Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Make Your cURL Output Respect XML Line Breaks
JAMF Nation is a knowledgeable community of Apple-focused IT administrators and Casper Suite users, and a recent question regarding cURL outputs in a JSS environment was posted by a user named “Berrier.” The question was relating to line breaks, with the data returned from the API queries arriving as a single line of XML data with no newline characters. … [Link]
Mashable » The universe is slowly dying, but don't freak out
The cosmos is on its way to a very slow death, according to a new study A group of astronomers has surveyed the energy generated in more than 200,000 galaxies and found that this part of the universe — that is, the part we call home — is only producing about half as much energy as it did 2 billion years … [Link]
Slashdot » Galactic Survey: The Universe Dying as Old Stars Fade Faster Than New Ones Are Born
astroengine writes: A study of more than 200,000 galaxies, encompassing wavelengths of light from the far ultraviolet to infrared, shows that the universe is producing half as much energy as it did 2 billion years ago and continues to fade. "Newer galaxies are simply putting out less energy than galaxies did in the past," astronomer Mehmet Alpaslan, with NASA's Ames … [Link]
Mashable » Intense Colorado flash flooding tosses cars like toys in a bathtub
Severe thunderstorms brought hail, flash flooding and heavy rains to the Colorado Springs area in Colorado on Monday, dropping almost two inches of rain in 45 minutes, according to meteorologist Rachael Plath The flash flooding was especially intense in the Manitou Springs area on the west side of the city Among the damage, Ryan Halla shared a clip of flooding … [Link]
Mashable » Space Station cosmonauts threw an antenna into space. NBD
Two cosmonauts took to the outside of the International Space Station to do a little spring cleaning Monday Veteran cosmonauts Gennady Padalka and Mikhail Kornienko conducted a 5-hour and 31-minute-long spacewalk on Monday, performing a variety of tasks including cleaning some windows smeared from past thruster firings on the Russian side of the space lab See also: Astronauts play with … [Link]
Mashable » With new update, Snapchat will be less of a data hog
Snapchat on Monday released a new update that will prevent the app from using too much data. The feature, called "Travel Mode," turns off snaps from automatically downloading when you're on cellular data. This means that stuff rom Snapchat Stories or Discovery won't load automatically. See also: Snapchat's big change: Just tap instead of holding down Instead, users will have to … [Link]
Mashable » Cute, cranky dog in a cast is Amazon's new pitchman for Prime delivery
Amazon Prime is using the irresistibility of sad puppy-dog eyes to sell its delivery service to Brits In a new one-minute spot, a Maltese puppy hobbles along a park path in a leg cast, gazing longingly at the able-bodied canines literally running circles around him. Then his sympathetic owner has a spark of inspiration: he orders a baby carrier on … [Link]
Mashable » 3 reasons Donald Trump supporters love him
Editor’s note: Some of the embedded Reddit posts below contain offensive language. GOP presidential front runner Donald Trump has given the American people plenty of reasons to dislike him He's called other GOP candidates dumb, disparaged Arizona Sen. John McCain for being captured during the Vietnam War and recently insinuated that Fox News Anchor Megyn Kelly needled him during the first … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan To Restart Nuclear Power Tomorrow After Energy Prices Soar
An anonymous reader writes: After the Fukushima meltdown, all of Japan's nuclear power plants were shut down, the last in late 2013. This week the government plans on starting up reactor No.1 at the Sendai nuclear power plant. Energy prices have risen 30% since 2011, and it is hoped that the plant will soon be producing a surplus of electricity. … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams proves she's good at pretty much anything in NYMag photos
Serena Williams' athleticism extends beyond holding a tennis racket Williams, who is featured on the new Aug. 10 issue of New York Magazine, posted an Instagram and a tweet revealing some behind-the-scenes details of her shoot. "Still working on that toe point," she wrote in the caption See also: Further proof Serena Williams is the definition of beauty and strength A photo … [Link]
Popular Science » Strangely Beautiful Reproduction Of Never-Flown Bugatti Airplane Almost Ready To Fly
The "Blue Dream" Bugatti 100p Project Consider it a technology tragedy of World War II. Designed in the 1930s by legendary carmaker Ettore Bugatti, the 100p Bugatti was a propeller-driven passenger plane that in theory boasted a speed of 500 mph. Abandoned as the war began, the incomplete plane was never flown. A Kickstarter project that closed in 2013 raised … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to tackle your student loans in our next #BizChats
We can't live with them and we can't live without them: it's the dreadful, but necessary, student loan dilemma. If you are a twenty-something, thirty-something, forty-something, or fifty-something, this is probably a topic you've definitely heard about, but have you been putting it on the back burner? See also: A step-by-step guide for tackling student loan debt Many people view student … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone is very confused about Google's new parent company, Alphabet
Well, the dust has settled on the news of Alphabet becoming the new parent company of Google, and the general consensus from the Internet seems to be: What the hell is happening? Sesame Street jokes seem to have an early lead on Twitter as the go-to joke about the new company, with "Alphabet+" coming in a close second. The decades-old kids' … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: FundPaaS, RWave, U.S. Dept. Of Labor SDKs, Slack Client Libraries
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » Google Is Restructuring Under a New Company Called Alphabet
Mark Wilson writes: Sundar Pichai is the new CEO of Google as the company undergoes a huge restructuring. Co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are moving to a new company called Google Alphabet which will serve as an umbrella company for Google and its various projects. Google itself is being, in Page's words, "slimmed down" and the change is quite … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO Batman vs Superman 2: Dawn of Just Desserts [Video]
The epic battle is over, so what happened next? [BrickNerd] The post LEGO Batman vs Superman 2: Dawn of Just Desserts [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 15-year-old boy shot and killed by Indianapolis police
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers Sunday night when, police say, he accelerated a vehicle he was driving towards them, prompting the officers to open fire. The boy, Andre Green, appears to be the youngest person to be killed by police since 12-year-old Tamir Rice was killed last November. See also: Video appears to capture … [Link]
Mashable » Target rejects gender labels for toy sections after consumer outcry
Target is abandoning a practice that it believes sends the wrong message to its customers — and some of them are threatening to stop shopping at the retail chain as a result. In a blog post published Friday, the retailer announced that it will stop suggesting some products based on a shopper's gender in sections like toys, entertainment and home. See … [Link]
Mashable » Google buried an awesome Easter egg deep in its Alphabet announcement
Well played, Google — er, Alphabet. Google, a company that is now a subsidiary of a larger company called Alphabet, issued the world's best Easter Egg on its announcement page. See also: Everyone is very confused about Google's new parent company, Alphabet Step one: go to http://t.co/mK7lm118Ee Step two: click the period after "drone delivery effort. Step three: enjoypic.twitter.com/2y0HguSVSMR~ Alex Weprin … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Restructures Itself To Form 'Alphabet,' A New Supercompany
Google/Screenshot Google, the company that owns YouTube, Android and Chrome, is reorganizing. Instead of the massive supercompany called Google, it will be a massive supercompany called Alphabet, with Google still being its largest subsidiary. According to a blog post by Google CEO Larry Page, who will now be the CEO of Alphabet, this restructuring allows the new conglomerate of companies … [Link]
Popular Science » A Team Of MIT Bartender Robots Serves Beer More Efficiently
Bartending Robot Screenshot by author, from YouTube Using robots, a team at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has solved an ancient problem: needing another beer but not wanting to stand up and get it. Two small Turtlebots (which look like coolers on wheels) travel between a beer-providing PR2 robot bartender and rooms of students at work, asking the … [Link]
