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 » Is a Universal Flu Vaccine On the Horizon?
sciencehabit writes: Two groups of researchers have created vaccines that may lead to a universal flu shot that could protect against every type of flu. Every year millions get a flu shot but with thousands of strains that mutate and evolve across seasons, no one shot can protect against them all. Sciencemag reports on the research: "When the teams vaccinated … [Link]
Mashable » Internet drastically improves couple's kissing photo
The Internet won't always give you what you want. But sometimes it gives you what you need. An Imgur user called damnfiddles made the rookie mistake of asking the Internet to help him with a Photoshopping project. The uploader posted a photo of himself and his significant other engaged in a serious lip-lock with a simple request in the caption: "Please … [Link]
Popular Science » Cooper Tire Plans To Make A Tire From A Desert Shrub In 2017
Guayule plant U.S. Department of Agriculture via Flickr Sometimes, lowering the environmental impact of a car can be done by changing the materials its components are made from. For years, the U.S. tire industry has sought substitutes for both imported natural rubber and the petroleum that is used in synthetic rubber. Cooper Tire is expected to demonstrate tires this week … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's face makes eerie appearance in tub of butter
Forget the mysterious woman-shaped figure on Mars and a journalist's face burned into a piece of toast, Donald Trump's mug has been found in a fresh tub of butter "Only because I'm pretty tired of this man already, now he's showing up in my butter," Jan Castellano wrote on KSDK's Facebook page. See also: Giant red ball tastes sweet freedom, goes … [Link]
Mashable » That time Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry made a Windows 95 video
It may be difficult to believe, but Windows 95 just turned 20. Even more difficult to believe is that Microsoft somehow persuaded Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry to star in a super corny instructional video for the new release. See also: The hysteria over Windows 95 launch, 20 years ago In the nearly hour-long "cyber sitcom," the Friends stars find … [Link]
Slashdot » Robots Are Coming For Our Jobs, Just Not All of Them
szczys writes: There was a video published on YouTube about a year ago called Humans Need Not Apply which compared human labor now to horse labor just before industrialization. It's a great thought-exercise, but there are a ton of tasks where it's still science-fiction to think robots are taking over anytime soon. Kristina Panos makes a great argument for which … [Link]
Mashable » How Qualcomm is trying hard to get noticed — with a 'Mythbusters'-like web series
There is a decent chance Qualcomm is part of your life, even if you don't know it. Its products are in many Android smartphones, connected cars, healthcare products, Wi-Fi routers and wearables. Yet even now, Qualcomm isn't a household name Qualcomm created a web series called Invent Off to combat this issue. See also: Qualcomm reveals its plan to take … [Link]
Popular Science » San Jose Considers License Plate Readers To Go On Garbage Trucks
Garbage Truck In San Jose Coolcaesar, via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 San Jose, California, has a problem. The city, with a population of over one million, is hemoraghing police officers, with an expectation that they’ll only have about 800 duty-ready cops by 2016. To supplement that force, the city is considering enlisting robots, and attaching them to garbage trucks. … [Link]
Mashable » Massive wildfires have the world's deepest lake surrounded
Dozens of large wildfires are burning out of control around Lake Baikal in Siberia, which is the world's largest freshwater lake by volume and the deepest lake, at more than 5,300 feet deep Because of the composition of the soil in this part of the world, these fires are spewing unusually high amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to … [Link]
Mashable » A chair fit for Pope Francis, built by prisoners in Philadelphia
Inmates in Philadelphia are making a chair for Pope Francis ahead of his upcoming visit with prisoners in September. Francis plans to meet with about 100 inmates and their relatives at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility during his visit to the city on September 27 Inmates at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, one of ten such jails in the city prison … [Link]
Popular Science » Michigan Researchers Create Virtual Reality 'Matrix' With Unreal Engine
MIDEN virtual reality testing room upgraded with Unreal Engine University of Michigan/UM3D/YouTube One of the key revelations of the seminal 1999 sci-film The Matrix was (spoiler alert) that most of humanity was trapped inside an elaborate virtual world. At the time, the scenario seemed far-fetched, if not wholly outside the realm of possibility. But 16 years later, scientists are getting … [Link]
Slashdot » 2 Arrested In Plot To Fly Contraband Into Prison With Drone
An anonymous reader writes: Using a drone to get contraband into prison seems to be all the rage lately. Police say two men attempting to fly drugs, tobacco and pornography into a Maryland state prison with a drone were arrested Monday. Stephen T. Moyer, secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services worries that someone will try … [Link]
Mashable » Ferguson municipal judge announces sweeping changes
Ferguson’s new municipal judge ordered massive changes Monday in the city's much-criticized municipal court, a move he said is aimed at restoring confidence in the system and easing the burden on needy defendants. See also: 5 startling revelations from the Ferguson police racism report Changes announced by Judge Donald McCullin include withdrawing many old arrest warrants and giving defendants new court … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' was the No. 1 series premiere in cable TV history
The special 90-minute series premiere of Fear the Walking Dead on AMC drew over 10 million viewers on Sunday night, the network announced Monday, making it the number one series premiere in all of cable history See also: In 'Fear The Walking Dead' premiere, family drama doesn't stop for zombies The spin-off and prequel to AMC's The Walking Dead made its … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Horror Story: Hotel' promos: You can check out any time, but you can never leave
Do you ever plan to sleep again? If so, you may want to avert your eyes from these supremely creepy American Horror Story: Hotel promos, which FX just debuted on YouTube. See also: 9 scary-good teases for 'American Horror Story: Hotel' The 15-second clips, both of which are scored by a moody, creepy version of Elvis's "Heartbreak Hotel," feature arresting … [Link]
Slashdot » Court: FTC Can Punish Companies With Sloppy Cybersecurity
jfruh writes: The Congressional act that created the Federal Trade Commission gave that agency broad powers to punish companies engaged in "unfair and deceptive practices." Today, a U.S. appeals court affirmed that sloppy cybersecurity falls under that umbrella. The case involves data breaches at Wyndham Worldwide, which stored customer payment card information in clear, readable text, and used easily guessed … [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush says we should 'chill out' about anchor babies — he was really talking about Asian people
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Monday that it was "ludicrous" for Democrat Hillary Clinton and others to criticize him for using the term "anchor babies." "Nothing about what I’ve said should be viewed as derogatory towards immigrants at all, Bush said during a campaign stop in McAllen, Texas, which is near the U.S-Mexico border. "This is all how politics plays. … [Link]
Mashable » Customers left waitress an 'LOL' instead of a tip
Jess Jones, a 20-year-old Rutgers University student, had a rude awaking concerning the state of humanity when she received a snarky note on a customer's receipt instead of a tip Jones was collecting receipts from one of her tables at D’Jais Bar & Grill in Belmar, New Jersey when she noticed that, in place of the tip amount, the customers had … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jurassic World,' cut down to 90 seconds of pure Lego goodness
Sure, BrotherHood Workshop may be a few months late on this Jurassic World recap, but the level of detail put into this Lego animation is well worth the wait The YouTube channel — known for using bricks to animate films from Star Wars to The Hobbit — cut the summer blockbuster down to 90 seconds. Get all the details you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geek Uses Ikea Product Names to Annoy Girlfriend with Hilarious Puns [Video]
He’s kind of annoying… in a very funny way. [simonline] The post Geek Uses Ikea Product Names to Annoy Girlfriend with Hilarious Puns [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Samsung-Apple Smackdown Heading To Supreme Court?
