Were Treating Cavities 14,000 Years Ago–And It Wasn’t Pretty
Ancient CavityBenazzi et al./Scientific Reports 2015This tooth is the earliest known example of dentistry.Going to the dentist isn't generally fun. You lie there, with your mouth open while someone picks and scrapes at your teeth. There's a reason they bribe kids with toys and those adorable tiny toothpaste tubes. But as you prepare for your next dental checkup, remember that it … [Link]
Mashable » Chattanooga shooting victims: The lives the Marines lived
The Marine Corps has identified the four men killed in an attack on military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They were identified Friday as Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan of Hampden, Massachusetts; Staff Sgt. David A. Wyatt of Burke, North Carolina; Sgt. Carson A. Holmquist of Polk, Wisconsin; and Lance Cpl. Squire K. Wells of Cobb County, Georgia, who a family spokesman … [Link]
Popular Science » Was There An Aurora Near You?
Photo Credit: Senior Airman Joshua Strang via Wikimedia CommonsProject: AurorasaurusAurorae are one of nature's greatest light shows: beautiful dancing patterns of colored light dancing across the sky. They occur when charged particles from cosmic rays, solar wind and magnetospheric plasma interact with Earth's upper atmosphere.Apart from being beautiful and awe-inspiring, tracking aurorae can help scientists learn more about what's happening in … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Opinions on the State Breaking Its Own Law Against Employee Misclassification?
An anonymous reader writes: I've had the privilege of developing software as an independent contractor for various agencies of a particular state for many years. These past few, however, have seen changes: now I, and almost every other contractor I know, are being managed very differently. This state is now making a widespread practice of using the businesses it awards … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OptionsCity Releases City REST API and CityTrader Trading Platform
OptionsCity Software, a global provider of electronic trading solutions for professional futures and options traders, today announced its cloud-based futures trading platform, CityTrader. CityTrader brings advanced functionality, such as custom spread-building and RFQs, with the ease of an online trading platform to a broad audience of active traders and commodity market participants.
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Mashable » Tesla will launch a new roadster in 4 years (with nod to 'Spaceballs')
What’s faster than Ludicrous speed? Maximum plaid. Elon Musk confirmed an all new Roadster will be coming in four years, with a "maximum plaid" speed mode. It would be a car built on a new platform, not an upgrade of the Lotus Elise-based Roadster Tesla launched in 2008, Musk said during a phone-in press conference on Friday. See also: Speed demon: … [Link]
Mashable » With over $5 million raised, 'Shenmue 3' is the biggest gaming Kickstarter ever
Fans of Japanese RPGs for the Sega Dreamcast have spoken. Loudly. With their wallets Shenmue 3 is now the most financially successful gaming Kickstarter in the crowdfunding site's history, passing the $5 million mark Friday with less than 12 hours to go before its deadline. The title was previously held by the recent Kickstarter for the Castlevania re-imagining Bloodstained: Ritual of … [Link]
Popular Science » Pluto, Feathered Dinos, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Mashable » You'll definitely wish this 'Mad Max'/'Star Wars' crossover movie were real
Thanks to some awesome special effects and tricky editing, YouTube user Krishna Shenoi has created a trailer that perfectly blends Mad Max: Fury Road with Star Wars to create ROAD WARS: The Imperator Strikes Back. And it's pretty epic Imperator Furiosa has a lightsaber, there are TIE Fighters shooting at vehicles, and Darth Vader's heavy breathing is all over the … [Link]
Mashable » Police brutality protesters now have a Twitter bot to handle their haters
Several police brutality protesters have risen to prominence on Twitter, and along the way, acquired more than their fair share of questioners, haters and outright trolls But now, a Twitter bot is here to help See also: #sayhername campaign highlights police brutality against black women Arguing and engaging with even a few people on Twitter can easily turn into a full-time … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MYLE, dotCMS, BetterDoctor, Moodle, Revinate, Openfire
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » 2014 Was Earth's Warmest Year On Record
An anonymous reader writes: A lengthy report compiled by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration using work from hundreds of scientists across 58 countries has found that 2014 was the hottest year on record. "The warmth was widespread across land areas. Europe experienced its warmest year on record, with more than 20 countries exceeding their previous records. Africa had … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Built.io Releases API-Driven CMS, Contentstack
Back-end-as-a-service provider Built.io has completed a major upgrade to its API-driven content management system, Contentstack, and relaunched the service as general availability.
