Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » New Tech Puts the Brakes On Bullets Fired From Police Sidearms
Zothecula writes: Police officers are trained to shoot for the center of mass, not necessarily to kill, but to stop – although the end result can often be one and the same. "The Alternative" is designed to give officers a less lethal option in the form of a clip-on "air bag" for semiautomatic pistols that reduces the velocity of a … [Link]
Mashable » Look after the universe for me: 'Doctor Who' returns in 2-minute prequel
When you're about to embark on a life-or-death struggle, why not hand over your last will and testament to a mysterious magical woman you met many centuries ago? That's what appears to be going on in this brief prequel to Doctor Who Season 9, which kicks off Sept. 19. The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) goes back to Karn, a planet that … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone-charging wallet to debut at Rebecca Minkoff fashion show
In the past few seasons, designer Rebecca Minkoff has been steadily positioning herself to become the techy in the fashion designer space. It was Minkoff, after all, who embraced Snapchat two years ago for her fashion show, long before any other brand used the social media application To further the point that Minkoff is at the forefront of technology, she is … [Link]
Slashdot » Million-Square-Foot Data Center Being Built In Dallas
1sockchuck writes: RagingWire has begun building a 1 million square foot data center campus in the Telecom Corridor north of Dallas. Data centers have been growing in scale for years, but this project reflects the extent to which massive amounts of computing power are being concentrated in regional hubs. This super-sizing of data center campuses allows cloud platforms (and the … [Link]
Mashable » Premier League fans keep getting completely insane soccer tattoos
This is apparently the season of Premier League soccer fans getting red-card-worthy tattoos We're just a few weeks into the season that's already seen not one, but two West Ham fans ink themselves with corporeal commemorations following big wins. But — thanks to a Manchester City fan who would not be outdone — we now have a new clubhouse leader for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Iron Man Villains
Iron Man has faced some truly formidable foes over time (and just wait until him and Captain America fight it out in Civil War next year). Here is the definitive list of Iron Man villains, from lamest to greatest. (WatchMojo) The post Top 10 Iron Man Villains appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Your complete guide to iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pricing
How much does a new iPhone cost? That's not as simple a question as it once was. Since last year's launch of the iPhone 6, U.S. wireless carriers have radically changed their pricing structure, following T-Mobile's footsteps by generally moving away from subsidized phones and two-year contracts. In their place are a slew of payment options, installment plans and leases. It's … [Link]
Slashdot » Using a Smartphone As a Virtual Reality Controller
New submitter mutherhacker writes: A group from Osaka University in Japan and McMaster University in Canada have presented a method to control a virtual 3D object using a smartphone . The method was primarily designed for presentations but also applies to virtual reality using a head mounted display, gaming or even quadrocopter control. There is an open paper online as … [Link]
Mashable » 3 space travelers have landed back on Earth
UPDATED 9:00 p.m. ET Three International Space Station crewmembers — including the world record holder for most cumulative time spent in space — returned to Earth Friday evening Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Kazakh cosmonaut Aidyn Aimbetov and the first Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen landed their Russian-made Soyuz spacecraft, undocked earlier from the Space Station, at 8:51 p.m. ET in in Kazakhstan. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Stargate-themed Anubis Ear Cuff and Horus Pendant Look Fantastic!
Russian artist and Etsy user Olga Volodina specializes in silver jewelry, and among her creations are a series of gorgeous Stargate-inpired pendants and ear cuffs. I especially like that Anubis ear cuff. I think it looks totally badass. 
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Mashable » Taylor Swift in talks to bring her Special Friendship Unit to 'Law & Order'
In New York City's war on Katy Perry, the dedicated Swifties who trot around stages and pose for Instagrams are members of an elite squad known as the Special Friendships Unit. And now we may see their stories on the small screen. Actress Mariska Hargitay hinted Taylor Swift, a Law & Order: SVU fangirl, may make an appearance on the show … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can red wine and chocolate really stave off Alzheimer’s disease?
Resveratrol, found in red wine and dark chocolate, may stabilise Alzheimer's disease – but at doses equivalent to 1000 bottles a day
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The Joy of Tech » JoT 2188: Same old/same old!
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Slashdot » GameStart Uses Minecraft to Teach Kids Programming (Video 1)
You can't teach all programming by using Minecraft to keep kids interested, but you can use Minecraft, Java, and Eclipse to give them a good start. That's what Tyler Kilgore and his colleagues at GameStart are doing. Watch today's video (number 1), tomorrow's video (number 2) and read both days' transcripts for the full scoop. 
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Mashable » Almost half of Syria is fleeing
The image of the lifeless little boy, facedown on a beach, highlights the deadly risks for Syrian refugees. For three years, a civil war has raged in the country, causing the deaths of more than 200,000 people, and sending people fleeing from their homes. See also: One man's story of how ISIS took his hometown The country of about 23 million … [Link]
Mashable » Minions are running rampant, selling bananas on the street in China
Never get between a Minion and his bananas. Photos of foam rubber Minions traipsing along a road in Beijing, China have been gaining popularity on Chinese social media site, Weibo. Apparently, the yellow lackeys were carrying loads of bananas. See also: Giant inflatable Minion causes traffic chaos because there is no hope 
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Mashable » Rick Perry drops out of the 2016 race, surprising no one
Former Texas GovRick Perry suspended his presidential campaign Friday, becoming the first in a crowded field of Republican candidates to withdraw from the race. Perry's decision comes after weeks of lagging in the polls and reports that he had shuttered campaign offices and stopped paying staff in in the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina after struggling to … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things Apple didn't tell you about the new Apple TV
Apple TV is no longer a hobby. It's now a full-blown revolution for the big screen in your home. That much we knew about the upgraded device launched at Apple's event Wednesday — yet still, some questions abound The new Apple TV is physically a little larger, but it's packed with tons of new features. It's got a new remote, Siri … [Link]
Popular Science » Aeroscraft Shows Off Its Giant Airship
Dragon Dream Outside Hangar Aeroscraft Corporation Lighter than air vehicles are, for the most part, relics of a distant past. The first Zeppelin age ended with cries of “oh, the humanity.” One problem of the Hindenburg was its reliance on flammable hydrogen, but modern airships take advantage instead of inert helium for buoyancy. Despite the past century of flight mostly … [Link]
Mashable » 'Drunk History' newlyweds dazzle with spellbinding first dance
The "Drunk History" couple continues their streak of YouTube magic. After showing wedding guests a hilariously tipsy video chronicling their "how we met" story, newlyweds Justin Tillman and Jillian Sipkins debuted a first dance for the ages. Since Tillman is a professional magician, levitation is involved. Seriously. We can't wait to see what these two come up with for their first … [Link]
Mashable » Do babies know the difference between Skyping and watching 'Sesame Street'?
