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 » Apple's third iOS 9 public beta brings gorgeous new wallpapers
Apple has released the third version of iOS 9 to the public, as it continues to tweak its upcoming software update to iOS devices While iOS 9 packs a host of new features, like transit directions in maps, the update is focused on delivering a smoother, faster experience on Apple's mobile devices. But the new wallpapers stand as the most notable … [Link]
Mashable » Praise Cookie: 'Empire' Season 2 trailer has arrived
The Lyon family is coming back to Fox with a roar At least, that's the impression we get from this exciting trailer for the show's big return this fall See also: What to expect from 'Empire' Season 2 In it, Lucious is locked up and mad as hell, Andre is making power moves, Hakeem's talking a big game and … … [Link]
Mashable » Why did 'Fantastic Four' exclude Sue Storm from its moment of glory?
LOS ANGELES — Girls are such buzzkills, man When you want to make mischief, break the rules, go rogue, do something cool and spontaneous for a change, there they are — in arms-akimbo, resting-bitchface disapproval mode. Right, fellas? SEE ALSO: There's a lame reason that none of the main Minions are girls So goes the undercurrent of a key sequence in … [Link]
Mashable » Kacey Musgraves sparkles on Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin''
Kacey Musgraves is bringing Nancy Sinatra's 1966 classic "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" into the year 2015 with her light-up boots and modern country-pop twang The "Biscuits" singer — whose latest album Pageant Material debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in June — performed the tune for Yahoo's Artist Spotlight series See also: Luke Bryan debuts … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina scores surprise pre-debate victory
Fox News picked the winners and losers of the first Republican primary debate before it even began. The network selected the top-tier of candidates for primetime and only gave seven others a shot at an earlier, smaller debate See also: Dan Rather's drinking game is the only way we'll get through this debate The candidates on stage early Thursday evening in … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how voting rights are stripped in today's America
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed 50 years ago Thursday, but lawmakers in the United States are still restricting voters' rights across the country. The law was designed to allow more Americans to get to the polls. It especially helped minority groups, whose ability to vote was often limited by targeted restrictions. The act required certain southern states to submit … [Link]
Geek Culture » Forum Tidbits for Psychological Geeks!
sedflicks wants geeks to fill out a Psychological Geek Study, … Snaggy misses the old Internet, … TheMoMan has a Question for Americans: how did it become an intitlement? and says these forums are getting musty, let's open the windows!, … and The Famous Druid says It took me a while! [Link]
Mashable » It's 2015. Stop with the nerd shaming already
What a time to be alive. I'm writing these words to you on a computer with an operating system built by nerds, using a content management system built by more nerds. You might be reading them on a smaller phone screen, popularized by one nerd and disseminated by many other nerds — and you found this article because of networks full … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla shows off prototype for terrifying robot snake charger
Everyday, it seems, we're another step closer to eventual robot dominance. Tesla tweeted a video on Thursday of a quirky robotic arm prototype designed to charge up its Model S car See also: It's official: Tesla Model X SUV is coming in September The video, which was also shared on Tesla's YouTube page, aims to show alternative, smarter concepts around … [Link]
Slashdot » 4th Circuit Holds That Obtaining Extended Cell-Site Records Requires a Warrant
schwit1 writes: In the new opinion, the Fourth Circuit (Judge Davis joined by Judge Thacker, with Judge Motz dissenting) holds that ordering a cell provider to hand over "extended" records is a Fourth Amendment search because "society recognizes an individual's privacy interest in her movements over an extended time period." The Fourth Circuit relies primarily on the "mosaic theory" arguments … [Link]
Mashable » We'll miss Jon Stewart. We've also outgrown him
Thursday night, Jon Stewart takes to his Newseum-worthy anchor desk one last time to deliver his last ever Daily Show to a grateful, tearful nation After reading some of the breathless eulogies for Stewart's 16-year run, you might think America will never be the same again. Whence will we get our zingers, our takedowns, our eviscerations? Will conservative pundits run rampant … [Link]
Mashable » Our favourite company tributes for Singapore's birthday bonanza
SINGAPORE — Singapore turns 50 this weekend, and the nation is in full-blown celebration. It seems almost every company is trying to partake in the feel-good factor, although not every one has executed this gracefully. At the lowest denominator, companies here are slapping the government-created SG50 logo on their products (this blog chronicles plenty of misfires). Some, like the "ugly" fishcake … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Moon Passes Earth: Amazing Genuine Images
This “footage” of the moon passing in front of Earth last month is not CGI. It’s made up of images captured over a five hour period by the Deep Space Climate Observatory [DSCVR] telescope. The telescope actually takes 10 shots at a time using filters from ultraviolet to near-infrared. This video was created using shots only from the red, green … [Link]
Popular Science » Prehensile Robot Snake Will Sniff Out And Charge Your Tesla Car
Earlier this year, supervillainous Elon Musk warned us that the next model of Tesla electric car charger would come in the form of a blind, probing serpent with an electric proboscis. Now a prototype of the snake charger has been revealed via video, and it's all we dreamed of. With the new system installed, just pull into your garage and … [Link]
Slashdot » Latest Samy Kamkar Hack Unlocks Most Cars
msm1267 writes: Samy Kamkar has built a new device called Rolljam that is about the size of a wallet and can intercept the codes used to unlock most cars and many garage doors. The device can be hidden underneath a vehicle and when the owner approaches and hits the unlock button on her key or remote, the device grabs the … [Link]
Popular Science » Brain-Scanning Software Blocks Your Notifications While You’re Busy
You are very likely a terrible multitasker CDC/ Amanda Mills acquired from Public Health Image Library via freestockphotos.biz In the time between when you start and finish reading this article, you might check various social media notifications, gaze at your texts, maybe read another few paragraphs of that article on potatoes you meant to read last night. You might think … [Link]
Mashable » Russian hackers breach Defense Department email
Russian hackers used social media to infiltrate the Defense Department's unclassified email system, NBC News reported Thursday. The breach, officials said, took place in late July and affected 4,000 military and civilian Defense Department employees, forcing the Pentagon to temporarily shut down the Joint Chiefs of Staff's email network. However, the hack did not compromise any classified information or emails. See … [Link]
Popular Science » Did Russia Just Hack The Pentagon?