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Mashable » Tesla's Ludicrous Mode will push Model S from 0 to 6 mph in 2.8 seconds
Tesla wouldn't offer any updates on its long-awaited SUV at a press conference on Friday — but it gave us something else to get excited about. Remember the Insane Mode? That was cute. Tesla just debuted Ludicrous mode for the Model S sedan that promises to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds. See also: Speed demon: One … [Link]
Mashable » IBM Watson can discern if your email is too passive aggressive
We’ve all written emails, texts and blog posts we regret. We thought they would be interpreted one way, but instead they sparked fights. New test-interpreting artificial intelligence technology from IBM Watson could help protect you from yourself. See also: Apple wants more senior citizens in Japan to use iPads IBM introduced instant Tone Analyzer this week, which uses cloud-based linguistic analysis … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Volcano hunters dig into the Sahara’s watery past
A pioneering trip to the highest mountain peaks of the Sahara uncovers a dramatically different climate and landscape in the desert's past
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Mashable » Gawker takes down post on media executive after outrage
Even the Internet's most hard-charging website has its limits Gawker has removed a post about a New York media executive's attempt to book a male escort after the story resulted in widespread critique and outrage The story, published Thursday night, led to immediate disapproval online, as many questioned Gawker's motives. The post detailed an executive's contact with a gay porn star … [Link]
Mashable » Heavier rains could mean severe toxic algae bloom for Lake Erie
Come September, Lake Erie might face a toxic algae bloom that could rival the record-setting spread of scum that happened in 2011. And such blooms could become more common as the warming climate fuels more downpours that wash bloom-fueling fertilizers into the lake. The forecasts for a severe bloom this year, made in early July by scientists with the National Oceanic … [Link]
Slashdot » How Will IT Workers' Roles Change in the Next Five Years? (Video)
We asked Sarah Lahav this question. She's founder and CEO of service management and help desk software company SysAid, and a staunch supporter of Sysadmin Appreciation Day, so keeping an eye on the future of IT is essential for her company, her clients, and the friends she's made in her years as an IT person and — later — IT … [Link]
Mashable » John Cena challenges Lebron James to meet him in wrestling ring
Professional wrestler John Cena and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James both costar in the Amy Schumer vehicle Trainwreck. And evidently, the two share something of a rivalry — albeit a friendly one See also: Judd Apatow's 'Trainwreck' trailer: Just try and look away On Friday, Cena jokily challenged James to meet him in the ring during this Sunday's WWE pay-per-view event. … [Link]
Mashable » NASA releases mind-blowing flyover video of Pluto
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is sending back reams of data after its close Pluto flyby on Tuesday, including new details on what comprises its surface and atmosphere Scientists on Friday released a simulated flyover of Pluto's 11,000-foot-tall mountain range called the "Norgay Montes," which are named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two humans to reach the summit of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can’t get Kylie out of your head? Blame the shape of your brain
The reason some people get catchy tunes stuck in their head more than others might be just because their brains are shaped differently
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Mashable » Ozzy Osbourne is at his most terrifying when he's played by Justin Bieber
It's time to accept Justin Bieber as the millennial set's very own Prince of Darkness, because he is terrifying. Biebs performed Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" dressed in the metalhead's signature round sunglasses and black leather trench coat on Thursday's Lip Sync Battle. When Bieber takes off his shades, his eyes pop out of his head — and it's hard to … [Link]
Popular Science » Pluto's Heart-Shaped Landscape Is Weirder Than We Thought
Close-up of Pluto's heartNASA/JHUAPL/SWRIThe latest imagery of Pluto captured during NASA's New Horizons flyby reveals an extreme close-up of the heart-shaped landmass in Pluto's southern hemisphere. The alien landscape appears to be a vast, craterless plain interrupted by a few small hills. The absence of craters suggests this terrain is quite young by the standards of the solar system, just 100 … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Announces General Availability for Go on App Engine
Google Cloud Platform has been busy the last few weeks with several features reaching general availability (GA) status, a mobile app to manage cloud platform resources on the go and detailed guides to help understand the cost of running a large data warehouse on Google Cloud Platform.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4 Gameplay Exploration and Combat Video
Here’s a cool video showing early exploration outside of Vault 111 – including introductions to characters like Codsworth, Preston Garvey, and Dogmeat. Additionally, see V.A.T.S. gameplay in action, how Power Armor changes your experience, and much more. Pre-Order Fallout 4 on Amazon.com right here! [Bethesda Softworks] The post Fallout 4 Gameplay Exploration and Combat Video appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Brief History of Flash [Comic]
[Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post A Brief History of Flash [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Which Movies Get Artificial Intelligence Right?
sciencehabit writes: Hollywood has been tackling Artificial Intelligence for decades, from Blade Runner to Ex Machina. But how realistic are these depictions? Science asked a panel of AI experts to weigh in on 10 major AI movies — what they get right, and what they get horribly wrong. It also ranks the movies from least to most realistic. Films getting … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine separatists, likely culprits in MH17 downing, hold memorial at crash site
HRABOVE, Ukraine — The images left you with a queasy feeling in your gut Here, in this field of wildflowers, 298 people aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crashed to Earth after being shot out of the sky one year ago. But Friday's memorial ceremony, coordinated by separatist leaders of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) — on whom a glut … [Link]
Mashable » Women protest Instagram's #curvy ban with creative hashtagging
Forget curvy — curvee is where it's at. Savvy Instagram users discovered earlier this week that photos and videos tagged with #curvy are banned from being searched on the social media platform. To protest the ban and reclaim their bodies, female users have started using the hashtag #curvee See also: 8 times Instagram policed women's bodies While tags such as #curvyfashion … [Link]
Popular Science » Now That We've Explored All The Planets, What's The Next Frontier?