Long before most babies toddle or talk, they begin to make sophisticated inferences about the world around them. By as young as 3 months old, newborns can form expectations based on physical principles like gravity, speed, and momentum. Scientists at several universities told me they now have evidence, to the likely delight of far-flung grandparents everywhere, that infants can also tell … [Link]
Mashable » 'Metal Gear Solid V' fans turned a puppy into a man, and it's magical
The contentious history between fans of PC gaming and fans of console gaming usually circles back to one, vital point in favor of the keyboard-loving crowd: modding. Unlike console games, you can tweak your computer game to do cool things. Fun things. Weird things. Such is the case with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a game that already seizes weird by … [Link]
Mashable » 'Where to Invade Next' review: It's never less than full Michael Moore
“He brings up a lot of good points, and he can be funny, but he goes too far.” This is my 71 year-old mother's reaction to Michael Moore — and, were I shot up with sodium thiopental, it would probably be my reaction, too. See also: Everything we're dying to see at this year's Toronto International Film Festival Moore's been a … [Link]
Slashdot » Why the LHC May Mean the End of Experimental Particle Physics
StartsWithABang writes: At the end of the 19th century, Lord Kelvin famously said, "There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement." He was talking about how Newtonian gravity and Maxwell's electromagnetism seemed to account for all the known phenomena in the Universe. Of course, nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, general … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » And The Best Game of August Is….. Not What You Think
Gamespot wants you to know what game they enjoyed most this month, and that they think YOU will enjoy the most, too. To be honest, the choice may surprise you in the same way a killer would if they jumped out and stabbed you in the neck. That was also a hint at the game they chose. The post And … [Link]
Popular Science » Long-Lost GoPro Found After Falling From The Edge Of Space
Grand Canyon From Space Screenshot by author, from YouTube In 2013, some friends attached a GoPro camera to a weather balloon, as was the fashion in those days. Encased in a 3D printed body, they drove to their launch site, 20 miles west of the Grand Canyon. The camera captured its journey on the way up, from above the team’s … [Link]
Mashable » These tweets capture your Serena Williams grief
Serena Williams, the reigning queen of tennis and forever GOAT, broke hearts when she lost her match against Roberta Vinci during the U.S. Open semifinal Friday. See also: Serena Williams' Grand Slam quest cut shockingly short Naturally, her loss comes as a shock, considering Williams' number one ranking and her 21 previous grand slam titles. But those same stats remind … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone is blaming Drake for Serena Williams' stunning U.S. Open loss
Real-life goddess Serena Williams is one of the world's best tennis players, so she usually wins her matchesDrake, her boyfriend who is also a rapper, has a track record as being bad luck for athletes. So when Williams lost to Roberta Vinci during the U.S. Open on Friday afternoon, dashing her hopes of winning the Grand Slam, fans were quick to … [Link]
Mashable » NYPD releases video of ex-tennis star James Blake's mistaken arrest
The NYPD released video on Friday that shows an undercover officer tackling ex-tennis star James Blake outside a midtown Manhattan hotel earlier this week. See also: NYPD commissioner to ex-tennis star James Blake: 'Race has nothing to do with this' Blake, it turns, was a victim of mistaken identity. The police thought the retired star was a suspect in an … [Link]
Mashable » A smarter Siri learns to recognize the sound of your voice in iOS 9
Siri just keeps getting smarter. A new feature in iOS 9 will let you to train Siri so the assistant will only respond to your voice saying "Hey, Siri." The new voice recognition feature was rolled out in the new iOS 9.1 beta that launched Thursday. See also: The 15 best features of iOS 9, in GIFs Apple first added the … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore's ruling party wins election by a landslide
SINGAPORE — The ruling People's Action Party (PAP), which has held power since 1959, had a landslide victory in Friday's general election in Singapore. The party, which some thought would continue its trend of declining popularity in past elections, showed its naysayers that it firmly had the populace, winning 69.86% of the vote, and 83 out of 89 seats in Parliament. … [Link]
Slashdot » Benchmark Battle, September 2015: Chrome Vs. Firefox Vs. Edge
An anonymous reader writes: The next browser battle is upon us. Edge has been out for more than a month, and its two biggest competitors have received significant updates: Chrome 45 and Firefox 40. This article puts all three through their paces, and each manages to win a few tests. Edge convincingly won the JetSteam and SunSpider JavaScript benchmarks, while … [Link]
Mashable » Dinosaurs roam free at abandoned Michigan park
Come for the dismantled roller coaster, stay for the dinosaurs While navigating the Michigan forest recently, photographer Seph Lawless stumbled upon something equal parts spellbinding and reptilian See also: Photographer snuck into abandoned amusement parks to capture their decay The Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park was formerly a site for ancient beast enthusiasts, but has morphed into a playful glimpse of Jurassic … [Link]
Mashable » Sept. 11 commemorations have slowly tapered off in newspapers
Firemen gather together in Greenwich Village, in lower New York, to pay tribute to the fallen. A somber ceremony takes place further downtown at the September 11 Memorial and Museum. One World Trade Center, the striking skyscraper erected in the wake of that destruction, hovers over the entire city where the twin towers once stood Anywhere you look in Manhattan on … [Link]
Popular Science » A Major Study Calls For Even Lower Blood Pressure In Older Adults
Blood pressure monitors are old technology, though new recommendations may change what they should show. Cardiologists have long questioned what the acceptable range of healthy blood pressure is for adults who are 50 years and older, and in a paper published today, researchers argue for an even lower target than what is recommended by current guidelines. Announced today by the … [Link]
Mashable » Toddler is totally thrilled to see dad after first day of school
The first day of school is nerve-wracking. You're learning new material, you have to make new friends — and what if your parents don't come back for you? Thankfully, this toddler's fears were alleviated when her dad finally arrived to pick her up. And boy, was she excited. 'Drunk History' newlyweds dazzle with spellbinding first dance A taser hitting skin … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gremlins Of The Galaxy: A Prequel to the Original “Gremlins” Movie [Video]
Gizmo and Star-Lord’s dad team up for a prison escape that is even more epic than Guardians Of The Galaxy! [Mashed] The post Gremlins Of The Galaxy: A Prequel to the Original “Gremlins” Movie [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Petrified Sand Dunes On Mars, A Pink Dolphin, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Popular Science » The 15-Year-Old Inventor Who Launched A Business
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Mashable » Good news, travelers: Oil could sink to as low as $20 a barrel
A glut in the world's crude oil supply could drag oil prices down to as low as $20 per barrel, Goldman Sachs analysts warned on Friday. That prediction is Goldman's worst-case scenario — its official forecast for 2016 dipped from $57 to $45 — but the dreary outlook was enough to send the benchmark price for U.S. oil down 2% on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MODE, BitFactura, SecureDB, Mad Mimi
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Serena Williams' Grand Slam quest cut shockingly short
After beating her older sister Venus in a poignant U.S. Open quarterfinal — and reaching the doorstep of just the fifth calendar Grand Slam in tennis history — it seemed that Serena Williams had a much easier task Friday afternoon in New York. All she had to do was win against Roberta Vinci, just the 43rd ranked player in the world … [Link]
Mashable » New French perfume museum showcases the marvels of scent-making
PARIS — The floral scents wafted into the 19th-century Parisian courtyard Friday outside the launch of famed French perfumer Fragonard's first flagship perfume museum. The sprawling building — once home to a lewd Parisian theater and later a chic velodrome — was renovated for two years to showcase the unique history and techniques behind the creation of perfume. The Musée du … [Link]
Mashable » '50 Nerds of Grey' is geek erotica done right
If your ideal form of erotic punishment is a painstaking Windows 10 installation, then do we have a 50 Shades of Grey parody for you. The Twitter account @50NerdsOfGrey gives the wildly popular and fairly awkward series the nerdy twist we didn't know it needed. Beware, this content is NFSW — at least for algebra enthusiasts. See also: 'Fifty Shades of … [Link]
Mashable » Animal artists paint for charity (and treats)
The Oakland Zoo is raising money for conservation by auctioning artwork made by elephants, giraffes and other resident animals Bids start at $200 on eBay and bidding will end on Sept. 20. According to zoo spokeswoman Nicky Mora, the funds raised will benefit Oakland Zoo's conservation partners working in the field to save wild animals. Last year, the zoo raised nearly … [Link]
Slashdot » Can The Martian Give NASA's Mars Efforts a Hollywood Bump?
