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 » Instagram is opening the advertising floodgates
Get ready to see more ads popping up in your Instagram feed. As of Tuesday, the photo-sharing app is switching on an API that lets advertisers use third-party platforms like Brand Networks and Salesforce to schedule their own campaigns for the first time In short, it's now way easier for more brands to buy more Instagram ads See also: Instagram will … [Link]
Mashable » Drone drops drugs onto prison yard, brawl ensues
While some tech companies have their sights set on commercial deliveries by drone, the black market is already one step ahead Prison guards at the Mansfield Correctional Institute in Mansfield, Ohio, responded to a fight that broke out on the north recreation yard at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time on July 29, the Mansfield News Journal reports. After authorities reviewed surveillance … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's 'Style' played on a harp will relieve your mid-week stress
Taylor Swift's "Style" is a throwback to the era of James Dean and red lips — but this harp cover throws things back even further. This soothing cover was made by the artist Emilie & Ogden. As you'll see in the video, those names don't refer to two different people: Emilie Kahn is the singer, and Ogden is her trusty harp. Meryl Streep got … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Twitter Drives Distribution and Engagement at Chicago Tribune
The United States’ second largest publisher, Tribune Publishing, recently overhauled many of the websites of their digital publishing arm. Now, a recent case study by Twitter discussed how the publishing giant used the Twitter platform to power distribution at the Chicago Tribune.
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Mashable » Severe weather and a rare hailstorm pummel Boston
Severe weather rolled through the Northeast on Tuesday, pummeling several states and dropping a rare hailstorm in the Boston area, including downtown. Golfball-sized hailstones fell across the area along with heavy rain and winds. See also: After all that heat, Britain got golf-ball-sized hail and lightning Timelapse of the hailstorm rolling into Boston. (via @fedson12) pic.twitter.com/yDmPeIQrar — Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM Locking Up Lots of Cloud Computing Patents
dkatana writes: In an article for InformationWeek Charles Babcock notes that IBM has been hoarding patents on every aspect of cloud computing. They've secured about 1,200 in the past 18 months, including ~400 so far this year. "For those who conceive of the cloud as an environment based on public standards with many shared elements, the grant of these patents … [Link]
Mashable » 'Go Set a Watchman' refunds are now a thing, at least in one bookstore
Less than a month after the launch of Harper Lee's highly anticipated novel Go Set a Watchman, it's hard even for its defenders to avoid the conclusion that it should have been released with a very large asterisk In other words, whether you view it as an alternate universe re-imagining of To Kill a Mockingbird's Atticus Finch, or a deliberate attempt … [Link]
Popular Science » Robotic Whiskers Could Help Robots Navigate Through Dark and Murky Environments
Whiskers Dan Heatherly/ Flickr CC By ND-2.0 Many mammals such as cats, rats, and seals use their whiskers as a major sensory system to detect objects in dark environments or even to identify changes in currents in murky waters. In a study published today in Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, researchers took inspiration from the physiology and function of animals' whiskers to … [Link]
Mashable » Iowa couple aims to buy 1,000 billboards denouncing same-sex marriage
A legal fight ensued after Betty and Richard Odgaard refused to allow same-sex marriages at their venue, prompting the Iowa couple to close their business Now, the Odgaards are turning to billboards — 1,000 of them, to be precise — to promote their belief that marriage is meant to be between one man and one woman See also: Baker faces civil … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog: A timeline of Muppet love
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog broke hearts everywhere when they announced their split in the trailer for The Muppets earlier this summer, and they just put the final nail in the coffin of celebrity love with an official statement confirming the "decision to terminate our romantic relationship." Though they will continue to work together as professionals for the series, we … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers turn Square hardware into device to steal credit card information
Just because the Square Reader is new doesn't mean it isn't susceptible to the same scams as old school ATMs and credit card readers. Three recent Boston University graduates are preparing to publicly present research that demonstrates how to hack Square's mobile payments hardware. The research is set to be shown off at the The Black Hat Security conference in Las … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Amy Poehler's Fun New Web Series About Science
Video of Aeronautics, Engineering & STEM (Experimenting w/ Megan Amram) Actress, writer, author, and all-around awesome person Amy Poehler has long been a proponent of girl's education and empowerment. That's what her Smart Girl's project is dedicated to. Now, the website has created a new web series aimed at teenage girls and focused entirely on science, called "Experimenting With Megan … [Link]
Mashable » Allure tried to teach white women how to achieve an afro, and the internet got pissed
What started as a simple magazine hair tutorial has quickly turned into an online debacle about gender and race In the August 2015 issue of Allure, the magazine features a piece on how to achieve the perfect afro — aimed specifically at women who have naturally straight hair. The story is called "You (Yes You) Can Have An Afro." See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Using Math To Tune a Video Game's Economy
An anonymous reader writes: When the shipping deadline was approaching for The Witcher 3, designer Matthew Steinke knew there was a big part of the game still missing: its economy. A game's economy is one of the things that can make or break immersion — you want collection and rewards to feel progressive and meaningful. Making items to expensive gives … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 3 August 2015
A Conversation with Michael Lopp — My job is to my get myself out of a job. Im aggressively pushing things I think I could be really good at and should actually maybe own to someone else whos gonna get … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 4 August 2015
Data-flow Graphing in Python (Matt Keeter) — not shared because data-flow graphing is sexy new hot topic that’s gonna set the world on fire (though, I bet that’d make Matt’s day), but because there are entire categories of engineering and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Hadoop for business: Analytics across industries
In this episode of the O’Reilly Podcast, O’Reilly’s Ben Lorica chats with Ben Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Zaloni, a company that provides enterprise data management solutions for Hadoop. Sharma was one of the first users of Apache Hadoop, and … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » What it means to go pro in data science
My experience of being a data scientist is not at all like what Ive read in books and blogs. Ive read about data scientists working for digital superstar companies. They sound like heroes writing automated (near sentient) algorithms constantly churning … [Link]
Mashable » Who's in, who's out: The final lineup for the first GOP debate
Ladies and gentlemen, your starting lineup for the first 2016 Republican presidential debate is finally set Fox News has partnered with Facebook and the Ohio Republican Party to host the event, which will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday in Cleveland. Standing center stage will be none other than Donald Trump, who has dominated polls so far See also: Quiz: … [Link]
Popular Science » Lexus Unveils Its Working Hoverboard
Lexus Hoverboard And Rider Screenshot by author, from YouTube Lexus just unveiled what is by all appearances a working hoverboard. This concept was teased about way back in June. Every story about it comes with an obligatory reference to Back To The Future Part II, that 1989 film set in the distant and far-off future of 2015, which featured an … [Link]
Popular Science » Revealed: How The Human Torch Drone Flew
Human Torch Drone In Flight Photos Courtesy of Emon Hassan / Thinkmodo For the upcoming Fantastic 4 movie opening this weekend, viral marketing firm Thinkmodo created what appears to be a flying, burning Human Torch, just like the comic book superhero. Take a look at the takeoff: And watch the full video here: Video of The Human Torch Drone At … [Link]
Mashable » Limited edition 'Halo 5' Xbox One makes us forget how ugly the console is
The Xbox One is getting a super slick limited-edition model styled after the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians. Microsoft announced the $499 console, which will be available Oct. 20, at Gamescom on Monday. See also: The Xbox One's $150 Elite controller may be the best controller ever created The general consensus is the Xbox One is an ugly and bulky console … [Link]
Mashable » What you need to know about the Legionnaire's disease outbreak in NYC
The number of cases of Legionnaire's disease, a form of bacterial pneumonia, in New York City again rose on Tuesday — to a total of 86. Seven people have so far died from the disease, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio's office. The cases are all clustered in the South Bronx, and local officials have called on the city to tighten … [Link]
