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 » Whole Foods customer found in a pool of blood after guard's alleged assault
Editor’s note: This post includes graphic images. A Whole Foods security guard in Oakland, California has been "permanently removed" from all of the company's stores after a clash that left a customer lying unconscious in a pool of his own blood The shopper was attempting to buy groceries with an electronic benefit transfer card that gives food stamps benefits Thursday night, … [Link]
Mashable » The refugee crisis: Is Australia's 'stop the boats' policy the answer?
The Australian government has hit back after an editorial in the New York Times slammed Australia's handing of the influx of migrants and refugees traveling to its shores and advised Europe not to follow suit Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said in a statement released Thursday: "No responsible government could stand idly by in the face of these repeated tragedies. Our policies … [Link]
Slashdot » Toyota To Spend $50 Million On Self-Driving Car Tech
An anonymous reader writes: Toyota is the latest automaker to see which way the wind is blowing; they've committed $50 million over the next five years to build research centers for self-driving car technology. They'll be working with both Stanford and MIT, and their immediate goal is to "eliminate traffic casualties." "Research at MIT will focus on 'advanced architectures' that … [Link]
Mashable » Aretha Franklin to film festival: R-E-S-P-E-C-T my concert footage
LOS ANGELES — Aretha Franklin has amazing timing. The Queen of Soul's last-minute legal action — including a 10-minute courtroom phone conference with Franklin herself, THR reported — stopped the Telluride Film festival from showing Amazing Grace, a full-length documentary feature about her double platinum-selling 1972 performance that was scheduled to world premiere Friday night in the Colorado ski resort town. … [Link]
Mashable » Acid attack survivor gets real in YouTube makeup tutorial
In May 2014, Reshma was attacked by her brother-in-law while she was out walking with her sister in Allahabad, India. He threw sulphuric acid on her face, leaving her permanently disfigured. She lost her left eye because of the attack. Here, Reshma creates a PSA about her experience, crafted in the form of a makeup tutorial. She instructs viewers how … [Link]
Mashable » Fiat Chrysler recalling 7,810 Jeep Renegades for hacking risk
If you own a 2015 Jeep Renegade, you might need to patch your software. Late Friday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that they are conducting a voluntary recall of 7,810 2015 Jeep Renegades equipped with 6.5-inch touchscreen radios for a hacking vulnerability. This comes a little over a month after FCA recalled 1.4 Million vehicles equipped with its Uconnect infotainment system … [Link]
Mashable » 10 critical lessons the feds learned from Ferguson protests
The Department of Justice this week has released its full analysis of police action taken during the August 2014 Ferguson protests over the shooting death of black teenager Michael Brown at the hands of white police officer Darren Wilson The 180-plus page document, which can be read below, categorized 48 "findings" and 113 "lessons learned," but highlighted 10 items as most … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Thomson Reuters Open PermID, Blockspring, Plenigo
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 » Snowden: Clinton's Private Email Server Is a 'Problem'
An anonymous reader points out comments from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden in a new interview with Al Jazeera about Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was the U.S. Secretary of State. Snowden said, "Anyone who has the clearances that the Secretary of State has or the director of any top level agency has knows how classified … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » CertainSafe Announces SDK for MicroTokenization and MicroEncryption API
CertainSafe, a global provider of data security solutions, announced the release of the CertainSafe SDK, a platform that gives developers access to its MicroTokenization and MicroEncryption API technology for a simple approach to secure system and application data for both individuals and enterprises. Learn more or sign up here.
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Mashable » Polaroid's $99 ink-free Snap instant camera is a joy of a toy to use
BERLIN — Polaroid's new Snap camera that prints instant photos without ink is so hot right now, it could catch on fire — and it's not even out yet. We played with the $99 10-megapixel Snap camera at the IFA conference here, and if the photos look at least as good as the quality of the Polaroid Zip Instant Photoprinter, the … [Link]
Mashable » It looks like Tim Tebow is about to be an NFL quarterback again
Hey hey, my my, Tim Tebow's NFL career just won't die Stretch out those quads and dust off the ol' prayerful poses, folks, because the father of Tebowing appears all but set to become an NFL quarterback again after making a rather stunning case for his professional life on Thursday See also: Washington's pathetic NFL team self-inflicts the shame it deserves … [Link]
Mashable » Toyota investing $50 million in artificial intelligence for cars
The auto industry's investment in smart self-driving cars just went into higher gear At a press conference in Palo Alto Friday, ">Toyota announced it is investing $50 million and partnering with Stanford and MIT to "accelerate" artificial intelligence research as it relates to self-driving vehicles The company also announced it had tapped Dr. Gill Pratt, who lead the Robotics Challenge at … [Link]
Popular Science » A Stellar Nursery, An Algal Storm, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Mashable » Mixing the perfect drink may be a digital swizzle stick away
BERLIN — I don't drink, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the subtle brilliance of MixStik, a mostly waterproof, digital swizzle stick that actually guides you through mixing complicated cocktails The $39 Kickstarter project is about 10 inches long, is covered in rubber and emits a series of colored lights. In other words, it looks like a toy, but it's … [Link]
Mashable » A little 'Hedgehog' spacecraft might tumble across a comet one day
A tiny robot shaped like a cube and called "Hedgehog" might one day hop, tumble and bounce on a comet or other small body in the solar system Scientists working with NASA are currently testing its concept for the Hedgehog under the space agency's Innovative Advanced Concepts Program, and it seems promising See also: Cosmic hitchhiker: NASA developing space probe to … [Link]
Mashable » Peyton Manning's son joins Broncos warmups, induces NFL awwws
Peyton Manning may be an NFL legend but it's his four-year-old son Marshall who induced awwws across the Internet after joining pops and his Denver Broncos teammates for pre-game stretches on Thursday night As shown in the photos below, young Marshall has some pretty good form. Should we give him the top spot in our 2033 NFL Draft rankings? See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » In New Study, HIV Prevention Pill Truvada Is 100% Effective
