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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: RightScale, Sugester, WhereDat

Wednesday 9 September 23:51:17 UTC 2015

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. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Helpchat API Gives Business Partners Personal Assistant Messenger Capabilities

Wednesday 9 September 23:49:48 UTC 2015

Helpchat, personal assistant messenger app, has announced an API for integration with third party business partners. After integration, business users can utilize Helpchat functionality to acquire and serve users. The Helpchat service allows users to ping the messenger app, connect with an agent 24×7, and receive the needed order in response. [Link]

Slashdot » Researcher: The US Owes the World $4 Trillion For Trashing the Climate

Wednesday 9 September 23:33:00 UTC 2015

merbs writes: Climate change wasn't created equal. Rich, industrialized nations have contributed most of the pollution and gone way over their carbon budgets—while smaller, poorer, and more agrarian countries are little to blame. The subsequent warming will, naturally, impact everyone, often hitting the poorer countries harder. So should rich countries pay up? Researcher Damon Matthews has quantified how much historically … [Link]

Mashable » Tennis pro James Blake mistaken for suspect, slammed to the ground by 5 police officers

Wednesday 9 September 23:31:20 UTC 2015

James-blakeFeed-tw Feed-fbRetired professional tennis player and former Harvard student James Blake was slammed to the ground and detained outside of a hotel in New York City on Wednesday by five white NYPD officers who mistook him for a criminal suspect Blake, who is black, told the New York Daily News that he had just answered questions for a writer from a tennis … [Link]

Mashable » Whoever Photoshopped Kanye's head onto North West deserves an award

Wednesday 9 September 23:12:20 UTC 2015

Kanye-west-shopFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery day, countless of images are altered into ridiculous, unnatural and sometimes disturbing tableaux. But — every so often a masterful Photoshopper — will come along and change the Internet as we know it Well, some genius decided to Photoshop Kanye West's head onto the body of his child, North West. Of course, his wife, Kim Kardashian-West, was also in the … [Link]

Mashable » Woman sensibly hides loaded gun in her vagina

Wednesday 9 September 23:00:43 UTC 2015

GunFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile the ladies on Broad City might argue that it's "nature's pocket," there are still some things that should never go inside a vagina. A loaded firearm happens to be one of them. On Monday evening, cops in Waco, Texas, pulled over Gabriel Garcia and Ashley Cecilia Castaneda at a stoplight. The couple was driving a 1998 Toyota Land Rover, which … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Amazing Hidden Messages In Your Favorite Movies

Wednesday 9 September 23:00:30 UTC 2015

Top 10 Hidden Messages You Missed In Popular Movies! Iron Man, Jurassic Park, Prometheus and much more! [Screen Rant] The post 10 Amazing Hidden Messages In Your Favorite Movies appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » The $99 Apple Pencil only works with the iPad Pro and nothing else

Wednesday 9 September 22:51:24 UTC 2015

Apple-pencil-ipad-proFeed-tw Feed-fbApple introduced a giant 12.9-inch iPad Pro on Wednesday and along with it the Apple Pencil, the company's reinvention of the stylus. Not only is it $99 (the Surface Pro 3's Digital Pen is half as much at $50), but it only works with the iPad Pro, Mashable has confirmed. See also: Apple iPad Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Despite … [Link]

Slashdot » Cryptographers Brace For Quantum Revolution

Wednesday 9 September 22:50:00 UTC 2015

Tokolosh writes: An article in Scientific American discusses the actions needed to address the looming advent of quantum computing and its ability to crack current encryption schemes. Interesting tidbits from the article: "'I'm genuinely worried we're not going to be ready in time,' says Michele Mosca, co-founder of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo…" and … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and Apple TV: What you need to know

Wednesday 9 September 22:46:46 UTC 2015

HereqwegofdsfsFeed-tw Feed-fbiPhone 6S & 6S Plus $199 Starting price for 16GB 6S (with contract) $299 Starting price for 16GB 6S Plus (with contract) 12 Megapixels in the camera on the new iPhone 5 Megapixels in the front-facing camera Apple took the wraps off its new iPhone for 2015: the iPhone 6S. Unveiled alongside the larger iPhone 6S Plus, the new model improves … [Link]

Popular Science » Welcome to the Strangest Tech Conference You've Never Heard Of: Wait, What?

Wednesday 9 September 22:32:20 UTC 2015

Department of Defense Defense Secretary Ash Carter opens DARPA's tech convention, Wait, What? Wednesday in St. Louis. ST. LOUIS — The inventors of the Internet have some crazy ideas for the future. They want to build computers one atom at a time. They seek to turn biological molecules into synthetic "impossible materials," whose applications we can only imagine. They want … [Link]

Mashable » Why Gen Z is subscribing to online portal VFILES instead of reading Vogue

Wednesday 9 September 22:30:00 UTC 2015

VfilesthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Rihanna made a grand appearance at Paris Fashion Week earlier in 2014, she wasn't decked out in Chanel, Saint Laurent, or Dior Rather, RiRi made the biggest statement of last year's Fashion Month with a bold look pairing an oversized black coat with a white fur stole with the word "Fear" in block letters Rihanna at COMME DES GARÇONS Image: TGB/Splash News/CorbisBut it wasn't necessarily … [Link]

Mashable » How to dress for power like Apple CEO Tim Cook: Dad jeans, a little normcore

Wednesday 9 September 22:28:34 UTC 2015

Ap_111004162702Feed-tw Feed-fbSilicon Valley stars are famous for their intentionally mundane wardrobes. Tech idols like Mark Zuckerberg to Steve Jobs have created a conviction in tech culture that the more time you spend dressing yourself every morning, the less time you spend changing the world. Even President Obama is sold on the idea. The rigid adherence to a single outfit is the new … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone will finally get a taco emoji with iOS 9.1

Wednesday 9 September 22:25:34 UTC 2015

New-emoji-ios91Feed-tw Feed-fbEmoji lovers, rejoice! Amid the raft of Apple news on Wednesday, one feature stealthily flew under the radar: New emoji in iOS 9.1 See also: iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and Apple TV: What you need to know The iOS update, which is currently available to beta testers, includes a slew of new emoji across for virtually every category, including a taco … [Link]

Mashable » Apple’s annual event in under 90 seconds

Wednesday 9 September 22:22:48 UTC 2015

Ap_818408436587Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s latest event introduced us to the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, the iPad Pro and its new visible keyboard, and a shiny new Apple TV. See all of these and more in our under 90-second recap above. Read more…More about Apple, Apple Tv, Apple Ipad, Apple Event, and Media [Link]

Mashable » Iran deal opponents in their own words: Stoking the flames of discontent

Wednesday 9 September 22:19:36 UTC 2015

CapitolFeed-tw Feed-fbHundreds of conservatives gathered on the U.S. Capitol west lawn Wednesday in protest of the Iran nuclear deal at a rally headlined by Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. The event drew opponents of the deal from across the country, each with their own motive for showing up. Some were curious about the candidates, particularly Trump, while others were … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's iPhone 6S and iPad Pro event: How it went down

Wednesday 9 September 22:17:51 UTC 2015

Mashable-apple-eventFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you missed Apple's "totally epic" iPhone 6S event, you missed more than just the announcement of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. There's the $99 Apple Pencil and the special Hermes collection of Apple Watch bands, to name a couple of new products. You can stream a replay of Wednesday's event on the Apple website here. The only catch is … [Link]

Mashable » Officers who fatally shot Latino man in Washington will not be charged

Wednesday 9 September 22:17:10 UTC 2015

Antonio-zambrano-montesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe three officers who shot and killed a Mexican man in Pasco, Washington in February won't be charged, Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant said at a press conference on Wednesday, bringing a months-long case to a jolting but expected end "If we do not have evidence of malice… then we are prohibited by the law and ethical mandates from filing criminal … [Link]

Mashable » Alzheimer's seeds may have been planted by hormone treatments

Wednesday 9 September 22:15:03 UTC 2015

BrainFeed-tw Feed-fbChildren’s hormone treatments may have planted the seeds for later Alzheimer's disease, according to a small, new observational study. The study is based on the autopsies of eight people who died from the rare neurodegenerative disorder called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), which is caused by a prion, a type of misfolded protein. The eight patients were among hundreds of people inadvertently infected … [Link]

Mashable » Nope, no more gold iPhone 6 for you

Wednesday 9 September 22:11:34 UTC 2015

Ipho0987Feed-tw Feed-fbWe gained some new gold iPhones on Wednesday — the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus — but we also lost some. The gold iPhone 6 or 6 Plus are no more — at least, on Apple's online store. If you try to purchase the gold iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from the Apple website, you'll find that the option to do … [Link]

Slashdot » Software Takes On School Science Tests In Search For Common Sense

Wednesday 9 September 22:08:00 UTC 2015

holy_calamity writes: Making software take school tests designed for human kids can help the quest for machines with common sense, says researchers at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence. They've made software called Aristo that scores 75 percent on the multiple choice questions that make up most of New York State's 4th grade science exam. The researchers are urging other … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Destiny’s Ghost: Nolan North vs. Peter Dinklage

Wednesday 9 September 22:00:28 UTC 2015

Peter Dinklage’s performance as the voice of Destiny’s Ghost was rather bland, but now that Nolan North is aboard as the new voice of ghost, has Destiny changed for the better? Check out the video comparing both performances, and then let us know your thoughts about them in the comments below! [Polygon] The post Destiny’s Ghost: Nolan North vs. Peter … [Link]

Mashable » The new Apple TV vs. Amazon Fire TV vs. Roku 3 vs. Google Chromecast

Wednesday 9 September 21:52:23 UTC 2015

Bell_apple-tvFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter years of waiting, Apple has finally updated the Apple TV. The latest set-top box, which goes on sale later this year, stands to be a significant upgrade from previous versions with support for third-party apps, Siri integration and a redesigned remote control. See also: The new Apple TV is finally here Of course, Apple faces much more competition than it … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6S and 6S Plus cameras will take your photos to the next level

Wednesday 9 September 21:44:30 UTC 2015

Iphone6s-6s-plus-camerasFeed-tw Feed-fbApple held a huge event in San Francisco on Wednesday to announce the new iPad Pro, new Apple TV and, of course, the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Like every year, the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, are the most powerful iPhones yet. They've got faster processors, run iOS 9 and support 3D Touch — all amazing new features. But … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 'subscription' is Apple's most diabolical business plan yet

Wednesday 9 September 21:43:40 UTC 2015

Mashable_apple-680Feed-tw Feed-fbWho loves iPhones? Who loves new iPhones? Who wants to have the latest and greatest iPhone in their hands every time an Apple iPhone launch event comes around? And who can afford $32 a month? If your answer to all the above questions is "everyone, duh," congratulations: You understand the tremendous economic viability of Apple's new "upgrade plan." This is a … [Link]

Popular Science » Are Vitamins And ‘Natural’ Supplements Good For You?

Wednesday 9 September 21:39:15 UTC 2015

So many pills, so little proven health benefit Ben_Kerckx via Pixabay The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on Wednesday that it will invest a total of $35 million toward research into dietary supplements. Five research centers will spend the next five years investigating the effectiveness of some of the most popular “natural” dietary supplements in the country. This research … [Link]

Mashable » A first look at the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil

Wednesday 9 September 21:36:36 UTC 2015

Ipad-pro-firstlookFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no question that the Pad Pro is the biggest — and most powerful — iPad that Apple has ever made. The 12.9-inch screen, in fact, is bigger than Apple's smallest laptops, and at 2742 x 2048 pixels, it's also super sharp. There's enough screen real estate to display two apps next to each other, at full size in portrait mode, … [Link]

Mashable » Guy masterfully trolls IKEA by posting fake reviews all over the store

Wednesday 9 September 21:35:12 UTC 2015

Ikea_in_store_reviewsFeed-tw Feed-fbOnline customer reviews are so helpful when you need to make the right purchase, so it only makes sense to bring that experience to real life. Internet comedian Jeff Wysaski, also known as Imgur user obviousplant, brilliantly trolled Ikea by posting hilarious in-store reviews on specific pieces of their reasonably priced Scandinavian furniture and housewares. See also: Dude plagues girlfriend with … [Link]

Mashable » Did you catch Apple's barely discussed gaming device champ?