HomeNASAWhen I was growing up, there were nine planets in the solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. By 1989, all of those planets had been explored … except Pluto. Though it's no longer classified as a planet by some folks, Pluto is one of the largest worlds in the outer solar system, and it remained … [Link]
Mashable » Madden 16's newest mode is fantasy football meets card collecting
Fantasy football is role-playing games for jocksEA Sports' Madden series is video games for jocks. Those worlds collide in Madden NFL 16's newest mode, Draft Champions. It was the subject of a quick reveal during Electronic Arts' annual E3 press conference last month, but we've now gotten both a closer look and a handle on how the whole thing works. If you're … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Dr. Temple Grandin About Animals and Autism
Being listed in the "Time 100" of the most influential people in the world in the "Heroes" category, is just one of the many awards received by Temple Grandin. Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, Temple overcame many obstacles and earned a doctoral degree in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a professor … [Link]
Mashable » What we know about Chattanooga shooter Muhammad Abdulazeez
Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez had a bright future. By all accounts, the typical 20-something graduated from Red Bank High School in Chattanooga, loved sports and went on to get an engineering degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2012. Friends described him as "outgoing." See also: Shooting rampage in Tennessee leaves 4 Marines dead But on Thursday, the 24-year-old Kuwait-born … [Link]
Mashable » You're probably not posh enough to fill out these British registration forms
LONDON – What do you select when you're asked for your "Title" in an online form? Mr? Mrs? Ms? Dr? Or something else? See also: How good is your British English? Thanks to this article from the Londonist, it's recently come to our attention that some online forms are ridiculously thorough when it comes to the options in the "Title" field. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Daniel Radcliffe Sucks At Being a Receptionist [Video]
He might be one of the world’s most talented wizard, but he totally sucks at being a receptionist. Hey I didn’t say it, the guy at the end of the video did! A few weeks ago, Daniel Radcliffe stopped by the NYLON offices and sat at the front desk, unbeknownst to staffers and office visitors. [NYLON Magazine] The post Daniel … [Link]
Mashable » This girl spent her entire $90,000 college fund on clothes and travel
One 22-year-old had a college fund that most kids would kill for, but now she’s thousands of dollars short for her senior year tuition after blowing $90,000 on clothes and a trip to Europe “Maybe they [my parents] should have taught me to budget or something," said Kim, who didn’t disclose her last name and had her voice disguised on the … [Link]
Mashable » This gorilla has had it up to here with all of you humans
LONDON — You don't rile up gorillas. You just don't do it. It's not worth it. Photographer Bob Pitchford was on the receiving end of a gorilla's foul mood at the Bristol Zoo earlier this month. See also: People are losing their cool over this hot, meme-worthy gorilla Perhaps the bamboo shoots were subpar that day, or maybe she just doesn't … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Full Length Live Action “Attack on Titan” Trailer is Gloriously Epic [Video]
Finally, a full length subtitled trailer that actually shows something! Check it out! [Source: IGN] The post New Full Length Live Action “Attack on Titan” Trailer is Gloriously Epic [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Temple Grandin Wants The World To Raise Resilient Animals
Temple Grandinphotograph by Matt NagerIn the 1990s, animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin revamped the livestock industry to improve animal welfare and food safety—which meant lower costs too. Today, almost half of the cattle in North America is processed through a system she designed. Now, she’s focused on a new challenge: how to reverse the damage done by decades of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Zubie Launches ZinC API for the Internet of Cars
Zubie, a connected car solution provider, has launched an open API to create the Zubie platform for the Internet of Cars, or ZinC. Since its founding in 2012, Zubie has launched many products and services that create a connected car ecosystem. The ZinC API opens up Zubie capabilities to third-party developers and businesses.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Mercado Pago API security bug allows unauthorized account access
A bug in the API offered by Mercado Pago, the payment system operated by popular online marketplace Mercado Libre, allowed anyone to obtain an access token for any account.
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Mashable » The D.C. State Fair will have a 'Best Bud' marijuana competition
The State Fair is a great American pastime, and what's more American than bragging about how dank your weed is? The Washington D.C. State Fair, which describes itself as a "culinary, artistic and agricultural showcase of the District," will be holding a Best Bud competition this year, a grueling trial that will recognize the most impressive marijuana flower grown in D.C … [Link]
Slashdot » ProxyGambit Replaces Defunct ProxyHam
msm1267 writes: Hardware hacker Samy Kamkar has picked up where anonymity device ProxyHam left off. After a DEF CON talk on ProxyHam was mysteriously called off, Kamkar went to work on developing ProxyGambit, a similar device that allows a user to access the Internet without revealing their physical location. A description on Kamkar's site says ProxyGambit fractures traffic from the … [Link]
Mashable » 16 way harsh burns from 'Clueless' that still sting 20 years later
You think two decades is enough time to heal the wounds left by the disses of your youth? As if! Clueless turns 20 on July 19, but the iconic film will be a cool teenager forever. Reasonable people still crave the approval of the Cher, Dion and Tai. Plus, it's impossible to move on with your life when Paul Rudd is … [Link]
Mashable » Laura the lizard understands the pure ecstasy of popping bubbles
Popping bubbles, whether they be plastic or soapy, is one of the greatest foolproof sources of happiness known to mankind. But it seems that particular joy is a cross-species phenomenon, as proven by Laura the lizard. We need to just stop seeking meaning in life other ways, because we already have the answer. See also: Lifestyles of the rich and reptilian, … [Link]
