Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Give up now: New Dunkin' Donuts flavors make dieting impossible
Get out those chunky sweaters and leggings now because Dunkin' Donuts has two new fall flavors America's best-known donut chain is going orange with its new limited edition fall flavors, including pumpkin cheesecake and, in collaboration with The Hershey Company, a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup donut, reports Refinery 29. See also: Beyonce Parody Sends a Love Letter to Dunkin' Donuts 
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Mashable » Don't panic, Instagram's app icon isn't changing
Think of Instagram and you likely think of its iconic app icon, which has remained largely unchanged through the company's history. That came into question Friday — just one day after the company revealed it was abandoning its signature square photos — when images surfaced of what appeared to be a beta version of the photo-sharing app, showing a redesigned colorless … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nightmare Fuel: Terrifying Zombie/Werewolf Dog Muzzle
That has to be the most terrifying dog muzzle of all time, and yes, you can actually purchase it online for about $30. Just the perfect thing for your pug! 🙂 
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Slashdot » Croatian Party Advocates Government Adoption of Open Source
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this year, Croatian political party Sustainable Development of Croatia (ORaH) published a new policy that encourages the government to pursue open source solutions, addresses the dangers of vendor lock-in, and insists on open document standards. Best of all, they did it the open source way. In this article on Opensource.com, Croatian startup founder Josip Almasi … [Link]
Mashable » VMAs red carpet sneak peek: VR puppy cam, vintage TVs and more
LOS ANGELES — The MTV Video Music Awards' red carpet isn't, well, red this year The carpet will look like television color bars of yesteryear — the multicolored test screen on old TVs — Mashable learned during an exclusive sneak peek Friday. See also: 5 VMA moments that might happen now that we know the seating chart That's just one of … [Link]
Mashable » Idaho police search for promposal vandal's date named Destiny
Police near Boise, Idaho are determined to catch the perp who defaced a culturally significant rock formation with a spray-painted promposal message. The concise message, which simply reads, "DESTINY, PROM?" has led sheriffs to interview more than a dozen girls named Destiny in the area. See also: 21 Clever Promposals You'd Never Turn Down Police say that the tag, which is … [Link]
Mashable » Sarah Palin flies off the rails in bizarre Facebook rant against ESPN
Sarah Palin had some things to get off her mind about ESPN, of all targets. So, like your crazy aunt, she took to Facebook to air her grievances in a post of Tolstoyan proportions It all starts with the Nazis See also: Why Super Bowl 50 could be a San Francisco poop-ocalypse Major League Baseball legend and ESPN analyst Curt Schilling … [Link]
Mashable » 'Walking Dead' web series: Zombies on a plane
Get ready for mile-high zombies AMC reportedly has plans for a new 30-minute online special that will feature a Walking Dead first: a zombie attack on an airplane. See also: In 'Fear The Walking Dead' premiere, family drama doesn't stop for zombies Installments of the full special will air during Walking Dead commercial breaks during the upcoming Season 6, which starts … [Link]
Slashdot » Harshest Penalty for Alleged Rapist Was For Using a Computer To Arrange Contact With Teen
An anonymous reader writes: Today in a nationally publicized case, an alleged rapist from a fairly elite boarding school was convicted of a number of related misdemeanors, but the jury did not find him guilty of rape. According to the New York Times, his lone felony conviction was "using a computer to lure a minor." In effect, a criminal was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Much Will Kill You: Surprising Things That Can Actually Kill You [Video]
There are a lot of things out there that can be fatal to you, but here are a few surprising ones! [AsapSCIENCE] The post This Much Will Kill You: Surprising Things That Can Actually Kill You [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Stanford football walk-on gets scholarship, reaction melts your heart
Walk-ons are the unheralded heroes of college sports, players who bust their tails in practice every day just like the big stars but never play any meaningful minutes and have to pay their own way through school This even holds true at Stanford, where undergraduate tuition alone (not counting living expenses) costs more than $45,000 per school year See also: College … [Link]
Mashable » Antonio Banderas, fashion designer? We'll bite.
You are never to old to start a career in fashion Antonio Banderas, 55, announced on his Instagram that he has started studying at Central St. Martins, a prestigious design school in London See also: New fashion museum to show off gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gowns The Zorro actor is enrolled in a short courses program that fits his schedule … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Hires Hackers Who Remotely Killed a Jeep
An anonymous reader writes: The past several weeks have been rife with major vulnerabilities in modern cars, but none were so dramatic as when Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek tampered with the systems on a moving Jeep Cherokee. Now, Miller and Valasek have left their jobs to join a research laboratory for Uber. It's the same lab that became home … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Woman Gets Disability Grant For ‘Wireless Allergy’
By Jeremy Keith (Flickr: Device pile) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/license~ via Wikimedia CommonsA French woman has been awarded a publicly-funded disability grant because she is allergic to radiowaves from mobile devices. However, the ruling stopped short of formally recognizing electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) as an illness. The lady says she is forced to live in a remote barn with no electricity because … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA picks post-Pluto destination for New Horizons spacecraft
Fresh off its July flyby of Pluto, the New Horizons spacecraft is bound for a tiny object even further from the sun
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Mashable » Behold, a cyst draining so intense it startles the doctor
Doctors have seen a lot of gross stuff. So when one jumps back in surprise during a procedure, we should all take note. This cyst had been growing for three months on a patient's leg before he went in to have it drained. As is customary, the doctor cleans the growth and prepares to puncture it — but the cyst … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: YAY Images, ECMWF, ZebraPlan, Mythic Spoiler
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » Amazon Developing TV Series Based On Galaxy Quest
An anonymous reader writes: Entertainment Weekly reports that Amazon Studios is developing a TV show based on Galaxy Quest, the 1999 film that parodied classic sci-fi shows like Star Trek. In the movie, actors for a Trek-like show were conscripted by real aliens to help run a starship and negotiate peace with a mortal enemy. The actors had no idea … [Link]
Popular Science » Can This Game Turn You Vegan?
