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.
Slashdot » There Is No "Next Great Copyright Act", Remain Calm
Lirodon writes: A YouTube video has gone viral, particularly around the art community (and the subsection of the art community populated by the same type of people who tend to spread these around to begin with), making bold claims that a revision to U.S. copyright law is being considered, with a particular focus on orphan works. Among other things, this … [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus announces she's hosting the MTV VMAs in a very Miley way
Headline magnet Miley Cyrus, with her tongue out, just revealed she will host the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Cyrus, who won Video of the Year for "Wrecking Ball" in 2014, announced her role in an image she she posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fuck yeah VMAs!!!!! #VMAs on @MTV Aug 30 … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: w3af, Qlik, Neura, Onename, Uber Libraries
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » John Oliver: How the nation's weirdest fruit could help solve hunger
John Oliver wants you to eat trash. Because, as he so eloquently demonstrates, it isn't trash In his Last Week Tonight segment on food waste, he digs into a pernicious problem that is often in the news but still persists. See also: Despite great strides, transgender people are still fighting for equality Americans throw away 20 pounds of food per … [Link]
Slashdot » Bringing Back the Magic In Metamaterials
Charliemopps writes: Though it's 30 years late, transparent aluminum, as predicted in the 1986 film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, may finally be here. There have been many attempts to create transparent metals in the past few years, and some have been somewhat successful, if only for a few femtoseconds. But now, by modifying metals like silver and aluminum … [Link]
Mashable » Online takeout orders could overtake phone orders in five years or less
If you’re lounging at home and want to order food, you probably already have your phone in your hand — but not to make a phone call. Now more than ever, you're more likely to use an app for takeout Online orders are gaining momentum — so much so that they're set to overtake regular phone orders in the next few … [Link]
Mashable » Domino's offers solution to widespread 'emoji illiteracy'
Domino's is cracking down on a digital affliction that affects millions of smartphone-wielding Americans: emoji illiteracy. The pizza chain is handing out free flashcards online to help befuddled texters decipher the little cartoon symbols that increasingly pepper conversations and social media as part of its latest ad campaign. The stunt comes complete with a faux-dramatic public service announcement featuring tearful … [Link]
Mashable » Black bear goes into a food coma after eating too much dog food
Twenty pounds of dog food is too much dog food for a bear to handle, so you should probably avoid making the same mistake. A black bear in Seminole County, Florida, looted a garage and found a bag of dog food specifically crafted to promote urinary tract health. After several tries, he successfully broke into the stash and ate as much … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Certifications Are Necessary (Even If Aggravating To Earn)
Nerval's Lobster writes: Whether or not certifications have value is a back-and-forth argument that's been going on since before Novell launched its CNE program in the 1990s. Developer David Bolton recently incited some discussion of his own when he wrote an article for Dice in which he claimed that certifications aren't worth the time and money. But there's a lot … [Link]
Mashable » 'Magic Mike XXL' star shuts down gay stereotypes during an interview
While interviewing Magic Mike XXL stars Matt Bomer and Donald Glover, one reporter made a rather uncomfortable generalization Hola Hollywood's Dulce Osuna pointedly asked Matt Bomer if he felt that gay men were harder to please than straight men, and Bomer maintained perfect composure while shutting down the reporter. "Why would I ever try to boil down an entire community … [Link]
Popular Science » Autonomous Underwater Probe Discovers American Revolution Shipwreck
North Carolina has a history of shipwrecks. The area off the coast of North Carolina is known as the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic' for a reason. It is the final resting place of countless ships, sunk by storms and treacherous shoals and sandbars. Underwater archaeologists have located many of these wrecks, including the pirate Blackbeard's ship, The Queen Anne's Revenge. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dad Creates Geektastic Superhero “Mugshots” [Picture Gallery]
Lance Curran recently started a project where he uses his extensive collection of geeky mugs to create “mugshots” of his kids while they’re having breakfast in the morning, and have I to say, the photos look totally fantastic! If you’re interesting in getting any of these mugs, such as the “Robocup” mug above, we’ll list a few at the bottom … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter just removed your homepage wallpaper, and people are furious
If Twitter.com is looking a little different right now, it's not just you. The company has removed wallpapers from users' home and notifications timelines on Twitter.com Monday, Twitter confirmed Monday. Users now see a stark all-white background in place of their usual customized backgrounds, when viewing their profile, notifications and main timeline See also: Twitter makes it easier to lock down … [Link]
Mashable » Why Elon Musk thinks the Falcon 9 rocket failure will benefit company culture
SpaceX suspects a faulty two-foot-long, one-inch-thick strut likely caused its Falcon 9 rocket to fail about two minutes after launch from Cape Canaveral on June 28. The rocket was carrying 4,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station Speaking to reporters on a conference call Monday afternoon, SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk said engineers have … [Link]
Mashable » Transgender model is first to star in national makeup campaign
She was already the first transgender model to be profiled in Vogue. Now Andreja Pejić, 23, just became the first transgender model to have her own major beauty ad campaign See also: What style means to a transgender girl Originally announced back in April, Pejić’s first campaign with beauty brand Make Up For Ever has launched. Its title: “Be. Bold. Be … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk: Faulty Strut May Have Led To Falcon 9 Launch Failure
garyisabusyguy writes: This Forbes article provides the best analysis of the loss of the last Falcon 9 mission based on information released by Elon Musk to reporters. Highlights include: 1. Sound triangulation led them to identify a strut holding helium tank as root cause where the falling helium tank pinched a line causing overpressure in the LOX tank. 2. The … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert wants to have lunch with you
Pencil in "Lunch with Stephen Colbert" for the rest of the week The Late Show host has just launched a week-long web series that aims to get Colbert acquainted with the show's audience ahead of his September debut Of course, anyone who spends their lunch watching web series probably knows who Stephen Colbert is. But that's no reason not to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Go Set a Watchman': Might Harper Lee actually be trolling us all?