Mashable » This app tries to stop you from staring at your phone and missing out on life
"Instead of seeing the world with your eyes, you're seeing it through your phone." The premise of YouTuber Casey Neistat's new social sharing app, Beme, is a familiar one: You're at a concert, focused on trying to capture the moment so you can post it on Facebook and Instagram. But in doing so, you're completely taken out of the moment. … [Link]
Mashable » Find the hidden emoji in these 10 London landmarks
LONDON — The alien, the sassy hand, the screaming face… We've grown to love them all thanks to one phenomenon: the emoji See also: British graffiti artist pranks McDonald's emoji billboard World Emoji Day, determined by the iOS calendar emoji that reads July 17th, was created to celebrate our overwhelming desire to speak in symbol. To get in the spirit of … [Link]
Mashable » How we all feel about posting birthday messages on Facebook
Facebook birthdays are the bane of everyone's online existence. There is something about seeing a friend, family member or random acquaintance's birthday on Facebook that turns us all into barely-functioning balls of stressCollege Humor really gets into all of our heads in a sketch that perfectly sums up what it is like posting a birthday message on social media. Honestly, … [Link]
Mashable » 3 Doors Down stops concert to kick out male fan who hit a woman
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold's mother must have raised him well. A YouTube video posted by the band's lead guitar player Chris Henderson shows Arnold interrupting their July 14 concert in Broomfield, Colorado mid-song when he spots a man pushing a woman in the crowd See also: Man doing the robot at a concert should be your life guide … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Fastest Ships in the Universe [Infographic]
FatWallet takes a look at some ships from pop culture and compares them with real, actual spaceships and probes in this interesting infographic. [Source: FatWallet] The post The Fastest Ships in the Universe [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Intel's Tick-Tock Cycle Skips a Beat
New submitter Ramze writes: Several outlets are reporting on Intel's confirmation that it will make three generations of 14nm processors, delaying the switch to 10nm. The planned 14nm Kaby Lake processor marks the first time Intel has skipped the "tick" of a die shrink on its regular "tick/tock" cycle. Production of Cannonlake processors on 10nm has been pushed back to … [Link]
Mashable » The 23 most hipster Google Maps descriptions
Google Maps provides an abundance of valuable information about your neighborhood. With smartphone or laptop always in hand, we've become accustom to pop open Maps to find a bite to eat or a drink nearby. But with so much data, locations are reduced to simple one-line descriptions, called "Editorial Summaries." See also: The 20 Scariest Google Street View Sightings So we … [Link]
Mashable » Ohio man charged after filming fatal car crash and trying to sell the video
An Ohio man who witnessed a fatal car crash and chose to film the victims rather than help them was arrested after it was reported that he posted the video on Facebook and attempted to sell it to two local news outlets. See also: Heartbreaking photo shows cop singing to little girl after father dies in car crash Cleveland.com reports that … [Link]
Mashable » Bear breaks into bakery, eats all the pies that aren't rhubarb
A Colorado bear is proving that it's not just a glutton for any and all food — he has standards. The bear apparently broke into the Colorado Cherry Company, a family-owned bakery, and consumed 24 pies. According to Fox 31 Denver, he seems to have intentionally skipped the strawberry-rhubarb. See also: 10 Philosophical Bears Thinking Deep Bear Thoughts "Maybe he wasn’t … [Link]
Mashable » Japan scraps plans for $2 billion Olympic stadium and starts from scratch
TOKYO — Japan has scrapped the design of the Olympic stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Games because of soaring costs. It will reopen bidding for a new plan in a stunning reversal that leaves the 2019 Rugby World Cup without a main venue. "We have decided to go back to the start on the Tokyo Olympics-Paralympics stadium plan, and start over … [Link]
Mashable » Hitchhiking robot is leaving on a cross-country trip across the U.S.
A hitchhiking robot named hitchBOT is about to set off on a cross-country trip in the United States, after successful journeys across Canada and Europe. Starting from Salem, Massachusetts, the robot will rely on the kindness of strangers to get to San Francisco, California. See also: 26 weird museums to visit for the ultimate American road trip Along the way, the … [Link]
Mashable » The Tube in London could get even more expensive if you use Apple Pay
LONDON — If you're thinking of using Apple Pay to fund your transit fees on the Underground, be careful. It could end up costing you a small fortune. People who have been using the paperless payment service since it launched in the UK on Tuesday have encountered several problems. See also: Apple Pay has launched in the UK and everyone is … [Link]
Slashdot » Cashless Adoption Growing In Europe
dkatana writes: Many European cities are moving toward a cashless economy. Some public services are not accepting cash anymore, such as parking meters, buses and transit, and city offices. (If you plan to visit Europe make sure your credit card has a chip, or you won't be able to use self-service machines.) Contactless cards, which allow people to pay easily … [Link]
Mashable » 7 surprising things we've already learned about Pluto and its moons
NASA’s New Horizons probe only flew by Pluto on Tuesday, but we're already learning brand new things about the dwarf planet and its moons thanks to the piano-sized probe. Well before the Tuesday flyby, New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern predicted that Pluto would be surprising, and the small planet didn't disappoint the team of scientists. The first close-up images of … [Link]
Mashable » The perfect hotel for thrill seekers hangs 400-feet off the side of a mountain
There’s nothing quite like arriving at your hotel after an exhausting trip, strapping into a safety harness and ascending 400-feet using a series of ladders and cables to your see-through room that dangles off the side of a mountain The hotel, appropriately named the Skylodge Adventure Suites is located in the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, Peru, and consists of three separate … [Link]
Popular Science » Why is Candy Crush So Addictive?