Wednesday 9 September 21:33:25 UTC 2015

Mashable_apple-307Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a new Apple TV and it plays video games, but it's not the Apple gaming device you're looking for. Look instead to the newly announced (if you blinked, you probably missed it) iPad Mini 4. Here are the basics: the Mini 4 packs in an A8 processor; it's not the latest one that's built into the newly announced iPad Pro, but … [Link]

Slashdot » Wikipedia's Viewing Statistics Could Provide Better Web-Trends Data Than Google

Wednesday 9 September 21:25:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Researchers in Japan have established an almost 75% correlation between Google Trends data on keyword surges and equivalent Wikipedia page views. Since Google provides aggregate web-trends data with little granularity, the 'early ripples' of web interest are far harder to detect via its APIs than by a system that gathers information from Wikipedia's publicy accessible page … [Link]

Mashable » Europe's refugee crisis: Where people are coming from

Wednesday 9 September 21:20:53 UTC 2015

Greece-migrantsFeed-tw Feed-fbIn recent weeks, the world has been moved by the plight of the Syrians, fleeing a years-long civil war and coming to Europe in search of a better life. But there are many others making similar journeys. See also: Preferential treatment for Syrians in Kos irks desperate migrants Mashable analyzed data from Eurostat, the EU's data collection agency, to determine where … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple Debuts SDK for New Apple TV OS; Ships Gold Masters of iOS9 and WatchOS 2.0

Wednesday 9 September 21:19:06 UTC 2015

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Popular Science » Russia Unveils Armored Bulldozer

Wednesday 9 September 21:17:49 UTC 2015

Armored B10 Bulldozer Military Informant Running right now in the city of Nizhny Tagil, the Russia Arms Expo 2015 is a chance for the former superpower to show off its latest military hardware. Amidst the broken tanks and hypothetical fighter-hunting drones sits a somewhat more mundane craft: an armored bulldozer, Russia's first since the Soviet Union's World War II-era BAT-M. … [Link]

Mashable » Apple puts 3 women on stage at keynote, still pretty much fails at diversity

Wednesday 9 September 21:15:57 UTC 2015

Irene-walsh-appleFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Apple event like Wednesday's is about more than the company's latest innovations. It's also a symbol of just how hard Silicon Valley is working at reflecting the diversity of its workforce and the general population In a move that is both depressing and encouraging, Apple selected three women to present on stage. Three is apparently a record-breaking number for such … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mythbusters: Can a Star Wars Blaster Bolt Be Dodged?

Wednesday 9 September 21:00:26 UTC 2015

Somehow our favorite heroes in a galaxy far, far away always manage to dodge the blaster bolts of their foes. But could a human actually dodge the blasts of these weapons or are stormtroopers just really bad marksmen? The MythBusters put some extra science into science fiction to find out! [Discovery] The post Mythbusters: Can a Star Wars Blaster Bolt … [Link]

Popular Science » What's New With The Apple Watch?

Wednesday 9 September 20:55:11 UTC 2015

Apple/ Screenshot The hypnotic Apple Watch. Tim Cook kicked off Apple’s Fall event touting all the great things about Apple Watch: Siri, “healthy obsessions” with the activity rings, and a 97 percent customer satisfaction rate. So what’s next for the smartwatch? The biggest aesthetic changes are the offerings of gold and rose gold (pink) anodized aluminum cases. We’ll also see … [Link]

Mashable » First look: iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus

Wednesday 9 September 20:51:43 UTC 2015

Iphone-6s-firstlookFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus look almost exactly the same as their predecessors, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, on the outside. But there are plenty of changes, and most aren't visible until you use the phone. There's one key exception: The addition of a new color: rose goldMashable's Christina Warren says the new color is very much like … [Link]

Slashdot » Vietnam's Tech Boom: a Look Inside Southeast Asia's Silicon Valley

Wednesday 9 September 20:42:00 UTC 2015

rjmarvin writes: Vietnam is in the midst of a tech boom. The country's education system is graduating thousands of well-educated software engineers and IT professionals each year, recruited by international tech companies like Cisco, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Intel, LG, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and others setting up shop in the southern tech hub of Ho Chi Minh City and the central … [Link]

Mashable » Authorities investigating series of highway shootings in Phoenix

Wednesday 9 September 20:40:37 UTC 2015

Phoenix-freeway-shoot_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a pair of incidents that could be part of a string of shootings on Phoenix-area highways over the past two weeks See also: 9-Year-Old Accidentally Kills Gun Instructor With Uzi On Tuesday, authorities said they were investigating nine cases in which drivers on Phoenix-area highways were targeted. Authorities have said the incidents have … [Link]

Mashable » Gilt will let you shop for clothes on your Apple TV

Wednesday 9 September 20:37:11 UTC 2015

GiltshopapltvFeed-tw Feed-fbApple is making it easier to shop from the comfort of your couch. Michelle Peluso, the CEO of Gilt Groupe, took to the stage at Apple's event on Wednesday to show off the company's new shopping app, which is accessible via Apple TV. See also: First look: iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus Peluso showed how Apple TV users can now … [Link]

Mashable » Zero surprise albums: Apple event ends with no freebies — only shoutouts

Wednesday 9 September 20:30:33 UTC 2015

Tim-cook-one-republic-selfieFeed-tw Feed-fb“Since we're in a legendary music venue … " With those seven words at the end of Wednesday's Apple event, CEO Tim Cook teased countless viewers, who were holding their collective breath in anticipation that the tech giant would unleash a surprise album — much like it executed its U2 stunt in 2014. See also: 26 U2 Albums Hit iTunes Top … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT 2187: Swipe Right?

Wednesday 9 September 20:28:14 UTC 2015

JoT thumbIt’s hard not to treat them as sex objects! [Link]

Mashable » What you need to know about Apple's new iPhone upgrade program

Wednesday 9 September 20:17:16 UTC 2015

Mashable_apple-6811Feed-tw Feed-fbThe days of the $199 subsidized iPhone are all but overApple is now responding with a plan of its own. Its new upgrade program lets iPhone owners upgrade their phones every year through its retail stores starts for $32 per month. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will cost what the 6 and 6 Plus cost originally, with the year-old phones … [Link]

Mashable » 7 games that are definitely coming to the shiny, new Apple TV

Wednesday 9 September 20:08:31 UTC 2015

1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe next generation of Apple TV is finally here, and hey, look at that: games are a thing there now. The app-centric framework for Apple TV and its gesture-managed remote control bring mobile-style gameplay to the device — and, in some cases, even more than that. It might not be a console competitor yet, but Apple TV at least helps the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6GB RAM Smartphones On The Way

Wednesday 9 September 20:00:46 UTC 2015

Samsung has launched a new form of mobile memory which means we could soon see smartphones boasting 6GB of RAM. It appears to be a side bonus of the company working with other devices in mind. Specifically Samsung is mass-producing a 12-gigabit low power, double data rate 4 DRAM in a 20-nanometer format. That’s a follow-up to its existing 8-gigabit … [Link]

Mashable » A physical keyboard will tag along with Apple's new iPad Pro

Wednesday 9 September 20:00:22 UTC 2015

Mashable_apple-198Feed-tw Feed-fbApple will make its own physical keyboard to accompany the larger iPad Pro. The $169 Smart Keyboard is a full size keyboard that will join the Apple Pencil stylus as the new accessories designed specifically 12.9-inch iPad Pro. See also: Apple's iPad Pro is its biggest iPad yet The full-size foldable keyboard attaches to the tablet with a Smart Connector, which … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ​Google Unveils Major Updates to Play Games Player Analytics

Wednesday 9 September 20:00:09 UTC 2015

Today, Google announced significant additions to its Play Games Player Analytics tool for game developers. [Link]

Popular Science » Carbon Fiber Drone Looks Like A Tough Paper Airplane

Wednesday 9 September 19:59:11 UTC 2015

Carbon Flyer Prototype Trident Design In everything but material, Carbon Flyer is a fancy paper airplane. With two propellers and a Bluetooth controller, it’s a lot like the PowerUp 3.0 remote control paper airplane the FAA strangely approved as a drone. Instead of a body built from looseleaf, the plane’s structure is carbon fiber, giving it a rigidity and strength … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft, Dell Aim To Sell Surfaces To Businesses

Wednesday 9 September 19:59:00 UTC 2015

jfruh writes: Microsoft became an OS and PC behemoth in part by relentless focus on business sales, and is partnering with old friend Dell to try to recreate that success, trying to woo companies into buying Surface Pros loaded with Windows 10. It may seem topsy-turvey that Dell would be selling someone else's hardware, but Dell is offering ancillary services, … [Link]

Mashable » The Weather Channel decides it will cover the weather again

Wednesday 9 September 19:41:49 UTC 2015

Full_disk_ahi_true_colorFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Weather Channel, facing a more difficult cable TV environment with diminishing revenue, made a series of moves on Wednesday that indicate it is being buffeted by a perfect storm of declining revenue, fragmenting viewership and investors who are reportedly eager to unload the network to the highest bidder The strategy the station is pursuing to cope with this series of … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple’s 3D Touch Will Change How You Use The iPhone

Wednesday 9 September 19:40:10 UTC 2015

iPhone 6s 3D Touch Apple Force Touch entered the spotlight when the Apple Watch was introduced in 2014. By giving their touchscreen-enabled wearable the ability to sense pressure, users were able to deeply press into the screen to reveal hidden actions. Tapping on an object, for example, would choose it while giving the screen a Force Touch would reveal a … [Link]

Mashable » Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox gains control of iconic National Geographic magazine

Wednesday 9 September 19:35:30 UTC 2015

National-geographicFeed-tw Feed-fbDuring its long and prestigious history, National Geographic magazine has invested incredible resources to track the illegal ivory trade, follow storm chasers and use drones to capture stunning images of lions in the Serengeti The iconic publication is now entering into previously unexplored territory with a new business agreement that may raise concerns about the future of its ambitious journalistic pursuits, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Volunteers ate 6000 calories a day to probe cause of diabetes

Wednesday 9 September 19:30:00 UTC 2015

People who eat too much become resistant to their own insulin and can develop diabetes. A binge-eating experiment suggests oxidative stress may be to blame [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 6S vs. the 'small' Android phones that still exist

Wednesday 9 September 19:28:27 UTC 2015

Iphone6s-comparisonFeed-tw Feed-fbThe newly announced iPhone 6S is one of the few remaining premium smartphones with a "small" 4.7-inch screen. Most premium Android phones have already gone big into phablet territory and left the small screen game to budget devices. See also: 6 ways you can use your iPhone to do good These days, a small phone is any device with a 5-inch … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple iPhones will feature 3D Touch, a big step up from Force Touch

Wednesday 9 September 19:27:34 UTC 2015

Mashable_apple-556Feed-tw Feed-fbLike the Apple Watch and new MacBook, the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will be able to recognize different levels of pressure. The new phones, which Apple announced on Wednesday at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, which feature 3D Touch, an evolution of Force Touch. The new iPhones will now respond to different levels of force, activating different … [Link]

Popular Science » Implanted Sponges Soak Up Cancer Cells

Wednesday 9 September 19:24:31 UTC 2015

Each tiny implant is 1/5 of an inch in diameter. University of Michigan Engineering Metastatic cancer, or a cancer that spreads to other parts of the body, causes more than 90 percent of cancer deaths. Doctors constantly monitor patients’ blood to make sure that cancer cells haven’t broken off from the original tumor and started spreading, but these cells are … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Product Event Highlights

Wednesday 9 September 19:15:00 UTC 2015

samzenpus writes: The Apple product event just finished, read below for the highlights. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams hits us in the feels with heart-melting Instagram about Venus

Wednesday 9 September 19:14:20 UTC 2015

Williamssister1Feed-tw Feed-fbSerena Williams beat her big sister Venus on Tuesday night to advance to the U.S. Open semifinals and put herself two wins away from becoming just the fifth tennis player in history to win a calendar Grand Slam Now she's back to hit the rest of us right in the feels with a show of sisterly love See also: Serena Williams … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb presents trip planning as entertainment with Apple TV app