Flash Modin writes: NASA has poured considerable time and resources into Ridley Scott's The Martian — perhaps more than any other movie in history — going so far as to time a Mars human landing site selection workshop to coincide with the film. Jim Green, NASA's head of planetary sciences, was one of the consultants, with other astronomers fact checking … [Link]
Popular Science » Embedded 3D Barcodes To Ensure Pills Are Real
Plastic prototype pill with 3-D barcode Ben Whiteside, University of Bradford A new kind of barcode could be structurally built into a pill or other product, rather than just slapped on the packaging. A team of engineers unveiled the new technology this week at the British Science Festival in Bradford, UK. Researchers from the University of Bradford and Sofmat, an … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Martian' review: Matt Damon, and the movie, are stellar
Arguably the best sequence in Apollo 13 comes when its hardcore NASA dweebs have to find a way to make “this” fit into “this” using nothing but “that”: Now imagine an entire two-hour film that rides that same wave. See also: 'The Martian' author Andy Weir is putting the science back in science fiction The Martian, the best mainstream entertainment Ridley … [Link]
Mashable » Concern rises for Kurdish town sealed off by Turkey
The Kurdish town of Cizre in in south eastern Turkey has been cut off from the world by security forces in recent days, as the military imposes a 24-hour curfew as they battle suspected militants. The top European human rights body on Turkey asked to send independent observers into the town Friday over fears that violations against local residents were taking … [Link]
Mashable » Got squirrel? Judging the world’s weirdest cook off
Here in the heart of the Ozarks, they call it “tree bacon” and “limb chicken;” but on this crisp, September morning, it’s perfectly clear that squirrel is what’s on the menu. I’m in Bentonville, Arkansas to judge one of the country’s most unusual food competitions: The World Championship Squirrel Cook Off. I should probably mention that I’ve never eaten squirrel before. … [Link]
Mashable » How solar panels could capture a lot more sunlight on slanted roofs
Most of the solar panels in the world sit on rooftops at a fixed angle, so they miss out on capturing energy during parts of every day. Now researchers have shown that by cutting solar cells into specific designs using kirigami, a variation of origami which entails cutting in addition to folding, they can allow the cells to track the sun's … [Link]
Popular Science » Library Will Vote On Giving Patrons Access To Anonymous Tor Browsers
Kilton Public Library Library Freedom Project Hiding from surveillance is a good way to get noticed by law enforcement in the US. Tor, is a free browser tool that sends traffic from a users’ computer through several different servers and machines, making it unclear where the request originated. In light of the revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden about … [Link]
Mashable » London's Secret Cinema is bringing movies to refugee camps in Calais
Secret Cinema, the London-based organization that hosts immersive, confidential movie screenings for film buffs, is looking to help refugees cope by setting up a cinema in a camp in Calais See also: 'They learn from the ones who died': Refugees in Calais determined to reach the UK Fabien Riggall, the director of Secret Cinema, recently returned from a visit to the … [Link]
Popular Science » Are We Alone? Have We Always Been? How Do We Know?
The Lick Observatory's Automated Planet Finder Will Help Out In The Search For Life Laurie Hatch/Berkeley ST. LOUIS — It's the loneliest question in the cosmos: Are we, creative and intelligent and flawed as we are, really all there is? Are we alone, and have we always been? Is there anybody else out there? Leave it to the people of … [Link]
Mashable » Bowed heads, raised flags: Remembering 9/11 from city to city
From New York City and Washington, D.C., to Afghanistan, nations remember the Sept. 11 attacks that took place on this day, 14 years ago. Read more…More about Washington Dc, September 11, Pentagon, Us World, and Us
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Slashdot » Spy Industry Leaders Befuddled Over 'Deep Cynicism' of American Public
New submitter autonomous_reader writes: Ars Technica has a story on this week's Intelligence & National Security Summit, where CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey had a lot to say about the resistance of the American public to government cyber spying and anti-encryption efforts. Blaming resistance on "people who are trying to undermine" the intelligence mission of the … [Link]
Mashable » Burn all fossil fuels, lose all of Florida, study says
Burning all of the currently accessible oil, natural gas and coal in the world would have catastrophic consequences for coastal populations around the world, a new study shows The amount of planet-warming greenhouse gases released by this combustion would be sufficient to warm the planet by at least 16 degrees Fahrenheit on average and melt the entire Antarctic ice sheet — … [Link]
Mashable » Electronics vs. the elements: How your devices can survive an active lifestyle
You lead an active lifestyle, and your idea of a family vacation includes huddling around the campfire, hiking through rugged terrain or white water rafting. And while you have a great appreciation for the great outdoors, you also happen to love your iPhone Electronics and the elements don't always get along. And even for the average iPhone user who doesn't spend … [Link]
Mashable » The fan letters James Holmes receives in prison
James Holmes will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the 2012 theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, but that hasn't stopped scores of women from sending him selfies and letters of admiration See also: James Holmes Tumblr 'Holmies' Shock Internet More than 200 pages of correspondence from Holmes supporters were among the documents that the district attorney's office released … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ReliableSite Enables its Offerings With SOAP-Based DevOps API
Dedicated Hosting provider ReliableSite.Net has launched a SOAP-based API, allowing programmatic access to dedicated server management, so that customers and resellers can seamlessly integrate and control server, network, and DDoS protection functions within their own projects.
