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.
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Aurora MySQL Database Engine for Amazon RDS Now Available
Amazon has announced the availability of Amazon Aurora, a MySQL-compatible, highly scalable relational database engine designed to deliver 99.99% availability. Aurora is part of the Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS), a cloud service that allows users to easily set up and manage relational databases.
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Slashdot » The Weird History of the Microsoft Windows Start Button
Gamoid writes: Windows 3.1 was so complicated that even a Boeing propulsion scientist couldn't figure out how to open a word processor. A behavioral scientist, who once worked with BF Skinner at Harvard, was brought in to Microsoft to figure out what was going wrong — and he came up with the Start button, for which he holds the patent … [Link]
Mashable » HBO boss defends 'True Detective' Season 2, says finale is 'enormously satisfying'
LOS ANGELES — Season 2 of HBO's True Detective hasn't exactly been loved by critics, but HBO president Michael Lombardo is standing by the anthology series "I'm enormously proud of it," he told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour, taking place in Los Angeles. "If he wanted to do another season, I told [creator Nic Pizzolatto] our door is … [Link]
Mashable » Cinemax show 'The Knick' is coming to HBO for a limited time
LOS ANGELES — HBO is helping little brother Cinemax keep its prized patient alive. The first season of The Knick, the ever-gnarly Cinemax period drama set in the famed New York hospital at the turn of the 20th Century, is getting a limited run on HBO's digital platforms starting Aug. 14, the cable networks announced Thursday. Cinemax has renewed Steven Soderbergh's … [Link]
Mashable » Now 'Game of Thrones' might end after Season 8, says HBO
LOS ANGELES — Your days in Westeros are numbered — like most of the characters on Game of Thrones — but the number isn't quite as low as we once thought HBO president Michael Lombardo told reporters Thursday that while the series is currently in production on Season 6, showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss are currently planning for the series … [Link]
Mashable » 'Paper Towns' author John Green weighs in on that Cara Delevingne interview
By now, Cara Delevingne's interview with Good Day Sacramento has become infamous From accidentally calling the actress/model by the wrong name ("Carla"), to commenting on how tired and disinterested she looked, the whole scenario turned from a strained Q&A about the movie Paper Towns to a straight-up debacle. Soon, the entire Internet was referring to the incident as " painfully awkward." … [Link]
Popular Science » 4 Things We Learned About Comets From The Busted Philae Lander
Comet 67P, "The Rubber Ducky Comet" ESA/Rosetta/NAVCAM – CC BY-SA IGO 3.0 The Rosetta orbiter took this pic on July 14, 2015. The little spacecraft that couldn’t quite land on a comet has nevertheless sent back a wealth of data. The Philae lander was supposed to become the first spacecraft to touch down on a comet in November, after a … [Link]
Slashdot » The New Google Glass Is All Business
An anonymous reader writes: Google scrapped an early version of its smart glasses in January, but has developed another model just for businesses. The company hopes to get this newest version of Glass in the hands of healthcare, manufacturing and energy industry professionals by this fall. Recode reports: "The new model can fold up like a traditional pair of glasses … [Link]
Mashable » Why Friday's full moon is actually a blue moon, no matter its color
A blue moon is rising Friday, and, weather permitting, people all over the world will have a chance to see the rare lunar event. Friday's full moon probably won't look markedly different than other full moons this year, but it will be the second full moon of July making it a rare blue moon, according to a modern definition. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Iowa State Fair rejects Trump's ploy for free helicopter rides
With the Iowa State Fair fast approaching, Donald Trump was hoping to make a blustery appearance, metaphorically and literally, by offering children free rides in his lavish helicopter. But the Iowa State Fair, long a key stop for presidential candidates, doesn't like that idea. In an interview with The Daily Mail, Trump outlined his plans to take the helicopter to the … [Link]
Popular Science » A Super Hot, Rocky Planet Has Been Discovered Just 21 Light Years Away
Planet HD 219134b, a super hot rocky world just 21 light years away NASA/JPL-Caltech The galaxy is a pretty big place, so NASA's announcement today that scientists have discovered a solid, rocky planet located just 21 light years away from our own solar system is the cosmic equivalent of suddenly noticing a longtime neighbor just down the street. The world, … [Link]
Slashdot » NY Judge Rules Research Chimps Are Not 'Legal Persons'
sciencehabit writes: A state judge in New York has dealt the latest blow to an animal rights group's attempt to have chimpanzees declared 'legal persons.' In a decision handed down this morning, New York Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jaffe ruled that two research chimps at Stony Brook University are not covered by a writ of habeas corpus, which typically allows … [Link]
Mashable » The Moto X Style vs. the latest flagship Android smartphones
Motorola is stepping up its phone game with the Moto X Style (called Moto X Pure Edition in the U.S.). The third-generation Moto X has improvements across the board: bigger and higher resolution display, larger battery, microSD card slot, and most importantly, huge camera improvements. But how does it stack up against the competition? See also: Hands on with the Moto … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 30 July 2015
A Sort of Joy — MOMA’s catalogue was released under CC license, and has even been used to create new art. The performance is probably NSFW at your work without headphones on, but is hilarious. Which I never thought I’d … [Link]
Mashable » Report: New Apple TV set to be announced in September
Apple will announce a new version of its Apple TV streaming box this September, during the same event it typically announces new iPhones, according to a Buzzfeed report that cited an anonymous source close to the company In classic Apple fashion, the device is expected to be slimmer and faster, packing an A8 chip, a powerful processor currently used in the … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Wet Hot American Summer' fans prompted the return to Camp Firewood
It had been about 15 years since the cast of Wet Hot American Summer sat on the steps of the little red cabin in Camp Firewood The cabin was exactly as they remembered it, because the whole set had been recreated exactly as it was in the 2001 movie. But the circumstances surrounding their gathering couldn't have been more different. See … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Google is delivering next-generation Glass to businesses
Don’t call it a Google Glass comeback… yet. Google has been quietly delivering its new generation of Glass to a variety of businesses, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The new enterprise Glass differs from the first iteration in that it attaches to a set of glasses, rather than having its own wire frame. See also: Google: Here's … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker's Device Can Intercept OnStar's Mobile App and Unlock, Start GM Cars
Lucas123 writes: Security researcher Samy Kamkar posted a video today demonstrating a device he created that he calls OwnStar that can intercept communications between GM's RemoteLink mobile app and the OnStar cloud service in order to unlock and start an OnStar equipped car. Kamkar said that after a user opens the OnStar Remote Link app on his or her mobile … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch NASA Destroy A Plane For Science
Cessna 172 About To Crash NASA/David C. Bowman Yesterday, in Hampton, Virginia, about three hours south of Washington, DC, NASA researchers slung a plane into a harness and then sent it crashing into the ground. The researchers were specifically testing Emergency Locator Transmitters, which notify rescuers in the event of a crash. And what a crash they got! Here’s the … [Link]
Popular Science » Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Ferry Coming To Bay Area
Red and White Fleet ferry, San Francisco Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are beginning to hit California roads in small numbers, and soon one or more will be traversing its waters too. Sandia National Laboratories and the Red and White Fleet ferry company plan to operate a "high-speed" hydrogen fuel-cell ferry boat in the San Francisco Bay Area. The project will also … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Lies That Movies Tell Us: Chloroform [Video]
Yes. Movies are fictional, but just exactly HOW fictional are they, especially when it comes to chloroform? [Zamboni Grenade] The post The Lies That Movies Tell Us: Chloroform [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Obama wants the U.S. to build the world's first exascale computer