In 1969, an angry and exhausted John Lennon surveyed the wreckage of the Beatles' most contentious recording session. Lennon — forever the Liverpool lad when it came to criticism — called it "the shittiest load of badly recorded shit" the world's greatest band had ever produced. Before they brought in Phil Spector to turn it into Let It Be, Lennon mulled … [Link]
Mashable » Travel jacket with 15 built-in gadgets raises $900,000 on Kickstarter
There are many many travel gadgets out there, and most of them aren't worth the trouble of hauling around: The neck pillow for a not-complete-uncomfortable nap, the eye mask for when the guy next to you insists on using the reading light, a travel blanket for staying warm. What if you could get all of those features in one Swiss Army … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the meeting that launched the war between Uber and New York's Mayor
Uber and New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, now at war, gave up their chance at peace last week For two hours last Monday, representatives from Uber and Mayor Bill de Blasio's office met for a conversation about City Hall's support for a controversial measure that would limit the number of ride-hailing vehicles on the street for a year. Meant … [Link]
Popular Science » IBM Thinks It Can Make You a Better Writer
IBM Watson Developer CloudA sample analysis using IBM's Tone Analyzer.When I woke up this morning, I never thought there would be a way to stack my letter-writing skills up against one of the greatest authors of all time. Yet, as is the way of technology, I was proved wrong. IBM’s web innovation hub, the Watson Developer Cloud, came out with a … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Reveals Cause Of SpaceX Explosion
SpaceX Rocket Explodesvia NASA TVA failed steel strut holding down a canister of helium probably caused SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to explode shortly after liftoff last month, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said today. But the Dragon capsule riding on that rocket, bound for the International Space Station, would likely have survived if only software had been programmed to unfurl its parachute.The … [Link]
Mashable » NBC might reboot 'Xena,' and fans already have ideas
Because we live in a world where everything that was once on TV can — and, at this rate, probably will — live again, NBC is considering a reboot of Xena: Warrior Princess The possible series is in the super-early stages of development, but will reportedly be a "modern reboot," according to The Hollywood Reporter, who first reported the news See … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Piggy channels Rihanna, and bitch better have this swine's money
Don't mess with Miss Piggy. Stepping in line with the growing trend of chopping up Muppets footage and forcing them to sing and rap songs that no children should ever hear, New York Magazine mashed up Miss Piggy with Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money." 'Magic Mike XXL' star shuts down gay stereotypes during an interview Stephen Colbert wants to … [Link]
Slashdot » Grooveshark Co-founder Josh Greenberg Dead At 28
alphadogg writes: The tech startup world has been shaken today by news that 28-year-old Josh Greenberg, co-founder of recently defunct music sharing service Grooveshark, was found dead on Sunday in the Florida apartment he shared with his girlfriend. No foul play is suspected, but the local medical examiner is conducting an autopsy, according to the Gainesville Sun. Grooveshark was shut … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Cloudera Creates Ibis Project to Tie Python to Hadoop Using APIs
It was probably only a matter of time before the industry as a whole realized that APIs have a big role to play in making big data more accessible. To facilitate that process, Cloudera today announced Ibis, an open source project that makes use of new APIs to enable Python developers to execute applications on Hadoop.
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Mashable » Evernote hires a Google exec to prepare the company for an IPO
Former Google executive Chris O'Neill is taking over as CEO of productivity app Evernote as the company trains its sights on growing from a budding startup to a large publicly traded company. Co-founder and longtime CEO Phil Libin announced in a blog post Monday that he will hand O'Neill the reigns next week and transition to the role of executive chairman. … [Link]
Mashable » 'All Work All Play' peers at the human side of esports, but not enough
At what point can we call esports a mainstream spectator activity? That seems to be the central question filmmaker Patrick Creadon's new documentary, All Work All Play: The Pursuit of Esports Glory, continually circles around. The potential is there, as Creadon tells it. The documentary's opening frames cycle through stock clips of competitive excellence from every conceivable discipline, from Olympic athletes to chess grandmasters. … [Link]
Mashable » Zach Johnson's dancing caddie is the real British Open MVP
Zach Johnson won the British Open in improbable fashion after a playoff on Monday — but it's his delightful dancing caddie who has won the Internet's collective heart Johnson was victorious in a three-man playoff against Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman, taking the title at Scotland's iconic St Andrews course. Johnson only reached the playoff after sinking a long birdie putt … [Link]
Mashable » Groomsman's backflip fail will ruin your wedding dreams
If the inundation of photos on your Facebook feed and the cringeworthy matching dresses weren't annoying enough, there's another hazard for bridesmaids everywhere: groomsmen who don't look behind them before they bust a move. This wedding party pair made quite an entrance by dancing into the reception room. Their entrance would have been quite delightful if the groomsman hadn't taken … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Rick and Morty’ Return This Week and You’d Be Crazy Not To Watch
Rick and Morty is pretty much the greatest thing to ever happen to nerd culture. Created by Community’s Dan Harmon and Adventure Time alumni Justin Roiland, this show uses every great fantasy and science fiction trope in the world, and never have any of the concepts been funnier than how they are applied on this show. I was lucky enough … [Link]
Mashable » One small step for Kickstarter, one giant leap for Neil Armstrong's spacesuit
Forty-six years ago, Neil Armstrong's left boot became the first human contact with the moon In honor of the anniversary, Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., launched a Kickstarter campaign to preserve and display the spacesuit that made it all possible. See also: NASA Remembers Neil Armstrong With Poignant Music Video Reboot the Suit aims to put the iconic … [Link]
Mashable » Rethink summer kickball with kiddie pools and slip n' slides
Given the sweltering heat, there are few things that can get people to actually move in July. Unless of course there's water involved. But as a kid at summer camp, there is no air conditioning and Netflix to melt away the summer days, so counselors at a camp in Russell, Pennsylvania combined slip n' slides, kiddie pools and kickball for … [Link]
Slashdot » How Developers Can Rebuild Trust On the Internet
snydeq writes: Public keys, trusted hardware, block chains — InfoWorld's Peter Wayner discusses tech tools developers should be investigating to help secure the Internet for all. 'The Internet is a pit of epistemological chaos. As Peter Steiner posited — and millions of chuckles peer-reviewed — in his famous New Yorker cartoon, there's no way to know if you're swapping packets … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Brief History of Everything (Ft. Neil deGrasse Tyson) [Video]
Watch as Neil deGrase Tyson narrates the story of everything, also known as the genesis of the universe. [MinutePhysics] The post A Brief History of Everything (Ft. Neil deGrasse Tyson) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deep Stereo Technology Takes Static Pictures and “Animates” Them [Video]
This is amazing. Using simple imagery and Google’s layered artificial neural network, the deep stereo technology can create some relatively fluid footage of a scene using two or more pictures of the location and then “creating” what is missing in between to make everything look like it was actually filmed. Just look at the video and be amazed. [John Flynn] … [Link]
Mashable » Man goes down water slide backward, regrets it immediately
Before heading down an enormous waterslide head first, acknowledge that you might end up in serious pain Matt Hess didn't think twice when he decided to head down the Royal Flush at BSR Cable Park in Waco, Texas totally backward, unaware that he'd likely smack his head on the slide's steep incline along the way. As he writes in the … [Link]
Mashable » Adam Sandler calls 'Ridiculous Six' scandal a 'misunderstanding': 'There’s no mocking of American Indians'
Adam Sandler wants to clear up the controversy surrounding his upcoming Netflix film The Ridiculous Six. In April, about a dozen American Indian actors walked off the set of Sandler's film (which he co-wrote and is producing), saying the movie shed an offensive light on their culture. In the film, Sandler plays a white man raised by Apache Indians. A petition … [Link]
Mashable » The Undertaker rises at WWE Battleground, buries Brock Lesnar
The Undertaker is back in the spotlight For the last five years, the 50-year-old WWE star has only made once-a-year appearances at WrestleMania to defend his legendary winning streak at the event. But, after Brock Lesnar ended the streak at WrestleMania 30 in 2014, The Undertaker used Sunday night's WWE Battleground as a stage to seek revenge The Deadman interrupted Lesnar's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » “Cured” woman is HIV-free for 12 years without taking drugs
An 18-year-old born with HIV has no detectable level of the virus in her blood – even though she stopped taking antiretroviral drugs before she was 6
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Sponsors OpenStack
Google announced last week that it is sponsoring the OpenStack Foundation, the organization that supports the OpenStack cloud operating system.