Samsung hopes to take its long-running patent battle with Apple to the Supreme Court. It wants a ruling on two significant issues in the way patents operate in the tech business. The dispute feels like its been going on forever and in tech years that’s not far from the truth: some of the patents involved in this particular case relate … [Link]
Mashable » Elmo, the Hulk and Iron Man: The costumed characters of Times Square
Walking through Times Square is a hassle on a normal day. Add some creatively costumed individuals coming after you for money, and one can see why New York City mayor Bill de Blasio recently said he will start regulating those who work in Times Square. The mayor has specifically called out the desnudas, topless women who paint their upper bodies and … [Link]
Mashable » Cult frozen food fave Amy's Kitchen just opened a fast food spot
The frozen burritos that you lived on through college while you wore hemp necklaces are now part of a full-fledged feel good restaurant. Amy's Kitchen, a cult brand favorite for its vegetarian and vegan frozen meals, opened an anti-fast food fast food restaurant on July 20 Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park, California is a drive through restaurant specializing in organic, … [Link]
Popular Science » This Electric Sports Car Will Soon Sound Like A Spaceship
GLM ZZ Electric Sports Car Roland No cinematic car chase is complete without the classic revving sound of a speeding car. That sound happens when you accelerate in most cars, but not in electric cars, which can feel strange and make driving one less fun. Now Japanese electric car company GLM is teaming up with digital audio company Roland to … [Link]
Slashdot » The IoT, the MinnowBoard, and How They Fit Into the Universe (Video)
The IoT is becoming more pervasive partly because processor costs are dropping. So are bandwidth costs, even if your ISP isn't sharing those savings with you. Today's interviewee, Mark Skarpness, is "the Director of Embedded Software in the Open Source Technology Center at Intel Corporation," which is an amazing mouthful of a title. What it means is that he works … [Link]
Mashable » 8 injured when casino-bound bus crashes into Queens building
NEW YORK — At least eight people were injured when a casino-bound bus crashed into a townhouse in Queens, New York, tearing out a portion of the building's wall. Six of injured passengers were taken to area hospitals, a spokesman with the FDNY told Mashable, while two refused further medical assistance. The accident occurred when a red Resorts World Casino … [Link]
Mashable » This is literally the wrong way to play NFL football
The storied San Francisco 49ers franchise has seen little but doom and gloom over the past several months, even if new Australian import Jarryd Hayne is offering glimpses of greatness during the pre-season Luckily, as 49ers fans mull whether they're aboard a down-bound train or will again taste greatness soon, wide receiver Quinton Patton is here to provide some comic relief … [Link]
Mashable » The hysteria over Windows 95 launch, 20 years ago
Aug. 24, 1995Mikol Furneaux waves two copies of Windows 95 at a midnight launch at a store in Sydney, Australia.Image: TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty ImagesTwenty years ago, amid great fanfare, Microsoft released Windows 95, its feverishly anticipated new operating system.The launch was hyped by a $300 million marketing campaign, including a “cyber sitcom” showing off the new featuresFriends stars Jennifer Aniston and Matthew … [Link]
Mashable » Teen star of 'Girl Meets World' smartly explains intersectional feminism
A 13-year-old actress just neatly broke down why intersectional feminism is so important Rowan Blanchard, the teen star of Disney's Girl Meets World, was prompted to answer a question about "white feminism" by a Tumblr user "I wanted to ask your opinion on the term 'white feminism' and how common feminism might exclude women of color and non cis/queer women," user … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hormones boost placebo effect by making you want to cooperate
Therapies based on hormones that make us more trusting enhance our natural placebo effect – a finding that could alter the way clinical trials are conducted
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Mashable » Heinz ketchup can't legally be called 'ketchup' in Israel
When is a bottle of ketchup not a bottle of ketchup? Evidently, when it's in the promised land Heinz Ketchup, arguably the most recognizable brand of ketchup in the world, must be labeled "tomato seasoning" in Israel because it doesn't contain enough tomato paste to earn the ketchup title, reports Israeli newspaper Haaretz. See also: Ketchup bottle accidentally leads man to … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft frees Cortana from Windows with standalone Android app
You no longer need to use Windows to take advantage of Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana. Microsoft released an early version of Cortana on Google Play Monday, the first time the app has been available to all Android users. See also: The 10 best features of Windows 10, in GIFs Microsoft notes that Cortana on Android has much of the same functionality … [Link]
Mashable » The shelf-life of boybands: How does One Direction rank?