That Cow Game nomand and Ludum Dare A provocative game where you're a cow who slaughters people. The gaming world’s depiction of human violence is usually characterized as “glorifying,” however the internet definitely has an exception to that rule now with “That Cow Game”–a minimalist slaughterhouse simulator where you play the cow. The big change? The cow is the foreman … [Link]
Mashable » Uber hires the Jeep Cherokee hackers
The hack of a Jeep Cherokee was the most significant car hacking story to break recently. Now the guys responsible will work for Uber. Uber snatched up Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, the hackers who exposed a serious security vulnerability in Fiat Chrysler (FCA) vehicles, which resulted in the first ever recall for potential car hacking, on Friday, reports Reuters. An … [Link]
Mashable » New Horizons may have a new target, and it's 1 billion miles past Pluto
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, which made its famous flyby of Pluto in July, has a new place to go Scientists working with the mission have picked their first-choice destination for New Horizons' post-Pluto existence See also: Hello, Pluto: The 9-year journey to a new horizon The tiny object, now known as 2014 MU69, orbits the sun nearly 1 billion miles past … [Link]
Mashable » Europe's cheese industry is hurting – and it's Russia's fault
Danish dairy farmers are suffering and it's all the fault of Russian President Vladimir Putin Putin announced a ban on food imports from the E.U. and other Western countries last year in retaliation for Western economic sanctions on Russian. Under the sanction, meat, vegetables, fruit and dairy products are banned See also: Oregon dairy farmers launch petition to rename American cheese … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel’s Civil War – The Complete Story [Video]
With Marvel set up to be facing off heavy with DC movies next year, Marvel’s Civil War seems like the one movie that may have the potential to stand among the DC heavies movies of next Summer (Suicide Squad, Dawn of Justice) and outside of Deadpool, Civil War will be the ace up their sleeve. Now, for those who want … [Link]
Mashable » Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mind
How do you know if a gamer is truly hardcore? Just look at the kind of controller in their hands. The Razer Wildcat is the latest pro-grade controller for the Xbox One, designed to give gamers an edge in the heat of competition. It's 25% lighter than other controllers designed for competitive play, such as esports. See also: Razer's trippy Chroma … [Link]
Slashdot » Symantec Researchers Find 49 New Modules of Regin Spying Tool
itwbennett writes: Security researchers from Symantec have identified 49 more modules (bringing the total number found so far to 75) of the sophisticated Regin cyberespionage platform that many believe is used by the U.S. National Security Agency and its close allies. Some of the modules implement basic malware functions, while other modules are much more specialized and built with specific … [Link]
Mashable » Father-son photo shoot ends in crappy (and cute) way
In the world of newborn babies, all bets are off when it comes to bodily functions. New parents Mark and Shayna Resnick found this out when they attempted a newborn photo shoot with the help of photographer Gigi O'Dea. The couple wanted a photo of their new son, Asher, laying on top of Mark's back See also: Baby thinks family cat … [Link]
Mashable » A middle school QB already made football season's most amazing play
That's it. Shut it down. Cancel football season just as it's about to begin A middle school quarterback has already made the play of the season See also: Why Super Bowl 50 could be a San Francisco poop-ocalypse Our hero in the video embedded above is identified only as Blountstown Middle School QB #5. But no need for names here … [Link]
Mashable » Ronda Rousey vs. Floyd Mayweather: Let's run the numbers
UFC wrecking ball Ronda Rousey is everywhere these days. Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather is attracted to media attention like a fly to doo-doo Both are undefeated in their respective sports. Now, lo and behold, we have a war of words between the two fighters. Much of it centers around one question: Who makes more money per second in the ring? (Or … [Link]
Mashable » Katrina ten years later: photos of the scarred city
Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast. While the storm's wrath was felt throughout the Southeast, the iconic images associated with the hurricane show a great American city submerged: New Orleans. At least 1,100 people died as a result of the hurricane, though the exact figure isn't known and could be much higher. In the year after Katrina, the suicide … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Live cells stuck together like Velcro could mend broken hearts
Heart cells grown on a special mesh can be built up into living, beating tissue that could mend damage after heart attacks
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Mashable » Martin O'Malley: Democrats 'cynical' to limit primary debates
Former Maryland Gov. and Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley brought the fight to the Democratic National Committee right on its own stage. Speaking at the DNC's summer meeting in Minneapolis, O'Malley blasted at length what he described as national Democrats' "cynical move to delay or limit our own party debates." "We are the Democratic Party, not the undemocratic party," O'Malley said. "If … [Link]
Slashdot » Ten Dropbox Engineers Build BSD-licensed, Lossless 'Pied Piper' Compression Algorithm
An anonymous reader writes: In Dropbox's "Hack Week" this year, a team of ten engineers built the fantasy Pied Piper algorithm from HBO's Silicon Valley, achieving 13% lossless compression on Mobile-recorded H.264 videos and 22% on arbitrary JPEG files. Their algorithm can return the compressed files to their bit-exact values. According to FastCompany, "Its ability to compress file sizes could … [Link]
Popular Science » Concept Video: Your Next Plane Could Take Off Vertically
TriFan600 Concept Art XTI Aircraft The ideal airplane doesn’t need a runway. Since Kitty Hawk, the standard design of a fixed-wing airplane assumes the plane will build momentum and lift by accelerating along an open stretch of land (or sometimes sea), and will need to land by decelerating along a similar smooth path. To free airplanes from runways, they need … [Link]
Mashable » China's government can control the weather (sort of)
Five days of clear, blue skies. That may sound like nothing extraordinary, but in China's capital city, where the skies are usually filled with a noxious haze because of the city's air pollution, it is something of an anomaly. The latest round of blue skies is a result of efforts from the Chinese government See also: China is pulling out all … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter promises it will be a more diverse company by 2016
Twitter, like many Silicon Valley companies, has always heavily skewed white and male. To combat the problem, the social network announced new hiring goals for improving diversity within its ranks by 2016 In a post published Friday, Twitter said it wants to increase the percentage of female employees from 30% to 35% next year, as well as boost women in technical … [Link]
Popular Science » In BMW Electric Car, Software 'Coding' Unlocks Hidden Features Owners Want
2015 BMW i3 REx – Driven, Portland OR, April 2015 The BMW i3 REx model is an unusual beast, the sole example to date of a car built specifically to comply with California regulations that define it as a zero-emission electric car even though it has a range-extending engine. That's because its gasoline range (EPA-rated at 78 miles) is more … [Link]
Mashable » Giant version of Lego will bring your childhood creations to adult life
For those who've spent countless hours building tiny worlds out of teeny Lego bricks, EverBlocks are the toys of the future. These large-scale modular building blocks are like giant Legos meant for more grown-up applications, like coffee tables, dividing walls or even home bars. And just like the tinier bricks of our youth, they can be assembled and disassembled with relative … [Link]
Mashable » Mentally ill black man jailed for $5 theft found dead in cell