Popular Science » See The World Through Bionic Eyes With This Incredible Simulation
New visual simulations give us a glimpse of what it might look like to see the world through bionic eyes. Since the FDA’s approval of the world’s first bionic eye system, the Argus II, more and more people who were once blind can now see (more than 80 by March 2014, according to a study in Neuroscience Letters). Although researchers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Vagabond Mutant Liquid” is Weird in a Very Awesome Way [Video]
A very strange short film by Tobias Stretch that recently aired on Adult Swim’s “Off the Air” [Tobias Stretch] The post “Vagabond Mutant Liquid” is Weird in a Very Awesome Way [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This pot delivery startup wants to deliver weed with drones
Many people with medical marijuana prescriptions in the state of California, specifically in the Bay Area, don't even need to leave their house to get their weed delivered. But soon they may not even have to speak to anyone San Francisco-based startup Trees Delivery, which brands itself as "the original craft cannabis box," is attempting to bring its subscription pot box … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Cuts Down On Prime Sharing
An anonymous reader writes: Tech Crunch reports that Amazon quietly rolled out changes to how their Prime subscriptions can be shared. The good news is that existing members aren't immediately losing their current sharing setups. It used to be that Amazon would let Prime subscribers share free shipping and a few other benefits with up to four other "household" members, … [Link]
Mashable » Lenny Kravitz's leather pants split on stage and the world saw his Little Lenny
Lenny Kravitz may be regretting his decision not to wear underwear right now. The singer was performing in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday when his leather trousers split wide open, exposing everything to the crowds. See also: Dave Grohl responds to 1,000 rockers who played 'Learn to Fly' Below is a blurred-out video of the rip seen 'round the world. A fan … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Qooxdoo, Stackify, Sportradar NHL
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 » Beloved chicken to receive $2,500 3D-printed prosthetic leg
Cecily, a 3-month-old chicken from Massachusetts, is one lucky bird. To fix her lame right leg, Cecily's owners are footing the bill for a $2,500 surgery in which the hen will receive a 3D-printed prosthetic. See also: The 2015 Audubon Photography Award winners show incredible avian beauty The bum leg was caused by a slipped tendon in her youth (about three … [Link]
Mashable » The team that won millions last year already lost the Dota 2 championship
Sorry, it seems being incredibly good at video games can only make you silly rich once The members of Newbee, a Dota 2 team competing against 15 other teams for the lion's share of an absurdly big $18 million pot, were eliminated on the first night of the game's annual high-stakes tournament. See also: Mom, Dad: I'm Dropping Out of College … [Link]
Mashable » Badass female engineers are shutting down sexist trolls
Sometimes it can be difficult to see the brighter side of the tech industry, especially for women. But there are quite a few individuals who are willing to take on the task of highlighting diversity in their field. On August 1, engineer Isis Wenger wrote a short essay for Medium about her experience as a woman in working in the technology … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Dota 2, The Massive International Video Game Championship
Screenshot It's an incredible time to be alive for gamers. Yesterday, Valve CEO Gabe Newell kicked off The International 2015, a five-day e-sports tournament with a $18 million dollar pool. In the past five years, Dota 2, a multiplayer online battle area video game, has become the most lucrative e-sport ever. These tournaments lend immense credibility to the world of … [Link]
Mashable » Drones and cybernetic soldiers: First looks into Call of Duty's 2065
In the year 2065, war is waged with drones and cybernetically enhanced soldiers. That's the future as conceived by Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. This newly released set of images, spanning both the story-driven campaign mode and the competitive multiplayer, offers up a bunch of fresh looks at the war-torn future-world environments that you'll run around and shoot the crap out of … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Makes Push To Get Back Into E-Sports
An anonymous reader writes: In October, Microsoft will publish Halo 5: Guardians, the first game in the series to be developed exclusively for the Xbox One. Microsoft is taking the opportunity to make a big play to become part of the e-sports market. They've announced a Halo competition with $1 million in prizes. As e-sports become more mainstream, and as … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Lion King' animator created a touching memorial for Cecil the lion
Aaron Blaise, the former Disney animator who worked on classic films like Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, has created a digitally rendered image that pays homage to Cecil the lion, who was hunted and killed by an American dentist last month. "When I heard the news about Cecil, I got inspired to create a tribute image," Blaise wrote on … [Link]
Mashable » Major League Baseball's digital arm will live-stream hockey games
The country's national pasttime is getting ready for the future. MLBAM, the digital content distribution arm of Major League Baseball, has agreed to pay $600 million for the rights to handle digital subscriptions and live streaming for the National Hockey League until 2022 See also: Baseball Everywhere: How MLB Is Innovating With Digital Media Even more interesting: MLBAM could be spun … [Link]
Mashable » BitTorrent asks musicians for their trust, recording industry remains unconvinced
BitTorrent says it wants musicians to embrace its platform and share their music with the masses The lobbying group that represents the music industry replies to that: Try harder The Recording Industry Association of America has fired the most recent shot in the long war over digital piracy, calling out BitTorrent executives for trying to whitewash its role in disseminating illegal … [Link]
Slashdot » Dungeons & Dragons Is Getting a Film Franchise
New submitter IT.luddite sends word that Hasbro and Warner Bros. have announced Dungeons & Dragons will be getting its own film franchise. They already have a script, and they'll be working with production company Sweetpea Entertainment, but they haven't picked a director, yet. They'll have at least some of the people on board who worked on the D&D movie from … [Link]
Mashable » Want to see a mural that a young Chris Pratt painted? We thought so
Brace yourself: it turns out that Star-Lord is an artist. One Imgur user discovered that a local Lake Stevens, Washington pizza place, Omega Pizza & Pasta, proudly showcases a Greek mural inside its establishment See also: Chris Pratt asked fans to Photoshop him, and boy did they ever The painting features a Grecian man in repose, laurels resting on his head … [Link]
Mashable » The age of the robot means a more bleak workforce for men
Many economists and technologists believe the world is on the brink of a new industrial revolution, in which advances in the field of artificial intelligence will obsolete human labor at an unforgiving pace. Two Oxford researchers recently analyzed the skills required for more than 700 different occupations to determine how many of them would be susceptible to automation in the near … [Link]
Mashable » 35-foot-high waterfall is basically Earth's version of a slip 'n slide
Earth's waterfalls are nature's water parks. Devin Supertramp and his team of adventurous cronies recently traveled to Lynn Canyon Park in British Columbia, Canada, to show off one of the world's best natural waterslides — which just happens to end in a 35-foot-drop Plus: no lines 'The Lion King' animator created a touching memorial for Cecil the lion A 79-year-old … [Link]
Slashdot » Giving Up Alternating Current
An anonymous reader writes: Yesterday we discussed Soylent, the artificial food substitute created by Rob Rhinehart and his team. As it turns out, this isn't Rhinehart's only unusual sustainability project. In a new post, he explains how he gave up on alternating current — a tough proposition for anyone living in the U.S. and still interested in using all sorts … [Link]
Mashable » Striking views of Super Typhoon Soudelor as it tracks toward Taiwan, China
Super Typhoon Soudelor is not only the strongest tropical cyclone of 2015, but also the most striking, based on images from satellites and a lucky Japanese astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Kimiya Yui, a new addition to the ISS, took a picture of Soudelor on Tuesday, when the storm had winds of 160 miles per hour, or 140 knots, with … [Link]
Mashable » A 79-year-old man casually swam to his own wedding, like a boss
Trygve Bernhardsen from Norway, 79, wouldn’t get married unless he could swim to the ceremony. So that's exactly what he did "He will not marry me, unless he can swim up to this place, here at the lighthouse, because this is where he wants to be," his now-wife, Ellen Hertzberg said. He started the swim at their home, about a … [Link]
Mashable » From fire trucks to drones: How one family business has innovated to thrive in the digital age
When it comes to innovation, the Darley family has got it down. After four generations and 107 years in business, the Darleys have figured out the key to keeping a family-run business going. Initially founded in 1908, the family started a business by solving a common problem: Cities were having issues with the underground pipes that carried gas, but they were … [Link]