When news broke that pop group One Direction will take an extended hiatus come March, N'SYNC and Westlife fans who know a thing or two about hiatuses came forward to show their support for panicked Directioners. Their commiseration is surely much appreciated and reassuring — and prompts the question of a boyband's typical shelf-life. Here's how long music's biggest boybands have … [Link]
Mashable » High school football field overrun with dozens of pooping geese
A Pennsylvania high school football team was forced to move their game to a practice field over the weekend because their regular field is covered in goose poop. According to WJAC, the Blacklick Valley High School varsity and youth teams were forced to move their games due to the dozens of geese who keep pooping on their field. See also: Scenes … [Link]
Slashdot » A Breakdown of the Windows 10 Privacy Policy
WheezyJoe writes: The Verge has a piece on Windows 10 privacy that presents actual passages from the EULA and privacy policy that suggest what the OS is capturing and sending back to Microsoft. The piece takes a Microsoft-friendly point of view, arguing that all Microsoft is doing is either helpful or already being done either by Google or older releases … [Link]
Mashable » Cris Carter's advice to NFL rookies: Get 'a fall guy' to take legal hits
NFL Hall of Famer and current ESPN analyst Cris Carter had some interesting advice for incoming rookies at an official league seminar intended to prepare them for life as pros Among an NFL rookie's first order of business, Carter told an auditorium of first-year players, is to find "a fall guy" to take the legals hits when a player runs … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate Gamer Freak Outs Supercut
Warning: Language, obviously. Some of the greatest gamer freakouts ever caught on film. [WWI] The post The Ultimate Gamer Freak Outs Supercut appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Pageant queen with Down syndrome walks in Ellen DeGeneres fashion show
When Ellen DeGeneres launched her clothing line with Gap Kids, she aimed to provide children with the opportunity to express their authentic selves. On Aug. 22, she did just that with a Gap x ED fashion show held in Miami. Along with the other tykes who participated in the show was Kayla Kosmalski, a 9-year-old model and pageant queen with down … [Link]
Mashable » Woman with no flight experience crash lands plane with help from controller
The steady instructions of an air traffic controller in the Spanish city of Sevilla helped to save the life of a woman who had never flown a plane before. The Spanish woman, who "had no notion" of flying according to an emergency services spokeswoman, was forced to bring the ultra-light aircraft in for a crash landing after her pilot, who was … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: textCavate, Syndicate-G, Plex Node.js Library
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 » Career paths on the rise: What job seekers need to know
Get strategic about your job search. Certain industries are growing faster than others, creating more opportunities in specific locations and industries, and there's data to back it up See also: 5 inspiring lessons from people who drastically changed their careers Consider healthcare, for example. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this industry is expected to account for one-third of all … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Parse Open Sources its SDKs
Earlier this month, mobile backend-as-a-service provider Parse open sourced its iOS, OS X, and Android SDKs, and will be open sourcing additional SDKs in the future.
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Mashable » Bloglovin' still thinks bloggers are the future of shopping
It’s no secret that fashion bloggers are bringing home big bacon.From sites like LiketoKnow.it and Reward Style, as well as appearance and posting fees from brands and designer collaborations, they've become instant millionaires thanks to their legions of fans. Now, they'll have yet another income generating site to add to their revenue stream thanks to Bloglovin'. Already known as one of … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams and Drake as a couple is too pure for this world
Remain calm: Drake and Serena Williams might be dating The ever-watchful eyes of TMZ caught the rapper and tennis champion having dinner in Cincinnati, after Williams won a WTA tournament (which of course she won, because she is incapable of doing anything else) The pair shared a private room in the restaurant, which we guess wasn't actually all that private. Multiple … [Link]
Mashable » 5 reasons Joe Biden should get into the presidential race
Vice President Joe Biden could be the next big-name candidate to enter the 2016 presidential race. Biden met with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Saturday — a move that many interpreted as another sign of an impending presidential run Other Democrats, including California Gov. Jerry Brown, say they believe Biden should give "very serious consideration" to a presidential run. There's even a … [Link]
Slashdot » Skylake Has a Voice DSP and Listens To Your Commands
itwbennett writes: Intel's new Skylake processor (like the Core M processor released last year) comes with a built-in digital signal processor (DSP) that will allow you to turn on and control your PC with your voice. Although the feature is not new, what is new is the availability of a voice controlled app to use it: Enter Windows 10 and … [Link]
Mashable » Washington's biggest fire in history could burn until it snows this fall
The Okanogan Complex wildfire in Washington State has become the largest wildfire in state history, burning more than 400 square miles and counting, beating another fire that earned the dubious title just last year. As of Monday morning, the fire was only 10% contained, and officials warn that it could continue burning until snow arrives in the fall See also: You … [Link]
Mashable » Here's everyone who should run for president in 2016
Rupert Murdoch has some thoughts on who should run in 2016. The News Corp chairman tweeted on Sunday that "it's time" for fellow billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg to launch a presidential bid. With Trump becoming very serious candidate, it's time for next billionaire candidate, Mike Bloomberg to step into ring. Greatest mayor. — Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) August 24, 2015 Inspired … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What’s in a Name? [Comic]
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Popular Science » A New Energy Plant In Hawaii Generates Power From Ocean Temperature Extremes
Thermal Plant Makai Ocean Engineering There's a big difference between the warm, shallow seawater lapping up against a beach and the icy depths of the ocean. Now, researchers are turning that temperature difference into energy at energy plants all over the world. The newest one opened up in Hawaii last Friday, where it expects to generate enough energy to power … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter kills API access to Politwoops, Diplotwoops
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Popular Science » Sony's New Drone Is A Helicopter In A Plane's Body
Aerosense Drone Screenshot by author, from YouTube For decades, aircraft design has focused on a central compromise: if an aerial vehicle wants to fly fast, it needs a plane-like body that cuts through the air and generates lift, but if it wants to take off and land vertically, it needs rotors and a much slower body. Vertical Take-Off and Landing … [Link]
Popular Science » Carbon Nanotube Implants Could Help Diagnose Medical Conditions
The view from inside a carbon nanotube. Michael Ströck via Wikimedia Commons Scientists have long been on the lookout for more efficient ways to identify particular molecules in the body, because their levels can be indicative of dozens of different health conditions. Now a team of researchers has developed implantable carbon nanotubes that light up in the presences of specific … [Link]
Slashdot » Swatch Trademarks "One More Thing…"
AmiMoJo writes: It's the famous line Steve Jobs often used on stage to introduce unexpected Apple gadgets since 1999. Of course he wasn't the only one to utter it — TV detective Columbo was catching out criminals with the phrase way back in the 1970s and '80s too. Now Swiss watchmaker Swatch has acquired a trademark on the phrase "one … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Dr. Tarek Loubani Answers Your Questions
Last week you had a chance to ask Dr. Tarek Loubani about his 3D-printable, 30-cent stethoscope project, and other open source, ultra-low cost medical equipment. Below you'll find his answers to your questions. 