Jamycheal Mitchell, a 24-year-old black man from Virginia, was found dead in his cell on Aug. 19, emaciated beyond recognition. He was arrested in Portsmouth in April for stealing a zebra cake, a Snickers bar and a can of Mountain Dew from a 7-Eleven. Mitchell had a history of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Authorities are reportedly not viewing his death as … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Builds Open-Source Browser Using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft's new browser, Edge, has a new rendering engine, EdgeHTML. Like Edge, the new rendering engine is only available in Windows 10, but it does more than just power the company's new browser: It's also readily available to developers. To show off what EdgeHTML can do, Microsoft has built a browser using predominantly JavaScript, HTML, and … [Link]
Mashable » Plane crashes at New York Air Show
A small plane taking a practice run before the start of an air show in upstate New York crashed on Friday. The pilot's condition is unknown at this time. See also: A seagull just photobombed this Red Arrows air show The plane, believed to be a 1998 Giles G-202, appeared to lose its tail moments before the crash, according to pictures … [Link]
Mashable » 'America's Best Dance Crew' duo gives one last lesson before the finale
Quest Crew, Kinjaz, and Super Cr3w have all unlocked the secrets to some of their slickest moves for you as part of Mashable's how-to video series with America's Best Dance Crew But we may have saved the best for last See also: Learn a sick dance move, courtesy of Quest Crew In the final installment of the series, choreographers and … [Link]
Mashable » RIP, the Goodyear Blimp
After 14 years floating over sports games and other big events, the iconic Goodyear Blimp has taken its last flight. The tire company is trading the plump, aging dirigible for a newer fleet of similar cigar-shaped aircraft that don't technically qualify as blimps. Unlike their predecessor, the new airships will have a solid shell surrounding the helium-filled balloon to hold it … [Link]
Mashable » Satellite photos show ISIS's destruction of 2,000-year-old Syrian temple
Satellite imagery has confirmed the destruction of a temple in the ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria Activists reported the Baalshamin Temple, a 2,000-year-old structure, was destroyed by Islamic State militants earlier this week See also: One man's story of how ISIS took his hometown Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is located near a modern city of the … [Link]
Mashable » Say it ain't so: 6 Mars hoaxes you keep falling for
Every year in August, the same Mars message circulates across the Internet: The Red Planet will appear "as big as the full moon" in the sky, as seen with the naked eye. The problem is, it's not true: Skywatchers won't be able to see a "double moon" in the late August sky. The so-called Mars Hoax (which started in 2003 after … [Link]
Popular Science » Huawei Watch Pre-Order Suggests Android Wear Coming To iOS
Huawei Watch Android wear on iOS The Huawei watch pre-order page suggests Android Wear will soon be compatible with the iPhone. IPhone owners who want to use Android Wear may soon breath easy. After months of speculation from the technology press, it appears that Huawei may have revealed Android Wear will be released on iOS in the near future. On … [Link]
Popular Science » Boeing Unveils Its Anti-Drone Laser Weapon
Laser Weapon Locked On Drone Screenshot by author, from YouTube What’s the best way to shoot down a drone? For many in the defense industry, the solution to flying robots is as futuristic as the threat itself: lasers. Yesterday Boeing released video of its “Compact Laser Weapons System” destroying a drone. Like other directed energy weapons, the laser focuses light … [Link]
Mashable » Presenting the best of this summer's celebrity Dubsmashes
You probably couldn't scroll down Twitter or Instagram this summer without coming across the ever-viral Dubsmash app. Because they're just like us, your favorite celebrities couldn't resist getting in on the fun either — and this summer was proof of some insane lip-syncing prowess As the season draws to a close, let's round up the nominations for the season's best celebrity … [Link]
Mashable » Rosetta spacecraft captures incredibly bright outburst from Comet 67P
A spacecraft orbiting a comet speeding through deep space just captured an amazing photo of a bright outburst shooting from the celestial body The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft snapped a photo of a very bright burst of gas and dust shooting forth from Comet 67P on Aug. 22, 2015 See also: The love song of Comet 67P: Why it's making … [Link]
Mashable » Bride and groom (and 250 guests) shoot a baller wedding music video
The best wedding gift is the gift of song — right? Robert and Theresa celebrated their wedding with a pretty epic undertaking: a one-take, 250-person, lip-sync music video. The guests were given instructions via manila envelopes taped under their seats, and had only 10 minutes to get into place before the cameras started rolling. The couple danced around with their … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Coder Uses 23andMe to Deny Website Access Based on Genetic Makeup
The genetic testing tool 23andMe’s API was recently shut down by its creators, according to an article by Liat Clark on Wired.co.uk. This was in response to an anonymous developer using it to block people from websites based on their gender and genetic makeup.
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Mashable » New York beats Silicon Valley on diversity, but it's not perfect
New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the world, so it makes sense that its tech scene employs more women and minorities than Silicon Valley. But in all, the city does not buck industry trends of underrepresentation, according to a study by the Center for an Urban Future. The city's tech industry is composed of 40% women … [Link]
Slashdot » Ashley Madison CEO Steps Down, Reporter Finds Clues To Hacker's Identity
Dave Knott writes: Following the recent hacks on the infidelity website Ashley Madison, Noel Biderman has stepped down as CEO of both AshleyMadison.com and its parent company. Avid Life Media Inc., the company that owns the site and many others, announced Biderman's move in a short press release on Friday: "Noel Biderman, in mutual agreement with the company, is stepping … [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus at the VMAs: A history of tongues and pasties
Miley Cyrus will host the VMAs on Sunday night, and it's best that we start preparing ourselves now — because according to Cyrus, MTV is giving her free rein Cyrus has already caused controversy by criticizing the way Nicki Minaj responded to the VMA nominations, saying in an interview with The New York Times that the rapper's comments were-self involved rather … [Link]
Mashable » Ex-senior at elite prep school convicted of misdemeanor sexual assault
CONCORD, N.H. — A graduate of an exclusive New England prep school was cleared of felony rape but convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses Friday against a 15-year-old freshman girl in a case that exposed a campus tradition in which seniors competed to see how many younger students they could have sex with. A jury of nine men and three women took … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Wants Friendly Gremlin Drones
Gremlins Concept Art DARPA It’s no secret that modern military aircraft are really, really expensive. Fighters like the F-35B cost about $134 million apiece, which makes them both attractive targets and potential liabilities in battle. To combat the high costs of modern planes, DARPA wants swarms of cheaper, useful drones, with expected lifespans of around 20 uses. They’re calling these … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quantum weirdness proved real in first loophole-free experiment
A century-long debate about whether quantum mechanics described reality or masked a deeper layer, as Einstein suggested, has concluded – quantum reality won
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Mashable » 'Star Wars' is a great fit for 'Disney Infinity 3.0,' but the game needs work