Wednesday 9 September 19:13:14 UTC 2015

Airbnb_tvlistingFeed-tw Feed-fbAirbnb introduced an Apple TV app on Wednesday, which will bring the popular service to a television near you. Amid the rose gold iPhone and Apple pencil debuts on Wednesday, a television app for previewing vacation rentals may not stand out. But Airbnb is doing something interesting with trip planning here — it's trying to make it social and entertaining. See … [Link]

Popular Science » Despite Hacking Concerns, Computerization And Networking Of Cars Are Good Things

Wednesday 9 September 19:07:23 UTC 2015

Communicating Cars Department of Transportation The auto world seems hyper-sensitive to hacking these days — and rightly so. Good-guy hackers have exposed numerous vulnerabilities in today's telematics systems, which could be exploited to frustrate drivers, pilfer personal information about owners, or worse. But are these worries just growing pains? Could they be a normal part of new technology maturing? (Insert … [Link]

Mashable » Why (sad) Apple Newsstand had to die in order for (better) Apple News to live

Wednesday 9 September 19:05:54 UTC 2015

Ap_111004158338Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s new iPhone commercial includes a little interlude that says the new phone will "change the way you read the news." A little kid looks up as the narrator asks, "wait, do you read the news?" "Yeah," the kid replies in the "obviously" tone perfected by his age group Apple is not giving up on the news. It's doubling down Apple … [Link]

Mashable » Rock Band's developer has a 'Wii Sports'-like rhythm game for Apple TV

Wednesday 9 September 19:05:51 UTC 2015

Beat-sportsFeed-tw Feed-fbLittle time was spent on gaming during the big Apple TV reveal, but one of the more unexpected surprises was Beat Sports, a sports-inspired rhythm game from Harmonix, the studio behind the Rock Band series. True to its creator's musical background, Beat Sports ties the thrill of winning big at sports with the satisfying rhythm of tapping in time to a beat. As a whole, … [Link]

Mashable » We finally know when iOS 9 will be available to download

Wednesday 9 September 19:03:25 UTC 2015

Tim-cook-health-appFeed-tw Feed-fbApple finally let us know when the latest version of iOS, iOS 9, will be released: Sept. 16. iOS 9 includes a suite of performance enhancements, along with a set of new and revamped apps. The software will be compatible with the iPhone 4S and newer and the second generation iPad and newer, including all of the iPad Mini models. The … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 6S Plus vs. its Android phablet competition

Wednesday 9 September 19:00:52 UTC 2015

Iphone6pluscomparisonchartFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone 6S Plus is Apple's biggest and most powerful iPhone ever, but how does it compare to all the new flagship Android phablets out there? Since the iPhone 6S Plus is an "S" model, the industrial design is identical to the iPhone 6 Plus. The aluminum is stronger and less bendable, all the internals have improved and the two cameras … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Comedian Hilariously Trolls Scammer in Email Exchange [Pic]

Wednesday 9 September 19:00:21 UTC 2015

Here is a funny email exchange between London-based comedian James Veitch and an anonymous scammer. The comedian often replies to spam emails and has compiled the conversations in “Dot Con: The Art of Scamming a Scammer,” a book that was released just last month, “packed full of Nigerian princes, can’t-miss investment opportunities and eligible Russian brides.” [Dot Con: The Art … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' attracted more than 6 million viewers

Wednesday 9 September 18:57:37 UTC 2015

ColbertlateshowFeed-tw Feed-fbStephen Colbert's Late Show debut was expectedly huge Colbert's first outing as host of the iconic program attracted an average of 6.55 million viewers — up more than 250% in some demos from last year — and Late Show's largest numbers in the 18-49 demographic since Jan. 2009, with a 4.4 rating See also: Review: Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' looks … [Link]

Mashable » Connie Britton owes her fabulous hair to power of feminism, y'all

Wednesday 9 September 18:50:52 UTC 2015

Connie-brittonFeed-tw Feed-fb In this sardonic commercial, Nashville star Connie Britton is finally sharing her coveted haircare secret: feminism Surprise! You got duped into watching something that's actually informative! See also: Teen star of 'Girl Meets World' smartly explains intersectional feminism The parody was created as an expansion of the #AskHerMore campaign, called The Representation Project. Since the media only seems comfortable asking … [Link]

Popular Science » Munching Microbes Cause Caves To Grow

Wednesday 9 September 18:50:16 UTC 2015

Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico jb10okie/Flickr CC by ND 2.0 For single-celled creatures, microbes are both industrious and ubiquitous. They are just about everywhere, from high up in the atmosphere, to deep below the planet's surface, and it turns out that these tiny lifeforms are able to shape the very Earth itself, just by eating. In a new study published … [Link]

Mashable » Apple, let's not force women to smile at your Keynote event

Wednesday 9 September 18:49:58 UTC 2015

Apple_event_photoshop_modelFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the few female faces on stage at the latest Apple Keynote Event was a digital Photoshop model, and apparently Apple had a problem with her neutral face. At the event on Wednesday, presenter Eric Snowden came on stage to demonstrate the capabilities of Photoshop on the new iPad Pro. While the new piece of technology was impressive, there was … [Link]

Popular Science » New Apple TV With Siri And Apps Announced At Fall 2015 Event

Wednesday 9 September 18:47:32 UTC 2015

"The future of TV is apps," said Tim Cook at Apple's fall 2015 event, announcing an all-new Apple TV at the company’s fall event in San Francisco today. Apple's set-top box has allowed viewers to stream Netflix, YouTube and more on their television since its debut alongside the iPhone in 2007, but this is the biggest update to the product … [Link]

Mashable » Iconic surf brand Quiksilver's future is not looking swell

Wednesday 9 September 18:47:15 UTC 2015

KellyslaterFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iconic Australian surf brand Quiksilver has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, where it has faded into obscurity, but claims its arm Down Under is just fine The brand was founded in 1969 in Torquay, Australia when Rip Curl employee Alan Green acquired a loan of A$2500 from his father and started making wetsuits. Eventually, he got … [Link]

Mashable » Hell freezes over: Microsoft makes surprise appearance at Apple event

Wednesday 9 September 18:45:39 UTC 2015

Microsoft-appleFeed-tw Feed-fbHell just froze over. Microsoft — Microsoft! — made a surprise appearance at Apple's big iPhone media event on Wednesday with execs showing off how to use Apple's new stylus with Microsoft's Office applications on the larger iPad Pro. If that entire sentence sounds like something from Steve Jobs' nightmares, you're in good company See also: The new Apple TV is … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will come in rose gold

Wednesday 9 September 18:45:12 UTC 2015

Iphon877Feed-tw Feed-fbApple surprised and delighted iPhone fans on Wednesday by adding a new color to the iPhone: rose gold The new color, added to space gray, silver and gold, will be offered in the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus See also: iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and Apple TV: What you need to know iphone 6s Image: apple Apple's new color option falls right … [Link]

Slashdot » Adblock Plus Returns To Android and Arrives On iPhone For First Time

Wednesday 9 September 18:42:00 UTC 2015

Mickeycaskill writes: Adblock Plus has returned to Android — two and a half years after ad blocking services were removed from Google Play — and has been released on iOS for the first time. Adblock Browser for Android has been in beta since late May, with well over 300,000 people downloading the beta in the browser's first week. Meanwhile the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Crossy Road' brings a new take on its 'endless Frogger' to Apple TV

Wednesday 9 September 18:35:55 UTC 2015

Crossy-road-apple-tvFeed-tw Feed-fbApple TV's new gaming-friendly bent is best encapsulated in Hipster Whale's newly reworked iOS hit, Crossy Road. Combining the endless runner hooks of Temple Run with the old school arcade stylings of Frogger, Crossy Road has amassed a considerable following already in the world of mobile devices. The newly Apple TV-ified take expands the whole thing for larger screens while also injecting a couple of … [Link]

Popular Science » China Wants To Be First To Land On Lunar Far Side

Wednesday 9 September 18:30:13 UTC 2015

Chang'e 3 lunar lander China National Space Administration The Chang'e 4 spacecraft, destined for the far side of the moon, is similar in design to the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon (shown here). Only three countries have ever landed spacecraft on the moon: the U.S., Russia, and, in 2013, China. Now China’s planning to land where no … [Link]

Mashable » Busy New Yorkers take a moment for a little ballroom dance in the street

Wednesday 9 September 18:30:06 UTC 2015

Ballroom_dancing_nyc_crosswalkFeed-tw Feed-fb There are so many elegant ways to cross the street. Improv Everywhere's latest mission involved staging some seemingly impromptu ballroom dance routines in the middle of a New York City crosswalk. Oddly enough, no one minded stopping to watch a little choreography. Even though New Yorkers are always on the go, they always have time for a dance. via GIPHY … [Link]

Mashable » Apple unveils iPhone 6S Plus, the biggest and most powerful iPhone yet

Wednesday 9 September 18:28:46 UTC 2015

Iphone6splus-unveilFeed-tw Feed-fbApple announced the bigger iPhone 6S Plus in San Francisco alongside the new iPhone 6S. The phone will be available on Sept. 25. Like its smaller counterpart, the iPhone 6S Plus is an "S" model update and not a complete redesign. The iPhone is made from the Apple Watch Sport's stronger and less bendable 7000 series aluminum and comes with completely … [Link]

Mashable » Apple reveals the iPhone 6S

Wednesday 9 September 18:28:35 UTC 2015

Iphone6s1Feed-tw Feed-fbApple has officially taken the wraps off its new iPhone for 2015, the iPhone 6S. Unveiled alongside the larger iPhone 6S Plus, the new model improves on last year's iPhone 6 in many ways, but looks almost exactly the same. The biggest difference from previous models is the introduction of 3D Touch, a evolution of Apple's multi-touch touchscreen technology. Similar to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Alzheimer’s may have been transmitted via human growth hormone

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:59 UTC 2015

A controversial study suggests that Alzheimer's can be transmitted between people – but not everyone is convinced [Link]

New Scientist – News » MERS warning as pilgrims prepare to visit Mecca during outbreak

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:58 UTC 2015

This month the Hajj will take 2 million Muslims close to a MERS outbreak in Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns that the pilgrimage will help the virus spread [Link]

New Scientist – News » Alzheimer’s may have been transmitted via human growth hormone

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:57 UTC 2015

A controversial study suggests that Alzheimer's can be transmitted between people – but not everyone is convinced [Link]

New Scientist – News » Everyone in the US and Australia owes $12,000 in CO2 emissions

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:56 UTC 2015

If we view above-average carbon emissions as a cost to the planet, then people in rich nations have "borrowed" large sums from the poor since 1990 [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stonehenge mystery deepens with discovery of 30 new stones

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:55 UTC 2015

Remote sensing surveys have revealed a vast monument near Stonehenge: it had up to 90 enormous stones in a horseshoe shape half a kilometre wide [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate change could submerge rocket launch sites, warns NASA

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:54 UTC 2015

Over two-thirds of NASA's infrastructure lies at elevations within 5 metres of sea level, and some sites may have to be abandoned as oceans rise [Link]

New Scientist – News » Armchair fossil hunters use drone photos to find ancient bones

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:53 UTC 2015

A citizen science project is seeking volunteers to scour photos of Kenyan rocks in a bid to reconstruct past landscapes and environments [Link]

New Scientist – News » Seal fur and Arctic bacteria leach toxic mercury into waters

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:52 UTC 2015

Even pristine areas far from industrial pollution are building up surprising levels of toxic mercury –seals and Arctic lake bacteria are to blame [Link]

New Scientist – News » One Per Cent

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:51 UTC 2015

Brain zap to stop puking; app-designed literature; starfish-killing robot [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mental health apps let you access therapy from your smartphone

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:50 UTC 2015

Apps that let users talk to human therapists or keep tabs on their own mental state are making therapy more accessible and affordable [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spider galaxies spotted eating gas caught in the cosmic web