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Mashable » Major automakers are forming an alliance to tackle cybersecurity
Automakers are starting to get very serious about cybersecurity. In response to growing concerns about cars being vulnerable to hacking, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers are forming an Information Sharing and Analysis Center, reports Automotive News. The idea is this will open up greater collaboration between automakers in dealing with hacking threats. See also: The … [Link]
Slashdot » A Farewell To Flash
An anonymous reader writes: The decline of Flash is well and truly underway. Media publishers now have no choice but to start changing the way they bring content to the web. Many of them are not thrilled about the proposition (change is scary), but it will almost certainly be better for all of us in the long run. "By switching … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Feared Wood Burner in the Galaxy [Pics]
This Boba Fett-themed wood burner by artist “Burned by Design” might be the most feard. We’ve also featured other works by this artist on GAS in the past such as this “One Ring” fire pit, this Witch King Fire Pit, and this Xenomorph wood burner 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Real Time “Chatroulette” Zombie RPG/FPS Looks Fun! [Video]
The folks from RealmPictures created a live action first-person zombie shooter in a garden, then invited unsuspecting people on chatroulette, omegle and skype to take control. [RealmPictures] The post This Real Time “Chatroulette” Zombie RPG/FPS Looks Fun! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » MIT's New 3D Printer Can Print 10 Materials Simultaneously
MultiFab Screenshot by author, from YouTube Right now, the typical 3D printer is a tool for making plastic objects. Assembling them in layers according to a pre-programmed plan, the printers can quickly make weirdly shaped parts, but they’re often limited to working with just one material at a time. Additive manufacturing, as 3D printing is also known, offers so much … [Link]
Mashable » The Beyoncé impression to end all Beyoncé impressions
We may never hear the one true Beyoncé publicly utter the words, "I've fallen and I can't get up." Thanks to multitalented Jade Novah, however, we've got a pretty clear idea of what that might sound like. Novah, a singer-songwriter and actress, shared video of her untouchable Queen Bey impression on Twitter to the tune of more than 2.4k faves and … [Link]
Mashable » And then there's this photo of Trump supporters you'll never unsee
“Is it just me or does every Alabama Donald Trump supporter look eerily similar?" That was the question posed by one graphic designer who found himself inspired by a true-life photograph of supporters at Trump's rally in Mobile, Alabama on Friday evening See also: 3 reasons Donald Trump supporters love him The Getty photo showed the former reality-TV star and businessman … [Link]
Mashable » Robots: They make pancakes and pizza, just like us
If you've ever needed to know how to tie a bowtie or fix a strawberry daiquiri, you likely ended up on a website like WikiHow for step-by-step instructions. Surprisingly, some robots are now doing the same. A robot called PR2 in Germany is learning to prepare pancakes and pizzas by carefully reading through WikiHow's written directions. It's part of a European … [Link]
Mashable » 5 reasons we're loving 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain'
Waging war has never been so enjoyable. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain steps back from the heavily scripted, cutscene-happy approach of past games in favor of a more open-ended experience. The game's sprawling warzones are yours to explore and battle inside however you want. We've still got at least 30 more hours of game to play before we can give … [Link]
Slashdot » Ashley Madison Hack Claims First Victims
wired_parrot writes: Toronto police are reporting that 2 unconfirmed suicides have been linked to the data breach. This follows pleas from other users of the site for the hackers to not release the data before it was exposed- an anonymous gay Reddit user from Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal, pleaded for the data to be kept private: "I am … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' trailer promises thrills, chills and lots of spurting blood
And yes, there is a pretty sweet shot of Ash's chainsaw hand. This new promo for Starz's upcoming 10-episode horror-com, an extension of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise, is light on plot details — but heavy on quips, gore and Bruce Campbell's toothy grin. He's reprising his role as Ash Williams, the scardy-cat turned devil-may-care demon fighter of Raimi's original … [Link]
Mashable » Iron Man and Captain America beauty masks to the rescue
You don’t need to wait until Halloween to dress up like Captain America Japanese cosmetics company Isshin-do Honpo created face masks designed like Marvel superheroes Iron Man and Captain America See also: Couple reaches the perfect compromise with a superhero wedding cake 
Image: Isshin Do Honpo The masks, which are made of natural ingredients such as water, glycerin and lavender, allow … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Octopuses seen throwing things may be using shells as weapons
The gloomy octopuses crowded at Jervis Bay, Australia, appear to spit and throw debris such as shell at each other in what could be an intentional use of weapons
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New Scientist – News » Glaciers seed ocean with silicon – and fuel plankton growth
Glacier melt may be providing significant amounts of silicon to plankton, boosting their population and the amount of carbon dioxide they can soak up
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ronda Rousey Chats With Deadpool About Being Captain Marvel [Comic]
In case you weren’t aware of it, Ronda Rousey would love to play as Captain Marvel in an upcoming Marvel film, and apparently, Deadpool want to help! [Source: Texts from Superheroes] The post Ronda Rousey Chats With Deadpool About Being Captain Marvel [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » What happens when Mario Kart effects are added to a skateboarding video