An anonymous reader writes: A study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases details the recent trial of a drug named Truvada, which researchers think might excel at preventing HIV infections (abstract). The scientists administered the drug to 657 people at high risk for contracting HIV, including users of injected drugs. At the end of the study, every single subject … [Link]
Popular Science » The New Moto 360 Has Been Revealed
Moto 360 2015 Motorola There are many circular-screened smartwatches coming to market, but the original Moto 360 started the trend last year. Now, Motorola’s introduced the sequel at IFA 2015. The Moto 360 2 (which is actually called just the Moto 360) brings some interesting changes to Motorola’s smartwatch offering. Many of version one’s shortcomings have been addressed in this … [Link]
Mashable » Washington's pathetic NFL team self-inflicts the shame it deserves
Once upon a time, some 30 years ago, the nation's capital had a successful NFL franchise with a Hall of Fame coach and owner, Super Bowl wins of which to boast and genuine stars for whom the fans could root The team was a model of efficiency and success; it was the very antithesis of dysfunction. The franchise's nickname — a … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer captures the honest beauty of home births
Wanting to capture the moment when your child enters the world is natural for most parents, but one couple found that is was also an opportunity to help other would-be moms and dads. Brazilian photographer Gustavo Gomes and his girlfriend Priscila Bochi chose to have a home birth after watching the documentary, O Renascimento do Parto. Gomes, with Bochi's permission, decided … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Magical “Floating Card” Illusion Will Confound You [Video]
Impressive. Most impressive. [StatusSilver] The post This Magical “Floating Card” Illusion Will Confound You [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » From Plankton to World: A Thank You Would Be Nice
BBC Earth has teamed up with the SpongeBob SquarePants team to plunge deep into the oceans and take a look at why Plankton might be the most important life form on this planet. What, humans aren’t the most important life forms? They might be in our heads, but we’re not all that important… except to ourselves! [BBC Earth] The post … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is Exactly How Important Soil Is To Life On Earth
Devil Worm Courtesy Ghent University We’ve long known some bacteria can withstand the intense heat and crushing pressure miles below the Earth’s surface, but the apex predator of this subterranean food chain was a surprising find: The devil worm can survive more than two miles underground. When we think of biodiversity, usually our minds conjure up colorful lush images of … [Link]
Mashable » A dad found a genius way to recycle the crayons left on restaurant tables
Sometimes, big movements can be activated by the tiniest spark. In this case, it was a handful of restaurant crayons. Bryan Ware was at dinner with his family in 2011 when he noticed his kids coloring with crayons that had been placed on the table for them. Ware wondered aloud what happened to the restaurant crayons once children were done with … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cane toad’s own killing strategy could be deployed against it
Tadpoles eat eggs of their own species – but also poison the water to suppress competitors. This could be used to control the invasive species population
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Darth Vader’s Meditation Chamber [Comic]
If you’ve played Witcher III, you know what this is about! 🙂 [Source: ActionTrip Comics | Like ActionTrip on Facebook] The post Darth Vader’s Meditation Chamber [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can Buy And Fly A Tiny Millennium Falcon Drone
Millennium Falcon Quadcopter Air Hogs There is likely no more iconic spaceship this side of the USS Enterprise than the Millennium Falcon. Han Solo’s smuggling vessel, capably co-piloted by Chewbacca and later flown by Lando Calrissian, is as beautiful as a deliberately ugly machine gets. In preparation for its return in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the toy-maker Air Hogs … [Link]
Slashdot » Bugzilla Breached, Private Vulnerability Data Stolen
darthcamaro writes: Mozilla today publicly announced that secured areas of bugzilla, where non-public zero days are stored, were accessed by an attacker. The attacker got access to as many as 185 security bugs before they were made public. They say, "We believe they used that information to attack Firefox users." The whole hack raises the issue of Mozilla's own security, … [Link]
Popular Science » Toyota Wants Crash-Proof Cars, But Don't Call Them 'Self-Driving'
Google's modified self-driving Toyota Prius Google The Toyota Motor Company has been conspicuously absent from most of the buzz surrounding self-driving cars in recent years (not counting Google's fleet of modified, self-driving Toyota Priuses). That's for good reason—it doesn’t totally believe in them. Toyota has indicated all along that it would be focusing its efforts on advanced driver-assistance, rather than … [Link]
Popular Science » Navigation Device Lets You Feel Your Way Through A City
The Animotus Device Courtesy of Adam Spiers Navigating through a crowded city like New York or London can be a challenge, especially for those who are visually impaired. Adam Spiers, a postdoc in robotics at Yale University, set out to create a tool that helps visually impaired individuals easily follow navigation instructions. His tool, a 3D printed device called Animotus, … [Link]
Mashable » About 35,000 walruses are crammed onto beaches in a tiny Alaska village
There is nothing straightforward and typical about massive walrus haul outs in Alaska, which have become an annual event as sea ice retreats earlier each summer. An ongoing haul out event at Point Lay, Alaska, has featured thousands of walruses one day, followed by none a few days later, and now tens thousands again In fact, this haul out may be … [Link]
Mashable » Earth has lost half of its trees to humans
A new global census of all the trees on Earth estimates that more than 3 trillion call this "pale blue dot" home. But the total number of trees on the planet has dropped by almost 50% since human civilization began The study is billed as the most accurate inventory of Earth's tree population to date, revealing that there are 3.04 trillion … [Link]
Slashdot » Brady Forrest Talks About Building a Hardware Startup (Video)
Brady Forrest is co-author of The Hardware Startup: Building Your Product, Business, and Brand. He has extensive experience building both products and startups, including staffing, financing, and marketing. If you are thinking or dreaming about doing a startup, you should not only watch the video to "meet" Brady, but read the transcript for more info than the video covers. 