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Popular Science » What Would Happen If We Burned All The Fossil Fuels On Earth?
Gas Flare Tim Evanson/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 Natural gas being disposed of in an oil field by burning. If you've ever poured yourself some iced tea on a hot summer's day, you know that that icy goodness doesn't stick around for long. That's because (SPOILER ALERT) ice doesn't do well in heat. Those same (wildly obvious) laws of thermodynamics … [Link]
Mashable » 'Street Fighter V' hosts the series first Middle-Eastern character, Rashid
Yes, Street Fighter EX featured Pullum Purna — but that was a spin-off. So hush, peanut gallery. Rashid follows Necalli, becoming the second new brawler to join the Street Fighter V roster. He was revealed when series producer Yoshinori Ono took the stage at the Games 15 Middle East video game event, held from Sept. 10-12 in Dubai. See also: Pokemon's 3D fighting … [Link]
Slashdot » First Library To Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Halts Project After DHS Email
An anonymous reader writes with an update to the news we discussed in July that a small library in New Hampshire would be used as a Tor exit relay. Shortly after the project went live, the local police department received an email from the Department of Homeland Security. The police then met with city officials and discussed all the ways … [Link]
Mashable » Drinking with Dan: An interview with Dan Rather and Andy Roddick
Hemingway once said, “I drink to make other people more interesting.” He was far more interesting of a subject than I am, but I often joke that at my age and place in life, people may need to drink to find me interesting. Fast forward to a bunch of quick-witted 20-somethings at Mashable sitting in a room with this journalist, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Black holes may be brick walls that bounce information back out
It's another shot in the black hole wars – a Nobel laureate has a counterpoint to Stephen Hawking's new solution to the black hole information paradox
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Mashable » 87 dead, more than 200 injured in crane collapse at Mecca mosque
A crane collapsed at the famed Masjid al Haram mosque in Mecca on Friday, reportedly leaving dozens dead and many more wounded The collapse occurred as strong storms battered the building, also known as the Grand Mosque, which surrounds Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba. See also: Room for improvement: 5 ways Saudi Arabia's new king can address human rights According to … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Propose App That Detects Emotions Based On Walking Style
An anonymous reader writes: Chinese researchers claim to be able to deduce a person's emotional state using accelerometer data from mobile devices attached to the wrist and ankle. The study recorded baseline data and then comparitive data after showing either disturbing or amusing videos to test subjects. The paper envisages the ultimate development of smartphone and wearable apps capable of … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump now owns all of Miss Universe. Be very afraid.
Donald Trump spokesman Michael Cohen confirmed the Republican presidential hopeful has purchased NBC's half of the Miss Universe Organization and settled all lawsuits against the media company. The move, which Trump announced on Twitter, gives him full ownership of the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants and completes a divorce begun in June when NBC announced it was ending its business … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Murray breaks out the emoji to wish his big bro good luck in U.S. Open
LONDON — In the run-up to his big match in the U.S. Open Doubles final, Jamie Murray has been getting the full backing of the whole Murray clan. After he triumphed alongside doubles partner John Peers in Thursday's semi-final, his little brother Andy sent out one of his patented emoji-filled tweets to spur on his big brother. See also: Andy Murray's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Elsa Was The Villain [Video]
A Disney’s Frozen Re-edit to make Elsa look like the villain. [BloodBlitz Comedy] The post If Elsa Was The Villain [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tesla and Space X’s Elon Musk Might be a Super Villain [Video]
Elon Musk is either trying to save the world or destroy it. Stephen’s not sure which one. [The Late Show with Stephen Colbert] The post Tesla and Space X’s Elon Musk Might be a Super Villain [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The wait for 'Super Mario Maker' tools to unlock just got shorter
Or fiddle with your system clock, if that's what you were planning to do. Super Mario Maker's Sept. 11 release is accompanied by a patch that changes how the game's level creation tools and props unlock. It appears to involve a combination of time and gameplay, with conflicting reports stating that new packets will now unlock anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours after … [Link]
Popular Science » Canon Teases Its Own Virtual Reality Headset
Dave Gershgorn/ Popular Science Canon teased a prototype of a virtual reality headset this week at its 2015 Expo in New York City. Most of the virtual reality offerings we’ve seen so far have been from dedicated startups like Oculus, or mobile companies looking to the future, like HTC and Samsung. But now a company known for its optics has … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 ‘Cuphead’ Bosses Who Will Ruin Your Life (and Get You Pumped For the Game!)
Cuphead is an absolutely amazing Xbox One game coming out next year that is slowly gaining a lot of buzz, though not as much as it should because Rocket League and Phantom Pain seem to be taking all the thunder right now. But this hand-drawn side-scroller is not only stunning in its art style, but said to be a LOT … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Smartwatch Can Reveal What You’re Typing
Wrist movement can help researchers guess what people typing He Wang Some smartwatch apps may be less interested in your jogging than you think. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have found that the accelerometer and gyroscope in your smartwatch can be used to track what you type on a keyboard, in addition to your heart rate and … [Link]
Slashdot » The Handheld Analog Computer That Made the Atomic Bomb
szczys writes: When the physicists and mathematicians of the Manhattan Project began their work they needed to establish which substance was most likely to sustain vigorous fission. This is not trivial math, and the solution of course is to use an advanced computer. If only they had one available. The best computer of the time was a targeting calculation machine … [Link]
Slashdot » In Survey of American Universities, MIT Scores Worst In Cybersecurity
An anonymous reader writes: In a cybersecurity survey of 485 large colleges and universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in at the bottom of the list. In a report released today, SecurityScorecard analyzed the educational institutions based on web application security, network security, endpoint security, IP reputation, patching, and other security indicators. That might not seem intuitive, but according … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Wisdom of Shigeru Miyamoto
Not only did Shigeru Miyamoto essentially create the template for modern video games as we know them, he also carries in him a wisdom that was well beyond his years (as captured perfectly in the quote above). May his legend live on for eternity. Editor’s note: This was written a few days ago and has no relation to 9/11. The … [Link]
Popular Science » Yellowstone Is Replacing Asphalt With Paths Made From Old Tires
Old Faithful Jon Sullivan/Wikimedia Yellowstone's iconic geyser, Old Faithful In Yellowstone, the rubber doesn't meet the road, it is the road. The pathways around Old Faithful, one of the park's star attractions, aren't made from asphalt or cement, but from old tires. Michelin, the tire company that helped build the project, says that the benefit of the new surface is … [Link]
Mashable » 'Age-appropriate' fashion is a step backward for women’s rights
For decades the term “age-appropriate” has been an acceptable phrase when it comes to women’s style. You've probably heard it said that low-cut tops are inappropriate for 15-year-old girls, and that women over 40 should retire their mini skirts. But take someone like Anna Dello Russo, Vogue Japan's editor at large and creative consultant, whose short dress blows the lid off … [Link]
Popular Science » When You Turn On Your A/C, Do You Make The Street Outside Hotter?