Popular Science » Two-Thousand-Horsepower Trion Nemesis Supercar Concept
We have to admit that when we first heard about Californian supercar startup Trion and its plans for a 2,000-horsepower supercar, we were a little skeptical. In fact, we even called the car vaporware at the time. Well, it’s been a little over a year since the company first announced plans for the Nemesis, and it looks to be still … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bad Blood' parody wants to end the war between moms
YouTube channel My Life Suckers wants to "stop the mommy war," and it's taking aim with a Taylor Swift parody complete with amateur green screen explosions, fake slaps in the face and rapping children Bulldog discovers amazing cardboard box that is the greatest toy ever Golden retriever puppy sees rain for the first time, adorably flips out Taylor Swift's album … [Link]
Mashable » Kind stranger pays new mum's parking ticket from hospital
The last thing you want to see on your windshield after a tough day is a parking ticket, but fortunately this infraction has a happy ending An unidentified woman shared a heartwarming story of her recent experience with a kind stranger through Canberra Mums, a community that offers support to new, expecting and experienced mothers of Canberra, Australia. See also: Touching … [Link]
Slashdot » New Video Shows Shot Down Drone Hovered For Only 22 Seconds
AmiMoJo writes: The saga of the drone shot down in Kentucky got a little bit longer today. A new video from the drone shot down by William Merideth shows that it only hovered over his property for 22 seconds, and was not "peeping". The video shows the drone hovering at altitude and surveying the area before falling out of the … [Link]
Mashable » How Democrats want to make college more affordable
Hillary Clinton rolled out a $350 billion proposal Monday that her campaign says would help millions of people pay for college and reduce interest rates for student loans See also: 5 things you may not know about student loan debt During an Exeter, N.H. town hall, Clinton told supporters how her parents saved for years to send her to college in … [Link]
Mashable » WTF: Google creates a new parent company called Alphabet
C is for "confusing." Google announced late Monday that it is creating a new parent company called Alphabet, which will be run by its two founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Alphabet will replace Google Inc. as the business traded on the stock market; Google, the service, will be the largest single entity owned by that parent company. See also: Everyone … [Link]
Popular Science » Here’s How HTC and Samsung’s Fingerprint Scanner Was Hacked
HTC The HTC One Max. The fingerprint scanner has raised questions since its first integration into the modern smartphone: is it secure, is it reliable, who will have access to my fingerprints? Besides a number of external ways to fool a scanner, researchers at FireEye, a security company, found an internal vulnerability in phones like the HTC One Max and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “9,000,000 Words” Showcases Stunning Time-Lapse View of the World [Video]
A stunning time-lapse video from the folks over at Figurehead Media House. [Figurehead Media House | Via TA] The post “9,000,000 Words” Showcases Stunning Time-Lapse View of the World [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Opens Latest Bluemix Garage in Toronto
IBM has a concerted program underway to bring its IBM Bluemix APIs to developers rather than waiting around for them to accidentally discover them. This week, IBM announced it has expanded that effort by opening another Bluemix Garage in Toronto to complement similar existing facilities in San Francisco and London.
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Mashable » Zac Efron's chiseled abs to join Dwayne Johnson in 'Baywatch'
Zac Efron will be sliding on some iconic red trunks for his next role The actor has joined the cast of Baywatch, he revealed on Twitter. The film, based on the TV show of the same name, will revolve around a bunch of (very attractive) lifesavers who work at the beach. Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief) is set to direct. … [Link]
Mashable » US rowers fall ill during Olympics trial run in Rio de Janeiro's polluted waters
RIO DE JANEIRO — Thirteen rowers on the 40-member U.S. team came down with stomach illness at the World Junior Rowing Championships — a trial run for next summer's Olympics — and the team doctor said she suspected it was due to pollution in the lake where the competition took place. The event took place amid rising concerns about the water … [Link]
Mashable » Girls to be tried as adults in 'Slender Man' stabbing case
A Wisconsin judge ruled Monday that two girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the online horror character "Slender Man" will stay in adult court, where they could face decades in prison. See also: The Fictional Online Creature That Drove 2 Young Girls to Stab Their Friend The 13-year-old girls' attorneys had sought to transfer their cases to the juvenile … [Link]
Mashable » A woman ran the London Marathon without a tampon to protest period-shaming
When Kiran Gandhi realized she had just started her period on the day of the London Marathon in April, she paused: It was her first marathon, and she had been training for a year to complete it. She could deal with it quietly — or not. She chose the latter. See also: Woman gets Instagram to accept periods are normal after … [Link]
Slashdot » Continued Cord Cutting Hits the Pay TV Business Hard
An anonymous reader writes: Cord cutting is not a new concern for the pay TV business but a recent massive sell-off in media stocks has many in the industry worried. Cable, satellite and TV companies suffered their worst-ever quarterly subscriber declines losing more than half a million accounts, sending stocks tumbling. Researchers say this may be the beginning of the … [Link]
Popular Science » Digital Map Of Seafloor Could Help Scientists Predict Climate Change Impacts
As more data is beamed back from the New Horizons Pluto flyby we are constantly learning more about the surface of a dwarf planet billions of miles away, while mysteries on our own planet lay waiting to be uncovered within the ocean's depths. A recent study published in Geology describes the first ever comprehensive digital map of our seafloor’s sediment … [Link]
Mashable » Watch all 20 goals that kicked off the new Premier League season
Leaping, sliding, heading, kicking, splaying, spazzing, sprinting, lunging — the opening weekend of the 2015-16 Premier League season featured goals of all stripes But maybe you were busy, you know, playing outside or doing other fun summer weekend things, and didn't have time to park it in front of the TV for a dozen hours. If so, have no fear — … [Link]
Mashable » Prominent activists arrested at police brutality protest in St. Louis
A group of prominent activists associated with the Black Lives Matter movement were arrested in St. Louis, Missouri on Monday during a protest against police brutality. The protesters, including leaders Cornel West, Deray Mckesson and Johnetta Elzie, were part of a group of 50 or so protesters who crossed a barricade outside the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse during a … [Link]
Mashable » You work too hard to find the story in 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture'
What if the world ended and you were the only one around to see what happened next? For most video games, a setup like that leads to scads of guns, piles of dead bandits and probably at least a few drooling mutant monstrosities. Not so in Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. See also: 9 Video Games You Can Beat in Under 10 Hours … [Link]
Mashable » Air traffic controllers struggle with chronic fatigue, according to study kept secret by FAA
WASHINGTON — Air traffic controllers' work schedules often lead to chronic fatigue, making them less alert and endangering the safety of the national air traffic system, according to a study the government has kept secret for nearly four years. Federal Aviation Administration officials have declined to furnish a copy of the report despite repeated requests and a Freedom of Information Act … [Link]
Slashdot » Growing Vegetables In Space, NASA Astronauts Tweet Their Lunch
An anonymous reader writes: Astronauts on the International Space Station got their first taste of space-grown lettuce today. It took the astronauts about an hour to harvest and prepare the lettuce both plain and with oil and vinegar. The Times reports: "The vegetable experiment had been a long-awaited harvest for the astronauts, who say that the ability to grow and … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's album covers as dominoes are better than the real thing
Domino-you-didn't! One YouTube user noticed a severe lack of dominoes being used to praise omniscient goddess Taylor Swift. So he did what any other Swiftie would do and recreated all seven of her album covers with falling dominoes. The Overlord is pleased. 