Popular Science » Airbus Patented A Hypersonic Rocket Powered Jetliner
PatentYogi's Visualization Of The Hypersonic Airbus Screenshot by author, from YouTube Crossing the Atlantic used to take months, but a new patent for Airbus for a hypersonic jet airliner wants to reduce that time to under five hours. Granted in the middle of last month, the patent –“Ultra Rapid Air Vehicle and Related Method for Aerial Locomotion”– describes the outline … [Link]
Mashable » From Selma to D.C.: NAACP's 860-mile 'Journey for Justice' is underway
The NAACP kicked off its "American Journey for Justice" demonstration on Saturday, an 860-mile march from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the march will occur in daily segments and is set to draw to a close on Sept. 15 in the nation's capital According to the organization, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' to Peter Dinklage: You're dead to us
Peter Dinklage might have an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his outstanding work on HBO's Game of Thrones — but that's not enough to make the cut in Destiny. Bungie has re-cast Dinklage role as "Ghost" in the hit first-person shooter, bringing in renowned voice actor Nolan North to replace him. But here's the really unexpected part: In addition to voicing all … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo visitors may have been hacked
Yahoo played the unwitting host to a week's worth of malware-laden scams in what may be the largest attack of its kind in months, security firm Malwarebytes claimed. Researchers said the attackers infiltrated the web portal's advertising network and planted traps on its homepage — along with its sports, finance, celebrity and games sites. When visitors came by the sites, the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » The Most Popular Programming Languages of 2015
Developers may argue the virtues of their preferred language over another, but the truth is that the best programming language depends on its intended application.
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Mashable » You can watch the action of tonight's '@midnight' from basically every angle
Fans of Comedy Central's @midnight will be able to feast on an extra helping of the show via Periscope Tuesday At 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT can log into the app to watch the show's game Cringe Worthy play out live — from all different angles Mashable, host Chris Hardwick (@nerdist), Funny or Die (@FunnyorDie, which produces the show), and panelists … [Link]
Slashdot » Epson Is Trying To Kill the Printer Ink Cartridge
An anonymous reader writes: Inkjet printer cartridges have been the bane of many small businesses and home offices for decades. It's interesting, then, that Epson is trying something new: next month, they're launching a new line of printers that come with small tanks of ink, instead of cartridges. The tanks will be refilled using bottles of ink. They're reversing the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Craptastic Four” (2005) Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment [Video]
Before the latest reboot hits theaters, relive the disappointing 2005 adaptation of the Fantastic Four – and its sequel starring Silver Morpheus and that cloud thing. [Screen Junkies] The post “Craptastic Four” (2005) Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » How the West was burned: Thousands of wildfires ablaze in California alone
Drought and lightning are making for a combustible combination in California. The state is suffering through its fourth straight summer of drought, and this may be known as the summer of smoke A staggering 10,000 national, state and local firefighters are battling fires that are popping up by the hundreds each week, the majority of which are sparked by lightning strikes … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Has Approved More Than 1,000 Drone Exemptions
coondoggie writes: The Federal Aviation Administration today said it has issued 1,008 exemptions to businesses wanting to fly unmanned aircraft in the national airspace. Such small drones have been on the bad side of the news in the past few days: there have been at least three complaints about the diminutive aircraft flying near the flight path of JFK airport … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Piggy and Kermit breakup leads to tense first appearance since split
LOS ANGELES — Miss Piggy and Kermit are working through their differences in the name of The Muppets. But it's not going perfectly The dynamic Muppet duo, who announced their split earlier this summer in the first trailer for the series, appeared Tuesday at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote their upcoming show, which chronicles the behind-the-scenes action at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Very Common Coder’s Youthful Mistake [Comic]
[Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post A Very Common Coder’s Youthful Mistake [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 6 big moments from the Xbox main event at Gamescom 2015
Dragons and guerrilla warfare. City-wide destruction and time-bending superpowers. Microsoft's annual Gamescom press conference picked up where E3 left off, with a games-packed presentation that piled one trailer on top of another for 90 straight minutes. See also: Xbox One is getting a free DVR for live TV Rise of the Tomb Raider and Just Cause 3 got fresh looks. So did Rainbow … [Link]
Mashable » Apple denies that it's working on its own cellular service
Apple has denied a report claiming that the company is planning to launch a cellular service for iPhones The company, which doesn't typically respond to rumors, is setting the air clear after a report in Business Insider stated the iPhone maker is looking to offer cellular and data plans in the United States and Europe. See also: One photographer's unprecedented access … [Link]
Mashable » BBC presenter gets caught brushing hair on live TV, stays impressively cool
We imagine it would be most TV presenters' absolute worst nightmares to be caught off-guard live on camera, but BBC newsreader Carole Walker wasn't even slightly phased when the camera cut to her brushing her hair at 9am on Tuesday morning. See also: A BBC presenter just said a very rude word live on air Instead of looking awkward and … [Link]
Mashable » The real Piper from 'Orange Is the New Black' tells Congress the truth about prisons
One of America’s most well-known female inmates took her story to Capitol Hill Tuesday, telling lawmakers that women in the federal prison system shouldn't be an afterthought. Piper Kerman, author of 'Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison,' which inspired the Netflix series by the same name, testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Exploit Adobe Flash Vulnerability In Yahoo Ads
vivaoporto notes a report that a group of hackers have used online ad networks to distribute malware over several of Yahoo's websites. The attack began on Tuesday, July 28, and was shut down on Monday, August 3. It was targeted at Yahoo's sports, finance, gaming, and news-related sites. Security firm Malwarebytes says the hackers exploited a Flash vulnerability to redirect … [Link]
Mashable » Alexander Skarsgard sparkled in drag at his movie premiere
Alexander Skarsgard is 6'4" — and that's without heels and a bouffant The actor showed up to the premiere of his new film, Diary of a Teenage Girl, in full drag. He towered over his co-stars in a glistening golden gown and blonde wig, sparkling just like a Twilight vampire (even though he was in True Blood instead). See also: Women … [Link]
Popular Science » Genetics Experiment Will Be First Chinese Project On Space Station
The International Space Station Photo credit NASA via Wikimedia Commons NASA is not allowed to do business with Chinese scientists. That’s according to a 2011 ban that makes the scientific endeavor to explore the universe unfortunately political. However, the law doesn’t say that private American companies can’t work with China in space, and according to the Houston Chronicle, a company … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro captures what it's like to be inspected by curious elephants
If you were wondering what it's like to be surrounded and prodded by a herd of elephants, never fear: GoPro's got you you covered. A GoPro, placed in a field, was discovered by a group of observant pachyderms — who had somewhat mixed feelings about the small, electronic intruder. The curious elephants poked at the GoPro before finally flipping it … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Dipstick’ in the brain could predict damage just in time
A probe inserted into a person's brain can alert intensive-care staff to a critical drop in energy supply, potentially saving the patient's life
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Mashable » Did love really die in the summer of 2015? An investigation
We’ve endured a lot of celebrity breakups this summer, more than usual — which is why multiple news outlets are declaring love dead. But should we be so hasty? See also: 19 celebrity couples that give us hope Though we clearly don't know these celebrities personally — and know even less about the dynamics of their relationships — we analyzed various … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Marriott's API Platform Revolutionized Their Mobile Approach
Hotel giant Marriott was recently honored with the International Data Group's 2015 CIO 100 award. The annual awards ceremony recognizes 100 organizations that distinguish themselves by driving business value through the use of innovative technology. Specifically, Marriott was chosen for its API Platform.