Let’s be real: You're probably here because of Star Wars. Disney knows the value of owning Lucasfilm — and we all knew that when Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes was announced in 2014, Star Wars would be next. Well… we were right. And now Disney Infinity 3.0 is officially here. The question is: Should you care? The answer: sort of. Star Wars is most … [Link]
Popular Science » Synthetic Heart Tissue Sticks Like Velcro
Tissue-Velcro, magnified Zhang et al, Science Advances, 2015 A team of researchers has developed a material that beats like a heart in the body but from which layers can be stacked or peeled away, according to a study published today in Science Advances. When researchers make synthetic heart tissue, they usually combine biodegradable man-made chemicals with living cells grown in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thor’s Spam Folder [Comic]
[Source: Texts from Superheroes] The post Thor’s Spam Folder [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » All the FCC complaints about Donald Trump
If Donald Trump gets under your skin, you're not alone. Mashable obtained copies of complaints submitted to the Federal Communications Commission mentioning Trump since his June campaign launch. Since June 28, the FCC received roughly a dozen complaints mentioning Trump. They complain about everything from Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly's questioning of Trump during the first Republican debate, the media's coverage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Shovel Knight Free Update: Plague of Shadows Trailer
Shovel Knight is one of those addictive games that may look simple on the surface but that sucks you right in. In a bit of cool news, the team behind it are releasing a free update for all players. Think of it as DLC that doesn’t cost anything. Pretty awesome, huh? [Gamespot] The post Shovel Knight Free Update: Plague of … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu Is the Dominant Cloud OS
An anonymous reader writes: According to a new report by Cloud Market, Ubuntu is more than twice as popular on Amazon EC2 as all other operating systems combined. Given that Amazon Web Services has 57% of the public cloud market, Ubuntu is clearly the most popular OS for cloud systems. This is further bolstered by a recent OpenStack survey, which … [Link]
Mashable » Boeing shows off weapon for destroying drones with a freaking laser
Rouge drones, meet Boeing's Compact Laser Weapons System Boeing showed off its Compact Laser Weapons System this week. It's a portable laser weapon that can take drones out of the sky by directing a precise blast of heat energy. The weapon takes 15 minutes to set up and around 15 seconds to take down a drone. See also: See the … [Link]
Popular Science » New Moto 360 And Samsung Gear S2 Photos Leaked Ahead Of IFA 2015
Moto 360 2 Gerrit Gödecke / Google Plus The Moto 360 2 was purportedly spotted out in the streets of Chicago Smartwatch fans may not need to wait until IFA 2015 to see the latest installments from Motorola and Samsung. Purported photos of the next-generation Moto 360 and Samsung Gear S2 have leaked online. The photos show that both of … [Link]
Slashdot » Federal Court Overturns Ruling That NSA Metadata Collection Was Illegal
New submitter captnjohnny1618 writes: NPR is reporting that an appeals court has overturned the decision that found the NSA's bulk data collection to be illegal. "Judges for the District of Columbia court of appeals found that the man who brought the case, conservative lawyer Larry Klayman, could not prove that his particular cellphone records had been swept up in NSA … [Link]
Mashable » Upcoming Chrome update kills autoplay on tabs in the background
The latest developer version of Google's Chrome browser kills one of the most hated things on the Internet: background audio from videos playing in other tabs. The news comes by way of a Google+ post from a member of the Chrome team. For the lucky few not familiar, these are are videos that will play as soon as you load up … [Link]
Mashable » A 'Borderlands' movie is in the works — but how will it serve fans?
Imagine if Mad Max: Fury Road had been realized as an absurdist gross-out comedy focused on gun porn and casual murder. That's what a Borderlands movie ought to look like. The wildly successful first-person shooter role-playing game, which has spawned a sequel, a spin-off and a "Pre-Sequel" is now headed to theaters under the guidance of Lionsgate and producer Avi Arad. There's not much to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dark Knight' fan theory paints The Joker as a misunderstood hero
Maybe the Joker isn't such a bad guy after all. A fan theory on Reddit posted by user generalzee poses a very interesting theory that turns The Joker from psychopathic villain to misunderstood hero in The Dark Knight. See also: 'Friends' fan theory gives sitcom twisted alternate ending In generalzee's opinion, Gotham was "a mess. Entire sections of the city were … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Karate Kid: Why Daniel-san is the Real Bully and the Bully, The Hero [Video]
Daniel LaRusso is a violent sociopath who picks every fight in The Karate Kid. [J. Matthew Turner] The post Karate Kid: Why Daniel-san is the Real Bully and the Bully, The Hero [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » New app Arro lets you hail a yellow NYC taxi with no surge pricing
The New York Taxi industry runs the risk of being completely disrupted by Uber, but now a new hope emerges. It's called Arro, and it has partnered with one of the major providers of payment systems in New York City cabs, Creative Mobile Technologies (CMT), reports Crain's. The service is currently being beta tested and will be available in the coming … [Link]
Mashable » Spike Lee, Gena Rowlands to receive honorary Oscars
Spike Lee and Gena Rowlands will receive honorary Academy Awards on Nov. 14 at the 7th annual Governors Awards ceremony Actress Debbie Reynolds will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award as well. All three artists have been nominated for Oscars before. Spike Lee has two nominations: best writing for Do the Right Thing and best documentary for 4 Little Girls. Debbie … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA: Sea Level Rise Is Going To Get Much Worse
Flooded Streets David Shankbone/Flickr New York City streets after Hurricane Sandy hit the city in 2012. Flooding like this could become more common in the future as sea levels rise. Eleven of the fifteen largest cities in the world are located on the coast. The tenuous barrier between land and sea was a boon for humanity in the past, providing … [Link]
Mashable » How Super Typhoon Atsani transformed from one type of monster storm into another
Super Typhoon Atsani was one of two powerful typhoons to spin across the Northwest Pacific Ocean in mid-August. Unlike its sister storm, Typhoon Goni, Atsani recurved out to sea southeast of Japan rather than making landfall anywhere The storm did attain super typhoon status, however, maxing out at sustained winds of at least 160 miles per hour, according to the Joint … [Link]
Mashable » Why parents should challenge autoplay video
In nineteenth century America, parents prepared children with macabre children’s books and fairy tales. It was impossible to hide death from them. Today, low infant mortality rates and rising life expectancy mean death is not something many children face on a daily basis. Further, parents protect children from remaining experiences of death and violence. They set TV filters, check movie and … [Link]
Slashdot » How NASA Defended Its Assembly Facility From Hurricane Katrina
An anonymous reader writes: Tomorrow marks the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's arrival in New Orleans. Though that time was filled with tragedy, there were survival stories, and a new article gives an insider's account of how NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility weathered the storm. Michoud was their key fuel tank production location, and if it had been lost, the space … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fake Geek Girls [Comic]
A fantastic comic by artist JAKFACE exposing what many female geeks still have to live through when attending conventions. Fortunately, I’ve never seen it happen locally over here in Montreal or in Quebec City! 