This new video from Corridor Digital shows exactly what it would be like if you could incorporate Mario Kart into your daily life — specifically, when skateboarding From gold coins to green shells, this real-life "Luigi" skateboarder has to endure a plethora of obstacles before winning silver at the hands of his ultimate frenemy: Mario Sheesh. As if skateboarding weren't … [Link]
Mashable » 4 reasons to stop freaking out about stocks today
Deep breaths. Take deep breaths The U.S. stock market has had a brutal few days, culminating in what looked like a full-on crash on Monday morning, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,000 points in minutes The market pulled out of that tailspin, but there's still plenty of fear to go around. But as Franklin D. Roosevelt said "we have … [Link]
Popular Science » Drug Can Stop Radiation Poisoning Up To 24 Hours After Exposure
A young girl who had radiation poisoning after the nuclear bombing in Hiroshima, Japan Shunkichi Kikuchi via Wikimedia Commons Even at low levels, radiation can make people sick over time. But brief periods of intense exposure, like after the destruction of the Fukushima reactor in 2011, can cause more immediate health threats, especially on the gastrointestinal tract, or even death. … [Link]
Mashable » When celebrating too early costs you the medal
Let this be a cautionary tale: Don't celebrate your accomplishments until you're sure you've accomplished them. A split second before she crossed the finish line at the IAAF 2015 World Championships in Beijing, U.S. runner Molly Huddle was confident she'd take home the bronze in the women's 10,000 meter race. But as she threw her arms in the air in celebration, … [Link]
Slashdot » Group Seeks Test For Geoengineering Tool To Fight Climate Change
An anonymous reader writes: A group of retired engineers and scientists has been meeting for several years to develop techniques to fight climate change. They've now reached the point where they want to actively test a machine that shoots water droplets into the sky in order to supplement existing clouds and increase the planet's albedo. The group is not aiming … [Link]
Mashable » 5 people looking to use the stock market crash to further their agendas
If there's stock market mayhem, the best way to gain some calm perspective is to visit social media, particularly Twitter Just kidding, it's a clown car out there After U.S. stock markets tumbled on Friday, investors are continuing to sweat after the Dow opened down over 1,000 points and Nasdaq was down 5% — its daily limit loss — even before … [Link]
Mashable » How long until sex? For millennials, try 10 texts or less
Note: The following article contains language that may be considered NSFW. The so-called "dating apocalypse" Vanity Fair coined in its recent article unearthed some grim realities around modern relationships, on college campuses and beyond Take the young man who keeps a rating system on the women he beds — while still living with his mother. Or the Lothario who boasts that … [Link]
Popular Science » “Disgusting” Bugs That Infested Burning Man Not Actually Disgusting
A more socially-acceptable insect at Burning Man in 2009 Fabrice Florin/Flickr Last week, the Internet erupted with the news that insects had descended like a plague on Black Rock City in the Nevada desert, where organizers have been hard at work preparing for the descent of an expected 70,000 burners at the upcoming Burning Man Festival. Then, just like that, … [Link]
Mashable » An on-the-mend Tracy Morgan weds his long-time fiancee
Tracy Morgan has married his fiancee of four years. According to the 46-year-old actor-comedian's publicist, Lewis Key, Morgan wed Megan Wollover on Sunday. See also: Tracy Morgan's post-crash comeback gig: Hosting 'SNL' Their 2-year-old daughter was in attendance. It is Morgan's second marriage. The ceremony came 14 months after the June 2014 crash that seriously injured Morgan and killed a fellow … [Link]
Mashable » The great #PlaneBreakUp of 2015
There are some things that you should never do an airplane, and dumping your significant other is most certainly one of them. A seemingly normal, boring summer night on Twitter was interrupted with a tale of troubled love — the public kind. See also: Did love really die in the summer of 2015? An investigation A delayed flight departing from Raleigh, … [Link]
Mashable » This week's Tube strikes in London could be the worst yet
UPDATE Aug 24, 5:05 pm: The two tube strikes scheduled for this week have been suspended. LONDON — This week's Tube strikes might be nothing new, coming as they are hot on the heels of walkouts in July and earlier this month, but they might be the worst yet. For starters, they're going to disrupt the city for the best part … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna joined Kanye onstage after pretending to be a normal person
You and Rihanna have a lot in common On Saturday, she was psyched to be in the crowd at Kanye West's set at FYF Fest in Los Angeles — though possibly disappointed that Frank Ocean had canceled, even though Yeezus is one hell of an understudy. She wore an oversized black hoodie, a very comfortable choice that seems like something you … [Link]
Mashable » The magic of Pixar, in delicious pancake form
Daniel Drake, the savvy grill master behind Dancakes is better at making pancakes that anyone should be Armed with bottles upon bottles of multi-colored batter, Drake can render pretty much any character in breakfast form. In his latest clip, he griddles up pancakes in the form of nearly every character from the Pixar universe Organized by film, Drake tackles Toy … [Link]
Mashable » Cheating site Ashley Madison offers $500,000 reward for dirt on hackers
The company that runs the cheating website AshleyMadison.com, Toronto-based Avid Life Media, is putting up a $500,000 reward for information that leads to the "identification, arrest and prosecution" of the hackers who leaked its massive database last week. See also: AshleyMadison is so screwed. Here's why At least two Ashley Madison clients have reportedly committed suicide in the wake of the … [Link]
Mashable » The oldest baboon skull is discovered in South Africa
A 2-million-year-old skull unearthed in South Africa belongs to the earliest baboon ever found, a new study finds. Researchers discovered the partial cranium at Malapa, a Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site filled with caves and fossil deposits and located about 31 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of Johannesburg. In 2010, researchers at the Malapa fossil site uncovered the partial skeletons of … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran may well be swapping music for volunteer work in a charity shop