This local news anchor has HAD IT with talking about the Kardashians Video appears to capture gunfight leading … [Link]
Mashable » Blake Shelton plays an unpopular John Smith in never-seen 'SNL' clip
Sorry, John Smith: No one wants to hang out with you It's nothing personal; you're just the worst. Blake Shelton learns that the hard way in the SNL sketch above, which was cut for time from the singer's January episode. See also: Michael Keaton's children's show turns dark in never-seen 'SNL' sketch In it, Shelton plays a theme park actor … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel officiated Jennifer Aniston's wedding, says Howard Stern
In the wake of Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's surprise wedding, candid-as-ever Howard Stern has stepped forth to clear the air about the details of the ceremony — in a way that only Howard Stern can In addition to revealing that Jimmy Kimmel officiated the ceremony, Stern also took to his Sirius XM radio show on Monday morning to clear up … [Link]
Mashable » 10 amazing co-op games worth gathering around the PlayStation 4
Sometimes the best gaming happens in the hours you spend with a friend or two, controllers in hand, hanging out on the couch See also: 10 PlayStation 4 games you can snag for $20 or less The recent trend in multiplayer may be heading online, but there are plenty of titles for PlayStation 4 that have excellent local offerings. Here are … [Link]
Mashable » West Ham beats Arsenal, fan gets commemorative butt tattoo
It started as nothing but a soccer fan's cheeky pre-match guarantee. Now, through surprising circumstance and the integrity of his word, it will remain inked into the fan's butt-cheek for time immemorial. The new English Premier League season kicked off over the weekend, including a matchup between lowly West Ham and mighty Arsenal. And that's where our story begins, with one … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Echo Seeker' Submarine Patrols The Seafloor On Its Own
Echo Seeker In Testing Boeing, via Flickr There is water on the bottom of the ocean, and Boeing’s Echo Seeker unmanned submarine is designed to explore a lot of it. NOAA, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, estimates that humans have explored less than 5 percent of the ocean. Robots like the autonomous Echo Seeker offer a massive advantage over … [Link]
Slashdot » Google, Facebook and Twitter To Block "Hash Lists" of Child Abuse
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook, Google, and Twitter are teaming up with the UK's Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to share hash lists of blocked indecent images. The move is intended to ensure that a picture pulled from one site can't show up again elsewhere. The BBC reports: "Online security specialists welcomed the move as a positive step, but said it … [Link]
Popular Science » How Military R&D Created The Food We Eat
Vietnam War Rations Daderot The list of military inventions that have transformed civilian life is long, stretching back at least as far as the Roman Empire’s road system (built for troop transit but foundational to the spread of Christianity as well as the world’s first postal system), if not beyond. More recently, this process of technology transfer has brought us … [Link]
Mashable » The man who helps the stranded Calais migrants phone home
LONDON — Calais resident Dominique Megard worked for 25 years on the very tunnel the migrants living in his town are so desperate to get access to and while he can't help them with the journeys they want to make to England, the Frenchman is making their day-to-day lives in "the Jungle" a little bit better. See also: 4 common … [Link]
Mashable » LOL is so over: Facebook study reveals 'haha' is how we laugh online
If you laugh online, it's probably with a "haha" or an emoji — at least, that's according to some interesting data analysis from Facebook. Intrigued by an article in The New Yorker, Facebook decided to post the results of an in-depth look into how we laugh online. See also: Inside the failure of Google+, a very expensive attempt to unseat Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone 6S will likely be harder to bend, thanks to a reinforced metal body
When Apple announces its new iPhones next month, one feature that you may want to pay special attention to besides the improved specs is its construction YouTuber Lewis Hilsenteger of the Unbox Therapy channel fame, as well as the original fan who brought #bendgate to the public's attention last year, obtained what he believes is the iPhone 6S's aluminum casing See … [Link]
Mashable » We're challenging indie band Good Old War to write a song based on your tweets
We're embarking on a collaborative, technological and exciting journey — and you're invited. Whether you’re texting, swiping, messaging or emoji-ing, the ways we do something as old-fashioned as fall in love are endless. And in a world where technological possibilities abound, it’s safe to say we have a powerful, ever-growing relationship with our tech. Now we’re using that to our … [Link]
Mashable » Attacking seagull forces bank to escort customers under protective umbrella
Never come between a protective seagull mother and her seagull baby. Bank customers of NatWest bank in Ipswich, England ducked for cover on Friday as a protective seagull swooped towards people as they approached the bank entrance, local news outlet the Ipswich Star reports 
According to the report, a baby seagull fell from its nest overnight and was resting near the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Iron-age Britons engaged in mysterious pig trotter festivals
The discovery of thousands of bones at a site near Cardiff suggests massive bring-your-own-pig festivals helped Britons deal with the collapse of Bronze Age
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Game Of Thrones” and “Marvel Cinematic Universe” Versions of Risk Are Coming This Month!
