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.
Slashdot » How to Quash Firefox's Silent Requests
An anonymous reader writes: Unlike older versions of Firefox, more recent versions will make a request to a destination server just by hovering over a link. No CSS, no JavaScript, no prefetch required. Try it for yourself. Disable CSS and JavaScript and fire up iftop or Windows Resource Monitor, hover over some links and watch the fun begin. There once … [Link]
Mashable » Judd Apatow and Amy Schumer crashed an Irish wedding for a sing-along
Sorry Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow are the real deal. While promoting Trainwreck in Europe, the crew decided to crash a wedding in Dublin and sing a song with Once's Glen Hansard, as one does in Ireland See also: Amy Schumer's 'Trainwreck' has amazing titles in other countries Who shows up for @jpswaine and Eithne's wedding … [Link]
Mashable » Pixar introduced a bunch of new 'Finding Dory' characters at D23
ANAHEIM, California — Hank the Octopus, Bailey the Beluga and Destiny the whale-shark, welcome to the Disney animated family. Disney/Pixar introduced the newest characters from Finding Dory on Friday at the semi-annual D23 Expo, Disney's proprietary fan event that the company founded as an alternative to Comic-Con. The June 17, 2016 sequel to finding Nemo has been a long time coming … [Link]
Slashdot » Commodore Smartphone Hits Trademark Opposition
damnbunni writes: As reported on amiga-news.de, it appears that Massimo Canigiani didn't license the Commodore trademarks before announcing that Commodore PET Smartphone. The company that actually owns the mark, Commodore Holdings, is not amused. It's not like it would have been hard to determine who owns it and try to license. The C= Holdings trademark is registered with the same … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The Navy's Amphibious Drone Land On The Sea
Flimmer Screenshot by author, from YouTube The Naval Research Lab is testing a flying drone that can land on water and then travel like a submarine below the surface. Designed to carry sensors into places difficult or dangerous for regular vehicles, it’s a bird-inspired amphibian that may find hostile submarines, detect chemicals or swim to inspect oil spills. They’ve named … [Link]
Mashable » Report suggests the next iPhone will get a huge speed bump
Each year, September comes, and each year, the iPhone gets faster. But a report and analysis by 9to5Mac points to a significantly speedier and more power-efficient chip for this year's new iPhones The piece cites an "unsubstantiated tipster" making specific claims about the next iPhone's processor, so this should all be taken with a grain of salt. But if true, the … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch makes its fashion debut
Just a day after teasing its upcoming smartwatch at its Unpacked event, Samsung's Gear S2 wearable has appeared beside alien-like models in its first photo shoot The watch looks great, and even shows up with both a white band and a black band. It's not yet clear if the bands will be interchangeable, like the Apple Watch, but hey, this is … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orphan Black' star refuses to wax her mustache for Hollywood
Actress Tatiana Maslany, most recently known for her role in Orphan Black, is standing up to Hollywood's beauty standards. During an interview with People, the 29-year-old Canadian-born actress gave an inside look at some of the ridiculing and sexism that she has endured in Hollywood, from being asked to wax her mustache to wearing unnecessarily sexy outfits See also: Models overcome … [Link]
Mashable » Nearly 4,000 prisoners are battling California's wildfires
California’s fire season is well under way with 14 different blazes, driven by an ongoing drought, burning across the state. But an unexpected group is on the front lines of firefighting efforts — thousands of California state prisoners. Nearly 4,000 male inmates are currently battling wildfires across the state, according to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). That means they … [Link]
Slashdot » HBO, Netflix, and Amazon Targeting Kids
An anonymous reader writes: The latest high-profile show to join one of the major streaming services probably isn't one you watch: Sesame Street. However, it's a clear signal for a growing trend: these services desperately want to corner the market on kid's shows. Netflix has gotten tons of praise for its original series, and it's been quietly putting that production … [Link]
Popular Science » Volkswagen Built A Prototype Self-Driving Stroller…Maybe
Volkswagen Robot Stroller Screenshot by author, from Vimeo It’s one of every parent’s worst nightmares: while pushing your child around in a stroller, the carriage slips from your hands and careens down the street into danger. So when Volkswagen asked what other products they could improve that aren’t cars, one suggestion was “strollers that automatically brake.” The idea was so … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Metacog, 99designs, b-semantic, Scribe Software
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Volkswagen suppressed a paper about car hacking for 2 years
The recent trend of car hacking research has created quite a culture clash between hackers and automakers. Volkswagen, which owns Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley and others, tried to suppress the release of a paper which detailed the security vulnerabilities in many cars, reports Bloomberg. The paper is being presented at the USENIX Security Symposium in Washington DC this weekend. For its … [Link]
Slashdot » Astronomers Discover Nearby 'Young Jupiter' Exoplanet
An anonymous reader writes: Astronomers from Stanford and the Kavli Institute have discovered a new exoplanet orbiting 51 Eridani that strongly resembles a young Jupiter. They say its similarities could help us to understand how our own solar system formed. It's a convenient discovery, because 51 Eridani is less than 100 light-years away, and only about 20 million years old. … [Link]
Mashable » Cristiano Ronaldo teaches his son the art of ab flexing
If there's one thing we know about soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, it's that he has incredible abs. Also, he is a skilled and famous athlete, and he had a galaxy named after him, but whatever. See also: Cristiano Ronaldo busts smooth move while on tour in China Earlier this month, the soccer star disguised himself to perform anonymous soccer tricks on … [Link]
Popular Science » Sending Your Cremated Remains To The Moon Just Got Cheaper