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Slashdot » Microsoft Officially Releases Visual Studio 2015 and .NET 4.6
rjmarvin writes: Microsoft has announced RTM of Visual Studio 2015, the latest version of its flagship IDE, along with the release of .NET 4.6. The release includes a new set of DevOps services featuring the Build vNext cross-platform build service, the IntelliTest automated unit testing tool, and a Dev/Test service delivered both via the cloud in Visual Studio Online and … [Link]
Mashable » If you listened to Serial, you probably did so on an iPhone
If you spend your commute tied to your earbuds listening to podcasts, you probably do it on an iPhone. The iPhone makes up the lion’s share of mobile podcast listening in the United States, according to a new study by podcast discovery app Clammr, first spotted by 9to5Mac. In fact, 82% of podcast listening happens on an iPhone, compared to 16% … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Maps API Powers Real-Time Weather For Weather Channel
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Mashable » Alex Morgan lands FIFA 16 cover in a first for women's soccer
Fresh off her Women's World Cup victory on July 5, USA star Alex Morgan is set to become the first woman to grace the cover of EA Sports' wildly popular FIFA video game series Morgan will share the cover of FIFA 16 with Argentina and FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, marking the first cover appearance by a female soccer player since … [Link]
Mashable » Just dogs eating ice cream for 2 delightful minutes
In the dog days of summer, consider kicking back and zoning out to nearly two delightful minutes of dogs slobbering their way through bowls of ice cream. Mashable invited a group of famous pups to snack on treats and ice cream, courtesy of PetSmart, which offers its own dog-safe ice cream to pets during "Treat Time" at their PetsHotels. A … [Link]
Mashable » Early electric cars were so easy to use, they were considered 'ladylike'
c. 1900An electric car being charged.Image: Library of CongressElectricity is the thing. There are no whirring and grinding gears with their numerous levers to confuse, no dangerous and evil-smelling gasoline and no noise.Thomas Edisonc. 1895Thomas Edison poses with his first electric car, the Edison Baker, and one of its batteries.Image: General Photographic Agency/Getty ImagesElectric cars are not a recent innovation. They … [Link]
Mashable » A Florida man shot a volunteer in the butt because he doesn't like sea turtles
Imagine not liking sea turtles. Then imagine not liking sea turtles so much that you would attack someone who does like sea turtles. That's what happened on July 17 in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, when a man approached and subsequently attacked two volunteers watching over a sea turtle nest. See also: What's More Adorable Than 1 Baby Turtle? 150 Baby Turtles. According to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Sports Drink Commercials Were Honest
You might as well mix water, juice and salt, you’ll probably end up with something healthier by “brewing” the drink yourself. There are plenty of recipes online for those who are interested! [Cracked] The post If Sports Drink Commercials Were Honest appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Carol Burnett to be honored with lifetime achievement award at SAG Awards
Trailblazing comedian Carol Burnett will join the likes of Debbie Reynolds and Dick Van Dyke when she receives the honorable Life Achievement Award at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards next year. See also: Feel the 'Tension' of Jimmy Fallon and Carol Burnett's Lost Soap Opera Burnett, who counts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey as fans, will be the 52nd … [Link]
Mashable » 'Madden 16': How do incoming rookie stats compare to the real-life players?
We've reached the annual awkward moment when members of the incoming NFL rookie class learn — and are horrified by — their overall skill ratings in EA Sports Madden series. The first 10 players have been revealed, ranked not by their draft order but by their Madden NFL 16 in-game ratings. And, as has become the tradition, EA's reaction video — in … [Link]
Mashable » Black officer who helped white supremacist at KKK rally: 'Service is at the heart of what we do'
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's decision to remove the Confederate flag from the statehouse following the shooting of nine black churchgoers in Charleston was met with protests and counter protests over the weekend. But all eyes are now on Leroy Smith, a black police chief who came to the aid of a white supremacist who was suffering from the near-100 degree … [Link]
Mashable » Why New York's first men's fashion week didn't work
It's been decades since there was a fashion week dedicated to New York menswear designers So where was the inspiration on the runways that would set New York men's fashion apart from the world? Apparently not at the shows last week "So far it's just okay," said Noah Johnson, fashion features editor at Details magazine, at the Perry Ellis show. … [Link]
Mashable » Grooveshark cofounder dies at 28
Josh Greenberg, cofounder of the controversial and recently shuttered music streaming service Grooveshark, was found dead in his Florida home on Sunday. He was 28 years old. There was no evidence of foul play or suicide, according to the Gainesville, Florida police department Josh Greenberg, co-founder of #Grooveshark was found dead in his Gainesville home Sunday evening. No evidence of foul … [Link]
Slashdot » Netragard Ends Exploit Acquisition Program After Hacking Team Breach
Trailrunner7 writes: After the fallout from the HackingTeam breach, Netragard, a company that buys and sells exploits, has decided to shut down its exploit acquisition program. Leaked documents show that Natragard was selling exploits to the Italian maker of intrusion and surveillance software. In addition, documents further showed that the company sold its products to a variety of oppressive regimes, … [Link]
Popular Science » Mercury Scrubbers On Power Plants Clean Up Other Pollutants, Too
SmokestacksSeñor Codo/FlickrCC by SA 2.0Cleaning up one toxic substance from the air is clearing up other problems we didn't even know we had.In a study published this month in Environmental Science & Technology researchers found that upgrades intended to reduce the amount of mercury in emissions from a coal-fired power plant also managed to get rid of other pollutants at the … [Link]
Mashable » HTC delays Under Armour-branded wearable after testing and user feedback
As big tech companies invest more resources into developing wristband wearables, HTC is getting cold feet with its own wearable plans. In March, the company teamed up with Under Armour to built the HTC Grip. The manufacturer showed it off at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and gave it a spring launch date. See also: The HTC Vive, not Oculus Rift, … [Link]
Mashable » Comedians deliver customer service justice to whiny consumers
This is exactly why you can't believe everything you read on the Internet. With customers nit-picking service and finding just about anything offensive, it's nice to know there's a customer service maverick out there who's saying exactly what we're all thinking. See also: Customer service from hell: 96 minutes and 3,800 words with a rep, but still no cancellation Comedians Ben … [Link]
Mashable » Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are divorcing, and the songs will be devastating
Get ready for some really depressing country songs: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are calling it quits after a decade together The country music superstars dated for six years before they married in 2011. Since then, their fame has skyrocketed considerably with several platinum albums between them and his gig hosting The Voice. See also: What is love? A miserable lie, … [Link]
Mashable » Ian McKellen almost didn't play Gandalf or Magneto because of Tom Cruise
Ian McKellen was this close to not playing Gandalf or Magneto — and it all would've been Tom Cruise's fault. The actor tells People about how he narrowly avoided missing his calling "I got offered a part in Mission: Impossible II with Tom Cruise, but they wouldn’t let me see the whole script because I might have spilled the beans. I … [Link]
Popular Science » Engineered Yeast Produces Viper Venom
Traditional snake venom extractionKalyan Varma via Wikimedia CommonsPut snake genes in yeast and what do you get? Believe it or not, you get a blood-clot-fighting medicine based on snake venom, according to a study published recently in Scientific Reports.In the wild, the pit viper Agkistrodon acutus has a reputation for being deadly—sometime it’s called the “five pace” because those bitten collapse … [Link]
Popular Science » Colonizing The Moon May Be 90 Percent Cheaper Than We Thought
This Could Be Us In A Few YearsArtist concept of a moon colony via NASAOnly 12 people have walked on the moon, and we haven't been back since 1972. But a new NASA-commission study has found that we can now afford to set up a permanent base on the moon, by mining for lunar resources and partnering with private companies.Returning humans … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Car Headlights Getting Smarter Thanks to New Technologies