While I’m not sure if a “Marvel Cinematic Universe” version of Risk makes sense, one featuring the “Game of Thrones” universe totally works! The GOT edition is expected to be released this month (August 2015), while you’ll have to wait until September to get the Marvel version. Both are currently available for pre-order. Update: Both are currently available on Amazon.com … [Link]
Mashable » These Twitter users want to talk to Donald Trump about their periods
Amber Gordon was in bed Saturday morning feeling relatively miserable. It was a combination of all of the usual monthly suspects: cramping, bloating, unapologetic PMS. She was on her period. Not wanting to leave the comfort of her pillowy paradise, she went online, only to find an article on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's now infamous comments about Fox News host … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: TARDIS Door Board Shorts
From Thinkgeek: Be ready to hit the beach at a moment’s notice with these TARDIS Door Board Shorts. These feature a decorative string-tie waistband and elastic in the back for a good fit. They also have a rear pocket with drain holes which closes with hook-and-loop to hold all your important stuff, like your wallet and the key to the … [Link]
Mashable » Mama bear breaks into work van, steals everybody's lunch
An enterprising bear fed her cubs the best meal of their lives thanks to a van full of lunches and a literal open window of opportunity. Gilbert Simpson, owner of Squeaky Clean Windows LLC in Tate, Georgia, tells Mashable that his crew was out on the job when a large black bear paid a visit to their work van See also: … [Link]
Mashable » In photos: Peaceful protest to mark Michael Brown's death turns violent
A peaceful protest in Ferguson, Missouri, marking the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Michael Brown turned violent and chaotic late Sunday night. The situation between demonstrators and police became tense as night fell and, in late evening, gunshots rang out, sending protesters, media, and police scattering for cover Several dozen shots were fired between two groups on West Florissant … [Link]
Slashdot » How Uber Is Changing Life For Women In Saudi Arabia
An anonymous reader writes: Being unable to legally drive is hard for many women in Saudi Arabia, especially working women. With notoriously poor mass transit options, and the stigma attached to women riding the bus alone, Uber has changed the life of many Saudi women by giving them greater mobility and independence. While there are no official statistics on how … [Link]
Mashable » This local news anchor has HAD IT with talking about the Kardashians
Anchorman John Brown, who works for Fox 35 in Orlando, had a true moment of self-discovery when, during a live broadcast, he threw up his hands and walked off the screen at mention of the Kardashians A correspondent on the show brought up Kylie Jenner naming her new pet rabbit "Bruce," prompting Brown's proclamation that he refused to talk about … [Link]
Mashable » This new (terrifying) sea creature has a 'fishing pole' coming out of its head
Lurking in the dark depths of the sea, a new species that looks more like an alien than a fish has been discovered, a creature with needlelike teeth and a glowing fishing pole of sorts atop its head. Scientists spotted three females of the new species of anglerfish between 3,280 feet and nearly 5,000 feet (1,000 and 1,500 meters) beneath the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Say Goodbye to Google's Unpublished Autocomplete API
In late July, ProgrammableWeb informed readers of Google's decision to restrict unauthorized access to its unpublished Autocomplete API. Today marks the day when Google officially takes action on its announcement.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Windows of Privacy [Comic]
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Mashable » Ryan Adams churns out new covers of Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' and 'Shake it Off'
Ryan Adams is continuing his reign as a one man Taylor Swift cover band The singer, who announced plans to cover T-Swift's 1989 album, has released two new snippets of "Bad Blood" and "Shake It Off." See also: Hear the first clip of Ryan Adams' Taylor Swift cover album He's been teasing out his covers via Twitter and Instagram, recently sharing … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Capacity Planning and Performance Management?
An anonymous reader writes: When shops mostly ran on mainframes, it was relatively easy to do capacity planning because systems and programs were mostly monolithic. But today is very different; we use a plethora of technologies and systems are more distributed. Many applications are decentralized, running on multiple servers either for redundancy or because of multi-tiering architecture. Some companies run … [Link]
Popular Science » Space-Grown Lettuce Tastes "Awesome," Astronauts Say
Three Astronauts Try The First Space-Grown Lettuce NASA Livestream NASA has been growing lettuce on the space station since May 2014, and today, astronauts finally got to test the fruits of their labors. The space station’s first fresh veggies were grown in a microwave-sized box under LED lights. And it “tastes awesome,” according to astronaut Scott Kelly, after he and … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet AVA, An App That Hacks Employees To Improve Security
Ava/ Screenshot In the hacking world, a password is only as strong as the person who knows it. Some of the most common tricks for hackers are social engineering or phishing—attacks gaining access to users’ accounts and company documents without even touching a line of code. Detecting the weakest security link on a staff usually requires hiring a team of … [Link]
Mashable » On global warming, Kasich staking out middle of GOP field
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is willing to buck Republican Party orthodoxy on some issues, such as the expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare, but when it comes to global warming, he may be falling into line with where most Republican presidential hopefuls stand In an appearance on Meet the Press on Sunday, Kasich seemed to throw a bone to party orthodoxy, which … [Link]
Mashable » Unexploded WWII bomb discovered in basement of an East London building
“At around 12:30 p.m. I was reclining on the couch and I noticed police taping off the street outside. Next thing — bashing on the door." A resident of East London was shocked when the police aggressively knocked at her door Monday to tell her an unexploded bomb, believed to be from World War II, was discovered behind her home See … [Link]
Mashable » Space farm-to-table: Astronauts get first taste of food grown in space
Astronauts on the International Space Station just got their first official taste of food grown in space, giving new meaning to the term "eating local." Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui, NASA's Kjell Lindgren and Scott Kelly — a crewmember spending a full year aboard the ISS — harvested and ate a crop of red romaine lettuce grown on the orbiting science … [Link]
Mashable » What Hermione would look like as a pureblood Slytherin
This is perhaps more frightening than learning Dolores Umbridge is your new boss. A blasphemous Imgur user Photoshopped an image of Harry Potter's Hermione Granger (played by Emma Watson) to look like a pureblood who is in House Slytherin, sporting jet black locks, icy blue eyes and — gasp!— a green and silver tie See also: 18 questions we still have … [Link]
Mashable » CBS defends 'movie magic' in Alicia and Kalinda's 'Good Wife' goodbye scene
CBS is standing by the Good Wife creators' decision to work some "movie magic" in order to produce a greatly important final scene between Alicia (Julianna Margulies) and Kalinda (Archie Panjabi) The scene, which aired as part of the show's season finale, was widely panned for its use of CGI, as it was the last time fans would see the friends … [Link]
Mashable » Father captures the whimsy of childhood from behind the lens
There’s no better subject for a passionate parent interested in photography than their child. Like many parents, Wes Eisenhauer from Sioux Falls, South Dakota is eager to capture those special moments of his 3-year-old daughter, Jonah. But for him, snapping pictures of his family was the perfect practice for turning his passion for photography into a new career. See also: 3-month-old … [Link]
Mashable » Daenerys and Daario's body doubles from 'Game of Thrones' are dating
Rejoice, romantics: Love is alive and kicking in Essos. (The same can't be said for Westeros, or Hollywood.) Rosie Mac and Ignacio Blanco, the body doubles who play Daenerys Targaryen and Daario Naharis, respectively, n Game of Thrones, are allegedly dating See also: Did love really die in the summer of 2015? An investigation Blanco recently told The Daily Mail, "Rosie … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Best Cosplay IGN Saw at Gamescom 2015