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:49 UTC 2015

We've long thought that galaxies grew fat by devouring gas from a mesh of dark matter called the cosmic web – now we've seen it in action [Link]

New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:48 UTC 2015

Fishermen's tales of the 'blue bastard' are real, all aboard the Starliner, name that storm, and more [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hawk’s invisible force shield protects hummingbird from jays

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:47 UTC 2015

Small birds can be protected from a predator by the presence of an even bigger predator, which creates a no-go zone [Link]

New Scientist – News » HIV may kill majority of cells by a method overlooked for years

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:46 UTC 2015

Viruses pumped directly into cells may kill the most crucial white blood cells in people with HIV, which could make developing a vaccine even harder [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zoologger: A spider that looks and smells like bird droppings

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:45 UTC 2015

The bird-dung crab spider has taken camouflage to new levels to deter predators and help catch prey [Link]

New Scientist – News » Key enzyme helps country kids ward off allergies and asthma

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:44 UTC 2015

Children's immune systems are less likely to be hypersensitive if they are exposed to rural dirt, but one enzyme may also be vital for this effect [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stone-age people were making porridge 32,000 years ago

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:43 UTC 2015

Evidence of the earliest processing of oats by nomadic hunter-gatherers, suggests that Europeans ate cereals thousands of years before farming took off [Link]

New Scientist – News » Faster Tube trains in London could make your commute even longer

Wednesday 9 September 18:27:42 UTC 2015

Modelling shows that speedier trains can create more congestion on the roads, so new lines like Crossrail could make traffic worse [Link]

Mashable » iPad Mini 4 packs large-sized power into a tiny tablet

Wednesday 9 September 18:19:09 UTC 2015

Thumb8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe next generation of Apple's diminutive tablet has arrived in the form of the iPad Mini 4 Apple's follow-up to last year's iPad Mini 3 offers much of the same as the last model in terms of looks, but with a few key differences See also: Live updates: Apple unveils the iPhone 6S, Apple TV, iPad Pro and more The new … [Link]

Mashable » A 10-year-old autistic boy was kept in this cage at school

Wednesday 9 September 18:17:30 UTC 2015

1441801157265Feed-tw Feed-fbPhotos have emerged of the cage installed in an Australian classroom to hold a 10-year-old boy with autism. The two-metre by two-metre cage made out of blue fencing, which has a self-closing door and latch, was built in a Canberra classroom on March 10 and removed 17 days later. It was dismantled after the education department was made aware of the … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple Introduces Apple Pencil, A Stylus For iPad Pro

Wednesday 9 September 18:15:59 UTC 2015

Apple Pencil screenshot / apple.com Apple Pencil is a stylus made for use with the iPad Pro. At a special media event in San Francisco today, Apple announced a surprising new product: a stylus called the Apple Pencil. Apple Pencil was announced in tandem with the new bigger, more powerful iPad called the iPad Pro. Pencil is meant to work … [Link]

Popular Science » Motion Capture Isn't Just For Humans Anymore

Wednesday 9 September 18:12:05 UTC 2015

Running Horse Photophilde/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 Motion capture is making science fiction and fantasy movies more believable than ever. Actors regularly transform into dragons and aliens, putting on skintight suits covered with tiny reference dots to capture even the smallest of movements, making their computer-generated screen personas all that more realistic. But what about other, less fantastic creatures? When … [Link]

Mashable » Thinking ahead: 5 ways to future-proof your company

Wednesday 9 September 18:10:37 UTC 2015

Wed-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. When innovating for the future, many people find inspiration in a famous quote attributed to Henry Ford: "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." Whether or not Ford actually … [Link]

Mashable » The most on-point jokes about Apple Pencil

Wednesday 9 September 18:09:37 UTC 2015

Thumb5Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a big first for the company, Apple unveiled the Apple Pencil, available for $99 this November. The company revealed the product at Wednesday's keynote. For some, this is a revolutionary new product. For most, the Apple Pencil is pretty much just a stylus that costs about $98.50 more than a regular pencil See also: Apple is charging $99 for its … [Link]

Mashable » Inspirational Putin will make you better, weak human

Wednesday 9 September 18:06:42 UTC 2015

Putin-inspirationFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Internet just loves putting inspirational messages on top of beautiful scenes from nature and lifeEven we're guilty. However, when those same messages are branded across Russian president Vladimir Putin's stockpile of ridiculous photos, the messages become encouraging little nuggets of Internet gold See also: Trump and Putin: Brothers from another mother Instagrammer putinspiration — whose tagline is "you only get … [Link]

Mashable » Apple iPad Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Wednesday 9 September 18:06:10 UTC 2015

Ipad-surfaceFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s iPad Pro isn’t creating a new category; the idea of a large-screen tablet that’s good for both productivity and casual “consumption” has been the domain of Windows tablets for years. The category even has a de facto flagship: the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. While the two products serve a similar purpose, they’re very distinct pieces of hardware. In addition to … [Link]

Mashable » The new Apple TV is finally here

Wednesday 9 September 18:02:10 UTC 2015

Thumb6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe wait is finally over. After languishing more than three years without a significant update, Apple has finally shown us a new Apple TV. Apple's new set-top box features completely redesigned hardware and software, including a new remote control and its own App Store for third-party apps See also: Apple reveals the iPhone 6S "We believe the future of television is … [Link]

Slashdot » Democratizing the Maker Movement

Wednesday 9 September 18:00:00 UTC 2015

aarondubrow writes: To its advocates and participants, the Maker Movement resonates with those characteristics that we believe makes America great: independence and ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. But as impressive as today's tools are, they're not accessible to many Americans simply because of their cost and high technological barrier to entry. An article in the Huffington Post describes efforts supported by … [Link]

Mashable » A corgi tea party in honor of the Queen's 63-year-reign

Wednesday 9 September 17:59:18 UTC 2015

Corg-thumbnail-comp-no-watermarkFeed-tw Feed-fb This one's for you, royal corgis. On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II became Britain's longest reigning monarch. In honor of Her Majesty and the four-legged cuties often trotting along beside her, we invited four corgis to join us for a fancy little tea party. See also: 11 badass facts about the Queen that might surprise you Ok, so we'll admit this … [Link]

Mashable » Gorilla is fascinated by ape photos on man's smartphone

Wednesday 9 September 17:55:40 UTC 2015

GorillaFeed-tw Feed-fb Turns out, apes really are just like us: They are also addicted to cell phones One visitor at Kentucky's Louisville Zoo had the unusual idea of pulling out his phone and showing one of the resident gorillas, Jelani, pictures of other great apes. The boy scrolled through photos while holding his phone up to the gorilla's face See also: Toddler … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple Announces New iPhone 6S and 6S Plus Smartphones At Fall 2015 Event

Wednesday 9 September 17:53:01 UTC 2015

Apple/ Screenshot Apple announced the iPhone 6S and the 6S Plus today during their fall event in San Francisco. Apple announced their new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus today at its fall event in San Francisco. The phones have been given the standard Apple “S” treatment, with upgrades to their processors, cameras, and a smattering of other features including the … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple Announces iPad Pro, Its Largest iPad Yet

Wednesday 9 September 17:51:06 UTC 2015

Apple iPad Pro presentation screenshot Today Apple announced their “biggest news since iPad.” It’s the iPad Pro, a 12.9-inch version of Apple’s flagship tablet. It boasts a 5.6 million pixel display, with more resolution than even a 15-inch Macbook Pro with Retina display. It will weigh 1.57 lbs, and which is just a smidge over the weight of the original … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple Watch cases deliver rose gold, without the hefty price tag

Wednesday 9 September 17:47:29 UTC 2015

ApplwatchroseFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s decision to change the color palette of its mobile devices in recent years to cater to consumers in Asia now includes a brand new color option for the Apple Watch Sport: rose gold See also: Live updates: Apple unveils the iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and more The addition of the new color was announced on stage at Apple's special event … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is charging $99 for its new pencil

Wednesday 9 September 17:40:53 UTC 2015

Mashable_apple-215Feed-tw Feed-fbThat’s a first: Apple now makes a stylus for the newly unveiled iPad Pro Apple's Phil Schiller unveiled the new $99 stylus during Wednesday's keynote event in San Francisco. See also: The most on-point jokes about Apple Pencil The pressure-sensitive stylus recharges via a lightning connector that connects to the iPad Pro. It's equipped with a series of sensors that can … [Link]

Popular Science » National Drive Electric Week Continues to Grow

Wednesday 9 September 17:37:58 UTC 2015

Map of National Drive Electric Week Events Google Map via National Drive Electric Week It’s nearly National Drive Electric Week, and you know what that means! Or maybe you don’t. Events celebrating and showcasing electric vehicles will be held across the globe (but mostly in the United States and Canada) September 12-20, 2015. As awareness and availability of EVs grows, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Blockchain startups promises a world where no one is in charge

Wednesday 9 September 17:30:00 UTC 2015

The decentralised technology behind bitcoin is creeping out into the real world. The possibilities could change the way society is run [Link]

Mashable » Keith Richards muses about life and death in new Netflix documentary trailer

Wednesday 9 September 17:28:28 UTC 2015

KeithFeed-tw Feed-fb Keith Richards knows exactly how the public views him "Smoking a joint, bottle in his hand, cursing the fact that the liquor store's closed," he jokes in the trailer for his Netflix documentary Keith Richards: Under the Influence by Morgan Neville. See also: Netflix to premiere new documentary about Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards The legendary Rolling Stones guitarist stars … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Faster London trains could make your commute even longer

Wednesday 9 September 17:28:00 UTC 2015

Speedier trains can increase road congestion, according to studies of integrated transport systems, so new lines like Crossrail could lengthen journey times [Link]

Mashable » Apple unveils news Apple Watch band colors, Hermes collection

Wednesday 9 September 17:26:42 UTC 2015

Herm0987Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen the Apple Watch was first unveiled, the company made much of the device's bands as important accessories, pushing Apple into the world of fashion On Wednesday, Apple took the wraps off a brand new set of Apple Watch bands designed to expand the style-centric allure of the company's first wearable See also: Live updates: Apple unveils the iPhone 6S, iPad … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's iPad Pro is its biggest iPad yet

Wednesday 9 September 17:22:03 UTC 2015

Thumb22Feed-tw Feed-fbSay hello to a new frontier for the iPad. As predicted by reports, Apple unveiled the iPad Pro at its Sept. 9 event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. It's designed to be used in business environments. See also: Hey, Apple: No need to talk about the iPhone 6S. We're already buying. With its enlarged screen, the iPad … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Watch now has more than 10,000 apps

Wednesday 9 September 17:20:18 UTC 2015

Appwtch077afdsFeed-tw Feed-fb“People love using Apple Watch," Apple CEO Tim Cook said at its big Apple event in San Francisco on Wednesday. "Customer satisfaction is an incredible 97%." The company announced a release date for the new watchOS 2.0 — Sept. 16 — along with the fact that more than 10,000 Apple Watch apps now available for the smartwatch. See also: 6 ways … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Cheapest Functional Computer For Students?