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New Scientist – News » Crops farmed by leafcutter ants show signs of domestication
Fungus-farming ants seem to have selected for genome duplications in their crop, just like human farmers, allowing them to expand the size of their colonies
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Slashdot » Morphological Computation: The Hidden Superpower of Soft-Bodied Robots
Hallie Siegel writes: Ever wonder why most robots are built with hard bodies? It's because they are easier to control that way. But now researchers are embracing the complexities of soft bodies, by using their complex dynamics as an asset for solving some of the control computation, instead of using digital computation to solve it. Not surprisingly, many soft robots … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Physicists Have Finally Cracked Overhand Knots
An anonymous reader writes: Knots are indeed a relatively ancient art, a technology developed across centuries of trial and error and some very old, intuitive notions of symmetry and elegance. (The more 'ugly' or random a knot looks, the less likely it is to function well.) The basic physics and mechanics of knots are, however, relatively unstudied scientifically. If a … [Link]
Slashdot » Plex Is Coming To Apple TV
sfcrazy writes: Apple announced that it is turning Apple TV into a platform, opening it up for third party developers. They have already published the beta of tvOS and tvOS SDK, which developers can play with. Which means Plex is now a possibility on Apple TV. The founder of Plex said, "There is no question we will be able to … [Link]
Slashdot » The First Talking, Artificially Intelligent Surveillance Camera
merbs writes: Two NYU AI researchers have created a surveillance camera that, when hooked up to a crude artificial intelligence, speaks aloud what it 'sees'. "Our idea was to raise awareness regarding the omnipresence of surveillance equipment, and the current state of technological advancement with artificial intelligence," Ross Goodwin said. "We wanted to create an entity with its own sense … [Link]
Slashdot » US Defense Secretary Mulls Rapid Grants For Tech Companies
itwbennett writes: The push for greater cooperation with tech companies has been a big theme for the DOD in the last year, but many big tech companies so far have been wary of the government's overtures following NSA spying revelations. Now, the government is taking a more 'if you can't join them, build your own' approach. The U.S. Department of … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Android Pay Mobile Payments Service Arrives In US
An anonymous reader writes: Google is rolling out its digital payment system Android Pay in the U.S. today. The new system will allow users to make payments in stores using their phone. Existing users of the Google Wallet app can access Android Pay through an update. According to the blog post: "Android Pay works with all NFC-enabled Android devices (running … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Synchronizing Sound With Video, Using Open Source?
An anonymous reader writes: I have a decent video camera, but it lacks a terminal for using an external mic. However, I have a comparatively good audio recorder. What I'd like to do is "automagically" synchronize sound recorded on the audio recorder with video taken on the video camera, using Free / Open Source software on Linux, so I can … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's foreign minister accused of calling MP a 'bitch' under her breath
Australia's foreign minister has apparently been busted saying the word "bitch" to the deputy leader of the opposition. A video taken during Question Time in Parliament on Tuesday shows Julie Bishop mouthing something that looks suspiciously like the derogatory term. She could of course just be saying "witch" or "rich." See also: Australian politician caught on tape joking about climate … [Link]
Mashable » Never forgetting 9/11: 14 years later in photos
From New York City and Washington D.C. to Shanksville, Penn., we remember the 9/11 attacks that took place 14 years ago on this somber Friday morning. Read more… More about New York, Us, Terrorism, Washington Dc, and Pennsylvania [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Batman Isn’t Really Tragic At All
The sad tale of a jacked billionaire with a butler and a mansion who beat street criminals within an inch of their life… [Dorkly] The post Why Batman Isn’t Really Tragic At All appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk's Latest Idea: Let's Nuke Mars
KindMind writes: The Register reports that Elon Musk, in an appearance on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, said that to begin with, human residents on the red planet would need to live in "transparent domes." Before a move to more hospitable habitats, one needs only "to warm it up" and Musk thinks there's a fast way and a … [Link]
Mashable » London street artist brings #Kanye2020 to the UK
LONDON — We've heard the speech, we've bought the campaign shirts and bumper stickers, we've even changed our bios. Now, we've got the propaganda See also: Street artist paints the Queen partially nude to honour her reign Well, kind of. Pegasus, the London-based artist who brought us naked Queen Lizzy, has gone political, professing his support for Kanye West's 2020 presidential … [Link]
Mashable » Trump deletes 'haters and losers' 9/11 tweet
It looks like Donald Trump may be rethinking how he marks the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks now that he's running for president. Trump apparently deleted a two-year old tweet this week that marked the date by extending ""best wishes to all, even the haters and losers." "I would like to extend my best wishes to all, even the haters … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron offended an entire British region with an awkward mic slip
Politicians and microphones — particularly microphones that are switched on and recording at inopportune moments — are a pretty dangerous combination. See also: David Cameron definitely doesn't know what FFS stands for Cameron was getting ready to make a speech today in Leeds, the BBC reports, when he told someone sat off-camera: "We just thought people in Yorkshire hate everyone … [Link]
Mashable » Vivienne Westwood drove a tank to David Cameron's house for a protest
LONDON — Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood rolled through David Cameron's Witney constituency on a great big white tank Friday in a protest against fracking. See also: Fracking behind the rise of man-made earthquakes, new maps show The tank, with the 74-year-old Westwood sat on top, arrived outside the prime minister's home. He managed to miss the whole event as he was … [Link]
Popular Science » Here’s How Disease Spreads In A Hospital Ward
A typical four-bed room in a British hospital; the researchers found that disease is more likely to spread in one of these than in a single room. Courtesy University of Leeds Sometimes, hospitals don’t succeed in making people better. Hundreds of thousands of patients acquire infections in hospitals every year, which has resulted in 75,000 deaths and make diseases more … [Link]
Popular Science » We Can Edit Genomes, Create Synthetic Life, and Remake the World. But Should We?