Though you may not been able to attend Gamescom 2015, this is what IGN saw as some of the best cosplay during the entire event. So essentially, this is like going to ogle people but not having to pay admission. You’re welcome. [IGN] The post The Best Cosplay IGN Saw at Gamescom 2015 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook to Open Source Reference App For Marketing API
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Mashable » Video appears to capture gunfight leading to Ferguson police shooting
A news organization's video camera appears to have captured a portion of a gunfight in Ferguson, Missouri Sunday night that led to a police-involved shooting — and a young black man lying critically injured in the street The video, which was apparently shot by shot by Ruptly, RT's video agency, shows a group of young men running from gunfire that … [Link]
Slashdot » Manipulating Microsoft WSUS To Attack Enterprises
msm1267 writes: Microsoft's enterprise-grade Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), used to download and distribute security and driver updates, poses a significant weak spot if not configured properly. Researchers Paul Stone and Alex Chapman during last week's Black Hat conference presented research (PDF) on the the WSUS attack surface and discovered that when a WSUS server contacts Microsoft for driver updates, … [Link]
Mashable » A week of money-saving beauty hacks, as Allure joins Mashable on Pinterest
Looking your best shouldn't break the bank. Luckily, that's where DIY comes in. See also: 20 beauty product staples under $10 This week, Allure is joining Mashable on Pinterest. Editors will share their favorite beauty hacks from around the web — whether you are looking for the best way to fix a manicure mess-up or how to naturally brighten your smile. … [Link]
Mashable » Little kid trying to break Taekwondo board is your Monday inspiration
This little kid is trying his best. He really is. But it's not his fault he's so little. A young student at Peak Taekwondo & Fitness Center has all of the enthusiasm to break a board — he just can't quite make it a reality. He tries everything to master his board-breaking test: stomping, kicking, jumping. But the board just … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 August 2015
Employees at Google, Yahoo, and Amazon Lose Nothing if They Unionize (Michael O. Church) — When a companys management plays stack-ranking games against its employees, an adversarial climate between management and labor already exists. This is a deeply interesting article, … [Link]
Slashdot » Coca-Cola To Fund Research That Shifts Blame For Obesity Away From Bad Diets
An anonymous reader writes: The NY Times reports that Coca-Cola is teaming up with influential scientists to support research into fighting obesity through other means than improving diet. They've provided funding to a new nonprofit called the Global Energy Balance Network. Its president said, "Most of the focus in the popular media and in the scientific press is, 'Oh they're … [Link]
Mashable » 3 million gallons of toxic water spilled by EPA is turning Colorado waters into orange sludge
DENVER — The Environmental Protection Agency says the mine waste spill into Colorado waters is much larger than originally estimated. The EPA now says 3 million gallons of wastewater spilled Wednesday and Thursday, instead of 1 million. The revision came after the EPA used a stream gauge from the U.S. Geological Survey. An EPA-supervised crew, who was trying to enter the … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers prove how hard it is to hack a Tesla
Car hacking has been the story of the moment, with a lack of cybersecurity understanding evident among large automakersTesla, however, is a different case. Security researchers Kevin Mahaffey and Marc Rogers gave a presentation at this year's Def Con hacking conference on how they were able to hack into a Tesla Model S and control its various functions, reports CNET. Their … [Link]
Mashable » Shakespeare definitely, probably, could have been high while writing plays
State-of-the-art forensic technology from South Africa has been used to try and unravel the mystery of what was smoked in tobacco pipes found in the Stratford-upon-Avon g~ of British playwright William Shakespeare. Residue from clay tobacco pipes more than 400 years old from the playwright’s garden were analyzed in Pretoria using a sophisticated technique called gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Chemicals from pipe bowls and stems which had … [Link]
Mashable » Couples who sext more may have better love lives
Sexting is common among U.S. adults, and although the practice is often portrayed as risky or just bad behavior, it may have benefits for couples, a new study suggests. In the study, 870 people ages 18 to 82 filled out an online survey about sexting, which is defined as sending or receiving sexually explicit text messages or photos, usually with a … [Link]
Mashable » Stabbing at Ikea in Sweden leaves 2 dead, 1 in critical condition
Two people were killed and one critically injured in a stabbing that occurred while they browsed a Swedish Ikea store's kitchen accessories department, according to witnesses and local Swedish media. A man was arrested under suspicion of murder, police in Västerås, a city in central Sweden, said in a statement. See also: Beijing IKEA bans naps on display furniture, customers keep … [Link]
Mashable » 7 best career tips to keep you going when you feel like you're not getting anywhere
There comes a point in everyone's career where the career grind gets a little slow and stagnant. The light at the end of the tunnel has dimmed — you've lost focus. It feels like the countless days of hard work haven't amounted to anything grand See also: 35 things you should do for your career by the time you turn 35 … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenGL ES 3.2 & New Extensions Unveiled
An anonymous reader writes: With kicking off ACM SIGGRAPH '15, The Khronos Group came out with several big announcements, including the release of OpenGL ES 3.2 (which incorporates Android AEP functionality), confirmation that Google will support Vulkan on Android (when released), new desktop OpenGL extensions, and updates to the existing OpenCL 2.0 specification. They stopped short of releasing the heavily … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden to film full episode in YouTube Space with stars like Tyler Oakley
James Corden is off to the world of YouTube The host of the Late Late Show will film an entire episode inside YouTube Space LA, a filming facility that supports YouTube artists. His guest stars for that Aug. 21 airing will include some major names from the video platform: Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley, Kandee Johnson, The Slow Mo Guys and the … [Link]
Mashable » Man gored to death while trying to film annual bull run in Spain
A 32-year-old Spaniard was killed Sunday after being gored by a bull while recording the bull run on his phone. "A bull surprised him from behind and gored him in the neck," said Jesus Hijosa, the mayor of Villaseca de la Sagra, the town where the event took place. See also: Bison flips woman posing for selfie at Yellowstone National Park … [Link]
Popular Science » Drought Could Shrink Butterfly Species In The UK By 2050
In a study published today in Nature Climate Change researchers found that several butterfly species are at risk of extinction within a very short amount of time. The researchers looked at historical data, looking at how 28 species of butterflies fared in 1995, the most arid year in the United Kingdom (UK) on record. They found that six species were … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Astronauts Harvest And Eat The First Space-Grown Salad
Selfie taken by Astronaut Scott Kelly with Space Station-Grown Lettuce Scott Kelly/Twitter/NASA Update, 11:35am: Although the space lettuce tasting was originally scheduled for 11:15 am EDT, a spacewalk on the ISS has gone into overtime. It should be over soon though. Original Post Space sounds like a pretty cool place to visit, but I’ve heard the food is bad. And … [Link]
Mashable » 15 T-shirts for every case of the Mondays
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Mondays are the worst. You're tired, you're stressed, the weekend was three seconds long and Friday is thousands of years away. So what do you do when you're been diagnosed with the Mondays? Sometimes, it's best to smile and power through. Other times, you will not rest until everyone around you — your family, … [Link]
Popular Science » Could A Higher-Pitched Voice Cost A Candidate The Election?