The Pentagon David B. Gleason, via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 Someone at the Pentagon must have clicked a bad link. According to reporting by the Daily Beast and NBC, Russia launched an attack on the unclassified email network used by America’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the body of senior military officials that advises the president and defense secretary on … [Link]
Mashable » Third-gen Moto G is water-resistant and finally has cameras that don't suck
I bought my parents their first smartphones two years ago. They each got a brand new Nexus 4 because it was cheap ($199), ran Android and had a big (but not too big) screen. Their phones are now starting to fall apart and as the software has been updated, they've become slower. The cameras also don't cut it anymore. They're … [Link]
Popular Science » Thanks To This Device, Stealing Your Car Has Never Been Easier
Samy Kamkar RollJam Samy Kamkar is a car buff. The cyber security expert enjoys tinkering, particularly in the intersection of automation and the Internet of Things. "I love the new technology that car companies are introducing," he says, "but I worry whether the manufacturers are actually paying attention to the security of these connected vehicles." That's why, last week, he … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart's best rants about the evils of capitalism
It’s tough to make business news fun and interesting; just ask any business reporter. But Jon Stewart, a rank amateur, makes it look easy. Time and again he touched on the biggest business stories of the day, boiling down complicated subjects with humor, sarcasm and plenty of populist outrage. Here are a few of our favorites. Stewart's rants about the financial … [Link]
Mashable » The GOP's empty seat debate
Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio—the site of the first two Republican presidential debates on Thursday—spends most of the year as the home of more than 20,000 screaming Cleveland Cavaliers fans The people of Cleveland, it's fair to say, are not as excited about second-tier presidential politics as they are about basketball See also: Dan Rather's drinking game is the only … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how many times Jennifer Aniston supposedly got married already, according to tabloids
Ever since Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt called it quits, her love life has been fodder for tabloids who just want "poor Jen" to get married and have children — because that's obviously the only way she'll ever find happiness and fulfillment It's wishful thinking to assume the rags will finally leave well enough alone now that she and actor Justin … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geologists’ Dream: Earth Cross-Section Bedding
Not only does this bedding from The Land Of Nod feature different colors for each layer of the Earth (complete with labels) but the each layer of the quilt casing is made from a different material mix and thus has a slightly different texture. We’re not quite sure about part of a quilt being described as a crust though… 
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Popular Science » Recreating The 'Shocking' Origin Of Life In A Lab
You know that scene in Frankenstein, where the doctor uses electricity to bring the monster to life? While a work of science fiction, electricity does play a key role in all life on earth. Electrical impulses are all around us, powering just about everything we think and do. But how did the first life get that vital spark? Back when … [Link]
Mashable » Pumpkin Spice Peeps are here to ruin the rest of your summer
Everyone who is tired of beautiful weather and summer Fridays, relax. Autumn is marching relentlessly near Peeps announced its release of Pumpkin Spice Peeps, which will be available Aug. 31 online and by early September in Target stores See also: How it's made: The beautiful birthing process of Peeps Peeps senior brand manager Noelle Porcoro told Mashable, "Pumpkin Spice is a … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla's Creepy 'Solid Metal Snake' Robotic Charger Slithers Its Way Into Model S
bigwophh writes: Last year, Elon Musk hinted at a new product that Tesla Motors was working on in its research lab. What Musk described seemed creepy at the time, especially considering that he had just recently shown off "The D" at an evening press event. "By the way, we are actually working on a charger that automatically moves out from … [Link]
Mashable » First look at Mick Jagger-produced HBO series teases a rocking good time
Could Vinyl be HBO's next big hit? The network is certainly making a bet that it is — because it's sort of hard to bet against a series that is produced by Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter See also: Now 'Game of Thrones' might end after Season 8, says HBO But you can be your own judge by … [Link]
Mashable » John Stamos admits trying to get baby Olsen twins fired from 'Full House'
There are a lot of objectionable things in the first clip from Lifetime's upcoming Unauthorized Full House Story, including awkward dialogue, a Tanner family living room where the stairs and front door are on the opposite side they should be, and star Garrett Brawith's weird, fake Bob Saget voice. See also: The first 'Unauthorized Full House' clip features a creepy fake … [Link]
Mashable » 'My Heart Will Go On' gets remade as a 1950s doo-wop tune
Grab your hair grease and hop into your hot rod: It's time to go back to the 1950s. YouTube cover band extraordinaire Postmodern Jukebox is known for mashing pop songs with different genres — and this time, they're taking full advantage of Throwback Thursday. This week, the band transformed Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" — you know, the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Act-On, EyeSpy, DoubleClick Reporting and Trafficking
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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Popular Science » Airplane Toilets Can Help Researchers Find Disease Outbreaks
You see a toilet; scientists see a gold mine. Credit: Dirtyboxface via Flickr, CC by 2.0 Your poop can say a lot about you— what your diet is like, if you come from a place with treated drinking water, or whether or not you’re obese. And now, according to a study published recently in Scientific Reports, it can tell researchers … [Link]
Popular Science » Korean Researchers Knock Drones Out Of The Air With Sound
Spectrogram of a police siren Key45, via Wikimedia Commons CC SA 1.0 This week, South Korea shouted a new entry onto the list of drone countermeasures. A research project by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), set to be presented in DC next week, uses sound to disable the internal gyroscopes that balance drones. The paper, entitled … [Link]
Mashable » Dr. Dre will donate royalties from new album to build Compton arts center
Generations of kids to come won't forget about Dre after Apple Music's exclusive release of Dr. Dre's third and final studio album Thursday The pioneering "Straight Outta Compton" rapper plans to donate all artist royalties from this new Compton album. He'll use them to pay for a performing arts and entertainment facility in Compton, California. The album debuts on Beats 1 … [Link]
Popular Science » Drones Could Hack Wireless Networks As They Fly Overhead
Boeing Scan Eagle Joseph M. Buliavac, U.S. navy Photo via Wikimedia Commons According to emails posted by Wikileaks, aviation giant Boeing was in talks with Italian offensive cyberwar contractor Hacking Team to make a drone that could hack into computers from the sky. The proposed hacks would allow for surveillance of online traffic. One option was having a drone fly … [Link]
Mashable » Dad gets tattoo to match his daughter's cochlear implant
When Alistair Campbell's 6-year-old daughter Charlotte received her second cochlear implant, he wanted to show his support. So he got a cochlear implant too. But there's only one big difference — his is a tattoo. See also: Supermom designs superhero hearing aids for kids Campbell told the New Zealand Herald that he chose the ink to show his daughter how much … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Patch Management For Offline Customer Systems?
New submitter Nillerz writes: What, in your experience, is generally the best way to distribute patches in a way so customers can download them, considering that the machines are offline? Are there any software packages (open source preferred) that pretty much allow engineers to upload a patch with a description to a web server, and allow customers with credentials that … [Link]
Mashable » Here, we made the Time virtual reality cover better
Everyone is generally pretty unhappy with Time's latest cover, featuring Oculus founder Palmer Luckey wearing a headset and jumping in front of a greenscreened beach. Why a beach? We don't know. Why a polo shirt? Again, not sure. Why no shoes? I guess because he's at the beach — it is unclear. See also: The faces people make while wearing VR … [Link]
Popular Science » Should Bioethicists “Get Out Of The Way” Of CRISPR Research?
