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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » August Smart Lock app update turns Apple Watch into a door key

Saturday 1 August 23:14:17 UTC 2015

AppwtclckFeed-tw Feed-fbOwners of an Apple Watch just got another tool to make life easier: a digital door key on their wrists The functionality comes via the August Smart Lock thanks to an update of the company's iPhone app that allows you to swipe and tap your Apple Watch to open an August Smart Lock-equipped door See also: Apple yanks Google's Nest smart … [Link]

Slashdot » Answering Elon Musk On the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence

Saturday 1 August 23:02:00 UTC 2015

Lasrick points out a rebuttal by Stanford's Edward Moore Geist of claims that have led the recent panic over superintelligent machines. From the linked piece: Superintelligence is propounding a solution that will not work to a problem that probably does not exist, but Bostrom and Musk are right that now is the time to take the ethical and policy implications … [Link]

Mashable » 7 reasons to be pumped for 'The Leftovers' Season 2

Saturday 1 August 22:36:51 UTC 2015

Leftovers-1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Leftovers is still months away from coming back to TV, but this week's Television Critics Association press tour resulted in a fresh sneak peek at Season 2 of HBO's twisted tale of loss. In addition to a trailer — which Mashable was told should be released to the public in a week or so — executive producers Tom Perrotta, Damon … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's Slender 'Aquila' Drone To Provide Internet In Remote Areas

Saturday 1 August 22:09:00 UTC 2015

Mickeycaskill writes: Facebook will start testing a 400kg drone with the wingspan of a Boeing 737 next year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said, as part of the company's drive to connect people in remote areas to the Internet. Aquila will fly between 60,000ft and 90,000ft as to avoid adverse weather conditions and commercial air routes, while the attached laster can … [Link]

Mashable » Cecil the Lion's death opens question of why illegal poaching of protected animals is still so common

Saturday 1 August 21:41:57 UTC 2015

Lion-edit2Feed-tw Feed-fbCecil the lion, a popular safari attraction in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park for tourists and locals alike, was lured out of his protected habitat with bait before American dentist Walter Palmer shot him with a bow and arrow on July 1. Cecil survived for 40 hours before he was shot with a rifle, skinned and decapitated. It was an opportunity for … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Can You Disable Windows 10's Privacy-Invading Features?

Saturday 1 August 21:10:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: I really want to upgrade to Windows 10, but have begun seeing stories come out about the new Terms and how they affect your privacy. It looks like the default Windows 10 system puts copies of your data out on the "cloud", gives your passwords out, and targets advertising to you. The main reason I am … [Link]

Mashable » Cecil the lion's brother Jericho is not dead

Saturday 1 August 20:57:52 UTC 2015

Cecil-lion-sept-2014Feed-tw Feed-fbJericho, the brother of Cecil the lion, is in all likelihood alive and well, according to conservation workers in Zimbabwe. Trevor Lane, of the Bhejane Trust, a Zimbabwean conservation organization, confirmed to Mashable that as of two hours ago, Jericho was still moving around based on GPS signals coming from his tracking device. The GPS device sends a signal every hour. … [Link]

Slashdot » ARIN IPv4 Addresses Run Out Tomorrow

Saturday 1 August 20:12:00 UTC 2015

jcomeau_ictx provided that teaser of a headline, but writes: Not really. But the countdown at tunnelbroker.net should go to zero sometime tomorrow around noon, considering it's at 45,107 as I write this, it's counting down about one address every two seconds, and there are 86,400 seconds per day. Just happened to notice it today. Might be worth a little celebration … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why You Need An API-driven BaaS Strategy

Saturday 1 August 20:10:20 UTC 2015

There are currently two opposing trends in mobile development, claims Jennifer Riggins in her post on the Nordic APIs blog. While the mobile-first approach is useful if you are targeting only iOS users, it can hinder quick development for future audiences on other platforms, so Riggins encourages developers to adopt the API-first approach for its versatility, scalability and speed of … [Link]