Does this hole go six-feet-under? NASA Setting up a colony on the moon might be possible in our lifetime. But if that doesn’t happen, maybe you can still make it there in the afterlife. This week, the company Elysium Space announced that they can send a portion of your cremated remains to the moon for prices starting at $11,950. But … [Link]
Mashable » Mike Rowe shares his inspiring story of 'Daily Show' rejection
Before Mike Rowe landed Dirty Jobs, he was turned down to be the host of The Daily Show — twice In addition to his double shot at The Daily Show, Rowe went into great detail of his past failures on his blog on Thursday, after a desperate fan named Tara asked for some career advice. See also: Kind stranger pays new … [Link]
Slashdot » FreeBSD 10.2 Released
moderators_are_w*nke writes with news that FreeBSD 10.2-RELEASE is now available. Here is the download page, the release notes, and release errata. Features highlights: The resolvconf(8) utility has been updated to version 3.7.0, with improvements to protect DNS privacy. The ntp suite has been updated to version 4.2.8p3. A new rc(8) script, growfs, has been added, which will resize the root … [Link]
Mashable » One woman's body was Photoshopped to explore beauty standards around the world
Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, especially because beauty standards differ around the world. Inspired by Ester Honig's powerful 2014 series, UK-based Internet medical service Superdrug Online Doctor commissioned marketing agency Fractl to task graphic designers from 18 different countries across the globe to Photoshop a woman based on their nation's average beauty preferences. See also: Woman's Photoshop … [Link]
Popular Science » How Google X Head Astro Teller Defends Moonshot Projects
Astro Teller Cody Pickens Astro Teller, the head of X Labs (formerly known as Google[x]), lead teams through the development of Google Glass, self-driving cars, and Internet-delivery balloons. Earlier this week, Google shocked the science and technology world when it announced that it was restructuring itself to operate its moneymaking search products separately from its loftier, long-term initiatives. Astro Teller, … [Link]
Mashable » If Apple is building a car, this is where it may test it
Just one day after Apple designer Marc Newson made some intriguing statements about car design, The Guardian is serving up another hot Apple Car rumor. Apple is looking into using GoMentum Station, a highly secured automotive technology testing facility near San Fransisco reports The Guardian. Here it is on Google Maps: See also: Top Apple designer slams the auto industry as … [Link]
Mashable » Lana Del Rey's new album 'Honeymoon' now has a release date
Lana Del Rey's Honeymoon, the follow-up to her 2014 chart-topper Ultraviolence, finally has a release date. Her fourth studio album will arrive Sept. 18, by which she revealed with a photo (presumably the Honeymoon album cover) and a caption simply saying "September 18." September 18thpic.twitter.com/tDtgDhj5oZ — Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) August 14, 2015 The announcement comes just one day after she … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen battles trolls by writing tweets, then saving in drafts
“My dream is to have this curvaceous butt and boobs," says Chrissy Teigen, model and social media maven. "I'd die for hips. I want to have this womanly, feminine body … I don't love knowing what people are going to be commenting on." Teigen talks with Mashable about her insecurities after shooting the September cover of Women's Health UK in between … [Link]
Popular Science » This New Drawing Tool Can Turn Sketches Into 3D Images
Art In Mental Canvas Screenshot by author, from YouTube Mental Canvas is a new technology that reimagines static images in a whole new dimension: 3D. While pictures on screens tend to be flat 2D objects layered on 2D objects, the project, which was funded by the National Science Foundation on research headed by Yale computer scientist Julie Dorsey, creates sketches … [Link]
Slashdot » Octopus Genome Sequenced
An anonymous reader writes: A large, international team of researchers has completed the full sequencing of the octopus genome. "The researchers discovered striking differences between the genomes of the octopus and other invertebrates, including widespread rearrangements of genes and a dramatic expansion of a family of genes involved in neuronal development that was once thought to be unique to vertebrates." … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the HBO deal that saved Big Bird and 'Sesame Street'
Rubber Ducky, you were almost sunk. There’s a good chance that without HBO stepping in to fund and air Sesame Street, the 45-year-old education show for preschoolers and home to Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Oscar and the world’s favorite 8-foot-tall bird might have been blocked for good. On Thursday, the two companies announced a five-year deal that not only places longtime partner … [Link]
Mashable » Fly past Pluto with New Horizons in new animation
New Horizons may have already flown by Pluto, but now, you can relive the spacecraft's history-making close pass of the dwarf planet with a new, gorgeous animation Software engineer Björn Jónsson created the animation using NASA data collected before and after New Horizons flew past Pluto on July 14. The mission marked the first time humans have ever gotten a close-up … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn Malik has no one left except the Minions
Zayn Malik has been burning bridges like nobody's business after leaving One Direction, feuding with collaborators and pulling a Russell Brand by allegedly dumping fiancé Perrie Edwards via text message. But the solo artist is not totally alone in this world. His friends may be fictional yellow spheres wearing overalls that communicate primarily in gibberish, but they're real to him See … [Link]
Mashable » UC Berkeley is offering a new course on 'Game of Thrones'
If you're a show-only Game of Thrones fan and still have no idea what's going on, don't worry. Higher education is here to help. A new summer class in the Film Studies program at the University of California, Berkeley, is devoted entirely to the HBO hit series, delving into its themes, theories and controversial aspects (like its portrayal of women). … [Link]
Mashable » Cat defies all logic by suddenly sitting like a human
Who does this cat even think he is? Red the cat starts off looking all cute and unassuming and … well, feline-like. But then he has to go and blow everyone's mind by stretching legs out and sitting like a human. Because cats are evolving into higher beings and will probably take over the Earth very soon Either that, or … [Link]