Crushing Candy CrushJason SchneiderMobile game Candy Crush has generated billions of dollars (and perhaps as many hours of wasted time) since its release, in 2012. What’s the secret of this procrastination juggernaut? “It’s very easy to learn,” says Jesper Juul, who has written a history of this simple and addictive genre of games, known as Match-3.Candy Crush, like other Match-3 games, … [Link]
Mashable » Exploring one of Frank Lloyd Wright's signature buildings in photos
Promoted by SC JohnsonCelebrate the extraordinary work of Frank Lloyd Wright at SC Johnson’s campus, where visitors can tour Wright-designed buildings and view some of his most famous drawings up close as part of the new Wasmuth Portfolio exhibit – on display for a limited time onlyBook your free tour today. Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most renowned names … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer, 'Game of Thrones' are the top-searched Emmy nominees
Although the Emmy nominations just came out Thursday morning, a few actors and shows are already finding themselves at the top of one list: the most searched Emmy contenders A new map and stats from Google indicate that Amy Schumer's having quite the weekend, thanks to her four nominations (including one for leadingg actress in a comedy), the impending debut of … [Link]
Mashable » Snake eats itself: 'Doom' now playable inside 'Doom'
Doom has been made to run on everything from ATM machines to billboard trucks, but this latest hack may be the most meta yet: Doom is now playable inside of Doom. Programmer and YouTuber The Zombie Killer is the mind behind "Classic Arcade," a Doom mod that places a video game emulator inside of id Software's classic first-person shooter. The current build, which … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Revenant' teaser, starring Leo DiCaprio and lots of beards
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's The Revenant is a story of survival about a man who must face the elements armed only with the powerful force of his own exhalations. Or something. The recently-minted Oscar winner's next film is really a fact-based drama about 19th century fur trapper Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), who was mauled by a bear and left for dead … [Link]
Mashable » Cara Delevingne on 'Vogue' bisexuality remarks: "My sexuality is not a phase"
Despite what others may say, Cara Delevingne is comfortable with her sexuality. The model and Paper Towns star is finally speaking up about a recent Vogue profile that speculated her bisexuality is "a phase." Delevingne didn't find the profile "malicious," she tells the The New York Times — but she does want to brush off that careless label "My sexuality is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Xignite Provides Nasdaq Market Driven Cloud API for FinTech Startups
Cloud-based data supplier Xignite is to provide fintech startups with low-cost API access to real-time market data quotes from Nasdaq. The feed will pump real-time Best Bid and Offer (QBBO) and Last Sale information for all US Exchange listed stocks to third party apps and Websites.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Back to the Future: The Complete Adventures with Flux Capacitor!
Even though I love all the “Back to the Future” films, I never actually bought any of the movies, and I’m kind of glad I never did because a new limited edition “complete adventures” box set is coming out soon, and you can pre-order it right now! The Future Is Now! The ultimate Back to the Future collection includes: Back … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Develop Nutritious Seaweed That Tastes Like Bacon
cold fjord writes: According to a New Zealand Herald report, "Researchers at Oregon State University have patented a new strain of succulent red marine algae that tastes like bacon when it's cooked. The protein-packed algae sea vegetable called dulse grows extraordinarily fast and is wild along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. It has been sold for centuries in a dried … [Link]
Mashable » Disneyland's grand opening was actually pretty disastrous
July 17, 1955Walt Disney speaks during a national telecast of the opening of Disneyland.Image: Bettmann/CorbisHere you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.Walt Disney CompanyEarly in his career, Walt Disney had a vision of building an attraction next to his studio to entertain visitors — a place where a whole family could have fun together. In 1953 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Argument Against Evolution [Comic]
[Source: Poorly Drawn Lines | Like Poorly Drawn Lines on Facebook | Follow Poorly Drawn Lines on Twitter | Via Memebase] The post An Argument Against Evolution [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off On Over 100 Popular Blu-ray Titles
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 60% off on over 100 blu-ray titles such as Interstellar, Lucy, My Neighbor Totoro, The X-Men and the Wolverine Collection, and more! [Up to 60% Off On Over 100 Popular Blu-ray Titles] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off On Over 100 Popular Blu-ray … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram infiltrates the fashion world with a new role for former Lucky editor-in-chief
“What would Eva Chen do next?" was the question many in the fashion industry asked when Chen, Lucky magazine's editor-in-chief resigned from her post earlier this year. Now we know: Chen is joining Instagram at the end of July as its head of fashion partnerships, officially extending the social media platform's reach to designers and brands — many of which she … [Link]
Mashable » New video shows the moment rebels learned MH17 was a passenger plane
A new video obtained by News Corp Australia shows the moments after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine as the pro-Russian rebels who first arrived on scene learn it was a passenger plane. See also: Field of death: Unraveling the mystery of MH17 "This is a passenger plane," one man says in Russian, according to the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Back to the Future' is going back to the theater for 30th anniversary
Where we're going, we don't need roads. But we will need one of those giant, endlessly refillable buckets of popcorn. Universal announced on Thursday that the Back to the Future franchise will celebrate its 30th anniversary by taking a trip back…to multiplex movie screens. All three films in the series will make the return trip, according to the release. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Rudd just can't stop trolling Conan O'Brien
Rudd: 11. O'Brien: 0. For the past 15 or so years, Paul Rudd has been pulling the same prank every time he appears on Conan O'Brien's talk show — first Late Night, now Conan. He promises a new clip from whatever movie he's promoting — be it The 40-Year-Old Virgin or Role Models or This Is 40 or Our Idiot … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's weekend sale includes a new, boss-killing helmet and zero guns
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes (and from random loot drops), Xur has the goods for … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Self-Driving Car Rear-Ended In First Injury Accident
An anonymous reader writes: Google's autonomous car project, as of June, hadn't been in any accidents that involved an injury. That changed on July 1st, though it wasn't the technology's fault. A Lexus SUV that was self-driving while carrying three Google employees was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light in Mountain View, California. All three employees had minor cases … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Ant-Man Movie Facts
With Ant-Man coming out today, here are Watch Mojo’s top 10 Ant-Man facts! I know someone who watched the movie at the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal two days ago, and apparently, it was fantastic! [WatchMojo.com] The post Top 10 Ant-Man Movie Facts appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Autodata Adds 'Known Fixes and Bulletins API' For Easier Business Integration
Autodata has significantly expanded the range of coverage available for businesses to integrate with Autodata content, including a new ‘Known Fixes and Bulletins’ API.