Mashable » Empire State Building will host light show of endangered animals

Saturday 1 August 19:49:39 UTC 2015

Empire-state-buildingFeed-tw Feed-fbGetting people to pay attention to a huge, global problem is easier when you have an enormous billboard at your disposal. On Saturday, New York's Empire State Building will be converted into a giant billboard to draw attention to the plight of endangered animals around the world. Images of the animals will be flashed onto a 375-foot by 186-foot (114 by … [Link]

Mashable » Art exhibit watches you breathe and builds you a light show

Saturday 1 August 19:21:31 UTC 2015

Pranaselect_01Feed-tw Feed-fbTucked into a small gallery space in downtown Manhattan, there’s a big ball of light that knows how you breathe. A product of international creative agency B-Reel, the installation PRANA uses radar sensors to track your breathing patterns, and using a simple software backend, translates the rhythm of your breathing into a pulsating light show See also: How scientists turned pig … [Link]

Slashdot » In Windows 10, Ad-Free Solitaire Will Cost You $10 — Every Year

Saturday 1 August 19:16:00 UTC 2015

Wired UK reports that the pre-installed Solitaire on Windows 10 capitalizes on the long-cultivated addiction that some users have to the game with an interesting bargain: rather than being an ordinary included application like it used to be, what may be the world's most pervasive on-screen office time-sink of a game now comes with ads, unless a user wants to … [Link]

Mashable » Ian McShane is coming to 'Game of Thrones' in a secret role

Saturday 1 August 18:55:22 UTC 2015

IanmcshaneFeed-tw Feed-fbIan McShane is heading to Westeros The Deadwood fave has been cast in Season 6 of Game of Thrones, according to EW.com. See also: Now 'Game of Thrones' might end after Season 8, says HBO The character he's playing is being kept under wraps, but EW reports the role is of "key importance" and involves a small amount of screen time … [Link]

Mashable » Uber is reportedly getting $100 million from Microsoft

Saturday 1 August 18:25:36 UTC 2015

Ubrpp8Feed-tw Feed-fbYou can officially ditch any lingering doubts you may have had about Uber's long-term viability, as the company is now reportedly valued at around $50 billion thanks to interest from Microsoft The Redmond, Washington-based software giant has reportedly invested $100 million in Uber, a move that delivers a staggering $10 billion jump in the company's valuation from its previous investment round … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Find That Queen Bees Vaccinate Their Offspring

Saturday 1 August 18:15:00 UTC 2015

The Washington Post reports that a team of researchers have discovered a previously unrecognized behavior in bees which gives the insects an extra layer of protection against certain diseases. Though the analogy to human-style vaccination is not perfect, it's close enough to make sense. Queen bees, the group found, break down some disease-causing pathogens found in the pollen and nectar … [Link]

Mashable » 'Fantastic Four' stars awkwardly laugh off offensive interview questions

Saturday 1 August 17:50:16 UTC 2015

FourFeed-tw Feed-fbAwkward celebrity interviews are basically a rite of passage for up-and-coming stars. Fantastic Four stars Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell were in an interview with the Rock 100.5 Morning Show in Atlanta when things got off to a weird start In the film, Jordan and Mara play brother and sister, but interviewers Steven J. Rickman (a.k.a Southside Steve) … [Link]

Mashable » Yahoo buys shopping site Polyvore

Saturday 1 August 17:48:43 UTC 2015

Polyvore-web-setFeed-tw Feed-fbYahoo’s acquisition spree doesn't look like it's ending any time soon Case in point: The tech giant announced Friday it will acquire Polyvore, the fashion-discovery site founded in 2007 by three former Yahoo engineers that lets users browse and buy clothes, accessories and beauty products See also: Yahoo experimenting with Google-powered search results, ads Details of the acquisition were not announced, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO Dimensions: Story Trailer