The Obama administration is preparing for life after Moore's Law, and has officially set a government-wide goal of creating an exascale computing system that would have about 100 times the performance of current 10 petaflop systems No country has yet created an exascale computer, which would mark at least a 30-fold increase in computing power from today's fastest machines See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Shell Oil ship passes under Portland bridge after dangling protesters come down
UPDATED 6:15 p.m. PT A Shell Arctic oil-drilling vessel made its way Thursday under a Portland bridge and out to sea after being stalled for more than 24 hours in the harbor by demonstrators dangling from the St. Johns Bridge After some Greenpeace USA protesters who had been suspended on the bridge since as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday voluntarily came … [Link]
Mashable » Betty White on lion-killing dentist: 'You don't want to hear some of the things I want to do to that man'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Betty White, a passionate animal activist, has harsh words for the Minnesota dentist who killed Cecil the lion while on a hunting trip in Zimbabwe this month. "You don't want to hear some of the things I want to do to that man," the 93-year-old actress told The Associated Press on Thursday. See also: Dentist who killed … [Link]
Popular Science » Science Finally Understands How Cereal Gets Soggy
Not to crunchy, not too soggy… but just right cyclonebill via Wikimedia Commons You’d have to be crazy not to love cereal in milk. But the longer those crispy puffs or flakes sit in that milky bowl, the soggier they become, and our enthusiasm gives way to disgust. Now a researcher from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst has figured out … [Link]
Mashable » Dentist who killed Cecil the lion wanted to kill an elephant, too
The American dentist who killed and beheaded a protected lion in Zimbabwe reportedly wanted to shoot and kill a elephant, too, according to a local hunter hired to help track one down. See also: Rhino poaching curbed by drones and satellite data Theo Bronkhorst, who assisted Dr. Walter Palmer in slaying Cecil, pleaded not guilty in a Zimbabwean court on Wednesday … [Link]
Slashdot » Purism Offers Free (as in Freedom) Laptops (Video)
Purism uses its own OS, PureOS, which is a Debian derivative by way of Ubuntu and other members of the Debian-derivative family, but with no taint of proprietary code. Now imagine all the binaries stripped out of the Linux kernel, making it closer to the FSF ideal of a 100% free operating system than the Linux kernel in use almost … [Link]
Mashable » Why the traditional ad agency is a dying breed
This article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. Type the phrase “the ad agency is dead” into Google and you'll get more than 47 million results. In the old days, the only mediums for advertising were print and broadcast, so agencies made a boatload charging advertisers for … [Link]
Popular Science » A Simple Way To Retrieve Info You Lost In A Black Hole
Black holes are full of conundrums. Like, what would happen if you threw a book inside one of these gravity wells? The theory of general relativity (the physics laws that govern really big things in the universe) predicts that the book would disappear forever. But quantum mechanics (the laws that govern really small things) says that's impossible–that energy, matter, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Game of Thrones Banners for Pop Culture Characters
Artist and Deviantart user Lokiable created various family banners for pop culture characters inspiring himself from those seen in the Game of Thrones universe. Check ’em out! 
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Mashable » LinkedIn stocks soar, then tumble after revenue far exceeds expectations
Social media giants just can't seem to catch a break on Wall Street this week. Despite crushing analyst expectations for revenue and earnings, LinkedIn's accompanying surge in stock price proved fleeting on Thursday, and shares stuttered to a stop at a net dip of 2% as of market closing time that evening. The networking site reported a revenue of $712 million … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Wireless PC-to-TV Solution?
jez9999 writes: I have a slightly unusual requirement. I don't want to use some console like an Xbox, Steam Machine, etc. I just have a desktop PC which I use for most of the stuff I do (gaming, video, work, etc.), and it's upstairs. From time to time, I'd like to use it downstairs. Is there a wireless solution that … [Link]
Mashable » A clothing line for little girls is pushing for gender equality, one dino shirt at a time
Cheryl Rickman, a writer and mother in Winchester, England, was at her wit's end when she went shopping with her 7-year-old daughter, Brooke, and found only pink and princess-themed clothes in the girls' section. None of the shirts offered any themes that Brooke was interested in, like dinosaurs. So she decided to take matters into her own hands and created a … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks begged to be discovered at 18 because he knows what's best for us
Tom Hanks is always looking out for you — yes, you! That's why teenage Hanks wrote an extremely polite and earnest letter to George Roy Hill, director of The Sting, asking Hill to help him make it in Hollywood. Hanks was modest; he didn't explain to Hill that America needed an extremely pleasant superstar, but he must have known. He did … [Link]
Mashable » SoulCycle: An explainer for those who never joined the fitness cult
Your favorite spinning studio-slash-cult is going public. SoulCycle filed for an IPO on Thursday with an $100 million fundraising target. The spinning studio — which was born in New York but has since expanded to a number of locations including the Hamptons, Los Angeles, and Boston — earned $112 million in revenue in 2014, according to its filing. The company, which … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build Hypermedia APIs with JSON-LD and Hydra
“The benefits for developers in adopting Web APIs are an easy way to enrich functionality, simple and quick to integration, and leveraging brand strength of established partners,” said Manfred Bortenschlager of 3Scale.
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Mashable » George H.W. Bush posts chipper recovery photo after breaking neck
Former president George H.W. Bush is understandably pumped to be alive. The 91-year-old former leader broke his neck two weeks ago, but is already back in action, despite having to wear a neck brace. Bush tweeted a beaming photo of himself in a neck brace, flashing a toothy grin and giving a very enthusiastic thumbs up to his 175,000 Twitter followers … [Link]
New Scientist – News » #RosettaWatch: Philae lander reveals comet 67P’s fluffy surface
Comet 67P has previously unseen organic molecules and fluffy surface grains – just a few of the discoveries in the first set of papers from the Philae team
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New Scientist – News » Ancient crystals show Earth’s magnetic field switched on early
Earth needed its magnetic field to protect the nascent atmosphere – but when did the field turn on? Magnetic rocks show it was earlier than we thought
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Slashdot » Indian Ocean Debris Believed To Come From Missing Flight MH370
McGruber writes that air crash investigators, though maintaining that it is "too early to tell" with certainty, have 'a high degree of confidence' that a piece of wreckage found on the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion is from a Boeing 777 — the same model as the doomed MH370 which disappeared in March 2014. Investigators will need to examine … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: FitBark, Rithmio, Laravel, Formidable Forms
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 » How drones could help end poaching
Could drones have saved Cecil? That's what some people are arguing in the wake of the shooting death of Zimbabwe's beloved lion. In recent years, officials and park rangers have experimented using drones to spot poachers and although it's early days yet, initial results are encouraging See also: American dentist regrets killing Cecil the lion, blames local guides In one Kenyan … [Link]
Mashable » This algorithm is designed to measure the creativity of a painting
From Picasso’s "The Young Ladies of Avignon" to Munch’s "The Scream", what was it about these paintings that arrested people’s attention upon viewing them, that cemented them in the canon of art history as iconic works? In many cases, it’s because the artist incorporated a technique, form or style that had never been used before. They exhibited a creative and innovative … [Link]
Mashable » Jets fans expertly troll Patriots training camp with 'cheaters' flyover
The NFL season is still more than a month away, but already the New England Patriots have an injury problem — after New York Jets fans sent the entire team to the ~BURN WARD~ with a pro-level troll move at training camp Thursday morning A group of Jets supporters flew a massive banner reading "Cheaters Look Up" over one of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ways to Reach an Audience (From Least to Most Effective) [Comic]
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Mashable » Rio de Janeiro, one year out from the 2016 Olympics: Will it be ready?