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Mashable » Katy Perry's 'I Kissed A Girl' gets a doo-wop makeover
Who knew a standup bass could have a place in a Katy Perry song? Robyn Adele Anderson totally nails it in this Postmodern Jukebox cover of Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl." With some backup help from The Tee Tones, the band performs a totally killer doo-wop cover of the pop classic Also know that this song will be stuck … [Link]
Mashable » Apple may check your credit card balance to show you products you can afford
Apple is toying with the idea of selling you products it knows you can afford. A new patent application filed by the tech giant on Thursday would give it the power to target customers with ads based on their income and credit card limits. In simple terms, the opt-in system would gauge the status of your credit and debit cards and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Super-cheap origami disease-testing kit can be printed on demand
A sheet of paper can be turned into a personalised diagnostic toolkit using nothing more than an inkjet printer and a few well-placed folds
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Mashable » 30+ events hosted by New York Times, LinkedIn and more
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to list and find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find anything that's right for you, check out dozens of other events featured in our complete listing. 
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » My ‘Hands-On’ Experience with A Hands Free Electric Scooter (That Is Essentially A Hoverboard)
This is called a hands free electric scooter. It is basically a Segway without handles, and about as close as we can possibly come right now to the existence of an actual hoverboard. A friend of mine procured six of them (you read that correctly) and wanted to see what I thought. So how do I properly put into words … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Home Updates To Be Automatic and Mandatory
AmiMoJo sends a report stating that Windows 10 Home users don't seem to have any way to disable automatic updates to the operating system. Throughout the testing of the Technical Preview, users noted that this option wasn't available, but it wasn't clear whether that was intended for the full release. Now that the suspected RTM build has been distributed, only … [Link]
Mashable » A prankster in Ireland just made this iconic sign a lot ruder
LONDON –– Some signs are quite simply goldmines for creative meddling. See also: British graffiti artist pranks McDonald's emoji billboard Maybe the letters are a bit suggestive, or maybe (as was the case with this McDonald's billboard) there's some tempting white space that's just begging to be added to. With the Grand Canal Docks sign in Dublin, things were only ever … [Link]
Mashable » This marijuana dispensary in Colorado is the nicest pot shop you'll ever see
Silverpeak Apothecary is Colorado's nicest marijuana dispensary. With an atmosphere that is more like a Wholefoods than a shady pot shop, it's no wonder that this Aspen hotspot is a favorite among tourists looking to partake in the state's legal marijuana market. "Not everyone is comfortable when they first come in because it's something that has been taboo for so … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Vibrating stars could reveal elusive ripples in space-time
Stars vibrate like musical instruments, a property that tells us about their insides – and that could reveal gigantic gravitational waves
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Mashable » Colour photos show everyday life in London during the Blitz
LONDON — A collection of rare photographs showing Britain during World War II have been released by the Imperial War Museum to mark the 75th anniversary of the Blitz. They give another perspective on the period between September 1940 and May 1941 when Nazi Germany carried out a sustained aerial bombing campaign against Britain The nostalgia-soaked shots are part of the … [Link]
Mashable » These sisters sang a 5-minute remix for their wedding toast, and it was epic
Kelsey and Maddie Hallerman just gave the best wedding toast of all time to their sister Caitlin The two bridesmaids decided it was "their turn" in the spotlight, and sang a five-minute song medley of classic tunes to their sister. The only catch? They had altered all the song lyrics to tell the story of the bride and groom See … [Link]
Mashable » CeeLo's interactive 'Robin Williams' music video is a Google Search riot
CeeLo Green names-drops several legends of the silver screen in "Robin Williams," a new single released Friday that references late actors such as John Belushi, Richard Pryor, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman and Philip Seymour Hoffman as well as the titular star. The song's music video, which is premiering on Mashable, puts their faces in the spotlight via an interactive Google Search experience. … [Link]
Slashdot » Preserving Radio Silence At the Square Kilometer Array
johnslater writes: The Guardian has a story on the radio silence requirements at the Square Kilometer Array in Australia. The RF requirements for the SKA are far more stringent than at the US National Radio Quiet Zone at Greenbank, to such an extent that the specialized supercomputers to control the array have specially shielded data centers, and the as-yet-unbuilt supercomputer … [Link]
Mashable » 21 hilarious childhood memories only Scottish people will understand
Fair warning: If you've never lived in Scotland, never had a Scottish friend,or never read Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting, then you're probably going to struggle with some of the following tweets. See also: 'The money is sh*t': World's most honest job advert posted in Scotland #GrowingUpScottish was the hashtag that took Scotland by storm on Thursday, conjuring memories of DJs playing "Loch … [Link]
Mashable » UK's surveillance legislation illegal, court rules
LONDON — Emergency legislation that allows British security agencies to collect phone calls, emails, text messages and Internet activity is unlawful, the High Court ruled Friday morning. See also: U.S. and UK's mass surveillance sharing program was illegal Two British lawmakers took the legal challenge because they believed the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act 2014 was "incompatible" with the public's … [Link]
Mashable » Back to the basics: 10 expert tips for your startup's website
A website is a startup's opportunity to distinguish itself from its competitors while also promoting its value and offerings to current and potential customers. An enticing home page with attention-grabbing visuals and a user-friendly interface is sure to boost engagement, but when you're in a rush to launch, crucial components can be easily overlooked. Unfortunately, the cost of ignoring the basics … [Link]
Slashdot » Robot-Staffed Japanese Hotel Opens
jfruh writes: The front desk is staffed by a female android in a white tunic. The bellhop is a mechanical velociraptor. A giant robot arm put luggage into cubbyholes. It's the Henn-na Hotel in Nagasaki and it's opening this Friday, and it's a place where 'basically guests will see only robots, not humans,' according to general manager Masahiko Hayasaka. 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 17 July 2015