Saturday 1 August 17:44:17 UTC 2015

Wait a damn second here? Did I just see Batman in Middle Earth? Um, this may be the greatest game ever, and this is coming from me just seeing the trailer. This is so good I am gonna be waiting for days for someone to tell me it’s a prank or a fake trailer. I pray that doesn’t happen, as … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sure, After You: Horror Game Logic

Saturday 1 August 17:43:40 UTC 2015

Sure, looks super inviting. Heck, give me five minutes and I’ll throw together some E-vites and see if some friends wanna come by and throw a party in there, it looks THAT inviting. Game logic at its finest. (Via Imgur) The post Sure, After You: Horror Game Logic appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harley Quinn’s “Frozen” Parody “Do You Want to Kill the Batman” Gets Animated [Video]

Saturday 1 August 17:42:36 UTC 2015

When that parody of Frozen’s “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” featuring Harley Quinn came out a while ago, it became a instant hit, and now, an artist as created a short animated sequence to go along with the song, check it out! And in case you missed the full song when it came out, here it is! [The … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » That’s How it’s Done! [Comic]

Saturday 1 August 17:41:15 UTC 2015

[Source: Ryan Selvy Comics | Like “Ryan Selvy” on Facebook | Follow “Ryan Selvy” on Twiter] The post That’s How it’s Done! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Line That Probably WON’T Make The ‘Final Fantasy 7′ Remake

Saturday 1 August 17:40:58 UTC 2015

Every Final Fantasy fanboy is drooling right now at the thought of the forthcoming Final Fantasy 7 remake. This is also leading many to play it again to see things that may or may not make the cut. Suffice it to say, one Imgur user figured out one line of dialogue that most certainly wont make the remake. Cloud, it … [Link]

Mashable » Protesters gather outside UK Parliament for mass nitrous oxide inhalation

Saturday 1 August 17:40:14 UTC 2015

Nitrous_oxide_in_parliament_squareFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – Protesters gathered in Parliament Square on Saturday afternoon for a mass nitrous oxide (aka 'laughing gas') inhalation, in order to protest the government's proposed Psychoactive Substances Bill. See also: UK parliament may finally debate the legalisation of weed The bill, which recently had its third reading in the House of Lords, would see the sale of substances like laughing … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Taps PBS To Advance Its National Talent Strategy With 'Code Trip'

Saturday 1 August 17:17:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: You don't have to be Mitt Romney to question PBS's announcement that it will air the Microsoft-funded 'reality' show Code Trip, in which Roadtrip Nation and Microsoft YouthSpark will send students across the U.S. for a "transformative journey into computer science." Of the partnership, Roadtrip Nation co-founder Mike Marriner said, "Roadtrip Nation is proud to partner with Microsoft's … [Link]

Slashdot » ISPs Claim Title II Regulations Don't Apply To the Internet Because "Computers"

Saturday 1 August 16:17:00 UTC 2015

New submitter Gryle writes: ArsTechnica is reporting on an interesting legal tactic by ISPs in the net neutrality fight. In a 95-page brief the United States Telecom Association claims Internet access qualifies as information service, not a telecommunication service, because it involves computer processing. The brief further claims "The FCC's reclassification of mobile broadband internet access as a common-carrier service … [Link]

Mashable » Photographer uses light to capture the motions of musicians

Saturday 1 August 16:14:47 UTC 2015

Motion-exposure-stephen-orlandoFeed-tw Feed-fbArtist Stephen Orlando has discovered the key to photographing sound: LED lights and long exposures. As part of his Motion Exposure series, the Ontario-based photographer handed violinists and cellists bows affixed with multicolored lights and asked them to play. These custom bows, combined with a low-light setting and a long exposure, make for photographs that turn small movements into shining bands … [Link]

Mashable » Ping Pong death robot will teach you to serve (its dystopian needs)

Saturday 1 August 15:26:03 UTC 2015

PngpnrbtFeed-tw Feed-fb When we envision the robot apocalypse, it doesn't usually begin with an innocent game of table tennis, but a new video reveals that we might want to consider such a scenario The Japan-based company Omron (a properly ominous sounding name) posted the video to show off how its automation technology can help humanity See also: Steve Wozniak: In the future, … [Link]