Wednesday 9 September 17:17:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: I've started a second career, teaching English at a High School in a middle class area. While the large majority of students have a computer and internet access at home, about 10-15% do not. I assign papers that must be typed, I have papers turned in online, and I plan to freely refer to texts, videos, … [Link]

Mashable » Small government is bad for your pursuit of happiness

Wednesday 9 September 17:15:43 UTC 2015

FlagFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s better at creating happiness — the government or the market? Conservatives say market forces should reign in all aspects of political and personal life. They say that only completely unregulated markets can create a flourishing economy. Liberals hold that markets sometimes produce inequality — even pain. As political scientists, we have spent years examining how these different approaches to public policy affect … [Link]

Mashable » Ronda Rousey will take on Patrick Swayze's role in 'Road House' remake

Wednesday 9 September 17:12:26 UTC 2015

Ronda-rouseyFeed-tw Feed-fbIs there anything Ronda Rousey can't do? She's a UFC superstar, she's written an autobiography (and will star in a movie based on it), and now she's playing Patrick Swayze — in a remake of one of his movies, that is. Rousey is moving full speed ahead with her acting career, stepping into the role that catapulted Swayze to stardom in … [Link]

Mashable » These teaser images from the illustrated edition of 'Harry Potter' are breathtaking

Wednesday 9 September 17:06:28 UTC 2015

Harry_potter_sketch_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON -– Breath deeply, Harry Potter fans -– the illustrated edition of the Harry Potter book series is less than a month away, and it looks like it's going to be pretty darn epic. See also: 14 epic pieces of edible 'Harry Potter' food art made by fans The new books, which have been illustrated by award-winning British artist Jim Kay, … [Link]

Mashable » Guy launches flaming van into a pond, because his Labor Day was too dull

Wednesday 9 September 17:01:42 UTC 2015

StuntFeed-tw Feed-fb Some ballsy friends decided that they would make the most of their Labor Day this year — and boy, did they ever The pals decided to drive an old SUV off of a flaming ramp and into a small reservoir. Because that's just what you do The driver evacuated the vehicle as it was in midair and made a safe … [Link]

Popular Science » Can You Catch Alzheimer’s?

Wednesday 9 September 17:00:00 UTC 2015

A PET scan showing the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease. US National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center via Wikimedia Commons The gradual loss of memory and thinking skills caused by Alzheimer’s disease are debilitating. Scientists aren’t quite sure what causes the condition, but have long hypothesized that the disease results from a combination of … [Link]

Popular Science » Are You Ready To Fly A Drone?

Wednesday 9 September 16:49:45 UTC 2015

Know Before You Fly Video Still Screenshot by author, from YouTube Drones are more common than ever, but the rules governing drones don’t come included in the packaging of quadcopters, so it can be a little tricky to figure out how, exactly, one can fly without breaking the law. “Know Before You Fly” is a campaign launched by the Association … [Link]

Mashable » The Amazon Fire Phone is dead

Wednesday 9 September 16:49:13 UTC 2015

07-21-14_fire_phone_finals_6Feed-tw Feed-fbJust over a year after it was launched, it appears the Amazon Fire Phone has joined the choir invisible. Amazon's widely-panned Fire Phone is no longer available for purchase on its site, reports Geek Wire. This seems to confirm earlier reports that Amazon is shifting its hardware strategy away from phones. See also: 6 ways you can use your iPhone to … [Link]

Mashable » NASA probe sees Ceres' bright patches up close, but scientists are still stumped

Wednesday 9 September 16:47:40 UTC 2015

CeresthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe strange bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres are coming into focus, and well, the reflective splotches are still mysterious. NASA's Dawn spacecraft got its closest-yet look at the light patches in Ceres' Occator crater from its new orbit, which brings it only 915 miles from the dwarf planet's surface See also: 4 rad dwarf planets that aren't Pluto New … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are protesting the Iran deal: Live from the spectacle

Wednesday 9 September 16:46:21 UTC 2015

Ap_90237026109Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump and Ted Cruz are in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday where they are staging a rally against the Iran nuclear deal on the U.S. Capitol Building's West Lawn. See also: Obama gets Senate votes to guarantee Iran nuclear deal Taking the stage after several warm-up speakers, Sen. Cruz called the deal "catastrophic" and beseeched the dozens of Democratic senators who … [Link]

Popular Science » See Ceres’ Shiny Spots In Stunning Detail

Wednesday 9 September 16:44:35 UTC 2015

A closeup of Ceres' Occator crater NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA With a resolution of about 450 feet per pixel, this new view of Ceres is composed of two images—one that captures the detail of the bright spots, and one that captures the background surface. Like two piercing but slightly crossed eyes, the bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres have been staring us … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how 'Fallout 4' will grow and evolve after it launches

Wednesday 9 September 16:37:25 UTC 2015

Fallout4_e3_cityvista_1434323956Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen Fallout 4 arrives on Nov. 10, that's just the beginning. Developer Bethesda Softworks has big plans for the game post-release, which are starting to trickle out. Here's the big ticket reveal: Bethesda plans to release studio-created add-on content for Fallout 4 in the months after its release, and it'll be offered in a packaged $30 "Season Pass" deal. There's no mention of … [Link]

Slashdot » The Story of Oculus Rift

Wednesday 9 September 16:36:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A lengthy new article details the history of the Oculus Rift, from the VR headset's stereotypical beginnings in a hacker's parents' garage to its $2 billion acquisition by Facebook. "Luckey got into VR by way of computer games, which he was obsessed with for a time. After building what he recalls as a "beautiful six-monitor setup," … [Link]

Mashable » These Danes are defying police to help refugees on the run

Wednesday 9 September 16:33:38 UTC 2015

Children-offer-biscuitsFeed-tw Feed-fbSakskøbing, Denmark— A young couple tip-toed around the refugees sleeping on the side of the road, quietly placing food and drinks in the grass under the watchful eyes of nearby police officers See also: Here's how you can help during the refugee crisis in Europe In droves, Danes had come to the southern port city of Rødby, where refugees had begun … [Link]

Mashable » 'The League' kicks off its final season tonight: Here's a quick catch-up

Wednesday 9 September 16:28:27 UTC 2015

The-league-season-7Feed-tw Feed-fbShivakamini Somakandarkram! That's a "Shiva blast," and it must always be shouted at the top of one's lungs — in the hopes that the entire world hears you. It's a shout-out to fans of FX's The League, which returns tonight for its seventh and (sadly) final season. See also: 5 waiver-wire standouts to fix your garbage fantasy football draft If that phrase … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Better code is cheaper

Wednesday 9 September 16:26:33 UTC 2015

Listen to the podcast Better code is cheaper to learn how the Software Improvement Group (SIG) is paving the way for software quality and maintainability. Software quality is an often-overlooked development parameter, making way for those items that resonate outside … [Link]

Mashable » The pink dolphin of your childhood dreams lives in a Louisiana lake

Wednesday 9 September 16:13:13 UTC 2015

Pink-dolphinFeed-tw Feed-fbIn 2007, Captain Erik Rue of Calcasieu Charter Service made a discovery usually reserved for children's wallpaper and Lisa Frank notebooks: a pink baby bottlenose dolphin Nicknamed "Pinky," Rue tells WGNO that he's spotted the dolphin hundreds of times over the past 8 years, swimming along in Calcasieu Lake in Louisiana See also: Dog tries its best to be accepted by … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ProgrammableWeb Wants You: API Experts With A Knack For Writing

Wednesday 9 September 16:06:59 UTC 2015

In case you haven't noticed, over the last couple of years we've been making huge strides in the depth and breadth of the content offered by ProgrammableWeb. ProgrammableWeb.com has always been regarded as the world's finest directory of APIs and our traffic logs reflect the increasing extent to which developers rely on that directory to research APIs for inclusion in … [Link]

Mashable » Artist pays homage to the rock 'n' roll gods by turning them into emoji

Wednesday 9 September 15:59:13 UTC 2015

Music_emoji_seriesFeed-tw Feed-fbCrank up the volume on your emojis. Brazillian art director and illustrator Bruno Leo Ribeiro reimagined some of music's best artists like The Beatles, Nirvana, David Bowie and KISS as adorable emojis. See also: Classic movie posters get an entirely emoji makeover While his pictograms look minimal, he sees them as a challenge to work artistically. "I'm always trying to have … [Link]

Mashable » Greenpeace goes hard with a team of badass journalists who will use drones for investigations

Wednesday 9 September 15:53:02 UTC 2015

Greenpeace-rainbowwarrior-2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe UK arm of global campaigning organization Greenpeace has hired a team of investigative journalists to expand its efforts for environmental protection and conservation. The new unit aims to "investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse" around the world, according to the Greenpeace UK website, using its global reach to uncover environmental crimes wherever they're happening, and put pressure on governments and … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Continues To Resist US Warrant For Irish Data

Wednesday 9 September 15:53:00 UTC 2015

Bruce66423 writes: Microsoft is back in court over the claim by the U.S. authorities that because it is a U.S.-based company, it can be ordered to ignore the rules of the countries it's operating in. "If the U.S. government is permitted to serve warrants on tech companies in the United States and obtain people's emails in any country, it will … [Link]

Mashable » Escape artist almost dies in buried alive stunt attempt

Wednesday 9 September 15:44:55 UTC 2015

Antony1Feed-tw Feed-fbEscape artist Antony Britton almost died as he tried to free himself from under six feet of soil at a West Yorkshire festival in an attempt to better a Harry Houdini buried alive stunt. His ground team at Slaithwaite Spa, near Huddersfield, had to dig him out Saturday and rescuers administered oxygen when he didn't emerge after nine minutes under the … [Link]

Mashable » Dog is totally cool with bird borrowing his fur to build a nest

Wednesday 9 September 15:35:00 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.05.03-amFeed-tw Feed-fb What's a little fur between friends? This old Australian shepherd is totally onboard with the sharing economy — when a bird starts to pluck and gather his fur for nest material, he stays very still and keeps smiling. Really, it's no problem at all. The bird should feel lucky, as he will now have the coziest nest of all time. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tallest, fastest and longest' dive coaster in the world coming to Cedar Point

Wednesday 9 September 15:32:44 UTC 2015

Valravn_featFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s after Labor Day, and that means one thing for theme parks: It's time to start planning next year's debut rides. First up is Cedar Point, the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" in Sandusky, Ohio, which on Wednesday announced "Valravn": the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in the world, coming in 2016. See also: Dollywood is building the world's … [Link]

Mashable » 'That was a mistake': 13 different ways Hillary Clinton has explained those emails

Wednesday 9 September 15:28:25 UTC 2015

Hillary-clinton-shruggieFeed-tw Feed-fbShe just can't get the story straight. Hillary Clinton has spent the summer deflecting concerns over her use of a private email server while she served as secretary of state. See also: Hillary Clinton likes 'Parks and Rec' as much as we do In late July, she said she never knowingly sent or received classified information using her private email server, … [Link]

Mashable » Invasion of the lionfish part 2: The hunters

Wednesday 9 September 15:21:51 UTC 2015

Pt2Feed-tw Feed-fbSerious hunting to eliminate a beautiful, if venomous, species rapidly taking over the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The only way to get rid of the invaders is if the greatest predators of all – humans – kill the lionfish before they wreak more havoc. Read more…More about Us World and Lionfish [Link]

Popular Science » The Scientist Who Is Making 3D Printing More Human

Wednesday 9 September 15:20:26 UTC 2015

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Mashable » Dogs take over public pool for a cool end of summer party

Wednesday 9 September 15:10:39 UTC 2015

DogpoolpartyFeed-tw Feed-fb A public pool in Calgary had the brilliant idea to let local dogs come hang out for a pool party before they drain the water at the end of the summer. The pups got to take advantage of the temperature-controlled pool water and splash around with their friends as one last hurrah before they all go back to school Have … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Abuse Satellite Internet Links To Remain Anonymous

Wednesday 9 September 15:10:00 UTC 2015

msm1267 writes: Poorly secured satellite-based Internet links are being abused by nation-state hackers, most notably by the Turla APT group, to hide command-and-control operations, researchers at Kaspersky Lab said today. Active for close to a decade, Turla's activities were exposed last year; the Russian-speaking gang has carried out espionage campaigns against more than 500 victims in 45 countries, most of … [Link]

Mashable » British Airways plane fire: 'Then I just heard a massive bang'

Wednesday 9 September 15:04:21 UTC 2015

PlaneFeed-tw Feed-fb British Airways Flight 2276 had 157 passengers and 13 crew aboard for a 10-hour flight from Las Vegas to London on Tuesday when the left engine caught fire during takeoff. Terrifying images of billowing black smoke coming from the plane on the runway spread quickly on social media. However, passengers were quickly evacuated and 14 people admitted to a local … [Link]

Mashable » 15 'Super Mario' music covers that'll make you shake your Koopa Troopa

Wednesday 9 September 15:01:47 UTC 2015

Mario-music-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe opening notes to the Super Mario Bros. theme song are a permanent part of pop culture. Thirty years after Nintendo composer Koji Kondo composed those notes, they've bonded themselves to bigger ideas than the mustachioed plumber to become synonymous with gaming itself. The Super Mario Bros. series, in all its iterations across consoles, has had a few moving soundtracks. From … [Link]

Mashable » Google introduces 'PegMa'am' to honour the Queen's 63-year reign

Wednesday 9 September 14:59:50 UTC 2015

Google_uk_queen_pegFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – Google is never short of an Easter Egg or two to celebrate special occasions, and today – which is the day Queen Elizabeth II officially becomes the UK's longest reigning monarch – is no exception. See also: The Queen's 63-year reign celebrated with 63 hats Google UK announced on Twitter Wednesday morning the arrival of "PegMa'am" – a royally … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DragonCon 2015 Cosplay in Pictures [Gallery]

Wednesday 9 September 14:53:00 UTC 2015

dragoncon-pat-2 Once again, DragonCon took place during Labor Day weekend this year, and as usual, we’ve got some pictures of some of our favorite cosplays taken on the con’s floor by photographers who were kind enough to share their pictures via Creative Commons! Many thanks to Pat Loika and Ethan Trewhitt for the awesome photos! [Source: Pat Loika (CC) | Ethan … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geektastic Back to School T-Shirt Sale! – Over 70,000 Tees at Just $14 Each!