Ford is working on “intelligent” car headlights that will automatically adjust to the layout of the road and hazards such as cyclists and even animals. The company’s cars already have some smart features to adjust the headlights automatically rather than rely solely on driver actions. For example, many models will automatically switch from high beam to dipped when needed to … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Government Releases Rules To Get Self-Driving Cars Onto Public Roads
rippeltippel writes: Ars Technica UK reports that the UK government has released the rules to get self-driving cars onto public roads. As the article reports, drivers will be required to have "a high level of knowledge about the technology used" (i.e. they'll be techies) and — most notably — will have to mimic the act of driving, to avoid confusing … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran helped a couple of his fellow British pop stars get engaged
If you propose to the love of your life but Ed Sheeran isn't there to serenade you, does it really mean anything? The ginger singer loves facilitating engagements. He's given fans a hand before — and now he has extended his services to assist his celebrity pals. Apparently, all you need to do is provide a little fried chicken. On Saturday … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What Earth Looks Like From A Million Miles Away
EarthNASAThe Earth as seen from the DSCOVR satellite.Earth has a new formal portrait. Taken by the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC), this photo is the first image of Earth sent back from the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite, which NASA released earlier today. EPIC is the first device on a satellite capable of taking an image of the entire Earth … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Simmons channels your inappropriate grandpa for this never seen 'SNL' sketch
You know that older relative who's stuck in a bygone era, who always seems to have something inappropriate to say? We all have one — or know someone who does J.K. Simmons channels that baffling grandparent/aunt/uncle/cousin above — and the result is winningly awkward See also: Dwayne Johnson is a self-doubting daisy in this never-before-seen 'SNL' sketch Reactions from Kenan … [Link]
Mashable » Queen off-roads to get past slowcoach family like a total badass
LONDON –– First we had that video of the Queen's Guard scaring an over-familiar tourist, then Prince Philip swore at that photographer – now it's her majesty's turn to prove she's secretly a total badass. See also: This is why you should never try to touch the Queen's Guard The Queen was cruising down to church in her Jag on Sunday … [Link]
Mashable » From mac and cheese to mushy peas, tasty deep-fried delicacies across the UK
LONDON — It's a sad day for The Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. The fish and chip shop, which claims to have invented the famous deep-fried Mars bar in the mid-1990s, has been forced to remove a banner advertising its invention. The "birthplace of the deep-fried Mars bar" sign that hung outside the premises must be removed for – according … [Link]
Mashable » Moving forward: Mashable launches dedicated transportation channel
There are forces that move us, there are machines that move us and sometimes, they’re one and the same. As we balance our evolving way of life with the needs of our planet, the intersection of innovation, sustainability and manufacturing will soon reach its most important stage in history. At the heart of this cultural moment, Mashable is prepared to offer … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Archerfish up their game to outgun rivals stealing their catch
Their accurate water jets rarely fail to down prey above water, but archerfish had to sharpen up to outdo their more numerous rivals under the surface
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Popular Science » Smart Headlights Can Remember Roads They've Seen
Video of The new car headlights that can see roundabouts and spotlight deerIn the late '40s, the Tucker Torpedo featured a third headlight dubbed the Cyclops Eye.The centrally mounted unit was connected to the steering rack, and thus could pivot its beam around corners. It was just one of the many innovative safety features found on Preston Tucker's doomed machine. … [Link]
Lifehacker » The Best Alarm Clock App for Android
A perfectly serviceable alarm clock and timer comes with your Android phone, so you might not think to download another one. That may be true, but if you’re looking for more features, more customization options, and more powerful alarms than your stock clock comes with, Gentle Alarm is here—and we think it’s the best. Read more… [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe rapping Eminem at karaoke is spellbinding
Just call him Daniel Rapcliffe The actor — who has proven his magical rapping skills before — is now taking his powers to the karaoke stage, performing Eminem's "The Real Slim Shady." He girlfriend Erin Drake joined him on stage over the weekend acting as his hype-man See also: 7 things we learned from Daniel Radcliffe's Reddit AMA So my … [Link]
Mashable » Attention, Pokémon trainers: An Amazon Echo can also work as a Pokédex
The Pokédex is any Pokémon trainer's best tool, a vital device that lets a player know exactly what they're up against in a tense battle. But if you don't have time to type, why not just turn the voice command-powered Amazon Echo into your own Pokémon encyclopedia? That's exactly what YouTube user Vince Hale Jr. did, turning his Amazon Echo … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram's powerful new search is now on the web
Instagram’s website just got a lot more useful. The app's newly overhauled search, which makes it much easier to search for specific accounts, hashtags and locations, rolled out to Instagram.com Monday. See also: Instagram overhauls its search features to focus on trends The update marks the first time the company has added search features to it website. Like the in-app search, … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Often Do You Update Your OS?
An anonymous reader writes: A couple friends of mine have been having a debate recently. One is constantly updating all of his operating systems (desktop, phone, and otherwise), often as soon as a new patch is available. He tries betas and nightlies. He has a different ROM on his phone every other week. The other friend is much more conservative … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Can Now Control Mice Brains Wirelessly
Thin, flexible, mind-altering probeJeong lab, University of Colorado Boulder via NIHResearchers have a hard time understanding how tiny changes to networks of neurons in an animal's brain can affect its behavior. Now a team of researchers has figured out a way to tinker with the neural networks of mice in real time, using a wireless controller that can both shine light … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When You Need to High Five a Scientist [Video]
The perfect way to start your week when your a scientist! [zBriGuy | Via NA] The post When You Need to High Five a Scientist [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Chicago Transportation Uses Google Maps API to Coordinate Infrastructure
Since 2011, Chicago has been improving the efficiency of civic projects through the intelligent use of Google Maps Web Services APIs, according to a recent post by Lawrence Olzsac and William Cheaks Jr., guest blogging for Google’s Code the Road series.
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Mashable » Earth just had its warmest June on record, and warmest year so far
At this point, it's safe to assume you'll see a story like this (just with a different month in the headline) again and again, given that Planet Earth's thermostat seems to be stuck on "record warm." Three of the official climate reporting organizations around the world, including the Japan Meteorological Agency, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), have … [Link]
Mashable » Bruce Springsteen played a surprise 2-hour gig at a Jersey Shore bar
When Bruce Springsteen crashes your gig, you sort of just need to just let him play for two hours. Especially if your gig is at an Asbury Park bar The legendary musician joined Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers onstage there songs into their set Saturday night. Watch the above clip of the rockers playing "Darkness on the Edge of Town." … [Link]
Mashable » Gawker's top editors resign in wake of controversial story about a New York media executive
Gawker’s top editors resigned on Monday after the site's removal of a post that detailed a New York media executive's attempt to book an escort. Gawker Media Executive Editor Tommy Craggs and Gawker.com editor-in-chief Max Read stepped down from their positions and cited the removal of the story and the breach of the "firewall" between the company's editorial operations and its … [Link]
Mashable » 'Go Set a Watchman' has sold over 1 million copies in under a week
Go Set a Watchman hit bookstores (and e-readers, and audio book libraries) less than a week ago. But already, the long-awaited second novel by beloved To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee has sold more than 1.1 million copies across all three formats in the United States and Canada. Publisher HarperCollins says that the sales of the controversial followup to To … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Movies Get “Little Golden Book” Adaptations
Yep geeks, even though those are for kids, I’m fairly sure quite a few adults will get these for themselves, which are due for release at the end of this month (July 2015) but are currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com. 