Slashdot » Japanese Police Arrest Mount Gox CEO Mark Karpeles

Saturday 1 August 15:19:00 UTC 2015

McGruber writes with the news as carried (paywalled) by the Wall Street Journal that Mark Karpeles, who headed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, has been arrested by Japanese police: In February 2014, Mount Gox filed for bankruptcy, saying it had lost 750,000 of its customers' bitcoins as well as 100,000 of its own, worth some $500 million at the time. A … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Nye reads mean tweets about himself, hilariously shuts down science-hating trolls

Saturday 1 August 14:49:53 UTC 2015

BillFeed-tw Feed-fbTaking a tip from Jimmy Kimmel, scientist Bill Nye has decided to read mean tweets about himself The Science Guy read and responded to the trollish tweets to promote the Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming documentary about his life Surprise, surprise — a lot of his mean tweets are from climate change deniers. Nye hilariously shuts them down, even retorting to … [Link]

Mashable » 1,000 foot water slide in Nebraska puts your pool party to shame

Saturday 1 August 14:43:49 UTC 2015

SlideFeed-tw Feed-fbEveryone knows a pool party isn't complete without a 1,000 foot water slide The folks over at Slide The City, an organization that takes 1,000 foot water slides to different cities in America, knows this rule well. They're currently setting up an inflatable water slide in Omaha, Nebraska, for a sold-out event on Aug. 1. About 4,000 people will be jumping … [Link]

Slashdot » "Happy Birthday" Public Domain After All?

Saturday 1 August 14:24:00 UTC 2015

New submitter jazzdude00021 writes: No song has had as contentious of copyright history as "Happy Birthday." The song is nearly ubiquitous at birthday parties in the USA, and even has several translations with the same tune. Due to copyrights held by Warner Music, public performances have historically commanded royalty fees. However, a new lawsuit has been brought to prove that … [Link]

Mashable » This aquarium is 82 feet high and has an elevator inside it

Saturday 1 August 14:22:00 UTC 2015

Aquadom-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s 82 feet high and holds more than 1,500 fish. It has a glass elevator that runs up and down the center of the tank. It is so big that it has to be cleaned by divers, three or four times each day. The AquaDom is inarguably the most badass aquarium in the world. The AquaDom is located inside the Sea … [Link]

Mashable » A look at the gorgeous, antiquated technology running the NYC Subway

Saturday 1 August 14:16:40 UTC 2015

Ap_314737133712Feed-tw Feed-fb At more than 100 years old, the New York City subway is one of the oldest in the world. Most of it is run by equipment nearly as old. In a video on its YouTube channel, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority provided a rare look behind the scenes at the New York City subway, highlighting the antiquated tech that powers it … [Link]

Mashable » 10 lifelong games of hide and seek you're definitely losing

Saturday 1 August 14:00:36 UTC 2015

HideandseekFeed-tw Feed-fbA good game of hide and seek is simple. You count for several seconds with your eyes closed, and your friends run and hide. You find them, you laugh and you start it all over again. If you've been searching for awhile, you call a forfeit. The game isn't very fun when it takes longer than a few minutes. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Nest Cam is a dead easy way to monitor your home remotely

Saturday 1 August 14:00:18 UTC 2015

Nest-cam-thumb-1Feed-tw Feed-fb The Nest Cam is the iPhone of Wi-Fi-connected security cameras. It just works. When Google-owned Nest Labs acquired Dropcam and its Internet-connected security cameras and live video streaming service last year for $555 million cash, I knew immediately good things were coming. See also: FLIR FX security cam puts FBI-level tech in the palm of your hand The Nest Cam … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Giant old galaxies, not Milky Ways, are best for life to thrive

Saturday 1 August 14:00:00 UTC 2015

Looking at how quickly stars form can nail down the galaxies that should be best for life – and our own doesn't come out on top [Link]