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Mashable » Scientists tried to replicate 100 psychology studies, succeeded only 36 times
The ability to repeat a study and find the same results twice is a prerequisite for building scientific knowledge. Replication allows us to ensure empirical findings are reliable and refines our understanding of when a finding occurs. It may surprise you to learn, then, that scientists do not often conduct — much less publish — attempted replications of existing studies. Journals … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what it looks like to get slapped by a baby grizzly bear
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be slapped by a grizzly bear, just ask Brad Joseph. The naturalist took his GoPro on a recent trip to Alaska, only to meet a grizzly bear who wasn't as big a fan of wearable technology as the rest of us. Luckily, the disgruntled grizzly only hit the camera — not Joseph … [Link]
Mashable » Man offers to trade his new Kanye West Yeezys for a kidney
One man is testing how far sneakerheads are willing to go for a pair of Kanye West’s sold-out black Yeezy’s. Matt Neal, a 26-year-old Michigan resident with 2 failing kidneys, has offered to trade his pair of Kanye West Adidas Yeezy Boost 350s for a kidney to emphasize that “trading your kidneys” is actually a very serious statement — especially for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The tiny insects that roar at each other like lions
Two types of mirid bug engage in roaring duels, possibly to establish dominance or attract females, but how they make the noise is unknown
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New Scientist – News » Birds circle and stick together to help them fly in dense fog
A rare observation of cranes flying in foggy conditions reveals that they circle cautiously and make noise to stay in touch with the rest of the flock
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Slashdot » French Woman Gets €800/month For Electromagnetic-Field 'Disability'
An anonymous reader writes: If you were dismayed to hear Tuesday's news that a school is being sued over Wi-Fi sickness, you might be even more disappointed in a recent verdict by the French judicial system. A court based in Toulouse has awarded a disability claim of €800 (~$898) per month for three years over a 39-year-old woman's "hypersensitivity to … [Link]
Mashable » It's a boy! National Zoo says panda cub is a tiny dude
Testing on the surviving giant panda cub of the twins born on August 22 at the National Zoo has confirmed that it's a boy and the offspring of Tian Tian. His recently deceased twin brother, the smaller of the two cubs, was also male and the son of Tian Tian. The cubs were fraternal twins See also: Red panda cubs … [Link]
Mashable » Apple will help the Pentagon develop military-grade wearables for soldiers
Apple will play a part in helping the Pentagon develop stretchable electronic sensors that soldiers can wear, according to a Reuters report. Apple will be one 162 companies, universities and other groups in the FlexTech Alliance working with the U.S. Department of Defense on developing "high-end printing technologies," such as 3D printing. Boeing and Harvard are other members of the alliance … [Link]
Mashable » First time playing 'Disney Infinity 3.0.'? Here's how everything works
For one reason or another — maybe you just had kids, maybe the whole Star Wars thing won you over (no regrets) — you've decided to see what Disney Infinity 3.0 is all about. But holy crap — this is a big box with a lot of Stuff inside it. How does everything work? The basics Disney Infinity is actually a few different … [Link]
Mashable » Not so fast, vapers: British medical journal blasts e-cigarette safety study
Trying to understand the risks behind the use of e-cigarettes just got more difficult. British medical journal The Lancet blasted the methodology of a report released last week by Public Health England that said e-cigarette use is about 95% less harmful than tobacco, stating that a paper it was based on was partially funded by the e-cigarette industry. See also: Despite … [Link]
Mashable » Virginia teen gets 11 years in prison for using Twitter to support ISIS
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A northern Virginia teenager has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for helping another teen travel to Syria to join the Islamic State and providing other aid to the militant group. See also: One man's story of how ISIS took his hometown The judge said he considered 17-year-old Ali Shukri Amin's age and lack of … [Link]
Mashable » Bruce Campbell takes over a local weather report with sound effects
Bruce Campbell was in Chicago for Comic Con earlier this month — and while there, he became an expert on local weather and traffic The Groovy One donned a lavender suit to crash Good Day Chicago. Meteorologist Mark Strehl tried to coach the Evil Dead star, explaining that he just needed to pretend there was an "evil scary monster" behind … [Link]
Mashable » Appeals court reverses ruling that found NSA program illegal
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Obama administration in a dispute over the bulk collection of phone data on millions of Americans. See also: 90% of People the NSA Spies on Are Not Real Targets, Report Says The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday reversed a lower court ruling … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Ingenious' Experiment Closes Loopholes In Quantum Theory
Annanag writes: A Bell experiment in the Netherlands has plugged loopholes in the theory of quantum mechanics using a technique called entanglement swapping to combine the benefits of using both light and matter. It's Nobel-Prize winning stuff. Quoting: "Experiments that use entangled photons are prone to the ‘detection loophole’: not all photons produced in the experiment are detected, and sometimes … [Link]
Mashable » An American millionaire is saving lives in the Mediterranean
ABOARD THE M.Y. PHOENIX, in the Mediterranean Sea — It's dawn on the Mediterranean but it's already baking hot and the humidity is oppressive. The sea is a perfect blue. The only sounds are the hum of the engine and the swells lazily slapping against the hold of the Phoenix. The sea was calm overnight. To the team of rescuers aboard, … [Link]
Mashable » Glastonbury sent the wellies you abandoned to the Calais jungle
LONDON — Every year hundreds of pairs of wellies are discarded at Glastonbury by their music festival-going wearers after they've slogged around the Somerset site, feet dry and mud-free. But this year, the boots have been given a second life. See also: The man who helps the stranded Calais migrants phone home Organisers of the festival made the announcement on Friday … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Surprise for Young Fan [Video]
9-year-old Domenic was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth, and thanks to the “Make a Wish” foundation, the young fan got to meet one of his heroes, Hugh Jackman. I’m not crying, I just have something stuck in one of my eyes. [KIIS 1065] The post Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Surprise for Young Fan [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » Ashley Madison chief steps down after data breach exposed customers
The CEO of Ashley Madison's parent company has stepped down in the wake of a security breach that exposed millions of customer accounts. Noel Biderman, "the King of Infidelity" had served as the chief executive of Avid Life Media, the company that owns and operates AshleyMadison.com, a website that marketed itself as a place for people seeking to have affairs. See … [Link]