Mashable » 'Humans of New York' photo of abused Pakistani mother prompts outpouring of support
A Pakistani woman's heart-wrenching story featured on Humans of New York on Thursday has inspired people to get her help “I left an abusive relationship and I have nowhere to go. I have Hepatitis C, so no one is willing to take me in," the woman in Lahore, Pakistan said as she held her daughter in one hand and wiped her … [Link]
Popular Science » Meteor Showers, Orange Rivers, and Other Amazing Images of the Week
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Slashdot » Windows 10 Still Phones Home With Data In Spite of Privacy Settings
Penguinisto writes: According to Ars Technica, Windows 10 will still send telemetry and other data to Microsoft-owned domains — no matter how tightly you crank down the privacy settings. Even with everything buttoned down, Cortana, OneDrive, and Web Search from the Start Menu disabled, the OS still phones home, using a random system ID that persists across reboots. It apparently … [Link]
Mashable » Kermit who? Miss Piggy gets her flirt on in new 'Muppets' promos
Miss Piggy is bouncing back from her breakup with Kermit in the new Muppets promos. ABC stars are welcoming the famous, freshly broken-up couple in new promos for the upcoming Muppets series, which will premiere on the network on Sept. 22 See also: Your first taste of ABC's grown-up Muppet show is here In the new clips, Kerry Washington (Scandal), Nathan … [Link]
New Scientist – News » On the trail of the Arctic’s carbon time bomb
A recent rise in wildfires in the Arctic is fuelling fears that vast amounts of carbon stored in permafrost will be released from the burnt areas
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Shipping Software Company Ordoro Launches Public API
Ordoro, a shipping and inventory management software company, has announced the launch of the Ordoro API, which allows developers to integrate the Ordoro platform with third-party applications. The Ordoro API makes it possible for developers to build applications that simplify e-commerce back-office operations.
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Mashable » Smoke weed, get paid: Marijuana reviewer wanted for The Oregonian
Stoners have always dreamed of a career in which they could smoke weed, test out new marijuana products and be compensated for their superior knowledge, and now there's a position open with that very job description. The Oregonian and its online counterpart, Oregon Live, is ramping up its cannabis coverage with a "freelance marijuana reviewer" now that pot is legal for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Shock therapy and surgery saving California’s threatened condors
Electric shock training and surgery are starting to pay off for the teams fighting to save one of the world's largest birds
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Mashable » Hailee Steinfeld's masturbation anthem is Taylor Swift approved
When you're nominated for an Academy Award at age 15, you kind of need to release a hit record by age 18 so no one thinks you're slacking off. That's exactly what 18-year-old Hailee Steinfeld plans to do. After showcasing her vocal chops in Pitch Perfect 2, Steinfeld released an empowering song called "Love Myself" about how she can love … [Link]
Slashdot » 'My Name is C.H.I.P. and I'll Be Your $9 Computer Today' (Video)
Think of C.H.I.P as a tablet computer that runs Linux instead of Android, "without the tablet bits," says interviewee Dave, who gave a talk — which was mostly live demos — at OSCON 2015. 50,000 C.H.I.P.s have already sold for $9 through their successful Kickstarter campaign, and Next Thing Co. plans to stick with the $9 price for the foreseeable … [Link]
Mashable » Reporter posts explicit images of herself on revenge porn site
LONDON — A journalist has uploaded intimate photos of herself to a website dedicated to shaming ex-girlfriends, as part of a documentary examining the growing problem of revenge porn Disguising herself as an angry ex-partner, Anna Richardson posted the pictures to a site where it was subsequently viewed over 100,000 times and attracted a torrent of unpleasant comments. See also: Victims … [Link]
Popular Science » 6 Things You Should Know About Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamond Image courtesy Pure Grown Diamonds It's identical to a natural one, and doesn't have to be mined A clear, sparkling diamond is rare. That’s part of its appeal. Those mined today formed billions of years ago. But a new method can grow gem-quality diamonds on demand in just three months. They’re identical to their natural counterparts and cost … [Link]
Mashable » These wireless earbuds let you adjust the volume of your surroundings
In a windowless office on a tiny San Francisco side street, Noah Kraft is making me hear things in a way I've never heard them before I'm wearing a wireless earbud in each ear. The devices, which are white and look kind of like big Altoids mints, are the latest prototype built by Doppler Labs, a wearable-technology startup of which Kraft … [Link]
Mashable » Kentucky clerk won't issue gay marriage licenses, defying Supreme Court
In a historic move, the Supreme Court ruled on June 26 that same-sex couples across the United States have the right to marry. But in the two months since, a clerk in Kentucky has stubbornly refused to provide marriage licenses to gay couples, ignoring the Supreme Court, the governor, and now a judge with the United States District Court for Eastern … [Link]
Mashable » Man lip syncs his heart out during a 7-hour road trip, sister will have none of it
When YouTube user White Rhino embarked on a seven-hour road trip with his sister, he decided it would be a good idea to lip sync the entire time He silently mouths the words to 20 different songs, complete with dramatic hand gestures. (It's pretty amazing.) His sister, meanwhile, spends almost the majority of the road trip throwing major side-eye his … [Link]
Slashdot » Former Employees Accuse Kaspersky Lab of Faking Malware
An anonymous reader writes: Reuters reports that two former employees of Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab faked malware to damage the reputations of their rivals. The alleged campaign targeted Microsoft, AVG, Avast, and others, tricking them into classifying harmless files as viruses. The ex-employees said co-founder Eugene Kaspersky ordered some of the attacks as retaliation for emulating his software. The company denied … [Link]
Mashable » Hey, candidates: Iowa has better beer than Bud Light