[Star Wars Little Golden Books] The post Star Wars Movies Get “Little Golden Book” Adaptations appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: US Military Is Wasting Millions On Satellite Comms
An anonymous reader writes: Fast information exchange is the key to a powerful military, and satellites have been an incredible boon to the commanders of modern fighting forces. But a new report from the Government Accountability Office says the U.S. military is vastly overpaying for its satellite communications, to the tune of tens of millions of dollars. They say the … [Link]
Mashable » We are on the cusp of a weird fried chicken-pocalypse
Fried chicken is having a moment Crispy, deep-fried poultry is all over food blogs, Instagram and restaurant menus. It's approachable, it's affordable, and it's something that bonafide gourmands and PB&J-type eaters enjoy with equal gusto What the cronut was to 2013, fried chicken may be to the rest of 2015. See also: KFC just mashed up fried chicken and pizza to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Universal plaque-busting drug could treat various brain diseases
A drug that breaks up different types of brain plaque shows promising results in animals and could prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
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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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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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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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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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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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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 » Chance of polar bears surviving food shortage recedes with ice
Hopes that polar bears could save energy via "walking hibernation" have been crushed – leaving them more vulnerable to climate change than thought
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New Scientist – News » Gene therapy cures blindness by healing eyes and brain together
As well as repairing retinal cells, gene therapy reawakens visual pathways in the brain, enabling people with type of heritable blindness to see again
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New Scientist – News » Discovered: the unique feature that makes human screams so awful
What is it about a scream that makes your blood run cold? Scientists have found the feature that makes them unlike any other human sound
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New Scientist – News » Australian PM bans renewable energy body from investing in wind
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is ordered to boost profits but banned from investing in solar and wind – it's a set up, say critics
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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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New Scientist – News » Pluto wows with first close view of ice mountains on its surface
The first high-resolution photos of the dwarf planet's surface are stunning – but they are nothing like we expected
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New Scientist – News » To vanquish AIDS by 2030, “pay now or pay forever”
The next five years are key if we are to stop AIDS. An extra $30 billion is needed above current annual spend but the paybacks will be huge, says the UN
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New Scientist – News » Coal renaissance means switching to plan B on climate change
Coal use is growing globally and, to avoid catastrophic warming, climate scientists say we must change the way we tackle carbon emissions
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New Scientist – News » Fussy eating may have doomed ape-like humans
Australopithecus bahrelghazali was perhaps the most enigmatic of early hominins, feeding only on sedges rather than a broad diet like its nearest relatives
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New Scientist – News » Cyberchondriacs act as early warning of drugs’ side effects
Social media combined with new tech can help to spot unexpected drug reactions years before the official reporting system
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New Scientist – News » The battle to store the world’s tweets for the future
Five years ago the Library of Congress promised to archive the entirety of Twitter for future generations to study. It's still not here, what's the hold up?
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Popular Science » From The Archives: Fighter Planes Defend The Home Front
February 1941Popular Science In early 1941, the United States had yet to enter into World War II, but weapons and warplanes were already a topic of national interest. One of those planes was the F4F-3 Wildcat, which the Naval Air Force deployed to monitor the coasts. The fighter, which graced the February 1941 cover of Popular Science, could drop 100-pound bombs … [Link]
Mashable » Rumor: A gold Apple Watch Sport that could cost much less than $10,000
Fancy yourself a gold or rose gold Apple Watch, but don't have a spare $10,000 lying around? Don't worry. You may be able to buy a cheaper version this fall. See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review A report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple may release gold and rose gold-colored Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking and Russian billionaire launch $100 million search for E.T.
World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking announced Monday that he is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to jump-start efforts to detect extraterrestrial life. The new initiative, made possible through Russian investor Yuri Milner and his Breakthrough Initiatives, will devote $100 million to the quest to detect evidence of extraterrestrial life "There is no bigger question," Hawking said at a press conference … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Clarkson covered Nick Jonas, and you can call us obsessed
Kelly Clarkson won American Idol more than a decade ago, but we still get jealous of her incredible pipes Clarkson filled a fan request and covered Nick Jonas's hit "Jealous" at Radio City Music Hall on July 16, amping up the soul of the impossibly catchy tune. Clarkson makes a very sympathetic possessive lover thanks to her emotional delivery. Dog … [Link]
Mashable » The McDonald's Secret Menu: Stop dreaming, start ordering
Prepare your stomach because the McDonald's "Secret Menu" may be far from myth. In a recent Reddit AMA with a UK-based McDonald's manager, the employee revealed that customers can indeed order a secret menu item, though the items aren't as secret as you might think. See also: British graffiti artist pranks McDonald's emoji billboard 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Natural vs. Man-Made Chemicals in Your Food: Which are Better? [Science Video]
‘Chemical free’ diets and ‘detoxing’ have become a popular part of culture, but you may be quite surprised at what you’re actually eating. Watch as ASAP Science debunks the myths and misconceptions in the above video. [AsapSCIENCE] The post Natural vs. Man-Made Chemicals in Your Food: Which are Better? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Dog refusing to play fetch is all of us
Stop trying to make fetch happen — it's NOT going to happen This little tot is determined to make his beloved family pup fetch the ball. However, the dog seems to have other ideas … such as not moving from the couch That's okay, though. This little human is very forgiving, and offers his dog a snuggly hug instead. Because … [Link]
Mashable » A song for anyone with attractive friends
Having hot friends can be a real drag. YouTube musician Nikola in the Pond has a ton of attractive friends and while she loves all of them, it can be a little difficult relating to their lives. Luckily she has a healthy sense of self-deprecating humor to get through the day. Also, there's wine. Dog refusing to play fetch is … [Link]
Mashable » Where does your company fall on the time-to-hire spectrum?