Spectrogram of a female voice Dvortygirl Might the pitch of Hillary’s voice cost her the White House? According to a new study, it might. Researchers at the University of Miami and Duke University found that it’s not just what politicians say but how they say it that gets more votes. Specifically, voters naturally seem to prefer candidates with deeper voices, … [Link]
Mashable » Decaying seaweed is making Caribbean beaches smell like rotten eggs
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The picture-perfect beaches and turquoise waters that people expect on their visits to the Caribbean are increasingly being fouled by mats of decaying seaweed that attract biting sand fleas and smell like rotten eggs. Clumps of the brownish seaweed known as sargassum have long washed up on Caribbean coastlines, but researchers say the algae blooms have exploded in … [Link]
Slashdot » Scotland To Ban GM Crops
An anonymous reader writes: Scotland's rural affairs minister has announced the country will ban the growing of genetically modified crops. He said, "I am concerned that allowing GM crops to be grown in Scotland would damage our clean and green brand, thereby gambling with the future of our £14 billion food and drink sector." Many Scottish farmers disapprove of the … [Link]
Mashable » How a cartoon beagle rejuvenated NASA's safety program
The Red Baron, a.k.aSnoopy the beloved beagle from Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts, didn't just fly planes. He also flew to the moon. In January 1967, NASA experienced its first major space age tragedy: astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White II and Roger B. Chaffee were killed when their Apollo 1 command module caught fire during a ground … [Link]
Mashable » Where you can and cannot text, map and call while driving
Of all the colossally stupid things we do with cell phones while driving, texting is the riskiest. Consider this: The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that texting takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field — blindfolded See also: The guy who found Waldo computed … [Link]
Mashable » Rumor: iPad mini 4 will be as thin as iPad Air 2
A thinner iPad mini is almost certainly on the way. Freshly leaked 3D computer-aided design (CAD) images from OnLeaks corroborate earlier reports that the next iPad mini, which will likely be called the iPad mini 4, will be as thin as the iPad Air 2. See also: Report: Apple's annual iPhone event to be held in early September OnLeaks has a … [Link]
Mashable » VR will let you fly above the planet from the comfort of your couch
Astronauts who have been to space often talk about looking down on the Earth and seeing the blues, greens and browns of the planet stretch out below them Once they see the planet against the blackness of space, some astronauts and cosmonauts experience a perspective shift known as the "overview effect" — a phenomenon in which, after seeing the world from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Russian doll disease is a virus inside a parasite inside a fly
The parasitic disease Leishmaniasis puzzles doctors as many people relapse after treatment – a stealth virus lurking inside the parasite might be to blame
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Mashable » Report: Chinese hackers breached top U.S. officials' private emails
Chinese hackers have been reading "many" private emails of top U.S. officials since at least 2010, according to a new report. The breach, initially known as "Dancing Panda," was first detected in April 2010 and remains ongoing, a senior U.S. intelligence official told NBC News. Hackers had allegedly targeted the personal email accounts — such as Gmail accounts — of several … [Link]
Mashable » Early hair dryers looked like terrifying sci-fi experiments
1928A woman sits under a chrome-plated hair dryer.Image: Keystone-France/Getty ImagesBefore the invention of hair dryers, women and men would often attach hoses to the exhaust ends of vacuum cleaners to blow-dry their hairIn 1890, French stylist Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy devised a contraption combining a seat with a hood connected to a gas stove. A client would sit underneath the hood while a … [Link]
Mashable » Prince: Record contracts are like 'slavery'
Prince has a few sharp words about the state of the music industry The Purple One recently hosted a rare meeting with 10 journalists at his Paisley Park studio in Minneapolis, where he shared his concerns about record deals and the lack of freedom they give artists, according to NPR. Reporters were not allowed to bring cellphones or recording devices to … [Link]
Mashable » Strange, mysterious light on the wall foils cat kind once again
The battle between cats and strange beams of light is an ongoing struggle. This feline was put to the ultimate test when it came face-to-face with a strange, moving light that streaked across the wall. While it's always good to get some exercise, no amount of jumping or leaping can seem to get rid of the mysterious home invader. You'll … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can book a ride to space for your satellite online
It’s time to add one more thing to the ever-growing list of things you can buy online In a first, the private spaceflight company Rocket Lab is now offering online booking for people hoping to send small, cubesat satellites to orbit, marking another potentially big step toward democratizing access to space. See also: The next space race will be 3D printed … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Ad Blocker Use Jumps 41 Percent
Mickeycaskill writes: A report from Adobe and anti-ad blocking startup PageFair says the number of ad block users worldwide has increased by 41 percent in the past 12 months to 198 million monthly active users. The study suggests the growing popularity of ad blocking software is set to cost online publishers $21.8 billion in 2015 and could reach $41.4 billion … [Link]
Mashable » Edinburgh Festivals review: What happens when you say ‘yes’ to everything
In a small, hot room on the second floor of a sprawling nightclub in central Edinburgh, a long-haired man in his underpants is gyrating in an unfortunate woman’s face. Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” is playing over the PA. The man is also halfway through a heartfelt monologue about how much he misses his estranged son, whose onesie hangs on … [Link]
Mashable » Golden retriever puppy sees rain for the first time
Jack the golden retriever loves the water, but until recently, he'd never seen rain before. So when he stuck his nose outside during a downpour, he was a little baffled — in an adorable puppy way, of course. Fortunately, he learned quickly that sky water is really nice and would be a lot of fun to play with — which is … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' spot gives glimpse at the First Order
If you're breathlessly following any and all news about J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Wars sequel, you've already seen much of the footage in this just-released, 30-second international TV spot for The Force Awakens. There are, however, a pair of new shots, one of which is particularly exciting: a wide pan over a fleet of First Order stormtroopers, the movie's Big … [Link]
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Trueheart Daniellehelm/Flickr CC By 2.0) None of the celebrities condones it, of course. Supporting truehearting would be terrible publicity. The most anyone says on record is “Be careful out there.” (Many stars have clips on GatherApp with 500,000 likes; they’re beholden to the crowd.) So they’re careful. For most people, it’s enough to show up when the fave needs numbers: … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Dorsey loads up on more Twitter stock in a show of faith
Twitter’s top execs are dipping into their own pockets to renew confidence in the company and its stock. Jack Dorsey, Twitter's cofounder and interim CEO, bought nearly 32,000 more shares of Twitter on Friday, worth about $875,000 at the time, according to a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Investing in @twitter's future: https://t.co/wowJm4Z7M0 — Jack (@jack) August 10, … [Link]
Mashable » Hearts are broken as J.K. Rowling rules out 'Harry Potter' TV series
LONDON — In 2015, we are grateful for three things; 4G, microwave food and J.K. Rowling's tweets. The author took to Twitter this weekend to dispel rumours amid the Potter-mill that were getting more attention than Ron's Gryffindor common room run in with Lavender Brown. See also: J.K. Rowling says Hogwarts is free, so stop trying to guess how much tuition … [Link]
Mashable » Warren Buffett's biggest acquisition is for a nuts and bolts company