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Popular Science » A British Man Built A Chariot Out Of Drones
Swarm Man Vehicle Screenshot by author, from YouTube “Never intended for making a significant journey or flying much above head height” reads the disclaimer below the video of “Swarm Man.” The aircraft looks improbable – the kind of machine a middle schooler would sketch out, then attempt to build from old childhood toys. It features no less than 54 counter-rotating … [Link]
Mashable » In Panasonic's smart home future, I'm wearing digital make-up
BERLIN — I entered Panasonic's IFA booth as me, a 27-year-old man, and within seconds I was transformed into a virtually unrecognizable female with make-up — and all I did was look into a mirror. The magic mirror you see in front of me in the photo above is Panasonic's generically named "Interactive Mirror," a concept product the company dreamed up … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman From the Perspective of a Phantom 3 Drone [Video]
From Barry Craig: So, I duct taped a Superman figure to my Phantom 3 and flew it over Victoria Park. Glorious! [Barry Craig] The post Superman From the Perspective of a Phantom 3 Drone [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hawk’s invisible force shield protects hummingbird from jays
Small birds can be protected from a predator by the presence of an even bigger predator, which creates a no-go zone
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Mashable » Hulk is the next Marvel superhero to change identities, and it's totally awesome
LOS ANGELES — It's not going to be a Banner year for the Hulk. The Big Guy is just the latest Marvel superhero to change identities, the comic-book publisher announced Friday. He'll go from Bruce Banner to Amadeus Cho, a 19-year-old boy genius — and that's significant for a couple of reasons. SEE ALSO: Marvel assembles first all-female Avengers team, the … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch Beyoncé and the rest of Made in America live this weekend
If you can't join Beyoncé at her unofficial public birthday party this weekend — Budweiser's Jay-Z curated Made in America Festival — have no fear: You can still watch Queen Bey live from the comfort of your own home. (And don't you dare say nepotism got her the headlining gig; Beyoncé is a national treasure.) You can also check out The … [Link]
Popular Science » Samsung Shows Off At IFA 2015 With Gear S2, SmartThings Hub, And More
Samsung Gear S2 Xavier Harding The Gear S2 will bring added competition to the smartwatch scene Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, or IFA for short, is the biggest tech trade show in Europe (not to mention one of the oldest). It's a place where numerous leading tech companies come to show off their latest and greatest devices. IFA 2015, held this week, … [Link]
Slashdot » 20+ Chinese Android Smartphones Models Come With Pre-Installed Malware
An anonymous reader writes: Security researchers from G DATA have published research (PDF) into Android phones produced in China, which found that a large number of devices ship with pre-installed malware and spyware. Affected models include the Xiaomi MI3, Huawei G510, Lenovo S860, Alps A24, Alps 809T, Alps H9001, Alps 2206, Alps PrimuxZeta, Alps N3, Alps ZP100, Alps 709, Alps … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout Shelter: Single Mom’s Edition
And now for this week’s insane Fallout: Shelter pic, we have, um, no words. Just no words for this. (Imgur) The post Fallout Shelter: Single Mom’s Edition appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Star babies: Space photo shows beautiful cosmic nursery
A nursery for young stars shines in pink and gold in a newly-released image, taken by a large telescope in the Southern Hemisphere The Prawn Nebula glows by the light of the hot young stars sheltered within the gas and dust of this star-forming region of the cosmos, about 6,000 light-years from Earth. See also: Galaxies, nebula and stars: 13 award-winning … [Link]
Mashable » Colorful smoothies have never looked this beautiful
For artists, design flows into every aspect of daily life. The morning smoothie is no exception. That's the beauty behind Swedish-born art director Hedvig Astrom Kushner's "Pantone Smoothies" series, for which she pairs her healthy smoothies with their corresponding Pantone color codes. See also: 6 ways to hack smoothies without that clunky blender 
Image: pantone smoothiesAstrom Kusher tells Mashable that her … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music service isn't making us use the Music app
Despite a major redesign and an all-new streaming service, iPhone users did not use the default music app on their phones more in July, according to new data from analytics firm ComScore The ComScore stats ranked Apple Music as the 14th most widely used app across iOS and Android in the U.S., reaching 24.1% of users. That's actually below where Apple's … [Link]
Popular Science » Finally, A Classy Cup For Sipping Whisky In Space
A cup for drinking whisky in space Open Space Agency, via New York Times Apart from blasting away on a rocket or a spaceplane, there's a gentler way to get to into low Earth orbit. For the leisurely space tourist, giant balloons could one day carry you into space with a cocktail in your hand. And if that day ever … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Simplifies Design Process For 3D Printing
An anonymous reader writes: New software out of MIT and the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel takes CAD files and automatically builds visual models that users can alter with simple, visual sliders. It works by computing myriad design variations before a user asks for them. When the CAD file is loaded, the software runs through a host of size variations … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Parse Expands IoT SDKs to Include Atmel, Broadcom, Intel, and TI
Parse has announced the expansion of its line of IoT SDKs to include Atmel, Broadcom, Intel, and Texas Instruments (TI). The company announced the launch of Parse for IoT at the F8 Facebook developer conference held earlier this year. Parse for IoT is a new line of SDKs designed for constrained hardware environments. Developers can use these SDKs to build … [Link]
Mashable » Dog is so incredibly nervous for the arrival of the new baby
Charlie the dog is just trying his best to hold it together. Because babies are stressful beasts But when his babysitter shows him a pile of baby blankets, and tells him that his little sister Sadie is coming home from the hospital tomorrow, Charlie just can't handle it anymore. His confusion and nerves get the better of him And he … [Link]
Mashable » 'Beasts of No Nation' trailer is a terrifying glimpse at life as a child soldier
The new trailer for Beasts of No Nation will chill you right to the bone Starring Idris Elba, the film tells the fictional story of a young West African boy who forced to become a child soldier. Elba plays the cruel leader of the group of child soldiers in the war film, which was directed by Cary Fukunaga See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Vatican won't allow transgender people to become godparents
The Vatican will not permit transgender Catholics to be recognized by the church as godparents, according to a Spanish bishop who recently sought clarity on the matter See also: When my abortion is forgiven by the Catholic church, I will be free Rafael Zornoza Boy, bishop of the diocese of Cadiz and Ceuta, wrote in a blog post this week that … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know to become an expert US Open spectator
The 135th US Open is in full swing and hardcore and casual fans alike are flocking to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens to cheer on their favorite players. We put together a list of pretty much everything you need to know if you’re planning on making the trip to 2015’s final Grand Slam event. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BB-8 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero is Now Available for Purchase
You know you want a BB-8 droid of your own, and now you can finally order one. $149.99 from Amazon.com. Over the years, the magic of Star Wars has always lived on screen and in our imaginations. Thanks to our advancements in technology, we’ve made it possible to bring a new part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens into your … [Link]
Mashable » A much-needed Chrome update will save more battery and memory
The Google Chrome browser has received a lot of flak for its sluggish, battery-draining performance, but it seems like Google may have a remedy. Google announced Chrome 45, an update designed increase speed and save battery life, on Friday in a blog post. This is the latest in a series of improvements designed to make Chrome run more smoothly, especially on … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Windows Could Help Power Buildings
Lucas123 writes: Several companies are now beginning to roll out translucent photovoltaic films or solar cells embedded in windows that can supplement a significant amount of energy in the buildings where they're used. SolarWindow Technologies, for example, is preparing to launch a transparent product made with organic PVs, while another company, Solaria, is cutting solar cells into thin strips and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Home Of Codebreaking: Three Days At Bletchley Park (Part 2)
“Bletchley Park – Draco2008” by Draco2008 from UK – Bletchley Park. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/~ Following our visit to the National Museum of Computing (see Part 1), we returned the next day for Bletchley Park proper. It’s a deceptively huge visitor facility which begins with two brief exhibition galleries designed as an introduction to the context … [Link]