An animation of CRISPR-Cas9 at work Screenshot; video by McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT The newly popular enzyme CRISPR-Cas9 has lots of impressive possible applications. Inevitably, it will be used to edit human DNA to fight disease. When a team of Chinese researchers tried this on human embryos for the first time last year, scientists and scientific organizations … [Link]
Mashable » 70th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing brings echoes of Fukushima disaster
On the passing of the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing on August 6, 1945, a number of voices are being raised to remind us about the specter of nuclear weapons Prime minister Shinzo Abe, along with thousands of others, attended a memorial ceremony in Hiroshima on Thursday (Japan time), to remember the tragic event. Lanterns symbolizing the journey to the … [Link]
Mashable » Don't freak out about Apple stock just yet
Mo market cap, mo problems. Apple, by far the most valuable publicly traded company, has shed more than 10% of its market capitalization since releasing its June quarterly earnings report last month, which piqued investor concerns about the strength of iPhone sales, Apple's core business. The stock is down nearly 15% from its all-time high reached in February That drop has … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Red Hot Nickel Ball vs Floral Foam [Video]
The Red Hot Nickel Ball has a mixed record in its battles to destroy various substances, from a gloriously gloopy win over a giant candy jawbreaker to a pitiful performance against the squidgy toy Nickolodeon Gak. In its latest battle, the ball takes on a block of floral foam, the absorbent substance often used for the base of flower displays. … [Link]
Mashable » Was hitchBOT doomed from the start? Listen to our debate
Who could ever hurt an adorable, hitchhiking robot like hitchBOT? Apparently a random hater from Philadelphia See also: Meanwhile, robots are getting married in Japan But should we view hitchBOT's destruction as a disappointment or as the inevitable end to this social experiment? We debate this on the latest episode of MashTalk. We also look at the OnePlus 2 and … [Link]
Slashdot » Marvell's Kinoma Create Keeps On Creating (Video)
Marvell is the parent company. Kinoma is the company Marvell bought in 2011 that "provides an open-source, cross-platform ECMAScript stack aimed at developing software for Internet of Things products and other embedded devices." They'll sell you a little hardware, too, which makes sense when you realize that parent company Marvell is big-time in the hardware business and will happily help … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Open Sources Tool For Porting iOS Apps To Windows
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Mashable » U.S. Coast Guard seized $181 million worth of cocaine in ultimate drug bust
The U.S. Coast Guard in Northern California seized $181 million worth of cocaine in the largest drug bust of its kind, according to a statement released by the organization Wednesday. The team raided a semi-submersible vessel carrying 16,000 pounds of narcotics 200 miles south of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on July 18 See also: Hundreds saved, but dozens dead … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA buys $490 million Russian rides to ISS as funds fall short
US space agency hoped to be flying astronauts to the International Space Station by this year, but has has to extend contract with Russia for $490 million
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Mashable » You can get a free taco every time Trump says 'Mexico' tonight
We are all well-aware of Donald Trump's, um, feelings about Mexico and immigration. And odds are that he will continue to make his feelings known at the first 2016 Republican presidential debate Thursday evening. So Eat24 has launched the perfect response to Trump's anticipated comments, offering a policy that every self-respecting American can get behind: free food See also: Everyone is … [Link]
Slashdot » NBC Report: Russian Hackers Behind Attack On Pentagon Mail System
New submitter packetspike alerts us to a story at CNBC, according to which U.S. officials have told NBC News that Russian hackers are behind a "sophisticated cyberattack" against the unclassified email system used by the Pentagon's Joint Staff , which has since been shut down and taken off line. "According to the officials, the "sophisticated cyber intrusion" occurred sometime around … [Link]
Mashable » Fox 'hopeful' 'X-Men' live-action series could become a reality
LOS ANGELES — Fox is closing in on a deal to bring the X-Men to television "We're in negotiations with Marvel. We're hopeful we'll be able to announce something soon," Fox chairman Dana Walden told reporters Thursday. "We're not closed on a deal yet." The deal is, of course, a tricky one. 20th Century Fox controls the film rights to the … [Link]
Mashable » Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt play a doomed couple in 'By the Sea' trailer
Angelina Jolie. Brad Pitt. An attention-seeking blonde wig The Oscar-winning couple is ready to grace the big screen together again — this time for By the Sea, a gloomy drama about a collapsing marriage written, directed and produced by Jolie. In the first teaser trailer for the film, Jolie stares gloomily into the distance while Pitt pens deep thoughts in a … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists In The United Kingdom Are 'Fingerprinting' Stolen Rocks
Have you seen this rock? David Jones/Flickr CC by 2.0 Rocks are just about everywhere, but in some areas of the United Kingdom, they are attractive target for thieves. The theft of stones from buildings and historic sites in the UK "has reached epidemic proportions" according to a Member of Parliament testifying about the scourge earlier this summer. The stones … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: World’s first venomous frog has the kiss of death
Two frog species from Brazil are the first and so far only venomous frogs. One of them is 25 times more poisonous than Brazilian pit-vipers
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Minion Turns Evil; Attacks Car
Fortunately it was only in inflatable form, but the sight of an oncoming 30-foot Minion must still have been almost terrifying as seeing another motivational picture on Facebook. Via: Elite Daily The post Minion Turns Evil; Attacks Car appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley will play good witches in 'The Wiz Live'
The Wiz Live! has found its good witches Actresses Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley will join the cast, playing sisters Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, and Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North Both actresses had their breakout roles on big TV shows: Aduba currently stars in Orange Is the New Black as Suzanne, a.k.a. Crazy Eyes, a role … [Link]
Slashdot » Israeli Security Company Builds "Unhackable" Version of Windows
New submitter Neavey writes: Sounds too good to be true, but Morphisec, an Israeli startup, claims to have built an unhackable version of Windows. Its not yet publicly available, a red flag if ever I saw one, but internal testing has had a 100% success rate: "In a statement for BI, Dudu Mimran, the co-founder of the company, describes this … [Link]
Mashable » This ridiculous electric car can go virtually anywhere
Why have a Jeep when you could have this? French company Swincar debuted its Spider Electric 2 offroad vehicle at "The Salon des Inventions" — an annual exhibition for inventors and their inventions — in Geneva in April, but a video of the car is now generating attention online The company very accurately describes it as a "mechanical spider on … [Link]
Mashable » And now, presenting… Caitlyn Jenner's first selfie
Go home, Kim Kardashian — Caitlyn Jenner just stole your social media crown Jenner posted her first selfie today. It's a momentous occasion in itself, but it's also surprising this didn't happen soonber, considering her family's penchant for duck-faced close-ups See also: Watch Caitlyn Jenner's inspiring acceptance speech at the ESPYs No #SocialMediaQueen can be crowned without posting a selfie, so … [Link]
Mashable » Drake hangs with his 'Degrassi' crew, settles Canadian teen soap beefs
Before Drake had beef with Meek Mill, he was taking on Paige, Marco, Ellie, Ashley, Spinner and Craig on Degrassi And now, after missing the old gang's last reunion because he was busy dropping a surprise mix-tape, the boy made it out to remember where he came from: a Canadian teen soap opera See also: Plot twist: 'Degrassi' will air new … [Link]
Mashable » Vanderbilt University football team sends, then quickly deletes rapey tweet
The official Twitter account of the University of Vanderbilt football team posted a photo with an aggressive slogan on Thursday morning that many quickly called out as inappropriate given the recent trial of two former players for rape The tweet, now since deleted, read: "We are RELENTLESS, TOUGH, AND INTELLIGENT, and …" followed by a photo with the slogan, "We don't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Distant worlds could be sheltering in a bubble around their star
Alien worlds, like Earth, are shielded from cosmic rays by magnetic bubbles around their sun – trouble is, stars have a tendency to drop their guard
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Mashable » Just try to sit still while watching Puff Daddy and Pharrell's new video
“Finna Get Loose," the feel-good club joint Puff Daddy and Pharrell debuted live during a star-studded Bad Boy Records medley at the BET Awards in June, now has an equally cheerful music video. The Hype Williams-directed video, which premiered Thursday on Apple Music, puts the duo in a grungy club as they spit nostalgic references (Limp Bizkit and Stephen King's Cujo) … [Link]