In today's data-focused companies, it does't matter which department you're heading up, you need metrics to prove you're making a difference — or a dent. (If you're wondering what the ROI of calculating ROI is, don't bother asking.) The HR department is no different. With "people analytics" being all the rage, this once data-lagging department is positioned to prove its value … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Moore 'in absolute shock' after 21-year-old found dead in her pool
After a 21-year-old man was found dead in the swimming pool of Demi Moore's Los Angeles home this weekend, the actress has released a statement saying she is in "absolute shock." "I was out of the country traveling to meet my daughters for a birthday celebration when I got the devastating news,” Moore said. “The loss of a child is an … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Watch Still Waiting On App Developers
An anonymous reader writes: It's been almost three months since the Apple Watch launched, and the tiny device hasn't taken people's wrists by storm. That's not to say it's a failure — experts estimate Apple has sold between three and five million of them, and we may get more detailed sales information during their earnings call, tomorrow. But many major … [Link]
Mashable » Newark starts a new life as a technology hub and favorite cause of millionaires
Newark, struggling with crime and poverty, hasn't always been an example of American government at its best The New Jersey city has repeatedly ranked as one of the most dangerous U.S. metropolitan areas in recent years. One publication declared it the worst city to start a business. "Newark is best known for being the site of an airport near New York, … [Link]
Mashable » 11 New York City-based documentaries to watch on Netflix
Want to know more about one of the world's most famous cities, home to more than 8 million people and approximately 32 million slices of pizza? Even though there are hundreds of movies set in New York, if you want a real sense of the city and its history, you should consider these documentaries, all currently streaming on Netflix See also: … [Link]
Mashable » What Penn Station used to look like will make you weep with longing
C. 1910Image: Library of CongressPenn Station did not make you feel comfortable; it made you feel important.Hilary Ballon, art historianWhen New York City transportation terminal Pennsylvania Station opened in 1910, it was widely praised for its majestic architecture. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, it featured pink granite construction and a stately colonnade on the exterior. The main waiting room, inspired by the Roman … [Link]
Mashable » Leonardo DeCatrio stars in all-feline version of 'Titanic'
Even after nearly two decades, Titanic still pulls at our heartstrings. And now, we can see the scenes we know and love reenacted entirely by cats. Watch feline stars Leonardo DeCatrio and Kate Whiskers take us through Jack and Kate's tumultuous and passionate relationship, from their first "Meow do you do?" to their tragic separation as the doomed ship sinks. Considering how cats … [Link]
Mashable » UK health workers take to Twitter to remind Health Secretary they already work weekends
LONDON — In a speech that aimed to "set out the direction of reform for the future NHS" last week, UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt detailed the Conservative government's commitment to providing seven-day care for patients. Hunt's speech stated that all newly hired hospital consultants will be required by contract to work weekends; by the end of parliament, Hunt said, the … [Link]
Mashable » New scripted reality show 'Lookalikes' features some freaky celebrity doppelgangers
LONDON — Channel 4 launches a new genre-bending TV show Monday night called Lookalikes, an "observational documentary meets structured reality" show (their words) centred on a real-life lookalike agency run by a fake David Beckham in Eastbourne. See also: OMG that's my face: Woman finds a stranger who looks exactly like her Programme makers say the show, which navigates the same … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's first Windows 10 ads pull out the big guns: cute little kids
You won't see many Windows 10 features in Microsoft's new TV spot. Instead, you'll see kids from around the world, with a narrator explaining how their lives will be impacted by changing technology. "Imagine: These kids won't have to remember passwords," the narrator says. "For them, every screen is meant to be touched, and web pages are meant to be … [Link]
Slashdot » GCC 5.2 Released
AmiMoJo writes: The release of GCC 5.2 brings lots of bug fixes and a number of new features. The change list is extensive, featuring improvements to the C compiler, support for new languages like OpenACC, improvements for embedded systems, updates to the standard library and more. 
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Mashable » 12 live-action Disney films that are coming whether you like it or not
Much like Republican presidential candidates, live-action Disney films keep coming out of the woodwork The studio is re-upping many of its classic animated films and characters, breathing new life into an array of old features. Considering the major success of live-action movies like Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent and Cinderella, Disney is probably sitting on a boatload of potential blockbusters See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Twilight Zone of Computer Problems [Comic]
[Source: Justin Boyd – Invisible Bread] The post The Twilight Zone of Computer Problems [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Sepp Blatter was showered with dollar bills during a FIFA meeting
A British comedian made it rain at a FIFA press conference on Monday, and Sepp Blatter was not impressed. Simon Brodkin, who goes by the stage name Lee Nelson, rushed to the front of the room and showered Blatter with dollar bills before promptly being removed from the building See also: FIFA spent more on its dumb propaganda movie than Women's … [Link]
Slashdot » Stephen Hawking and Russian Billionaire Start $100 Million Search For Aliens
An anonymous reader writes: Stephen Hawking is joining forces with Russian billionaire Yuri Milner to start a $100 million effort to search the skies for signs of alien life. The initiative is called Breakthrough Listen, which will pay for large amounts of access to the Green Bank Telescope and the Parkes Telescope to scan the skies for signals over the … [Link]
Mashable » Rich people's pets will soon have a better New York City airport terminal than you
Jet-setting stallions and high-flying hounds at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport can look forward to a new luxury terminal that will handle the more than 70,000 animals flying in and out every year. The ARK at JFK, its name inspired by Noah's biblical vessel, will more than measure up to terminals for humans: Horses and cows will occupy sleek, climate-controlled … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deals of the Day: Save BIG on these Awesome Deals! (Movies, Gadgets, Etc…)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few awesome deals we picked for you guys today! –Sony HTCT260H Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer (Ft. Bluetooth and DTS Digital Surround.) – $299.99 $169.99 (43% off) –Masterpiece: Downton Abbey Seasons 1, 2 & 3 Deluxe Limited Edition on Blu-ray – $99.99 $24.99 (75% Off) –69% Off “Doctor Who” … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift says Lady Gaga cast a Twitter love spell on her
How have Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris become pop culture's most Instagram-able (and richest) couple so quickly? Dark Internet magic, of course. Swift tweeted this weekend that a tweet Lady Gaga sent her in March was actually love spell. See also: Other problems fairy godmother Taylor Swift should fix now that the Apple mess is settled @alexandergold Go read Gaga's tweet … [Link]
Mashable » Survey says 97% of Apple Watch owners are satisfied, thank you very much
We’re still a day away from knowing how many people bought the Apple Watch (or maybe more, if Apple neglects that data in Tuesday's quarterly earnings report), but we now have a measure of satisfaction from 800 people who say they bought the company's first wearable device And they like it — they really like it. See also: Apple Watch is … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Grohl brings his doctor onstage to sing 'Seven Nation Army' cover at Fenway Park
Another day, another wild story from the Foo Fighters' North American tour. Lead singer Dave Grohl keeps finding new ways to surprise his audiences, from performing on a giant metal throne to letting a superfan play the drums. This time, it's Grohl's orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lew C. Schon, who's getting a shot in the spotlight See also: Foo Fighters' 20th … [Link]
Slashdot » Affair Site Hackers Threaten Release of All User Data Unless It Closes
heretic108 writes: According to KrebsOnSecurity, the infamous Ashley Madison affairs hookup website has been hacked by a group calling itself The Impact Team. This group is demanding the immediate and permanent shutdown of Ashley Madison, as well as similar sites Cougar Life and Established Man, owned by the same company: Avid Life Media. If the sites aren't shut down, the … [Link]