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was a sporting spectacle of epic proportion, with all the planet turning its gaze to soccer's spiritual home as Earth's best players battled for national pride and eternal glory. But there was drama away from the pitch as wellActivists protested the World Cup's human costs, and the tournament's glitz contrasted harshly with day-to-day life in … [Link]
Mashable » The iconic 'Up' house in Seattle is headed for a happy ending
A small house in Seattle that has become an iconic landmark thanks to its resemblance to the home in the 2009 Pixar film Up has likely been spared the wrecking ball. The Edith Macefield House, named for its late owner, has stood in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood since around the turn of the 20th century, even as development has left it in … [Link]
Slashdot » A Naysayer's Take On Windows 10: Potential Privacy Mess, and Worse
Lauren Weinstein writes: I had originally been considering accepting Microsoft's offer of a free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. After all, reports have suggested that it's a much more usable system than Windows 8/8.1 — but of course in keeping with the 'every other MS release of Windows is a dog' history, that's a pretty low bar. However, … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Finally Reveals Its Own Internet Drone, And It’s Huge
Facebook A look at Facebook's new internet-beaming aircraft, Aquila. While Project Loon found an initial home in Sri Lanka, Facebook has its own update for its plan to provide wireless internet from the skies. Mark Zuckerberg announced the completion of Aquila, Facebook’s first full-scale aircraft designed to deliver wireless internet with lasers, as a part of their project with Internet.org. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' tribute set to 'See You Again' will even make you miss Joffrey
This post and video contain spoilers from season 1-5 of Game of Thrones. The Fast and Furious song "See You Again" evidently possesses some type of emotion-triggering powers Case in point: Sorted.com paired the Wiz Khalifa song with scenes of dead characters from Game of Thrones that is sure to reduce you to a puddle of tears — you'll even … [Link]
Mashable » The rage is real in Angry Birds 2's free-to-play fail
The birds are back, but we're the angry ones this time. After five-plus years and more than twice that number of spin-offs, Rovio's got a proper Angry Birds sequel, with the number "2" and everything. There's a new bird, a fresh approach to level design and a vast assortment of features and functions that support the biggest change of all: Angry Birds 2 … [Link]
Mashable » MashFlix presents 'GTFO', a documentary on women in gaming
Gaming has had a tumultuous 12 months, and the very heart of many debates is how women are welcomed and treated in the space. To take a deeper look at this issue, Mashable's online and IRL film screening series MashFlix will feature GTFO, a documentary that focuses on how women have been treated in gaming. The interview-driven documentary was funded on … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new headquarters will allow visitors to gawk at its capitalist glory
Apple used to be mysterious, hidden away in Cupertino, California. Soon enough, that's changing: anyone will be able to get a front row seat to witness the capitalist glory of the world's largest technology corporation. Apple is planning to build a dedicated visitor center, including an outdoor cafe, retail spot and, the coup de grace, a "rooftop observation deck" to look … [Link]
New Scientist – News » In So Many Words: Minute world with big stories to tell
In so many words is where we retell our stories on space and physics using only the 1000 commonest words in English
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Mashable » James Woods sued a Twitter troll who called him a 'cocaine addict' for $10M
LOS ANGELES — A sick Twitter burn just isn't James Woods' style. The Oscar-nominated Salvador and Ghosts of Mississippi star has sued a Twitter troll, lodging a $10 million complaint against "Abe List" (whose account, @abelisted, has since been suspended) for calling the actor a cocaine addict, among other nasty things. SEE ALSO: Lawsuit: The 10 ways Twitter denies equal job … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Times Game Creators Cameoed As Themselves (With Bizarre Results)
It is a well known move for some game creators like to put cameos of themselves in their games to see if people will notice. Sort of an Easter egg for true fans to find and gloat over. But as this list shows, some creator cameos are odder than others. [Via OutsideXbox} The post 7 Times Game Creators Cameoed As … [Link]
Mashable » J.Law and Amy Schumer are hanging out. Everything is right with the world.
Sorry, Taylor Swift. Your girl gang just got one-upped Amy Schumer shared a picture on Instagram Thursday of her on a jet ski driven by Jennifer Lawrence. It is possibly the best and most appropriate celebrity friendship to ever have formed, and jet skiing is possibly the most sensible activity for these hilarious actresses to do together. See also: 16 Unexpectedly … [Link]
Slashdot » The Biohacking Movement and Open Source Insulin
szczys writes: Since early last century, insulin has been produced from the pancreas of animals. In the late 1970s we figured out how to synthesize insulin using bacteria or yeast. As the biohacking movement has grown, insulin production has been a common target, but for some reason we're not there yet. Dan Maloney looked into the backstory (including the amazing … [Link]
Mashable » BuzzFeed and Vox in talks to get huge investments from NBCUniversal
The darlings of digital media are getting a lavish investment from one of the veterans of the entertainment industry BuzzFeed is in talks to take a $250 million investment from NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast, a source familiar with the matter confirmed. The cash infusion would value the media company at $1.5 billion. The deal was first reported by Recode … [Link]
Mashable » Kid obsessed with a personal injury lawyer has the best party ever
Kids have tons of obsessions, from dinosaurs to space to dolls. For 2-year-old Grayson Dobra, that obsession is a New Orleans personal injury lawyer. Morris Bart is a personal injury attorney in Louisiana with a set of catchy local commercials. It's these commercials, as opposed to an interest in securing maximum compensation for damages, that led to Grayson's obsession. See also: 21 DIY ideas for … [Link]
Popular Science » Ride Along With The Philae Lander As It Crashes Into A Comet
The European Space Agency has just released a slew of new images from Philae, the little lander that was supposed to touch down on a comet earlier this year. But the history-making moment didn’t go quite as planned. After failing to anchor into Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the spacecraft bounced around a few times until finally skidding to a halt on the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Mission: Impossible!
From Cinefix: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is about to hit the theaters, so we went under cover to bring you these 7 facts about the Mission: Impossible franchise. [CineFix] The post 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Mission: Impossible! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Body cameras key to charging police in fatal shootings
Police body cameras are hotly debated. This year, their use have led to indictments of officers in two fatal shootings which may not seem much considering that officers have shot and killed at least 550 people in 2015, according to a recent study by the Washington Post. However, those two cases constitute half the number of total murder and manslaughter indictments … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook unveils more details about solar-powered drone Aquila
Facebook’s ambitious drone plans just got a little more real. The social network on Thursday revealed more details about Aquila, the airplane-sized solar-powered drone first teased at this year's F8 conference back in March See also: Critics say Facebook's Internet.org 'violates free speech and privacy' Named after the eagle in Greek mythology who carried Jupiter's thunderbolts, the Aquila drone is a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bad Blood' cover don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Another week, another installment of Postmodern Jukebox, with their uncanny ability to transform today's pop tunes into their historical counterpoint. Most recently, the cast of rotating musicians, led by Scott Bradlee, tackles Taylor Swift's hit "Bad Blood," turning the pop song into a swingin' jazz tune that vocal legend Ella Fitzgerald would be proud of The tune also happens to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA plans smart air traffic control for drones
If every home has a drone, then every home will serve as an airport – and that will need a new kind of air traffic control
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Mashable » These high-fashion photos were taken with an iPhone, here's how you can too
Fashion photographs were once left to the professionals, the likes of Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Weber or Steven Meisel But tech has made the art form a democratic one. Now anyone with an iPhone can create an entire editorial story See also: 15 crucial packing hacks to keep your wardrobe fresh The August issue of beauty magazine Allure, which just hit stands, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » British Airways Adds Seat Availability API to Ongoing NDC Trial
Earlier this month, British Airways opened up its Shop and Order APIs on a trial basis. After a successful trial launch, the airline has expanded the trial to include a Seat Availability API.