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Mashable » Sandra Bland's family sues Texas officials over her death in police custody
The family of a young black woman who died in police custody filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday against the white state trooper who pulled arrested her in early July. During a Tuesday morning press conference, Sandra Bland's family demanded answers from police who found the 28-year-old dead in her jail cell on July 13. See also: Sandra Bland … [Link]
Mashable » Remember Soylent? Now you can order that gray sludge in a bottle
Soylent is (still) not people. But it is convenient Soylent, the meal replacement drink that started as a runaway Kickstarter success, wants to make it easier than ever to avoid human pleasures like eating and communing with others at the dinner table See also: This Gray Sludge Could Change Food Forever The company will start shipping pre-ordered, packaged Soylent ready-to-drink bottles … [Link]
Mashable » 5 reasons why startups should still attend tech conferences
Information is so easily accessible nowadays, we have an endless library at our fingertips via the internet. The digital realm has allowed us to quench our burning questions — all without stepping out of the front door — and it's constantly evolving to help us collaborate and connect across countries and continents. As access to information and individuals becomes easier, does … [Link]
Mashable » Brave cop saves baby skunk trapped in a yogurt container
Bravery comes in many forms. Officer Taylor with the Rochester Police Department responded to a call on Sunday of a baby skunk in dire need of some assistance. Unfortunately, the little animal got its head stuck in a yogurt container and was unable to free itself. Fortunately, Officer Taylor came to the rescue See also: Tiny renegade owl has a standoff … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Turn Your Smartphone Into a 3d Hologram Projector
In this short video tutorial, Youtuber Mrwhosetheboss will teach you a simple way to turn your smartphone into a 3D hologram projector using items that most people have at home! [Mrwhosetheboss] The post Turn Your Smartphone Into a 3d Hologram Projector appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Allows Turkish Government To Set the Censorship Rules
New submitter feylikurds writes: Facebook has been blocking and banning users for posting Kurdish or anti-Turkish material. Many screenshots exists of Facebook notifying people for such. You can insult any single historical figure that you like on Facebook except one: Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal 'Ataturk'. However, he should not receive special treatment and be protected from criticism, but rather should … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New ‘The Martian’ Viral Video Asks a Very Important Question: How Can Aquaman Control Whales?
In this new viral video from “The Martian,” Matt Deamon ponders about a very important question: How Can Aquaman control whales since the animal is a mammal and not a fish? [,ARES: live] The post New ‘The Martian’ Viral Video Asks a Very Important Question: How Can Aquaman Control Whales? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 3D Printed Pill Allows Tailored Dosage
A 3D printed pill has become the first such drug to get Food and Drug Administration approval. The benefits include the ability to precisely control dosage. The drug from Aprecia has the brand name SPRITAM and is a form of levetiracetam. It’s primarily designed as a way to control seizures in people with epilepsy. While the printing material is the … [Link]
Popular Science » Tiny 'Lunar IceCube' Spacecraft Could Help NASA Build A Moon Mine
Lunar IceCube Illustration by Morehead State University This shoebox-sized spacecraft will search for water on the moon, which could help fuel rockets to Mars. NASA can afford to set up a permanent, manned station on the moon, according to a recent study. By working with private companies and turning water into rocket fuel, say the study authors, colonizing the moon … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fortune Cookie or 'True Detective' Quote?' is your new favorite game
Seth Meyers is here to prove True Detective quotes sound like emo fortune cookies The Late Night host recently did a sketch called "Fortune Cookie or True Detective Quote?" The HBO show is famous for its menacing, philosophical aphorisms ("Time is a flat circle," anyone?) — which sometimes are too ridiculous to be taken seriously For example: "Sometimes your worst … [Link]
Mashable » Massive 25-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in the middle of Brooklyn
A massive sinkhole opened up at a busy intersection in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday morning, causing roads to close as water and gas lines were shut down. There were no reported injuries or reports of cars sucked deep into the Earth. The hole is approximately 25 feet feet wide and 10 feet deep, according to My Fox NY. The sinkhole … [Link]
Mashable » Asparagus water was almost the next crazy health fad, thanks to a Whole Foods labeling error
If looks like a $6 bottle of water and it sounds ridiculous, it's probably a mistake That's Whole Foods' story, anyway, and they're sticking to it A photo posted by Marielle Wakim (@marielle.m.n.o.p) on Aug 3, 2015 at 8:03am PDT The labeled "asparagus water" was priced at $5.99 at the Brentwood, California Whole Foods and even the most fanatical Whole Foods … [Link]
Mashable » 20 of the best and worst things you can buy from the 'Mad Men' prop auction
Even if you never did catch up on Mad Men, you can't ignore the show's meticulous, on-point aesthetics. And if you're a super-fan, well, you're all the more aware of its outstanding commitment to 1960s visual authenticity. Luckily for fans and '60s memorabilia collectors alike, Screenbid, a source for certified authentic Hollywood memorabilia, is auctioning off 1,384 props from the Mad … [Link]
Mashable » China's Alibaba plots its global domination by hiring a Canadian former Olympic athlete
While touring the U.S. and pitching business leaders in June, Alibaba's eccentric billionaire founder Jack Ma proclaimed in editorials and speeches that his company "was founded in China but created for the world." Now Alibaba is taking the next step to prove its global appeal by recruiting a well-known banker and onetime Olympic gold medalist — and the man who helped … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon ponders the big questions in new 'The Martian' teaser
If you were forced to be alone for 10 days — as preparation for an upcoming mission to Mars — how would you deal? See also: Matt Damon gives us a peek inside Ridley Scott's 'The Martian' Would you exude stoic badassery, like Jessica Chastain's Melissa Lewis? Would you power through on the strength of sheer handsomeness, like Sebastian Stan's … [Link]
Slashdot » Cleaning Up Botnets Takes Years, May Never Be Completed
Once a botnet has taken root in a large pool of computers, truly expunging it from them may be a forlorn hope. That, writes itwbennett, is: the finding of researchers in the Netherlands who analyzed the efforts of the Conficker Working Group to stop the botnet and find its creators. Seven years later, there are still about 1 million computers … [Link]
Mashable » Every part in the 'Circle of Life,' sung by one person
Singer Sam Robson has just created the most epic one-person version of The Lion King's "Circle of Life" ever Robson recorded himself singing all the parts from the iconic opening song and layered the tracks, resulting in an awesome, 50-voice musical number "As a kid I remember seeing the Lion King and being blown away by it. Many years later, … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a pint-sized 'Chatpad' keyboard for your Xbox One controller
The days of spending 20 minutes tapping out a five-word message are over. Meet the Xbox Chatpad. If you had an Xbox 360 Chatpad, the Xbox One version is basically an evolution of that. It's a pint-sized keyboard that attaches to the bottom of your Xbox One controller, filling out the space between the handgrips on the left and right sides of … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft surprises everyone with a 'Halo Wars 2' reveal
Halo Wars 2 is a real thing, and there's one big reason you should care about it: Creative Assembly. The United Kingdom-based Sega studio is best known for its work on the Total War series of strategy games, which combine an epic scale with a jaw-dropping degree of visual authenticity. The original Halo Wars attempted to translate real-time strategy gaming on the … [Link]
Mashable » Disguised Cristiano Ronaldo performs soccer tricks in Spain, no one notices