Mashable » 19 travel destinations for 2016 — and what to read while you're there
It’s never too soon to start planning your next trip. It's always good to have something to look forward to, and taking one trip invariably leads us to start thinking of the next one. We've rounded up 19 top travel destinations for 2015-2016 based on U.S. News and World Report's "best places to visit," and paired them with a few books … [Link]
Mashable » 8 magical facts we learned about Beyoncé from her family's birthday tribute
What do you give the woman who has everything? For Beyoncé's family, the answer is a sentimental playlist Friends and family of the superstar singer each picked a song to pay tribute to her, adding a short blurb explaining why they chose their choices. Even 3-year-old Blue Ivy got in on the action. (Her pick: "Part of Your World" from The … [Link]
Popular Science » Snap Drone Is Designed For Crash Landings
Snap Drone Vantage Robotics By the sixth second of his first flight, Orville Wright was probably already past the thrill of flying and worried about how, exactly, he was going to land. After takeoff, landings are the hardest part of flying, a delicate balance of reducing speed and approaching the ground without slamming into it. A brand new drone, the … [Link]
Mashable » The feds now need a warrant to track your phone, but police don't
The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it will require several federal agencies including the FBI to obtain a warrant before pinpointing the location of a cellphone, but the new policy doesn't apply to police The new policy also curbs what information federal agents are allowed to collect from cellphones, and how long they can legally store it See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » $415 Million Settlement Approved In Tech Worker Anti-Poaching Case
An anonymous reader writes: Adobe, Apple, Google, and Intel have been embroiled in a high-profile court case accusing them of creating anti-poaching agreements in an attempt to keep tech industry salaries under control. Now, Judge Lucy Koh has ruled that the $415 million settlement against the tech giants is fair, and will stand. Koh also cut in half the amount … [Link]
Mashable » Boeing's new spaceship to bring humans into orbit is now called Starliner
Boeing’s spacecraft designed to bring humans to and from space over the next two years officially has a name The private spaceflight company announced on Friday that the spacecraft, previously just called the CST-100, will now be called the "CST-100 Starliner." See also: NASA to Congress: This is what happens if you skimp on funding "When we were looking for a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mental health apps let you access therapy from your smartphone
Apps that let users talk to human therapists or keep tabs on their own mental state are making therapy more accessible and affordable
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Mashable » Someone painted all the bins in this town to look like minions
LONDON — Residents of Peacehaven, East Sussex woke up to a surprise earlier this week when an unknown prankster painted bins all across the town to look like minions See also: Minions prove they're evil, beat up helpless dog The friendly yellow bins, which have obviously picked up the name "binions," can be found all across Peacehaven and, although no one … [Link]
Slashdot » Some Uber Ride Data Publicly Accessible Through Google
itwbennett writes: On Thursday, ZDNet reported that Uber ride data had leaked into Google search results. Zach Minors confirms in this article that a "site-specific Google search for trip.uber.com produced dozens of links to Uber rides that have been completed and cancelled, in countries around the world including the U.S., England, Russia, France and Mexico. Each link leads to a … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hardy is apparently the new favo(u)rite to play James Bond
Idris Elba fans, please look away Rumblings are growing that Mad Max: Fury Road star Tom Hardy might be the next James BondBoyleSports, an Irish bookmaker site, shows that betters are predicting that Hardy will land the coveted spy role when Daniel Craig decides to step down. "The Mad Max actor is now 4/1 from 6/1 to become the new 007 … [Link]
Mashable » Smart insole counts your steps and keeps your toes warm
BERLIN — Everyone is fixated on how far you walk or run and how many steps you've climbed, but who is worried about your feet and if they feel safe or, at least, warm? Digitsole is, apparently. The company unveiled its latest Digitsole at IFA. It not only tracks activity, but actually heats up. The Digitsole Warm Series insoles, which come … [Link]
Popular Science » Tumbling 'Hedgehog' Robot Will Roll Around On A Comet
This year, mankind landed softly on a comet for the first time ever. Things didn't go quite as planned—the Philae lander wasn't able to secure itself to the surface of the comet—but the mission has still managed to return a wealth of information. Now scientists want to take it one step further by not only landing on a comet, but … [Link]
Mashable » Man celebrates lonely bachelor party after everyone's flights were cancelled
Bachelor parties are supposed to be fun. A night out with the guys — one last hurrah before the groom-to-be ties the not. Well this bachelor party is just sad. Sad and lonely Robbie Chernow flew to Chicago from New York City in order to celebrate his friend Jake's bachelor party, but unfortunately, nobody else showed up. According to his posts … [Link]
Mashable » Arctic sea ice plummeting toward 3rd or 4th-lowest extent on record
Arctic sea ice extent is nearing its seasonal minimum, and based on recent trends it is likely to rank as the 3rd or 4th-lowest extent on record since satellite records began in 1979, the National Snow and Ice Date Center (NSIDC) said Wednesday There is also a chance that the 2015 minimum sea ice extent — which measures the area covered … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is way quirkier when drawn like 'Bob's Burgers'
Brace yourself: Burgers are coming. Westeros would be a much nicer place if its citizens were a little less murderous and a little more eccentric and weird like the characters on Bob's Burgers. See also: 'Game of Thrones' assembles as the Avengers Imgur user CarlosDanger101 added a little lighthearted fun to the serious personalities on Game of Thrones by reimagining them … [Link]
Slashdot » Pentagon Halts Work at Labs For Dangerous Pathogens After Anthrax Scare
An anonymous reader writes: The Pentagon announced yesterday it is issuing a moratorium on work at nine different biodefense labs after live anthrax was discovered outside containment at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The facility was discovered to have been shipping live anthrax specimens — instead of dead ones — to other labs. Work can only begin again after the … [Link]
Mashable » NASA envisions sending data to Earth with laser beams
NASA spacecraft may soon be able to beam their data home to Earth blazingly fast — with lasers! In space, a slow data connection means more than just annoyingly long video-loading times. It can cause frustration and mistakes on the International Space Station, according to a new NASA study — and it's forcing scientists to wait 16 months to get all … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hardy's dog was his date for the 'Legend' movie premiere
Turns out, dogs aren't just man's best friend — they're man's best movie date, too Tom Hardy proved his excellence on Thursday by bringing his dog Woody to the UK premiere of his upcoming film, Legend. Because sometimes you need your pooch's support to face the critics See also: Tom Hardy is apparently the new favo(u)rite to play James Bond 
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Mashable » Billy Eichner and Anna Kendrick jump for joy in new 'Billy on the Street' trailer
Billy on the Street is coming back, and Billy Eichner is in his purest, frenzied form chasing unsuspecting New Yorkers down and screaming about how relatable Emma Stone is Billy demands to know why Julianne Moore would appear on his show and brings Tina Fey, Chris Pratt and Bill Hader along for the ride The new season premiers on truTV … [Link]
Mashable » This baby attempting to dance is all of us right now
In our most recent edition of Children Falling Over, we bring you an adorable toddler, who has some seriously good dance moves. Unfortunately, toddlers aren't really known for their balance and grace, and well, she takes a bit of a dive while busting some moves to "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor. Don't worry, though; judging by this more … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Get This $3,999 Millennium Falcon Bed for Force Friday
Today is Force Friday, so all we see on the web this morning are posts about awesome new Star Wars toys and merchandise. Amazon has a section dedicated to the event. Thinkgeek has one too. And Pottery Barn is selling a Millennium Falcon bed for just *ahem* $3,999. Yes, this is for a single bed… for children. Ouch. Jump into … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS – First Order Stormtrooper Helmet from Anovos
I just pre-ordered this AWESOME Force Awakens First Order Stormtropper helmet from Anovos, and I hate myself… but just a little bit. I’m sure it’ll quickly pass. I’m also poorer by $200, but it could be worse: if you order in October, the price will go up to $249.95. 