Mashable » Comedians say goodbye to Jon Stewart
There’s really not much left to say about Jon Stewart's reign on The Daily Show. The days, weeks and months leading up to his Thursday night sign-off have been flooded with tributes and thinkpieces dedicated to the man who made viewers laugh at the news for nearly 17 years. But as he prepares to take his bow, Stewart's departure arguably weighs heaviest … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » A little AI in lots of things: Our most promising future with tech
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. In this episode of the Radar Podcast, I chat with David Rose, an entrepreneur, MIT Media Lab instructor, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Its usability all the way down
We often tend to think about “usability” as applying to a separate layer of digital service from functionality or operability. We treat it as a characteristic of an interface which intermediates between the user and an application’s utility. Operational concerns … [Link]
Mashable » Eleanor Roosevelt takes the lead in race to redesign $10 bill
Eleanor Roosevelt may have felt "shy" and "awkward" as a child, according to her White House biography, but the former first lady is now among the most celebrated and popular women in American political history See also: 10 kickass women who deserve a place on the new $10 bill A Marist poll released Wednesday found that more than one in four … [Link]
Mashable » 'Legion' expansion comes to 'World of Warcraft' even as subscribers dip
World of Warcraft subscriber numbers are down to less than 6 million — the lowest they've been in some time — but Blizzard is likely hoping to lure some fans back with the newly announced Legion add-on. Revealed with a trailer and details-packed presentation at 2015's Gamescom fan convention in Germany, Legion picks after the events of 2014's Warlords of Draenor expansion. Blizzard first … [Link]
Mashable » Black Widow goes missing on 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' UK DVD and Blu-ray covers
Black Widow is nowhere to be found in the UK. She's gone missing from DVD and Blu-ray covers of Avengers: Age of Ultron that are currently available to purchase on Amazon UK. The superhero, played by actress Scarlett Johansson, is a core part of Marvel's Avengers team. Instead, the DVD cover only features male characters: The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor. … [Link]
Slashdot » India Adopts Comprehensive Open Source Policy
An anonymous reader writes: The Government of India (GOI) has adopted a comprehensive and supportive open source policy that builds on earlier efforts to adopt open standards for procurement. As we've seen in other regions, the adoption of such policies often brings out concerns from some quarters who want to spread 'fear and doubt' about the policy. Red Hat Vice … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 4K Blu-Ray Discs On The Way
The organization behind Blu-ray has agreed a 4K movie disc standard. The first players and discs should be on sale before Christmas. The discs will formally be known as Ultra-HD Blu-ray format. They’ll support resolution up to 3840 x 2160, along with 60fps frame rate and a wider color range than is currently used on Blu-ray. The format will also … [Link]
Mashable » Parents of South Carolina teen killed by police demand answers
Zachary Hammond went out on a date on the evening of July 26. He drove a 23-year-old woman to the parking lot of a local restaurant, and he never came home Hammond died after being shot twice by an undercover police officer. Now his family wants answers See also: Body cameras key to charging police in fatal shootings “Zachary was a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Bugsnag Events API Provides Cross-Platform Error Monitoring
Pesky bugs and errors are an unfortunate part of any developer’s life. Manually searching for new errors and trying to organize and prioritize them can be very tedious and a huge waste of valuable dev time. There must be a better way. And there is. Tools like Bugsnag provide cross-platform error monitoring that helps developers to fix issues quickly and … [Link]
Mashable » The suburban 'Edward Scissorhands' neighborhood, 25 years later
In Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands the eerily perfect suburban setting played the perfect, pastel-colored backdrop to the movie's unusual premise. Imgur user Voodrew, whose real name is Andrew Creameans, grew up in the North Tampa, Florida neighborhood where the film was shot. In fact, his mother worked for the film's on-call doctor in 1990. At the time, the neighborhood was a … [Link]
Mashable » #TBT with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz: From basement antics to mainstream success
Remember the studded-belt days of the early and mid-2000s? The Warped Tour and Bamboozle attendees, marked by their straightened, eyelash-grazing bangs obscuring black eyeliner-ringed eyes? We sure do — and we're #blessed that we signed up for MySpace with dramatic, lyrics-inspired usernames instead of our actual names. We also remember one of the key fixtures of that era: Fall Out Boy. … [Link]
Popular Science » America Reflects On The Bomb, 70 Years After Hiroshima
Mushroom Cloud At The Trinity Atomic Bomb Test In New Mexico Federal government of the United States, via Wikimedia Commons For America, World War II ended in a dark mirror image of the way our involvement began. The December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor was an unannounced pre-emptive strike by Japan on a military base. America’s August 6th, 1945 … [Link]
Mashable » Dan Rather's drinking game is the only way we'll get through this debate
This is me preparing for the 1984 presidential debate with candidates Walter Mondale, Gary Hart and Jesse JacksonHarry Hamburg/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesI’ve been covering presidential elections since Dwight Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson in 1952, and I pride myself on having seen almost everything imaginable. But nothing has prepared me for what is happening in this election cycle with the … [Link]
Mashable » Long-lost footage of Chris Farley voicing Shrek in 1997 surfaces
Shrek fans and Chris Farley fans are in for a bittersweet treat. Reddit has posted lost footage from 1997 — which first surfaced online two years ago, but was only just uploaded to YouTube — that shows storyboard drawings of the original Shrek film, complete with voice acting by Chris Farley. Farley had recorded between 80 and 90% of the film’s dialogue … [Link]
Popular Science » What Are The Mysterious Glowing Spots On Ceres?
Out there in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter, the dwarf planet Ceres has got some company. And since it arrived at Ceres in March, the Dawn spacecraft has been moving in closer and closer, sending back some pretty cool imagery for us to admire. Now, thanks to its high resolution topographic maps, you can take a closer look … [Link]
Slashdot » World of Warcraft's Next Expansion: Legion
Today at Gamescom in Germany, Blizzard unveiled the next expansion for World of Warcraft, called Legion. The expansion will raise the level cap to 110 and bring adventurers to a new continent: the Broken Isles. This will include several new zones and be the source of a new demonic invasion. The story will delve deeply into the game world's history … [Link]
Mashable » Did 'Esquire' actually prove that Miles Teller is an asshole? An investigation
Everyone always thought Miles Teller was a nice boy. He's an actor who became a movie star seemingly overnight, just by being pretty good at acting! Then Esquire ran a profile of Teller — one that quickly unraveled our perception of him as a guy who seemed pretty decent. But is it too soon to label Teller a dick, thereby ruining … [Link]
Mashable » Fox spills details on fall TV's weirdest crossover
Booth and Brennan, meet Abbie and Ichabod. Earlier this summer, Fox announced a crossover that's stoking both excitement and a fair amount of head-scratching: The science-based, forensic world of Bones is going to meet the kooky, National-Treasure-but-with-demons world of Sleepy Hollow. See also: John Noble opens up about Henry's 'creepy' quest on 'Sleepy Hollow' Initially, details were scarce — but a … [Link]
Mashable » Fox confirms 'Prison Break' return in the cards
LOS ANGELES — Michael Scofield lives After first announcing back in January that they were mulling a possible return for Prison Break, Fox heads Dana Walden and Gary Newman confirmed on Thursday that a Prison Break "sequel" is currently in development, with a straight to series order anticipated See also: Fox confirms the best TV news of the day: 'X-Files,' 'Prison … [Link]
Mashable » Love lives after all: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux just got married
It’s been a devastating summer full of celebrity breakups — but Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are here to restore your faith in true love After getting engaged in August 2012 and weathering endless tabloid marriage rumors, the couple has finally made things official. See also: Did love really die in the summer of 2015? An investigation According to People, they … [Link]
Popular Science » The Tesla Model S Was Hacked, And Already Fixed
Tesla The Tesla Model S, which was recently hacked, but also recently updated. Two security researchers have found six ways to hack a Tesla Model S, according to Wired. But by today, those six techniques will not work. The two “white hat” hackers, Kevin Mahaffey co-founder of security firm Lookout and Marc Rogers, CloudFlare’s principal security researcher, needed to gain … [Link]