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is buying Precision Castparts Corp. for about $32.36 billion. The announcement ended a weekend of speculation that a deal was in the works between the legendary investor and the maker of components for aircraft, power plants and other industrial uses. See also: Warren Buffett is quietly creating America's largest junk-food conglomerate Berkshire will pay $235 per share … [Link]
Mashable » Pepsi gets rid of aspartame, and now waits for customers to come back
Diet Pepsi without aspartame is popping up on store shelves. So will people start flocking back to the soda? PepsiCo says its new Diet Pepsi should be available nationally this week. In response to customer feedback, the company said earlier this year that it would replace the aspartame in the drink with another artificial sweetener that has less baggage. The rollout … [Link]
Mashable » Bulldog discovers amazing cardboard box that is the greatest toy ever
This just proves that you don't need to spend all your money on expensive toys for your dog. English bulldog Diesel's new favorite toy just happens to be part of an empty W.B. Mason box. Of course, he still needs to get used to playing with it, since his new plaything turns him into a tiny tank with four legs … [Link]
Slashdot » HTC Doesn't Protect Fingerprint Data
An anonymous reader writes: Biometric authentication is becoming commonplace — fingerprint scanners have been used on laptops for years, and now they're becoming commonplace on phones, as well. As more devices require your fingerprint to unlock, it becomes more important for each of them to guard that data. It's significant, then, that researchers from FireEye were able to easily grab … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off (And Even MORE!) on Select PNY Storage (MicroSD, SD, USB Drives, and SSDs)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers huge savings on select PNY microSD cards, SD cards, USB drives, and solid-state drives. These are amazing deals so be sure to check ’em all out! [Up to 50% Off (And MORE!) on Select PNY Storage (MicroSD, SD, USB Drives, and SSDs)] The post Amazon Deal of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Legacy of the Dinosaurs [Comic]
[Source: Gone into Rapture | Like “Gone into Rapture” on Facebook | Follow “Gone into Rapture” on Twitter] The post The Legacy of the Dinosaurs [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Alcatel's $180 Idol 3 4.7 is a direct shot at the Moto G
The Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 is a great Android smartphone that only costs $250, but it's also a huge phone. That's fine if you want a 5.5-inch screen, but not everyone does. For smaller hands and people who want a phone that actually fits into their pockets, Alcatel's just announced the $179.99 Onetouch Idol 3 4.7. See also: Third-gen Moto G … [Link]
Mashable » Snoopy at 65: How an icon was born
Snoopy started out as a real dog, a remarkable and unusual tack- and razor-blade-eating wunderpup named Spike. The mixed-breed, black and white pup was Peanuts creator Charles Schulz's childhood dog and also the subject of Schulz’ first published cartoon. Schulz was just 15 when he sent a sketch of Spike to Ripley's Believe it or Not, depicting his dog’s gastrointestinal feats. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Meet The Villain: A Tribute to the Evil of Cinema. [Video]
This video weaves together years of memorable and iconic villains into a four-part montage that highlights the truly “worst of the worst”. [CLS Videos] The post Meet The Villain: A Tribute to the Evil of Cinema. [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Korean Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Reveals New Footage! [Video]
Does that mean we’ll also get a new trailer soon? It’s just a few short sequences, but totally worth watching for the hardcore fans! [Star Wars Korea] The post New Korean Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Reveals New Footage! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Feet Up: Astronaut Chris Hadfield Sings About Space in New Music Video
“Feet Up” is the first single from Chris Hadfield‘s upcoming new album, Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Can, which was entirely recorded in space while Chris was aboard the ISS from from November 2012 to May 2013 (expedition 34 and 35.) [Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Can | Chris Hadfield] The post Feet Up: Astronaut Chris Hadfield Sings … [Link]
Slashdot » Buzz: a Novel Programming Language For Heterogeneous Robot Swarms
New submitter pRobotika writes: Designing the behavior of robot swarms is difficult; the larger the group, the more tricky it is to predict its dynamics and the causes of errors. Buzz is a new open-source programming language specifically for robot swarms. It's designed for ease of use and is inspired by well-known programming languages such as JavaScript, Python and Lua. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jackass' star Steve-O arrested for climbing crane during SeaWorld protest
LOS ANGELES — Jackass star Steve-O was arrested for climbing a crane in Hollywood in a protest against SeaWorld that was chronicled out in real-time on his Facebook and Snapchat accounts. See also: SeaWorld suspends employee accused of posing as PETA activist Stephen Glover, 41, drew dozens of emergency responders Sunday night to a construction site on Sunset Boulevard where he … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Design for success: Manage business and user goals
Register for the UX Design for Growth — Improving User Conversion training session with Laura Klein. In this online, interactive training workshop, Klein, author of “UX for Lean Startups,” will teach you to design for product growth. Designers have become … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Tech Companies Building Factories In India
jfruh writes: Over the past two decades, China's relatively high skill, low cost workforce made the country a powerhouse of tech and electronics manufacturing. But in a sign that things might be changing, several large Chinese companies, including Foxconn and Huawei, are investing billions to start manufacturing in India. Xiaomi is expected to announce its first India-made phone today, as … [Link]
Mashable » The British Library needs your help to solve this hidden message
LONDON — Beginning to feel like you've exhausted the challenge of the Sunday crossword? Here's a new puzzle to get your teeth stuck into: a 13th century sword with a hidden message See also: Can you solve this super simple logic question that's stumping the Internet? The sword, on loan from the British Museum, was found in River Witham, Lincolnshire in … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to help you get through a tough conversation without backing down
Have you ever gone into a tricky conversation with someone at work, determined to stick to your guns and make sure things go your way — only to leave that same conversation having promised away your weekends, sanity, and shoes? How did that just happen? you wonder, as you shrink back to your desk to dream up words that rhyme with … [Link]
Mashable » The ugly cars our parents drove are back in demand on British roads
When student Harry Dewhurst was looking for a cheap, stylish car, he didn’t expect to end up driving a 35-year-old vehicle once dubbed “the worst British car ever made.” The 21-year-old from Brighton on the south coast of England grew up with the classic Jaguars and Ferraris driven by this father. But when it came to getting his own car, he … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New species of titi monkey discovered in remote Peruvian forest
An expedition to the Urubamba river in deep in Amazonian Peru has yielded a new species of monkey and confirmed the existence of another
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Disciplined Leader – $13.47 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
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Slashdot » Stingray-Like Device Enables Blackmail In S. Africa
New submitter PalmAndy writes to note that: South African Police nabbed some criminals using an IMSI catcher device, similar to a Stingray, in Johannesburg. The article says that it was made in Israel and is worth $2 million. A follow-on story says that it was used for tender manipulation and blackmail of Government officials. A corrupt government official helped procure … [Link]
Mashable » British farmers take cows into supermarket for milk prices protest
LONDON — A group of farmers brought two of their cows to their local Asda supermarket in Stafford in the West Midlands Sunday, in protest at the price paid for their milk. See also: #CowPi: Farmer herds his cows into the shape of pi Some 70 campaigners led the pair of heifers up and down the aisles to the dairy section, … [Link]
Mashable » 'True Detective' finale: We got played. But hey, at least it's over