Estimated shipping date: January 2016. This 1:1 scale costume accessory consists … [Link]
Mashable » Drowned Syrian boy Aylan Kurdi laid to rest in his home city
A Syrian woman and her two young sons who drowned on a desperate voyage from Turkey to Greece were buried Friday in their hometown of Kobani, returning to the conflict-torn Syrian Kurdish region they had fled. With the burial of his family, Abdullah Kurdi abandoned any thought of leaving his homeland again. See also: If this photo doesn't make you care … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to a beachy playlist by Tanlines and pretend summer’s never ending
Summer’s almost over, and we can't even. To cope with the impending death of this magical BBQ- and beach-laden season, we decided to just pretend it's not happening. Ignorance is bliss, my friends. So we had experimental, oft-tropical-infused indie duo Tanlines put together some picks for beach lounging — or at least pretending you're doing so. Tanlines, a.k.a Jesse Cohen and … [Link]
Mashable » Dyson brings ultraviolet humidifier and mite-sucking vacuum to the U.S.
BERLIN — Dyson has developed a pretty good strategy for selling you new gear: reveal some disgusting truths about your existing environment and solutions and then show how they can, potentially, solve them. See also: Samsung's SmartThings launches a powerful, privacy-friendly hub On Friday at IFA, Dyson showed off its two newest get-the-yuck out technologies: A humidifier that uses ultraviolet light … [Link]
Slashdot » An Idea For Software's Industrial Revolution
An anonymous reader writes: Tech company Code Valley makes the bold claim that a software industrial revolution may be imminent (PDF). They propose shifting developers from the coding domain (current software development practice) to a "design-domain," where the emphasis is no longer on writing code, but on decentralized design – code becomes simply a by-product of this collaboration. In this … [Link]
Mashable » China dog lovers pay thousands for luxury pet funerals
Warning: Graphic images below. When Beijing resident Peter Long had to put down his dog Bella, he paid extra to have her cremated alone rather than with other dogs. The decision bumped the price from RMB 300 ($47) to RMB 1,300 ($205), and it came with a disturbing extra perk: photo evidence. The animal hospital sent photos of Bella’s body to … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of refugees are defying police and marching right out of Hungary
Thousands of people began a defiant march along a major roadway outside Budapest on Friday in an effort to leave Hungary as a refugee crisis inside the country continues to deteriorate, according to estimates from journalists travelling with the group. Most are Syrian refugees who have fled the bloody civil war that has gripped their home country for years. They … [Link]
Mashable » You might mistake LG's 360-degree Bluetooth speaker for a bottle of milk
BERLIN — Bluetooth speakers come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but LG's newest one will have you doing a double take. At LG's IFA booth, the company had on display its SoundPop 360, a Bluetooth speaker with 360-degree sound that looks like a glass milk bottle. See also: Sony's smart home vision is a sci-fi nerd's dream LG says … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Attention Police [Comic]
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Mashable » An adorable GoPro peek into the first day of kindergarten
The first day of school is a real bummer when you're a high school senior. But for a fresh-eyed kindergarten student, the classroom is a colorful new world. At Parkway School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, a sweet little kindergartener named Adrianna strapped on a GoPro right before heading out to her exciting first day at Craig Elementary School. See … [Link]
Mashable » Rude Roomba is no match for this lazy yellow lab
Some animals hate vacuums, others take them for a spin — this dog could seriously care less This poor yellow lab was just minding its own business, taking a sweet, afternoon nap when someone decided to turn on the Roomba. Clearly the weekend started a little early for this dog. Dog is so incredibly nervous for the arrival of the … [Link]
Mashable » No one is as effortlessly cool as Travis Barker's kids going back to school
Travis Barker's kids have won the cool lottery and it's not fair. Th Blink-182 drummer and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler have been busy getting their kids Alabama, age 9, and Landon, age 11, ready for their first day of school, but it looks like the proud parents have nothing to worry about. See also: 22 emo songs that helped you … [Link]
Mashable » LG's Rolly Keyboard that furls into a stick is pricey and no fun to type on
BERLIN — It seems I have an affinity for trying out keyboards that are hard to type on. I'm a big fan of products that are compact and can transform. So when I heard about LG's collapsible Rolly Keyboard that furls into an easily-transportable stick, I knew I had to try it out. After all, the worst part about typing on … [Link]
Mashable » 15 brilliant GIFs from Malibu’s #BestSummerEver
Summer may be drawing to a close, but we want to deliver some extra sunshine. That’s why we’ve picked our favorite footage from Malibu’s #BestSummerEver and turned them into GIFs – especially for you! From Tom’s pranks to Ceara’s party tricks, Maddie’s moves and Mike’s jamming, these guys have had some amazing Malibu moments over the last few months. In short, … [Link]
Mashable » Harry Styles schools fans on bad grammar
LONDON — Not content with making his name as an animal rights activist, Harry Styles has taken on the role of mass educator See also: Harry Styles told fans not to go to SeaWorld, and they listened Along with keeping Directioners overwhelmed and entertained at the band's Philadelphia show this week, Harry went above and beyond his call of duty to … [Link]
Slashdot » Cheap Smartphones Quietly Becoming Popular In the US
An anonymous reader writes: Bloomberg reports that ZTE and its cheap Android smartphones have been grabbing more and more of the market in the U.S. It's not that the phones are particularly good — it's that they're "good enough" for the $60 price tag. The company has moved up to fourth among smartphone makers, behind Apple, Samsung and LG. That … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify generously translates its privacy policy into plain English
Spotify updated its privacy policy on Thursday in an attempt to quell concern about the company's efforts to collect and share data about its users. In a lengthy blog post, CEO Daniel Ek conceded that the company had made its policy difficult to understand, but stopped short of admitting that the policy itself was a problem. "When our new Privacy Policy … [Link]
Mashable » The hobbits of the Shire now have a place to live in 'Minecraft'