Mashable » Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner finally meet in real life
Two great women fighting for transgender rights have finally met in person. Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox has been a trailblazer in the transgender community. She stars on a hit Netflix show, the first transgender celebrity with a figure at Madame Tussaud's and always voices support for other transgender people who live in the public eye — especially … [Link]
Mashable » These sisters are trying to snap selfies with all the 2016 candidates
Addy and Emma Nozell aren't the first New Hampshire residents to collect photos of themselves with as many presidential candidates as possible. But the in the age of selfies and social media, the Merrimack sisters are attracting a lot of attention, so much so that candidates now arrive in the state ready for their close-ups with the teens. It all started … [Link]
New Scientist – News » $100m project uses world’s best radio telescopes to find aliens
A Russian billionaire has teamed up with a host of famous names, including Stephen Hawking, to listen for aliens in the million nearest star systems
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Announcing BioCoder issue 8
Download a free copy of the new edition of BioCoder, our newsletter covering the biological revolution. We are thrilled to announce the eighth issue of BioCoder. This marks two years of diverse, educational, and cutting-edge content, and this issue is … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Data has a shape
Get notified when our free report, Future of Machine Intelligence: Perspectives from Leading Practitioners, is available for download. The following interview is one of many that will be included in the report. As part of our ongoing series of interviews … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Catalyst Linux Driver Performs Wildly Different Based On Program's Name
An anonymous reader writes: In past years the AMD Catalyst Linux driver has yielded better performance if naming the executable "doom3.x86" or "compiz" (among other choices), but these days this application profile concept is made more absurd with more games coming to Linux but AMD not maintaining well their Linux application profile database. The latest example is by getting ~40% … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Big data, small cluster
Register for the free webcast, “Extending Cassandra with Doradus OLAP for High Performance Analytics,” which will be held July 29 at 9 a.m. PT. Engineers at Dell were developing customer apps when they found that the query response times their … [Link]
New Scientist – News » $100m project uses world’s best radio telescopes to find aliens
A Russian billionaire has teamed up with a host of famous names, including Stephen Hawking, to listen for aliens in the million nearest star systems
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Beautiful Acoustic Cover of The Mission Theme (Ennio Morricone) [Video]
While I wouldn’t usually put something like this on [GAS,] I’m the one who personally requested that song from Gregory of Acoustic Labs. Ennio Morricone’s theme for The Mission is one of my favorite scores of all time, so there you go, enjoy! [AcousticLabs] The post A Beautiful Acoustic Cover of The Mission Theme (Ennio Morricone) [Video] appeared first on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harley Quinn: The Evolution of Madness (From 1992 to 2016) [Infographic]
[Source: Halloweencostumes.com] The post Harley Quinn: The Evolution of Madness (From 1992 to 2016) [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Here's some new 'Fallout 4' footage to drool over
Are you ready for some fresh Fallout 4 footage? Maybe "fresh" isn't the right word. If the footage looks familiar, that's because it's what screened during Microsoft's E3 2015 press briefing. But here it is again, broken out into its own thing by Bethesda Softworks and available to pick apart on YouTube in glorious HD. Less of a grand overview than … [Link]
Mashable » 'OITNB' star Matt McGorry shuts down people who use the hashtag #AllLivesMatter
Orange is the New Black star Matt McGorry isn't just an actor — he's also an activist. McGorry, who often speaks about feminism and other social issues online, wrote a poignant counterargument to people who have used the hashtag #AllLivesMatter as a response to the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, which was created to call attention to injustice and hate crimes against the black … [Link]
Mashable » British man proposes with 30-foot beach drawing
LONDON — There's proposing to your girlfriend, and then there's this. See also: Bride loses luggage before wedding day, Scottish islanders storm to the rescue Cornwall-based plumber Mike Wakefield took creative proposals to a whole new level recently, when he decorated the sand of a beach in Newquay with this gigantic artwork. It's not every day you get to ask the … [Link]
Mashable » Dozens of volunteer workers in Turkey killed in attack
An explosion rocked the Turkish city of Suruc, near the Syrian border on Monday, killing at least 28 people and injuring 100 others The attack took place outside a cultural center in Suruc, where dozens of young people from the Socialist Federation of Youth Associations (SGDF) had gathered to aid in the rebuilding process for Kobani See also: Syrian women tear … [Link]
Mashable » Hair is a deadly weapon for brand new 'Street Fighter 5' combatant
Ken might be rocking a stylish new 'do, but that coif isn't a source of power the way it is for one of Street Fighter V's newest contenders: Necalli. He's a mysterious mountain man clad in nothing more than a loincloth, with thick, torso-length hair separated into whip-like tentacles by metal bands. Necalli fights with animal-like ferocity (think Blanka), and he specializes in powerful close-range … [Link]
Slashdot » Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo's Re-entry Tech: the Feather
Dutch Gun writes: When most people think about rocket science, they think of the challenge of getting a spacecraft into space. However, the problem of safely re-entering the atmosphere is a daunting challenge as well. Virgin Galactic introduces us to the concept of "the feather," their term for the combination of fixed-wing and capsule based solutions both used by spaceships … [Link]
Mashable » The costumes that won London Film and Comic Con
LONDON — Minions, White Walkers and a bunch of home-made Transformers took over the city's Olympia centre over the weekend for the annual London Film and Comic Con. Hodor was in attendance ("Hodor"), as was Michael J Fox, Sigourney Weaver and stars of Harry Potter, Gremlins and Star Trek among others. See also: The 19 best cosplay outfits at London Comic … [Link]
Mashable » 11 vital steps for making your next flight better
Let’s face it — the best part of any flight is when it’s finally over From screaming kids to turbulence to nonexistent legroom, taking to the air these days has become more of a nuisance than a luxury. It doesn’t have to be all bad, though. We chatted with some industry experts, former pilots and people who fly a lot to … [Link]
Popular Science » Silicon Valley Titan Yuri Milner Bets $100M On Finding Alien Life
Are We Alone In The Universe?55Laney69/Flickr CC By 2.0For more than a decade, the giant satellite dishes of the Allen Telescope Array have been trained on the skies, attempting to eavesdrop on alien conversations. Named after Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the 42 dish antennae at the SETI Institute in California have been mankind's greatest attempt to search for intelligent life in … [Link]
Slashdot » Your Body, the Battery: Powering Gadgets From Human "Biofuel"
An anonymous reader writes: This article takes a look at the future of electronic devices powered by the human body. From the electric voltage in mammal ears called the endocochlear potential, to body heat, and muscle motion, there are a number of exciting new areas of energy research being explored. Ars reports: "Staying alive guzzles energy. In order to keep … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 July 2015
Spam Under Half of Email (PDF) — Symantec report: There is good news this month on the email-based front of the threat landscape. According to our metrics, the overall spam rate has dropped to 49.7 percent. This is the first … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: JavaScript Regular Expressions – $13.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "JavaScript Regular Expressions" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-07-21 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Hodor met Michael J. Fox and Neve Campbell and had a lovely weekend
LONDON – We'll give you three guesses what Michael J. Fox said when he met Hodor (AKA Kristian Nairn) for the first time on Sunday. See also: Hodor Is Going on a 'Rave of Thrones' Everyone's favourite lovable giant had a splendid time at London Film & Comic Con over the weekend, where he hung out with Fox, Neve Campbell, and … [Link]
Mashable » London Fire Brigade's 'no hipsters were injured' joke causes Twitter controversy