Mashable » Betty White will guest on 'Bones' as latest squintern
Bones just landed a white hot new squintern Betty White will guest-star on the crime show as Dr. Beth Mayer, an expert who tries to help solve a murder linked to fantasy football. In the show, a "squintern" (a combination of squint and intern) is the nickname for the revolving door of interns who work for Dr. Brennan, played by Emily … [Link]
Mashable » Virginia shooting survivor 'walked to the ambulance' after being shot
The husband of the surviving victim in the on-air attack of two journalists in Virginia says his wife was shot in the back as she dove away from the gunman. See also: Harrowing video of WDBJ7 news crew shooting ignites debate about autoplay Vicki Gardner's husband, Tim Gardner, spoke to ABC News on Friday morning, two days after the shooting in … [Link]
Mashable » The story behind this love message found on a €20 note is surprisingly poignant
LONDON – An Irish woman's discovery of a mysterious love message scrawled on a €20 note has led to a nation-wide social media hunt. See also: Elderly couple, too cute for their own good, wears matching jerseys to baseball game It all started last Sunday, when Denise O'Reilly shared the following picture on her Facebook page. Read more… (function(d, s, id) … [Link]
Slashdot » Boeing Demonstrates Drone-Killing Laser
An anonymous reader writes: Boeing has successfully tested a new weapon system that tracks unmanned aircraft and shoots them down with a laser. The system is surprisingly small — it can be transported in a few medium-sized boxes, and two techs can set it up in minutes. The laser needs just a few seconds of continuous [contact] to set a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » School Bans Young Girl’s Wonder Woman Lunchbox for Being Too “Violent”
So as you see from the photo above, young Laura’s Wonder Woman lunchbox was very throwback to 1950’s era Wonder Woman and was also quite safe and tame. But apparently her school system did not think the same thing, as she was issued the following letter and had her Wonder Woman lunchbox banned for ‘violent images.’ Um, am I not … [Link]
Mashable » Review: Netflix's 'Narcos' is like 'House of Cards,' with more cocaine
Netflix has added another win to its roster of originals with the new drama Narcos. Inspired by the true story of drug cartel leader Pablo Escobar, the series meticulously and methodically unfolds the story of a man who was both a criminal mastermind and a patriot who loved his native Colombia with all his heart. See also: 10 classic shows available … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 81% Off KMASHI 10000mAh Power Bank – $9.29 (With Promo Code)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the KMASHI 10000mAh Power Bank for just $9.29 (use promo code ME6ADK4L at checkout). That’s 81% off on the power bank’s regular list price of $49.99. Marooned in transit forget your OEM adapter?With the Kmashi MP816, prolong your battery lifetime wherever you are. Holding enough power to charge most smartphones, … [Link]
Mashable » Raccoon is very nervous for his swimming brother
Swimming is a very stressful activity if you're a chubby little raccoon Waylon the raccoon is very concerned when his brother Willie takes a dip in the pool. Doesn't he know that pools are dangerous? Waylon desperately tries to rescue his brother, but is too nervous to get in the water himself Willie, on the other hand, is blissfully unaware … [Link]
Mashable » Get Destiny's sweet, spiky exotic fusion rifle from Xur's weekend sale
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]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Two Shark Talk About the Meaning of Life in This Hilarious Short [Video]
An hilariously absurd short film by Steve Dildarian that starts with two sharks discussing the meaning of life… and then things get really weird. [Steve Dildarian] The post Two Shark Talk About the Meaning of Life in This Hilarious Short [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Clumsy lion takes a tumble while trying to cross a waterfall
Why did the lion cross the river? To get a ride on an impromptu waterslide, of course This lion thought he was being cautious as he traversed a river in South Africa. He really did. But somehow he ended up taking a slip and falling down a small waterfall He tries to shake it off afterwards and clearly hopes that … [Link]
Mashable » Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry slays misogynistic trolls in the most rational way
LONDON — Lauren Mayberry of electro-pop trio Chvrches has spoken out about being a target of misogynistic online trolls in an interview with Channel 4 News' Cathy Newman See also: British journalist has a pint with one of his online trolls The artist, who regularly uses her position in the public eye to condemn misogyny, made clear that it should … [Link]
Slashdot » German Intelligence Traded Citizen Data For NSA Surveillance Software
An anonymous reader sends news that Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, was so impressed with the NSA's surveillance software that they were willing to "share all data relevant to the NSA's mission" in order to get it. "The data in question is regularly part of the approved surveillance measures carried out by the BfV. In contrast, for example, to … [Link]
Mashable » Why Super Bowl 50 could be a San Francisco poop-ocalypse
SAN FRANCISCO — When the "2015 NFL Kickoff Presented by Hyundai" brings live music and other festivities to Justin Herman Plaza here Sept. 10, it will begin a five-month countdown to Super Bowl 50, a seminal moment that the Bay Area is set to host in February The actual Super Bowl will take place Feb. 7 in Santa Clara, the Silicon … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber ponders the big questions in 'What Do You Mean' lyric video
Girl, Justin Bieber has no idea what you're talking about. The pop tart turned grown-up terror just released a moody lyric video for his next single, "What Do You Mean" — a track about a flighty lover who just can't decide whether she wants Biebs or wants him to go away. Think Katy Perry's "Hot N Cold," if it were … [Link]
Mashable » We put the fitness tracking T-shirt by Ralph Lauren through its paces
The shirt has sensory receivers and fibers that are woven into the fabric to give readings that track a range of stats like heart rate, breathing, movement intensity, energy output and stress, as well as steps taken and calories burned. It’s super breathable and really comfortable to wear. You can throw it in the washing machine after removing the black … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Tesla Watch: A Splendid Chronometer From a More Elegant Time (Pics + Video)
From Thinkgeek: The Tesla Watch goes with your steampunk aesthetic. With a weathered-brass look on all the metal parts, this analog watch features a leather strap. The highlights of this design, however, are the two faux vacuum tubes with red LEDs inside that you can turn on and off with the flick of a switch. Everybody will want to ask … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome To Freeze Flash Ads On Sight From September 1
An anonymous reader writes: Shaun Nichols from the Register reports that unimportant Flash content will be click-to-play by default in Google Chrome from September 1. He writes, "Google is making good on its promise to strangle Adobe Flash's ability to auto-play in Chrome. The web giant has set September 1, 2015 as the date from which non-important Flash files will … [Link]
Mashable » Wait, Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer danced onstage together at a Billy Joel concert?