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush was at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, something of a rite of passage for presidential candidates touring the Hawkeye State. As one does, he tried out some of the local favorites, including a pork chop on a stick. Jeb Bush digs into a pork chop on a stick at #ISF2015 pic.twitter.com/QM5uTHUOym — Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) … [Link]
Mashable » Ms. Marvel speaks: Marvel's first audiobook is Kamala Khan's story
LOS ANGELES — We first met Kamala Khan a year and a half ago, when Marvel Comics debuted Ms. Marvel, introducing a new superhero who possessed incredible powers, pluck and teenage street smarts. Now, she has a voice, too. SEE ALSO: Marvel Comics' reboot will bring all-new characters, No. 1s across the board Marvel's hugely popular new character is also its … [Link]
Mashable » Another airline manages to squeeze more seats into its planes
When airlines roll out a new cabin design, it's easy to be wowed by color schemes and amenity kits. But of course there's a much more important detail for economy passengers to pay attention to: The number of seats. Qantas Airways announced this week the addition of six seats to its Boeing 737 fleet, which service most of the airline's short-haul … [Link]
Mashable » Run HRC: Hillary Clinton's hip hop clout is on the rise
Hillary Clinton is slowly solidifying her unlikely place as a fixture in the hip hop scene. The straight-laced Ivy Leaguer, raised in a picturesque Chicago suburb and known for her love of the pantsuit may seem like an unlikely subject of hip-hop anthems. But there's a long list of Clinton asides in hip-hop throughout the years and the candidate herself seems … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Wishpond Opens Marketing Platform API
Wishpond, a marketing platform provider, has announced the Wishpond API. The API gives marketers the ability to conduct enterprise-grade, data-driven marketing at a price point accessible to companies of all sizes. Users can generate leads, track activity, automate emails, create messages and much more.
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Popular Science » Generation Make: The 15-Year-Old Who Builds Rescue Drones
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Mashable » Pots of 'fresh air' from the British countryside can now be purchased on eBay
LONDON – Think about it for a second: how many times have you overheard someone saying they need to get some fresh air? And how many times have you – maybe when stuck indoors on a rainy day or trapped in the office – craved some fresh air? See also: 7 of the strangest things ever listed on eBay Well today's … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Industry Group Boss: Study Arts So Games Are Not Designed By 'Spotty Nerds'
nickweller writes: John Cridland is the leader of the Confederation of British Industry, a group that represents over 100,000 UK businesses. In a recent interview, he spoke about his enthusiasm for adding arts education to more traditional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs. Here's how he chose to express that: "One of the biggest growth industries in Britain today … [Link]
Mashable » If you ever wondered how Jeb Bush looks while eating a pork chop, it's your lucky day
Things can get pretty weird on the campaign trail when your every move is a photo opp. Republican candidate Jeb Bush learned that when he stopped by the Iowa State Fair on Friday See also: Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush in day-long Twitter fight Wearing an apron emblazoned with the words "pork" and "be inspired," Jeb and a friend bit into … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Digium Adds Mobile SDKs for Respoke Real-Time Communications Cloud Service
Looking to make it simpler for developers to embed support for Respoke voice, video and instant messaging communications and push notifications based on the emerging WebRTC standard within mobile applications, Digium this week unveiled ">
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Mashable » Transgender models headline fashion campaign for H&M-owned label
& Other Stories, an H&M owned fashion label, is collaborating with transgender models Hari Nef, 22, and Valentijn De Hingh, 25, for the brand's next campaign In addition to having Nef and Hingh model the new athletic-inspired collection, the company enlisted a creative team made up of transgender individuals. Photographer Amos Mac captured the models; Love Bailey styled the shoot; and … [Link]
Slashdot » Physical Books Successfully Coexisting With Ebooks
An anonymous reader writes: When ebooks experienced their meteoric rise a few years ago, many were predicting the death of physical books. Early sales figures seemed to bear that out — ebooks kept getting more popular, and physical books were on the decline. But over the past couple of years, sales for both types leveled off. Rather than simple additive … [Link]
Mashable » George R.R. Martin says the 'Game of Thrones' ending will be 'bittersweet'
Surprise, surprise — Game of Thrones won't have a "happily ever after" ending In an interview with The Observer, author George R.R. Martin explained the famed book series (and subsequently, the TV series) will have a "bittersweet" ending. "I’ve said before that the tone of the ending that I’m going for is bittersweet," he explains He still has not written the … [Link]
Mashable » What makes one of the ocean's smartest creatures so weird
Octopuses are known to be brainiacs — they can mimic flounder in a flash, unscrew themselves out of a sealed jar and even use coconut shells to build a mobile home. And now, for the first time, scientists have sequenced the genome of the eight-legged rock star, revealing how its complex noggin evolved. Determining how octopuses' brains and bodies evolved "represents … [Link]
Popular Science » These Speakers Use Ultrasonic Waves To Cut Through The Noise
HyperSound Clear speakers Brian Klutch These speakers use laser-like ultrasonic waves to make your music easier to hear, even through loud ambient noises. Problem Everyday speakers—whether they’re in a cellphone, TV, or radio—scatter sound waves as soon as they leave the cone. A single wave can bounce off dozens of surfaces, slamming into other signals and degrading along the way, … [Link]
Mashable » This cringeworthy joke proves the beauty of the local news
Dad jokes are embarrassing as is, but they're even worse when they're dirty. In this video, a reporter makes a joke that is more likely to make you cringe than laugh. Even better than the joke itself are the reactions of his fellow reporters who fight back their expressions as much as he fought holding back the joke. Today, we … [Link]