The most recognizable man in Spain only needs a beard and wig to disappear. International superstar and soccer phenom Cristiano Ronaldo dressed up as a homeless man and performed soccer tricks for clueless passersby. His disguise was so good that a woman — who's probably kicking herself now — declined to give him her number. BBC presenter gets caught brushing … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantastic Portal Fan Film: Portal Combat [Video]
A fantastic Portal-inspired fan film made by the folks over at Film Riot. [Film Riot] The folks over at HitFilms make some pretty awesome low-budget videos showcasing some rather impressive VFX knowledge. This one from earlier this month was a funny video spoofing Valve’s popular Portal series called “Portal Combat.” I’ve seen a lot of Portal inspired videos on YouTube, … [Link]
Mashable » You can charge your iPhone by wearing these jeans
We’re not sure what's worse: when your phone dies unexpectedly or when your phone doesn't fit into the pocket of your jeans. A new denim line from Joe's Jeans, called the #Hello jean, tries to solve both problems at once. The jeans, which don't come cheap for $189, have a special opening above the traditional back pocket for a battery pack, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 little-known facts about Taylor Swift we learned from Vanity Fair
At this point, you'd think there was nothing we didn't already know about Taylor Swift. Between her public friendships and revealing Instagrams about baking and cats, what more is there to unearth about the world's biggest pop star? But in the September issue of Vanity Fair, of which Swift graces the cover, the singer reveals tidbits ranging from her role models … [Link]
Mashable » 110-year-old woman's secret to a long life: 3 Miller High Lifes per day
Agnes Fenton, who turned 110-years-old on August 1, has a secret to living a long life: the cool, refreshing taste of Miller High Life. The New Jersey resident, born in 1905, gained national attention before her 105th birthday when she claimed to have consumed three beers and a shot of Johnnie Walker almost every day for 70 years. See also: Humans … [Link]
Mashable » Xbox One is getting a free DVR for live TV
Your Xbox One will soon be able to record live television shows and beam them to other devices, Microsoft announced at German games conference Gamescom on Tuesday. An Xbox One console, starting next year, will act as a DVR for live television shows. It's a service targeted those who don't have a DVR through their cable subscription, or get cable channels … [Link]
Mashable » Meryl Streep got her first guitar lesson from Neil Young because she's Meryl Streep
If you're Meryl Streep, a regular guitar lesson simply won't do For her new role as a failed rock star in Ricki and the Flash, the triple-time Oscar winner had to learn how to play guitar. Naturally, director Jonathan Demme had the perfect teacher in mind: Neil Young See also: Tom Cruise and Jimmy Fallon perfectly recreate 'Top Gun' duet … [Link]
Mashable » Goofball cops offer drug dealers 'free service' to eliminate their competition
This is one way to lose a few friends. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky posted a flyer on its Facebook page on Monday that tells drug dealers to "report your competition" to the police. "Attention drug dealers. Is your drug dealing competition costing you money?" the tongue-in-cheek flyer asks. "We offer a free service to help you eliminate your … [Link]
Mashable » The glamorous life of a frequent traveler is a lie, researchers say
Do you dream of quitting your job to travel the world and join the ranks of globetrotting jetsetters who fly through time zones on a regular basis? Maybe you shouldn't. At least, that's the gist of a report by researchers at the University of Surrey in the UK, who argue in a critical review that the glamorous depictions of frequent travelers … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF and MuckRock Need Your Help Tracking Biometric Surveillance
v3rgEz writes: Police departments are increasingly tracking your face, your fingerprints, your tattoos — and even your DNA. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock are working to uncover how local agencies are tracking you and bring some much-needed transparency to the murky world of biometric surveillance through a free public records audit: Just put in some basic information about an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene tests and hair analysis could catch doping athletes
Tests that detect changes in genes triggered by drugs could bolster the use of a biological passport – if athletics will spend more on research
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Make An Iron Man Arc Reactor at Home For Just $30! [Video]
We build so many amazing weapons and props, we wanted to offer a show where you at home could build them yourself! Follow along with our host Dustin McLean (“Homemade Movies”) as he shows you how to build awesome props from all of your favorite movies & games, for under $50! This week, channel your inner Tony Stark and learn … [Link]
Slashdot » Ada Initiative Organization To End, But Its Work Will Continue
An anonymous reader writes: Today the Ada Initiative announced that the nonprofit will shut down in mid-October. Founded in 2011, the Ada Initiative is a nonprofit feminist organization created to help improve open source culture and build a more inviting, productive, safe environment for women. In this interview with Opensource.com, the co-founders look back at the organization's successes, and the … [Link]
Mashable » The 5 most important things to know about Puerto Rico's financial 'death spiral'
Puerto Rico has no money. It is broke Like Greece last month, Puerto Rico is broke, teetering on the edge of defaulting on massive debts, with a payment deadline bearing down for money it doesn't have How broke is Puerto Rico? It is broker than Detroit and it is broker than even Greece, which recently had a bailout from the EU. … [Link]
Mashable » Drake trolls Meek Mill with memes at OVO Fest because he can
Drake knows a good meme when he sees one Drake took the stage on Monday at the OVO Festival, a show he's hosted annually in Toronto since 2009. The 6 God was clearly in his element and decided to drag Meek Mill while he was at it, using memes of the rapper as his stage backdrop The rappers have been embroiled … [Link]
Popular Science » The #ILookLikeAnEngineer Hashtag Challenges Stereotypes On Twitter
Facebook Post Isis Anchalee One of the reactions to the ad campaign on Facebook It all started with a recruiting ad for a tech company, OneLogic, seen in transit stations in the San Fransisco area. It featured a woman in a black t-shirt and glasses against a white background, with a positive quote about the team she works with. Innocuous … [Link]
Mashable » Families sue after 2 kids with disabilities are handcuffed at Kentucky school
The families of two elementary school students with disabilities, who were handcuffed in school by a resource officer, have filed a lawsuit against the local sheriff's department in Kentucky. An 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, who have both been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, were handcuffed around their biceps last year by Kenton County Deputy Sheriff Kevin Sumner at … [Link]
Mashable » 13 surreal Instagrams that will make your imagination run wild
Last week, we challenged you to illustrate ideas in your conceptual photographs. Your submissions are an impressive collection of surreal edits, carefully staged shots and beautiful sceneries that can tell many stories, leaving interpretation to the viewer See also: 20 photos that creatively utilize negative space Chris Rivera, a fine art photographer who specializes in art and self-portraits, was our guest … [Link]
Slashdot » Toshiba, SanDisk Piloting 3D NAND That Doubles Previous Capacity
Lucas123 writes: Under a joint development agreement, Toshiba and SanDisk have begun pilot production of a new 48-layer 256Gb NAND flash chip in a brand new fab in Mie prefecture, Japan. The new X3 chips, which double capacity from 16GB to 32GB over the previous product, are made with triple-level cell (TLC) flash compared with Toshiba's last multi-level cell (MLC) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 64% Off Chappie and the Blomkamp³ Limited Edition Collection (3 Movies) – $19.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the Blomkamp³ Limited Edition Collection (Chappie / District 9 / Elysium + Included Digibook) on blu-ray for just $19.99. That’s 64% off on the collection’s regular list price of $55.99. The world of Neill Blomkamp is unlike any other. Distinct of story and vision, and for the first time together … [Link]