Is this real life? Or is it simply a dream? Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer, who are writing a movie together, made an unusual stage cameo at Billy Joel's concert at Wrigley Field on Thursday night. Along with a group of friends, the two danced in an impromptu chorus line to "Uptown Girl." The moment was rounded out when Lawrence … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: More Than Half of Psychological Results Can't Be Reproduced
Bruce66423 writes: A new study trying to replicate results reported in allegedly high quality journals failed to do so in over 50% of cases. Those of us from a hard science background always had our doubts about this sort of stuff — it's interesting to see it demonstrated — or rather, as the man says: 'Psychology has nothing to be … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Knotty network could have powered universe’s early growth spurt
The theory behind why cables get tangled could explain both cosmic inflation and why we experience only three dimensions of space
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Mashable » Private flight apps make chartering a jet as easy as swiping right
Why bother with the hassle of regular air travel — with crowded planes, delayed flights and connection woes — when you could summon an airplane with a couple taps or a swipe on your smartphone? It's an option — if you've got the cash. More and more concierge flight services are popping up around the country, hoping to serve a clientele … [Link]
Mashable » Ada Lovelace: STEM Jedi and inventor of computer programming
Ada Lovelace was truly The Chosen One of the 19th century tech world. In this installment of WTF History, we dive into the world of this high society lady who was not only the daughter of famous poet Lord Byron, but was also an accomplished mathematician. The woman invented computer programming. It doesn't get any cooler than that. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Novak Djokovic casually bounces ball while fielding questions like a pro
With the 2015 US Open quickly approaching, Novak Djokovic, professional tennis player and global Uniqlo ambassador, speaks with Mashable about his fashion choices both on and off the court. Djokovic is currently ranked number one for singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals and will play in the US Open starting Aug. 31. He says that Uniqlo helps him … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' fan theory about Jon Snow is the wildest one yet
WARNING – This post contains loads of spoilers. LONDON – If there's one thing Game of Thrones fans enjoy, it's a good theory, and the newest one – which concerns the show's most talked about character as of late, Jon Snow – definitely doesn't disappoint. This theory is actually a fairly complicated extension of another much talked about fan theory – … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Advice On Enterprise Architect Position
dave562 writes: I could use some advice from the community. I have almost 20 years of IT experience, 5 of it with the company I am currently working for. In my current position, the infrastructure and applications that I am responsible for account for nearly 80% of the entire IT infrastructure of the company. In broad strokes our footprint is … [Link]
Mashable » Cow suffers from early morning, gets head stuck in chair
LONDON — Early mornings are tough on everyone, but no one knows that better than this unfortunate Northamptonshire cow The curious cattle was clearly suffering from the a.m. as it managed to get its head well and truly wedged into a garden chair during its morning stroll around the field. See also: Your definitive guide to the best biscuits for dunking … [Link]
Mashable » Beats 1 director Ian Rogers leaves Apple two months after station's launch
Ian Rogers, one of the key people behind Apple's Beats 1 radio service launch in June, has left Apple, the Financial Times reported Friday Rogers, who joined Apple together with Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine after the company acquired Beats in May 2015, is leaving to work in Europe in an unrelated industry, according to people familiar with the matterApple has … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Down in the dumps? Don’t worry, your brain is still on point
When the grey clouds gather, thinking seems like a real effort. But a bad mood has no bearing on your IQ, whereas a sunny mood seems to make you think faster
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 28 August 2015
10 Ad Blocking Extensions Tested for Best Performance — This test is about the performance of an ad blocker in terms of how quickly it loads a range of ad blocked pages, the maximum amount of memory it uses and … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Chrome to start auto-pausing Flash ads on Sept. 1
Flash, it was nice knowing you The demise of the once ever-present multimedia platform draws nearer with Google's decision to automatically pause "many" Flash ads in its web browser Chrome Chrome won't pause all Flash content — for example, a Flash video you're trying to watch will not be paused, but the surrounding Flash content (usually ads) will. If you want … [Link]
Mashable » Sprouting tiny grass on your head is apparently a thing in China now
So, you want to look like a Chia pet? Lucky for you, that look is trending right now in China. See also: The most confusing clothes at Opening Ceremony are trying real hard A quick search on Taobao shows a fairly broad range of leaf hair pins that you can buy on the marketplace. You can conceal the clips within your … [Link]
Mashable » Polish official is convinced that Nazi gold train is real and dangerous
WARSAW, Poland — A leading Polish cultural official said Thursday he is "convinced" of the existence of a Nazi treasure train that has been missing for 70 years and which two men claim to have found recently. Deputy Culture Minister Piotr Zuchowski also warned treasure hunters in southwestern Poland to stop looking for the "so-called 'gold train'" because it could be … [Link]
Slashdot » ISRO Successfully Launches Satellite Into Geostationary Orbit
vasanth writes: Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) on Thursday cleared all doubts on its cryogenic capabilities, successfully launching the Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D6), placing GSAT-6, a 2,117kg communication satellite in orbit. The GSLV D-6 is the second consecutive successful launch of the GSLV series with indigenous cryogenic upper stage. ISRO had on January 5, 2014 launched GSLV D-5, after … [Link]
Mashable » Blackpool Beach in 1954: The making of a tourist destination
Image: John Chillingworth/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBlackpool, a seaside town in the county of Lancashire, has all the staples of a typical British working class holiday resort: ice cream, donkey rides, saucy postcards, "Kiss Me Quick" hats, Punch and Judy shows on the beach. Only the weather is unreliable.In 1954, Picture Post, a British photojournalism magazine similar to LIFE, sent photographer John Chillingworth … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds feared dead after two boats capsize off Libya
An Associated Press photographer at the scene of the latest migrant disaster says authorities are collecting the bodies of migrants who drowned off the Libyan coastal city of Zuwara. See also: Voices from the Mediterranean: Migrants reveal how they ended up here Authorities were loading bodies in orange bags onto the back of a pickup truck. Workers were seen removing bodies … [Link]
Mashable » This drone-assisted toy Superman is protecting the skies of London
Fear not, Londoners – toy Superman has your back. In what may be one of the greatest drone ideas, YouTube user Barry Craig duct-taped a toy Superman figure to his Phantom 3 and sent it up to patrol the skies above Britain's capital. See also: Drone rudely interrupts man sunbathing on 200-foot-tall wind turbine We don't yet know how many … [Link]
Mashable » There's a fake Goldman Sachs in China now
If China can fake anything, even a chain of Apple Stores, Goldman Sachs shouldn't be too surprised to find it isn't off-limits. That's right — the Goldman Sachs has found its doppelganger in China, except it has nothing to do with the New York-headquartered investment banking firm. It seems Goldman Sachs (Shenzhen) Financial Leasing Co. has been operating since May 2013, … [Link]
Mashable » Remembering the Windows 95 launch and overreacting to Apple's event invites
This past Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the historic launch of Windows 95. See also: The hysteria over Windows 95 launch, 20 years ago To commemorate the occasion, we share our memories of the launch and play a fun round of Guess That Windows Startup Sound on the latest episode of MashTalk. Plus, we overreact to Apple's invitations to … [Link]
Mashable » More than 70 migrants suffocated to death in Austrian truck tragedy
Officials in Austria have said on Friday that 71 bodies were found in the back of a truck near the Hungarian border on Thursday, three people have been arrested. Initial reports had put the death toll at 20. See also: Voices from the Mediterranean: Migrants reveal how they ended up here In an update to media, police said 59 men, eight … [Link]
Mashable » Minty fresh 'Can't Feel My Face' cover is played on dentist equipment