Mashable » 'Straight Outta Westeros' meme contest is straight dragon fire
Surprise: hip hop royalty N.W.A. and Game of Thrones are a match made in heaven. To celebrate the release of the new film Straight Outta Compton, Dr. Dre and beatsbydre gave us a beautiful Internet gift: StraightOuttaSomewhere.c~ meme generator turns any old photo into a badass black and white image that would make N.W.A. proud — the art is even adorned with the "Straight Outta" logo. See also: Daenerys … [Link]
Slashdot » CNN and CBC Sued For Pirating YouTube Video
vivaoporto sends word that in a rare case of an individual taking on large corporations for copyright infrigement, a New York man has sued news networks CNN and CBC after they took a video of his from YouTube and broadcast it on the air without licensing it. His video shows a winter storm in Buffalo generating huge amounts of lake … [Link]
Mashable » This dude ordered 100 slices of pork on his ramen and lived to tell the tale
If you thought eating four links of sausage at breakfast was intense, you've got a lot of learning to do On a mission to eat more than any human being should in a given period of time, RocketNews24 reporter P.K. ordered a bowl of ramen topped with 100 slices of melty, fatty chashu (extremely tender roasted pork that is a traditional … [Link]
Mashable » A top Apple designer made some intriguing comments about cars
Two random observations: Apple is reported to be working on some sort of an automotive project, and one of its top designers just trashed modern car design in a recent interview. Heavyweight Apple designer Marc Newson gave an interview Thursday to the Wall Street Journal where, among other things, he sharply criticizes the state of modern car design. This comes as … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Marines who lowered flag at Embassy in Cuba watch it rise 54 years later
Fifty-four years ago, three young U.S. Marines were entrusted with the solemn task of lowering the American flag at the U.S. Embassy in Havana for what they thought would be the last time. On Friday, those three men returned to the same site after five decades to once again see the flag raised over the newly reopened embassy. See also: … [Link]
Bad Science » So this company Cyagen is paying authors for citations in academic papers.
Here’s a strange thing, a seedy curio rather than a massive scandal, but I’d be interested to know what you make of it. This week lots of academics all received the same unsolicited marketing email from a large well known research company called Cyagen, who make transgenic mice, stem cells, and so on. The email was headed […] [Link]
Slashdot » Rosetta Probe's Comet Reaches Closest Approach To the Sun
An anonymous reader writes: The European Space Agency has released pictures taken by the Rosetta probe at comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko as it reached closest approach to the Sun. The comet has now travelled 750 million kilometers since Rosetta arrived, and the increased solar radiation has caused ices to sublimate and create jets of gas. "The activity reaches its peak intensity around … [Link]
Popular Science » The Truth Behind The EPA's Animas River Spill Is Messier Than You Think
When the river runs yellow REUTERS/EPA Handout Yellow mine waste from the Gold King Mine is seen in the river waters near San Juan County, Colorado, in an EPA photo captured on August 7, 2015. They say no good deed goes unpunished, and the recent Gold King Mine spill in Colorado is a case in point. Earlier this month, on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » AI football manager knows how different teams play the game
Professional sports coaches rely on good data and good intuition, but increasingly they are also getting help from computers
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Mashable » Huge hole opens on Manchester road after heavy rain
LONDON — A 40-foot-deep hole has opened on a Manchester street and is getting bigger after heavy rain possibly eroded a culvert beneath the road, the Manchester Evening News said. Part of Mancunian Way is closed in both directions and may remain closed over the weekend, a Manchester city council spokesperson told the paper. The hole is at the Ancoats end … [Link]
Mashable » One small detail in a new 'Hunger Games' promo was accidentally NSFW
There are only 100 days left until The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 hits theaters on Nov. 20. However, the person running the official Hunger Games Twitter account may have gotten so caught up in announcing the 100-day marker that one (albeit easy-to-miss) detail was overlooked in a promo photo. See also: First 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2' … [Link]
Slashdot » Cheap, 3D-Printed Stethoscope Challenges Top-of-the-Line Model
mask.of.sanity writes: Tarek Loubani, an emergency physician working in the Gaza strip, has 3D-printed a 30-cent stethoscope that beats the world's best $200 equivalent as part of a project to bottom-out the cost of medical devices. Loubani together with a team of medical and technology specialists designed the stethoscope and tested it against global standard benchmarks, finding it out performed … [Link]
Mashable » 9 ideas for last-minute getaways this weekend
If you haven't taken a vacation in the past year — like half of Americans, according to a recent survey — consider this an intervention. A vacation doesn't need to require a ton of planning, a week of accumulated time off work, or even a long trip. To hammer the point home, we've compiled a list of ideas for a getaway … [Link]
Mashable » This life-saving technology delivers 'superhuman' sight when you need it most
Imagine looking through a telescope while hanging out the window of a helicopter or an off-road vehicle. Sure, the telescope will let you see for miles, but there'd be nothing stopping you from bouncing around in the cabin, unable to focus on a single far-off object Now imagine using that shaky telescope while trying to save someone's life, maybe even … [Link]
Slashdot » SAP Paid Bribes To Panamanian Officials
jfruh writes: A former SAP exec has pled guilty to bribing Panamanian officials in a successful attempt to sell SAP licenses to the Panamanian government. Vicente Eduardo Garcia, SAP's former vice president of global and strategic accounts for Latin America, says he wasn't the only SAP employee who knew about the scheme. From the Dept. of Justice press release, "According … [Link]