Project Journal: Objects (Ian Bicking) — a view askew at the web, inspired by Alan Kay’s History of Smalltalk. Speech Recognition for Arduino (Kickstarter) — for all your creepy toy hacking needs! Conductor (github) — a framework for testing distributed … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Art of SEO – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "The Art of SEO" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-07-20 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Fury in China after mother appears to value her BMW over son’s safety
SHANGHAI—Was she a callous mother less concerned about the safety of her child than the cost of repairing a window on her luxury BMW? Or did the media pounce on a rumor and portray her in an unsympathetic light to whip up a click-bait story? See also: On 'No-Face Day', employees wear masks to avoid fake facial expressions The debate has … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips for writing a blog that people actually want to read
This question originally appeared on Quora. What are Oliver Emberton's tips for running a blog? Answer below by Quora user Oliver Emberton, Founder of Silktide. In my first year of blogging I was read over 4 million times, mostly through a cunning strategy I call "screwing everything up and learning." Let me save you some time. Here are the five most … [Link]
Mashable » Mass production for mass destruction: The tank factories of World War II
c. 1916Renault tanks built for combat in World War I in a factory in France.Image: Jacques Boyer/Roger Viollet/Getty ImagesIn Britain, tanks were first referred to as landships. The Landships Committee was set up in 1915 by Winston Churchill to develop designs. To conceal their true purpose from possible spies, they were called tanks, to give the impression of simple water tanks. … [Link]
Mashable » Google's self-driving cars crash 'surprisingly often,' but it's not their fault
Google’s self-driving cars have got into quite a few accidents, but they've been caused by human-driven cars crashing into them, not the other way around "Our self-driving cars are being hit surprisingly often by other drivers who are distracted and not paying attention to the road," head of Google's driverless car program Chris Urmson wrote in a blog post Thursday See … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientology Group Urged Veto of Mental Health Bill
An anonymous reader writes: According to records obtained by The Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have given doctors more power to detain mentally ill and potentially dangerous patients, after a Church of Scientology-backed group helped organize a campaign against it. "Medical staff should work closely with law enforcement to help protect mentally ill patients and … [Link]
Mashable » Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart reciting Taylor Swift lyrics is as brilliant as you'd expect
LONDON – There are few voices in this world mightier than those of best buds Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart. See also: 15 things we learned from Sir Ian McKellen's Reddit AMA Even regular sentences spoken by them sound epic, and when you combine this sound with Taylor Swift lyrics… well, frankly we can't do it justice with mere … [Link]
Mashable » British pilots are conducting airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
Britain’s Ministry of Defense says UK pilots have conducted airstrikes on targets in Syria while embedded with other military forces fighting the Islamic State group. See also: The ghost children of Homs, Syria Defense officials confirmed Friday that pilots acting under the command of other forces, such as the United States and Canada, have conducted the strikes The admission, made after … [Link]
Mashable » 'Drunk' squirrel causes mayhem at private members club
LONDON — A "drunk" squirrel has gone on a rampage at a private members club in England, according to the BBC. The naughty rodent was caught "staggering" around the Honeybourne Railway Club near Evesham in Worcestershire by the club's secretary Sam Boulter, with a trail of destruction in its wake. See also: Headbutting pig banned from London pub "There were bottles … [Link]
Mashable » British girl feared for her life after eating 'melt your face' hot Doritos
LONDON — Doritos Roulette chips, which are 10 times hotter than a Jalapeño pepper, are so fiery that one British teenager thought she was going to die after she ate a packet. See also: Doritos-flavored Mountain Dew is a thing that apparently exists The 14-year-old's frightening experience prompted her school in Scarborough to issue a warning through its newsletter to students … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Impulse Grounded Until 2016
An anonymous reader writes: The Solar Impulse 2 has been grounded in Hawaii for at least nine months because of battery damage sustained during its record 118-hour trans-Pacific flight from Japan. The project team says the aircraft is not expected to take off on the next leg of its journey until late April or early May 2016. The BBC reports: … [Link]
Mashable » Photos of kids on a trampoline in Johannesburg are the essence of joy
In the middle of the street, twisting bodies can be seen soaring through the air with no care in the world. Kids jump on huge trampolines set between two blocks of apartments in Alexandra Township in Johannesburg, South Africa See also: Trampoline jumper nearly squashes kid during slow-mo backflip The two public trampolines offer the children a moment of joy and … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI, International Law Units Smash Infamous Hacker Bazaar Darkode
coondoggie writes: The FBI in concert with Interpol and other worldwide law enforcement teams say they have taken down the international cybercriminal site marketplace Darkode and arrested 70 people involved with the site. Darkode was an online, password-protected forum in which hackers and other cyber-criminals convened to buy, sell, trade and share malware, ransomware, information, ideas, and tools to facilitate … [Link]
Slashdot » Astronauts Forced To Take Shelter From Space Junk
An anonymous reader writes: Three astronauts living at the International Space Station were forced to scramble to safety Thursday after a "close pass" by flying Russian space debris. The men decamped into the Soyuz spacecraft, which is attached to the orbiting station, while a chunk of an old Russian weather satellite passed 1.5 miles away. Flight engineer Scott Kelly tweeted: … [Link]
Mashable » Tiger Woods is back at a major championship and still playing terribly
Tiger Woods remained consistent in the first round of the British Open on Thursday — only, consistency takes on a different meaning for Woods nowadays. The former world No. 1 finished his day by shooting a four-over par 76; that puts him 11 shots behind the leader, and serves as the worst round Woods has ever recorded at the Old Course … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Girl Receives Full Skull Reconstruction Via 3D Printing