LONDON –- Several rumours about Ed Sheeran's upcoming (non-musical) plans are flying around at the moment. See also: Ed Sheeran just can't stop helping people propose The biggest one, which was reported by the Mirror over the weekend and has since been picked by other news outlets, concern his alleged plans to take a break from music in order to help … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS blows up ancient Baalshamin temple in Syria
Islamic State militants have destroyed a temple at Syria's ancient ruins of Palmyra, activists said Sunday, realizing the worst fears archaeologists had for the 2,000-year-old Roman-era city after the extremists seized it and beheaded a local scholar. Palmyra, one of the Middle East's most spectacular archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site, sits near the modern Syrian city of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Rules That Inglewood, California Cannot Copyright Public Videos
UnknowingFool writes: Recently a judge ruled in California that the city of Inglewood cannot hold copyrights of videos of public city council meetings which they published on their YouTube account and thus cannot sue individuals for copyright infringement for using them. In several YouTube videos, Joseph Teixeira, a resident of Inglewood, California, criticized the mayor, James Butts. Under the account … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick among Colbert's first 'Late Show' guests
George Clooney and Jeb Bush — the previously announced guests for Stephen Colbert's very first Late Show — may be a tough act to follow. But two tech CEOs will attempt to do that during the comedian's inaugural week on CBS. The network revealed Monday that Colbert's first week will feature an Avenger, a beloved author, the current queen of comedy … [Link]
Mashable » Get loco for LinkedIn in our next #BizChats
LinkedIn has finally given you a place to put all of your business connections where you can see them, introduce them, and message them — but do you know how to tap into that power and harness it to help their careers and yours? Filling out your basic information and connections only with your friends from work and school will only … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Martian' author Andy Weir is putting the science back in science fiction
There’s one thing you should know about Andy Weir: he really, really likes science. "I like scientific accuracies," says Weir. "I like it when the math checks out. I always have a problem with television shows when I see some blatant violation of physics. It kind of takes me out of the story." See also: 15 Sci-Fi Books That Predicted the … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Documents reveal nearly 700 close calls between drones and planes
If for some reason you think the lack of drone regulation in the U.S. isn't a problem, read this. The Washington Post obtained records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detailing nearly 700 close calls between drones and airplanes in the U.S. in 2015. Over 70 close calls have been recorded between Aug. 1-17. See also: This pot delivery startup wants … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Informant: Ray Bradbury's Sci-fi Written To Induce Communistic Mass Hysteria
v3rgEz writes: The FBI followed Ray Bradbury's career very closely, in part because an informant warned them that his writing was not enjoyable fantasy, but rather tantamount to psychological warfare. "The general aim of these science fiction writers is to frighten the people into a state of paralysis or psychological incompetence bordering on hysteria," the informant warned. "Which would make … [Link]
Mashable » Dude plagues girlfriend with endless Ikea label puns
With every move into a new apartment comes the requisite trip to Ikea. YouTuber Simonline discov~ how to make the trip a little more interesting. How? By turning every Ikea label into a groan-worthy pun, and testing them all out on his girlfriend. Fortunately, Dana is pretty patient with her boyfriend's endeavor. She seems peeved at first, but then laughs right along, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hugh Jackman Impersonates the Mask; Jim Carrey Responds [Video + Pic]
Hugh Jackman uses Dubsmash a lot, and in one of his latest videos, the man took on Jim Carrey’s legendary “Smokin” line from The Mask. After putting the video online, Jim Carrey had to respond, naturally. (Both below) Une vidéo publiée par Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) le 17 Août 2015 à 20h12 PDT Nice move @RealHughJackman Now watch me make a … [Link]
Mashable » Android Pay could launch on Aug. 26 according to leaked McDonald's memos
Android Pay, Google's own mobile payment system that uses smartphones running Android to pay for things, could launch in the U.S. as soon Aug. 26, according to photos distributed to several McDonald's restaurants. The photos obtained by Android Police inform McDonald's managers and crew members on what mobile payments are and how to accept them. See also: Everything you need to … [Link]
Mashable » Nepal reopens Mount Everest after deadly earthquake
Four months after an earthquake-triggered avalanche killed 19 mountaineers, Mount Everest is again open to climbers. Tourism Minister Kripasur Sherpa gave the first climbing permit since the disaster to Japanese climber Nobukazu Kuriki in a ceremony in Kathmandu on Sunday. See also: #NepalPhotoProject uses Instagram to capture aftermath of Nepal quake "The main purpose of my climb is to spread the … [Link]
Mashable » Oppo's fast-charging R7 Plus phablet will soon be available outside of China
China’s Oppo has finally started to bring its Oppo R7 Plus phablet, launched in China in May, to other markets, starting with Southeast Asia The 6-inch Oppo R7 Plus is a capable device, with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD memory cards), a 13-megapixel camera and a fingerprint reader. The only weak link is the device's 8-core Qualcomm … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook to Apple investors about stock market panic: Nothing to see here!