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Mashable » How to limit the information you share with apps via 'Log in with Facebook'
Ever sign into apps like Airbnb or Candy Crush via the blue "Log in with Facebook" button? It's an easy alternative to the tedium of creating an account by typing in a userID and password, and since you're likely already signed into Facebook's app, you'll have quick access to other apps in just a couple of taps. The caveat for the … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Finds, Fixes Bug In Linux Trim Code
New submitter Mokki writes: After many complaints that Samsung SSDs corrupted data when used with Linux, Samsung found out that the bug was in Linux kernel and submitted a patch to fix it. Turns out that kernels without the final fix can corrupt data if the system is using linux md raid with raid0 or raid10 and issues trim/discard commands … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Bluetooth LE has solved the 50% problem, cracking open the IoT
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. In this week’s O’Reilly Radar Podcast, O’Reilly’s Mac Slocum chats with Alasdair Allan, an astrophysicist and director at … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer wants to find the women in these dreamy vintage photos
There’s a photography mystery to be solved here. While thrift store shopping in Richmond, Virginia, photographer Meagan Abell spotted some old film negatives in a box of vintage photographs. When she took them home, she was struck by their mysterious beauty. See also: 1913 color photos reveal vivid reds like you've never seen Determined to find out the identities of the … [Link]
Mashable » Trouble waking up? This ejector bed should fix that
If you're one of the 7 billion people in this world, you probably have trouble waking up in the morning. An impetuous inventor from the UK has just solved this problem. YouTuber Colin Furze built what he's calling a "High Voltage Ejector Bed," and the name pretty much says it all See also: Go kart + jet engine = Mario … [Link]
Mashable » 170+ exciting jobs in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and more
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 be sure … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Cloud Platform Allows Customer-Supplied Encryption Keys
Any organization that wants to move its data to public cloud infrastructure invariably asks about data security. While public cloud infrastructure providers have invested heavily in the security of their platforms and data encryption, some customers prefer to control how their data is encrypted.
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Mashable » U2's innovative Innocence and Experience tour is coming to HBO
U2 has already live-streamed parts of its Innocence and Experience tour on the Internet. So it's only fitting that the band is also bringing the event to your home box office U2 is teaming up with HBO to premiere two exclusive specials this November. See also: The most innovative part of U2's tour is something the audience never sees You may … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Will Start Mapping Pollution The Same Way They Map Streets
Aclima/ Screenshot The three Google Street View cars used to monitor air pollutants in Denver. The latest news with Google’s Street View cars isn’t about mapping for its eventual autonomous successors, or even taking new photos of the world: it’s about pollution. Environmental monitoring company Aclima announced a partnership with Google Tuesday, to deploy Street View cars that measure a … [Link]
Popular Science » Insect-Like Robot Can Jump On Water
Seoul National University A water strider next to the first robot to use surface-tension dominated water jumping Since Biblical times, people have been fascinated with the idea of walking on water. Now researchers have built a robot that can jump on it. In a study published today in Science, researchers from Seul University and Harvard University built an insect-sized robot … [Link]
Mashable » Philae lander sniffs out organic molecules on comet's surface
The first-ever human-made probe to soft-land on a comet has managed to send home a treasure trove of data despite its short life on Comet 67P. The European Space Agency's Philae lander descended to the surface of the comet from the Rosetta probe in November 2014, making a bumpier-than-expected landing on the icy and dusty body It survived on battery power … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at Melissa McCarthy’s fun, empowering clothing line
Melissa McCarthy can finally stop teasing us now that we have the first look at her clothing line After announcing her “Melissa McCarthy Seven7” line last November, we now know the collection will contain about 80 pieces from sizes 4 to 28, and items top off at $159. It will be displayed on HSN on Aug. 13 and available to purchase … [Link]
Popular Science » EnLighten Lets Your Car Talk to Traffic Lights
EnLighten Kristen Hall-Geisler “I hate traffic lights,” said Matt Ginsberg, CEO and founder of Connected Signals. So do the rest of us. Which is why Connected Signals created EnLighten, an app for iOS and Android that communicates with a city’s traffic lights to let you know when a stale green light is about to turn yellow, or a red light … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Office apps built for touch come to Windows 10
For some Windows users, it's starting to feel like Christmas in July, and Microsoft is Santa. Just a day after the general release of Windows 10, the company has just released Office Mobile — touch-friendly versions of its Office apps for Windows tablets running Windows 10. Now anyone with those devices can use Word, Powerpoint and Excel for free, the company … [Link]
Popular Science » Watson Can Help You Treat Your Diabetes
IBM's Watson Clockready via Wikimedia People with diabetes may need emergency care if their sugar levels dip too high or too low; those with heart disease must be rushed to the hospital should they have a cardiac event. Now CVS Pharmacy and IBM’s cognitive computing system Watson have teamed up to scour the medical records of people with chronic conditions … [Link]
Popular Science » Military Drone Looks For Missing School Teacher
Reapers Lands In Creech, Nevada Larry E. Reid Jr., USAF, via Wikimedia Commons For over a decade, drones have hunted men abroad. Overseas, Predators and Reapers have flown over war zones, their powerful cameras below looking for threats. Back home, the Air National Guard deployed a Reaper for a far more humanitarian manhunt: a search to find a lost teacher. … [Link]
Mashable » This owl has completely given up on life
We've all had those days: no matter what happens, there's just nothing in the world that could make you care about what's happening around you. You've given up. It's over Well, this owl is definitely having one of those days. Even while it's under attack by a group of annoying and pesky birds, it barely even flinches. Don't worry bud, … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Kim Dotcom Answers Your Questions
Kim Dotcom was the founder of Megaupload, its successor Mega, and New Zealand's Internet Party. A while ago you had a chance to ask him about those things as well as the U.S. government charging him with criminal copyright violation and racketeering. Below you'll find his answers to your questions. 
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Mashable » Federal investigation underway after Confederate flags found at MLK site
Two white men are believed to have placed four Confederate flags on the site of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Martin Luther King Jr. center in Atlanta, according to local authorities A maintenance worker found the flags and notified the National Park Service in the early hours of Thursday, sparking a federal investigation. Authorities said they are looking for the … [Link]
Mashable » The secret behind T. Rex's bone-crushing bite
Secret structures hidden within the serrated teeth of Tyrannosaurus rex and other theropods helped the fearsome dinosaurs tear apart their prey without chipping their pearly whites, a new study finds. Researchers looked at the teeth of theropods — a group of bipedal, largely carnivorous dinosaurs that includes T. rex and Velociraptor — to study the mysterious structures that looked like cracks … [Link]
Mashable » Man stuck in Los Angeles traffic plays the flute to pass the time
It's usually during the most frustrating moments of day-to-day life that one needs a little bit of music YouTube user Alex Grosse was stuck in the notoriously unbearable traffic of Los Angeles when he spotted a local legend: the Pied Piper of L.A. There, seated behind the wheel of his vehicle, was the effervescent flautist, playing away on his flute. … [Link]
Slashdot » James Jude, MD Co-inventor of CPR, Dies At 87
New submitter voxelman writes: Jim Jude, my uncle, was a kind and modest man. The impact of his insight into the significance of a change in blood pressure from the application of defibrillation paddles to a dog's chest has led to the saving of millions of lives through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). His passing is a release from a debilitating illness … [Link]
Mashable » Cute spider shows off sexy dance moves
If Dirty Dancing were made in the jungle, this is what it'd look like. Male peacock spiders are basically the Patrick Swayze of the animal kingdom. They're ridiculously cute and have an arsenal of mesmerizing dance moves to dazzle you We don't know if the female is interested, but he's certainly wooed our hearts. This owl has completely given up … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Dash is here: Push button, get stuff
When Amazon announced a push-to-order Dash Button earlier this year, everyone thought it was an April Fool's Joke. But now the company has put its first batch of Amazon Dash Buttons up for sale, allowing users to order specific products from Amazon each time they press it Running low on laundry detergent? Attach a Tide, Bounty or Cottonelle button to your … [Link]
Mashable » 1,000 musicians played Foo Fighters' 'Learn To Fly,' and it was epic
Get ready for your eardrums to experience the most sensational Foo Fighters tribute ever Anita Rivaroli and Alberto Viavattene filmed 1,000 musicians playing the Foo Fighter's "Learn To Fly," which was an amazingly epic performance, to say the least. The stunt was organized by Rockin' 1000 as a call for Dave Grohl and company to come and perform in Cesena, … [Link]
Mashable » 6 stabbed at Jerusalem's gay pride parade
This story was updated at 1 p.m. ET to reflect new information about the attacker. Six people were stabbed at Jerusalem's annual gay pride parade on Thursday, which had faced threats of protests but went forward under police protection. Two people are believed to be in serious condition. See also: Turkey's LGBT community shaken by police crackdown on pride march Officials … [Link]
Mashable » Gawker has been saved by the U.S. foreclosure crisis
Gawker has been in dire straits. Sued by professional wrestler Hulk Hogan for $100 million and losing staff due to the fallout over removing a controversial article, Nick Denton's media company needed some good news. Enter the housing crisis Gawker's trial with Hogan, in which the wrestler is suing the company for posting clips of his leaked sex tape, has been … [Link]
Popular Science » New Horizons Goes to Pluto: A Mission Timeline
Imagine taking a road trip to visit an old friend, driving for nine years, and finding out that, along the way, they had a couple more kids and turned into a potato. [Link]
Mashable » NASA dropped a plane from 100 feet in order to save lives
NASA dropped a Cessna 172 from 100 feet onto a concrete pad in order to test the ability of emergency locator transmitters to survive a crash The test took place on July 29 at the Langley Landing and Impact Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia. This is one part of what will eventually be three crash tests. With the information, the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Honda Brings Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to New Accord
Honda last week unveiled the 2016 Accord, and it features integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Honda Sensing sensor technologies.