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Mashable » Hackers are exploiting an OS X flaw to install unwanted adware
A security flaw in an operating system is dangerous, but a security flaw that's being actively exploited in the wild, and for which there is no official fix, is much more problematic That's exactly what's happening to Apple's latest version of OS X, according to security company Malwarebytes. An OS X security flaw detailed in July by security researcher Stefan Esser … [Link]
Mashable » Swiss customs seize 578 pounds of ivory taken from up to 50 elephants
BERLIN — Customs officials at Zurich airport have seized 262 kilograms (578 pounds) of ivory that three Chinese men had dispatched from Tanzania, contraband that may have come from up to 50 elephants, Swiss authorities said Tuesday. See also: Cecil the Lion's death opens question of why illegal poaching of protected animals is still so common The ivory was found during … [Link]
Mashable » Here are Destiny's new challenges for the week of Aug. 4
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: Reset day. It's that wonderful time when Bungie's rotating selection of high-reward activities are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: Game of Thrones Risk: The easiest way to unexpectedly kill all … [Link]
Slashdot » Behind the Microsoft Write-Off of Nokia
UnknowingFool writes: Previously Microsoft announced they had written off the Nokia purchase for $7.6B in the last quarter. In doing so, Microsoft would create only the third unprofitable quarter in the company's history. Released on July 31, new financial documents detail some of the reasoning and financials behind this decision. At the core of the problem was that the Phone … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Obama’s clean power plan will cut emissions – but is it enough?
Environmentalists have welcomed the Clean Power Plan, which steers the US towards a lower-carbon future, but some say more needs to be done
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Star Wars Darth Vader & Stormtrooper Mugs
Check out these geektastically cool 3D ceramic mug from Thinkgeek! Each of these (Vader, Stromtrooper) are officially-licensed and come with a removable lid and can hold up to 24 oz of liquid! 
–Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Mug (24 oz) –Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Mug (24 oz) The post WANT: Star Wars Darth Vader & Stormtrooper Mugs appeared first on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Playing House' literally rose from the dead. Why are you still not watching it?
Last year, Playing House was dead. The show was effectively canceled. USA was about to declare an end to the series — and its push to produce half-hour comedies altogether. But then an intense letter-writing and social media campaign scored the show a surprise renewal. See also: 'Wet Hot American Summer' on Netflix: Your guide to its in-jokes and callbacks One … [Link]
Popular Science » The Airport Of The Future Isn’t An Airport: It’s A City
Governor Cuomo via Flickr A rendering of the aerial view of what New York's La Guardia airport would look like. The redesign is scheduled to begin in 2016, with the first part completed by the end of 2019. Customer service complaints, wasted hours, and extremely uncomfortable seats: Frequent and occasional flyers alike have a lot of problems with the status … [Link]
Slashdot » NTT, Japan's Largest Fixed Telecom Provider, Begins Phasing Out ADSL
AmiMoJo writes: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), the third largest telecoms provider in the world, is beginning to phase out ADSL for broadband internet access (Google Translate helps). NTT is no longer accepting new registrations, and no longer manufacturing the equipment required. Instead they recommend users opt for their FLET'S HIKARI fibre optic service. Their "Giga Mansion Smart Type" … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Turdinator' is staking out people who don't pick up dog poop
LONDON — They call him the Turdinator. Andrew Hawes from Leiston in Suffolk has had it up to here with other people's dog mess, and he's decided to do something about it. He's started hiding in bushes, dressed in full camouflage, waiting to pounce on careless owners that abandon their pooch's poop. See also: Pomeranian delivers cutest puppy sneeze of all … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer spills on being new BFFs with Jennifer Lawrence
Amy Schumer has had a busy few weeks with promoting Trainwreck, discussing gun control and, of course, building human pyramids with Jennifer Lawrence During an interview with Jon Stewart Monday night, Schumer discussed her recent vacay to the Hamptons with JLaw, saying, "She's the coolest chick you'll ever meet." As if we already didn't know that She also realized the downside … [Link]
Mashable » Obama has some important debate advice for Donald Trump
Barack Obama has been in office for eight long, hard years, and he's ready for some laughs. So, naturally, he is hoping Donald Trump takes over the Oval Office During Monday's Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon channeled his inner Trump to imagine how a call between the GOP candidate and the sitting president would go down — basically, fruitless but hilarious … [Link]
Mashable » One man's story of how ISIS took his hometown
The Taking of Raqqa One man's story of how his hometown fell to ISIS By Megan Specia The Taking of Raqqa One man's story of how his hometown fell to ISIS By Megan Specia This is a firsthand account of how Islamic State militants took over the city of Raqqa in northern Syria, declaring it their capital.Abu Ibrahim al-Raqqawi was … [Link]
Slashdot » Philadelphia Hackers and Others Offer Brotherly Love To Fallen Robot
An anonymous reader writes: Since a hitchhiking robot was destroyed in Philadelphia over the weekend, there has been an overwhelming show of support according to its co-creators Frauke Zeller and David Smith. Makers from all over Philly have reached out and offered to help rebuild the robot. "We'll say that at this moment, if we get the OK from the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ugly' fishcake flies off the shelves in Singapore
Thanks to its haters, the fishcake product that was widely panned by Singaporeans when it debuted is selling very well, says its creator. The fishcake, released by local fish product factory Ha Li Fa, has a "50" cutout in celebration of Singapore's 50th year of independence this weekend. It showed up in supermarkets over a week ago, and started drawing flak … [Link]
Mashable » 8 themed cruises for taking your hobbies on the high seas
From Comic-Con to CatCon, there seems to be a conference for every hobby. So maybe it shouldn't be a surprise that there are also cruises for many hobbies. That's right, you can take your obsession on the high seas. These cruises are for the die-hard fans, the groupies and the utterly obsessed — but curious minds are also sure to learn … [Link]
Mashable » What to wear when your office is freezing but it's hot as hell outside
Your weather app has the nerve to look you in the eye and tell you it's another 99-degree day. The air is thick and your parts are sticky Sure, it's easy to wear lightweight clothing in the heat. There are plenty of tutorials and how-to guides out there. But that doesn't solve a major problem many women encounter: What are you … [Link]
Popular Science » What We Want From The New Apple TV
Apple The Apple TV, which received its last hardware update in 2012. Despite a rocky start, Apple will reportedly unveil their new iteration of the Apple TV this September, along with their annual line of iPhones. It’s about time; the last hardware update to the Apple TV was in 2012. That’s like 328 billion tweets ago. (~500 million tweets per … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin Bacon demands more male nudity in Hollywood
Hey, Hollywood, Kevin Bacon has a bone to pick with you. There is so much gratuitous female nudity in films and television, and that's not fair because male actors want to be naked too. In a very serious PSA, the actor demands that more male actors be allowed to "free their bacon," calling out Game of Thrones, Fifty Shades of … [Link]
Slashdot » Houston Firm NanoRacks To Take Chinese Experiment To International Space Station
MarkWhittington writes: The Houston Chronicle's Eric Berger reports that for the first time a Chinese experiment will fly on the International Space Station, thanks to an arrangement between a research group based at the Beijing Institute of Technology and a private firm in Houston called NanoRacks. The deal seems to have been designed to avoid the prohibition against space cooperation … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ultra-rapid' aircraft concept would fly from New York to London in 1 hour