Wednesday 9 September 14:52:20 UTC 2015

tee1 Our pals over at TeePublic are having a big back to school sale on all their t-shirts! All of their tees are currently going for just $14 each, and we’re talking about over 70,000 designs here. Please note that all Geeks are Sexy t-shirts are also included in this sale! tee2 [Huge T-Shirt Sale: Over 70,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Film Director Transforms Adorable Daughter Into Superpowered Sci-Fi Kid (Video)

Wednesday 9 September 14:51:50 UTC 2015

From Kyle Roberts: Several have asked me to put together a compilation of the fun VFX videos I’ve done with my girl… SO HERE IS Sci-Fi Kid: Volume 1… [Kyle Roberts] The post Film Director Transforms Adorable Daughter Into Superpowered Sci-Fi Kid (Video) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Turns Into a Child After Getting a BB-8 Droid [Video]

Wednesday 9 September 14:50:44 UTC 2015

I’d probably react the exact same way after getting one by surprise. From Dizzy Height: Decided to get hubby a BB8 as a surprise the day before going on holiday. The reaction… Priceless 🙂 [BB-8 Droid Toy | Dizzy Heights | Via] The post Man Turns Into a Child After Getting a BB-8 Droid [Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]

Mashable » Tina Fey is deeply critical of your Dubsmash standards

Wednesday 9 September 14:45:42 UTC 2015

TinafeyFeed-tw Feed-fb A while back, Tina Fey and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt crew teamed up to lip sync to Beyoncé, and it made people very jealous that they were not also on that private plane with Tina Fey And now Tina Fey is worried about you. She called the clip "so deeply unremarkable" when she stopped by Late Night to chat with … [Link]

Mashable » Engineering student comes home drunk, designs plane like a boss

Wednesday 9 September 14:30:02 UTC 2015

Drunk_student_designs_planeFeed-tw Feed-fbEveryone is a little bit different when they're drunk. Some people text their ex, and some people design blueprints for airplanes. This guy is the latter. A Michigan Tech University student Keith Fraley was shocked to find that his roommate, who is going by the pseudonym of Mark because he would like to remain anonymous, had come home after a night … [Link]

Slashdot » White House Petition To Let Foreign STEM Grads Work Longer In US Hits 100K Signatures

Wednesday 9 September 14:29:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: Computerworld reports that a petition urging the White House to act urgently on a court ruling that could force thousands of recent foreign STEM graduates working in the U.S. on OPT STEM extensions to leave the States early next year reached 100,000 signatures Tuesday, the threshold for an official government response. It could present a political conundrum of … [Link]

Mashable » A couple made a hilarious 'Drunk History' parody to show at their wedding

Wednesday 9 September 14:25:21 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-9.47.23-amFeed-tw Feed-fb Newlyweds Justin Willman and Jillian Sipkins knew they'd be asked about their "how we met" story approximately 1 million times at their wedding. So to save time, they did what any couple would do: They got plastered and made a "Drunk History" parody video explaining the details of their first encounter, their first conversation and their first date — right … [Link]

Mashable » Roof rips off double-decker bus during crash, 17 injured

Wednesday 9 September 14:19:26 UTC 2015

BusFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A double-decker bus crashed into a railway bridge in Rochdale, near Manchester, on Wednesday afternoon leaving a number of people injured, one seriously The entire roof section of the bus was ripped off, lying behind it on the ground, surrounded by broken glass Police said 17 people were injured in the incident. There were 25 passengers on the bus … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 85% Off Aukey 3000mAh Portable Lipstick Power Bank – $5.99

Wednesday 9 September 14:10:42 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Aukey 3000mAh Portable Lipstick Power Bank for just $5.99. That’s 85% off on the power bank’s regular list price of $39.99. This is your insurance police against an unexpected red or dead battery. The Aukey 3000 mAh Battery Pack holds around 1 charge for iPhone 6, Galaxy S5, and … [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's pledges to use entirely cage free eggs within 10 years

Wednesday 9 September 14:09:29 UTC 2015

Mcdonalds1Feed-tw Feed-fbMcDonald’s must be tired of looking like The Grinch who stole the McWhopper dream. This morning, the company announced that it will transition all of its U.S. and Canadian restaurants to using exclusively cage-free eggs over the next decade See also: Rejoice: McDonald's all-day breakfast is coming You have our word on ithttp://t.co/N410cASBs2 pic.twitter.com/URlR3Pe6c5 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) September 9, 2015 McDonald's … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Can You Solve the Bridge Riddle?

Wednesday 9 September 14:00:19 UTC 2015

Taking that internship in a remote mountain lab might not have been the best idea. Pulling that lever with the skull symbol just to see what it did probably wasn’t so smart either. But now is not the time for regrets because you need to get away from these mutant zombies…fast. Can you use math to get you and your … [Link]

Mashable » Wiggly baby panda goes to the doctor

Wednesday 9 September 13:59:44 UTC 2015

Baby-panda-checkupFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Smithsonian’s National Zoo has released a new video of Mei Xiang's giant baby panda cub undergoing an examination by veterinarians. The panda-poking staffers report that the cub's weight was normal and his heart and lungs also sounded good. Check out the video above and enjoy his checkup in all its cute, wiggly glory. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about … [Link]

Mashable » This fall, cozy up with these 12 must-read books

Wednesday 9 September 13:56:11 UTC 2015

Books-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFall is almost here — which means crisp weather, pumpkin spice lattes (if you're into that kind of thing), and, of course books. This year's autumn releases have something for everybody, whether you're looking for heartfelt YA or a geeky guide to better understanding the world around you. See also: 19 travel destinations for 2016 — and what to read while … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert shamelessly shills for hummus in his first Late Show

Wednesday 9 September 13:52:19 UTC 2015

Colbert2Feed-tw Feed-fbFake Stephen Colbert — that patriotic supporter of the free markets — would love the "real" Stephen Colbert's devotion to capitalism. During his debut Tuesday as host of the Late Show on CBS, Colbert gave the audience a tour of his new studio including a Captain America shield, a pendant from his mother and… an "ancient, cursed amulet" that requires him … [Link]

Slashdot » WSJ: We Need the Right To Repair Our Gadgets

Wednesday 9 September 13:46:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: An editorial in the Wall Street Journal rings a bell we've been ringing for years: "Who owns the knowledge required to take apart and repair TVs, phones and other electronics? Manufacturers stop us by controlling repair plans and limiting access to parts. Some even employ digital software locks to keep us from making changes or repairs. … [Link]

Mashable » Kentucky deputy clerk grants same-sex marriage licenses as boss stays home

Wednesday 9 September 13:43:01 UTC 2015

Brian-masonFeed-tw Feed-fbMOREHEAD, Ky. — After a five-day stint in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis will return to work as soon as Friday to face another day of reckoning. The apostolic Christian, now a symbol of strong religious conviction to thousands across the globe, would not say whether she would allow licenses to … [Link]

Mashable » 'You're the Worst' review: Your favorite anti-rom-com is at its best in Season 2

Wednesday 9 September 13:27:14 UTC 2015

YtwFeed-tw Feed-fbAs You're the Worst moves from FX to FXX for its second season, significant changes are afoot for its four principle characters: Jimmy, Gretchen, Edgar and Lindsay What hasn’t changed: the show's smart, sharply-observed take on contemporary romance, or whatever passes for romance these days. See also: 5 irresistible TV show meals we wish we could taste When the audience last … [Link]

Mashable » Last-minute Apple rumor claims iPad Pro will cost $799

Wednesday 9 September 13:17:24 UTC 2015

110Feed-tw Feed-fbWell, let's get this over with. In what is likely the last Apple rumor we'll see today — hours before the start of today's event, which starts at 10 a.m. PT in San Francisco — 9to5Mac claims it has the price for the iPad Pro, a larger variant of the iPad that's reportedly coming today According to the report, the 12-inch … [Link]

Mashable » Colbert assembles a delightful supergroup for the first 'Late Show' musical number

Wednesday 9 September 13:11:21 UTC 2015

ColbertmavisstaplesFeed-tw Feed-fbStephen Colbert's Late Night bandleader, Jon Batiste, had a pretty good first day on the job Batiste and his band, Stay Human, led an all-star group for a joyful cover of Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People." The lineup included Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Beirut, Kyle Resnick, Ben Folds, Aloe Blacc, Derek Trucks and … [Link]

Slashdot » TSA Luggage Lock Master Keys Are Compromised

Wednesday 9 September 13:04:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: As the FBI demand encryption master keys for Apple, Microsoft and Google made devices, photographs of the master keys for the TSA Travel Sentry suitcases have now been published in multiple places online (more links in later articles). Cory Doctorow points out this makes it much easier for thieves to open luggage undetectably, without leaving any … [Link]

Popular Science » Is Technology Changing How We Fall in Love?

Wednesday 9 September 13:00:24 UTC 2015

In this episode of Futuropolis, we tackle the age-old question: what is love? Okay, we don’t actually answer that question, but, we do talk to a sociologist at Tinder, the co-founder of OkCupid, and a sociologist who has studied how the ways through which we find mates has changed over time. Plus, we take an entertaining look back at our … [Link]

Mashable » YA powerhouse David Levithan to publish four new books starting next year

Wednesday 9 September 13:00:19 UTC 2015

LevithanFeed-tw Feed-fbYA fans, rejoice: New York Times bestselling author David Levithan has four more books on the way. While the specifics of one of these novels is still under wraps, we do know that another is a sequel to his bestselling book Every Day, while the other two will be co-authored with his long-time collaborator Rachel Cohn. All four are being published … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Road Rage: An AMAZING “Mad Max: Fury Road” Metal Song by Miracle of Sound

Wednesday 9 September 13:00:13 UTC 2015

Gavin Dunne (Miracle of Sound) is one of the very few musicians on Youtube that creates video game/movie tribute music that I’d actually listen without staring at my computer screen, and this Mad Max themed song is perhaps the best I’ve heard from him. Listening to this while driving my car might be a really, really bad idea though; It … [Link]

Mashable » Terry Gilliam responds perfectly to the news of his own 'death'

Wednesday 9 September 12:58:24 UTC 2015

Terry_gilliam_responds_to_death_newsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – It's well-known that magazines and websites often create templates for celebrity obituaries in order to push out articles quickly after someone dies, but it's less common for them to publish those obituaries while the celebrity in question is still very much alive. See also: Stephen Hawking sings beautiful cover of Monty Python's 'Galaxy Song' Well, it might be less … [Link]

Mashable » You like totally don't need a new iPhone

Wednesday 9 September 12:44:11 UTC 2015

Thumb21Feed-tw Feed-fb Video: David Sidorov, Jake Fertig and Alisa Stern Yes, there is a new iPhone, and we will hear all about it at today's Apple Event. But the one you have is most likely totally fine for your needs. In fact, it's a fascinating piece of technology and you probably haven't even scratched the surface of its potential You rely on … [Link]