Blast Docaeby Caption ST. LOUIS — Four years ago, scientists in the Netherlands and the U.S. very carefully created a potentially devastating disease. They made a few mutations to a virulent strain of bird flu that induced it to become airborne and infect mammals, giving scientists a peek into the ways flu might evolve in nature. It launched an international … [Link]
Mashable » 8 '90s-inspired styles to channel your inner 'Fresh Prince'
Classic 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air turns a quarter of a century this week. The show, which premiered in 1990, was known for its cutting-edge fashion sense — particularly that of the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith. See also: 15 celebrities rapping the timeless 'Fresh Prince' theme song So how should you celebrate this historic anniversary? If you want to honor Fresh … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Moore reaches peak Michael Moore in 'Where To Invade Next' teaser
Faux-serious title cards, ironic use of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries," copious American flags, an accented woman asking if this is "the great big penis competition," an Academy Award-winning documentarian accosting innocent bystanders and terrifying children and waxing rhapsodic about how much he loves ketchup — yup, Where to Invade Next is a Michael Moore movie, all right. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer's nude photo series with women of all sizes is completely unapologetic
Editor’s note: This post contains nudity. New York City photographer Substantia Jones wanted to send the message that all bodies are beautiful and valuable, so she began her photo series, The Adipositivity Project, in 2007 as a way to promote and discuss body politics and positivity. Her series displaying images of plus-size women — ones that you may not typically see … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Tech Companies Hire 'Cheerleaders' To Motivate Programmers
HughPickens.com writes: Lauren O'Neil writes at CBC News that internet companies "across China" are hiring "pretty, talented girls that help create a fun work environment." Dubbed "programming cheerleaders," these young women serve to chit-chat, play Ping-Pong with employees as part of their role, and sometimes smile and clap for male employees who play guitar in the office, as indicated by … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 37% or 40% Off Boogie Board LCD eWriters ($18.79 or $17.97)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Boogie Board LCD eWriters for either just $18.79 (Cyan, 37% Off) or $17.97 (Black, 40% Off.) The revolutionary Reflex LCD featured in the Boogie Board Original 8.5 eWriter retains an image indefinitely without power until you press the erase button to clear the screen. Great for children to practice … [Link]
Mashable » Last known 9/11 rescue dog honored with best birthday ever
Golden retriever Bretagne is the last known rescue dog who worked at Ground Zero on 9/11. She and her handler, Texas Task Force 1 member Denise Corliss, have been inseparable ever since. As part of its "Dog's Best Day" series, BarkBox honored Bretagne's and Denise's service — and celebrated Bretagne's 16th birthday — with a fun-packed, dog-friendly day. Highlights included a … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's 'Destiny: The Taken King' trailer is way better than North America's
Destiny: The Taken King brings Bungie's 2014 hit into a new phase of its life on Sept. 15, and publisher Activision released two bizarre live-action trailers this week to ratchet up the hype. To each their own, of course — but it's hard to look at these trailers side by side and not point to Japan's as the superior one. I … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Some Elegant Sets of Rings for a More Civilized Age
We’ve featured master jeweler Takayas Mizuno’s gorgeous and geeky rings on GAS back in 2013, and now, the man is back with various sets of rings that should make all Star Wars fanboys and girls go nuts with envy: Star Wars inspired lightsaber rings! From Takayas Custom Jewelry: Designed with non-tarnish sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia, these lightsaber inspired rings … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know to preorder an iPhone 6S
The wait is almost over. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus won't hit shelves until Sept. 25 but you'll be able to reserve one soon. Apple will open up preorders for the handsets in the early hours of Saturday morning, at 12:01 a.m PT See also: Don't be fooled: The iPhone 6S really starts at $299 Whether you want to buy … [Link]
Mashable » Double rainbow fills the sky in New York City ahead of 9/11 anniversary
One day before the United States commemorated the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, New Yorkers were treated to a beautiful break from the rain on Thursday. A double rainbow stretched across the sky, and to some observers, one end seemed to touch down right at the Freedom Tower that now stands at the site where the Twin Towers once … [Link]
Mashable » Final 'Destiny' weekend sale before 'The Taken King' has one last surprise
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes (and from random loot drops), Xur has the goods for … [Link]
Mashable » Designers are using tech to break fashion week rules and we like it
There’s no question that social media has completely changed the game for the fashion crowd. From celebrities taking over glossy mags' Twitter accounts to Marc Jacobs Periscoping his otherwise exclusive Resort '16 presentation, the fashion set has hopped on the new technology train and it's full steam ahead With a handful of brands embracing innovation during New York fashion week, this … [Link]
Popular Science » Genetically Modified Plants Could Eliminate Food Poisoning
Flickr user rick Antibacterial proteins produced by genetically-engineered plants could kill deadly strains of E. coli in contaminated meat This week, as contaminated cucumbers are being recalled across the United States due to a Salmonella outbreak that has killed two people and left more than 340 sick, scientists have announced a new strategy for combating foodborne disease. Their method involves … [Link]
Mashable » 'Demolition' review: It's the quirky bastard child of 'Silver Linings' and 'Garden State'
“Everything has become a metaphor,” Jake Gyllenhaal's character Davis Mitchell says in voice-over during the first section of Demolition. That line indicates just how subtle this movie is — i.e. about as subtle as the recurring image of a sledgehammer smashing into walls. Despite a decent lead performance (really, it takes something like Prince of Persia for Gyllenhaal to be bad), … [Link]
Slashdot » TSR's Lost 1980s Dungeons and Dragons Movie Script, Reviewed
An anonymous reader writes: Over at the Escapist, games historian Jon Peterson (of Playing at the World) reviews a recently-unearthed copy of James Goldman's 1982 script for a Dungeons & Dragons movie. The synopsis sounds even worse than the Jeremy Irons Dungeons & Dragons film from 2000, if such a thing is possible. Given the resolution of recent legal problems … [Link]
Mashable » Parents recreate daughter's ridiculous selfies because parents are embarrassing that way
Parents are the greatest — they're there for support, unconditional love and, of course, knocking you down a peg if you need it. New Yorker Emily Musson and her boyfriend apparently took so many selfies (in somewhat ridiculous poses) that Emily's parents felt compelled to recreate them in a most hilarious fashion. See also: Brits are sharing selfies with their dogs … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » FREE eBook: 2015 IT Security Kit (a $50.00 value) (Last Day!)