Aircraft patent filings are not a great predictor for what air travel will actually be like in the near future, but they can certainly stir the imagination. Airbus has filed a patent for a supersonic, "ultra-rapid" plane that would make the trip from London to New York in an hour, traveling at speeds of Mach 4.5 (or four and a half … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to ask for a work extension without losing your street cred
So, you kinda underestimated how long that new project would actually take. Or, you felt pressured to overcommit and now have way too much to do before Friday. Regardless of the situation, you've done the math — and there simply aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done on time Fortunately, we've all been there. So, in many situations … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Building Mobile Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – $49.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Building Mobile Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-08-05 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 90-year-old spends birthday strapped to wing of a plane like it's no big deal
LONDON – Not many nonagenarians spend their birthdays attached to the wing of a small plane as they hurtle through the air at 500ft, but John Weston is not most 90-year-olds. See also: 57-year-old man laughs, cries and swears on his first flight The British WWII veteran, who served in the RAF as a rear gunner on a Lancaster Bomber, did … [Link]
Mashable » The man who saved Uber in New York is looking for new startups
The man who helped Uber beat New York is looking for other startups Bradley Tusk, the former campaign manager for Mayor Michael Bloomberg and an early political advisor to Uber, is selling what some startups desperately want to buy: advice on how to beat the system. Tusk helped Uber weave through many of its regulatory scuffles, including last month's victory in … [Link]
Mashable » Your smartphone and laptop battery life could endanger your privacy
Think your private browsing session is really private? A new paper shows how your smartphone or laptop's battery can be used to compromise your privacy A HTML5 feature called the Battery Status API lets websites check the status of your device's battery with such precision that it could be used to track you in short time intervals, researchers claim. And that's … [Link]
Mashable » Portrait of Australian surfer painted with pale ale beer
The Australian surfing great Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew has been immortalised in the way Australians know best — with beer. In a portrait titled "The Next Wave," renowned watercolour artist Grant Molony captured the unique character of Rabbit using pale ale and paint brushes. See also: Surf legend Mick Fanning donates TV interview fee to shark attack victim Rabbit has three world … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers: The Thermostat In Your Office May Be Sexist
sciencehabit writes: If you're constantly bundling up against your office building's air conditioning, blame Povl Ole Fanger. In the 1960s, this Danish scientist developed a model, still used in many office buildings around the world, which predicts comfortable indoor temperatures for the average worker. The problem? The average office worker in the 1960s was a 40-year-old man sporting a three-piece … [Link]
Mashable » Saviour Taylor Swift allows elderly Australian actors to 'Shake It Off'
With just two words Tay Tay has saved Australian theatre A bunch of Australian acting royalty have convinced the Devine Being Taylor Swift to give them permission to "Shake It Off." The Belvoir Theatre Company in Sydney was all ready to kick off its new play Seventeen on Wednesday when disaster struck. Unfortunately, the theatre failed to secure the rights to … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Harry Potter' and Taylor Swift mashup is wand-wavingly magical
Bad Blood, Mudbloods, nasty scars AND lightning scars – this song has everything you'd want from a Harry Potter-themed Taylor Swift medley. The mashup was created by YouTuber and rampant Harry Potter enthusiast weasleysweaters, whose YouTube channel is chock-full of more magical mashups and Potter parodies than you can shake an 11 inch, phoenix feather core wand at. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Bird rides on a hawk like a freakin' boss
Oh, you drove to work today? Amateur A shrewd red-winged blackbird hitched a ride on the back of a red-tailed hawk because wing flapping is super overrated. The badass nature moment was captured by Mike White at the Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska and shared by the U.S. Department of the Interior on Instagram. A photo posted by U.S. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cyber attack: How easy is it to take out a smart city?
Cities are getting ever more sophisticated, automated and "smart". But this only increases their vulnerability to hacking
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Mashable » Good news gamers: Twitch is coming to Australia for PAX Aus
Twitch, the hugely popular social video platform for gamers, will be a key feature of PAX Australia in late October. This will be the first time the company has had an official booth at the convention, which is one of Australia's biggest annual gaming events. See also: Blow up beautifully rendered spaceships in this Gear VR launch title Big news streamers … [Link]
Slashdot » Fuel Cells Promise To Reduce Carbon Emissions of Mobile Base Stations
Mickeycaskill writes: Vodafone says fuel cells could reduce the carbon emissions and noise pollution caused by mobile base stations in remote areas of developing economies. The company has 122 million mobile data customers in emerging markets and needs to expand its network in these countries to meet demand. However many base stations are in rural areas where grid power is … [Link]
Mashable » China's Winter Olympics 2022 theme sounds way too much like Frozen's 'Let It Go'
Beijing has released the new theme song for the 2022 Winter Olympics, and critics are pointing out it sounds like a blatant rip-off of "Let it Go" from Disney's hit animated movie Frozen. The song, titled "The Snow and Ice Dance" (Bing Xue Wu Dong), is performed by Chinese singers Sun Nan and Tan Jing. It's one of 10 official songs … [Link]
Mashable » Australia takes first step toward Bitcoin as currency
Updated: Tuesday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m. AEST with the release of the government report, "Digital currency—game changer or bit player." In a positive sign for financial technology startups, a government inquiry has set the stage for the digital currency Bitcoin to be treated like regular money in Australia. A Senate Economics References Committee review considering digital currencies in Australia has … [Link]
Slashdot » KFC South Africa Lets Customers Listen To Music Using Bone Conduction
An anonymous reader writes: The end of annoying restaurant muzak may be nigh: A KFC branch in South Africa has put together a playlist of local artists for diners to enjoy — so long as they do so in silence. The in-shop broadcasts can only be heard using bone conduction as a speaker — diners put their elbows on the … [Link]
Mashable » Australian footballer Adam Goodes finally speaks out over racist booing
It is a controversy that has engulfed Australian sport — the racist booing of the Australian football (AFL) player, Adam Goodes. There have been think pieces, opinion pieces, negative pieces, support pieces, Shane Warne saying something, and a massive fan movement to show Goodes that Australia does care The saga began after the Sydney Swans player, who is Indigenous, got sick … [Link]
Slashdot » Buzz Aldrin Publishes Moon Expenses Form
An anonymous reader writes: Proving once again that the government has a form for everything, Buzz Aldrin has unveiled his Apollo 11 documentation on social media over the past few days, including a travel voucher detailing his expenses on his trip to the moon. The papers listed him as having been on a "work trip" from his home in Houston, … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer talk 'Trainwreck' shooting, but not gun control
Comedian Amy Schumer and departing Daily Show host Jon Stewart addressed July's Trainwreck shooting on Monday's episode — albeit briefly, before switching to slightly more TV-friendly topics such as Schumer's burgeoning friendship with Jennifer Lawrence. Shortly after Schumer's entrance onto the Daily Show stage — and a long, lingering ovation — Stewart told his guest that he wanted her to ask … [Link]
Mashable » Your worst nightmare: What if Facebook lost everyone's data?