Mashable » 15 teen problems Dora the Explorer is dealing with now
It’s the 15th Anniversary of Dora the Explorer and we're celebrating with teen problems she definitely has to deal with now. Admittedly, it's hard to decipher exactly how Dora's age works and exactly how old she should be now. Dora remained 7-years-old for ten years, then suddenly turned 10 last year with the new show Dora and Friends. See also: Albums … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's prime minister stops short of apology for WWII actions
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged Friday that Japan inflicted "immeasurable damage and suffering" on innocent people in World War II, but stopped short of offering his own apology and said future generations of Japanese should not have to make them either. In a widely anticipated statement marking the 70th anniversary of his country's surrender, he said instead that Japan's repeated past … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder troll is winning over ladies by stealing Forrest Gump's life story
Sometimes you have to exaggerate a bit on your online dating profile. And sometimes you have to just steal a fictional character's entire persona One Tinder user, who goes by the name "Blake," has supposedly adopted the life story of Forrest Gump as his own in order to win the dating game — or just troll other Tinder users See also: … [Link]
Mashable » The most furious baby in the world is not amused by you
This video from YouTube user Miguel Félix Gut features a baby who has had it up to here with your bullsh*t. Seriously. He's not playing nice anymore Meet the angriest baby in the world: the infant who scowls at everything. He is not amused by the the crap you pull. And he refuses to give in to your baby talk … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene therapy cures blindness by replacing vision cells in eyes
Blind mice with destroyed retinas ran away from a swooping owl after treatment reprogrammed different cells in their eyes to detect light
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Slashdot » Australian Courts Make Life Hard For Dallas Buyers Club Copyright Owner
New submitter Harlequin80 writes: There has been a significant update in the landmark case between the Dallas Buyers Club (DBC) and iiNet, an ISP in Australia, where DBC has been trying to blaze new trails in obtaining downloaders' personal details. DBC had previously won the right to access subscribers' contact details, for the purposes of sending a letter, subject to … [Link]
Mashable » Man befriends lost goose, then leads it back to water
Andre Bachman found a very unique friendship in one unusually tame Canada goose When the curious goose started to follow Bachman's truck, he knew what had to be done. Bachman carefully drove his truck down to Shining Bank Lake, where he led the perplexed goose to the water Once in the water, the goose seemed pretty happy with its new … [Link]
Slashdot » How Microsoft Built, and Is Still Building, Windows 10
An anonymous reader writes with this Venturebeat story about how Windows 10 is different from previous versions because of the way it was designed, including 15 public preview builds, and how much work is still being done. Windows 10 for PCs arrived two weeks ago. Thankfully, we don't need to wait years to say this will be a Microsoft operating … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: BEAUTIFUL Steelbook Releases of the 6 First Star Wars Films! – $16.96 Each
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the steelbook releases of the first 6 Star Wars film for just $16.96 each instead of $24.99. –Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Steelbook (Pre-Order) – $24.99 $16.96 –Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Steelbook (Pre-Order) – $24.99 $16.96 –Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge … [Link]
Mashable » Air pollution kills 4,000 people every day in China, study says
Air pollution is killing about 4,000 people in China a day, accounting for one in six premature deaths in the world's most populous country, a new study finds. See also: 6 Nearly Living Architectural Designs That Fight Air Pollution Physicists at the University of California, Berkeley, calculated that about 1.6 million people in China die each year from heart, lung and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Iron Maiden’s New Music Video “Speed Of Light” Pays Tribute to Video Games
Iron Maiden has just released their first new single in 5 years! “Speed of Light” is part of their new album, “The Book of Souls,” which is due out September 4th (Pre-Order!) The music video features Eddie, the band’s mascot, travelling across a world of oldschool video games. [The Book of Souls | Iron Maiden] The post Iron Maiden’s New … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's most powerful weapon, Gjallarhorn, is on sale this weekend
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes (and from random loot drops), Xur has the goods for … [Link]
Mashable » Insanely tough music quiz asks you to connect the band to the city
LONDON — If you're a fan of music and maps and bloody hard quizzes, step right this way. Travel site Expedia UK have designed a devilishly difficult interactive that asks you to pinpoint where in the world bands with geographical names actually come from. See also: Spotify or Apple Music? Which streaming music service is right for you? A spokesperson for … [Link]
Mashable » Watch out, Fox News. You're on Donald Trump's turf now.
It’s easy to imagine that Fox News and Megyn Kelly saw Donald Trump standing on their stage last week, surrounded by Republican candidates, and thought to themselves, he's on our turf now. In hindsight, the opposite is true. Fox News had stepped onto his turf. They just hadn't realized it yet. A week after the debate, the dust has finally started … [Link]
Slashdot » Hands On Samsung's New Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 At Unpacked New York
MojoKid writes: Samsung held their Unpacked 2015 event in New York City today and the company unveiled its latest flagship, big-screen smartphones, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note5. Immediately following the on-stage presentations and reveals, Samsung opened up a demo area featuring the new devices for direct hands-on time. Both of these phones feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Starscream [Comic]
[Source: Chris Hallbeck – Maximumble | Like Maximumble on Facebook | Follow Maximumble on Twitter] The post Starscream [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout: Shelter Is Now Available For Android!