Mashable » Dave Grohl responds to 1,000 rockers who played 'Learn to Fly'

Saturday 1 August 13:44:47 UTC 2015

DaveFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’re not the only one who loved watching 1,000 people play the Foo Fighters' 1999 track "Learn to Fly." Dave Grohl loved it too The rocker posted a response video to the Foo Fighters Facebook page, thanking everyone in Cesena, Italy who participated in the event. But because this is Grohl, he didn't do any regular old thank you — he … [Link]

Mashable » 81 burning questions inspired by Disney's 'Descendants'

Saturday 1 August 13:36:21 UTC 2015

Descendants-11Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst of all: What exactly is Descendants, a Disney Channel Original Movie that premiered Friday night? Well, imagine Once Upon a Time — a show about Disney's intellectual property coexisting with various public domain characters in a town called Storybrooke — except instead of being sexy adults, everyone's a sexy teenagerTwice Upon a Time, if you will. See also: 12 live-action … [Link]

Slashdot » Silicon Valley's Big Lie

Saturday 1 August 13:22:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: Danny Crichton writes at TechCrunch that startups in Silicon Valley run on an alchemy of ignorance and amnesia and that lying is a requisite and daily part of being a founder, the grease that keeps the startup flywheel running. Most startups fail. The vast, vast majority of startup employees will never exercise their options, let alone become millionaires … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Strategy Board Games

Saturday 1 August 13:07:10 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 50% off on top-rated strategy board games such as 7 Wonders, various editions of Munchkin, Dixit, and much, much more! [Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Strategy Board Games] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Strategy Board Games appeared first … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » We Come in Peace [Comic]

Saturday 1 August 13:06:15 UTC 2015

[Source: Down the Upward Spiral | Angry at Nothing | Like “Down the Upward Spiral” on Facebook] The post We Come in Peace [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When it’s Cold Outside, No One Can Hear You Shiver [Pic]

Saturday 1 August 13:03:03 UTC 2015

A fantastic woodburner shaped like a Xenomorph from Alien by UK-based artist “Burned by Design.” Be sure to also check out the predator version below! [Source: Burned by Design] The post When it’s Cold Outside, No One Can Hear You Shiver [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic How To: How to Start Your Own Country [Video]

Saturday 1 August 13:02:57 UTC 2015

Want to create your own country? “Epic How To” has you covered. Also, not sure why, but the “Awe Me” Channel has added this below the video: This show is only for entertainment purposes… If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you do so at your own risk and you assume the responsibility for the results. You … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bill Nye Reads Mean Tweets About Himself [Video]

Saturday 1 August 13:02:55 UTC 2015

[Bill Nye Film] Bill Nye, The Science Guy, reads some mean tweets that have been written about him. Nye is helping to promote a Kickstarter project for The Bill Nye Film, a definative documentary being made about “his quest to change the world with science” by two of his fans, David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg, of Structure Films. The post … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Engineer Creates Endless Slinky Stairway [Video]

Saturday 1 August 13:02:51 UTC 2015

From Matthias Wandle: This project started with some idle chatter with some guys I used to work with. Eric had this idea for a “slinky machine”, which would essentially become an escalator on which a slinky continuously descends. Years passed and I occasionally teased Eric about it. Eventually, I figured he’d never build it and it was fair game for … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Pronouncing File Extensions [Comic]

Saturday 1 August 13:00:13 UTC 2015

Yep, even most of the ones at the bottom are real. [Source: Owl Turd Comic | Like “Owl Turd Comic” on Facebook | Follow “Owl Turd Comic” on Twitter] The post Pronouncing File Extensions [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 10 Upgrade Strategies, Pitfalls and Fixes As MSFT Servers Are Hit Hard

Saturday 1 August 12:27:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: The upgrade cycle begins, with Microsoft's latest operating system–the highly anticipated Windows 10–rolling out over Windows Update for free, for users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. For those that are ready to take the plunge over the weekend, there are some things to note. So far, Microsoft has been rolling out the upgrade in waves and stages. … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to look super fly in one perfect pair of culottes