New Scientist – News » MERS warning as pilgrims prepare to visit Mecca during outbreak

Wednesday 9 September 12:38:00 UTC 2015

This month the Hajj will take 2 million Muslims close to a MERS outbreak in Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns that the pilgrimage will help the virus spread [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert leads viewers through his new set — then things get weird

Wednesday 9 September 12:32:11 UTC 2015

Colbert-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Breaking: The new Colbert feels a lot like the old Colbert — and that's a good thing Never was that more apparent than during this absurdist bit from Colbert's very first Late Show, which seemed to announce the role he'll be playing in the network talk show landscape. If Jimmy Fallon is a giggly game-leader and Jimmy Kimmel is a … [Link]

Mashable » 6 ways you can use your iPhone to do good

Wednesday 9 September 12:30:19 UTC 2015

Katie_thumb_720Feed-tw Feed-fbYour iPhone is a constant in your life, its tiny screen captivating you for more hours of the day than you'd probably care to admit. But what if you could feel good about using your smartphone because you're actually doing good? Suddenly, tinkering away on your iPhone doesn't seem so shameful. See also: 10 Empowering Apps for Social Good With Apple's … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 9 September 2015

Wednesday 9 September 12:26:18 UTC 2015

Bricklaying Robot Lays 3x Speed of Humans (MIT TR) — The robot can correct for the differences between theoretical building specifications and whats actually on site, says Scott Peters, co-founder of Construction Robotics, a company based in Victor, New York, … [Link]

Slashdot » Genes and Ancient Remedies May Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Wednesday 9 September 12:22:00 UTC 2015

szczys writes: We've been hearing about it for years; bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics and evolving into what are called superbugs. Some forecast the end of our ability to combat infection, but humanity has a knack for making breakthroughs that carry everyone forward. Dan Maloney looked at what is being done to combat antibiotic-resistance and the answer combines new … [Link]

Mashable » Germany's 'Bild' ran an edition without a single photo after Aylan Kurdi backlash

Wednesday 9 September 12:18:38 UTC 2015

PaperFeed-tw Feed-fbGerman newspaper Bild wanted to make a point about the backlash it received for printing the photos of a drowned Syrian child last week — so on Tuesday its website and printed edition were published without a single news image. See also: Here's how you can help during the refugee crisis in Europe Like many other media outlets, the top-selling daily … [Link]

Mashable » How to succeed at work when your boss is completely MIA

Wednesday 9 September 12:15:58 UTC 2015

WorkFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s natural to think that the most frustrating boss is the one who stands over your shoulder every moment of a project, asking if you've thought of this and remembered to check that. However, it can be equally challenging to work for a boss who is nowhere to be found. Picture this: Every time you say (or think), "I'll just run … [Link]

Popular Science » Tencent gives its Two Cents on World War III: Deconstructing China's Video Game Visions of War

Wednesday 9 September 12:15:15 UTC 2015

China Remembers Tencent The Y-20 "783" prototype transport plane lies smoldering on the runway of a Chinese airport, after a dastardly night time sneak attack by a foreign coalition. Tencent, one of China's Internet commerce giants, released a chest pumping (but visually accurate) CGI video of a victorious PLA in time for China's 70th VJ day parade on September 3, … [Link]

Popular Science » Saving Old Tapes With Infrared Spectroscopy

Wednesday 9 September 12:11:01 UTC 2015

Casette tapes DRs Kulturarvsprojekt via Flickr When I was kid, I was obsessed with my tapes. I would carry a boombox with me everywhere–especially when I went to play outside so I didn't have to go a moment without listening to Ace of Base. I know I wasn't alone in my devotion to cassettes. Museums and archives are pretty obsessed … [Link]

Mashable » The hunters who are killing a deadly fish — and saving an ecosystem

Wednesday 9 September 11:51:00 UTC 2015

HuntersFeed-tw Feed-fbThis is serious hunting to eliminate a beautiful, if venomous, species rapidly taking over the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. ISLAMORADA, Florida — As scuba lovers know, diving can be a zen-like experience of tranquility, patience and calm. But when you're in the water with Eric Billips, diving is a relentless hunt that calls for military precision and lightning speed.Most scuba … [Link]

Mashable » 19 totally made-up facts about the Queen that we sort of wish were true

Wednesday 9 September 11:50:05 UTC 2015

Queen_elizabeth_made-up_factsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – Like many hashtags, #queenfacts started off with the best of intentions – as a way to honour the Queen's 63-year reign by gathering the people of Twitter to share interesting facts about her. See also: 14 times photoshopping the Queen got really, really weird But, also like many hashtags, it wasn't long before it got taken over and morphed … [Link]

Slashdot » What an IT Career Will Look Like 5 Years Out

Wednesday 9 September 11:42:00 UTC 2015

snydeq writes: InfoWorld's Paul Heltzel reports on the impact that IT's increasing reliance on the cloud for IT infrastructure will have on your career in the years ahead. "[O]ne fact is clear: Organizations of all stripes are increasingly moving IT infrastructure to the cloud. In fact, most IT pros who've pulled all-nighters, swapping in hard drives or upgrading systems while … [Link]

Mashable » 12 reasons your business should have a native app before 2016

Wednesday 9 September 11:15:46 UTC 2015

AppsFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no denying that millennials are relying on their mobile devices to help accomplish their daily needs — whether it be picking up dry cleaning or ordering dinner. But if you already have a mobile site, is developing a native app really necessary? To find out, I asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) why or why not they think … [Link]

Mashable » This South Korean social media mogul is ready for a comeback with video streaming

Wednesday 9 September 11:15:29 UTC 2015

David-jun-2Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — David Jun Je Wan sits in his LA office lamenting about mobile data speeds in the U.S. "In Korea, (fast connectivity) is a right. You have connectivity on top of the mountain. Here, you get cut off in the basement," he says. Jun has been in LA for the past seven months testing different carriers and phone models, to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why welcoming more refugees makes economic sense for Europe

Wednesday 9 September 11:12:00 UTC 2015

Europe's leaders are under pressure to accept 130,000 more refugees, mostly from Syria. It's not just the right thing to do, it makes economic sense [Link]

Mashable » There's a brilliant hidden gem in the film poster for 'Legend'

Wednesday 9 September 10:20:33 UTC 2015

Tom_hardy_legend_poster_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – The real legend in this story is whoever designed the film poster for Legend – a British crime thriller starring Tom Hardy that's been getting a lot of attention for its sneaky marketing material. See also: Classic movie posters get an entirely emoji makeover First, take a look at the poster and see if you can spot what they've … [Link]

Mashable » Barely pronounceable Welsh place names are no match for this weatherman

Wednesday 9 September 10:03:17 UTC 2015

Liam_duttonFeed-tw Feed-fb Whether they're pretending to use imaginary iPads or just getting really excited about whales, it's the TV presenters that often get all the attention online. But not today Today, it's the weatherman's turn See also: BBC presenter gets caught brushing hair on live TV, stays impressively cool Channel 4's Liam Dutton scored big Internet points recently when he casually pronounced … [Link]

Mashable » Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch

Wednesday 9 September 9:52:32 UTC 2015

Queen-elizabethFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It's a big day for Britain's 89-year-old Queen. On Wednesday, she becomes the longest-reigning monarch, passing Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years and seven months. See also: The Queen's 63-year reign celebrated with 63 hats Buckingham Palace marked the day by issuing a new photograph of the Queen at her desk in her private audience room with an official … [Link]

Mashable » Man with Angela Merkel mask interrupts Juncker at EU Parliament

Wednesday 9 September 9:32:19 UTC 2015

Merkel-maskFeed-tw Feed-fb A member of the European Parliament (MEP) wearing a mask with German Chancellor Angela Merkel's face interrupted Jean-Claude Juncker's speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The president of the European Commission was addressing the Parliament during the annual State of the Union event when Italian MEP Gianluca Buonanno rose from his seat, a printed Merkel mask covering … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Announces VP9 Support For Edge

Wednesday 9 September 9:20:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: As noted by some a few days ago, Microsoft has started development on new multimedia container and codec support for Edge. Over on the Edge development blog, Microsoft has now officially announced that "WebM/VP9 support is now in development in Microsoft Edge. VP9 is an open source codec that offers efficient compression to stream HD content … [Link]

Mashable » 14 times photoshopping the Queen got really, really weird

Wednesday 9 September 9:05:50 UTC 2015

Queen_photoshops_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – Her Majesty becomes the longest reigning monarch on Wednesday, and what better way to celebrate her 63 years as Queen than with some increasingly ridiculous photoshops? See also: 11 badass facts about the Queen that might surprise you Turns out there are quite a few to choose from, largely thanks to Reddit's r/photoshopbattles (in which the Queen is something … [Link]

Mashable » Look back at the unique bygone beauty of the box office

Wednesday 9 September 8:53:07 UTC 2015

Apil-31-untitled-bijou-series-ca.-1975Feed-tw Feed-fbThe movie-going experience has undergone drastic changes since its heights of past decades. Gone are the days of the single screen theater on the Main Street of every town. Amid consolidation of screens into massive multiplexes and decreasing ticket sales, it's striking to look back at the simple details of how Americans used to see films See also: The artists who … [Link]

Mashable » What you didn't see during Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' chat with Jeb Bush

Wednesday 9 September 8:38:09 UTC 2015

JebFeed-tw Feed-fb CBS may have cut the best parts of Stephen Colbert's chat with presidential candidate Jeb Bush out of the broadcast In an online video extra, Colbert makes good on his promise to let a charity raffle winner ask Bush a question, and said winner does not disappoint, delivering a doozy about gun control that leads to a tense exchange between … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix is coming to Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Wednesday 9 September 8:18:25 UTC 2015

Ap_107999567286Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — Netflix is coming to four new markets in Asia in early 2016, it said. Viewers in Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan will be able to subscribe and watch TV and movies on connected devices. Reed Hastings, Netflix chief executive, said these four markets were chosen because they have fast Internet speeds and a proliferation of devices capable … [Link]

Mashable » The Queen's 63-year reign celebrated with 63 hats

Wednesday 9 September 7:59:55 UTC 2015

Queen-grid-2Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — As Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch, she continues her reign as its most famous and fantastical hat wearer See also: This is how people would greet the Queen if they actually met her What better way, then, to celebrate her 63 years, seven months and two days on the throne than with 63 of her most … [Link]

Mashable » Toyota's 2016 Prius has better fuel economy, dramatic new look

Wednesday 9 September 7:50:00 UTC 2015

Toyota-priusFeed-tw Feed-fbWish the Prius stood out from the crowd a little bit more? You're in luck, as Toyota just launched the 2016 Prius at an event in Las Vegas, and boy, it will definitely be a head-turner Whether those heads will like what they see is another matter — the new Prius' sharp lines and fragmented, almost cubist headlights are bold, but … [Link]

Mashable » Review: Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' looks a lot like 'The Colbert Report'

Wednesday 9 September 7:32:25 UTC 2015

Colbert1Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a new guy on the broadcast late-night block, and he's kinda weird Thank God. See also: 11 Times We've Seen the Real Stephen Colbert Anyone who knew Stephen Colbert before he took over The Late Show was probably hoping for exactly what the former Colbert Report host gave them Tuesday night: Some oddball humor, complete with a cursed monkey paw. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » HIV may kill most cells by a method overlooked for years

Wednesday 9 September 7:30:00 UTC 2015

Viruses pumped directly into cells may kill the most crucial white blood cells in people with HIV, which could make developing a vaccine even harder [Link]

Mashable » In 1953, Britain welcomed its new Queen with a giant street party

Wednesday 9 September 7:23:29 UTC 2015

Party1Feed-tw Feed-fbImage: Ernst Haas/Getty ImagesAs if being crowned monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon was not enough activity for one day, Queen Elizabeth II also hosted a luncheon for visiting dignitaries on June 2, 1953. But what to serve? "Coronation chicken" was the answer – a brand-new recipe for a brand-new QueenThe dish – … [Link]

Mashable » Families escaping domestic violence move for free thanks to this shelter