“In a blocky hole in the blocky ground there lived a blocky hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of blocky worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing blocky in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a blocky hobbit-hole, and that means blocky comfort." J.R.R. Tolkien's … [Link]
Mashable » Janet Jackson's smooth new song will make you feel 'Unbreakable'
Janet Jackson wants you to know that her love is unbreakable The singer recently released a new single, which shares a name with her upcoming album. Though the track starts off slow, with retrospective lyrics like "I lived through my mistakes/It's just a part of growing," it eventually builds into a dance-worthy jam reminiscent of Jackson's earlier work See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Still want The Ram? Roll the dice for Destiny's most sought-after helmet
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]
Slashdot » ThinkGeek Opens First Physical Store In Orlando
New submitter Enderxeno writes with news that on September 25th, geek merchandise retailer ThinkGeek will open its first brick-and-mortar store in Orlando, Florida. The store will open in a mall, and the company will be running it with the help of GameStop, who bought ThinkGeek back in June. The new store will have a 3,000 square foot space that used … [Link]
Mashable » What we saw at Stephen Colbert's last 'Late Show' trial run
Stephen Colbert completed the last of several test shows Thursday night at New York's Ed Sullivan Theater. Since August 27, the comedian has been performing mock telecasts for live audiences in preparation for Tuesday's premiere of Late Show with Stephen Colbert. While the shows won't be broadcast, they still proceeded with all the bustle and flair that accompany one-take, quick-turnaround productions. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple patent envisions fuel cell battery that could power a smartphone for weeks
Quick, what's your No. 1 qualm about smartphones? Chances are, you said "battery life." Most smartphones today, even high-end ones, barely last a day of heavy use. Apple is looking to fix that problem with a new patent, filed in March and published Sept. 3, that describes a "fuel cell system for a portable computing device." See also: iOS 9 will … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' season 9 is going to be the most epic yet. Here's why
Warning: This post contains garden-variety spoilers as well as possible extreme spoilers. As of Saturday, the return of Doctor Who is a mere two weeks away — and there's still so much we don't know about it. Most episodes in the series' forthcoming ninth season don't even have official titles, let alone descriptions. Ten years after the show rebooted to worldwide … [Link]
Slashdot » Science Teacher Arrested After Crashing Drone At US Open
An anonymous reader writes: We all had that science teacher growing up — the one who took his classroom experiments a little too far. The one with the potato cannon. The one who made you wonder how he didn't get into trouble in his spare time. Well, it's finally happened for one science teacher from New York City. The 26-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » Kentucky county issues first same-sex marriage license
James Yates and William Smith became the first gay couple to receive a marriage license in Rowan County, Kentucky, on Friday morning after a defiant county clerk was jailed for refusing to issue licenses to same-sex couples. Kim Davis, the county clerk in Rowan, has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples for weeks, despite a Supreme Court ruling … [Link]
Mashable » Old campaign websites were the bomb dot com
Pull up a chair, teens. Gather round. Let me tell you about a time, not that long ago, known as the Dawn of the Internet. Websites took forever, videos loaded as QuickTime files and there was a thing called "word art." See also: The Class of 2019 has never licked a postage stamp (and more reasons to feel old) Yes, youths. … [Link]
Popular Science » 70th VJ Parade Shows Off China's Latest Military Tech, And A Big Job Cut
DF-21D CCTV The infamous DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile finally makes its public debut… and gets overshadowed by its DF-26 big brother (see below). The numbers are in for China's big day. In memory of the 20 million Chinese soldiers and civilians who died in World War II, 12,000 troops (including 1,000 members of 17 foreign militaries), 500 military vehicles, and … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what you should binge-watch this Labor Day weekend
Congratulations, America — you've made it through the week. And waiting for you at the end, hopefully, is a much-deserved holiday. It's been a while since the last federally-sanctioned three-day weekend, so you'd be forgiven for wanting to do nothing but plant yourself in front of the TV … without having to sift through the endless offerings of streaming services like … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA To 'Lasso' a Comet To Hitchhike Across the Solar System
evilviper writes: Traveling around space can require a lot of fuel, to help fight the fuel bill NASA has a spacecraft concept that would hitch a free ride on one of the many comets and asteroids traveling across our solar system. Comet Hitchhiker, developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, would feature a reusable tether system to replace the need for … [Link]
Mashable » How to see museums' weird and rare treasures for free this September
A full-sized car made from pop-can pull-tabs. Taylor Swift’s concert costumes. Intricate artwork made from buckets-o-bugs. These are just some of the objects you can see — for free — during Smithsonian magazine’s 11th nationwide Museum Day Live! on Saturday, Sept. 26. See also: 26 weird museums to visit for the ultimate American road trip The event is designed for those … [Link]
Slashdot » New Cellphone Surveillance Safeguards Imposed On Federal Law Enforcement
Earthquake Retrofit writes: The NPR website has an interesting story that the Justice Department says it will beef up legal requirements for using cell-site simulators. It includes a rare picture of the device and refers to them as dirt boxes. From the story: "Under the new policy, federal investigators will be required to get a warrant from a judge demonstrating … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on The OxyLED Wireless Motion-Sensing LED Lights
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some amazing deals on the OxyLED Wireless Motion-Sensing LED Lights. The more you buy, the more you save! Each of these is usually priced at $15.99! -Buy one: $9.99 (Save $6.00 use promo code: 1T02OFF6) -Buy two: $18.99 (Save $12.99 use promo code: 2T02OF13) -Buy three: $26.99 (Save $20.98 use … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Might Be the Best Zero Suit Samus Cosplay Ever [Pics]
Russia-based Cosplayer Tniwe looks absolutely phenomenal as Samus from the Metroid franchise, and the pictures from Aku 悪 look totally perfect too! Wow. Just wow. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Zerg Hydralisk (From StarCraft) Cosplay at Otakuthon 2015 [Video]