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Slashdot » Oracle To Debut Low-Cost SPARC Chip Next Month
jfruh writes: Of the many things Oracle acquired when it absorbed Sun, the SPARC processors have not exactly been making headlines. But that may change next month when the company debuts a new, lower-cost chip that will compete with Intel's Xeon. "Debut," in this case, means only an introduction, though — not a marketplace debut. From the article: [T]he Sparc … [Link]
Slashdot » Are We Reaching the Electric Car Tipping Point?
HughPickens.com writes: Geoff Ralston has an interesting essay explaining why is likely that electric car penetration in the US will take off at an exponential rate over the next 5-10 years rendering laughable the paltry predictions of future electric car sales being made today. Present projections assume that electric car sales will slowly increase as the technology gets marginally better, … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a totally believable video of Tom Brady destroying his phone
Sometimes fake footage is better than the real thing. With the NFL recently upholding its four-game suspension on Tom Brady and claiming he destroyed his cellphone so it couldn't be used as evidence against him, many are wondering what actually happened to the phone. One person at Grantland, who has watched way too much Breaking Bad, seemed to have a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Adultz Bop' is just like 'Kidz Bop,' except it's for sad parents
Ever wanted to blast "BBHMM" in your minivan, but didn't want your toddler to hear the swear words? Adultz Bop is here to fix that problem. Loose Silverware has created a series of hip hop covers "for parents, by parents." Highlights include "Going Out for Milk" (a gentler version of Flo Rida's "GDFR"), a rendition of "CoCo" dedicated to frozen … [Link]
Popular Science » It Looks Like Someone Drew On Saturn’s Moon Tethys With A Red Crayon
Tethys Shows Its Stripes NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute Enhanced-color images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft have revealed long, reddish streaks across one of Saturn’s moons. Tethys, a 660-mile-wide ball of ice, has a dull whitish-gray surface to the naked eye. But when it’s viewed through different filters, the surface comes alive. To create the image above, scientists combined pictures that were taken … [Link]
Popular Science » Obama Calls For U.S. To Build World’s Fastest Supercomputer
China's Tianhe-2 is the world's fastest supercomputer… but not for long. Sam Churchill via Flickr, CC by 2.0 Yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order to establish the National Strategic Computing Initiative, intended to advance American research efforts that require high-capacity computing (HCC). The main thrust of the program, according to a blog post from the White House, would be … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel's tears about Cecil the Lion raise $150,000 for wildlife research
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had one hope when he heard about the hunter who killed Cecil the Lion in Zimbabwe: "please don't be an American." When it turned out that the big-game hunter who committed the "disgusting tragedy" was indeed an American — Walter Palmer, a dentist from Minnesota — Kimmel ended his emotional monologue with another hope: "Let's … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Adds Beta Test Tools To Play Store
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Slashdot » Britain Shuts Off 750,000 Streetlights With No Impact On Crime Or Crashes
Flash Modin writes: English cities are hard up for cash as the national government dolls out cuts. And in response, the country's councils — local governing bodies — have slashed costs by turning off an estimated 750,000 streetlights. Fans of the night sky and reduced energy usage are happy, but the move has also sparked a national debate. The Automobile … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone returned after spending 2 months in the ocean — and it still worked
After dropping your phone into the ocean, it's safe to assume you've lost all hope of recovering your precious gadget. But after nearly two months, one lucky kayaker who dropped his phone into the water off the coast Santa Cruz had his phone returned, in working order. Imgur user ehtnaerokyug, first name Sam, posted his phone recovery story to the website … [Link]
Mashable » Understand what the hell is happening on 'Game of Thrones' with this app
The ever-increasing cast of characters, allegiances and rivalries on Game of Thrones can get confusing, especially for the show-only variety of Westeros fans. Not to worry, a new app is going to help you sort everything out, without picking up those pesky books. See also: 6 Blunt Character Changes HBO Made to 'Game of Thrones' A Game of Thrones: Get into … [Link]
Popular Science » Google's Balloons Will Provide An Entire Country With Wi-Fi
Google The latest iteration of the Google Loon project, the Nighthawk balloon. Google’s plan to bring internet to the world via balloon has found a toehold in central Asia. The government of Sri Lanka announced this week that Google’s Project Loon will provide "affordable high-speed" internet coverage for the entire country, beamed from balloons floating in the atmosphere. Neither the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Plonker' drives 3-wheeled car onto railway crossing in bizarre CCTV video
In a video clip that's like an episode of Only Fools and Horses gone badly wrong, a three-wheeled Robin Reliant ploughs through a rail crossing outside Nottinghamshire before reversing back onto the tracks and getting stuck behind the barriers. The clip was originally uploaded by the British Transport Police, who tweeted: "You'd have to be a right plonker to treat … [Link]
Mashable » Mail carrier collects books for boy who asked for junk mail to read
When he's not delivering letters and packages, Utah mail carrier Ron Lynch loves to get lost in a good book. Last week, he met a fellow bookworm on his route — 12-year-old Mathew Flores. Lynch told ABC News that when he stopped to drop off mail at Flores's apartment complex, the boy asked him if he had any extra mail that he … [Link]
Mashable » This is how we assume the Taylor-Nicki-Katy Twitter feud really went down
If you were blissfully living under a rock last week and missed the Twitter feud — which grew to include Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry — then consider this video your SparkNotes version The lip dubbing, along with the fact that the clips are clearly grabbed from different interviews, makes is obvious this is wholly fabricated — but … [Link]
Mashable » Local Fox station asks people for moon pics, Twitter responds accordingly
This is your reminder that you should never ask the Internet for anything. On July 29, FOX 29 in Philadelphia tweeted out a beautiful picture of the full moon from their Skyfox traffic camera. The news outlet simply asked their followers on Twitter to share their own favorite photos of the moon. After all, sharing is what social media is all … [Link]
Mashable » Fish schmish: These surprising sushi rolls contain zero seafood
Sushi purists, avert your eyes. Made with vinegar, sushi rice usually gets topped with raw and cured seafood. But like all things foodie, it has evolved Just like a taco became a Doritos extravaganza and a cupcake got stuffed with ice cream, sushi is constantly reinventing itself See also: 19 Ways the Sushi Obsession Has Gone Too Far These sushi delights … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mountain Pong' raises beer pong to new heights
If beer pong has felt tired since your college days, then this is the update to the game you need. As Foodbeast reports, a Kickstarter is fundraising money for a game called "Mountain Pong." This contraption keeps the traditional six cup base, but features an additional set of six elevated cups above it. See also: Beer pong Kickstarter helps you get … [Link]