Wednesday 9 September 7:02:18 UTC 2015

Moving-after-domestic-violenceFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen mothers and children arrive at Good Shepherd Shelter in Los Angeles, they are carrying little more than a trash bag filled with clothes, paperwork and a few toys After escaping violent homes, these families seek refuge at one of 25 emergency shelters in the county, and typically spend several weeks or months there, unsure of where they'll live next See … [Link]

Mashable » Kid crushes skateboarding trick as soon as she puts her fairy wings on

Wednesday 9 September 6:36:55 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-09-08-at-4.41.29-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbSeven-year-old skateboarding whiz Rayssa Leal can land any trick she sets her mind to. And just in case, she has a little magic in her corner. Rayssa tests out her heelflip prowess in a recent Instagram video, and, granted, she struggles at first. See also: What happens when Mario Kart effects are added to a skateboarding video Image: @Rayssa Leal on … [Link]

Mashable » The refugee children working to stay alive in Lebanon

Wednesday 9 September 6:30:22 UTC 2015

Thumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbBEKAA VALLEY, Lebanon — I don't know about you, but I always found maths lessons to be pretty tough going But let's step things up. How about having your maths lesson, indeed your entire school, in a tent? Still ok? Right, let's make it interesting. Let's do the tented maths in a language you are only just learning: English. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Hedgehog Rovers Hop and Tumble In Microgravity

Wednesday 9 September 6:17:00 UTC 2015

New submitter rgreid writes: Prototypes of a new type of rover designed to explore the surface of comets and asteroids have been demonstrated recently by JPL and Stanford. Videos of the rovers in NASA's "vomit comet" show the Hedgehog prototypes performing hopping and tumbling maneuvers in a low-gravity environment. The low gravity and rough terrains found on comets and asteroids … [Link]

Mashable » "They learn from the ones who died": Refugees in Calais determined to reach the UK

Wednesday 9 September 6:00:27 UTC 2015

AylunFeed-tw Feed-fbCALAIS, France – David Cameron is not too popular in Calais this week. His recent vow, that the UK will accept some 20,000 Syrian refugees from outside Europe, with no mention of the masses on his doorstep, has riled many in the makeshift camp outside Calais known as the "Jungle." Sudanese, Afghans, Eritreans and Syrians alike told Mashable of their surprise … [Link]

Mashable » Thai bombing suspect admits to handing 'yellow-shirt man' the backpack bomb

Wednesday 9 September 5:38:00 UTC 2015

Ap_364898824665Feed-tw Feed-fbBANGKOK — Thai police said Wednesday that a key suspect has admitted to meeting the alleged Bangkok shrine bomber outside a train station and handing him a heavy backpack containing a bomb just before the blast occurred the night of Aug. 17. Police announced the development as they escorted the suspect, identified as Yusufu Mierili, to the scene of the alleged … [Link]

Mashable » New 'blue bastard' fish species found in Australia that fights by kissing

Wednesday 9 September 5:26:09 UTC 2015

FishFeed-tw Feed-fbThe blue bastard fish, long rumoured to exist among Australian fisherman, has formally been identified as a new species. Queensland Museum ichthyologist Jeff Johnson named the fish plectorhinchus caeruleonothus — the Latin translation of blue bastard. "Caeruleo is blue and nothus is bastard," Johnson told Mashable Australia. North Australian locals and fly fisherman had given the creature the colloquial name because … [Link]

Mashable » Saturn-studying spacecraft snaps awesome image of planet's moon Dione

Wednesday 9 September 5:12:44 UTC 2015

CassiniFeed-tw Feed-fbNASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which is nearing the end of its time exploring Saturn and its 62 moons, took yet another incredible photo of the ringed planet and its moon Dione The newly-released photo — taken on May 27 — shows Dione standing out starkly against the bands of the planet's atmosphere. Shadows cast by the planet's rings are visible in the … [Link]

Mashable » How to watch Apple's iPhone 6S live stream

Wednesday 9 September 5:00:57 UTC 2015

Cook-apple-eventFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s newest line of iPhones are about arrive. Apple will hold one of its most anticipated events of the year Wednesday at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. The Cupertino company is expected to unveil a pair of new iPhones, an updated Apple TV and possibly a larger iPad. See also: Apple unveils the iPhone 6S and much more: … [Link]

Mashable » Australian football's $10m superstar struggles with mental health condition

Wednesday 9 September 4:43:15 UTC 2015

BuddyFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of Australia's most successful football players has revealed he is suffering from a mental health condition and will not be playing this weekend. Lance "Buddy" Franklin, who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL), is being praised for speaking up about his condition and asking for help. The illness he is suffering from has not been … [Link]

Mashable » CNN will stream the next Republican presidential debate for free

Wednesday 9 September 4:30:29 UTC 2015

Trump-pointFeed-tw Feed-fbYou won't need to have Trump bucks to watch The Donald in the upcoming debate CNN will be streaming its Republican presidential debate on September 16 for free without the need for any cable authentication. The news channel is making the debate available on every platform and device it can — smartphone, tablet and, yes, even boring old cable TV See … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Jon Stewart play umpire in sneaky 'Late Show' premiere cameo

Wednesday 9 September 4:22:28 UTC 2015

Stewartcolbert1Feed-tw Feed-fb You wouldn't expect Stephen Colbert to launch his Late Show without his TV BFF, would you? Of course not. The surprising part about Jon Stewart's blink-and-you'll-miss-it visit to Colbert's very first CBS show, though, was how early in the night it occurred: in the premiere's first few moments. Stewart showed up at the end of a goofy-sincere cold open that … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Stops Selling Fire Phone

Wednesday 9 September 4:15:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Last June Amazon announced their Fire Phone, an Android device packed with interesting but questionably useful tech that left reviewers unimpressed. Now, just a few weeks after big layoffs in Amazon's Fire Phone division, the phone has gone out of stock globally and seems unlikely to return. GeekWire says it's "an indication that they've finally exhausted … [Link]

Popular Science » Melting Ice Could Wake Up Ancient Frozen Viruses

Wednesday 9 September 4:14:30 UTC 2015

Arctic Ice US Geological Survey Melting polar regions are already causing unprecedented sea level rise but there are other threats besides water buried in the swiftly melting ice. Since 2003, large viruses (longer than 0.5 microns) have been found ensconced in permafrost, a layer of soil in the Arctic that is usually permanently frozen. In a new study published in … [Link]

Mashable » Woman sells ex's 'Batmobile' on Craigslist as retribution for his infidelity

Wednesday 9 September 4:06:48 UTC 2015

Batmobile-21Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen one Livonia, Michigan woman learned that her Batman-obsessed boyfriend was cheating, she didn't give him the response he needed — she gave him the response he deserved. Amy Estrada purchased a Dodge Nitro in her name, which she then gave to her boyfriend. "I got that car for him in my name because I thought that he was going to … [Link]

Mashable » Australia to accept an additional 12,000 refugees, extend airstrikes into Syria

Wednesday 9 September 3:48:28 UTC 2015

Refugees2Feed-tw Feed-fbUpdated: Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 2.20 p.m. AEST with a statement from Bill Shorten. Under increasing international and domestic pressure to do something about the unfolding humanitarian crisis, the Australian government has announced plans to offer 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees from persecuted minorities permanent resettlement in Australia In a press conference Wednesday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott also announced the government … [Link]

Mashable » Bruno Mars may headline Super Bowl 50 halftime but there's a twist

Wednesday 9 September 2:57:42 UTC 2015

Bruno-mars-halftime-showFeed-tw Feed-fbBruno Mars, who in 2014 broke the TV record for most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever with 115.3 million viewers, has been asked to come back and headline 2016's halftime show in Santa Clara, California, on February 7, 2016. Mars not only would perform, but he would be in charge of selecting a medley of artists (potentially other past performers) to … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Davis angers 'Eye of the Tiger' creator after using song at prison release

Wednesday 9 September 2:35:23 UTC 2015

Kim-davis-eye-of-the-tigerFeed-tw Feed-fbKim Davis — the Kentucky county clerk jailed for six days after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — did some time and took some chances, but she was released Tuesday to much fanfare as Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" blared from speakers Survivor band member Frankie Sullivan, the Rocky III anthem's producer and co-writer, is now furious that … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Deliver Groceries

Wednesday 9 September 2:15:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Out of carrots? Fire up Google and search for some. They might just show up at your house. Bloomberg reports that the search giant will start testing a grocery delivery service later this year in San Francisco and one other city. Google will be partnering with Costco, Whole Foods, and other grocery stores to source their … [Link]

Mashable » Hey Apple, no need to talk about the iPhone 6S. We're already buying.

Wednesday 9 September 2:00:08 UTC 2015

Ap_556797980350Feed-tw Feed-fbKudos to the guy in Sydney who camped his Coleman tent outside the local Apple store a day before the company's annual iPhone launch event. Whether or not they intended it this way, it's a perfect commentary on modern tech culture Because for increasing millions of us — witness the $1 billion in Apple Watch sales so far — it doesn't … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams is one of the most dominant athletes in any sport, but her paychecks don't show it

Wednesday 9 September 1:58:38 UTC 2015

SerenaFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Serena Williams swats and backhands her way towards sports history at the U.S. Open this week, controversy has cropped up over whether she is getting a champion's payday that's worthy of her performance on the court. The fact at the heart of it all: Maria Sharapova, the tall, blond Russian superstar whom Williams has bested in 16 out of 17 … [Link]

Mashable » One more chug: The Apple Keynote drinking game

Wednesday 9 September 1:25:35 UTC 2015

Promo266024936Feed-tw Feed-fb "Hey, Siri, what's the best way to get drunk before 2 p.m. on a Wednesday?" "Have you considered the Apple Keynote Drinking Game?" It's that special time of year when fans gather 'round their iPads and gold MacBook Airs to watch the Apple Keynote with eager anticipation of the technology wonders to come. And what better way to ring in … [Link]

Mashable » This Australian could be the first to get a new iPhone 6S

Wednesday 9 September 0:45:49 UTC 2015

HandmerFeed-tw Feed-fbOne Australian man is camping in front of Sydney's flagship Apple store in the hopes of being the first person in the world to get his hands on the new iPhone — and it hasn't even been announced yet. On Tuesday morning, entrepreneur and technology journalist Lindsay Handmer staked his claim to a patch of cement outside the downtown store, first … [Link]

Mashable » NASA confused the moon with the sun in photos posted to Twitter

Wednesday 9 September 0:42:13 UTC 2015

PhotokellyFeed-tw Feed-fbOh, NASA. That is not a picture of the sun from the International Space Station That's a picture of the moon. On Tuesday, NASA's official Twitter account, which boasts 12.1 million followers, posted a photo taken by NASA astronaut and current year-long Space Station resident Scott Kelly claiming that the sun and Earth can both be seen in the image See … [Link]

Slashdot » Four Year Sentence For Running Piracy Streaming Site

Wednesday 9 September 0:19:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A 29-year-old man from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to two years in jail and another two "on license" for running a website from his bedroom that streamed pirated content. (Being on license is similar to a strict parole in the U.S.) Police say the man made over £280,000 from ads on the site . Law … [Link]

Mashable » Where's the penis? Kansas State fines itself over bizarre halftime show

Wednesday 9 September 0:02:32 UTC 2015

KansasFeed-tw Feed-fbKansas State University's band is really bad at marching in the shape of the USS Enterprise and now it's paying the price. The university has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after its marching band attempted to act out a battle between the famous starship from Star Trek and their rival University of Kansas Jayhawk mascot during its Saturday home-opener against … [Link]

Mashable » Plane catches fire at Las Vegas Airport, at least 14 sent to hospital

Wednesday 9 September 0:01:21 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-09-08-at-4.35.23-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 9:57 p.m. PT As temperatures eclipsed 100 degrees Tuesday in Las Vegas, there was even more heat on the runway of McCarran Airport when a British Airways plane bound for London burst into flames on the tarmac. The blaze alarmed nearby passengers and set social media on fire See also: Airplane door falls from the sky, rudely interrupts golf game … [Link]

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