ErnieKey writes: Doctors in China have just successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery on a 3-year-old little girl named Han Han. Han Han was suffering from congenital hydrocephalus which caused her head to grow to four times the normal size. If something wasn't done, she probably wouldn't have lived much longer. This is when surgeons at the Second People's Hospital of … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon mocks Aussie rapper's hit song 'Take U to Da Movies'
An Australian rapper famous for his viral hits has been given the tear-down treatment by Jimmy Fallon It's a fine line between legendary and terrible in the case of hip-hop artist Bangs, and you may have to understand satire before listening to his 2009 viral hit "Take U to Da Movies". This week, Fallon gave a shoutout to Bangs on … [Link]
Slashdot » New RC4 Encryption Attacks Reduces Plaintext Recovery Time
msm1267 writes: Two Belgian security researchers from the University of Leuven have driven new nails into the coffin of the RC4 encryption algorithm. A published paper, expected to be delivered at the upcoming USENIX Security Symposium next month in Washington, D.C., describes new attacks against RC4 that allow an attacker to capture a victim's cookie and decrypt it in a … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Acquires Israel's Pebbles Interfaces For Reported $60 Million
New submitter caseylane94 writes: Facebook has acquired virtual reality company Pebbles Interfaces for the sum of $60 million in a bid to keep its cutting edge virtual reality technology out of the hands of competitors. The move parallels Facebook's 2014 acquisition of VR goggle producer Oculus Rift. The resulting virtual reality product is set to hit the shelves around Christmas … [Link]
Mashable » 'X-Files' continues to tease us with new footage, and that's okay
We're still months away from the return of X-Files to Fox, but that's not going to stop the network from teasing us mercilessly with new footage. And to be clear: We're okay with that See also: The first pictures from the set of the 'X-Files' revival are out there In the latest bit of video, aired during Thursday's episode of … [Link]
Mashable » Wilco surprises fans with free 'Star Wars' album you can download right now
When it comes to surprise albums, Yoda would advise, "Do. Or do not. There is no try." Well, Wilco chose do on Thursday with the unexpected release of Star Wars, the alt-rockers' ninth studio album. The 11-song project is the band's first release since 2011. See also: 10 best-selling albums, songs and vinyl records in the first half of 2015 Star … [Link]
Slashdot » 70th Anniversary of Trinity Test: Reflecting On the Bomb
Lasrick writes: It's the 70th Anniversary of the Trinity atomic bomb test, and Dan Drollette pulls together a series of reflections, over time, by the scientists who were there. The Bulletin reports: "In the middle of May, on two separate nights in one week, the Air Force mistook the Trinity base for their illuminated [training] target. One bomb fell on … [Link]
Mashable » It's snowing in Queensland, Australia — and no one can understand why
Help! It's snowing in Australia The country has woken up to a confusing sight, with snowflakes falling and cloud-covered lawns. This isn't winter — this is the apocalypse See also: Google Street View takes a hike through Australia's spectacular Northern Territory Major cities in the land Down Under are used to average winter temperatures of around 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees … [Link]
Mashable » Racist subreddit is really excited about the new content policy
Reddit’s new CEO may be shaking things up with promises of new rules and a controversial content policy, but one of the site's most infamous communities is celebrating the new rules. "/r/coontown," a subreddit notorious for promoting racism, is celebrating after CEO Steve Huffman's AMA in which he said the subreddit was not one that would be banned from the site … [Link]
Mashable » New Samsung smartwatch will be called the Gear A, report says
Details about Samsung's next big smartwatch have been trickling out for weeks. But now a new report gives us the most detailed look yet Samsung's next wearable. The company's upcoming smartwatch had been codenamed Orbis, but will officially be called the Gear A, according to Sammobile. See also: Samsung is working on an 11K phone display with off-the-charts clarity The site … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Pluto Truthers' Are Pretty Sure That the NASA New Horizons Mission Was Faked
MarkWhittington writes: Forget about Apollo moon landing hoax theories. That is so 20th Century. Gizmodo reported that the "Pluto Truthers" have followed the astonishing images being sent back by NASA's New Horizons probe and have come to the conclusion that they are faked. After all, if the space agency could fake the entire moon landing, it would be child's play … [Link]
Mashable » What is SSL pinning?
In this episode of Ask A Dev, iOS engineer Marty Burolla gives us the 411 on SSL pinning, but not before providing us with a helpful rundown on the importance of secure web connections. For starters, Burolla describes the three things a client application and server must agree on before establishing a secure connection: How will keys be exchanged? How … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Apollo–Soyuz: A cold war handshake in space, 40 years on
A largely forgotten space story of the 1970s turned out to have a long reach, helping to pave the way for the International Space Station
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New Scientist – News » Pluto mission marks end of planet exploration era. Where next?
We've just visited the last outpost of our solar system with NASA's New Horizons mission. But don't think we're done – there's still so much more to discover
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Mashable » Was Amazon Prime Day a success or a flop? Listen to our debate
Was Amazon Prime Day a hit or a flop? It depends on who you ask. While many thought the day's offerings were underwhelming and bizarre, the numbers suggest it was a big hit See also: Amazon Prime Day: The best deals On this episode of MashTalk, we aim to settle this debate. Plus, we take a look at the best … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung begins testing its mobile payments platform
Samsung has begun rolling out a trial version of its mobile payments platform in South Korea, the company announced Thursday Samsung Pay, the company's answer to Apple Pay and Android Pay, is currently available to a select group of users with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones See also: Samsung Pay takes on Apple Pay, but goes further The trial … [Link]
Mashable » We tested how hot male models were at fashion week — literally
New York's first fashion week for men was pretty hot. Or was it? We found out using a FLIR One thermal camera for iPhone. By simply pointing the thermal camera at models, we could literally "see" how hot (or not) they were We asked models at the Orley hair show how "hot" they felt backstage. Though most said they felt hot … [Link]
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