Mashable » Building a radio telescope with robots on far side of the moon
BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are making strides on a radio telescope array that would be unfurled on the far side of the moon by an unmanned rover operated by nearby astronauts. The rover would be commanded by astronauts in NASA's Orion spacecraft, which would be hovering in a gravitationally stable spot near the lunar far side called Earth-moon Lagrange Point 2 … [Link]
Slashdot » On Linux, $550 Radeon R9 Fury Competes With $200~350 NVIDIA GPUs
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this month AMD released the air-cooled Radeon R9 Fury graphics card with Fury X-like performance, but the big caveat is the bold performance is only to be found on Windows. Testing the R9 Fury X on Linux revealed the Catalyst driver delivers devastatingly low performance for this graphics card. With OpenGL Linux games, the R9 … [Link]
Mashable » MS MR reflect on the road to success … and that time they jumped into a freezing river
Alt-pop duo MS MR is all about both balance and contrast. Let’s start with the MS and the MR themselves — vocalist Lizzy Plapinger and producer Max Hershenow. Next, consider the outfit’s signature pop sensibility with dark undertones. Then there's their winning combination of industry and artistry — Plapinger is also co-founder of Neon Gold Records, home to Marina and the … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton race to out-Occupy each other on financial reform
If the Democratic field of candidates for president were a weather phenomenon, you could call it Hurricane Occupy Pushed by Bernie Sanders, the passionate left-leaning Senator from Vermont, Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley have used some of their early speeches and policy proposals to establish street cred on arcane, specific reforms of the financial system: high-frequency trading, dismantling major banks, corporate … [Link]
Mashable » Tesco replacing 'irritating' self-checkout robo-voice
LONDON — The most annoying sound in the world? It's not, as some might believe, nails on a blackboard, bagpipes or Katie Hopkins' voice; it's actually the incessant commands at a self service checkout. See also: Tesco is keeping sugary drinks like Capri Sun out of kids' lunchboxes Few shoppers will be strangers to the deep, deep frustration of that constant … [Link]
Slashdot » US Navy Tests 3D Printing Custom Drones On Its Ships
itwbennett writes: Researchers at the Naval Postgraduate School are testing the use of 3D printers on ships to produce custom drones outfitted for specialized missions. The idea, said Alan Jaeger, a faculty research associate at the school, is that ships could set sail with kits of the core electronics parts, since they are common to most drones, but have the … [Link]
Mashable » Idris Elba is a ruthless warlord in chilling 'Beasts of No Nation' trailer
Don't get on Idris Elba's bad side A new trailer for the film Beasts of No Nation, a war drama about a child forced to join a group of mercenary fighters, has officially dropped. Golden Globe winner Elba stars as the ruthless leader of the band of child soldiers See also: Angelina Jolie will direct a war drama for Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » Patrick Stewart has an important message about ketchup, America
LONDON –- Sir Patrick Stewart has started an inter-continental condiment debate after posting a fairly out-of-the-blue tweet about the origins of ketchup. See also: Sir Patrick Stewart perfectly demonstrates the most annoying people on planes The galactic legend shared the following on Wednesday evening, immediately prompting some serious sauce-themed discussion. OK, listen up America. Just learned who introduced Ketchup to the … [Link]
Mashable » Waters for Rio de Janiero's 2016 Olympics are 'basically raw sewage'
Athletes in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero will be swimming and boating in waters so contaminated with human feces that they risk becoming violently ill and unable to compete in the games, an Associated Press investigation has found. An AP analysis of water quality revealed dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria from human sewage in Olympic and … [Link]
Mashable » These same-sex Disney couples show us a whole new world
Ever wish your favorite Disney movies were a little more LGBT-friendly? You're in luck. Tumblr user Dopey Beauty has gifted the Internet what she calls "the Disney movies no one asked for." Well, we may not have asked for these glorious Disney edits, but we certainly needed them. You may know Dopey Beauty from her other Disney GIF projects, including these princesses browsing … [Link]
Mashable » IBM Watson wants to give you health advice from your local CVS
IBM’s ultra-smart super-computer, Watson, seems to be everywhere these days. From helping robots understand Chinese to offering cooking advice and protecting the world from offensive and ineffectual emails. Now Watson is coming to your neighborhood drugstore. No, you will not see a giant blue computer behind the counter at your local CVS, but you may feel its influence. On Thursday, IBM … [Link]
Mashable » Adventure-seeking dog copies humans, dives off Malta cliff
After watching several humans dive off a cliff in Malta, this super adventurous pup decided it was time to show them how it's really done, casually diving off the edge and doggy paddling his way over to shore This dog clearly prescribes to the YOLO-mindset. 'Room' trailer brings Emma Donoghue's bestseller to harrowing life Jason Segel had a very weird … [Link]
Mashable » 'Room' trailer brings Emma Donoghue's bestseller to harrowing life
Emma Donoghue's 2010 novel Room seems like a tricky story to adapt. As the title implies, most of it takes place in a small, claustrophobic space; it's also narrated by 5-year-old Jack, whom readers slowly realize is being held captive along with his mother, known only as Ma. The book was inspired by the case of Elisabeth Fritzl, who was … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 App For Xbox One Could Render Steam Machines Useless
SlappingOysters writes: The release of Windows 10 has brought with it the Xbox app — a portal through which you can stream anything happening on your Xbox One to your Surface or desktop. Finder is reporting that the love will go the other way, too, with a PC app coming to the Xbox One allowing you to stream your desktop … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 56% Off Timex Ironman Watches for Men or Women – $18.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers various Timex Ironman watches for just $18.99. That’s 56% off on the watches’ regular list price of $42.95. –Timex Ironman Watches for Men or Women – $42.95 $18.99 Each (56% Off) The post Amazon Deal of the Day: 56% Off Timex Ironman Watches for Men or Women – $18.99 appeared … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Not So Fast, Evil Doer! [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: Guitar Hero [Video]
From the studio that sounds like a defunct, communist gas company and Satan, who is the devil, comes the best way to take the sex appeal out of playing guitar since Christian Rock. [Smosh Games] The post Honest Game Trailer: Guitar Hero [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Young Geek Sets World Record for Solving a 7X7 Rubik’s Cube in just 2:23 [Video]
Watch as Rubik’s Cube world champion Feliks Zemdegs sets the world record for solving a 7X7 Rubik’s Cube in just 2:23.55. [Feliks Zemdegs] The post Young Geek Sets World Record for Solving a 7X7 Rubik’s Cube in just 2:23 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Carved Wax Crayon Sculptures of Pop Culture Characters Look Amazing!