LOS ANGELES — "We were being played all along." Yes, Ani Bezzerides. Yes we were. Right up to the point where HBO boss Michael Lombardo said last week that "the show ends with as satisfying an end as any show I've seen." SEE ALSO: Welcome to Vernon, the bizarro real-life 'Vinci' from 'True Detective' We wanted to believe that HBO and … [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch has had it with 'Hamlet' fans filming him
LONDON — Benedict Cumberbatch doesn't do social media, so on Saturday night he made an in-person appeal to his fans to help him "tweet, blog, hashtag the shit" out of a message he wanted to spread to London theatre-goers. See also: Someone lept onto a Broadway stage to charge his phone right before the show started The Sherlock and Imitation … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter makes Tony Abbott the star of really terrible movies
Get yourself an extra large box of popcorn and settle in for the show. The Tony Abbott movie was until now a dream, but finally a savvy Twitter user, Rob Brown, has made it a reality See also: The 10 most dangerous animals in Australia in 1 terrifying list The Australian Prime Minister is taking a lead role in a number … [Link]
Slashdot » Many Australians Forced To Pay For "Unbreakable" Cryptolocker Ransomware
An anonymous reader writes: Australians are paying thousands of dollars to overseas hackers to rid their computers of an unbreakable virus [Cryptolocker]. The deputy chairwoman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Delia Rickard, said over the past two months there had been a spike in the number of people falling victim to the scam. The commission has received 2,500 … [Link]
Mashable » Uber says it's created 15,000 jobs in Australia since 2014
American ride share company Uber announced Monday it has created 15,000 jobs in Australia since UberX launched in April 2014, with drivers serving the 1 million or so riders who have signed up to the platform. This means the company is on schedule to deliver 20,000 new jobs in Australia by the end of 2015, as Uber's Chief Advisor David Plouffe … [Link]
Mashable » Teenager shot by police after Ferguson protests erupt in gunfire
UPDATED: Monday, Aug. 10, 2:40 a.m. local time: St Louis County Chief addresses the media in regards to man shot by officers. A tense standoff between protesters and authorities on West Florissant Street in Ferguson, Missouri turned chaotic Sunday night when gunfire rang out. St. Louis County PD later reported it was an officer-involved shooting and one person was hospitalized At … [Link]
Mashable » Awesome footage of rare white whale off the coast of Australia
UPDATE: Aug. 10, 6:10 p.m.: On Monday evening, the department told Mashable Australia via email it has still not been able to confirm whether the sighting is that of the Migaloo A rare white humpback whale has been spotted off the coast of Queensland on Monday, and whale watchers are hoping it is Australia's famous whale Migaloo Migaloo, a name … [Link]
Mashable » An abandoned World War II research center is still standing off the coast of Poland
The remains of World War II are still a very visible part of the European landscape One unique example is a torpedo testing station that still stands in the Bay of Puck on the north coast of Poland. Dubbed “Torpedownia,” it served as a testing facility for the German military during the war See also: Few people have walked on Earth's … [Link]
Mashable » Calls to abolish nukes on Nagasaki bombing 70th anniversary
On Sunday, the city of Nagasaki marked the 70th anniversary of its 1945 atomic bombing with calls to abolish nuclear weapons and halt the Japanese government's push to loosen restrictions on what its military can do. With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the audience, a representative of Nagasaki bomb survivors told a group gathered for the annual ceremony that security legislation … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2176: Share and share alike!
Come on now, don't keep your life to itself! Brought to you in part by our sponsor, CREATEit! If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Slashdot » 2.4 Million Customer's Records Stolen From Carphone Warehouse
AmiMoJo writes: The UK's data watchdog is "making inquiries" after Carphone Warehouse said the personal details of up to 2.4 million of its customers may have been accessed in a cyber-attack. Details taken include names, addresses and bank account details. Additionally, 90,000 people's "encrypted" credit card details were accessed, but there is no word on what type of encryption was … [Link]
Mashable » What's next for U.S. soccer superstar Abby Wambach
NEW YORK — After two Olympic gold medals and years of being the face of women's soccer, Abby Wambach is finally a World Cup champion. At 36 years old, Wambach is still deciding if she will participate in next summer's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. "In my mind, I have to believe that if I'm asked to be on the … [Link]
Mashable » Highly accurate fisherman hooks a drone midflight
The message here is: Don't annoy fisherman trying to have a pleasant afternoon with your flying gizmos. Tice Ledbetter was flying his drone over the pier at Pacific Beach, San Diego when he got a little too close to a group of men fishing After noticing their airborne spectator, one of the men cast his line and hooked the drone … [Link]
Mashable » Australian airport lights up rainbow in support of marriage equality
The airport in the capital of Australia, Canberra, has turned rainbow in support of same-sex marriage. Not far from Parliament House, lighting up Canberra Airport is a prominent way to show support for marriage equality as politicians fly in for the next parliamentary session. Australian businessman Terry Snow, who owns the airport, and his family, are corporate sponsors of the #WeCanDoThis … [Link]
Mashable » William Shatner unveils 'selfie mosaic' tribute to Leonard Nimoy
William Shatner, who's quite the social media savant, has no unveiled his latest crowd-sourced masterpiece: a mosaic of selfiies that forms an image of Shatner's close friend and Star Trek co-star, Leonard Nimoy. Nimoy passed away at the age of 83 in February. Why did I ask for all those #LLAP selfies? For a @gishwhes task as a tribute to Leonard. … [Link]
Mashable » Canva's CEO: 5 ways Aussie startups can attract foreign investors
Sydney-based online graphic design company Canva is shaping up to be one of the Australian startup scene's biggest success stories. Founded in 2012 by Melanie Perkins, who started the company with Cliff Obrecht, as well as technical cofounder Cameron Adams, the company recently announced it had reached more than 4 million users. See also: 6 apps for people who are easily … [Link]
Popular Science » A Little Swordplay, A Little Wordplay?
Photo Credit: Anonymous on The Commons Project: A Medieval Sword A magnificent sword is the subject of a public appeal. In a recent exhibit called Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy, the British Library has put a well-preserved double-edged sword on display. Found in the River Witham, Lincolnshire, in July 1825, it weighs nearly 3 pounds, and is 38 inches long. … [Link]
Mashable » A U.S. team of pro gamers won a $6.6 million prize on Saturday
You might not be familiar with The International 2015 or Dota 2, but here's a sentence that makes sense regardless of your relationship to esports: a U.S.-based team of five pro gamers won themselves a $6.6 million prize on Saturday for proving themselves as the best of the best. The winning team, Evil Geniuses, bested dark horse competitor CDEC in The International … [Link]
Slashdot » Cortana Can Now Replace Google Now On Android Devices
The Verge reports that Microsoft's Cortana can now be used (at least for beta testers) as a drop-in replacement for the Google Now assistant on Android devices; that means users can select launching Cortana as their default on-board assistant, and launch it by holding down the device's home key. However, notes the article, "The update version still doesn't include 'Hey … [Link]
Mashable » In Photos: Ferguson, one year later
Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Michael Brown at the hands of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Hundreds gathered peacefully in Ferguson, Missouri at the site of Brown's death, listening to speeches made by Michael Brown, Sr., Brown's father, and other supporters The crowd observed a four-and-a-half minute silence — a minute for each hour Brown's body … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu gives 'The Mindy Project' a September premiere date
LOS ANGELES — The Mindy Project Season 4 officially has a premiere date at its new home Hulu announced Sunday that Mindy Lahiri and Co. will make their debut Sept. 15, with all 26 new episodes rolling out weekly See also: Hulu officially saves the 'The Mindy Project,' will return for Season 4 Yes, weekly In fact, all Hulu originals will … [Link]
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