I told you kids I would announce when Fallout: Shelter was available for Android devices. Well, Fallout: Shelter is now available for Android devices! Now go abuse some vault dwellers like the rest of us! (Image via idigitaltimes, story via my own gripping insights. That’s not a site, I was talking about myself) The post Fallout: Shelter Is Now Available … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Call Center Employees Were Honest [Video]
Yes, I know how long you’ve been holding, and I really don’t care… [BuzzFeedYellow] The post If Call Center Employees Were Honest [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » District 9 as an Oldschool 8-Bit Game [Video]
8-bit Cinema “gamifies” your favorite Hollywood Blockbusters into 80’s arcade and NES inspired action! Today we present District 9 in the form of an 8 bit video game! [CineFix] The post District 9 as an Oldschool 8-Bit Game [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Teletubbies perform “I Fink You Freaky” by Die Antwoord [Video]
Here’s your dose of WTF for today. You’re welcome. A mind blowing edit by Robert Jones. [Robert Jones | Via LS] The post The Teletubbies perform “I Fink You Freaky” by Die Antwoord [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 11 consumer trends that will change the way you do business in the next 5 years
Thanks to the proliferation of high-tech consumer services like Uber and Apple Pay, the business world is trending toward improving customer experiences using automated technologies. But how will these developments advance the business world one year from now? How about five years down the road? To find out which trends are top of mind for business professionals, I asked 11 entrepreneurs … [Link]
Mashable » Paper-thin solar charger could be just the thing for stylish outdoorsy types
Solar chargers haven't taken off the way creators have hoped, but as technology allows designs to get slimmer and more efficient, that could change Korean designer Sung Un Chang's flat charger called the Yolk Solar Paper has just under a week to go on its Kickstarter campaign, and by funding indications, it's got an eager audience. The project has already reached … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Clowns Honk Their Noses [Comic]
[Source: Mr. Lovenstein Comics | Like Mr. Lovenstein on Facebook] The post Why Clowns Honk Their Noses [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel Superhero Family Car Decals
A family isn’t just a unit of society – a family is a team of superheroes, saving the world one soccer game at a time! Let the world know just how awesome your family is with this set of 50 Marvel Car Decals! Each parent (mom or dad), sibling (sister or brother), and pet (dog or cat) can choose their … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Tragedy of the Adventurer [Comic]
[Source: UP and OUT by Jeremy Kayes | Like “Up and Out” on Facebook | Follow “Up and Out” on Twitter | Via DA] The post The Tragedy of the Adventurer [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Splatoon Just Tore Down The 4th Wall
A lot of people underestimated just how fun and well put-together the Nintendo shooter Splatoon was going to be (as Nintendo and ‘shooters’ were not two words ever paired really). But boy, were people off about this game. And judging from this screen-cap from Imgur, the game is amazingly self-aware and knows how to rip down the 4th wall as … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 14 August 2015
The Jeep Cherokee Hack (Kaspersky) — details from the Blackhat talk. The Complete Beginners Guide to Blockchain Technology/a> — in case you’ve been slipping on your nerd cred. Automation Angst (The Economist) — discusses three papers: (1) automation creates new … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning Robotics Using Python – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning Robotics Using Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-08-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » British 'adventurer' climbs down crane in stomach-rolling footage
If you happen to be afraid of either heights or very large cranes, we'd probably recommend you turn away now. In the clip above, James Kingston, who describes himself on his channel as an "Adventurer & YouTuber," climbs down from the very top of an exceedingly lofty crane. See also: This Scottish teen freerunner has some seriously impressive skills We … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the ground fall away as massive sinkhole opens in China
A massive sinkhole opened in the Chinese city of Dongguan on Thursday when a tunnel construction site collapsed. In an eyewitness video posted to Weibo, the ground started falling away under some buildings, resulting in their edges dangling over the cavernApple Daily says a worker at the site died during the tragedy. See also: Massive 25-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in the … [Link]
Mashable » Stop harassing Prince George, palace warns photographers
LONDON — In its strongest warning yet to the media, Kensington Palace warned the industry to back off Prince George after an increasing number of incidents of "paparazzi harassment." See also: Royal family shares photo of Princess Charlotte with Prince George, Internet loses it In a lengthy letter published on its website of which sections were tweeted, Kensington Palace said the … [Link]
Slashdot » Off-Grid Home Ecocapsule To Hit the Market This Year
Kristine Lofgren writes: If you dream of living totally off-the-grid anywhere in the world, you need to get your hands on this home. Nice Architects just unveiled their incredible egg-shaped Ecocapsule, and announced that the tiny solar and wind-powered dwelling will be available for sale later this year, with units shipping in spring 2016. From the website: "Despite its small … [Link]
Mashable » Super chilled London fox naps on second-floor window ledge
LONDON – Spotting a sleeping fox during the daytime is tricky enough in London, but the one seen Thursday in Notting Hill didn't seem too bothered about keeping itself hidden. See also: 16 smug foxes celebrating Britain's cancelled hunting vote The townhouse-conquering mammal was seen napping on the second-floor window ledge of a place in Elgin Crescent by local residents. I … [Link]
Mashable » 1935: When the 'giraffe women' of Burma visited London
c. 1935Three Padaung women play cards.Image: Keystone/Getty ImagesThe Kayan Lahwi people, also known as Padaung, are a minority ethnic group with populations in Burma and Thailand. Padaung women are famous for their distinctive custom of wearing brass coils around their necks. As the women grow, the coils are lengthened, compressing the rib cage and displacing the collarbone, creating the illusion of … [Link]