Mashable » Democrats unveil 'slimiest' debate schedule
Hours before Republicans were set to take the stage in Cleveland for the first debate of the presidential campaign cycle, national Democrats tried to one-up them The Democratic National Committee rolled out its debate schedule, the first of which will be held Oct. 13 in Nevada. All told, Democrats will hold six primary debates with each of the four early primary … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dad Gets Cochlear Implant Tattoo To Support Daughter
Credit: @theladbible https://twitter.com/TheLadBible/sta~ New Zealander Alistair Campbell got this tattoo — his first — as a gesture of support for his six-year-old daughter Charlotte who has just had her second cochlear implant fitted. He plans to grow his hair back, but to shave it to reveal the tattoo on special occasions or if Charlotte asks to see it. Via: New Zealand … [Link]
Slashdot » U.K. Government Seeking To End Reliance On Oracle
jfruh writes: The U.K. Cabinet Office has reportedly asked government departments and agencies to try to find ways to end their reliance on Oracle software, a move motivated by the truly shocking number of Oracle licenses currently being paid for by the British taxpayer. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs alone has paid £1.3 million (US$2 million) per … [Link]
Mashable » How subliminal and hidden design messages can boost brand engagement
This article is part of SWOT Team, a series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. A handful of brands keep their loyal advocates excited and engaged by using hidden design language to tell the bigger stories in a highly visual, yet subliminal manner. And that is exactly why we are drawn to them: We … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Privacy and security are every UX designers responsibility
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Design Podcast, our podcast exploring how experience design — and experience designers — are shaping business, the Internet of Things, and other domains. In this weeks Design Podcast episode, I sit down with Ame Elliott, design … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Smoke Reports API Empowers an Open Cannabis Future
Smoke Reports, a cannabis technology company, released an open API that provides access to a growing list of more than 16,000 strains, extracts, edibles, products, producers, seed companies and dispensaries. The company expects other cannabis businesses to integrate the Smoke Reports API with apps, websites and business tools to automatically update content with the largest cannabis database on the market. … [Link]
Mashable » Fly over the dwarf planet Ceres in a cool new NASA animation
A new animation of Ceres makes you feel like you're actually flying over the craggy surface of the dwarf planet Craters, a mountain and the mysterious bright spots of the world are on stark display in a newly-released video crafted using data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft orbiting Ceres See also: We’re closer to solving mystery of bright spots on dwarf … [Link]
Mashable » This 3-year-old taxi driver is really confusing people in Ireland
Think about it: when you climb into a taxi, how often do you actually take a good look at the driver? Some of the people filmed in this prank from taxi company Hailo were practically inside the cab before they realised the obvious problem with the person sat in their driver's seat: namely, the fact that he was a three-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's is testing table service and touch-screen kiosks in the UK
LONDON – Heading in to McDonald's for a Big Mac may never be quite the same again. The fast food giant is currently testing a different type of service in the UK that's already been launched in France, Germany and Australia — a touch-screen kiosk that gives customers the option of having a server deliver their meal to them at their … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apigee Rolls Out Microgateway for API Management
With more IT organizations looking to increase usage of APIs to integrate their internal applications, many of them are running into the same management issues that builders of Web applications routinely face. In an attempt to make it simpler to manage those API deployments, Apigee has launched an Apigee Edge Microgateway through which those APIs can be managed via the … [Link]
Mashable » 30 seconds of golf brilliance captured in a single shot
Exceptional boredom often produces exceptional talent. Two friends took trick shots to the next level by bouncing a ping pong ball between their legs and behind their back with golf clubs before sinking it in a Solo cup. Oh, and they did it all in a single take. Watch your back, Tiger Woods; the young bloods are practicing. This 3-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » Stanford launches its ResearchKit-based app overseas to learn more about heart disease
Stanford University's ResearchKit-based health app is headed overseas as a part of an effort to help researchers learn more about heart disease on a global scale Five months after Apple announced ResearchKit, Stanford’s MyHeart Counts app launched in the UK and Hong Kong on Thursday, marking the first time iPhone users in these countries can participate in a medical study through … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate Multitasker
Spotted on the subway in London. And yes, that is a music stand. And yes, that is a baby… 
Credit: Rachel Pavitt, via Facebook The post The Ultimate Multitasker appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé designed her own temporary tattoos. Mic drop.
Beyoncé launched a collection of jewelry-inspired temporary tattoos with Flash Tattoos on Thursday The pop superstar creatively directed and co-designed the metallic tattoos herself. The 57-piece pack, with tattoos ranging from lyrics and phrases to bees and revolvers, is available at flashtat.com for $28 See also: The problem with temporary tattoos is they look fake — until now Unique for their … [Link]
Popular Science » Sunshine Ninety-Nine
On Your Mind Courtesy Kelly Johnson/University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery ZIP. ZED. NADA. We know how it is. You want to buy a home, give your family a future—but whenever you have the money, the car breaks down! Whenever you see a good deal, you don’t have the cash! REMEMBER HOW BACK IN KINDERGARTEN YOU LEARNED TO WRITE YOUR … [Link]
Mashable » Typhoon Soudelor to hit Taiwan as a Category 3 or 4 storm on Friday
Typhoon Soudelor continues to head directly for the island nation of Taiwan, and began showing signs of reintensification on Thursday morning. Although there is considerable uncertainty about the storm's intensity on Friday morning ET, or Friday evening local time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) is forecasting that the storm may come ashore with sustained winds of 130 miles per hour, … [Link]
Mashable » What made these ancient plant-eaters such ferocious animals
Ancient mammal-like reptiles that once grazed across the globe may have possessed many of the fighting tactics seen in modern herbivores, including head butting and attacks with giant fangs, researchers say. A number of these extinct beasts also possessed complex, molarlike teeth on the roofs of their mouths, scientists added. SEE ALSO: Images: Fossils reveal wacky mammal ancestors Before the rise … [Link]
Mashable » Hear the first clip of Ryan Adams' Taylor Swift cover album
Late Wednesday night, the gods of pop and rock sent this tidbit down from the heavens: Ryan Adams is recording a Taylor Swift cover album. The musician tweeted his intentions to record all of Swift's 1989 alongside an Instagram photo of a microphone in a darkened studio. And from the looks of subsequent Instagram shots, Adams is totally serious. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious, woman-shaped figure spotted on Mars
Well this is surely definitive proof that there is life on Mars. (Editor's Note: THIS IS A JOKE. WE ARE JOKING.) NASA's Curiosity Rover took an image of the Red Planet and captured a shape that bears a resemblance to a mysterious ghost lady walking on the planet's surface. The level of resemblance is almost certainly relative to your desire to … [Link]
Slashdot » Planar NAND Development Ends After 26 Years
Lucas123 writes: The non-volatile memory used in thumb drives, SSDs, smartphones and any other mobile device today has at last hit an engineering wall. The major developers of planar NAND this week said now that they've reached 15 or 16 nanometer process technology, they no longer expect to shrink their lithography process any further, as the capacity and economic benefits … [Link]
Mashable » Plan in the works to honor Cecil the lion with a life-sized bronze statue
The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force wants to honor the memory of Cecil the Lion by building a statue of the animal in the national park where he lived. The statue would be bronze and life-sized, Johnny Rodrigues, Chairman of the ZCTF told Mashable. The cost would be funded by public donations See also: Cara Delevingne is auctioning her watch for Cecil … [Link]
Mashable » Busta Rhymes arrested for throwing protein shake at gym employee
Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault Wednesday night in Manhattan after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee, according to the AP The rapper, real name Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., had been exercising at the Steel Gym in Chelsea. A New York Police Department spokesman says the rapper and employee had been "in a dispute that escalated," the … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Apple could add more live radio stations beyond Beats 1