Update: Today is the last day to take advantage of this offer! We’ve got another free ebook for you guys today! This deal will only be good for a limited time: The 2015 IT Security Kit, usually priced at $50, is now free for a limited time! You’ll get down- to-earth information about how to defend the seven most popular … [Link]
Mashable » British man complains to supermarket about errant biscuit, gets perfect reply
LONDON — British people take their tea — and, by extension, their beloved tea-dunking accessories — very, very seriously indeed. See also: Your definitive guide to the best biscuits for dunking in tea Darryl Reilly was enjoying the classic combination of Chocolate Digestives and a morning cuppa recently when he made a shocking discovery in his biscuit packet, and had absolutely … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stunt Couple Paint with Flames in Super Slow Motion Dance Performance [Video]
A fantastic performance by artists Dan Miethke & Steffi Höggerl who specialize in fire dancing. [Spark FireDance | Via Geekologie] The post Stunt Couple Paint with Flames in Super Slow Motion Dance Performance [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Ellen Pao Drops Appeal of Gender Discrimination Suit
McGruber writes: Jeff Bezo's newspaper is reporting that Ellen Pao is dropping her appeal of the gender discrimination suit she lost against her former employer, venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Pao sued KPCB in 2012, claiming that women were not given fair consideration in the male-dominated workplace. She also said that a male colleague with whom she … [Link]
Slashdot » Xerox PARC Creates Self-Destructing Chip
angry tapir writes: Engineers at Xerox PARC have developed a chip that will self-destruct upon command, providing a potentially revolutionary tool for high-security applications. The chip, developed as part of DARPA's vanishing programmable resources project, could be used to store data such as encryption keys and, on command, shatter into thousands of pieces so small, reconstruction is impossible. Read more … [Link]
Mashable » Get pumped for the first ever Fantasy Fantasy Football League
Video: Jake Fertig, Max Knoblauch and David Sidorov For some of us, the Fantasy Football season can be a lonely time Conversations in the break room suddenly seem fraught with sports jargon, and it seems like everyone is part of some sort of secret club — a club where actually following football is a requirement! Sometimes it's easy to feel … [Link]
Mashable » Hungarian camerawoman on kicking refugees: 'Something snapped'
Petra László, the camerawoman who was caught on camera kicking and tripping refugees near the Serbian border, apologized for her behavior In a letter published in the daily Magyar Nemzet newspaper Thursday, she said she was "sincerely sorry for what happened." Her behavior, she claims, was a result of fear. "I was scared as they streamed toward me, and then something … [Link]
Mashable » How to pick the perfect workout based on your 9-to-5 life
Head to a 5 a.m. Soulcycle class on any given weekday and it's bound to be filled with high-powered execs, dynamic entrepreneurs, and successful businessmen and women. Is there something about this sweaty, intense, and curated boutique exercise experience that attracts this type of person? It's true — like attracts like. If a high-intensity job is just your speed, you probably … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Exoskeleton reveals lengths we go to save energy when walking
We naturally shift our gait even if it saves minuscule amounts of energy – a finding that could help people with spinal injuries learn to walk again
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New Scientist – News » Pluto dazzles in first new images downloaded since July’s flyby
The New Horizons spacecraft has sent back fresh, stunning photos that it took of the distant icy world when it flew by on 14 July
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Slashdot » Bitcoin Extortion Group DD4BC Now Targeting Financial Services
An anonymous reader writes: Akamai is detailing the activities of DD4BC, a cyber-extortionist group that has launched distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against numerous organizations and demanded Bitcoin payments to stop the attacks. The group is sending ransom emails requiring payments of 25 to 100 Bitcoin, which is about $6,000 — $24,000 (€5,350 — €21,400). Social media shaming is also part … [Link]
Mashable » Hoover Dam build photos reveal the wonder of human invention
c. 1935Officials ride in one of the penstock pipes of the soon-to-be-completed Hoover Dam.Image: Bureau of ReclamationThe building of Hoover Dam belongs to the sagas of the daring.Oskar J.W. HansenIn the early years of the 20th century, the rapid development of the southwestern United States was creating a high demand for electricity and water. Simultaneously, a series of catastrophic floods made … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX unveils fancy interior of Crew Dragon spacecraft
It was about time: Crew Dragon, SpaceX's new spacecraft designed for crewed missions to the International Space Station and beyond, finally gives astronauts the level of comfort they deserve The first photos and video of Crew Dragon's interior, published Thursday, show a sleek, modern space with four windows, seats made of "highest-grade" carbon fiber and Alcantara cloth, and plenty of displays … [Link]
Mashable » 'Insanity ensued' after Taylor Swift endorsed Troye Sivan's new music
LOS ANGELES — It's half past midnight in West Hollywood, and Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan halts when he hears his friend Leland utter, "OH MY GOD!" Sivan, thinking someone had died, glances at Leland's iPhone only to discover that Taylor Swift and her Midas touch gave his new EP WILD an all-caps stamp of approval. GO @troyesivan WILD IS STUNNING AND … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 11 September 2015
Computer Science Courses that Don’t Exist, But Should (James Hague) — CSCI 3300: Classical Software Studies. Discuss and dissect historically significant products, including VisiCalc, AppleWorks, Robot Odyssey, Zork, and MacPaint. Emphases are on user interface and creativity fostered by hardware … [Link]
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Mashable » Brits are sharing selfies with their dogs to mark the anniversary of a tragic fire
LONDON – On the night of Sept. 11, 2014, 60 dogs were killed in an arson attack on Manchester Dogs' Home. To mark the tragedy, people began posting selfies with their pets to Manchester Dogs' Home's Twitter account, using the hashtag #HugYourHound. See also: 38 dogs who are tail-waggingly excited about their first day at work Now, to mark the anniversary … [Link]
Mashable » Not everyone in Germany is eager to welcome refugees
HAMBURG, Germany — About 100 volunteers lined up outside an enormous concrete storage hall at the convention center early Thursday morning, waiting to sort mounds of clothing, shoes, toys and toiletry donated to the city’s growing number of refugees. Less than two miles east, in a leafy neighborhood called Poeseldorf, grass was overgrowing on the site of a former military recruitment … [Link]
Mashable » British man captures scary footage of massive cliff collapse
LONDON – If you ever need an incentive not to stand too close to the edge of a cliff, just remind yourself of what happens in the video below. See also: Swarms of nightmarishly huge jellyfish are invading the UK Sam Haskins, 24, shared the following unnerving footage of a chunk of cliff breaking off the UK's Isle of Portland on … [Link]
Mashable » Elephants and people live side-by-side in this small Thai village
A small village in northeast Thailand has become a popular attraction for elephant lovers looking to get up close and personal with their favorite pachyderms. Locals in the town of Ban Ta Klang in Thailand’s Surin province, many of them descended from the Kui ethnic minority, keep elephants as domesticated animals, letting them live in their midst as pets, if not … [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch tells refugees 'help is coming'
LONDON — Sherlock Holmes actor Benedict Cumberbatch has made an emotional plea urging people to help the thousands of children caught up in the refugee crisis. See also: Here's how you can help during the refugee crisis in Europe In a video posted to YouTube on Thursday, the actor recites sections of a poem by the Somali-British writer Warsan Shire. … [Link]