Mashable » 12 photos that prove British prime ministers holiday just like you
LONDON — How many times have we seen the Camerons sitting at a table in a small bar or cafe looking into each other's eyes while sipping on two glasses of local beer or coffee? That's how the current Prime Minister David Cameron and wife Samantha holiday – or at least how they photo op their yearly getaways. See also: 1920s … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighter rescued from Tianjin wreckage as city fears more fires
A 19-year-old firefighter has been pulled out of the wreckage of a devastating blast at a warehouse in the Chinese port city of Tianjin two days later. The Tianjin fire department said 1,020 firefighters and 140 fire engines remain at the site as the fire rages on. See also: Before and after images show Tianjin blast's destruction from space Chinese state … [Link]
Mashable » Greece approves third bailout after all-night session
ATHENS, Greece — Greek lawmakers have approved their country's draft third bailout in a parliamentary vote that relied on opposition party support and saw the government coalition suffer significant dissent. Friday morning's vote came after a marathon all-night session marked by procedural delays and acrimonious debate over the three-year, about 85 billion-euro ($93 billion) rescue package that includes harsh spending cuts … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Computer-human hybrids could be best at scanning for danger
Humans are great at picking up on important information in images – but can be swamped in data. Time to team up with computers
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Slashdot » England To Test "Electric Motorways"
DaneTerry88 writes: Highways England plans to test under-road wireless charging equipment that could be buried beneath motorways to top-up cars as they drive. Charge-as-you-drive technologies have already been used in the South Korean town of Gumi. The town has a 12km (7.5 miles) route that allows buses to be charged as they drive over it. In a press release the … [Link]
Mashable » Cody Simpson donates his Twitter feed to a Syrian refugee
Australia’s tween dream and social media sensation, Cody Simpson, is using his fame for a good cause. The 18-year-old placed his Twitter account in the hands of a Syrian refugee, Thair Orfahi. Speaking to Simpson's 7.2 million followers, Orfahi told the story of his journey from Damascus to Berlin through Egypt in July See also: U.N.'s new campaign tells aid workers' … [Link]
Mashable » Obama's summer reading list is heavy on the Pulitzer Prize winners
President Barack Obama will be spending the next two weeks on vacation in Martha's Vineyard, at points curling up with a good book The president's summer reading list, as released by a White House official Thursday, includes a heavy dose of fiction, although a biography of America's first president and a deep dive into mass extinctions are in the mix, too … [Link]
Mashable » Dallas Buyers Club won't be asking for money from Australian pirates just yet
Pirates in Australia get to live another day The rights holder of the Hollywood film Dallas Buyers Club have been dealt a significant blow in their attempts to find out who has illegally downloaded the movie in Australia. It is the latest development in a court case that has lasted months In April, the Federal Court granted Dallas Buyers Club LLC … [Link]
Slashdot » Climatologists: By 2100, the Earth Will Have an Entirely Different Ocean
merbs writes: The ocean is in the midst of radical, manmade change. It can seem kind of crazy that one of the most immense properties on Earth—the ocean washes over 71 percent of the planet—could be completely transformed by a swarm of comparatively tiny, fleshy mammals. But humans are indeed remaking the ocean, in almost every conceivable way. The ocean … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2178: Can you spot the post-meteor shower watchers?
Catch the stars of the falling stars! Brought to you in part by our sponsor, CREATEit! If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Mashable » Burning Moscow river shoots thick plume of black smoke high into the air
An oil spill along Moscow's Moskva River caught fire Wednesday, sending flames and a towering plume of black smoke into the air. The fire allegedly started when a patch of grass along the river caught fire and then, in turn, ignited the oil slick. See also: Oil rig fire causes 'rainbow sheen' in the Gulf of Mexico The incident occurred where … [Link]
Mashable » Man uses his iPhone to insert TV and movie characters into everyday life
It takes a special skill to notice the beauty — and celebrity — in the everyday French photographer François Dourlen sees the remarkable and the fantastical amid the commonplace. Dourlen uses his iPhone to place fictional characters in the real world, often juxtaposing them with street signs or heavy machinery See also: 'Frozen' director kind of confirms theory about 'Tarzan' connection … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Extreme weather could trigger frequent global food shocks
By 2050 a once in a century crop failure event is expected to happen once every 10 years, sending shock waves through the world's food systems
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Slashdot » Facebook CIO Discusses Zuckerberg's "Will You Resign?" Email
CarlaRudder writes: When Mark Zuckerberg sends an email with the subject line, "Will you resign?" people remember it. In this case, the email went to the entire company after someone leaked damaging information, but CIO Tim Campos talks about his hesitation to open the email, thinking it was addressed to him personally. He goes on to share an insider's perspective … [Link]
Mashable » Wisconsin K9 dies in hot patrol car after air-conditioning malfunction
A Brown County, Wisconsin K9 dog died while on special duty at the PGA Championship in Sheboygan when the air condition in a hot patrol car malfunctioned, amping up temperatures to dangerous levels. See also: NFL player and PETA show what it's like to leave a dog in a car on a hot day The 3-year-old dog, named Wix, had been … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle: Google Has "Destroyed" the Market For Java
itwbennett writes: Oracle made a request late last month to broaden its case against Android. Now, claiming that 'Android has now irreversibly destroyed Java's fundamental value proposition as a potential mobile device operating system,' Oracle on Wednesday filed a supplemental complaint in San Francisco district court that encompasses the six Android versions that have come out since Oracle originally filed … [Link]
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