If you like Beats 1, get excited: Beats 2 through 6 could be coming. Apple reportedly has the option to add five more Beats 1-like radio stations without having to renegotiate its contracts with major record labels, according to a report from The Verge. The report also notes Apple pays labels better than competing Internet radio station Pandora, and labels are … [Link]
Mashable » Just keep roving: After 3 years, Curiosity is not done exploring Mars
Thursday is the three-year anniversary of the arrival of NASA's car-sized Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. Since 2012, the rover has been exploring the surface of Mars, making some incredible discoveries in the process. Curiosity has become iconic for the role it's playing in helping researchers piece together the ancient history of Mars For example, late last year the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Marvel Fan Film: She Thor vs. Hulk Zombie [Video]
Watch as She Thor fights a zombified Hulk in this epic Marvel fan film by Youtuber Miltonius Arts. [Miltonius Arts | Via GT] The post Epic Marvel Fan Film: She Thor vs. Hulk Zombie [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Killing a god is no sweat in 'Destiny: The Taken King'
In Destiny: The Taken King, you're off to murder a god. No no, don't worry. It's cool. Not only is dead-god-walking an evil space demon scourge of the galaxy, but he's also the dear old dad of a god Destiny players already murdered in The Dark Below add-on. So while Papa God might be out for some perfectly understandable vengeance, you're really just safeguarding the … [Link]
Slashdot » At Black Hat: Square Reader To Credit Card Skimmer In 10 Minutes
New submitter arit writes with word that three recent Boston University grads have demonstrated at Black Hat software and hardware attacks on the Square Reader used by many mobile vendors to process credit card transactions. One of the attacks converts a standard reader into an efficient credit card skimmer (conference slides) with very little effort. Always keep Scott Adams' object … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: HUGE Savings on Invicta’s Luxury Watches for Men
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers some HUGE savings (Up to 96% off from what I’ve seen!) on Invicta’s luxury watches for men. The cheapest ones start at $59.99, and some of these are listed at $1,495.00 at their original prices! [HUGE Savings on Invicta’s Luxury Watches for Men] The post Amazon Deal … [Link]
Mashable » These insane nail art creations actually put Singapore at your fingertips
SINGAPORE — We're about to enter a glorious four-day weekend celebration for Singapore's 50th birthday, and one nail art studio is rocking out with a set of Singapore-themed nail art. School of Nail Art created 10 different nail designs carrying the country's iconic landmarks, including the Marina Bay Sands, the Merlion national mascot and Changi Airport. The designs also include the … [Link]
Mashable » 12 historical examples of manspreading from classic works of art
The scourge of the subways isn't just ruining your commute, it's also ruining your trip to the museum. The phenomenon known as manspreading seems to have been sweeping our train rides for several years, but its origins actually go back way before public transit, social media or even electricity. See also: There are a lot of medieval paintings of cats licking … [Link]
Mashable » Vintage dog shows were just as bizarre and adorable as today
1929Faymor Angela, believed to be one of the smallest dogs in England, and the smallest entrant in the Pekin Palace Dog Show.Image: Planet News Archive/SSPL/Getty ImagesEverybody was fashionably dressed and wore an air of good breeding.NEW YORK TIMES, c.1905The first known dog show was held in 1859, when a group of hunters assembled in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, to judge 60 dogs from … [Link]
Mashable » TNT's upcoming mob drama honors classic crime movies with new posters
The world as we find it in TNT's Public Morals is a complicated one It's set in the 1960s, and for New York City's finest, walking the line between morality and criminality is part of getting the job done Edward Burns stands at the center of this tale, playing officer Terry Muldoon, a vice cop who knows how to play the … [Link]
Mashable » Arby's pays tribute to frenemy Jon Stewart with a loving mashup of his meanest comments
Looks like Arby's can stomach a joke. The fast-food chain — and one of the favorite targets of fake newsman Jon Stewart — produced an ad thanking the anchor for all of his, uh, attention over the years ahead of Stewart's final bow on Thursday night. See also: 10 'Daily Show' facts you might not know The tribute starts starkly, … [Link]
Mashable » See the scary moment a fan grabs Taylor Swift's leg
Dear fan who attempted to grab Taylor Swift's leg during her concert in Edmonton on Tuesday: Did you have to do this? I was thinking that you could be trusted. Did you have to ruin what was shiny? Now it's all rusted. So take a look what you've done. 'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood See also: 5 little-known facts … [Link]
Slashdot » KDE Plasma 5 Problem Traced To Bug In Intel Graphics Driver
prisoninmate writes with news that certain complaints about the KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment may not be KDE's fault at all: Apparently, KDE Plasma 5 runs just fine, and the issue is related to a serious Intel Graphics Driver Stack bug. The good news is that a workaround for the bug is already available, and it requires you to modify … [Link]
Mashable » Pining for a bigger smartphone battery? Asus ZenFone Max has got you covered
When listing a phone's specifications, we don't usually start with the battery, but we'll make an exception in the case of Asus's new ZenFone Max. The 5.5-inch smartphone has an enormous 5,000 milliamp-hour (mAh) battery — a huge capacity compared with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S6, which comes with a 2,550 mAh battery, or the iPhone 6 Plus, which … [Link]
Popular Science » Rocks' Balancing Act Gives New Insight Into Earthquakes
Conventional wisdom in a large earthquake is that large unstable objects tend to fall down in the midst of all the shaking. But not always. In one area of California, close to the famous San Andreas fault, there are a few delicate geological formations that have weathered intense historical earthquakes without falling down. These 'precariously balanced rocks,' known as PBR's … [Link]
Mashable » Jeffrey Tambor on meeting Caitlyn Jenner: 'I'm humbled'
During Wednesday's Late Late Show with James Corden, Jeffrey Tambor, who plays transgendered Maura Pfefferman on Amazon's Transparent, discussed the humbling experience of meeting Caitlyn Jenner for the first time "She's amazing and gorgeous and very dedicated … This is serious business. It's about safety and lives are at stake, and she's very well intentioned, and I was very impressed," … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart has mini meltdown on all his failed eviscerations
During his 16-year tenure as host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart has eviscerated a lot of things: ISIS, Fox News, racism, me, you, your mom. No person was sacred. No stone was left un-eviscerated Or was it? See also: Jon Stewart's greatest takedowns: The Internet's definitive list During Stewart's penultimate episode Wednesday night, Stewart wonders how much he has really … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What If You Stopped Eating? [Science Video]
What happens to your body without food? Watch as ASAP Science breaks down the science of starvation in an effort to shine light on world hunger and malnutrition. [ASAP Science] The post What If You Stopped Eating? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit Updates Content Policy, Bans More Subreddits
AmiMoJo writes: Reddit's new CEO, Steve Huffman, announced new a content policy and the banning of a small number of subreddits today. Additionally, some subreddits will be "quarantined", so users can't see their content unless they explicitly opt in. "Our most important policy over the last ten years has been to allow just about anything so long as it does … [Link]
Mashable » Capture personality in portraits for our photo challenge
For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we're asking you to make portraits. We want you to capture expression, personality and mood in your photos, whether you feature your subjects up close or focus on the scene from far away See also: 13 surreal Instagrams that will make your imagination run wild You don't need a fancy studio and bright lights to … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart's greatest takedowns: The Internet's definitive list
Jon Stewart is a comedian with a conscience — late-night television's leading crusader against fear-mongering enemies of progress, political doublespeak and the media's hypocrisies. He's so well known for annihilating those he sets his sights on that he spent a good chunk of his penultimate show looking back at some of his best eviscerations — though the joke, of course, was … [Link]
Mashable » This Pot Noodle vending machine is the answer to your drunk food cravings
LONDON — Drunk food cravings are the worst, especially when they're for things that require effort and can't be found in the nearest chippy Take Pot Noodles, for example, a savory treat that begs to be consumed after a boozy night on the town but no one wants to be playing around with the kettle having consumed one too many beers … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Start Menu Wins IDSA Design Award