Cosplayer Dadboy made this amazing Zerg Hydralisk costume and strolled around the Otakuthon 2015 convention last month in Montreal. Sure, no one seemed really afraid of him at the con, but I wouldn’t wear this while taking my dog for a walk. It’s just asking for trouble. [MKTK1] The post Amazing Zerg Hydralisk (From StarCraft) Cosplay at Otakuthon 2015 [Video] … [Link]
Mashable » Brooklyn Beckham scores a Vogue cover, Victoria is super proud
LONDON — Prepare yourselves people, Brooklyn Beckham has landed his first ever Vogue cover and will be gracing the front page of Miss Vogue UK's October issue, out next week. See also: David Beckham is now BFFs with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna The latest rung on Brooklyn's ladder to superstardom sent mama Becks straight to the Internet, letting everyone know … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's smart home vision is a sci-fi nerd's dream
BERLIN — What does the smart home look like? Right now, it's mostly smartphone-controlled light bulbs, speakers, cameras and other appliances. It's exciting stuff, but undeniably uninspiring. Sony's Life Space UX, the company's model smart home of the future, if you will, is closer to what a smart home should look like: a harmonious blending of technology and furniture that's aesthetically … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 4 September 2015
Lessig for President — it’s time. Is a Cambrian Explosion Coming for Robotics? (PDF) — interesting list of drivers, including wireless tech, battery efficiency, and worldwide data storage. How Oldschool Graphics Worked (YouTube) — video series on how 80s computer … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Beginning Spring – $22.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Beginning Spring" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-09-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Auto polo was like Mad Max for the country club set
1928Two cars collide during an auto polo match in Fort Myers, Florida.Image: Robert Sennecke/ullstein bild/Getty ImagesIt combines all the dangers and excitement of a bullfight, a football game and a ride in an aeroplane.Technical World Magazine, March 1913Given that early automobiles were marketed as replacement horses, it was inevitable that the game of auto-polo would be invented.A degree of credit must … [Link]
Mashable » Britain says it will take in 'thousands more' Syrian refugees
LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron announced Friday morning that the UK will take in thousands more Syrian refugees, a day after pressure mounted on the British government to take more action See also: Here's how you can help during the refugee crisis in Europe Speaking at a press conference in Portugal, Cameron didn't commit to a figure, but said more … [Link]
Mashable » XYZ Printing puts 3D scanning in the palm of your hand
BERLIN — XYZ Printing has made a name for itself creating 3D printers that can output edible goods, but now the company wants in on the other side of the 3D process: image capture. At IFA 2015, the company introduced a $199 handheld 3D scanner. The stylish "U"-shaped device connects to your computer via a USB 3.0 connection. As you wave … [Link]
Slashdot » For Future Wearable Devices, the Network Could Be You
angry tapir writes: Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have found a way for wearable devices to communicate through a person's body instead of the air around it. Their work could lead to devices that last longer on smaller batteries and don't give away secrets as easily as today's systems do. From the Computerworld story: "A team led … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees in Hungary are stuck on train to nowhere
A day after leaving the central train station in Budapest aboard a train they hoped was bound for Germany, hundreds of refugees remained onboard, locked in a tense standoff with police. Police stood alongside the train in Bicske, a town northwest of Budapest that holds one of the country's five camps for asylum seekers — facilities the migrants want to avoid … [Link]
Mashable » This illustrator is raising mental health awareness by drawing conditions as monsters
LONDON – A UK-based illustrator is creating a series of drawings that aim to raise mental health awareness – by depicting different disorders and conditions as monsters. Toby Allen's Real Monsters series is a collection of 16 illustrations (with another eight in the pipeline) that tackle everything from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder. See also: Woman addresses … [Link]
Mashable » 3 new crewmembers arrive at International Space Station
The International Space Station just got a little more crowded Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Volkov and Kazakh cosmonaut Aidyn Aimbetov docked at the Space Station in their Russian-made Soyuz spacecraft at 3:39 a.m. ET Friday, bringing the total number of people on the orbiting outpost up to nine. The crew were making final checks before opening the … [Link]
Mashable » How much more does Lululemon have to fail before customers bail?
Lululemon is many things: an athletic clothing brand known for its cult-like following, a retailer of expensive yoga pants, a company faced with one controversy after another But there is one thing that Lululemon is not known for: affordable, quality products On Tuesday Lululemon announced it was redesigning legging length, color and silhouette, adding four new pant styles and categorizing them … [Link]
Mashable » Roll with the Empire in Stormtrooper-inspired Uber cars
Yes, your childhood dreams are coming to life. In honor of "Force Friday," the first day toys for the new Star Wars movie are available for purchase, New Yorkers will be able to take a ride in an Uber designed to look like a Stormtrooper Hot Wheels car See also: Hands on with the incredible Star Wars BB-8 by Sphero Uber … [Link]
Mashable » Parrot Zik 3 headphones get smartwatch upgrade
BERLIN — Parrot's ultra-stylish Philippe Starck-designed Bluetooth headphones are getting a digital upgrade. The latest model, called Zik 3, looks very much like the last edition, but this one adds adaptive noise canceling and the ability to play music direct from wearable devices like the Apple Watch and Android Wear devices. The new headphones were unveiled Friday morning at IFA 2015. … [Link]
Mashable » The Singapore elections expressed through the beauty of haiku
SINGAPORE — If politics isn't your thing this election season, maybe some humourous haiku will change your mind. Haiku Party was recently set up to collect haiku submissions from people about the upcoming elections. Some are funny, some poignant and many take digs at the incumbent People's Action Party (PAP), which has held power since it won the 1959 election. See … [Link]
Mashable » What can I do to prevent my Android app from crashing?