Saturday 1 August 12:06:06 UTC 2015

Culottes31Feed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve seen them in store windows, not to mention in #tbt pics from the '80s. We're talking extra long shorts, better known as culottes. Whatever the term, the trend isn't going away anytime soon. If the thought of wide-legged, cropped pants conjures images of circus clowns and Girls Scout from Beverly Hills, stop right there. Culottes have been around for ages, … [Link]

Mashable » Cecil the lion cost $55,000 in the trophy hunting economy

Saturday 1 August 12:00:42 UTC 2015

Cecil-the-lionFeed-tw Feed-fbFarmer Mick Jameson grew up hunting in Nebraska, and travelled to South Africa for a trophy hunting expedition last year where he shot plain game like deer and ampala. And he’s planning another trip this year. “I took 700 pictures — mostly of wild game that I didn’t shoot it,” Jameson told Mashable. “I love animals, and through hunting, I get … [Link]

Mashable » 9 hashtags that champion body positivity for all

Saturday 1 August 12:00:37 UTC 2015

Body-positive-hashtagsFeed-tw Feed-fbWe could all use more radical self-love in our lives. But when it comes to body acceptance, that can be difficult — especially for people who have bodies existing outside the "socially acceptable" norm See also: Love the skin you're in: 9 uplifting body-positive blogs Whether it's skin color, size or disability, body appearance can be a major source of judgment … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump's billions are hard to verify. Why is that?

Saturday 1 August 12:00:37 UTC 2015

Trump-pointFeed-tw Feed-fbKeeping Donald Trump honest about his net worth seems to be a full-time job In the past week, two more publications have jumped in, even though Trump shows no signs of backing down from his estimate that he is worth $10 billion or even more. Trump recently told the Daily Mail that he's worth "much more than $10 billion." Let's just … [Link]

Mashable » Russian lawmaker wants to ban Nike's #betrue line because it's 'too gay'

Saturday 1 August 11:17:01 UTC 2015

Nike-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf one Russian lawmaker has his way, any and all apparel that suggests or promotes homosexuality will be made illegal The brand that sparked controversy? Nike's own #BeTrue line, launched in 2012, which supports the LGBT community with clothing and accessories that come in a rainbow of shades "This is another move to impose upon our people perverted values," said Vitaly … [Link]

Mashable » 10 delicious watermelon recipes to make all summer long

Saturday 1 August 11:05:38 UTC 2015

Watermelon-recipesFeed-tw Feed-fbAs far as fruits go, watermelon is synonymous with summer. It's light, sweet and refreshing — and, at an impressive 92% water, it will help keep you hydrated on even the hottest days of the year. But watermelon is packing more than just H2O. In fact, it's full of nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, lycopene, fiber and even … [Link]

Mashable » Summer foot stench is 100% preventable, so what's your excuse?

Saturday 1 August 11:05:36 UTC 2015

Feet-stinky-3Feed-tw Feed-fbGood man: You've learned man sandals are a no-no. Instead, you're reaching for loafers or sneakers But it's summer. If you want to go sockless, things can get a little dangerous. Those smelly, sweaty feet are impossible to ignore, especially when the shoes come off See also: How to fix that black gunk in your summer sandals And if you're out … [Link]

Mashable » Inspiring women beat poverty by translating for the sick in hospitals

Saturday 1 August 11:00:40 UTC 2015

Anatomical-modelFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen she was only six years old, Maria Vertkin had to become the voice of her Russian Jewish family. She was the one who spoke English the best She remembers having to translate medical information for her parents — an enormous, potentially dangerous responsibility for someone so young. In hospitals and clinics, one word can be the difference between life and … [Link]