Artist Bryan Edmiston inspires himself from characters from the world of pop culture to create fantastic sculptures from wax crayons, which he sells via his Etsy shop. Check ’em all out below! I especally like the one portraying Shaun of the Dead! 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » So innovative they invented it twice! [Comic]
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Mashable » The inspiring ex-NBA star who's now training to be a Starbucks manager
Vin Baker can still rebound The 6-foot-11 power forward was the eighth overall pick of the 1993 NBA Draft. He went on to make four NBA All-Star teams and won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney Glory, riches and fame — it's all a very long way from where Baker is now, working at a Starbucks in Rhode … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The apps that let you earn money while you holiday
New gig economy apps that let you take on small tasks while travelling are a clever way of making a bit of extra spending money for your trip
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New Scientist – News » Bitter foods are healthy: How to cook them like a pro
Learn how to cook with bitter foods and you can reap their health benefits and enjoy the delicious taste too, says chef and author Jennifer McLagan
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Mashable » Kids used to cuddle alligators at this wacky LA zoo
Image: Los Angeles Public LibraryOne of the most novel and interesting sights in the world. Most stupendous aggregation ever exhibited.Promotional brochureIn 1907, Francis Earnest and “Alligator” Joe Campbell opened a unique attraction in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. The California Alligator Farm boasted over a thousand of the toothy reptiles, from adorable hatchlings to massive adults (500 years old, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Parrot Sings “Everything is Awesome” from The LEGO Movie [Video]
The LEGO Movie theme song “Everything is Awesome” as sung by Princess Yellow Feather, a yellow-naped amazon parrot. [Birds On Safari | Via LS] The post Parrot Sings “Everything is Awesome” from The LEGO Movie [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Jason Segel had a very weird incident involving fudgsicles and a urologist
Sometimes, when celebrities go on talk shows, they don't have any quippy anecdotes to share. So instead, Jimmy Fallon has them concoct eyebrow-raising stories using odd words like "squat thrust" and "urologist." It's a game he likes to call "Word Sneak" — and there is no one more amusingly terrible at it than Jason Segel, who crafted some interesting tales … [Link]
Mashable » Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige join NBC's 'The Wiz Live'
NBC may be reserving the part of Dorothy for an unknown — but that doesn't mean its upcoming live production of The Wiz won't boast some serious star power. The network has announced that Grammy winners Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige are on board for its next live musical presentation. Latifah is playing the Wizard of Oz adaptation's title character … [Link]
Mashable » Kids eat dog-food hamburgers and seem okay with it
Freshpet is so confident in the quality of its dog food that it thinks people would even enjoy it In its latest ad, the company disguised its packaged canine chow as human meals like a hamburger, chicken tacos and spaghetti and meatballs —all topped with gourmet garnishes — and served it up to unsuspecting taste testers See also: Oscar Mayer … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tyler, the Creator rap the new Dr. Seuss book
For a whimsical yet terrifying way to start your day, watch Tyler, the Creator terribly rap the newly-discovered Dr. Seuss book, What Pet Should I Get?, while sporting a Cat in the Hat outfit during Wednesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live.2015 is a magical time, and we all should appreciate it more 
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Slashdot » 8-Year-Old Makes History As First Pediatric Dual Hand Transplant Recipient
ErnieKey writes: While there have been several hand transplants that have successfully taken place over the past decade or so, a little boy in Maryland, named Zion Harvey has become the first successful pediatric dual hand transplant recipient. After losing both hands and feet due to infection when he was 2 years old, doctors were able to successfully transplant new … [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia Announces OZO 360-Degree Camera For Filming Virtual Reality
New submitter Sepa Blackforesta writes: Nokia has unveiled Ozo, a next-generation camera for capturing audio and video in 360 degrees. It is built for professional content creators and the company hopes the camera will become the leading device for shooting virtual-reality experiences for Hollywood. A formal launch and price announcement is planned for the fall. A Nokia press release reads … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Understanding neural function and virtual reality
Like many data scientists, Im excited about advances in large-scale machine learning, particularly recent success stories in computer vision and speech recognition. But Im also cognizant of the fact that press coverage tends to inflate what current systems can do, … [Link]
Mashable » KFC's new digital chicken bucket prints photos of your chicken-related memories
The humble and iconic paper bucket of chicken is being remade for the digital age KFC is taking its chicken bucket technology to a whole new level that suits the social media age of selfies and instant gratification The fast food giant is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Canada with a special edition container that doubles as a bluetooth photo … [Link]
Mashable » New security flaw can render an Android device useless
Days after a security flaw in Android's media playback system Stagefright was publicly revealed, threatening nearly a billion Android devices, another wide-reaching security flaw could be used to make a victim's Android device completely unresponsive According to security firm Trend Micro, which publicly disclosed info about the vulnerability Wednesday, the new security flaw affects all devices running Android 4.3 to the … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Charles reacts to a flapping eagle, sparks brilliant meme
LONDON – There's a new royal meme in town, people, and this one looks like a keeper. See also: Queen off-roads to get past slowcoach family like a total badass After Prince Charles was photographed on Wednesday cringing away from a Bald Eagle during a visit to Sandringham Flower Show, the Internet reacted in the only way it could. #princecharlesbeingattackedbythings was … [Link]
Mashable » 6 crucial facts about human trafficking — and how you can help
Thursday is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day to spread awareness of labor trafficking and sexual exploitation around the world Trafficking in persons — also known as human trafficking or modern slavery — is described by the U.S. Department of State as the "act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commercial sex … [Link]
Popular Science » China Joins the Laser Arms Race
Laser Dogfights Air Force Research Lab The USAF hopes to install Lockheed Martin's ABC laser technology on 6th generation fighters around 2030-2040 to shoot down enemy missiles, drones and aircraft. But judging by advances in China's laser research, the PLAAF will probably be not far behind with frikkin lasers on its frikkin fighter jets. Lasers and other directed energy weapons … [Link]
Slashdot » Symantec: Hacking Group Black Vine Behind Anthem Breach
itwbennett writes: Symantec said in a report that the hacking group Black Vine, which has been active since 2012 and has gone after other businesses that deal with sensitive and critical data, including organizations in the aerospace, technology and finance industries, is behind the hack against Anthem. The Black Vine malware Mivast was used in the Anthem breach, according to … [Link]
Mashable » This app helps you burn calories without radically changing your routine
A group of researchers has created an app that may make it easier to actually make health and fitness changes and stick with them. It logs where and when its users are active and stationary, as well as what they're eating. Called MyBehavior, the app also offers users a list of activity- and food-oriented suggestions each day, along with details about … [Link]
Mashable » 14 gloriously pun-filled 'Harry Potter' book suggestions
LONDON – So #NewHarryPotterBooks was trending Thursday on Twitter, but even though everyone's hopes immediately reached dangerous levels when they saw the hashtag it's not all it seems. See also: 'Harry Potter' combined with Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' may make you cry Comedy Central gameshow @midnight is actually behind the trend; they started it on Tuesday as part of their … [Link]
Mashable » Artist Ai Weiwei's request for six-month British visa denied
LONDON — Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei who last week had his passport returned to him after it was confiscated by authorities for four years has been refused a six-month travel visa by the British government. See also: China returns passport to artist Ai WeiWei after 4-year travel ban In a letter from the British embassy in Beijing, which he posted … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Security, Privacy, and Governance – $49.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Security, Privacy, and Governance" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-07-31 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 'Top Gear' trio sign deal with Amazon Prime
LONDON — Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have found a new home The former Top Gear presenters are off to record a motoring show for Amazon Prime. See also: 'Top Gear' fans react to the final Jeremy Clarkson episode The presenters have been looking for another outlet since Clarkson was suspended from the BBC earlier this year, following an … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the 5 artists who want to make a TV show starring a female engineer
The Paley Center for Media's "The Next MacGyver" competition, named after the eponymous series that inspired a generation of engineers, presented participants with the chance to pitch an idea for a TV series — this time, shining the spotlight on a female engineer On Tuesday, a panel that included actress America Ferrera and CSI creator Anthony E. Zuiker narrowed down five … [Link]
Slashdot » Sharp Announces Sales of DC Powered Air Conditioner, Other Products To Follow
AmiMoJo writes: Sharp has announced that sales of DC powered air conditioners will begin by the end of the year. Most appliances use the standard AC electricity supply in homes, but as solar panels become more common switching to DC can save on conversion losses. Solar panels produce DC, which is then typically converted to AC before being fed into … [Link]
Mashable » 'Angry Birds 2' now available for Android and iOS
If you're a fan of the feathery game franchise, the title of this article might be somewhat confusingAngry Birds 2? Aren't there already tons of sequels for the immensely popular game? Well, yes. There are 14 games total, including the original Angry Birds, but the new one, if you trust the game's publisher Rovio, is the "first sequel," with visuals and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Unsettling' rise in anti-semitic incidents in Britain this year
LONDON — There has been an "unsettling" rise in the number of anti-semitic incidents occurring in Britain so far this year, according to new figures released by an organisation that supports the Jewish community. See also: World's Jewish population may have reached pre-Holocaust level The Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism in the UK, said the number of recorded incidents in … [Link]
Slashdot » Sun Tzu 2.0: The Future of Cyberwarfare
An anonymous reader writes: Cyberwar and its ramifications have been debated for some time and the issue has been wrought with controversy. Few would argue that cyber-attacks are not prevalent in cyberspace. However, does it amount to a type of warfare? Let's break this down by drawing parallels from a treatise by 6th century military general, Sun Tzu, who authored … [Link]
Mashable » What is reactive programming?