In this Ask A Dev, Android engineer Kris Pena helps fellow Android developers lower their stress levels by teaching them the necessary precautions to take before launching their app A wise woman once said the best cure for an Android app crash is prevention. Kris Pena is that woman, and she will tell you all about the variety of tests … [Link]
Mashable » MashTalk: Reading too much into Google's new logo and recapping IFA
When is a logo change more than just a logo change? We set out to answer that very question as it pertains to Google on the latest episode of MashTalk. See also: Google's new logo is friendly, not evil Plus, we do a rapid-fire round of "yay or nay?" on all the gadgets we've seen out of IFA 2015 and … [Link]
Mashable » This British man's email exchange with a scammer escalated hilariously
LONDON – Ever wondered what would happen if you actually responded to one of those emails from people offering you free viagra, or telling you you've won a load of money and all you need to do is pop them over a quick email with your bank details in order to claim it? Well, wonder no more – British comedian James … [Link]
Mashable » Drone crashes into stands during U.S. Open match
NEW YORK — A drone buzzed over the court during a U.S. Open match in Louis Armstrong Stadium on Thursday night and crashed into an empty section of seats. U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier said no one was injured and that the New York Police Department was "conducting an ongoing investigation." See also: Highly accurate fisherman hooks a drone midflight … [Link]
Mashable » Why PayPal.me didn't launch in Asia
UPDATE: This story was updated with PayPal's response on 4 September 6:30pm GMT+8. SINGAPORE — When payments giant PayPal launched its stripped-down service, PayPal.me, on Tuesday, Asia was notably missing from the roster of 18 launch areas. PayPal.me is a mobile-friendly URL which you can send to friends and collect payment. It's designed to remove at least one of the steps … [Link]
Mashable » Paris will go car-free for a day in September to combat pollution
In an effort to curb the amount of air pollution and smog in the city, Paris will go car-free for one day this month. On Sept. 27, the streets of France's capital will be closed to motor vehicles from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m, with the exception of a few main thoroughfares, which will operate with speed limits of about 20 … [Link]
Slashdot » Another Neurodegenerative Disease Linked To a Prion
MTorrice writes: A new study concludes that a brain protein causes the rare, Parkinson's-like disease called multiple systems atrophy (MSA) by acting like a prion, the misbehaving type of protein infamously linked to mad cow disease. The researchers say the results are the most definitive demonstration to date that proteins involved in many neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, … [Link]
Mashable » Jarryd Hayne is 'turning NFL defenders into pancakes' for the 49ers
Here’s something that's sure to go viral: A video of international sporting sensation Jarryd Hayne just casually slamming a NFL defender to the ground. The move came during a pre-season game against San Diego on Friday. The match is the last before the big decision comes on Sunday Australian time, when the San Francisco 49ers will announce whether they're giving the … [Link]
Mashable » ZTE's Axon Elite can be unlocked with your eyes, fingerprints or voice
BERLIN — Still tapping your phone to unlock it? ZTE's Axon Elite lets you use your eyes, fingerprints and voice to unlock it instead. The Chinese telecommunications company announced its latest Android smartphone on Thursday at IFA in Berlin. See also: ZTE's Axon Pro could have been a killer phone but there's one major flaw Whereas the Axon Pro was designed … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Piracy levels drop in Australia thanks to Netflix, Stan and Presto
Over and over, copyright experts have told the government the best way to reduce online piracy in Australia is to make entertainment content affordable and available. Once again, the numbers back them up. On Friday, consumer advocacy group Choice released a follow-up to its 2014 Piracy Survey, which shows piracy levels in Australia are dropping thanks to the increasing availability of … [Link]
Slashdot » Ada Lovelace and Her Legacy
nightcats writes: Nature has an extensive piece on the legacy of the "enchantress of abstraction," the extraordinary Victorian-era computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, daughter of the poet Lord Byron. Her monograph on the Babbage machine was described by Babbage himself as a creation of "that Enchantress who has thrown her magical spell around the most abstract of Sciences and has grasped … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook yanked user's photos of dead migrants thinking they were spam
Facebook temporarily yanked several photos capturing a shipwreck off the coast of Libya last week because they were mistaken for spam. Syrian artist Khaled Barakeh uploaded photos late last week depicting a shipwreck off the coast of Zuwara, a port in western Libya. The boat reportedly carried nearly 400 migrants, many of whom seemed to be trapped in the ship's cargo … [Link]
Mashable » Robots will be fighting against pesky starfish on the Great Barrier Reef
Crown-of-thorns starfish are one of the greatest threats to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and a team of researchers have a robot that's going to fight back. The starfish species, which is native to the Indo-Pacific region, feeds on coral and a serious outbreak can have a devastating impact on reef health. Some estimates suggest the organism has accounted for a 40% … [Link]
Mashable » Fake health brochure shows the harmful side effects of Donald Trump
Are you suffering from the rare "Donald Trump" condition? Read on to find out! Professional photoshop troll Pleated Jeans is at it again, this time with a phony-yet-incredibly-realistic health brochure about the symptoms and treatments for the dangerous cognitive condition known as Donald Trump See also: Obama's campaign logo looks a lot like Donald Trump 
Image: Pleated JeansPleated Jeans mastermind Jeff … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists used a 3D printer to determine the 'perfect' penis size
A study recently conducted by academic researchers is putting concerns about penis size to bed — no pun intended The study, led by sexual psychophysiologist Dr. Nicole Prause, used 100 blue plastic 3D-printed phalluses and 75 female participants to determine what women are actually looking for when it comes to penis size. See also: Here's what women say makes a beautiful … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' toys reveal lines of dialogue from 'The Force Awakens'
For all the visual clues we've received so far from the trailers for December's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we've been surprisingly short on audio Just two lines of narration were spoken over those trailer images. Andy Serkis' Supreme Leader Snoke asked if you'd felt the awakening of the dark side and the light, and good old Luke Skywalker talking about … [Link]
Slashdot » Pioneer Looks To Laserdisc Tech For Low-Cost LIDAR
itwbennett writes: Pioneer is developing a 3D LIDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor for use in autonomous vehicles that could be a fraction of the cost of current systems (the company envisions a price point under $83). Key to this is technology related to optical pickups once used in laserdisc players, which Pioneer made for 30 years. From the ITWorld … [Link]
Mashable » Driverless golf carts get test run on Singapore island
Before you walk, you have to crawl. Similarly, before you have driverless cars, you need autonomous golf carts, according to MIT. MIT and the National Research Foundation of Singapore — together called SMART — have collaborated on creating a self-driving golf cart, reports MIT News. The golf carts were tested at a large public garden in Singapore over a period … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2185: A sneak peek at some Apple-produced TV shows!
Streaming to an AppleTV near you! [Link]
Mashable » Rupert Murdoch, an American, calls Australia 'ungovernable'
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who gave up his Australian citizenship in 1985 so he could buy an American TV network, has taken to Twitter to express his concerns about the state of the nation's politics. After spending a month or so in the country of his birth, News Corp's executive chairman seized the opportunity to lament the influence of "greenies" and … [Link]
Slashdot » Copenhagen's New All-Electric Public Carsharing Programming
dkatana writes: Residents in Copenhagen have a new all-electric, free-floating, carsharing service. DriveNow is launching 400 brand new BMW i3 electric cars in the Danish city. The service is one-way, and metered by the minute. The big news is that residents can sign-up on the spot taking a picture of their drivers' license and a selfie and use their public … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Hail, kintone, Coinmap, TalkWalker, Availity
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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