LONDON – A London Fire Brigade tweet about a fire at a pop-up restaurant in Shoreditch has caused some controversy on Twitter. See also: London fire brigade prepares for spike in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'-related call outs The tweet was sent on Sunday in the wake of a fire in Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch, which caused damage to the building … [Link]
Mashable » 26 times business people didn't know how to take a vacation
Work is important, but some people just can't seem to take a vacation. When these business people went to the beach, they were a bit confused about how to relax. See also: 10 family road trip games that you've never heard of If you visit a beach this summer, don't make the same mistakes these 9-to-5ers made. Bring a swimsuit, not a … [Link]
Mashable » Greek banks reopen after three weeks, with strict withdrawal limits
ATHENS, Greece — Greeks woke up Monday morning to a new era: Banks were finally open after being closed down for three weeks but new taxes meant coffee, tea and even condoms all cost more. In downtown Athens, people queued up in an orderly fashion as the banks unlocked their doors at 8 a.m., taking a number and reading the paper … [Link]
Slashdot » New Molecular Transistor Can Control Single Electrons
Eloking writes: An international team of scientists has been able to create a microscopic transistor made up of one single molecule and a number of atoms. Gizmag reports: "Researchers from Germany, Japan and the United States have managed to create a tiny, reliable transistor assembled from a single molecule and a dozen additional atoms. The transistor reportedly operates so precisely … [Link]
Mashable » 6 psychological tricks to be more productive
We all wish we could be more productive at both work and home — but that's much easier said than done In a 2013 survey by software company AtTask, workers reported spending just shy of half of their workweek on things other than their primary job duties or in productive meetings See also: 8 Not-So-Magical Secrets From a Former Disney Princess … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung launches a duo of super-thin Galaxy Tab S2 tablets
Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy Tab S2, a stylish, thin metal tablet that comes in two screen sizes: 8-inch and 9.7-inches. Both devices have very similar specifications, with an octa-core, 1.9GHz/1.3GHz processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2.1-megapixel selfie cam, 3GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD cards) and a fingerprint scanner. The … [Link]
Mashable » 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 8: The agony and the Ecstasy
One popular line in Halt and Catch Fire’s recent episodes has been a hearty, reassuring “This is good news!” when abrupt change is leveled against a character All of that purportedly “good news,” however, can have not-so-good consequences when it comes to trust in relationships. And in “Limbo,” one of the final episodes of the AMC drama’s second season, paranoia has … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacking Team and Boeing Subsidiary Envisioned Drones Deploying Spyware
Advocatus Diaboli writes: Email conversations posted on WikiLeaks reveal that Boeing and Hacking Team want drones to carry devices that inject spyware into target computers through WiFi networks. The Intercept reports: "The plan is described in internal emails from the Italian company Hacking Team, which makes off-the-shelf software that can remotely infect a suspect's computer or smartphone, accessing files and … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers claim attack on notorious cheating website AshleyMadison
Updated: July 20 at 2 a.m. EDT with statement from Avid Life Media. A hacking group is threatening to expose millions of users of AshleyMadison, the extramarital affairs website, unless their demands are met. The hack, first reported by KrebsOnSecurity, has been claimed by a hacker or group of hackers, calling itself "The Impact Team." The group claims to have invaded … [Link]
Mashable » First-ever legal drone delivery takes place in the U.S.
In a U.S.-first, drones made a delivery Friday with the blessing of regulators. As part of a project called "Let’s Fly Wisely," medication was delivered to a free clinic run by Remote Area Medical and the Health Wagon in Wise County, Virginia. The stunt was intended to draw attention to the difficulties of delivering healthcare in rural areas, as well … [Link]
Mashable » 8 badass Aussies who Mick Fanning is more badass than
Australian surfer Mick Fanning took his legend status up a notch on Sunday. With three world championships under his belt, he decided to up the challenge — by taking on a mammoth shark. The people eater attacked Fanning while he was competing in the final of the J-Bay Open in South Africa. He gave the shark a wallop and was on … [Link]
Mashable » These newlyweds met on an app for sports fans
Even in the age of infinite dating apps, people are still finding love in surprising places MacKenzie Walker and Joey Mitchell didn't meet on Tinder, Match or the plethora of dating apps and services available. They met on Fancred, a social app designed to connect sports fans See also: Bill Murray Crashed an Engagement Photo Shoot Because He's Bill Murray As … [Link]
Mashable » Lego 'Ant-Man' trailer delivers giant-sized action
The superhero movie plagued by early complications, Ant-Man, has turned out to be a hit, capturing the number one box office spot this weekend In honor of the win, YouTube channel Toscano Bricks posted a stunningly accurate Lego version of the movie's trailer, complete with tiny Lego insects and a battle against Ant-Man's miniature nemesis Like past clips from Toscano … [Link]
Slashdot » Class Action Against Sling Media Filed
New submitter DewDude writes: In case you missed it; Sling Media has been forcing advertisements in to video streams from Slingbox devices unless you pay for a client application; which is only an option for Apple, Android, and Windows 8 devices. Well, it appears as the issue will now head to the courts as two plaintiffs have filed a class … [Link]
Slashdot » Class Action Filed Against Sling Media
New submitter DewDude writes: In case you missed it; Sling Media has been forcing advertisements into video streams from Slingbox devices unless you pay for a client application, which is only an option for Apple, Android, and Windows 8 devices. The issue will now head to the courts, as two plaintiffs have filed a class action suit against Sling Media, … [Link]
Mashable » Enormous Algae bloom turns Turkish salt lake red
Tuz Golu, is a large, saline lake that sits outside the town of Aksaray in central TurkeySpanning over 600 square miles it is Turkey’s second-largest lake, and one of the largest hypersaline bodies of water in the world During drier months, tourists are able to walk out into the middle of the lake and explore the salt flats. See also: Beautiful … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Red Bull Alert, Flipagram, WifiMapper and more
With Reddit users still up in arms over the site's revised content policies and news of Tesla's plans for a new roadster, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. See also: The 15 best features of iOS 9, in GIFs Luckily, every weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes WifiMapper's … [Link]
Mashable » 160+ exciting jobs in New York, San Francisco, London and more
Are you looking for a new career? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Twice a week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest, below, and … [Link]
Mashable » Hero surfer Mick Fanning gives emotional interview after shark attack
In a truly Aussie understatement, pro surfer Mick Fanning said he was simply "tripping out" after surviving a terrifying shark attack on Sunday. Looking visibly shaken in an interview not long after the dramatic incident at the J-Bay Open surf competition in South Africa, the Australian seemed to be still processing the situation Fanning said he had only a small … [Link]
Mashable » Surfer who paddled towards Fanning-eating shark is a true mate
The definition of Aussie mateship: Taking on a shark for your friend. On Sunday night, Australian surfer Julian Wilson did this for his buddy and competitor Mick Fanning. The pair were competing in the final of the J-Bay Open in South Africa when a massive shark lurched at three-time world champion Fanning. See also: Watch this surfing champion escape a … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Will Have Screen Recording Tool
Mark Wilson writes: Windows 10 has not even been released yet, but that's a perfect reason to start unearthing a few secrets. Over the coming weeks and months there will undoubtedly be an endless stream of tips, tricks, and tweaks to try out, but how's this for starters? Windows 10 has a secret screen recording tool that can be used … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new iPhone ad takes passive-aggressive aim at the competition
This is how Apple humblebrags The advertising machine behind Apple's most popular product, the iPhone, is at it again with a new commercial campaign and tagline. But while most of the commercial appears to be focused on promoting the endless number of apps available for the iPhone, the ending comment from the ad's voiceover tells you what the commercial is … [Link]
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