In this episode of Ask A Dev, web dev Braden O'Guinn gets fellow web developers up to speed on reactive programming by explaining what it is and where to find some helpful resources. Beyond, "I heard react is good" most developers have trouble defining reactive programming. Not Braden. He'll tell you about asynchronous data streams, mutable states, and reactive programming's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Newly discovered species of peacock spider is a masked seducer
Nicknamed 'blueface', these tiny creatures have just been discovered in bushland in Western Australia
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Mashable » Activists are dangling off a bridge in Oregon to protest Shell oil-drilling
How do you block a ship? Dangle yourself in front of it That's what members of Greenpeace and a group of activists in Portland, Oregon, are doing to protest Shell Oil's icebreaker vessel. The ship, Fennica, is in town for repairs before Shell Oil is able to use it for oil-drilling in the Arctic later this summer. See also: Norway's $900 … [Link]
Slashdot » San Francisco's Public Works Agency Tests Paint That Repels Urine
monkeyzoo writes: San Francisco is testing an ultra-water-repellant paint on wallls in areas fraught with public urination problems. The paint is designed to repel the urine and soil the offender's pants. "It's supposed to, when people urinate, bounce back and hit them on the pants and get them wet. Hopefully that will discourage them. We will put a sign to … [Link]
Mashable » Remain calm, there is a small Nutella shortage in Australia
Don’t freak out, we may just be a little short on Nutella for a while. Ferrero confirmed to Mashable Australia that there is a bit of a situation going down. The Italian-made hazelnut spread is in short supply around Australia due to the company having a "brief out-of-stock situation with 3kg Nutella." A BRIEF OUT-OF-STOCK SITUATION. They said it is not … [Link]
Mashable » Russia vetoes criminal investigation of MH17 crash
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would set up an international criminal court to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine a year ago. The foreign ministers of the Netherlands, Australia and Ukraine attended a meeting over the downing that killed all 298 people on board Flight MH17. The countries are among … [Link]
Mashable » Museum that was supposed to celebrate women is now devoted to Jack the Ripper
The "Jack the Ripper Museum" in Whitechapel is under fire from critics because it was supposed to be the first women's museum in the UK. Now, it seems it will only focus on women who were brutally murdered The museum's creator and former head of diversity at Google, Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe, originally proposed the concept of a gallery on Cable Street that … [Link]
Mashable » The MH370 mystery: Everything you need to know about the found debris
It is the latest speck of hope in the 16-month search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. On Wednesday, a piece of debris from a plane was found in the Indian Ocean near Reunion, an island about 500 miles east of Madagascar. The object appears to be a wing component — or flaperon — from a passenger jet See also: MH370: … [Link]
Slashdot » How Developers Can Fight Creeping Mediocrity
Nerval's Lobster writes: As the Slashdot community well knows, chasing features has never worked out for any software company. "Once management decides that's where the company is going to live, it's pretty simple to start counting down to the moment that company will eventually die," software engineer Zachary Forrest y Salazar writes in a new posting. But how does any … [Link]
Mashable » Rolling Stone managing editor out in wake of UVA gang rape story
Managing Editor Will Dana has announced he will step down from his post at Rolling Stone four months after the magazine retracted a disputed story about a gang rape at the University of Virginia. His last day is set for August 7, according to the New York Times. The controversial story, "A rape on campus: A brutal assault and struggle for … [Link]
Mashable » Aurora shooter's mother says she still loves him as prosecutors seek death penalty
James Holmes' mother insisted Wednesday she would "have been crawling on all fours" to reach him had she known he was talking about killing people weeks before he ambushed a crowded Colorado movie theater. Arlene Holmes said her son's campus psychiatrist never told her James Holmes had homicidal thoughts when she called that June of 2012 and revealed he was quitting … [Link]
Mashable » Indian Ocean currents show debris is plausibly from MH370
There is solid science behind the suspicion that the debris discovered on the shores of Reunion Island on Wednesday could plausibly be from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that disappeared in March with 239 people aboard First, there is the satellite tracking data, which was based on transmissions between the aircraft's automated systems and satellite networks. That data suggested the … [Link]
Slashdot » Replacing Silicon With Gallium Nitride In Chips Could Reduce Energy Use By 20%
Mickeycaskill writes: Cambridge Electronics Inc (CEI), formed of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), claim semiconductors made of gallium nitride (GaN) could reduce the power consumption of data centers and consumer electronics by 20 percent by 2025. CEI has revealed a range of GaN transistors and power electronic circuits that have just one tenth of the resistance of … [Link]
Mashable » Australia says debris could confirm MH370 wreckage in the Indian Ocean
If the plane debris found Wednesday on the island of Reunion is confirmed to be part of the MH370 aircraft, the Australian government said Thursday it would be consistent with modelling indicating the plane remains are in the southern Indian Ocean Satellite, radar and aircraft performance data from the flight before it disappeared in March 2014 prompted authorities to focus on … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Demonstrate the World's First White Lasers
An anonymous reader writes: Scientists and engineers at Arizona State University, in Tempe, have created the first lasers that can shine light over the full spectrum of visible colors. The device's inventors suggest the laser could find use in video displays, solid-state lighting, and a laser-based version of Wi-Fi. Although previous research has created red, blue, green and other lasers, … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter finally has a decent Windows app
Microsoft users upgrading to Windows 10 will get an extra bonus: a Twitter app that doesn't suck. Twitter rolled out a new universal Windows app Wednesday that finally brings the Twitter experience on Windows up to the same level as its apps on other platforms. See also: The 10 best features of Windows 10, in GIFs Other than the addition of … [Link]
Mashable » Uber explains why accurately showing all cars in its app is 'not always possible'
Uber’s app is a lot more complicated than it seems The company has responded to claims that it shows users of its app "phantom cars" that don't actually exist, saying the reason why a driver's location may not always be accurately reflected in the passenger app is due to factors like latency, driver safety and desire to maintain a good user … [Link]
Slashdot » Research: Industrial Networks Are Vulnerable To Devastating Cyberattacks
Patrick O'Neill writes: New research into Industrial Ethernet Switches reveals a wide host of vulnerabilities that leave critical infrastructure facilities open to attackers. Many of the vulnerabilities reveal fundamental weaknesses: Widespread use of default passwords, hardcoded encryption keys, a lack of proper authentication for firmware updates, a lack of encrypted connections, and more. Combined with a lack of network monitoring, … [Link]
Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP debuts hip-hop accessories, because that makes sense
Gwyneth Paltrow is friends with Jay-Z, so she knows a lot about hip hop The actress and self-appointed lifestyle guru want to share her love of rap with you in the form of $1,695 clutches made exclusively for GOOP by designer Edie Parker. See also: 3 things you can cover in glitter as soon as you get home The clutches are … [Link]
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