Image: The Data DriveThe only thing worse than Facebook having all of your personal information is, well, Facebook not having all of your personal information. That is the premise behind The Data Drive, a new website by Daniel Kolitz, creator of The Printed Internet and artist Sam Lavigne. The Data Drive imagines Facebook thrown into chaos after Mark Zuckerberg steals … [Link]
Mashable » Surf legend Mick Fanning donates TV interview fee to shark attack victim
Australian surfer Mick Fanning, who made international headlines for fighting off a shark with his bare hands, is also a super nice bloke. The three-time world champion has donated the A$75,000 he received from an interview to a fellow shark attack victim. He earned the money by sitting down with Channel Nine's current affairs program 60 Minutes to talk about his … [Link]
Mashable » Dog tries its best to be accepted by dolphins
This brave dog is tired of being held back by its four legs and tail. It belongs in the ocean. A clip uploaded by the channel JukinVideo shows a dog desperate to leave its land-based prison and join its underwater dolphin family. Leaping into the sea, it joins up with a pod of dolphins and briefly experiences euphoria. Unfortunately, it … [Link]
Mashable » Mothers create jewelry with breast milk
From saving your baby's footprint to bronzing their baby shoes, there are numerous ways to commemorate a child's infancy — and now, breast milk jewelry can be added to the list "Mom's Own Milk" allows new moms to purchase pendants, baubles and trinkets created with beads made from their own breast milk for anywhere between £12 and £150 ($19-$234) See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Dallas Cowboys give Dez Bryant's fight the UFC treatment
The Dallas Cowboys are still an NFL team, right? Not a boxing organization or mixed martial arts league? Just checking You'd be a little hard-pressed to to tell the difference if you glanced at Twitter over the weekend, when the team's official account — not a fan site or parody account — promoting a training camp fight involving the team's biggest … [Link]
Slashdot » India Blocks Over 800 Adult Websites
William Robinson writes: The government of India has blocked over 800 adult websites through a secret order. “Free and open access to porn websites has been brought under check,” N.N. Kaul, a spokesman at the department of telecommunications said. “We don’t want them to become a social nuisance.” The ban has provoked debates in the country about extreme and unwarranted … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, sunglasses that fit Asian face shapes
No nose bridge? No problem At least not with this new line of sunglasses, called Covry Sunwear, which specifically caters to Asian faces and others with smaller nose curvatures It's a problem that many Asians who shop for sunglasses face: Finding sunnies that actually fit their distinct shapes. Traditionally, sunglasses brands — from low-end to luxury — have not designed exclusively … [Link]
Mashable » Uber fights back over tax in Australia
Updated: Tuesday, August 4 12.50 p.m. AEST with statement from the Australian Taxation Office. Uber is not taking what it considers to be unfair tax obligations in Australia lying down. Instead, the ride-share company filed a challenge in the Federal Court Friday against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to push back against a ruling that required its drivers to register for … [Link]
Mashable » Star Wars takes over traditional Japanese festival
In case it wasn't already obvious based on recent Japanese news, the country is in a fully-fledged love affair with everything Star Wars. The latest manifestation of this obsession comes to us by way of the annual Aomori Nebuta street festival in Japan, which this year added the space fantasy franchise's characters to its array of traditional illuminated floats Normally … [Link]
Mashable » 5 celebrity pairs you never knew were related
In Hollywood, there are obvious family relationships — like Emma and Julia Roberts, or Kate and Rooney Mara. But in light of discovering that Amy Schumer is a distant cousin of U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, it's safe to say that some celebrity relations will make you reconsider everything you know. See also: Amy Schumer joins her cousin, Sen. Chuck Schumer, in … [Link]
Mashable » At least 2 dead, 15 injured in New Hampshire tent collapse
At least two people were killed and 15 injured when a circus tent collapsed during a performance at the Lancaster Fairgrounds in Lancaster, New Hampshire, on Monday night as strong storms swept through the area Initial reports said as many as 250 people were trapped when the collapse occurred See also: Dramatic crane collapse caught on camera, damages five houses Breaking: … [Link]
Mashable » If it's real I don't want to know: Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale file for divorce
It looks as though they're letting go, and if it's real, well, we don't want to know After 13 years together, No Doubt's Gwen Stefani has reportedly filed for divorce from Bush's Gavin Rossdale because of "irreconcilable differences," according to TMZ. See also: When 3,500 Strangers Helped Comfort a Dying Man Mashable confirmed that Stefani, 45, and Rossdale, 49, both filed … [Link]
Mashable » China to restrict exports of certain drones and supercomputers
A new cold war may be brewing between China and the West, and it's centered around the 21st century's weapon of warfare of choice: drones China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has issued a statement announcing that the country will restrict exports of high-performance drones starting Aug. 15 See also: Sony is launching drone services for businesses The new edict has been … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can only share Amazon Prime with one adult, four kids
Amazon has quietly changed the way Prime members users can share benefits with family members. Previously, any subscriber to Amazon's $100-a-year service could extend the free two-day shipping option to up to four other people — who didn't actually have to live at the same address. Now the whole service is limited to one other adult and up to four children … [Link]
Slashdot » Lessons From Your Toughest Software Bugs
Nerval's Lobster writes: Most programmers experience some tough bugs in their careers, but only occasionally do they encounter something truly memorable. In developer David Bolton's new posting, he discusses the bugs that he still remembers years later. One messed up the figures for a day's worth of oil trading by $800 million. ('The code was correct, but the exception happened … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo takes over Australian golf course to fix flagpoles
In Florida, golf course patrons have to watch out for both big-ass alligators and big-ass alligators eating big-ass turtles. But in Australia, there's a different sort of living, breathing hazard: kangaroos See also: Jack Nicklaus sinks hole-in-one like the 75-year-old boss he is Someone at the Heritage Golf and Country Club near Melbourne caught this video of a curious 'roo invading … [Link]
Mashable » India blocks access to 857 porn websites in latest online crackdown
MUMBAI, India — The Indian government has taken on pornography in its latest Internet clampdown, sparking debates about individual liberties: Its Department of Telecommunications ordered ISPs to block access to 857 websites that host adult or pornographic content The move comes even as the Supreme Court of India is hearing a case on banning access to porn sites. During a hearing … [Link]
Mashable » The trailer for Bryan Cranston's Amazon pilot is very promising
Giovanni Ribisi is a skilled con man with a very angry Bryan Cranston on his hands in the new trailer for Sneaky Pete, an Amazon pilot that debuts Aug. 7 The show, which comes from from executive producers David Shore and Cranston, centers on Ribisi, whose character assumes the identity of his former cellmate after leaving prison. Cranston plays the … [Link]
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