Rattled much, Tim? With global markets falling on China concerns and Apple stock opening below $100 a share for the first time this year at $95, CEO Tim Cook took the unusual step of emailing top financial pundit Jim Cramer on Monday to ease investor concerns. See also: Dow Jones index plunges over 1,000 points, then gains back 800, as terrible … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Blocks API Access For Sites Monitoring Politicians' Deleted Tweets
An anonymous reader writes: Politwoops is/was a site that monitored the Twitter feeds of politicians and posted any tweets that those politicians later deleted. On May 15, Twitter suspended API access for the U.S. version of Politwoops, and now they've blocked access to the versions of Politwoops running in 30 other countries. Twitter has also blocked access for similar site … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Save BIG on These Walking Dead Box Sets (Season 1-4, and Season 5)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some big savings on the season 1-4 box set ($68.99) of the walking dead as well as the fifth season of the show ($29.99)! And don’t forget, The sixth season of Walking Dead returns on Sunday, October 11 2016! [Save BIG on These Walking Dead Box Sets (Season 1-4, and … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT's New File System Won't Lose Data During Crashes
jan_jes sends news that MIT researchers will soon present a file system they say is mathematically guaranteed not to lose data during a crash. While building it, they wrote and rewrote the file system over and over, finding that the majority of their development time was spent defining the system components and the relationships between them. "With all these logics … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 24 August 2015
This World of Ours (PDF) — funny and accurate skewering of the modern security researcher. In the real world, threat models are much simpler (see Figure 1). Basically, youre either dealing with Mossad or not-Mossad. If your adversary is not-Mossad, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The cloud-native future
Can you release new features to your customers every week? Every day? Every hour? Do new developers deploy code on their first day, or even during job interviews? Can you sleep soundly after a new hire’s deployment knowing your applications … [Link]
Slashdot » Mostly Theater? Taking Aim At White House 'We the People' Petitions
theodp writes: "Since we launched We the People in 2011," wrote the White House last month, "millions of Americans have engaged with their government on the issues that matter to them. This groundbreaking online platform has made petitioning the government, a First Amendment right, more accessible than ever. Over the past few years, the Obama administration has taken a stance … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Orders State Dept, FBI To Expand Clinton Email Server Probe
An anonymous reader writes: In a hearing over Freedom of Information Act requests to the State Department, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan said that former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton didn't comply with government policies. He ordered the State Department to reach out to the FBI to see if any relevant emails exist on Hillary Clinton's email server. Judge … [Link]
Mashable » These nightmare-inducing spiders are causing people in Britain to panic
LONDON – For any nervous, spider-fearing Brits that say things like, "well I've never liked spiders, but at least the ones you get in this country aren't THAT bad" – it might be time to think again. See also: Man tries to kill spider, releases hundreds of baby spiders instead British journalist Damian Barr became the latest victim in what now … [Link]
Mashable » Supercharge your school uniform with these 6 easy swaps
Wearing a school uniform does not have to feel like a trap, something that stifles your style and personality Think of a uniform as a blank canvas for you to add your own personal touch while staying within your school’s guidelines. Since you don't need to purchase an entire wardrobe, reach into your pockets for signature pieces See also: 6 adorable … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OH MY GOD I NEED MY COFFEE! [Comic]
Click Comic to Enlarge! [Source: Ink on the Side | Like “Ink on the Side” on Facebook | Follow “Ink on the Side” on Twitter] The post OH MY GOD I NEED MY COFFEE! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Attack on Titan 12″ Action Figures Look AMAZING
These amazing Attack on Tital action figures (Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Levi) look amazing and are currently up for order on Entertainment Earth. Each are 12-inches tall and come with interchangeable faces and accessories. For those interested, I’ll put up the order links at the bottom of the post. 
-Order: Eren Yeager -Order: Mikasa Ackerman -Order: Levi The post … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This “Star Wars” Coffee Needs to Exist [Pic]
[Source: @TheGrib3 | Via TN] The post This “Star Wars” Coffee Needs to Exist [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » LG announces new 10-inch tablet with improved screen, huge battery
With the tablet market in decline for a while now, it's getting harder and harder to get excited about yet another tablet. LG's new offering, the LG G Pad II 10.1, hits several sweet spots that makes it quite interesting to folks shopping for a large Android slate Unlike Samsung or Apple, LG isn't going for an ultra high resolution screen … [Link]
Mashable » Americans and Briton who thwarted train attack get France's top honor
Three Americans and a Briton who tackled an attacker loaded with guns and ammunition prevented carnage on the high-speed train carrying 500 passengers to Paris, France's president said Monday President Francois Hollande presented the men with the Legion of Honor and praised them as an example of the need for action when faced with terrorism. Hollande said the two Americans who … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Geopolitical turmoil changes Middle East’s air pollution
The movement of refugees and the economic impacts connected with the rise of ISIS have been linked to changes in air pollution in Syria and Iraq
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Rust Essentials – $11.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Rust Essentials" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-08-25 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » This SOS message saved a British tourist lost in the Australian outback
LONDON – A 63-year-old British tourist has described being rescued after spending two days lost in Queensland's Jardine National Park. Geoff Keys, who is currently blogging about his adventures in Australia, lost his way after breaking off from his group to go for a swim near Eliot Falls. Things went wrong after he tried to take a shortcut on his way … [Link]
Mashable » Exclusive: Foals debut 'London Thunder' ahead of new album release
LONDON — For Foals fans, the wait is almost over. It's been two and half long years since the Oxford five piece released their epic third album Holy Fire, a career-defining and critically-acclaimed record that saw them build on the success of Antidotes and Total Life Forever and draw in legions more fans. See also: All you sinners watch Panic! … [Link]
Mashable » British airshow crash death toll could increase to 20
LONDON — The death toll from an airshow crash in Sussex on Saturday is likely increase after a fighter jet slammed into a busy main road, police said on Monday. See also: 7 dead after plane crashes onto major road at Shoreham Airshow The Hawker Hunter single-seater fighter jet, which was participating in the Shoreham Airshow near Brighton in southern England, … [Link]
Mashable » Third Bangkok bomb deactivated as trail goes cold for shrine bomber
A week after Thailand's worst bomb attack, police found a third bomb in a house on one of Bangkok's main roads. 20 people were killed and 100 were injured last Monday after a bomb exploded at the Erawan shrine, while on Tuesday afternoon a second bomb went off at a pier, but did not cause any injuries. See also: Australian model … [Link]