Slashdot » 10 Years of Intel Processors Compared

Saturday 1 August 9:37:00 UTC 2015

jjslash writes to Techspot's interesting look back at the evolution of Intel CPUs since the original Core 2 Duo E6600 and Core 2 Quad processors were introduced. The test pits the eight-year-old CPUs against their successors in the Nehalem, Sandy Bridge and Haswell families, including today's Celeron and Pentium parts which fare comparably well. A great reference just days before … [Link]

Slashdot » JAXA Successfully Tests Its D-SEND Low-Noise Supersonic Aircraft

Saturday 1 August 6:40:00 UTC 2015

AmiMoJo writes: JAXA, the Japanese space agency, has successfully tested its low sonic boom demonstration aircraft D-SEND#2. The unmanned aircraft is floated up to 30,000m by balloon and released, falling back to earth and breaking the sound barrier in the process. The sonic boom created is measured on the ground. The project aims to halve the noise created by sonic … [Link]

Mashable » Breathtaking photos capture rare blue moon

Saturday 1 August 4:12:05 UTC 2015

Ap_768309574907Feed-tw Feed-fbFriday night's blue moon wasn't blue, but its grandeur still prompted many to look up to the night sky in awe. People from all over the world gawked at the lunar rarity A blue moon is when two full moons rise in one month and on Friday night, we saw the second full moon of July. We don't often get two … [Link]

Slashdot » In Korea, Smartphones Use Multipath TCP To Reach 1 Gbps

Saturday 1 August 3:48:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Korean users are among the most bandwidth-hungry smartphone users. During the MPTCP WG meeting at IETF'93, SungHoon Seo announced that KT had deployed since mid June a commercial service that allows smartphone users to reach 1 Gbps. This is not yet 5G, but the first large scale commercial deployment of Multipath TCP by a mobile operator … [Link]

Mashable » July's #MashPics show how our community is surviving summer

Saturday 1 August 3:12:18 UTC 2015

July_mashpicsFeed-tw Feed-fbAt the end of each month, we round up our favorite photos from the rapidly growing #MashPics collection Your July Instagram pics featured the most beautiful outdoor weddings, day trips to the shore, cold treats and all of the other things that make summertime so great See also: Colorful, captivating and creative #MashPics from the month of May It's always awesome … [Link]

Mashable » Face first is the best way to smash a skydiving world record

Saturday 1 August 2:18:39 UTC 2015

Skydive-recordFeed-tw Feed-fb A group of 164 talented skydivers from Spain, Australia and the U.S. smashed the vertical skydiving formation world record set by a 138-person team in 2012. We can only imagine the sense of elation these skydivers had upon completion. It's probably just the same as zooming in really fast on Google Earth surrounded by a bunch of friends. Probably. Homeless … [Link]

Mashable » Mozilla lashes out at Microsoft, says Windows 10 deters user choice

Saturday 1 August 2:06:44 UTC 2015

FirefoxFeed-tw Feed-fbMozilla, the company behind the web browser Firefox, is accusing Microsoft of discouraging users from changing default applications in Windows 10. Microsoft's latest operating system, released this week, changed the way to set preferred applications for Internet browsing, calendar and other apps. Now a user has to work through more options and pages to make basic changes. See also: The Firefox … [Link]

Slashdot » GasBuddy Has a New Privacy Policy (Spoiler: Not As Customer Friendly)

Saturday 1 August 0:54:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: GasBuddy has been a popular iOS and Android app for the last 5 years used to find the cheapest place to get gas. According to the Google Play store, there are over 10 million installs (in additions to the installs from Apple and Amazon's appstores). Now that they have a large enough number of users, GasBuddy … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter also wants iOS users to 'favorite' tweets with hearts instead of stars

Saturday 1 August 0:38:34 UTC 2015

TwitterFeed-tw Feed-fbSome Android users since June have seen a small, but significant tweak to Twitter: more hearts and fewer stars. Now it's iOS users' turn The social network has begun rolling out an experimental feature to some iOS users that largely swaps out stars for hearts when users "favorite" or save tweets. However different users are seeing different things. For example, some … [Link]

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