jones_supa writes: Despite some criticism, it turns out that the design of the Windows 10 Start Menu isn't bad at all, as a designer organization has recently decided to give Microsoft its own Digital Design 2015 award for the feature. In a description on their website, IDSA (Industry Designers Society of America) explains that the design of the new menu … [Link]
Mashable » If the 2016 candidates were voted for high school superlatives
You’ve probably never heard some of the quirkier stories about the men and women running for president. But if this campaign played out on the pages of a high school yearbook, this senior class would win some surprising superlatives.CLICK TO REVEALSorry, Jeb. Share Tweet Mashable Team: Amanda Wills, Bob Al-Greene, Megan Specia & Louise Roug Read more… More about Politics, Debate, Humor, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 'Daily Show' facts you might not know
Jon Stewart bids us a farewell Thursday night, anchoring the last episode of The Daily Show after a 16-year run But despite having spent so many nights in bed with (or watching, we guess) Stewart, how well can you say you know this funny newsman? See also: 10 sharp-witted quotes from Jon Stewart Since nothing makes the pangs of a goodbye … [Link]
Mashable » Premier League preview: 20 states of being in 2015
August means a few main things for the American sports fan. Stateside, baseball will finally get interesting; the deranged circus known as the NFL is about to begin as well From across the pond, meanwhile, comes the English Premier League — meaning it's time to start spending hungover weekend mornings waking up unfathomably early to watch the world's best soccer See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Battlefront 3: Darth Vader Gameplay Trailer
It may be only ten seconds long, but ten seconds is all you need when you are realizing you will be playing as the most badass bad guy of all time. [Star Wars Battlefront | Via E3 Trailers] The post Star Wars Battlefront 3: Darth Vader Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » It's official: The UK has reached peak selfie
An estimated 1.2 billion selfies were taken in the UK in 2014, according to a new report from communications regulator Ofcom, with one in ten people admitting to snapping one at least once a week in a sample size of 3,756. Ofcom's 2015 Communications Market Report also found that smartphones have overtaken laptops as the most popular way of getting online, … [Link]
Slashdot » Starting Now At Netflix: Unlimited Maternity and Paternity Leave
vivaoporto writes: Netflix announced Tuesday that, during the first year after their child's birth or adoption, employees will be able to take off however long they feel they need to. They can return on a full- or part-time basis, and even take subsequent time off later in the year if needed. Netflix will "keep paying them normally." Time comments that … [Link]
Mashable » 14 creative ways Londoners found to beat the tube strike
LONDON – As well as providing an opportunity for Britain's capital to show off its orderly queuing skills, a tube strike day is also a chance for Londoners to get inventive with their means of transport. See also: These London Underground messages make commuting infinitely more fun Because buses and trains are all very well and good, but they're not particularly … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things that make recruiters leave your LinkedIn profile (and how to fix them)
LinkedIn can make or break your chances of getting an interview — you probably already know this. But just like with your resume, what you leave off your profile is just as important as what you keep on it. When it comes to the latter, we've given you plenty of tips regarding what should be there — from brilliant summaries to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Secret ecosystem found on hills deep beneath the ocean’s surface
A treasure trove of life has been found hiding several kilometres under the sea on abyssal hills that dot the ocean floor
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New Scientist – News » Software checks if your brain is busy before it interrupts you
A new system called Phylter screens out low-priority distractions when it senses that you're focused on a more important task
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 6 August 2015
Open The Music Industry’s Black Box (NYT) — David Byrne talks about the opacity of financials of streaming and online music services (including/especially YouTube). Caught my eye: The labels also get money from three other sources, all of which are … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Distributed Systems in One Lesson – $39.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Distributed Systems in One Lesson" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-08-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Slashdot » MIT "Yolk and Shell" Nanoparticle Promises Longer-Lived Rechargeable Batteries
jan_jes writes: A new "yolk-and-shell" nanoparticle created by researchers at MIT and Tsinghua University in China could boost the capacity and power of lithium-ion batteries. The researchers have created an electrode made of nanoparticles with a solid shell, and a "yolk" inside that can change size again and again without affecting the shell. The new findings, which use aluminum as … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music has 11 million members after one month
Apple Music is off to a good start The service has 11 million trial members one month after it was launched, Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet software and services, told USA Today. "We're thrilled with the numbers so far," he said Cue also said that two million users chose the family plan, which covers six users and costs … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 most dangerous animals in Australia in 1 terrifying list
Australia has what you might call a bad reputation for its deadly animals Some of the flack may be a fair call — after all, the country lost a beloved icon, conservationist and crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, to a stringray — but not all threats are created equal. See also: Few people have walked on Earth's newest island The Australian Museum … [Link]
Mashable » Cara Delevingne is auctioning her watch for Cecil the lion charity
LONDON – Cara Delevingne is auctioning her personal TAG Heuer watch on ebay to raise money for wildcru.org, the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit that had been studying Cecil the lion since 2008. Delevingne kicked off the auction on Wednesday night, sharing the details on Twitter and Instagram along with a photo of her wearing the watch. See also: Cecil the lion … [Link]
Mashable » This mega-mansion is the most expensive home sold in Australia
The most expensive home to sell in Australia has been purchased for an estimated A$60-70 million. The home, named La Mer, in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Vaucluse was owned by Australian casino mogul and billionaire James Packer and his ex-wife Erica. The property was snapped up by Australian-Chinese billionaire businessman Chau Chak Wing, according to Domain. See also: This Nutella-doughnut-milkshake … [Link]
Mashable » For $3,100, you can have an Apple Watch engraved with Putin's signature
Sometimes, you just need a little more Russia in your gadgets Jewelry maker Caviar, known for its collection of high-end iPhone remakes, has released a set of custom, Russia-themed Apple Watch designs. The three watches pay tribute to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin and tsar Peter the Great. See also: Gold iPhone With Vladimir Putin's Face Is Only … [Link]
Mashable » Editing video is hard. Let the Graava action camera do it for you
Shooting video is easy. It's the editing process that's hard and time-consuming A new action camera called the Graava will automatically edit your video footage for you, so you sink into your sofa and crack open a beer, instead of hunching yourself over a computer after a day of recording. See also: GoPro Hero 4 Session is the tiniest GoPro … [Link]
Mashable » Tightrope walker performs death-defying stunts with no safety gear
Aisikaier Wubulikasimu is a 42-year-old Chinese professional tightrope walker who has taken death-defying walks twice a day for the past five years in a theme park located near Kunming in southern China's Yunnan province. He says, "Since I started tightrope walking as a child I haven't worn any safety equipment. Now, many places require us to wear safety equipment in … [Link]
Mashable » This Nutella-doughnut-milkshake is the worst kind of evil
Three words: Nutella, doughnut, milkshake If you just started salivating like a starving pug, then we have news that might make you lose control. An Australian cafe, Foodcraft Espresso and Bakery in Erskineville, Sydney, has started selling a wild concoction of all three. And it is so damn disgustingly beautiful. See also: A cafe's epic 'freak' milkshakes are blowing up on … [Link]
Slashdot » Id Software Founds a New Office In Germany
jones_supa writes: With some high-profile releases on the horizon, ZeniMax Media is expanding with a new studio in Frankfurt, Germany. Posted via Bethesda blog, reads the official ZeniMax statement: "As part of our continued global expansion, ZeniMax Media has opened (and is actively hiring for) a new technology development studio in Frankfurt – home to our German publishing operations. This … [Link]
Mashable » 7 of the most Mary Berry reactions from 'The Great British Bake Off'