Slashdot » Proposed Rules Would Require Gov't Registration For Malaysian Press Sites
Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak has proposed mandatory government registration for web sites operating within Malaysia. This comes after the Malaysian government blocked the online Sarawak Report, and suspended a newspaper called the The Edge "for allegedly posting unverified information." Officials accused these news outlets of publishing inaccurate documents about a corruption scandal that … [Link]
Mashable » Angry investors seize Chinese trading firm boss and take him to police
The head of a Chinese exchange found himself in a tight spot over the weekend, when an angry mob of investors marched over to the hotel he was staying at, stuffed him into a car and brought him to the police station. See also: The 7 most important things to know about the Chinese stock market crash Shan Jiuliang is the … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's Robotronica spectacular: Drones, humanoids and agbots
Shimon, a robotic marimba player, jams with his band, Shimon Robot & Friends.Image: QUT MediaOn Sunday, big and small robots took over the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia for Robotronica, in a celebration of futurism and technology The event featured everything from a robot playing Connect Four against kids determined to thrash it, to speakers like Ian Bernstein, … [Link]
Mashable » The world's rivers and oceans will soon be full of robots
While the world goes crazy for drones, a hardworking set of marine robots are helping scientists learn more about our global waterways. Aquabots are the most advanced way to measure the reaches of the ocean, rivers and lakes, Matthew Dunbabin, a principal research fellow at the Institute for Future Environments at the Queensland University of Technology, told Mashable Australia See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Scientists Discover Structural Basis of Pre-mRNA Splicing
hackingbear writes: On August 21st, the research team led by Prof. Yigong Shi from School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University in China published two side-by-side research articles in Science, reporting the long-sought-after structure of a yeast spliceosome at 3.6 angstrom resolution determined by single particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and the molecular mechanism of pre-messenger RNA splicing. Until now, decades of … [Link]
Mashable » Typhoon Goni kills 10 in the Philippines
At least 10 people have been killed in the Philippines over the weekend by the torrential rain brought by Typhoon Goni, authorities said. Initially, farmers welcomed the rain, but as the downpour continued, thousands had to be evacuated to higher ground as landslides and floods buried houses and closed roads in northern Philippines. See also: Astronaut, satellites capture amazing images of … [Link]
Mashable » Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne impresses again in the NFL preseason
Former Australian rugby league legend Jarryd Hayne is taking the world by storm. The quick-footed Aussie — dubbed the Hayne Plane — has showed off impressive skills in his second ever American football game with the San Francisco 49ers. It follows an equally impressive first preseason game with the football team last weekend See also: Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne … [Link]
Mashable » Ships old and new fill Amsterdam’s waterways
Hundreds of boats big and small cruised through the North Sea canal in Amsterdam this week as part of the run up to the SAIL Amsterdam festival, an event that runs every five years to celebrate the Netherlands' long history of maritime culture See also: An abandoned World War II research center is still standing off the coast of Poland Vessels … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction fans are being logical and mature, and it is really bizarre
Directioners just want you to give the guys a break. The mature reaction from the fan boys and girls of pop group One Direction follows news that the band is taking a hiatus to focus on personal projects. The fans — dubbed "One Directioners" — have been more commonly known to throw hysterical fits over the sight of the "love of … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift reigns over us with '1989' tour surprises, speeches and songs
LOS ANGELES — "The drought was the very worst," Taylor Swift pined, gently serenading a sold-out crowd at the Staples Center with her achingly personal song "Clean." Not to be mistaken for the actual drought happening in California, the lyrics got a sincere explainer from Swift. Before launching into "Clean," Swift truly demonstrated what she does best — distilling emotions, with … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2182: It's popular, now it sucks.
Burning bugs bugged! [Link]
Mashable » In 'Fear The Walking Dead' premiere, family drama doesn't stop for zombies
Fear The Walking Dead might be a show dead-set on setting itself apart from its predecessor, but the opening minutes of this new companion series are actually a pretty nice homage to its mothership With a twist. Instead of Rick Grimes, a dedicated officer of the law, the first scene of the series introduces the audience to Nick, a drug addict … [Link]
Mashable » Can the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ take down Apple's iPhone 6?
We've got a new tongue twister for you: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. Seriously, try saying that fast 10 times! Last week, Samsung shook up the phone world with the announcement of two new phones: the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+. Also in the mix are rumors about Apple's iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, and iPad. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » In Baltimore and Elsewhere, Police Use Stingrays For Petty Crimes
USA Today reports on the widespread use of stingray technology by police to track down even petty criminals and witnesses, as well as their equally widespread reluctance to disclose that use. The article focuses mostly on the city of Baltimore; by cross-checking court records against a surveillance log from the city’s Advanced Technical Team, the USA Today reporters were able … [Link]
Mashable » Cyborgs, third ears and body hacking: How the future of technology is inside us
Science fiction is full of stories in which the machines take over and humans are left subservient to their own creations, but according to some artists and experimenters, that need not be our future. The work of Neil Harbisson, an Irish-born human cyborg, and Stelarc, an Australian performance artist, suggest that if we unite our bodies with technology, we can drastically … [Link]
Mashable » Blurry vision never looked so beautiful in mind-bending art series
When it comes to truly beautiful art, the eyes have it — over and over again. Canadian artist Alex Garant's art series, Queen of Double Eyes, takes the viewer on a visual experience with brain-bending optical illusions. See also: Tricky camera work makes 16 optical illusions appear real At first glance, the brain may want to see Garant's portraits as realistically … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction is taking an extended hiatus, starting in 2016
Reports surfaced on Sunday afternoon indicating that pop music group One Direction has called it quits. It turns out the rumors are true — sort of The first rumblings that the boy band was finished came via the UK's Sun, which broke the news to legions of skeptics. That skepticism was understandable, considering that the Sun has been predicting the end … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bed-wetting dries up after magnetic stimulation of lower back
Stimulating the brain magnetically seems to help with some symptoms of depression and stroke. Now it has been applied to the back to help with bladder control
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