Mashable » Happy birthday PlayStation and Dreamcast, from your garbage friends
This is awkward. You all know PlayStation, right? Gaming behemoth? Successfully shepherded the sons and daughters of the Atari and NES eras into video game adulthood? No big deal. Well, PlayStation turned 20 on Sept. 9. See also: Sony gets nostalgic with 20th anniversary PS4 gamepad and wireless headphones Don't forget about Dreamcast. The machine that put Sega out of the console … [Link]
Mashable » One in five voters say immigration is a make-or-break issue
One in five voters said they would only vote for a candidate who shares their exact views on immigration, a new Gallup poll finds. The poll, released Wednesday, surveyed registered voters in the U.S. about how important they felt immigration was as a policy issue and how it may influence who they vote for in the upcoming presidential primaries See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Supernova simulator recreates elements that form when stars die
What happens to the material inside a star as it collapses and dies? A device called a particle storage ring can simulate it
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Mashable » Joe Biden remembers late son in emotional interview with Stephen Colbert
Vice President Joe Biden opened up on Thursday about the death of his son Beau Biden in an interview that showed exactly why Stephen Colbert was hired to host The Late Show Beau Biden, a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, died in May after a battle with brain cancer See also: 5 reasons Joe Biden should get into the … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie developer behind 'Crossy Road' on what it's like to star at an Apple event
On Wednesday, Australian Andy Sum hit peak tech: He had the chance to speak about his mobile game Crossy Road at Apple's highly anticipated September product announcement. The 25-year-old, who lives in Melbourne, told Mashable Australia he's been making games since age 9. "I was lucky enough to always have computers around the house," he said. "I would draw little game … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is not following Jobs' script and that's OK
“Who wants a stylus? You have to get them and put them away, you lose them. Yuch. Nobody wants a stylus.” It was 2007 and a still-robust Steve Jobs was explaining why the new iPhone would not come with a stylus, something that was quite common in high-end feature phones in those days – my Palm Treo had one. He made … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James to help Ohio parents get their GEDs
LeBron James, basketball star, movie star and philanthropist, announced last month that he would be helping up to 2,300 students get through school, but he's not stopping there — he's going to help their parents, too. James announced last week that he and his foundation, in partnership with Project Learn of Summit County, will help parents of children enrolled in the … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politician caught on tape joking about climate change
Australia's conservative government has been heavily criticised for its inaction on climate change, and now it seems they're also happy to wisecrack about it when they think they're alone. On Friday, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton was unknowingly recorded joking about the plight of areas in the Pacific that are under threat from rising sea levels, ABC News reported. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Australian police appear to have a very expensive, very fast supercar
Updated: Friday, Sept. 11, 3.05 p.m. AEST with NSW Police statement. The New South Wales police force may have watched The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift one too many times. On Friday, the Instagram account of THE-LOWDOWN.com, an automotive-focused website, posted a photo of a pretty fancy sports car marked with police livery sitting on the back of a truck. … [Link]
Mashable » Facial recognition technology is Australia's latest 'national security weapon'
Law enforcement and government agencies will soon find it easier to identify persons of interest, with the ability to search millions of facial images of Australians culled from driver's licenses, visas and passports. On Wednesday, Australia's Minister for Justice Michael Keenan announced A$18.5 million would be spent to establish the National Facial Biometric Matching Capability (NFBMC). In a statement, he called … [Link]
Mashable » Qualcomm wants to be the go-to chipmaker for drones
Drones may still have some legal hurdles to fly over before they truly arrive, but as a consumer technology, they’ve shown remarkable progress. We’ve gone form bulky, difficult-to-control monstrosities to tiny Millennium Falcon replicas in the span of a few short years. Now, with a little help from Qualcomm, they’re about to get even better. The chipmaker –- whose Snapdragon mobile … [Link]
Mashable » Taxi-loving heckler throws shade at Uber CEO during Colbert interview
Uber’s CEO made his first appearance on Stephen Colbert's new Late Show, but it was far from a smooth ride. An audience member heckled Travis Kalanick about Uber's effect on the taxi industry, according to Business Insider, whose reporters witnessed the contretemps See also: Uber's enemies list grows as rivals take sides to back Lyft According to BI, an audience member … [Link]
Mashable » Moving photos capture introspection at new Flight 93 memorial
A new memorial opened on Thursday in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania to honor the victims of Flight 93, which was hijacked nearly 14 years ago during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Passengers on the flight had forced the terrorists who took control of the plane to crash-land in rural Pennsylvania, where 40 passengers and crew members died, in addition to the four hijackers … [Link]
Mashable » How Apple 'blew it' with the Pencil stylus: It's not why you think
Wednesday’s launch of the iPad Pro was, for many amateur and professional iPad artists, a dream come true. Anyone who's ever tried to draw or paint on an iPad know that the only limitation is the size of the canvas, so a pad with 5.6 million pixels of space is a game-changer. Many artists also celebrated the arrival of Pencil, Apple's … [Link]
Popular Science » Can We Detect A Nuclear Weapon In Space?
Mushroom Cloud From Operation Dominic Testing Federal government of the United States Last night on the Late Show, billionaire space entrepreneur and probable supervillain Elon Musk proposed nuking Mars as a way to terraform the planet. Creating an atmosphere on a planet with a magnetosphere is a challenge in and off itself, as are the questions of interplanetary nuclear war. … [Link]
Mashable » Outage at one of Australia's biggest banks leaves hundreds cashless
A system blackout at one of Australia's biggest banks, the Commonwealth Bank, has left many customers without access to their funds. Angry clients took to Twitter and the bank's Facebook page Friday, reporting that the outage had left them unable to use their bank cards, banking apps, pay bills or withdraw money overseas. On the plus side, some wrote on social … [Link]
Mashable » George R.R. Martin to publish next book as one of the undead
The wait may be interminable, but George R.R. Martin wants you to know that nothing will ever stop him from finishing the Song of Ice and Fire — the book series that forms the basis of Game of Thrones Not even his own death. The author is set to appear in a cameo as himself on Syfy's Z Nation as none … [Link]
Mashable » You can now brew yourself a cup of soup, thanks to Keurig
Because coffee wasn't enough, Keurig has partnered with Campbell's to bring you freshly brewed soup The soup comes in single-serve K-Cup pods, taking the term "cup of soup" to a new level See also: Keurig 2.0’s DRM brew leaves bad taste in everyone’s mouth Keurig and Campbell's first announced their partnership in 2013, but have been working for two years to … [Link]
Mashable » NYC woman gets street harassed during Periscope livestream
As I left the salon, I opened Periscope to see if anyone wanted to check out my new hairdo. You see, I might be a livestream addict. I heard the word “Meerkat” and it triggered something in me that said, “You should try it.” I bet that’s how people get addicted to pot, too Anyway, I broadcast daily comedy shows … [Link]
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