LONDON — She's the queen of cakes, the duchess of Danishes and the baroness of bread, though Paul Hollywood may dispute that last one. Mary "baking badass" Berry knows her stuff when it comes to putting buns – not that kind of buns – in the oven, and she's certainly no stranger to letting her thoughts be known See also: Everything … [Link]
Mashable » Get your bouncing baby bundle of 'Battleborn' early next year
Battleborn, Gearbox Software's weird, cartoonish first-person shooter, is coming on Feb. 9, 2016. Created by the team behind the Borderlands series, Battleborn drops players into a sci-fi universe that's on the brink of death. There's just one star left in the heavens, and the remaining sentient races — or what's left of them — have gathered there to stop the destruction, and … [Link]
Mashable » British couple's first wedding dance is the new standard for cool
Newlyweds Hollie and Dave Smith weren't content with a run-of-the-mill first dance at their wedding. We don't blame them — who needs a slow dance when you can Soulja Boy? Instead, they choreographed an impossibly cool — and hilarious — dance routine, set to a mashup of Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, and other chart-toppers. The couple even got the … [Link]
Mashable » MH370 relatives angered by debris confusion
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced a wing piece that washed up on Reunion Island last week is from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. However, French, U.S. and Australian authorities stopped short of full confirmation, frustrating relatives with mixed messages. "Why the hell do you have one confirm and one not?" asked Christchurch, New Zealand, resident Sara Weeks, whose brother … [Link]
Slashdot » Compiling to JavaScript: TypeScript vs. Haxe
lars_doucet writes: Released in 2012, Microsoft's TypeScript is perhaps the best-known "compile to JS" language, but it wasn't the first. One of the earliest was Haxe, whose JS target first appeared in 2006. In his illuminating article, TypeScript vs Haxe, Andy Li gives an excellent rundown of the two languages' various merits, but the bottom line is: "Existing JS developers … [Link]
Mashable » These sleepy lion cubs are cuter than any kittens you've seen
Good morning, tiny ferocious beasts! These four white lion cubs just took their first shaky steps at a park in the Crimean city of Sevastopol. See also: 'The Lion King' animator created a touching memorial for Cecil the lion The cubs live separately from their mother, who was brought over from South Africa several years ago, but she helps the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Coming up at Solid Amsterdam
Register now for Solid Amsterdam 2015, our conference exploring the intersections of manufacturing, design, hardware, software, and business strategy. The event will take place in Amsterdam on October 28, 2015. Creating a great product means knowing something about many things: … [Link]
Mashable » Hugh Jackman, perfect human, does perfect photobomb
Hugh Jackman is in his hometown of Sydney, Australia at the moment, and he is being 100% charming. Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness were at the Sydney Children’s Hospital on Wednesday when he decided to drop a cheeky photobomb on an unsuspecting television reporter. He also took the time to kindly inform the woman she was being "photobombed," as it … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft offers more parental leave, but not as much as Netflix
Microsoft is following Netflix's lead with an updated maternity and paternity leave policy for employees. But Microsoft's plan isn't as generous as the video streaming company's new unlimited offer. Tech giant Microsoft announced Wednesday in a blog post that it will give extra weeks of paid leave to both mothers and fathers starting Nov. 1. See also: Netflix now gives new … [Link]
Mashable » Artificial waves are here and they're totally tubular
Righteous waves are no longer reserved for the beach. An artificial lagoon has been made in Conwy, Wales that can create the perfect wave every time. The breakers are created using an underwater foil shaped like a snowplow that's dragged through the water once every minute or so. The consistent waves are a great way for experts to hone their … [Link]
Popular Science » Graava Action Camera Edits Your Video, So You Don't Have To
YouTube/ Screenshot Graava, held by a man in desperate need of fingernail maintenance. If you’re a cycler or runner who likes to record your activity, you might have hours and hours of footage that you’ve never gotten a chance to edit down. That’s exactly what Graava was designed to avoid. Graava is a small, helmet-mountable video camera meant to take … [Link]
Mashable » Kentucky gets to keep its statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis
Kentucky won't be getting rid of a statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis standing in the state's Capitol Rotunda. The decision Wednesday to keep the controversial figure comes after government officials and retailers elsewhere rushed to scale back Confederate symbols following the deadly Charleston church shootings in June. Pictures of the alleged gunman Dylann Roof wearing a Confederate flag patch surfaced … [Link]
Mashable » The GIF-volution of Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'
It’s hard to remember what the news was like before Jon Stewart took over The Daily Show in 1999. Stewart spent 16 years providing much-needed comedic relief for media and current events. Now, after bashing everything from Fox News to foreign policy, Stewart is leaving The Daily Show, much to the dismay of his faithful audience who have grown up alongside … [Link]
Slashdot » TPP Copyright Chapter Leaks: Website Blocking, New Criminal Rules On the Way
An anonymous reader writes: Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) [Wednesday] morning released the May 2015 draft of the copyright provisions in the Trans Pacific Partnership (copyright, ISP annex, enforcement). The leak appears to be the same version that was covered by the EFF and other media outlets earlier this summer. Michael Geist unpacks the leaked documents, noting the treaty includes anti-circumvention … [Link]
Mashable » Window cleaner falls 3 storeys while cleaning Apple Store glass
A window cleaner has fallen three storeys while cleaning the glass on the Apple Store in Sydney, Australia. The unidentified man stepped back from the glass while working and plummeted head first to the ground, smashing through the top of a glass bus shelter, according to the Daily Telegraph. See also: Facebook is testing an online marketplace in Sydney and Auckland … [Link]
Mashable » Next year's Super Bowl commercials are selling for a record $5 million
Super Bowl ads are oftentimes more talked about than the actual game so it's no surprise that advertisers will pay an arm and a leg to grab a spot. Next year will be no exception, according to CBS chief executive Les Moonves. During a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, Moonves said that the going price of a 30-second spot on the … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey is coming to 'Empire' because the TV gods are good to us
Praise, Cookie. Mariah Carey is coming to Fox's Empire, series creator Lee Daniels says Daniels reportedly told the crowd Wednesday at Carey's Walk of Fame star ceremony See also: What to expect from 'Empire' Season 2 Fox is not returning Daniels' comments. More details could emerge Thursday when Daniels and the rest of the cast are set to appear at a … [Link]
Mashable » Diversity study shows top Hollywood films still have a ‘representational crisis’
Hollywood films are still largely a playground for straight white male characters A study conducted by the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism analyzed the top 100 films of each year from 2007-2014 (excluding 2011). The study took into account gender, racial and LGBT representation and — surprise, surprise — the results … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands gather in Hiroshima for 70th anniversary of atomic bomb
Thousands of attendees observed a moment of silence on Thursday morning during a ceremony in Hiroshima, Japan, to honor the 70th anniversary of the city's bombing by U.S. forces during World War II. Among those present were Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, and visitors, residents, and 150 other officials, Japan Times reported. See also: 70 … [Link]
Mashable » Blab video chat app is like Periscope for groups of friends
As Facebook and Yahoo recently demonstrated, video streaming apps are the hottest new app category But last night I found out that the real, bleeding-edge video chat action is happening on an little known website called Blab.im, where four people can video chat simultaneously as an audience watches, comments and can instantly switch places with one of the four video chatters … [Link]
Mashable » Praise to the piggy bank, you can now afford Louboutin (lipstick)
You can now wear that classic Louboutin red…on your lips Iconic shoe designer, Christian Louboutin, has launched a collection of lipstick inspired by Babylonian architecture and Queen Nefertiti of Egypt The 36 shades, available in three textures (Silky Satin, Velvet Matte and Sheer Voile), will retail for $90 apiece. The products will release in September at Saks Fifth Avenue and on … [Link]
Mashable » Apple job posting suggests more apps for Android a possibility
Apple is bringing its Music and Move apps to Android this fall, but it might not be stopping there. A job listing for "Applications SW Engineer – Android" posted on Apple's site Tuesday seems to indicate the company's desire to bring more apps over to the Android platform9to5Mac first reported on the job listing in a post on their site Wednesday. … [Link]
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