"Can't Feel My Face" is already a chart-topping hit, but now it's destined to be a dentistry anthem too. YouTube user Andrew Huang, previously known for playing pop hits on household items and the Breaking Bad theme song on chemistry equipment, has outdone himself yet again — his latest cover is played entirely on dentist equipment. It sounds silly, but don't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Could do better: How to clean up the world of online reviews
Yelp, Airbnb and Amazon thrive on customer reviews. No wonder so many tech companies are starting to focus on making them more trustworthy
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Mashable » Gas pipeline eruption in Hangzhou sends 'rotten egg' smoke 20 storeys high
A natural gas pipeline burst at a metro construction site in Hangzhou, China, on Friday morning. Dense smoke started pouring out of the 30 cm (11.8 inch) puncture, and filled the air with a rotten egg stench, said local eyewitness reports (link in Chinese). See also: Tourist who snapped selfie at deadly NYC explosion apparently landed a DNC job The force … [Link]
Slashdot » Ocean Cleanup Project Completes Great Pacific Garbage Patch Research Expedition
hypnosec writes: The reconnaissance mission of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, dubbed the Mega Expedition by Ocean Clean, has been concluded. The large-scale cleanup of the area is set to begin in 2020. The primary goal of the Mega Expedition was to accurately determine how much plastic is floating in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This was the first time … [Link]
Mashable » Two suspects arrested over Bangladesh blogger murder
Bangladesh police have arrested two suspects over the murder of secular blogger Niloy Chakrabarti. Chakrabarti was hacked to death at his home in early August by a gang of Islamic militants — the fourth in a string of similar attacks on secular bloggers in the country. See also: Hacking death of third blogger shocks Bangladesh Police arrested Kausar Hossain Khan, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Inside the Booming, Unhinged, and Dangerous Malvertising Menace
mask.of.sanity writes: The Register has a feature on the online malicious advertising (malvertising) menace that has become an explosively potent threat to end-user security on the internet. Experts say advertising networks and exchanges need to vet their customers, and publishers need to vet the third party content they display. Users should also consider script and ad blockers in the interim. … [Link]
Mashable » Dole Food CEO, former top exec ordered to pay $148M
A Delaware judge on Thursday ordered 92-year-old Dole Food CEO David Murdock and a former top lieutenant to pay $148 million in damages for misleading directors and shareholders in a deal that took the company private in 2013. The judge on Thursday said the billionaire businessman, along with former Dole president and chief operating officer C. Michael Carter, breached their fiduciary … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's new Snip app turns your screenshots into stories
Microsoft is finally making screenshots in Windows way more manageable. The company introduced a new way to capture screenshots Thursday called Snip, a standalone app that lets you add your voice and doodles to screen grabs. See also: The 10 best features of Windows 10, in GIFs Snip is a lightweight Windows app that floats at the top of your screen … [Link]
Mashable » High-speed car chase ends with a quick dance party
You’ve stolen a car, the police are on your back and suddenly, your tires blow out. What's your plan? If you're the suspected car thief in Wednesday night's downtown Los Angeles car chase, you turn up whatever's playing on the stereo, step out of the car and rock it out. More specifically, you play Future's "Where Ya At" featuring Drake See … [Link]
Mashable » New fashion museum to show off gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gowns
You’ll soon be able to get an up close look at red carpet gowns worn by Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey The prestigious design school Savannah College of Art and Design, or SCAD, is opening a fashion museum called SCADfash on its Atlanta campus, and its first exhibition will include gowns worn by the pop star and mega mogul Opening Oct. … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Brown owns 14 Burger Kings, but Magic Johnson has 30
You probably know Chris Brown from his rocky R&B career, his high-profile domestic abuse case or maybe even his modest acting career. But on Thursday the artist revealed a side of himself nobody had every seen before: Chris Brown, Burger King proprietor. Brown revealed that he owns 14 Burger King restaurants in an US Weekly feature called "25 Things You Don't … [Link]
Mashable » You can watch condor babies grow up via new cave live stream
The California condor is a feat to behold — the rare breed is the largest bird in North America, with wings spanning up to nine-and-a-half feet. While it's hard to observe the massive bird in its natural environments, live streaming means you can watch along as condor chicks grow up Now, a new web cam from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife … [Link]
Mashable » Chill couple has weed bar and budtender at their wedding
Most people get excited for an open bar at a wedding, but at a wedding in Oregon, guests enjoyed an open weed bar, complete with a knowledgable budtender John Elledge, a professional cannabis cultivator by day, married Whitney Alexander on Aug. 8 at a Christmas tree farm in West Linn, Oregon. And because the event was held on private property, the … [Link]
Mashable » Solar storm may supercharge auroras
Auroras could be super-charged tonight for people as far south as Iowa as a solar storm batters Earth's magnetic field The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center is predicting that there could be "strong to extreme" levels of solar storming activity taking place Thursday night for people in the United States. See also: Amazing red aurora captured by … [Link]
Mashable » Bloomingdale heiress has extremely patronizing Instagram 'rules'
Hayley Bloomingdale, the 29-year-old heiress to Bloomingdale's chain of department stores and an editor for Moda Operandi, has recently published a piece on Vogue.com which instructs readers on certain "rules" to follow when posting photos on Instagram. The only problem with Bloomingdale's piece is that it's, well … kind of mean See also: Move over, squares: Instagram now supports landscape and … [Link]
Slashdot » Research Suggests How Alien Life Could Spread Across the Galaxy
astroengine writes: As astronomical techniques become more advanced, a team of astrophysicists think they will be able to not only detect the signatures of alien life in exoplanetary atmospheres, but also track its relentless spread throughout the galaxy. The research, headed by Henry Lin of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA), assumes that this feat may be possible in a … [Link]
Mashable » Touching ad shows what it really means to lose a life on Australian roads
An ad campaign in Victoria, Australia is attempting to reduce the death toll on the road by pulling heart strings. The state's Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has released a short ad with the tagline "there's no one someone won't miss." It shows a bearded local man, Francisco Cerros, being asked if the statistic of 249 deaths on the roads is … [Link]
Mashable » Let's talk about the Champions League draw: Who moves on?
The UEFA Champions League, which brings together top teams from domestic European soccer leagues for one continental mega-competition, is among the best annual events in all of sports Now, after Thursday night's draw to determine the competition's eight groups, the road to the 2016 Champions League Final in Milan begins to take shape See also: Premier League preview: 20 states of … [Link]
Mashable » Police cancel Australian Border Force operation to check visas on the street
UPDATED: Friday, Aug. 28, 4:25 p.m.: Victoria Police said that the operation to check visas on the streets of Melbourne's city centre had been canceled. "We understand there has been a high level of community interest and concern which has been taken into consideration when making this decision," the statement said. The Victorian Government also issued a statement supporting the police's … [Link]
Mashable » 5 VMA moments that might happen now that we know the seating chart
LOS ANGELES — Let the predictions begin With dozens of celebs scheduled to be trapped in a room together for several hours at the MTV Video Music Awards, we're bound to witness some crazy moments. See also: 2015 MTV VMA performers: Nicki Minaj will open the show again Mashable got a sneak peek at the seating chart for Sunday's ceremony at … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » Stocks or beer?
We’re still off for a few days, in the meantime, here's another oldie but guzzly! [Link]
Mashable » Vine makes it easier to create perfect music loops
Achieving a seamless music loop on Vine used to take some pretty masterful editing on the user's part. But starting Friday, that doesn't have to be the case To that end, Vine announced Snap to Beat, a feature that makes it easy for just about any user to create music loops up to six seconds long with no discernible beginning or … [Link]
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